MARVIN Music News: Fresh new singles from sombr, Ari Abdul, and a collaboration from Tiwa Savage and Skepta
sombr Drops New Single “12 to 12” Amid Sold-Out Global Tour
Alt-pop phenom sombr returns with “12 to 12,” his latest single accompanied by a cinematic video starring Addison Rae, directed by Gus Black. The NYC-born artist is riding high on a massive 2025/26 sold-out world tour, including his first arena headline show, which sold out instantly.
sombr’s breakout hit “back to friends” topped Spotify’s Global Weekly Chart as the most-streamed song worldwide, racking up over 650 million streams and holding the #1 spot on Alternative Radio for five weeks—the fastest debut rise in nearly a decade. His follow-up single “undressed” is now nearing 500 million streams and climbing into the Top 10 at Top 40 Radio.
Known for writing and co-producing all his music, sombr continues to define 2025’s alt-pop wave with his emotionally charged, generation-spanning sound.
Ari Abdul Drops Raw New Single “LEAVE ME HERE” Ahead of Debut Project
Breakout alt-pop artist Ari Abdul returns with her most vulnerable track yet, “LEAVE ME HERE,” out now via Slumbo Labs/RCA Records. Blending hypnotic alt-pop with screamo and industrial rock, the distortion-heavy song offers a raw take on abandonment and childhood trauma, marking a bold step in her sonic evolution.
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The release sets the stage for her upcoming self-titled debut project, due later this year, and follows a string of 2025 highlights—including collabs with Jutes and Beach Weather, singles “Dreams” and “Alive,” and a national tour with Nessa Barrett. This fall, Ari launches her first headlining Change Tour, kicking off October 20.
Brooklyn-born and shoegaze-inspired, Ari first gained attention with 2023’s CCTV EP and viral debut single “BABYDOLL,” now surpassing 800 million global streams.
Tiwa Savage and Skepta Unite on New Single “On A Low” Ahead of Album Drop
Afrobeats icon Tiwa Savage teams up with UK rap heavyweight Skepta on the long-awaited single “On A Low,” premiered on BBC Radio 1 and produced by Rymez. The track explores the tension between private romance and public love, pairing Tiwa’s lush vocals with Skepta’s introspective edge over a percussive R&B groove.
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The collaboration arrives ahead of Tiwa’s highly anticipated album This One Is Personal, out August 28 via Empire. It follows the success of her single “You4Me” (12M+ streams) and a standout headline set at Little Simz’s Meltdown Festival.
With over 500 million streams, Grammy nominations, and a global fanbase, Tiwa Savage continues to break boundaries. From co-writing on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift to performing at King Charles’s coronation, she remains a cultural force—now stepping further into her power with music, film, and beyond.
