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  • Introducing Sub-Radio: Listen to their singles “Dreamcatcher” and “Room For You”

    Hailing from Washington, DC., Sub-Radio is an exciting and fast-rising indie-pop band. The outfit is composed of six childhood friends, that is: Adam Bradley (vocals), Matt Prodanovich (guitar, vocals), Michael Pereira (drums), John Fengya (keys, guitar, vocals), Barry Siford (bass) and Kyle Cochran (guitar, keys). Sub-Radio has built a reputation for putting up animated live…

  • Black Domino shares remix of their single, “Praia Do Amor” [Video]

    As 2018 was coming to a close, Belgian house music production outfit Black Domino shared “Praia Do Amor”. The summer-themed tropical house track now has a new remix. The latest comes with a more chill, downtempo feel but retains the celebratory vibe. The record accompanied by a music video that fits the bill. Black Domino…

  • ‘Here is why Payola Must Die’ — DJ Fita

    Payola should be a big no in the Kenyan music industry but it still happens. Whether in direct cash offers or treating media people to lunch and other niceties, this disastrous practice is alive and well. In 2015, Phillip Nyalenda argued on Aipate that payola is a legal advertisement. A year later, he changed his…

  • Hear “Known Better”, Lexxi Saal’s latest song

    Lexxi Saal‘s latest song “Known Better” is a nice R&B/pop jam. This one comes in the heels of the rising artist’s “Cry No More” single. For a musician who has been enjoying quite an incredible run, this new track will surely feed her fans’ growing appetite while also placing her in a position to earn…

  • balloons don’t float here EP thrusts Isaac Dunbar into pop limelight

    balloons don’t float here EP by Isaac Dunbar is here at last! 8 beautiful pop tracks complete the young singer’s debut release and, collectively, they are a manifestation of his steady rise since his “freshman year” debut. With notable songs like “pharmacy“, “woman on the hills” and “cologne“, the 16-year-old artist –and his team–had continuously…

  • Brooke Barry makes her debut as an artist with the song “Wake Up

    “Wake Up” is the debut single by Brooke Barry and it finds the 18-year-old Florida native transitioning from a social media star to an emerging pop artist. Expressed in heartwarming lyrics, Brooke’s sultry, smooth and almost playful vocals adds a romantic allure to the electro-pop record. With a hint of Tropical House, “Wake Up” is…

  • Check out Chasing Kurt’s “Higher” and three9four’s “Let Me Be Me”: Fresh House picks

    A House music fans’ holy grail is, most certainly, that great record whose energy they can embracingly surrender to. We have, therefore, sampled two new releases that ten-to-one fits that bill. Chasing Kurt – “Higher” The dancefloor will never be same again this summer as German electronic outfit Chasing Kurt reveals a new single, “Higher”.…

  • XNilo – “Que Paso”: Listen

    “Que Paso” is a new single by UK artist XNilo. The Dancehall-tinged reggaeton track was produced by Raf Riley in London. Sung in both English and Spanish — and considering that it’s summer season — the song will surely suffice. A surgical look at relationships in the social media era, the song talks about ‘how…

  • Tammy shares “No Good 4 Me” video

    “No Good 4 Me” is a new song by pop newcomer Tammy. The electro-pop record is arrives alongside a clip. It was released on the label GFX Studios. “No Good 4 Me” carries emotive lyrics with a hunt of vulnerability. Watch via YouTube above. #AipateForMusic

  • Badshah returns with “Paagal” video

    For some fresh and exciting dance flavour, here is “Paagal”, the latest single by Badshah, a celebrated Indian rapper, singer and producer. Released today, the Marlon Pena-directed video has already amassed over 23 million Youtube views within just hours of release. Arriving courtesy of Sony Music India, “Paagal” infuses different sounds such reggaeton, dancehall and…

  • Giacomo Lariccia – “La Mano di un Vecchio” [Video]

    “La Mano di un Vecchio” is a euphoric song by Italian musician Giacomo Lariccia. The Afrobeat-flavoured song features background vocalists and percussionist from Congo and Senegal. The energetic and feel-good song is accompanied by an awesome music video which fits into the song’s vibe. Giacomo Lariccia has been making music for a long time now.…

  • Chiara Oldano – “Love On The Roof” [Video]

    Chiara Oldano‘s song “Love On The Roof” is a soulful ballad that is as infectious as much as it’s powerful. We are, today, sharing the music video, a simple yet befitting visual accompaniment to the record. The Italian-born, London based singer/songwriter had recently dropped her debut EP, Fluorescently (including a title-track). The 4-song project was…

  • XAINS shares “Nothing But Love”

    You provably know XAINS with the song “When The Lights Go Out”. Now, the singer/songwriter and musician has returned with another great and energy-filled record which he’s titled “Nothing But Love”. The song has an addictive hook that will get you singing along repeatedly. The artist’s warm vocals and heartfelt lyrics combine up to give…

  • Lethal Bizzle presents new single and video, “Woah!”

