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  • LAKA presents new single, “Me Tienes Así”

    LAKA is a talent worth watching. After introducing herself last year with the song “Claw Marks”, the Virginia-born Los Angeles-based singer returned with another one. “Me Tienes Así” is the title of the new single, which is a broody, textured electro pop track whose production blends various sounds, from Latin pop to electronica. “This song…

  • David Schocke and Jordin Sparks release new song, “Who Cares?”

    Singers David Schocke and Jordin Sparks joined forces to deliver this marvellous song, “Who Cares”. You will feel their message of self-love reverberating throughout the track. “‘Who Cares?’ is about blocking out pressure, tuning into your own voice, and embracing every imperfect part of yourself,” explains David. The track combines modern pop with singer-songwriter sensibilities.…

  • Jordan Corey just wants to “Do the Thing” – listen

    Most of us have that one go-to anthem for those moments when we feel like going for it all. For US singer & producer Jordan Corey, she actually went step further and created her own. “Do The Thing” is funky and bubbly alt-R&B tune with hints of indie-dance. With its personal lyrics and infectious groove,…

  • Gold Fang drops “All For The Money$” and “Perspective”: listen

    Sydney-based Trinidadian reggae/dancehall artist Gold Fang returned the other day with a double-release called All For The Money$. A celebration of the artist’s love for reggae music, All For The Money$ is also a great showcase of his smooth modern production. You get a different vibe from each of the two tracks though. While “Perspective”…

  • Mega teases upcoming EP with new single “Roots”

    Listening to UK singer-songwriter Mega for the first time will have you asking yourself why you hadn’t discovered her much earlier. Also known as Megaishername, the vocally gifted artist usually leans into her gospel music roots, infusing elements of soul, jazz, pop and indie to create songs that are as gorgeous as they are soul-stirring.…

  • Producers Stephani B & Joe Hunt feature singer Ragdoll on “Technicolour”

    Stephani B, Joe Hunt and Ragdoll are providing dancefloor heat with this new collaborative effort called “Technicolour”. But who are these artists? Well… while Stephani B and Joe Hunt are rising talented DJ/producers with distinct styles, Ragdoll is a vocal powerhouse who has written for A-list artists like Rita Ora and Gabry Ponte. They are…

  • Avatari urges us to “Hold On” in new song

    Avatari is a talented American singer-songwriter hailing from Hollywood, Los Angeles. Over the last couple of years, the artist has captivated listeners with his soulful brand of alt-rock. 2024 was a particularly busy year for him, with a handful of singles released. Avatari has a new single out now. “Hold On” is his second offering…

  • Sarina shares new song, “Race with no end”

    “Race with no end” by Tokyo-based artist Sarina is an upbeat pop rock ballad about espousing dauntlessness when faced with adversity. Of course, we all go through times where life or people around us may make things difficult for us. Dressed in a glistening production handled by Kevin Thrasher, “Race with no end” is catchy…

  • Here is Mollie Elizabeth’s debut EP, Dirty Blonde: listen

    Having been fully immersed in the jazzy indie-pop soundscape of Mollie Elizabeth‘s debut single, “Vegas Venetian”, I naturally couldn’t wait to hear her first collection of songs. Well, here with us now is the singer-songwriter’s debut EP, Dirty Blonde, and, as you can imagine, I’m so over the moon about it. “Doe Eyes” is the…

  • DJ Pico taps Lexi for “Shimmy”: listen

    Italian musician DJ Pico recently delivered a tribal house banger in the form of “Shimmy”. Featuring vocals by Lexi and imbued with infectious energy, the new track brings heat and jaw-dropping moves the dancefloor. “Shimmy” is all about fun that’s paired with confidence. I can see it fitting both club mixes and festival sets. The…

  • Olivia Henry makes a return with new song “Who’s that Girl”

    Olivia Henry‘s classical opera training and love for retro soul have hugely influenced her style. Introduced to me in 2019 when she released her hit single “In My Touch“, the singer got me immediately hooked, thanks to her captivating brand of pop soul. However, after delivering her 8-track debut album, Expectations, the following year, she…

  • Iman Hanzo serves up a soul-stirring Afro house tune called “Phakama”

    For his first ever release on Warner Music, German DJ/producer Iman Hanzo served up “Phakama” (on June 27). The Afro house tune carries soulful male vocals delivered in Zulu, with the title ‘phakama’ meaning ‘rise’. “Phakama” is soul-stirring and uplifting. It’s about dignity, courage and movement, Iman says. The single arrived ahead of the launch…

