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  • BENEE x Gus Dapperton – “Supalonely” [off Stella & Steve EP]

    New Zealand’s emerging indie-pop sensation BENEE dropped a new 5-song EP, Stella & Steve (15th November via Republic Records). If you can recall, Aipate first wrote about the 19-year-old artist when she dropped her hit single “Glitter“. This time, we get to highlight “Supalonely”, one the songs on the EP. The track features Gus Dapperton…

  • Watch BabyJake perform “Blue Cellophane”

    “Blue Cellophane” is a classic rock-influenced indie-pop song by Los Angeles-based US singer/songwriter BabyJake. It is one of the two records (alongside “239“) that the musician performed on Vevo DSCVR’s 2020 Artist to Watch platform. “Blue Cellophane” showcases the artist’s raspy and powerful voice. BabyJake was born in Key West but raised in Ft. Myers,…

  • Political Peak – “Tell Me”: watch video

    With his latest single “Tell Me”, UK rapper Political Peak crafts a smooth track. It is lifted off of his upcoming EP, Here I Am. “Tell Me”, which is accompanied with sleek visuals, is about street-smarts, hinting to the Brixton-based artist’s luxurious-yet-edgy lifestyle. In terms of sound, the record carries uncomplicated melodies and synths, making…

  • Like the title, Fiona Silver’s new song oozes “Hot Tears”

    New York rock singer/songwriter and guitarist Fiona Silver is back with another epic release and the single is aptly named “Hot Tears”. Laden with raw emotional energy, the pop-rock song represents a feeling of vulnerability heightened to helplessness within a relationship. Fiona’s strong vocals lends more power to the already gripping lyrics. Still, “Hot Tears”…

  • Fernando Tanji x Paula Marquezini – “To Be Great”

    Brazilian composer and musician Fernando Tanji has a new single out. The song which is titled “To Be Great” got him partnering up with Brazilian singer Paula Marquezini. It is a great pop/soul piece with an amazing vocal delivery. Besides the engagingly groovy sound, the song is also quite captivating lyrically. Fernando’s previous release was…

  • Stream Juhan Ongbrian’s Mood Swings EP, including the track “Moving On”

    Experimental jazz artist Juhan Ongbrian has a new EP out. Titled Mood Swings and spanning 5 tracks, it stands out as a marvelously crafted project. Juhan Ongbrian played alongside musicians Adrian Michael (drums), Sly Chong on (bass), Bilkent Samsurya (guitar). The EP was self-produced & mixed by Juhan and then mastered by Joe LaPorta at…

  • REGI FLIH – “Strip” [prod. by FRAAN]

    “Strip” is Australian contemporary R&B newcomer REGI FLIH‘s latest piece of work. Produced by FRAAN and mixed by Sheldon Yeoman, the track follows up his first two singles, “Something For Me” and “Feeling Some Way”. Still, it is arguably his biggest and most exciting release yet. “Strip” arrived on Heart 8 Records, a division of…

  • Sam Carlson – “Time Moves Fast”; listen

    Any Country or folk music fan should find “Time Moves Fast” quite enjoyable and refreshing. It is a song by American guitarist and singer/songwriter Sam Carlson. In making this tune, Sam needed input from other musicians, that is, Alexander Peterson (lead guitar), Adam Constantine (bass) and Ellen Melissa Story(fiddle & mandolin). The “Time Moves Fast”…

  • Watch Dawn Brothers’ remake of The Band & Marvin Gaye’s “Don’t Do It”

    Dawn Brothers is a Rotterdam-based Dutch band. Introducing you to the outfit is their latest offering, a cover of The Band‘s “Don’t Do It”, which in itself, is a remake of Marvin Gaye‘s 1964 classic “Baby Don’t You Do It”. This new version carries contemporary energy and is, generally, a roots-influenced rock anthem. Dawn Brothers…

  • VEVO DSCVR presents Layton Greene: watch her perform “I Love You” and “Never Knew”

