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Label: Mosquito Records London Pty Ltd
Released: 2026
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Ike Moriz: electric piano; Ike Moriz: bass guitar; Ike Moriz: classical acoustic guitar; Ike Moriz: drum programming; Ike Moriz: synthesizers

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Release date: 01.02.2026 (Catalogue #MOS0037)

(UPC 199900598554)

Mosquito Records London PTY Ltd proudly presents “Artcore,” the new Bowie-esque Indie pop single by Ike Moriz, released on 1 February on all major streaming platforms.

“Artcore” is a bold, introspective exploration of identity, creativity, and human connection. Built on a shimmering blend of Indie pop textures and art-rock sensibility, the song captures the restless beauty of transformation — of breaking, rebuilding, and finding freedom through self-expression. With poetic lyrics that move between fractured reflections and phoenix-like rebirth, “Artcore” speaks to the universal tension between individuality and belonging, isolation and togetherness.

Written and composed by Ike Moriz, the track unfolds like a cinematic journey: intimate verses give way to soaring choruses that celebrate “our only-ness” — the unique essence we dig out to survive loneliness and create meaning. Lines such as “Every flaw, a brushstroke on my canvas expanding” underline the song’s central theme: imperfection as art, and life itself as a living, breathing canvas.

The recording brings together a close circle of collaborators and family. Electric guitar duties are handled by Neil Benjamin, adding edge and atmosphere, while Ike’s daughter, Sofia Marie, contributes haunting and heartfelt backing vocals that elevate the emotional depth of the track. All remaining instruments were played and recorded by Ike Moriz himself. The song was produced and engineered by Moriz at Hout Bay Music Studios in Cape Town, resulting in a sound that feels both intimate and expansive.

Ike Moriz is a South African singer-songwriter, actor, and producer known for his distinctive voice, genre-spanning musical style, and poetic songwriting. His body of work bridges jazz, pop, rock, and cabaret influences, earning him international airplay, critical acclaim, and a devoted global following. Based in Cape Town, Moriz continues to create music that is deeply personal yet universally resonant, often blurring the lines between art, performance, and storytelling.

With “Artcore,” Ike Moriz invites listeners into a world where vulnerability becomes strength, shadows turn into color, and creativity is both refuge and rebellion. Shattered but alive — this is art at its core.

Artcore (3:56 min.)

Published by Mosquito Records London Pty Ltd. 2026.

Label: Mosquito Records London Pty Ltd., 2026.

Cover design work: Ike Moriz 2026;

Musicians: Ike Moriz (vocals, backing vocals, classical acoustic guitar, synthesizer, percussion, bass and drum programming, electric piano), Neil Benjamin (electric guitars & acoustic guitar), Sofia Marie Moriz (backing vocals).

Recorded, sound engineered, produced, mixed & mastered by Ike Moriz at Hout Bay Music Studios, Cape Town, South Africa in January 2026.

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