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  • It’s a “Mad World” as Franky Perez serves up new album: stream Dámelo

    Known for his vibrant, funk-fueled sound, talented musician Franky Perez delivered magic in the form of his new album, Dámelo. The LP is eleven tracks long and opens with the super funky title-track, “Dámelo“. But it’s the album’s second track, “Mad World”, that we’re highlighting today. “Mad World”, and by extension the whole album, is…

  • New song finds Juliana Beltrán feeling “Delusional”: listen

    With us here is the newest single from Bogotá-based Colombian singer-songwriter Juliana Beltrán. Titled “Delusional”, it’s her first offering of the year. The guitar-driven Latin-pop ballad is built around a beautiful stripped-back arrangement. “Delusional” is deeply melancholic: the song is about holding on to a relationship that you know is slipping away. The vulnerability in…

  • Listen: TAIYO – “Hate On Me”

    Formerly known as Kevin Liao, TAIYO is a rising artist with Taiwanese roots. The singer recently delivered a beautiful ballad in the form of “Hate On Me”. I have just listened to song and I’m beyond impressed. With a polished production stacked with layers of melodies, “Hate on Me” is a sweeping listen. TAIYO’s emotive…

  • Mona et Toi deliver “Jail Cell” as they ready their debut album

    Barcelona-based indie duo Mona et Toi retuned last week with a brand new single, presenting us with another showcase of their genre-blending sound. Called “Jail Cell”, the new song leans heavily into rock. The track starts with a mesmerizing riff before incorporating sections of complex rhythms. With its smoothly textured production, “Jail Cell” reveals another…

  • Remington Super 60 return with new single, “Time to breathe”

    Formed by Christoffer Schou in late 1998, just before the turn of the millennium, Norwegian indie pop band Remington Super 60 have delivered some great tunes over the years. Having taken a break after the release of their 2021 album Nouvelle Nouveau, Remington Super 60 are back with a lovely new single. The song is…

  • Exciting new artist Lula Gold shares bubbly new single “Wrong Lane”

    Multi-talented artist Lula Gold is an exciting addition to the UK music scene. The Manchester-based alt-pop singer, songwriter & producer impressed us last year with her singles “Criminal Mind” and “Live Without You”. Her first offering of 2026 is a rhythmic fusion of R&B and pop music. Titled “Wrong Lane”, the record features an infectious…

  • The Living Orchestra Presents “Animal Party”: Hear the New Single

    The song “Animal Party” by Canadian symphonic funk rock collective The Living Orchestra is really infectious. Blending funk grooves with rock rock and an orchestral texture, it shows us what the outfit is all about. And, with the track billed as the first single taken from their upcoming album titled Last Generation, it has listeners…

  • Tan Brown teases upcoming new EP with another single, “Green Glow”

    Following a break that lasted a couple of years, Berlin-based R&B singer Tan Brown returned early this year with “S4TEOTW”. To new listeners, the song provided them an entry point into the world of the New York-native artist. Well, Brown is back with yet another beautiful piece called “Green Glow”. This soulful track song serves…

  • Stream RL’s first mixtape, Solitude

    American singer and songwriter Robert Lavelle Huggar (now using the moniker RL) fronted the R&B group Next to massive success. He’s now doing solo projects. Recently, RL served up a new album called Solitude. He wrote, performed and produced all the tracks, with rising artist Asect featuring on one of them. Solitude includes the song…

  • Listen: Cullen Emadrey – “DO THAT”

    From Detroit comes this amazing artist Cullen Emadrey. You really need to give his latest single, “DO THAT”, a listen. The moody alt-R&B song is about an intense desire, the kind that makes one ignore red flags readily. Built on sparse beats and atmospheric textures, the song feels irresistible. “DO THAT” belongs to category of…

