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  • Gold Spectacles – “I Can See The Future”

    British indie-pop duo Gold Spectacles returns with another song: “I Can See The Future”. This is the latest single and eighth track on their series of twelve monthly singles that’s designed to coincide with the lunar calendar. Other songs we’ve previously covered include “Origami Lover“, “Courtside” and “Cut Me Off“. Combing Spanish guitar melodies, punching…

  • Goodnight, Sunrise presents “WVV”

    “WVV” is the latest release from Goodnight, Sunrise band, an indie-rock outfit from Toronto, Canada. The song is euphoric both vocally and sonically and carries a catchy hook that will immediately rush party-loving listeners to their feet. For those who have experienced the outfit’s live shows, “WVV” represents and maintains the energy with which they…

  • Olivia Nelson reveals new single, “Keeper”

    23-year-old R&B/soul artist Olivia Nelson has a new single out. Named “Keeper”, this is the third official leak off of the independent UK singer/songwriter’s forthcoming sophomore EP, Back To You (due August 30th). This record also marks the second release from Olivia that’s being featured on Aipate; we had previously shared her song “No Answer“.…

  • Fresh new House music: 3 tracks to dance to

    Here are three house records for your weekend and beyond: KLANGPLANET – “Aliens” German house music producer KLANGPLANET has a new one for the fans. Titled “Aliens” and infused with a funky vibe, the track is themed with “spacey” sensibilities. Previously an accomplished songwriter signed to Universal Music Publishing Germany in 2001, KLANGPLANET (birth name…

  • Stig Da Artist x Beenie Man – “Girls Dem Suga” [Sexting Riddim]

    Belizean musician Stig Da Artist has teamed up with dancehall legend Beenie Man for “Girls Dem Sugar”, a remake of Beenie’s classic hit “Girl Dem Sugar“. This new song has been delivered over a DJ Perf-produced track. The record is part of the just-released Sexting riddim which also features Konshens, Dovey Magnum, Kes The Band, Stone…

  • Elias Boussnina returns with “Closer”

    Danish R&B artist Elias Boussnina is back with a new single. Named “Closer”, the track arrives courtesy of Universal Music Denmark and is the follow-up to his February 2019 EP, Shameboy. “Closer” is a soul-infused song that find the singer/songwriter introspectively appreciating the positive female influences in his life. The record was produced by Canto.…

  • Khris Moore talks about “Downtown Love” in new track

    Some great singalong arrives in the name of “Downtown Love”, the latest single from Khris Moore, a Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter, producer and record engineer. This one is an enchanting song with an irresistible hook. The pensive lyrics has an uplifting effect on the listener, who is then immersed into the track’s captivating bass lines. Combining indie-pop…

  • Stream “Launch Pad” by Echo. and Fresco Mr.Soul

    Echo. is an independent Orlando, Florida-based artist whose genre-bending brand of music has continually made him an exciting prospect. His is a style which combines poetic lyricism and a unique rap style. Since dropping his debut album, Slant, in 2017, the American rapper has been on a steady rise and his latest single “Launch Pad”…

  • INTERSECTION are back with new single and video, “You’re the Reason”

    You may recall INTERSECTION, the Japanese-American boy band whose debut we got to cover. The Tokyo-based, J-Pop outfit has a new single and video out and this one is called “You’re the Reason”. It is another smooth, beautiful and catchy song sung in both English and Japanese languages. INTERSECTION, which comprises William Aoyama, Kazuma Mitchell,…

  • Listen to Ibby VK & Ahmed Abayazied on “Who I Am” [Video]

    “Who I Am” is a new collaborative song between Dubai-based artist Ibby VK and Egypt’s Ahmed Abayazied. Fusing together different sounds and styles, the song imbues a sweet indie-pop flavour. It is presented as part of Redbull’s ‘Bel Sodfa’, a project which also brings on board Uber Careem. “Who I Am” is released on Universal…

  • Songs by Kenyan artists on emPawa program [Agolla, Karun, Bey T, Boutross, Nikita & more]

    emPawa Africa is a program initiated and run by Ghanaian singer/songwriter artist Mr Eazi. The project has, over the last few months, been supporting artists across the continent. emPawa’s plan, which is fully on course, is to pick 100 artists who are then provided with $3000 each to create a music video. The expected outcome,…

  • Hear J-Sol’s “Bullet In My Heart”

    London-raised British R&B singer/songwriter J-Sol releases his soulful piece “Bullet In My Heart”. Penned by the artist himself, the song was co-produced with AC Burrel and then mixed and mastered by David Russell. Using a soulful voice backed up by choir-like background vocals, the singer delivers a passionate piece that quickly grabs listeners’ heart. The…

  • Watch Kasador in “High Rise” [Video]

