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  • Melodi -“Body Language” feat. Konstantin X

    https://soundcloud.com/iammelodi/melodi-body-language-ft-konstantin-x “Body Language” is a new dance/pop song from Hertfordshire-born, London-based, UK singer/songwriter Melodi. Featuring Hungarian rapper Konstantin X, this record is also her fourth official single. “Body Language” is a fun and vibey Caribbean-flavoured track. It will soon be followed by an official video. The last two years has seen Melodi busying herself in the…

  • Stream I’ve Seen Enough, I Know What It Does EP by Morgan Gold

    Chicago pop singer and songwriter Morgan Gold‘s new project I’ve Seen Enough, I Know What It Does EP is officially here, at last. Released independently, it carries five great songs, including “I’ve Seen Enough”, “Up All Night”, “Rebel”, “Nobody’s Home” and “Bathroom Tiles”, which is highlighted above. “Bathroom Tiles” is a dark, enchanting and anthemic piece with a…

  • Hear Gregory Dillon’s new song, “Love Again”

    Love is sometimes an elusive feeling, especially if you’ve had the pleasure to experience it in the past. For Gregory Dillon, he is ready for that feeling once more, at least, that’s according to his latest single, “Love Again”. Recorded/produced by Joakim Buddee in his Stockholm studio, the record is built around an electronic/pop track…

  • Whitney Woerz needs a “Little Bit More” [Lyric Video]

    Fast-rising pop singer/songwriter Whitney Woerz re-emerges with another great piece, “Little Bit More”. The song is about the admission that sometimes everyone needs a little help from others to lift them up. The composition further appreciates and encourages improved human connection. “I think that it’s extremely important for people to invest in each other. Though I…

  • Watch S-X “Pulling Up” in new video

    Hailing from Wolverhampton, England, artist/producer S-X did build a reputation by producing records for some of the top UK and US artists. In fact, he even got nominated for a Grammy Award for his work on Childish Gambino’s album Because The Internet. Now, alongside production, he has a career as a singer/songwriter, an endeavor towards which…

  • Don Diablo and Jessie J unveil “Brave” video

    ‘I’m Brave, even when the fear is staring at my face, Oh, I’m Brave‘, British singer/songwriter Jessie J sings in “Brave”, her collaborative effort with Dutch Future-House producer Don Diablo. The track has previously been shared as part of Aipate‘s latest pop and EDM round-up and so, today, we get to reveal the empowering and uplifting song’s…

  • Listen to “Heaven”, the debut single from Aria Ohlsson

    https://soundcloud.com/ariaohlsson/heaven/ For about 6 years, Aria Ohlsson has been covering popular songs and posting clips on YouTube while progressively honing her craft. And although this seems to be the perfect template for singer-songwriter success, not all have been able to graduate into writing and performing their own songs. For Aria, the determination has been evident…

  • Miles Green drops two tracks “Kick It” and “F.U.T.W.”

    https://soundcloud.com/milesgreenmusic/kick-it/ Miles Green is a young upcoming American artist and producer based in Tempe, Arizona. The rapper just released two new singles “Kick It” and “F.U.T.W.”. The songs were self-produced and then mixed by Jon Sullivan. While “Kick It” is a trap-infused banger, the other song (posted below) carries a hint of old school hip-hop.…

  • Llunr shares another song. Listen to “Rush”

    Yes, Llunr has returned with his third single, which he’s aptly titled “Rush”. The song’s composition hints at the Jordanian alt. pop singer/songwriter’s hasty nature when it came to falling in love. Such a rush could only end in a heartbreak, a topic Llunr also delved into with his debut single, “Cold“. This new electro-pop…

  • Listen to Zenesoul’s “No Going back”, off her debut EP, Worth.