    Layton Greene is one of the upcoming acts in the 2020 class of Vevo’s DSCVR Artists To Watch program. The 20-year-old who hails from St. Louis, Missouri is currently signed to Quality Control, where she’s the label’s first ever R&B artist. Being part of a star-studded roster that includes the likes of Migos, Lil Yachty…

  • Chloe Foy – “Never Be The Same Again”: listen

    Ahead of her new EP to be released early next year, British singer/songwriter Chloe Foy teases fans with a new single, “Never Be The Same Again”. The folksy song retains the musician’s gripping lyricism and beautiful soundscapes. With its rich layers of instrumentation, “Never Be The Same Again” mirrors Chloe’s signature sound and love for…

  • Stream Jay Cass & Leandra McNair’s “The Sky’s The Limit”, produced by KMB

    Jay Cass offers soulful rap in the song “The Sky’s The Limit”. The record which features singer Leandra McNair was produced by KMB. The track is taken from Jay’s recently released album Soul Ain’t For Sale, an 11-track release. “The Sky’s The Limit” is a song ‘about chasing your dreams and knowing that nothing can…

  • Emes x WayFare – “Want Me Too”

    “Want Me Too” is a new record by Hawaii-born Seattle-based R&B singer/songwriter Emes (pronounced M.S). The track finds him once again working with producer Wayfare. The result is this smooth slow-burner with heavy a hip-hop influence. “Want Me too” combines emotionally engaging lyrics and powerful vocals, both over luxuriant synths and immersive bass. Listen to…

  • Hear “Hate That I Love You” by New West

    Since its formation in 2017, New West has been engaging fans with their songs which dive into themes like infatuation, heartbreak and self-awareness. The Toronto-based Canadian 4-piece comprises musicians Kala WIta, Vella, Ben Key and Noel West. Their latest release is this track entitled “Hate That I Love You”. The smoothly crafted tune is dominated…

  • Royce Da 5’9 samples Ayub Ogada’s “Koth Biro” in new single feat. T.I, Sy Ari Da Kid, CyHi The Prynce & White Gold. Watch “Black Savage” video

    “Black Savage” is the latest single by Detroit lyricist Royce Da 5’9″. Featuring Sy Ari Da Kid, T.I, CyHi The Prynce and White Gold, the song marks Royce’s debut as a beat maker/producer/arranger. Interestingly, the late Kenyan nyatiti maestro Ayub Ogada‘s classic hit “Koth Biro” is heavily used as a sample, with its spellbinding ‘hah…

  • Watch Sara Diamond in “Baby” video

    Montreal based Canadian soul/pop singer/songwriter Sara Diamond is already on to the next EP — her previous EP was titled Foreword and dropped in 2018. With the planned project due for early 2020, the artist is ready with the first single. Named “Baby”, this is passionate call to a romantic partner. With this piece, Sara’s…

  • Dewey Da Don – “Keep It On Me” [Video]

    Accompanied by a music video created by Feats Visuals, “Keep It On Me” is another great record by US rapper Dewey Da Don. The song is a melodic and bouncy trap tune with an excitingly lyrical flow. The overall vibe it evokes is that of a streetwise anthem. “Keep It On Me” has been served…

  • 5-D shares “Burger Cheese” in their latest release

    It is literally a ‘bar fest’ as heavy lyricism characterizes 5-D‘s new single “Burger Cheese”. This track is the Austin, Texas-based rap duo’s latest release and retains their deep lyrical edge. “Burger Cheese” arrives as the first single off of the group’s upcoming EP (due early 2020). 5-D comprises emcees HBZ and Cron, who met…

  • Gold Spectacles drop self-titled debut EP

    UK indie band Gold Spectacles have today shared their self-titled debut album. 10 tracks long, Gold Spectacles is the culmination of a series of singles which the outfit had been dropping month, with each release coinciding with the appearance of the Full Moon. We had, in fact, shared a number of these tracks including “Origami…

  • Linae reveals new single and video; here is the song “Right There”