    Hailing from Kingston (a Canadian city in Ontario Province) is the band Kasador. The 4-piece musician-unit consists of Will Hunter, Cam Wyatt, Boris Baker and Stephen Adubufuor and creates an engaging brand of rock music. Their latest single is titled “High Rise” and is just as catchy as much as it’s energetic. The funk-infused song…

  • Isaac Dunbar reveals “woman on the hills”

    Isaac Dunbar‘s EP release is drawing near and now he shares a new single off of the forthcoming project. “woman on the hills” is another catchy song form the emerging artist. It is a lyrically emotive and heartfelt piece that underscores the singer’s smooth and silky vocal delivery. This record arrives after the success of…

  • Watch Bantu and Alicaì Harley ask “Which One” in new song [Video]

    Zimbabwean artist and producer Bantu has unveiled a new single and video. “Which One” features Jamaican-born, London-based singer and rapper Alicaì Harley and is an energetic dancehall track. The song is accompanied by a video which was filmed in Los Angeles. It comes after Bantu had excited the urban scene with “Roll With Me“, a…

  • Mula creates a “Summer” accompaniment with his latest song

    Prepare yourself to sing along to this one; here is “Summer” by Mula, a Stuttgart-based German artist. Laced with elements of hip-hop and R&B, this is an exciting electro-pop song that brings out the best of the singer and rapper’s vocals. Combining refined lyricism and an adept production, “Summer” provides fans with a soundtrack to…

  • Krept & Konan’s new song & short film “Ban Drill” challenges the narrative

    British rap duo Krept & Konan‘s latest release “Ban Drill” is a powerful song which they’ve accompanied with a short film directed by Rapman. This piece arrives against the backdrop of an onslaught on drill music, a form of rap music originating from the Chicago scene and one which has been criticized by some as…

  • Listen to B. Holmes “OMW”, from his Situation EP

    After spending years producing for a number of top acts, Louisiana’s B. Holmes is debuting his career as a solo artist with the release of his first project titled Situations. Four tracks long, the EP did set him up with producer Dre Love and, together, they created the tracks over which Holmes articulates some of…

  • Abe Parker keeps away from the wrong crowd in new song “Cool Kid”

    Many people will attest to having encountered a friendship that left them feeling used and treated like some sort of stepping stone. That’s the source of inspiration for Abe Parker’s new single, “Cool Kid”. With honest lyrics delivered in piercing-sharp vocals, this one will captivate the listeners’ multiple sense. Musically, the track combines trap with…

  • Nick Lopez features Dominique in new single, “Posters”

    Here’s is another magnificent pop track: “Posters” is by Los Angeles singer/songwriter Nick Lopez and features Dominique. This comes after the artist’s successful singles “Pink Champagne” and “Carousel”. This new release has already received support from platforms like Complex, MTV China and Spotify’s Indie-Pop playlist. Besides releasing own music, Nick has been writing of other…

  • Slightly Stirred shares “Love Sweet Love”

    Slightly Stirred is a female-fronted New York pop/funk band. Their latest release, “Love Sweet Love”, is an sonically engaging piece with a soulful touch. With a dash of pop, the song bridges the classic and modern eras. “Hopefully we have all been blessed to experience a time in our lives where everything just magically falls…

  • Watch J Hustl3 and Orlean in “Motivate Me” video

    “Motivate Me” is the second single as a solo artist for London-based producer and multi-instrumentalist J Hustl3. The song features singer Orlean, who gives it a warm vocal treatment. “Motivate Me” is accompanied by a nice video which simply captures the two musicians doing their thing. Previously working as DJ and playing in bands, Joe…

  • “Look Away” finds Stephen Puth expressing deep concern

    Emerging pop singer/songwriter Stephen Puth has unveiled a new single. “Look Away” is a marvelous piece that, once again, reminds us of the Los Angeles-based artist’s vocal prowess. Stephen — who is one the first musicians signed to the recently relaunched Arista Records (a Sony Music Entertainment company) — wrote the song with his hit-making…

  • Royal Prospect return to reveal “Miracles”

    After sharing “Young Heat“, Swedish ‘arena pop’ band Royal Prospect have revealed their next single, with this one being titled “Miracles”. Released today, the pop-infused rock song carries a rapturous chorus that will get the listeners singing their hearts out. And, yes, the track retains the outfit’s signature energy, beautifully complementing the zealous lyrics. “Miracles”…

  • Sembari drops new track “Flawed”

    It appears it’s all about a steady rise up the electronic scene for Australian producer Sembari, who has excitingly returned to re-engage fans with another blissful single, “Flawed”. This song arrives in the heels of the artist’s success with his previous track, “Fall Apart“, a magnificent electro-pop record which was lifted off of his forthcoming…