    Zenesoul is in a class of just a limited number of current singers who can trust only their voice to be main star on a record and the Nigerian-born, Canadian R&B/soul artist’s debut EP Worth is a perfect illustration of this claim. The 5-track project not only accords her the chance to showcase her strong…

  • Listen as ARIA gets “Back Into It”

    http://soundcloud.com/ariamusicofficial/back-into-it/ For his latest track, Washington, DC-based, US rapper ARIA got to craft a melody-driven, hip-hop banger. “Back Into It” speaks against what he terms as a ‘Hollywood mentality of self-importance’. He seems to detest the desperate attempt by some people to get famous (talk of viral sensations!) and in the process losing out on…

  • LEONARD starts with “Something Good”

    “Something Good”, that’s the first single from Wellington-based, New Zealand electronic producer/artist LEONARD. A great electro-pop piece, the song was self-produced and self-mastered. The musician, whose birth name is Jonny Avery, makes music that combines house, funk and pop music and these elements can be heard in “Something Good”. This song carries great harmonies and…

  • Callum Pitt is “Here If You Need”. Hear him in new song

    Callum Pitt reignites his sentimental side is his latest song, “Here If You Need”. The track appears at the intersection of pop, folk and rock music, with a shade of electronic elements added into the mix. The compulsive song retains the artist’s powerful voice and rich harmonies, and is crowned it up with an engaging composition.…

  • Gulf Stream Riders present “Young Heroes”

    “Young Heroes”, the latest song by Gulf Stream Riders (a duo which consists of Ceej Anderson and Nalle Ahlstedt). This track is an updated and a more pop-inflected version of an old rock record they did while still members of Wighthouse Wanderland band. The original tune was made in the 90’s. This new piece, released on Finnish…

  • Mike Bauer talks of “Wild” in new song

    ‘She’s always been a queen, she don’t need a king for anything’, Mike Bauer solemnly sings his new release, “Wild”. Co-written with Adam Berg and Joel Van Dijk, the song magnificently done, eliciting a relatable feeling with every listen. The award-winning singer/songwriter gets to wow us with his absorbing vocals. The track’s melodious, guitar-lead tune further…

  • Sirusho reveals “Tightrope Walking” video

    With hits like “PreGomesh” and “Qele-Qele” to her name, Armenian pop singer/songwriter and performer Sirusho has been making music with a wide and growing appeal. With five albums safely tucked into creative belt, the artist is is still going strong. Her latest single “Tightrope Walking” arrived mid last month and it’s a marvelous piece of work.…

  • Flavia Abadía is back with “All The Way” featuring Mez Mariye

    https://soundcloud.com/yourgirlflav/all-the-way/ As the follow-up to “Trumpets (Remix)” with Kiki La Asesina, Colombian/Canadian, DJ and artist Flavia Abadía returns with a new exciting single she’s titled “All The Way”. This new Caribbean-flavoured song infuses elements of Brazilian funk and features fellow Toronto artist Mez Mariye, who sings and raps over an engaging tune. Flavia’s verse is beautifully…

  • N.I.C – “Stone Water” feat. DJ Jay Rees

    Stone  Water is the new collaborative EP between Malawian hip-hop musician N.I.C and UK producer Mark Goble. The project is 5 songs long and showcases the rapper’s dynamism. Highlighted above is the hard-hotting title-track “Stone Water”, which features DJ Jay Rees. You can also stream the entire EP below via soundcloud. #Aipat eForMusic

  • Neon Dreams -“about you” [Video]

    The visuals for Neon Dreams‘ latest single “about you” is now here. It’s made of clips that were shot on locations in California, Arizona, Utah and the UK. The video is a proper accompaniment to the song, which in itself, is a continuation of the Halifax-based, Canadian pop trio’s streak of beautiful compositions and releases.…

  • Watch Lolo Zouaï in Vevo DSCVR live video for “Moi”

    Vevo DSCVR unveils the live performance video for “Moi”, a song by French-Algerian singer/songwriting R&B/pop newcomer Lolo Zouaï . “Moi” is actually a single lifted off of the Paris-born artist’s new album High Highs to Low Lows. This piece allows Lolo to captivate the listener with her sensual and sultry vocals and igniting lyrics. With a sound that borrows a…