    Swedish R&B/pop newcomer Linae steps out with another magnificent release. Released a single and video, “Right There” is ab edgy retro-flavored R&B tune laced with sultry and soulful vocals. The singer’s sensual — and almost naughty — lyrics and delivery inject a hint of contemporary pop into the track. Further, the captivating, vintage-styled accompanying music…

  • Sail By Summer – “Low Tide Exit” [Lyric Video]

    Here is a throwback release by Norwegian indie band Sail By Summer. Named “Low Tide Exit”, it is also the title-track to the Scandinavian outfit’s 2018 album Low Tide Exit . This nostalgic song is imbued with Sail By Summer’s signature melancholia, as the gripping guitar plucks remain quite prominent throughout the track. The record…

  • John Splithoff unveils another single, “Like You Talk To Me” [Video]

    “Like You Talk To Me” is the latest single by US soul-pop artist John Splithoff. Accompanied by a lyrical video, the record arrives in the heels of the artist’s successful single, “Proud” — the record which was premiered by Billboard magazine, who praised it and the concept behind the video. “Like You Talk To Me”…

  • The Groove Project – “Ocean Of Air”

    8-piece American jazz outfit The Groove Project have released a new single, “Ocean Of Air”. Out via Narked Records, the record is their latest in a series of monthly singles that will culminate in the release of an album next summer. “Pilot”, which is the first single of the compilation, arrived back in July. The…

  • Skytech shares new single “Saturday Night” [Video]

    Picture yourself with your hands in the air, singing your heart out and dancing to the groove! It is such heightened ecstasy that the song “Saturday Night” conjures. Done by Polish EDM DJ/producer Skytech (also known as Mateusz Dziewulski, this is an energetic fun-filled progressive house tune with engaging instrumentation. The record was released on…

  • DJ Odyccy x Boohle – “Hamba”

    South Africa’s DJ Odyccy has a new EP out. Titled Music Reigns, the project carries 6 solid tracks. “Hamba” which features vocalist Boohle, is one of the tracks on the EP. It is an Afro-house tune which falls into the ‘Amapiano’ sub-genre. ‘Amapiano’ is a popular South African derivative of house music that combines elements…

  • Listen to “Pieces” by JUJ

    Out now on Jujitsu Entertainment is the latest single from Philadelphia-raised, Los Angeles-based pop singer/songwriter JUJ. This electro-pop song is named “Pieces” and according to the artist, “‘Pieces’ is about my personal struggle with insomnia, which as I’m in London typing was and has been and still is a huge struggle for me. I wrote…

  • Hear The Chainsmokers’ “Push My Luck”

    As fans continue their anticipation of The Chainsmokers‘ third album World War Joy, the duo is feeding their appetite with a new single. Titled “Push My Luck”, this one is a sweet-flavoured indie-pop song with a hint of electronica. The Ian Kirkpatrick-produced record finds Drew Taggart’s vocals meeting Alex Pall’s lush instrumentation, the result being…

  • Adée x Queen C – “High” [Video]

    For the follow-up to her single “Lean In“, Scandinavian artist Adée did collaborate with Kenyan/Swedish R&B rapper/singer Queen C on the song “High”. This one marks the first time the two can be heard on one track, although they have already shared a stage in the past. Itself, “High” is an exciting, uptempo, retro-styled pop…

  • Hero The Band unveil “Trouble In My Mind” video

    The official video for the song “Trouble In My Mind” by US rock outfit Hero The Band has been revealed. “Trouble In My Mind” is the title-track to the 6-song EP which the Decatur, Georgia-based band dropped last month via LAVA Records/Republic Records. Hero The Band consists of 4 brothers. The outfit’s sound is a…

  • Stream “Skyfall” by Bravo [Video]

    “Skyfall” is the latest release by singer/songwriter Bravo. Produced by Zulaica & Jacob Gago, the R&B song carries alluring elements of pop. Beautiful guitar chords effortlessly complement the melodic synths, making “Skyfall” quite an engaging track. On top of that, the singer’s vocal delivery befits such a great composition. Also, the Cody LaPlant-directed film that…

  • Irene – “Roller Coaster” [Video]