  • Slay Raché presents “Coldest Place On Earth” single & music video

    “Coldest Place On Earth” by Slay Raché is R&B-pop fusion done right. The emerging American singer got to flex her vocal range over the bubbly pop production, something she seems to have mastered. “Coldest Place On Earth” is not your typical broody breakup song; it’s a fun, vibey song about reclaiming your power. I love…

  • Listen: “I Thank You” by Sunstone

    London music producer Sunstone (or Sunstone Collective) has just released a new album. It is a 14-song collection called Ultima: Ascension. One of the track on the album is “I Thank You”, a soulful track with textured production. Having listened to the whole album, I’ll recommend you give it a listen Spotify. For more from Sustone,…

  • Get Drawn Into the Dreamy Soundscape of Kina and EKKSTACY’s “Impatience”

    A Naples native, Italian producer Kina got catapulted to break-out success by single “Get You The Moon” (featuring Snøw). His debut album (and the only one released so far) arrived in 2023, deeply cementing his place in the indie musician scene. “Impatience”, with Canadian singer EKKSTACY, is the musician’s first single of 2026. The brand new…

  • Master Peace teams up with Thomas Day for this earmworm called “Love Hate”

    Right on the heels of rising London artist Master Peace’s warmly received EP, Stupid Kids, arrives a new single. Called “Love Hate”, the song is a collaboration with Thomas Day, the rising pop singer-songwriter from the US. “Love Hate” is an emotion-driven piece blending layered indie indie pop melodies with the grit of punk and…

  • New Song: Listen to “Wasted” by Tender Glue

    Listening to the song “Wasted” by Tender Glue is a really gripping experience. It had me ‘googling’ about the artist, or should we say band, after just one listen. Well, Tender Glue is the musical project of Polish-born singer/musician Tom Gluewicki. With “Wasted”, Tom crafted a moody, reflective piece about time and life’s reckless choices.…

  • Don Diablo joined by Tanzanian singer Ben Pol & Kenya’s Juliani for new anthem “Lete Sound”

    Global dance music icon Don Diablo sampled that East African flavour on his latest single, “Lete Sound”. Featuring vocals by Tanzanian singer Ben Pol and Kenyan hip hop artist Juliani, the afro house track brims with tropical-flavour melodies. With summer arriving soon, the three have essentially delivered an anthem. “Lete Sound” is taken from a…

  • Marlen Tjøsvoll – “Song In My Head”—Listen

    Norwegian singer and songwriter Marlen Tjøsvoll is a truly special talent. After her standout performances at the The Voice Norway 2025, we all knew it was just a matter of time before she has the world at her feet. And, with releases as captivating as “Song In My Head”, the artist is surely headed to…

  • Nella Returns with a Vibey New Single, “Lukaku”

    I recently heard an infectious afrobeats track by Cameroonian-born US-based singer Nella. “Lukaku” is the name of the vibey tune. Characterized by a midtempo groove, the song was produced by Mystro Sugar, with Grammy-nominated engineer Giggz doing the mixing. “Lukaku” features tongue-in-cheek lyrics and sultry melodies, and has a fun, playful vibe. This song is…

  • New Song: Here’s “For the Moment” by indie duo Vansire

    Known for their breezy indie pop songs, Vansire have been able to amass a solid fanbase. The duo consists of Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller, two musicians who have been making music together since their high school days. Vansire’s most recent offering is a dreamy, wistful and nostalgia-inducing track featuring laidback vocals and sentimental melodies.…

  • Spanish rapper OwnBoy presents “Diss Weekend”—See Visuals

    Fusing musical and cultural influences from American hip hop with his Spanish identity and heritage, he’s crafted a unique “Spanglish rap” style. You just need to hear his latest single “Diss Weekend”. The song was released towards the end of March, and it follows OwnBoy’s Spanglish King Vol 3 tape. “Diss Weekend” showcases the artist’s…

  • Shai Wetzer releases “Transitions” feat. Bligh Voth

    Brooklyn-based musician Shai Wetzer is set to release a new album titled You Can Hear It Your Own Way in a couple of weeks. The album will immerse listener’s in the drummer and percussionist’s eclectic style. Listening to the latest single taken from the album left me beyond impressed–and in anticipation mode. Titled “Transitions” and…

  • The Huntress and Holder of Hands presents “Promethean”: listen

    The alternative rock piece gets its ominous feel from the hypnotic blend of unsettling lyrics, heavy percussion and eerie, atmospheric production.