    Lethal Bizzle‘s new song “Woah!” is one of those that will get you into THE vibe — summer and all. The dancehall-infused record is a straight banger, by any listener’s standards. Produced by his long-time-collaborator Diztortion, “Woah!”comes alongside a colourful video directed by Carly Cussen and hosted on GRM Daily. Prior to this release, Bizzle…

  • Saint WLF keeps it “Rollin” in new song

    For that fresh flavour of reggae music, here’s “Rollin”, a record by Jamaican-Nigerian American artist Saint WLF (pronounced ‘Saint Wolf’) . The song was produced and mixed by David Sisko. It has a groovy feel that befittingly complements the singer’s gritty voice. “Rollin” is included on #1 Summer Mixtape, a collection of tracks which was…

  • Stream “M.I.A” by rapper Sydmac

    Brooklyn, New York-based emcee Sydmac has a new song out. Shared above is “M.I.A”, a smooth hip-hop track over which the rapper delivers a streamline-flow of heavy-hitting lyrics. Channelling inspiration from the likes of Nas and Jay Z, Sydmac has always stuck to the old-school-rap style of delivery. Listen to the song above.

  • Ricky Lorimer – “I’ll Keep The Light On”

    For a relationship to last, there needs to be a genuine commitment from both parties to work through any issue that may arise. In his new single “I’ll Keep The Light On”, Northern Irish singer/songwriter Ricky Lorimer gets to voice his sentiment about this, stating that: “This is a song about working on a relationship…

  • Taylor Grey covers Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly”

    It may not be what you were expecting from Taylor Grey but the rising pop singer has shared a cover of Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly”. The beautiful alt. pop ballad was produced by Jamie Sellers and released via Instrumental. “Bubbly” was written about the onset of a love romance and details the height of that beautiful…

  • EMPRESS unveils the video for her debut song, “Lovely I Am”

    About a fortnight after releasing her debut single “Lovely I Am”, singer EMPRESS has revealed the song’s official music video. Directed by Luke Willis, the clip features the singer/songwriting ballet dancing, which is a perfect nod to the track’s artistic sound. “Lovely I Am” is a melody driven electro-pop piece that is accompanied by bewitchingly…

  • Celebrate with Pawl in his new single “BLU”

    Swedish artist/producer Pawl has just released a new song that marks his contribution into this summer’s anthem collection. Dressed in a melodic dance/pop tune and titled “BLU”, the song highlights the essence of human happiness and freedom. Pawl helps the listener into a dream of white beaches and sweet umbrella drinks. “I wrote ‘BLU’ about…

  • Stream “Glitter” by New Zealand’s BENEE

    … Posted above is “Glitter”, a song by New Zealand newcomer BENEE. The track is taken off FIRE ON MARZZ, the 19-year-old indie-pop artist’s debut EP. “Glitter” sounds engagingly upbeat and is smoothly weaved into form by intricate melodies and then filled up by the singer/songwriter’s wholehearted vocals and lyrics. BENEE hails from — and…

  • Travel With The Sun – “Dry Ink”

    “Dry Ink”, the latest single from Travel With The Sun, excitingly marks the end of the Swedish rock band’s two-year hiatus. The track carries a creative instrumentation which has a cinematic feel and, in a way, offers the listener a blank canvas over which to paint some feeling. The song’s hook is, itself, dramatic and…

  • ninazo reveals “part of me”, her third single

    Emerging German artist ninazo has shared a new song, “part of me”. This is her third single and the follow-up to “fade out“. The 18-year-old soulful singer has made debut late last year with the song “Rewind“. “part of me” is a dance-friendly, electro-backed pop record. ninazo’s vocals dominates the track and adds more power…

  • Kalon Hart – “I Think You Know” [Video]

    … Canadian singer/songwriter Kalon Hart’s debut album Love Is Surrender is on the way and will arrive sometimes before the end of summer. The Los Angeles-based artist has already shared the LP’s first two singles “The Same Love” and “I Think You Know”, with the latter being accompanied with a carefully made music video. “I…

  • 8 Ways Music Helps in Stress Relief

    Having problems dealing with stress? Getting headaches, feeling dizzy, stomach issues, feeling out of place or not being in a good mood most of the time usually signifies stress. Stress is usually our body’s response towards any kind of change. This change can be mental or physical. Even small daily-life events that are difficult to…