  • Sophiegrophy returns with “Rolls Royce”

    Nigerian-born, Australian artist Sophiegrophy has been exciting the urban music scene with her fresh take on hip-hop. Her latest offering “Rolls Royce” maintains that same ambition as she gives her fans a more spicy dance-flavoured track. Produced by Kwame, “Rolls Royce” is a wavy song that carries that exciting J Hus vibe. It is not only…

  • Stream Rachel Shaps’ “Learn My Lesson”

    For her latest single, up-and-coming singer/songwriter Rachel Shaps delivers a heart-wrenching electro-pop piece which she has suitably named “Learn My Lesson”. This track was recorded and produced by Studios 301’s Simon Cohen. Written about that inherent human weakness that keeps us going back to those old habits that we’ve already deemed dangerous, the song has that…

  • Listen to “You Who (You Through)” by Jessica Ray [Video]

    Aipate invites your attention to “You Who (You Through)”, the new song by emerging R&B singer Jessica Ray. Produced by AJ and mixed by Jean-Marie Horvat, the engagingly rhythmic record was released via Made In Memphis Entertainment, LLC. It arrives alongside a befittingly illustrative music video which was directed by Chassidy Jade, with cinematography work…

  • Hear “GOMF” by DVBBS and BRIDGE

    It is all about summer vibes as Canadian production duo DVBBS shares a new song, “GOMF”. The groovy, feel-good house track features Los Angeles singer BRIDGE and was released on Ultra Records. With the vocalist’s soulful delivery, DVBBS are then able craft a tune with sweet melodies and an awesome bassline. And, the lyrics is simple…

  • Karl Wolf taps Super Sako, Deena and Fito Blanko for new track “YES”

    We are at a time in history when unity is needed more than ever and Toronto-based, Dubai-raised, Canadian artist Karl Wolf understands this too well. His latest song “YES”, which got him working with Super Sako, Deena and Fito Blanko, urges togetherness and positive vibes. It is a multi-cultural Reggaeton song with a hint of…

  • Watch “No Cappin” video by Dax

    Ahead of his debut EP It’s Different Now, 24-year-old Canadian artist Dax shares a new song and video, “No Cappin”. This is the third single off of that upcoming project and it’s an uptempo, single-verse song with a singalong hook. You can hear Dax rapping: Everyday I been on the road/ Promised to my mama…

  • Hardy Caprio – “Guten Tag” featuring DigDat [Video]

    “Guten Tag” is the latest single and video from Hardy Caprio. An interesting collaboration with fellow UK heavyweight DigDat, the record finds the two artists smoothly flowing turn-after-turn over a melodic, trap-infused track. Lyrically, the song provides the them with a chance to brag about their money-driven lavish lifestyle, as they also highlight some of their…

  • Craig Stickland will “Stop At Nothing” in new song [Video]

    Craig Stickland’s new single “Stop At Nothing” is out and it’s accompanied by a piano-backed acoustic version/video which is part of his ‘Van Session’ series (‘Van Sessions’ consist of acoustic performances of songs on the singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s upcoming album, Starlit Afternoon). The original version of the song (embedded below via Spotify), however, includes gripping…

  • Watch Locals Only Sound’s “Billions” which features Blaise Moore [Video]

    Locals Only Sound have dropped “Billions”, another single and video. The Toronto-based Canadian duo did release the song on their own label of the same name. “Billions” features the collective’s co-founders (Gray Hawken and Curtis Smith) and singer Blaise Moore. Locals Only Sound makes electronic-inflected hip-hop and R&B/soul styles of music. Their debut project was…

  • Ian Flanigan unveils “Picture You”

    https://soundcloud.com/ianflanigan/picture-you/ Ian Flanigan’s debut single “Picture You” is finally here and it features production by 3X Grammy winner Justin Guip. “Picture You”, which is also the first single on the musician’s upcoming, 6-song EP (due August 1st, 2019), is a folksy, indie-pop song that carries the singer’s signature raspy vocals and gripping lyrics. Its melodious tune…