  • Rooted in Love: The New EP by Joël Francis is Heartfelt and Mildly Groovy

    Music by Belgian singer-songwriter Joël Francis takes us back to an era when R&B was smooth, groovy and heartfelt. As exhibited on the artist’s new EP Rooted in Love, her influences range from neo-soul to jazz and gospel. I find the EP so aptly titled. There’s a lovely balance between intense passion and alluring playfulness.…

  • Dominic Donner Tackles “Deadly Silence” in New Song

    The first single of the year for Dominic Donner is christened “deadly silence”. It finds the German artist and producer lifting the lid on his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. “This song is about how the voice in my head became my biggest enemy,” Dominic shares. “Whenever there was silence, whenever there should’ve been…

  • Ellen Benedikston delivers a yearnful and euphoric new tune, “WID4L”

    Ellen Benedikston released her euphoric, dance-inducing single “WID4L” a couple of weeks ago, stepping into 2026 with boundless energy. Laced with synthpop elements, the new electro pop track carries the Swedish singer’s signature grungy pop style. Ellen’s introduction into the music industry was as a Eurovision contestant, where she excelled. Her first serious project arrived…

  • Issac Ryan Brown presents a vibrant new single, “Lipstick”

    Actor and singer Issac Ryan Brown has a new single out now. Titled “Lipstick”, it’s a fun, sexy R&B/pop tune. The song is filled with energy and personality. It arrived paired with a vibrant music video filmed in the streets of Hollywood. Issac got to showcase his vocal prowess on this single, his second of…

  • New Song: Estella Dawn Details the Journey Away From Her “Hometown”

    I’ve followed Estella Dawn for years now, but I’ve never felt I knew her. That was until I heard her latest single “Hometown”. On the track, the San Diego-based artist and producer details her journey from a small New Zealand town to the US, emphasizing her unrelenting pursuit of music as a career. And she…

  • Senegal’s Cheikh Ibra Fam returns with “Amoul Solo” single & video

    Not everything is meant to last forever. On his most recent single titled “Amoul Solo”, Senegalese musician Cheikh Ibra Fam reflects on the impermanence of fame, wealth, and desire, reminding us that what matters is how the insight gathered shapes our character. While this message can be found in many African sayings, Ibra’s comes wrapped…

  • Rosscoe Frantz releases powerful new single, “Raw and Bitter”

    Singer-songwriter Rosscoe Frantz is known to bare his soul in his songs. And on his latest single, “Raw and Bitter”, the Perth, Australia-based up-and-comer also got to showcase his seamless fusion of indie folk and rock. “Raw and Bitter”, like most of the songs that the rising artist has released, is beautifully crafted and full…

  • Mexican Singer Obed Padilla Signals a New Era with the Release of his New Single “Rainforest”

    Mexican-American artist Obed Padilla won’t allow himself to be pinned down by genres. At least that is the feeling I got the moment I heard his newest single, “Rainforest”. With the California singer and multi-instrumentalist’s sights set on his upcoming EP titled Rodeo Clown, this song is billed as the first single. “Rainforest” is a…

  • Jaden Bojsen’s “Lighthouse (The Sound Of Ammolite)” is the dance anthem you need right now

    Emerging American DJ and artist Jaden Bojsen recently released a captivating house tune called, “Lighthouse (The Sound Of Ammolite)”. The song follows high-profile collaboration with David Guetta on “Upside Down“. And, while the David Guetta collab was a showcase of his musical versatility and readiness for global superstardom, “Lighthouse (The Sound Of Ammolite)” sees Jaden return…