  • Listen to “AROUND” by Jule Vera

    … Ansley Newman, Jake Roland, William Stacey and Hogarth Horvath make music together as Jule Vera. Hailing from Opelika, Alabama, the band has released already two full projects: Friendly Enemies (2015) and Waiting on the Sun (2017). They are now working on a new album and this will mark the first time the outfit is releasing…

  • Dreamville Presents: REVENGE (Documentary) [Watch the film]

    … After revealing that Revenge Of The Dreamers III compilation album will drop this coming Friday, Dreamville Records has now revealed a documentary about the recording sessions which happened back in January at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Titled Dreamville Presents: REVENGE, the film is directed by David Peters, written by Matt Carter and…

  • SJUR, Boye & Sigvardt – “Blame It On Me” feat. Peg Parnevik [Video]

    … Here’s another track that serves that full dose of melody-driven dance/pop: “Blame It On Me” finds Norwegian electronic DJ/Producer SJUR joining forces with Danish producer-duo Boye & Sigvardt. Arriving alongside a stunning music video, the awesome Scandi-pop record features Swedish-American singer Peg Parnevik whose sultry vocals and visual performance help make this a (possible)…

  • Skinns & Tyc – “What Are You Scared Of?”

    … “What Are You Scared Of?” is a new collaborative indie-pop track that features singer/songwriter Skinns and producers Tyc (also a co-writer) and Nick Anthony. The dark-tinged piece carries a melodic tune that blends together emotion-evoking guitar plucks and an electronic instrumentation. Further, its haunting-yet-infectious chorus adds a soothing effect the already gripping composition. “What…

  • Watch “Digital” video by rapper IDK

    … For his latest single “Digital”, DMV-based American rapper IDK created a positive and conscious banger. Starting off with a soulful vocal sample, the heavily lyrical and thematically cautionary song proceeds to capture the musician reflecting on his past carefree life. The 27-year-old artist has accompanied the track with a self-directed though-provoking monochromatic music video.…

  • Evie Irie drops 5 Weeks in LA EP and the visuals for “Bitter”

    … Over the weekend, 5 Weeks In LA went live on all digital platforms. Released on Republic Records, this is the debut EP by 16-year-old Sydney-born Australian singer/songwriter Evie Irie. The 5-track project showcases the young sensation’s vocal prowess and impassioned composition. The songs expressly detail the artist’s personal emotions. The lead single “Bitter” has…

  • Uplink releases new track, “Give Me The Best”

    “Give Me The Best” is a new original mix by Uplink, the German electronic/dance duo. Consisting of producers Philipp Faber and Nikolaj Weiss, the outfit has, with each release or remix, been slowly working their way up the EDM scene. High-profile support from the likes of Don Diablo, MAKJ and Laidback Luke have further helped…

  • “Save Me”, Tyler James Bellinger cries out in new song

    Gifted singer/songwriter Tyler James Bellinger has a new solo single out. The follow-up to his last single “Feel Like Home”, this one was produced by Michael MacAllister and is part of his forthcoming project; the third single “Find a Way” will arrive later this month. “Save Me” is a vocally and lyrically powerful song that…

  • Listen to “Heaven”, Whatever We Are’s latest song

    After Whatever We Are‘s debut single “Limbo” had enchanted both their new and ‘day-one’ fans alike, the four-piece band has made a return with their second official release, “Heaven”. Retaining a catchy guitar intro, and overall, an alluring instrumentation, this new song has a similar gripping effect on the listener. Penetrating vocals and powerful lyrics…

  • Noé shares “Rabbit Hole” visuals and her debut EP, ibynoé

    A couple of days ago, rising US indie-pop singer/songwriter Noé got to share the single and video, “Rabbit Hole”. This also coincided with the release of the Los Angeles resident’s debut EP ibynoé, off of which the song is taken. Premiered on Clash Magazine, the zero-budget video paints the picture of an artist who cleverly…

  • Watch TÖME in “Kickback” video

    … “Kickback” is a new song and video by Canadian R&B singer and songwriter TÖME. The track imbues a soothingly chill vibe and, on it, the artist finds the ambiance to connect with the listener. “Kickback” is taken from her new EP, TÖMESROOM Chapter 1. “I am unapologetic in this project. That’s what I want…

  • Stream The Time Is Now album by Jay Clark Band

    The Time Is Now is a new record by Jay Clark Band. The 10-song LP is the follow up the country/rock outfit’s sophomore release, Turning It Up (2018). “You’re Going Down” is the album’s first single and we’ve highlighted it above. It is an infectious song with a sharp and piercing vocal delivery. Formed by…

  • Airport Impressions’ new single advice on value of “Faith” in oneself

    Airport Impressions is a Maltese alt. rock band that makes music with a melodic flair. The outfit has just dropped a brand new single which they’ve christened “Faith”. This is an uplifting song written about ‘refusing to let the weight of modern life bear down upon your goals’. Dressed in affectionate vocals, it advises us…