  • Dirti Diana enlists Drag-On for new single, “D.Rose”

    A hard-hitting sound and meticulously crafted lyrics converge on “D.Rose”, the latest single from emerging Atlanta-based, Bronx-born femcee Dirti Diana. This new record features Drag-On, who also hails from Bronx, New York. “D.Rose” arrives as an Aipate premiere and it captures a profusely unapologetic Diana. The rapper’s music is a clever fusion of New York and the…

  • Introducing IDEA: Listen to “All Bout You” and “Brand New Way”

    Music has been part of IDEA‘s entire life; the Japanese singer/songwriter began playing the piano at just the age of 3. Her professional debut, however, came in 2017 with the single “I’m Thirsty”, via Universal Music Japan. That same year, she followed it with another song “All About You”. Later, she released two other songs “Wake…

  • Roman Clarke – “What Are We Gonna Do”

    https://soundcloud.com/romanpclarke/what-are-we-gonna-do-1 Roman Clarke‘s new album Scorcher was released about a week ago. Spanning 10 beautiful songs, the LP showcases the Canadian R&B/pop singer/songwriter’s undeniable talent to new audiences. For those who have already been consuming music, he’s an artist to watch out for. “What Are You Gonna DO”, one of the songs on the album, is…

  • Watch Emily James in “I Saw Your Face” video

    Always engaging the listener emotionally with her compositions, LA-based, New York-raised, US singer/songwriter Emily James makes a return with another gripping and powerful song. Titled “I Saw Your Face”, this new record is accompanied by an equally stunning music video. “It was important to me that the production of the song mirrored the story being unfolded…

  • Dylan Dunlap asks “Do We Need To Go Out?” in his latest single

    Here’s the new single from fast-rising US pop-star Dylan Dunlap. The independently released record is titled “Do We Need To Go Out?” and it was written by Dylan Dunlap alongside Kirk Adolph and Ben Zelico, who also produced/mixed the track. The sweet and catchy song is about a young couple enjoying their love experience despite living…

  • Listen to “Outsiders”, a single off The Last Love’s Ephemera EP

    Have you listened to Boston-based band The Last Love‘s debut EP Ephemera? If not, you should because it is quite an experience. With 7 funky-yet-chill songs, the project exhibits influences from Afrobeat, soul, pop and post-punk. These are, in fact, the sounds that The AFter Love experiment with in creating their music. The band consists of…

  • Dulche delivers “Whipped Cream” in his latest track

    Dulche‘s new song “Whipped Cream” is that typical hard-hitting bouncy trap tune. Leaked off the rapper’s upcoming debut mixtape, the song is a possible summer anthem. With fun street vibes, it is delivered within an awesome flow and is compeleted by a catchy hook. Coming from a history of struggle, Dulche transfers that hustling spirit into…

  • Listen to Kayden McCarthy’s new single, “Amsterdam”

    From adept switch from singing to rap then back to singing in the verses, to the soaring vocals in the synth-heavy hook, Kayden McCarthy‘s “Amsterdam” offers a listening experience to savour. The high energy, pop-inflected, EDM track carries a Future bass foundation. In the song, ‘Amsterdam’ is used metaphorically to symbolize ‘a place where anything goes’ and…

  • Young & Sick drops SIZE OF RELIEF EP, including new single

    Young & Sick unveils “The Size Of Relief”, the last single on his new EP, Size Of Relief. This occasion also marks the official release of the project, which arrives on Neon Gold Records/B3SCI Records. Alongside this, the Dutch artist announces the confirmation of his headline shows in New York and Los Angeles. The title-track…

  • Watch the official video for ORIAN’s debut single, “Tryin”

    “Tryin’” is the debut single by German-based, Irish artist ORIAN. The deeply inspiring song is accompanied by an official music video which was shot on location in Berlin and directed by Nick Scholey. Produced by Ciaran O’Shea, “Tryin’” is synth-infused indie-pop song that was written about perseverance and the refusal to give up even when the odds…