  • Singers Jordan Anthony & Chloé Caroline share their debut collaboration, “Existing”

    Having forged a creative chemistry after meeting at an LA music event a few years ago, Californian singer-songwriter Chloé Caroline and Australian pop artist Jordan Anthony got to share their first collaborative single the other week–Aipate has featured songs by both singers have already in the past. “Existing” is the name of the beautiful duet, which arrived paired with…

  • Eric Swanson, Jacob Hemphill & Roots of Creation present new song “Oblivious (Please Don’t Go)”

    The latest single from US artist Eric Swanson saw him join forces Jacob Hemphill of SOJA band and Brett Wilson of Roots Of Creation. The reggae/dub-rock song was named “Oblivious (Please Don’t Go)”. Blending the laidback feel of island rock with alternative rock texture, this song is irresistible smooth. Eric Swanson comments, “So many great…

  • EP Review: BLIP by STAHR

    Going through an emotional experience can feel so shattering. It’s only weeks, months or even years later that we truly begin to appreciate how less significant in the grand scheme of things the event or feeling was. Grace Harris and Samuel Syrah, the artists behind Australian alternative rock duo STAHR, made this the subject of…

  • SUPER-Hi shares blissful new single: vibe along to “Somebody” (feat. Gabrielle Aplin)

    UK producer duo SUPER-Hi vibed their way into our hearts with their debut single, a wanderlust anthem called “Following The Sun“. That was four years ago. Since then, they’ve delivered one gem after another. “Somebody”, a collaboration with British singer Gabrielle Aplin, is the duo’s most recent single. The track combines ethereal vocals with shimmering…

  • The Ultimate Vibe: Diving into Rapper JIRI’s “ClockWork”

    Raleigh-based hip hop newcomer JIRI has started 2026 on a high. The artist has already released a couple of singles. “Clockwork”, his first offering of the year, is so good, it’s worth highlighting. Featuring a chill yet bouncy groove, the soulful track finds JIRI flexing his clever wordplay and smooth flows. “ClockWork” has a really…

  • In “All But Brand New”, Gavin Marengi delivers a heartfelt ballad

    At 18, Gavin Marengi has already released two albums. The young Boston singer-songwriter channels old soul energy, his lyrics full of perspective. I can’t get enough of his latest offering, “All But Brand New”. A soul-baring country song filled with warm folk-pop melodies, “All But Brand New” is so stirring. Gavin shares, “‘All But Brand…

  • WITH U and Joshua Baraka Present Your New Favourite Afro House Anthem “Girl In Ibiza”

    Hamburg-based DJ & producer duo WITH U teamed up with Joshua Baraka, who is undeniably one of East Africa’s finest vocalists, for this blissful house anthem “Girl In Ibiza”. Out on German record label Crash Your Sound, the song arrived paired with a sunset-loving music video. “Girl In Ibiza” exhibits WITH U’s alluring fusion of…

  • 2AP’s “Real Little Wild” is the wholesome indie song we all needed

    Two Alien Planets, or simply 2AP, is a Czech indie alternative band that you really need to keep on your radar. I recently stumbled on their “Real Little Wild” single, which immediately drew me in with its smooth cinematic sound. As I came to find out, this new release marks 2AP’s return following a two-year…

  • Listen: Kris Piña – “Is There Another World”

    New York-based Lebanese musician Kris Piña shared a new single last month. The captivating song is called “Is There Another World” and it’s the follow up to the artist’s who have i become EP (2025). With “Is There Another World”, Kris delivered a poppy indie rock tune that reminds us that sometimes love isn’t enough…

  • Stream Mary Middlefield’s new album, Will You Take Me As I Am?