  • Tokyo The Producer – “Forget To Mention”

    … US rapper Tokyo The Producer has returned with another hard-hitting release. “Forget To Mention” is a melody-rich, bouncy trap track with a somehow edgy composition: a lustful love story. With the onset of summer season, artist’s are busy releasing possible anthems and this probably serves as Tokyo’s entry. It is built from a beat…

  • Hear Shaded Profit’s “Letting Go”

    … It’s time for another throwback release: the song is “Letting Go” by Shaded Profit. This song features introspective lyricism that showcases the emcee as a great storyteller. Shaded Profit (born Edgar Pabon) indicates that he wrote this piece about “learning to let go of painful experiences, whether they be those that affected me directly…

  • Ducks! talks “Delivery” in new single

    … “Delivery” is the latest single to be released by Berlin-based Australian duo Ducks!. Featuring a combination of noisy xylophones and shaker sounds and emphatic vocals, this weird indie-pop track feels smoothly chaotic and oddly compelling. The song juxtaposes human’s insatiable materialism and the confusion on whether such ‘gifts’ satisfy our soul’s needs. Ducks! is…

  • Paco Versailles helps you “Unwind” in new single

    Paco Versailles have finally shared their new single, “Unwind”. The duo, which is composed guitarist/composer Vahagni and songwriter/producer Ryan Merchant, crafts sounds which combines flamenco guitar and disco-infused electronic/dance melodies. The band was formed in 2016 and is guided by the desire to lay the sweet grooves that will spice up your life’s fun moments.…

  • Stream Midnight Rotation(s) EP by Loux

    North London artist Loux has just shared his debut EP titled Mindnight Rotation(s). The 4-track record includes “Ground Up”, which comes as a live-band-backed song. “Ground Up” blends in different dance-inducing flavors which are then crowned up with a captivating rap delivery. The other tracks on the EP include “Unwritten”, “Bouquet” and “Searching Pt.1 &…

  • The MNO: Yong Paradigm – “New America”

    It’s time for another introspective hip-hop song as we share “New America” by rapper The MNO: Yong Paradigm. This a reflective piece delivered over a soul-infused beat. “New America” features socially and politically conscious lyrics and finds the emcee getting deeply lyrical. It is lifted off his new 8-song EP, Merkaba. Stream the song above…

  • Meet Kontrolled Khaos and watch their “Break Up” video

    … “Break Up” marks the debut for new American Garage-soul band Kontrolled Khaos. The track carries a luxuriant and dense instrumentation which is then complemented with an alluring vocal delivery. “Break Up” is lyrically deep, and provides a riveting listen. The song arrives alongside a beautiful music video directed/edited by Zack David Films. Kontrolled Khaos…

  • Nicky Romero, Stadiumx and Sam Martin present “Love You Forever” [Video]

    . Protocol Recordings’ head honcho Nicky Romero once again teams up with Hungarian EDM duo Stadiumx for another couple of minutes of progressive house. Titled “Love You Forever”, the dance/pop track features Sam Martin and the singer’s heartwarming vocals will get the listeners singing their hearts out. It is a lovers’ anthem; a perfect theme…

  • Listen to EIRENE’s “True Love”

    “True Love” is a pop/soul record made by Danish music trio EIRENE. Packed with an engagingly funky bassline and vibrant saxophones, this is a beautiful song created to be a soundtrack to that summer romance. With its catchy hook and energy-filled tune, “True Love” provides quite a listening experience. “It’s about finding yourself on a…

  • Stream Khalmplex’s self-titled album including the single, “Southside G”

    On June 20th, San Antonio, Texas-based US hip-hop musician Khalmplex dropped his self-titled debut album. The LP includes 13 decent tracks and, highlighted above, is “Southside G”, one of the songs on the project. This is a hard-hitting gangsta rap anthem. The track was produced in New York by Greg G, a longtime friend of…

  • Catch The Fade features Don Dawson in “Snakebite”

    Baltimore-based American rap duo Catch The Fade has a new single, “Snakebite”. Featuring rapper Don Dawson, the three emcees go on a lyrical barfest. In fact, ‘snakebite’ is metaphorically used as a reference to their lyricism. The record is delivered over a soulful hip-hop track. Catch The Fade consists of Ronald “Ron” James and Taron…

  • Watch Deep Breath and Lihle Ngongoma going “Through The Fire” [Video]

    “Through The Fire” is a new release by Durban, South African outfit Deep Breath. The song features vocalist Lihle Ngongoma, who delivers in a heartwarming and hypnotic fashion. “Through The Fire” is about bravely going through life’s trying moments with the hopes of better days. The soulful track combines percussive melodies and Afro-dance tunes presented…