  • DJ SIDEREAL enlists Kavale and Kaycyy Pluto for new single, “Love Me 3x”

    DJ SIDEREAL has made a dramatic return to our stereos with a new single. Titled “Love Me 3x”, the song features Toronto-based artist Kavale and Kaycyy Pluto, who hails from DJ SIDEREAL’s hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Packed with absorbing guitar melodies and an infectious chorus, this Afropop-influenced, dancehall-infused record is a summer anthem contender. The…

  • Christian Radke – “Wish You The Best” [Video]

    It may or may not have escaped your attention but sometimes iAugust last year, New Orleans singer/songwriter and rapper Christian Radke did release an exciting project, Mutual Feelings. One of the standout songs on the record is “Wish You The Best”; this one is a mournful post-breakup song that finds the crooner vividly describing the…

  • Curtacy and Zaena go “Oh Yea”: listen

    https://soundcloud.com/curtacy/oh-yeah-ft-zaena Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based artist and producer Curtacy recently teamed up with Congolese singer Zaena on a song titled “Oh Yea”. Carrying an additive and vocally enchanting chorus by Zaena and Curtacy’s genre-bending production, the melodic track is able to attract a wider appeal. “Oh Yea” infuses and island flavour and a rhythmic feel, making…

  • AARYS has shared a new song. Listen to “Heavy”

    Aipate‘s artist spotlight is on this occasion shone towards new Canadian pop singer and songwriter AARYS. The focus is her latest single “Heavy”, a chilling electro-pop tune with an upbeat tune. The composition blurs the line between love and lust, with AARYS’ vulnerable lyrics complementing her moving vocals. “Heavy” is the follow up the artist’s…

  • Felix Cartal & Lights unveil “Love Me” video

    Back in February, Canadian artists, EDM DJ/producer Felix Cartal and pop singer Lights, teamed up for a heartwarming pop-dance crossover song which they called “Love Me”. The two have now unveiled the song’s official clip, a stunning and colourful visual presentation. The song was written about the very familiar case of one’s love interest not…

  • Introducing Toby Johnson: Listen to “Isla”, his debut single

    British singer/songwriter Toby Johnson has debuted his recording career with a smooth and exciting song titled “Isla”. The folksy, indie-pop track arrived on 11th June (courtesy of Mahogany Recordings) and precedes his forthcoming EP. The release of this song coincides with the announcement of the musician’s first headline show, which will take place in Hackney (London),…

  • StillJune – “All Me” [off LIVE III LOFD album]

    Stilljune (who formerly went by the moniker June Dakid) recently released his Live III LOFD album, which is the final installment of his three-part ‘Live’ series. Highlighted above is “All Me” which is the project’s second single. It’s a hard-hitting and melodic trap track with a sharp lyrical edge. The record was released on 1203…

  • Watch Rooga’s “Blickathon” video

    Rooga is a Chicago rapper who’s widely recognized for his feature on the remix of FBG Duck’s “Exposing Me” (a track whose video has gone ahead to amass over 14 million YouTube views). We are highlighting “Blickathon”, one of Rooga’s releases and a hard-hitting and aggressively streetwise song with that drill rap style. This track…

  • Watch “Let It Be Me” video by Justin Jesso & Nina Nesbitt

    Justin Jesso‘s latest video finds the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter working with fast-rising Scottish artist Nina Nesbitt on a rework of his song, “Let It Be Me”. The original song was part of (and the title-track to) Justin’s successful 5-song debut EP (which we’ve posted below). This heartfelt electro-pop song has been accompanied by a nice…

  • Sea Girls unveil the video for “Damage Done”

    2019 has been a year of exciting progress for UK indie-rock band Sea Girls. Following their signing with Polydor Records, the 4-piece outfit released their first single on the label. This song is an ecstatic piece with a euphoric chorus that blazes out Sea Girls’ soaring vocals; talk of an anthem. They’ve now unveiled the…

  • Rohan shares “No Time”, his latest release

    Ahead of his new project (due later this month), Toronto’s very own Rohan got to share a new song, “No Time”. The Canadian R&B singer, rapper and producer wrote, mixed and mastered the track himself, giving it a personal feel. “No Time” carries that smooth, soulful vibe and you will love the artist’s warm vocals.…

  • Oena shares “Sabanas Sucias”, which is her second single

    Venezuelan-American artist Oena has returned with her second single, “Sabanas Sucias”. This follows up her debut song “Yo Voy A Gozar“, which had introduced us to the sassy singer/songwriter. Although this new record exhibits is a slight deviation in sound, the track retains Oena’s energetic delivery. Musically, it experimentally infuses urban elements to her signature…