    Mary Middlefield’s “The Feast” still rings in my head months since I first heard the song. Delightfully, the Swiss singer-songwriter and classically trained violinist finally got to release the much-awaited album from which “The Feast” was taken. Will You Take Me As I Am? is the title of the album–the focus track is called “Take…

  • EMIN joined by Andrea Corr for new duet, “When You Were Sweet Sixteen”

    Internationally acclaimed Azerbaijani singer EMIN did share a beautiful rendition of a timeless ballad: The Fureys’ “When You Were Sweet Sixteen”. Together with Irish singer-songwriter Andrea Corr, he crafted a truly magnificent duet. The song brims with heartfelt lyrics and hymnal melodies. “When You Were Sweet Sixteen” was released March 6th, just in time for St…

  • Ahead of her new EP, JULITH presents new anthem “Right From Left”

    With her new project JULITH, Los Angeles singer & songwriter Julia Pratt has successfully reintroduced herself. Her debut EP as JULITH is expected to drop on April 10th. The upcoming 7-track EP is titled This Is A Kindness. Out now, “Right From Left” is the latest single taken from it. A catchy electro pop banger…

  • Vibe Alert: “Heart Collector” by Baegod

    The other day I stumbled on this smooth funk-fuelled R&B cut, “Heart Collector”. The song is by American artist Baegod, who is a multi-hyphenate; Baegod sings, raps and produces. With “Heart Collector”, she delivers a vibey track enveloped in joyous melodies. Released as celebration of International Women’s Day, it is part of a compilation made…

  • Sosyete ’25 presents “Bilmece”: listen

    Comprising singer-songwriter Merve Erdem, guitarist Glenn Fallows and multi-instrumentalist & producer Paul Elliott, UK-based trio Sosyete ’25 made their debut recently through the single “Bilmece”. Out on the Tru Thoughts label, the new track encapsulates their exotic sound, which is a fusion of Mediterranean pop with Turkish songcraft and modern production. “Bilmece” combines hypnotizing percussion…

  • Hear “Terrified” by soulful singer Kerr Mercer

    Glaswegian artist Kerr Mercer‘s music beautifully captures the essence of soulful pop. A newcomer in the UK music scene, he has released just three songs: “Alcohol”, “Terrified” and “Love Me Twice”. It is “Terrified” that introduced me to this phenomenal 19-year-old singer-songwriter whose chillingly powerful voice reminds me of crooners of eras past. The piano-driven…

  • AKOSIA Defines a New Era of Pop-Rap with Her ‘Eat The Night’ EP

    Melbourne-raised artist AKOSIA has just unveiled her new EP, Eat The Night. The mini-album perfectly matches the tone established by the energetic preceding singles “JAWS” and “That’s What I Want”. Eat The Night is a masterclass in pop-rap innovation. And, throughout the 5-song EP, the rapper-singer embodies sass and confidence. AKOSIA’s parents relocated to Australia…

  • Listen to “Vicious” by indie band The Gromble

    The latest single from US indie/alt band The Gromble embodies the trio’s signature genre-blending sound. Called “Vicious”, the track was produced by Jon Joseph, with Justine Dorsey providing backup vocals. While this song feels so warm and groovy, it takes a darker tone lyrically. “Vicious” captures the exact moment a relationship turns toxic. I’m truly…

  • Soulful Singer Ramsey Renée Returns With “Hold On” Single & Video

    For a 20-year-old, Ramsey Renée is offering so much depth with her music. The DMV native is immensely talented, her soulful voice and evolving songwriting always on the showcase. She recently returned with a new single and video. The smooth R&B song is called “Hold On”. With it, Renée delivers a lyrically profound piece focusing…

  • Con The Artist finally releases Rest Of Your Life EP: Stream

    When I first heard “Only You” by Canada’s Con The Artist, I had no idea that it was setting the stage for an EP as captivating as Rest Of Your Life. Well, the mini-album is now here with us–it arrived last Friday, March 27th. “Only You” is a harmony-rich alt-pop song about choosing someone unconditionally.…