  • Mathea-Mari is “Tired of Fixing A Broken Heart”: hear her latest song

    From being a Norway’s Got Talent finalist at the age of 12 to spending the next ten years honing her vocal skills, Mathea-Mari has shown great dedication to her craft. Now 23 years old, she is ready for the big stage. The artist has a new single that showcases her ability to make music that…

  • Listen to “Casablanca” by dance music producer FR3SH TrX

    Back on our stereos is German dance music producer FR3SH TrX. A couple of weeks ago, the musician (born Sven Hessel) released a brand new single, “Casablanca”. This new release saw the musician enter new sonic territory. The result is an epic Afro house song that’s bound to keep dancefloors energized. “Casablanca” is out via XWaveZ.…

  • Bali-based band Sourmilk deliver “Rocketship” – listen

    Bali-based Indonesian band Sourmilk are earning loads of fans with every new release. Known for their scintillating blend of indie pop and indie rock, they are continuing to showcase that style. The band recently released another brilliant single, their fifth overall. “Rocketship” is the title of the song, which was released via Kolibri Records. “Rocketship”…

  • R&B/Soul Roundup: 11 Songs You Need in Your Life This Summer

    R&B music and summer are a perfect match, the smooth melodies and laid-back grooves perfect for those leisurely moments. Our latest R&B/soul roundup features 11 new tunes that are so smooth they’ll get you in relaxation mode, engulfed in emotion. This selection spans R&B, neo soul and alt-R&B and includes songs by artists like Taylor…

  • Curol and Marasi team up for “Oxossi” – listen

    DJ/producers Marasi (Greece) and Curol (Brazil) have each crafted a distinct brand of Afro-house. Working together, the two recently created a vibrant and transporting tune called “Oxossi”, releasing it on the record label WE’RE HERE. “Oxossi” fuses Afro house and Afro Brazilian sounds, delivering rhythms that are both steeped in culture and forward-thinking. Curol’s idea…

  • Listen to “The Highway” by Nate Currin

    When you get to listen to Nate Currin’s “Highway”, you’ll agree with me that not many songs are as soul-stirring. Written about lost love, it expresses one’s intense longing for someone from their past. “I was more serious with her than anyone,” Currin opens up. “We broke up and I was destroyed. No one’s inspired…

  • Watch Psyclo’s “Everybody Sucks” visuals and stream her new album, Loved

    With her new album out, it’s definitely the right time to be introduced to Psyclo. The Los Angeles-based Chinese artist is usually quite hands-on when it comes to making music: she writes, she sings, she produces. Her new album is titled Loved and was released independently. The album’s focus track is an alt-pop banger called…

  • Charlotte Morris releases “both sides now” music video – watch

    Savour the warmth of indie-folk in Charlotte Morris’s newly released visuals for “both sides now”. The song arrived as part of her latest album, both sides, which dropped at the beginning of May. “both sides now” is actually a cover of a song originally done by Joni Mitchell. The visual represents the evolution of Morris…

  • Dennis van Aarssen delivers a beautiful new song, “Trippin’”

    Here is a new tune that I bet you will be playing on repeat. Called “Trippin’”, the soulful song is by Dutch jazz-fusion singer Dennis van Aarssen, who is also the frontman of the music collective Black Tie Affair. Dennis is known for his smooth crooning, a skill he’s honed since he was 12. With…

  • Madison Margot’s latest song “Fun” arrived accompanied by vibrant visuals: Watch

    With her latest single, Los Angeles-native singer-songwriter Madison Margot did turn her longing for an ex into indie pop bliss. The song is called “Fun”, a title that is more than befitting, considering summer is already here. “Fun” comes embellished with alluring indie rock elements, its production glimmeringly polished. Margot shares, “I wrote it about…

  • Newcomer mase J releases a catchy new track, “you tell me !

    Time and again, I discover songs so good, it’s perplexing that the artist is yet to blown up. So, in the spirit of shining the spotlight on such talent, I’m bringing to your attention this UK rapper called mase J. The Londoner’s newest song “you tell me !” is utterly catchy. With a chorus so…

  • Album Review: Believe by Ehson Hashemian

    Honesty with oneself can be elemental to personal growth, and when a musician explores such depths of self awareness, they tend to come up with some of their best music. For Southern Californian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ehson Hashemian, his latest body of work Believe represents a moment of soul-searching. Believe is the artist’s fourth solo…

  • Vienna I wants you to “Rev It Up” as she presents new song & video

    As the world was ushering in 2023, I was introduced to this young UK artist who stunned me with her seamless blend of R&B and rap. Her name is Vienna I and she hails from London. Vienna I’s most recent release is a vibrant urban dance tune called “Rev It Up”. The song that arrived…

  • Harvey Brittain releases a collection of songs titled my heart keeps score – stream mixtape