  • Cloudistrict trio unveils “Trap Melo” video

    Composed of rappers BillieG and Lusensei and producer Akill, Cloudistrict is a rap trio hailing from Toronto, Canada. The group has a new single and video out and so we get to share “Trap Melo”. This is an energy-driven, melodic tune with a harmonious chorus and effortless flows. Crafted from a beat by Akill (who…

  • Sunny From The Moon – “Together” [Video]

    Here is “Together”, a euphoric new EDM song from Sunny From The Moon. Carrying a hint of pop and other influences, the track is packed with heavy drums and bass. The song comes alongside a dance video filmed in Sierra Leone. If you love music by Era Istrefi, for example, you will probably find this…

  • Terrell Morris urges us not to “Play The Fool” in new piece

    Starting and ending with captivating acoustic guitars, Toronto-based Canadian Terrell Morris‘ new single “Play The Fool” is a sublime piece; and that is lyrically, vocally and musically, all in equal measure. The self-written soulful and rhythmic song was supported by background vocalists Adria Kain, Gary Beals, and Trish and other musicians David Maclean (bass), Chris…

  • Hear The Statistics’ “Sparks in the Night” [Video]

    It’s been a while since The Statistics released a new song. Now, we are glad to share their new song “Sparks In The Night”. This song precedes an upcoming album that the Canadian duo (consisting of brothers Darby and Erin Yule) is working on. Making indie-rock music with an Americana flavour, the outfit released their…

  • Blacksmith – “Peace” feat. Rakaa, Knytro, Marc7 & Carasel [Video]

    “Peace” is the new single from UK rapper Blacksmith. The self-produced soulful song features emcees Knytro, Carasel, Marc 7 (of Jurassic 5) and Rakaa (of Dilated Peoples) and is all about the global message for promotion of peace. Accompanied by a video that was shot in locations in Bristol (city in the UK) and Los…

  • Listen to B. Mills’ “Slow Motion”

    For a dose of smooth and groovy soul music, B. Mills is one of the artists to whose direction I’d point you to. The singer/songwriter and producer did drop his first album The Life & Times of an Eternal Optimist mid last year and in it is the track “Slow Motion”. With a velvety vocal…

  • Nicole Raviv will always “Do It For Love” [Video]

    Canadian-born, US-based independent Israeli artist Nicole Raviv has something fresh for the pop fans. “Do It For Love” is the singer/songwriter’s latest single and a beautiful electro-pop track with a hint of Middle-Eastern flavour. Arriving alongside a suitable music video, the song showcases Nicole’s piercingly sharp vocals and heartfelt composition. “This song is my rebirth.…

  • Stream “One Time” by rapper Smoove Wallace

    Rising US artist Smoove Wallace has a new song titled “One Time”. Dressed within a bouncy and melodic track, the song is a nod to the Swiss luxury watch brand Patek Phillipe. “One Time” is generally the rapper’s statement on his new lavish lifestyle. Although originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Smoove Wallace is, however, currently based…

  • Watch the live acoustic video of Mike Liegel’s “Lights Turn Low”

    “Lights Turn Low”, which is one of the two songs on Mike Liegel‘s Dancing In The Rain EP, now has a live acoustic video. The clip was filmed in an old warehouse in Brooklyn, New York and directed by Nicole Mago. “Lights Turn Low” is a chilled-down pop/rock track that was produced by Andy Seltzer…

  • Crimson Apple has dropped Somebody EP

    Crimson Apple is a Los Angeles-based, all-girl, pop quartet. Consisting of Hawaiian-born siblings Colby Benson (lead vocals), Shelby Benson (guitar), Carthi Benson (bass) and Faith Benson (drums), the band was formed in 2012 and released their debut album, Hello, in 2015. The Benson sisters have now returned with another project, Somebody EP. 6 tracks long,…

  • “Words” finds Bogie voicing his deepest concerns

    Indie-pop singer/songwriter Bogie has emerged with another beautiful single. Aptly titled “Words”, the song describes that situation where a lover feels confused by their partner’s carefree actions, which apparently conflicts their sweet and reassuring words. The singer asks himself if he’s falling for them or just their timely and wisely crafted yet (seemingly) meaningless words.…

  • PeaKock advises his younger self in “TTMS” video

    “TTMS” is the latest release from Belgian emcee PeaKock. This one is an uplifting rap song with a poetic and introspective lyricism. Built from an  instrumental created by Sander Den Boer, the sentimental piece is accompanied by a music video that was directed/edited by PaaKock himself. “The video insinuates me talking to my younger self,…

  • Here is “You & Me”, a new release by Futuristic Polar Bears

    House music specialists Protocol Recordings are back at it as the label recently released “You & Me”, the new track by Futuristic Polar Bears. This one is the second single the duo is dropping on the recording stable and it arrives after their 2018 track, “I Can’t Do It”. “You & Me” features sultry and…