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Soulwax have unveiled a powerful new single titled ‘Perfect We Are Not’, a track they created, recorded and first performed at Abbey Road during a special late night rave event.
The release arrives after the Belgian brothers hosted a five hour rave inside the legendary London studio for around 300 fans who secured access through an online ballot held last month.
The show marked a historic moment for the famous studio. Just two days before the event, the duo recorded the new song inside Studio Two at Abbey Road. The track, ‘Perfect We Are Not’, was pressed straight onto vinyl and premiered as the opening record in their 2manydjs DJ set.
The track has now been officially released and was created together with their complete live band, which features three drummers.
When the song was introduced during the Abbey Road performance, the crowd reacted instantly with huge enthusiasm, suggesting it could easily become a future club favourite. You can listen to the official audio of the bold and hypnotic track above and pre order the 12 inch vinyl here.
The Abbey Road event also marked the first occasion the historic venue welcomed the public for this type of experience, with the rave taking place inside the famous Studio One. It also introduced Soulwax’s DEEWEE Soundsystem for the first time, inspired by the legendary Paradise Garage venue in New York.
“It’s hard to say whether we have a perverse or healthy attraction to crazy ideas, that’s for other people to decide, really,” the Dewaele brothers explained before the performance. “So to be approached with a crazy idea is one thing, but to be approached with a crazy idea by the most iconic recording studio in music history is even more attractive.”
“We embrace and accept this challenge and also sincerely hope this won’t be the last rave at Abbey Road.” They also went on to produce a documentary about the event, which you can watch above.
Soulwax released ‘All Systems Are Lying’, their first album in more than seven years, in October and described the expansive double record as “a rock album made without any electric guitars”.
They later followed it up with two double single releases, ‘All Systems Are Lying’/‘Run Free’ and ‘Gimme A Reason’/’Meanwhile On The Continent’, as well as the standalone single ‘New Earth Time‘.
Following that, they shared their well known ‘Nite Version’ remixes of the newer material and recently completed their 2026 tour, which included major performances at O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester and O2 Academy Brixton in London.
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NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