    UK artist Harvey Brittain was once advised by acclaimed singer-songwriter Robbie Williams to wait until he’d experienced life as a school-going teenager before fully embarking on songwriting. At that time, he was just 15, and was already participating in a talent show judged by Williams. Years later, a now-23-year-old Harvey is based in Los Angeles,…

  • SLANDER and San Holo team up for “Broken Hearted” (feat. Julia Church)

    Fans of melodic bass must have been thrilled at the idea of Dutch producer San Holo teaming up with US producer duo SLANDER. Well, the result is here, and it features vocals by South African-born singer Julia Church. Called “Broken Hearted”, the melodic dubstep track hits you with a wave of emotion immediately it starts…

  • Samantha Aucoin’s debut single is a soulful ballad called “Down Down Down”

    Young Canadian singer-songwriter Samantha Aucoin made her debut the other week, releasing a soul-pop ballad named “Down Down Down”. The talented artist paired this song with a glossy, black-and-white visuals. That music video is quite cinematic, its aesthetic complementing the song’s vintage allure. “Down Down Down” is a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse. Through…

  • Listen to “Delete” by Emma Teufel

    No more brooding over breakups. At least that’s the feeling you get when listening to “Delete” by singer/songwriter Emma Teufel. The new dance-pop tune is both ebullient and nostalgic, an anthem for turning heartbreaks into empowerment. Emma reveals, “When we wrote this song a couple years ago, I wanted to highlight the POV of heartbreak…

  • Pierse features on-demand vocalist Eirik Næss on new track, “You Better Run”

    The latest single from French dance music artist Pierse is a country-tinged tropical house anthem called “You Better Run”. It saw him enlist on-demand Norwegian vocalist Eirik Næss. An upbeat dance-pop groove and folky influences characterize this song. “You Better Run” blends punchy electronic beats with western guitars and euphoric whistles. The summer road-trip vibe…

  • EFFECTIVE 12:01 PM delivers debut single, “Lack Of You”

    With a name so unexpected it piques your curiosity, Tokyo-based band EFFECTIVE 12:01 PM are an exciting new entrant into the global indie pop scene. Their debut single, “Lack Of You”, is quite captivating. The song is vibrant yet emotive. Its production blends organic instrumentation with electronic elements, the overall sound so hard to pin…

  • Bask in “solar power” by Eveline

    With her debut EP around the corner, Berlin-raised singer Eveline continues to showcase her painstakingly crafted indie pop sound. Her collaboration with producer Darlinicky has been organic, and the result is beautiful. Take, for example, the artist’s newest single, “solar power”. The melodious blend of live instruments gives the song its warm, kaleidoscopic sound. “solar…

  • Alfreda reveals debut single, “Died To Myself”

    The first ever single from Alfreda Gerald, who is an American singer professionally known as Alfreda, is a soulful ballad named “Died to Myself”. The uplifting R&B/soul song was released on Waring Records. With gospel music influences, and characterized by live strings and powerful vocals, “Died to Myself” is about surrender, transformation, and letting go…

  • Eden Rain shares new song, “Growing Pains”

    It is another year of sustained momentum for Eden Rain. The UK singer-songwriter is currently working on a new EP, with “Growing Pains” being her latest single. A deeply vulnerable piece, this new song is another brilliant showcases of Eden’s tender style. “Growing Pains” describes a situation in which two people find themselves drifting apart.…

  • Alex Wann remixes Blond:ish and Stevie Appleton’s “Never Walk Alone”: listen

    Dance music superstar Blond:ish and singer Stevie Appleton scored a hit last year with their single “Never Walk Alone”. It is this song that Paris-based DJ/producer Alex Wann recently remixed. “Never Walk Alone (Alex Wann Remix)” is out via Insomniac Records. The new version is quite rapturous and uplifting. Listen above via Spotify. Also, consider…

  • Stream Westwell’s Flowers in your hair EP

    UK band Westwell have released a new EP, Flowers in your hair. The mini album is six tracks long and showcases the outfit’s emotive folk rock style — Westwell comprises father and son James and Gus Corsellis, as well as Jamie Biles. The EP has a title track that also serves as its opening song.…

  • SV and Alyssa Jane share new song, “Discourse”

    Producer SV and singer/rapper Alyssa Jane have proven to be a dynamic duo, each collaboration as refreshing as the last. With “Discourse”, the pair’s most recent song, they crafted a really thoughtful piece. SV’s hypnotic beats provides the perfect soundtrack for Alyssa’s musings, her dynamic flow as charming as ever. “Discourse” is simply a soul-drenched…