  • “Do You Remember”, rx Soul asks in yet another single

    https://soundcloud.com/rxsoul/do-you-remember-prod-rx-soul Fast emerging R&B/pop singer/songwriter and producer rx Soul returns with yet another blissful track. The song is titled “Do You remember” and it’s an addictive singalong sung over a lush electro-infused tune. This record is the latest in a series of self-produced releases, which include tracks such “Shangri La“. Born in Phoenix, Arizona but based…

  • Pat G – “Broken” feat. Janis Nicole

    In the heart of Austin, Texas, you will find Pat G. This fast-rising hip hop artist has just released his sophomore album, Whatever It Takes. 9 tracks strong, the project advances his rise up the rap scene. “Broken” featuring Janis Nicole, is one of the LP’s standout songs. Delivered within a soulful tune, the record captures…

  • Watch SaintLo in “Crazy” video

    With his debut project being readied for release in the next few weeks, R&B crooner SaintLo shares the video for the project’s first single, “Crazy”. It is a smooth, sensual song that finds the crooner stating his intentions towards a love interest. Directed by Benji Videos, the visuals arrived on May 27th but the track…

  • Tal Gil shares new song “Smile”

    Israeli artist and producer Tal Gil makes music to grip your heart. His latest attempt “Smile” is a Future Bass song with a shade of indie and electronic pop. Packed with soaring vocals and heartrending lyrics, the piece is somehow dark but comes with an optimistic twist. It is one of those records you will have to…

  • Introducing West Coast Weekend. Listen to “Heart Attack”

    Los Angeles-based pop outfit West Coast Weekend releases “Heart Attack”, which is, actually, their debut single. The song is engagingly groovy and funky and comes with a hint of pop. West Coast Weekend already have their eyes set on their yet-to-be-titled debut project. “West Coast Weekend is a snapshot of the lives we live here in SoCal.…

  • KESMAR reveals Up To You EP and the video for “Crushing”

    Australian musician KESMAR‘s 6-song, debut EP Up To You is now out. Alongside it, the artist has dropped the video for “Crushing”, one of the singles on the project; we had previously shared the EP’s title-track, “Up To You“. The Sydney-based singer and songwriter whose real name is Nathan Hawes is bravely experimental and his…

  • You need to listen to these 3 indie-pop songs

    Freedom Fry – “Avalanches” Starting us off is “Avalanches”, a song that Freedom Fry wrote about living life to the fullest. It is a melodious tune that complements the uplifting lyrics. Imbued with powerful piano and guitar melodies, the song is quite magnificent – both sonically and lyrically. Avalanches” is lifted off of the French and…

  • Laura Stacy wishes to return to those “Happy Days”

    Delivered in soulful vocals that adds a powerful edge to the already beautiful and reflective composition, Laura Stacy‘s new single “Happy Days” is an absolute beauty. The record, which was produced by Fuzzkill and Ondiko, is dressed in a groovy R&B tune, the result being a heartwarming and nostalgic piece. The lyrics transports the listener back to when they were…

  • Watch Becky G, Digital Farm Animals & Rvssian’s new joint “Next To You” [Video]

    Turn your attention to the new pop joint town: “Next To You” is a collaborative single by Becky G and Digital Farm Animals. Arriving with a cinematic video directed by Daniel Duran, the song features Rvssian and was released on the label Arista Records. It is an electronic-infused, dance/pop record that reminds us just how…

  • Alex Cuba x Kelvis Ochoa – “Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)” [Video]

    “Ciudad Hembra (La Habana)”, a song which brings together Canadian-based jazz artist Alex Cuba and Kelvis Ochoa, is a melodic tune which carries a Spanish guitar solo alongside a percussive and rhythmic tune. The song talks about the City of Havana in a unique and brave way, describing it as a female place full of romanticism…