    Irene is the moniker for Romanian pop singer Irina Pelin. The artist, who formerly contested in and reached the semi-finals of the reality singing TV show, ‘The Voice Of Romania’, has been working hard to further push her name into mainstream attention. Her latest single is titled “Roller Coaster”. The song arrives side-by-side a stunning…

  • HARRiETT – “Alive” feat. Damani Nkosi, iLL CAMILLE & Thandi Ntuli

    “Alive” is a smooth hip-hop record by HARRIET, a California-based duo made up of Damani Nkosi and Ill Camille. The song features South African jazz musician Thandi Ntuli, who lends her warm vocals into the hook. “Alive” is a groovy track with layers of rich instrumentation. The emcees’ lyricism further help establish a link to…

  • Russ Coson, Kiyomi & Dashe unveil “Visualize” video

    Bay-Area singer/songwriter and rapper Russ Coson strikes back with another smash. “Visualize” finds the 30 year-old Filipino-American artist collaborating with Kiyomi and Dashe (singer and rapper, respectively) and the result is an awesomely smooth R&B bop. The Mystro Music-produced track arrives alongside an awesome clip which was filmed by Tristan Custodio. “Visualize” was penned about…

  • Larik shares new single; listen to “Strangers”

    For his latest single named “Strangers”, German artist Larik vulnerably pours his heart out. The retro-flavoured, soulful electro/pop piece carries a hint of nostalgia and the artist complements this with his gripping vocal delivery. “Strangers felt like a personal liberation…Coinciding with some time abroad I was reminded of how we interact with strangers, and how…

  • Stream Nothing To Lose EP by Canadian duo Tom Boy

    If you can recall, about six months ago, Aipate shared Tom Boy‘s single & video, “Lowrider“, an exciting indie-rock record. Today we are hooking you up with the Canadian pop/rock duo’s new EP, Nothing To Lose, from which the song was lifted. Highlighted above is the project’s title-track “Nothing To Lose”. This one is a…

  • Watch Inna and Vinka in “Bebe” video

    Here is “Bebe”, the newly released Afro-infused dance-pop tune by Inna and Vinka — artists from Romania and Uganda, respectively. The Marco & Seba-produced track is accompanied with glossy visuals filmed on location in Bucharest, Romania. “Bebe” is a romance-themed song with endearing vocals and heartwarming lyrics. Co-written by the two singers, alongside Marco &…

  • 6ixviewsii8k mixtape by Boutross drops 8th November

    Nairobi-based Kenyan rapper Boutross‘ forthcoming double-CD mixtape, 6ixviewsii8k, has been scheduled for a November 8 release. The project’s corresponding launch party will go down the next day, 9th Nov, at Nairobi’s Deepwest Lounge, with artists such as Karun, Nviiri The Storyteller, TNT, EA Wave, Xenia Manasseh, Barak Jacuzzi, among others, slated to grace the stage.…

  • Here is “Animal” by SANTI: listen

    SANTI are a Latin-pop duo from Lima, Peru. The outfit is back with a new single titled “Animal”. Sung in Spanish, the record has a unique vibe, arriving as the follow-up to the outfit’s self-titled debut EP. According to SANTI, “‘Animal’ is a track about what can happen when you really lose yourself in music”.…

  • A’Kari shares remix of Oliver Heldens & Vula’s “Turn Me On”

    Los Angeles-based US electronic/house producer A’Kari has a new track out. The release finds him reworking Riton & Olivier Heldens‘ “Turn Me One”. The original track had featured vocals by UK singer Vula. This remix maintains the energy and flavour of the original but imbues A’Kari’s unique touch and is generally a lovely dance record.…

  • Simon Alexander shares title-track to his upcoming EP, In The Rust

    Simon Alexander is a folk singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sweden. Debuting strongly in 2017 with the EP Won’t Be Found, he immediately got keen fans excited about his prospects. That same thrill is still sustained each time the musician drops a new song. On this occasion, Simon Alexander is sharing the track “In The Rust”.…