  • Hear “Funke” by rising artist Great Adamz

    In true Afrobeats spirit, UK-based Nigerian artist Great Adamz usually keeps things lighthearted and simple. That’s exactly the treatment we got when he delivered his most recent offering, “Funke”. With its sunkissed tropical melodies and light rhythms, “Funke” will have you dancing all summer long. “In context of the track, ‘Funke’ is a Gen Z…

  • YÆLLEE surrender to “The Fall” in their new song

    Fronted by Armenian singer Yelena Mashkaryan, YÆLLEE is a Leipzig-based band whose style is an amalgamation of R&B and neo-soul. Now is the probably perfect time to venture into their music world, with their latest single, “The Fall”, only two weeks old. “The Fall” makes for a mesmerizing listen, with the song’s driving groove contradicting…

  • Cam Be and Neak celebrate authenticity in their new album titled A Film Called Black

    Chicago artists Cam Be and Neak finally unveiled their collaborative album, A Film Called Black the other week. The 16-track project was released independently by the two (A Film Called Black is also the name of duo). Cam and Neak have been close collaborators for a long time, at least since I first heard their…

  • Synymata and GLNNA present “Who I Am Now” – listen

    Melodic bass producer Synymata enlisted the services of singer GLNNA for a new song released via the Heaven Sent imprint. “Who I Am Now” is the title of this mesmeric track. “Who I Am Now” is a beautifully layered EDM track that ushers in a wave of emotion the moment it starts playing. GLNNA’s clean…

  • The latest single from indie pop trio WILD finds them “Sitting On Top Of The World”

    The euphoria that comes with listening to the song “Sitting On Top Of The World” by WILD is simply unmatched. Following “Song In My Heart”, this new release marks the second time the outfit is releasing music with singer Dana Williams as part of their lineup. “Sitting On Top Of The World” also serves as the…

  • Icelandic band múm return with new single “Mild At Heart” as they announce new album

    Following a hiatus that lasted over 5 years, Icelandic band múm are back at last. On June 18th they announced a new album titled History of Silence (which is to be released on September 19th via Morr Music). This will be their first new album since 2013’s Smilewound. Coinciding with the album announcement was the unveiling…

  • Calm Lion and Slimcase team up for “Amen”

    Although in different stages of their music careers, Nigerian artists Calm Lion and Slimcase share a similar work ethic. While Slimcase gained mainstream popularity around 2017, Calm Lion is just beginning to gain traction with his music. The two managed to distil their mindsets into a motivational song called “Amen”. Listeners are urged to diligently…

  • “Don’t Wanna Stay” by Beach for Tiger: listen

    We already introduced you to Beach for Tiger, the UK-based band known for their genre-bending psychedelic mix of indie-pop with rock music elements. Their newest offering is a disco-laced banger named “I Don’t Wanna”. Despite the song’s mesmerizing grooves making it a dancefloor candidate, “I Don’t Wanna Stay” is quite thoughtful. It serves as the…

  • Thea Sass-Ainsworth reveals new single and video, “How to Stay Alive”

    The other week, alt-rock vocal powerhouse Thea Sass-Ainsworth returned with her first single in a while. “How To Stay Alive” is an emotional ballad with lyrics inspired by Thea’s own experiences. She was quite thoughtful when describing this song, saying: “The aching truth of ‘How to Stay Alive’ is that we carry each version of…

  • Quentin Moore delivers new soulful anthem, “Ride With You”

    Texan neo-soul artist Quentin Moore’s contribution to the summer anthem collection is a feel-good song christened “Ride With You”. Warm, chill and soulful, the track is perfect for romantic evenings or weekend cookouts. “Ride With You” was accompanied by a live-performance visual that captures its joyful essence. A let-loose atmosphere characterize this whole song. Quentin…

  • Rapper M-Dot and producer Confidence have just released a new album, Library of Sound

    “24 to 1” by rapper M-Dot and producer Confidence is a showcase of masterful storytelling and laser-sharp lyricism. It’s actually the focus track of the pair’s collaborative album, Library of Sound. That album was released on June 27th via Below System Records, having been teased with singles like “Rollercoaster”, another reflective song. Listening to the…

  • Listen: Luke Marzec – “Space To Be”

    Emerging UK alt-soul singer Luke Marzec will be releasing his much awaited debut album, Something Good Out Of Nothing, this year. The artist recently dropped the song “Space To Be Free”, bringing us closer to the arrival of the album. Something Good Out Of Nothing is being rolled out in two phases, with the unveiling…

  • EDIE is back with “Girl’s Girl”: listen

    At a time when artists are finding it hard to get traction, EDIE’s proclivity for baring her soul in songs make her stand out. The Perth-based Australian singer-songwriter mixes raw honesty with assertiveness, never shying away from expressing herself. Her newest offering “Girl’s Girl” ushers listener into the world of female friendships where some go…