  • Bantu & Dr. Chaii – “DiCaprio” feat. Bipolar Sunshine [Video]

    LA-based Zimbabwean artist & producer Bantu teams up with fellow hitmaker DR. CHAII for another banger. “DiCaprio” features British singer and songwriter Bipolar Sunshine. The song serves as the third single lifted off of Bantu and Dr. Chaii forthcoming 6-track collaborative EP. “DiCaprio” is combines elements of dancehall and Afrobeat. It arrives alongside interesting visuals.…

  • Listen to The Vinyl Suns’ new song, “Innocent Lies”

    “Innocent Lies” is a new single by The Vinyl Suns. The record is part of their forthcoming EP Up At Night and, sonically, represents the band’s evolution to a more unique brand of blues-influenced indie-rock. “Innocent Lies” talks of simple frustrations that may, over time, just push someone to a tipping point. The track’s lush…

  • Music P & Marque Aurel -” Deep Downtown”

    “Deep Downtown” is the latest release by German Producer/DJ and songwriter duo Music P & Marque Aurel. The deep-house track carries melodic synths, awesome grooves and an immersive bass-line which keep the listener’s body engaged. Further, the song comes with an earworm of a hook/vocals, making it outright anthemic. “Deep Downtown” was released via the…

  • Hear “This Feeling” by Kimberly Knighton

    Kimberly Knighton has shared a new ballad; “This Feeling” transports listeners back in time with the singer/songwriter’s fresh take on retro-soul. It’s a catchy singalong that affixes the focus on the artist’s powerful voice. Besides that, the lyrics is quite heartwarming. From a young age, Kimberly was singing and playing the piano. She later incorporated…

  • Watch the video for FARR’s new single, “Technicolour”

    Alt-pop duo FARR are returning with yet another beautiful single, “Technicolour”. Accompanying the track is the awesomely befitting music video. The outfit’s previous single “Paranoid” was similarly captivating. “Technicolour” is an indie-electronic pop song that infuses elements of R&B and soul. With great vocals, gripping lyrics and lush production, it’s quite an enjoyable piece. FARR…

  • Listen to Selfish by “Chris Ayer”

    “Selfish” is a song by Virginia-raised and Los Angeles-based US singer/songwriter Chris Ayer. It’s part of the musician’s new project Endless Wonder, a ten-track release. “Selfish” carries a captivating pop-folk instrumentation. This is a beautiful piece of work — vocally and lyrically too. “… it was a painful realization that spending too much time alone,…

  • Nirob Islam – “Busy Making Plans”: listen

    Sweden’s Nirob Islam (formerly SHY Nodi) is today dropping his new single “Busy Making Plans”. The Freddy Alexander-produced R&B song is out via BLNK Music. “Busy Making Plans” was written about a couple which is not making forthwith attempts to sort out their relationship issues. The Stockholm-based singer’s vocal and songwriting skills are unsurprisingly matched…

  • Boy In Space and SHY Martin are living “On A Prayer”

    Swedish artists Boy In Space (Robin Lundbäck) and SHY Martin have a new song out today. “On A Prayer” is an infectious electro-pop piece which brings the best out of the two singers. The raw and vulnerable lyrics further adds an overwhelming edge to the already gripping song. “On A Prayer” arrives immediately before Robin…

  • Matt Carstens – “You Do You”

    Cape Town’s Matt Carstens is on a steady rise; the South African indie-pop singer/songwriter is slowly extending his fan-base beyond his home country. You probably remember him from the single “Somebody Else“, which we’d shared earlier in the year. Well, today, we’re posting yet another song by the musician. “You Do You” talks about respecting…

  • Introducing FERRARiROCHER: here’s the trio’s new single/video, “Honey”

    FERRARiROCHER is a new all-female rap trio hailing from New York. Their latest single “Honey” — supported with an interesting music video — is, surely, a great introduction to the outfit. Making music with that new hip-hop flavour, FERRARiROCHER prefer to call their sound ‘sweet-trap’. “Honey” is a playful a playful, bouncy and girls-night-out kind…