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  • Bronze Whale return with new single, “Floors”

    Indie-electronic duo Bronze Whale are back with a new single, “Floors”. A song about confronting self-doubt while trying to bring yourself back on your feet, it perhaps their most personal song yet. The production combines a pulsing bassline, minimal percussion and moody melodies. “This is about as indie as we get. Pushing for a stripped…

  • Hear Jordan Astra’s new pop soul anthem, “Honey”

    The first release since Jordan Astra's Far Deeper album is a funky pop soul track which he named “Honey”. Worth noting is that it serves as the first single lifted from the Indonesian-Canadian artist’s next album. Jordan penned “Honey” during his Los Angeles writing trip. The anthemic song carries carefree energy and is an anthem…

  • Tear Kim delivers Record of Tears EP – listen

    South Korean artist Tear Kim released an EP titled Record of Tears a couple of months ago. I got to listen to the 6 gorgeous, acoustic-leaning indie-pop/rock tracks this week and I’m totally impressed. Even without understanding the lyrics, which are delivered in Korean, by the way, I found the EP so captivating, the layered…

  • Stream Malabar Princess, the new album by Vendredi sur Mer

    Malabar Princess is the just-released third album by Swiss artist Vendredi sur Mer. The 10-song collection was inspired by the landscapes that shaped her childhood growing up in the Swiss alps. The album finds Vendredi recapturing the tenderness and nostalgia of her earlier music, and arrived with the sensual and introspective track, “J’irai en enfer”.…

  • DLG. mesmerizes with his latest track, “Rich Man”

    With the release of “Rich Man”, indie-electronic artist DLG. begins the rollout of his upcoming debut album. Although it retains the introspective feel of his previous single, “Honest” (with frequent collaborator Koastle), this new track is more upbeat. Driving, reverb-soaked beats, atmospheric synths and heartfelt vocals characterize “Rich Man”. The artist describes the song as…

  • Listen: “LOKITA” by Zaytek & Sonrizas

    Mexican-born US-based dance musician Zaytek linked up with DJ/producer duo Sonrizas to create this dancefloor anthem called “LOKITA”. The song fuses Latin house with old-school elements to create a totally invigorating tune. It is out via the label Divided Souls. “LOKITA” is super fun. The song blends hypnotic rhythms with digestible lyrics (which are sung…

  • August Royals drops “Skintight Crazy” single and video

    There was a lot of buzz surrounding August Royals‘ introduction to the industry a few years ago, leading to a deal with RCA Records and rave reviews by outlets like V Magazine and Lyrical Lemonade. Following the release of his debut EP, and subsequent exit from RCA, the alt-pop artist singer-songwriter decided to take a…

  • Mobley presents new album, We Do Not Fear Ruins – stream

    After releasing his Cry Havoc! EP in 2022, Austin-based artist Mobley took a break from releasing music, taking time to tour extensively across America. He returned last October — two years later — with a new single called “Y’r Ghost“. That song song kickstarted the rollout of his new album, We Do Not Fear Ruins,…

  • Jadelyn shares new song, “HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?”

    Breakout singer-songwriter Jadelyn has had an active start to 2025, releasing a couple of songs already. Her third single of the year, released on 25th April, is titled “HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?”. It’s an emotion-driven piece co-written by Jadelyn alongside JP Clark and producers Rob Nagelhout and Bryan Jarett. Dressed in polished pop…

  • Mo Laudi teams up with Fatoumata Diawara for “Sowa Pt. 2” and “Sowa Part III”

    Legendary South African DJ and producer Mo Laudi once again put on his innovative hat, working with Malian songstress Fatoumata Diawara to create “Sowa Pt. 2” — Fatoumata originally released “Sowa” as part of her 2011 album, Fatou. The reimagined version seamlessly combines Afro house and amapiano, its reverb-drenched guitars contributing to the tropical house flavour.…

  • Euan Blackman’s “girl” is a catchy singalong – listen

    Although relatively a newcomer, UK indie-pop artist Euan Blackman has already attracted the attention of the likes of Billboard and Time Magazine, and it’s not hard to see why, especially if you listen to his latest single, “girl”. While this isn’t the singer-songwriter’s most introspective song ever, it’s perhaps his poppiest. The guitar-driven track features…

  • Romy Dya wants you to treat her heart as precious “Cargo”

    Listening to Romy Dya‘s newest song, “Cargo”, will make you fall in love with her soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting. Although carrying the same sensual allure as her “Aphrodite” single, this one leans more into vulnerability. “‘Cargo’ is about me learning to open my heart again after being hurt,” the Dutch singer explains. “It’s raw,…

  • With their latest single, DINKS usher in “Spring Daze”

    Step into the sonic universe of DINKS, the emerging German dance music duo who are gradually making a name for themselves thanks to their captivating, late-’70s-inspired disco-house sound. “Spring Daze” is the name of their latest offering. The brand new single is out via FDF Records. A sun-soaked, blissful tune, “Spring Daze” bursts with feel-good…

  • andhim, AMÉMÉ and Malou want you to “Feel The Love” in their new song

    andhim, AMÉMÉ and Malou join forces to create a summer-anthem contender Groovy and heartfelt, “Feel The Love” is an afro-house song that resulted from the recent the collaboration between German producer duo andhim, Beninese soundsmith AMÉMÉ, and German singer-songwriter Malou who delivers the mesmerizing topline. “Feel The Love” is filled with so much warmth, making…

  • Hear “Reach for the Moon” by Henry Aberson, Nariah Taylor & Brian Hargrove

    Having already collaborated in the past (and not just once), producer and multi-instrumentalist Henry Aberson and Nariah Taylor linked up again, serving up another neo-soul gem. Also featuring pianist Brian Hargrove, the new track is called “Reach for the Moon”. It is characterized by smooth instrumentation, angelic vocals and lulling melodies. “Reach for the Moon” is soothing,…

  • Album Review: Before The Animals Know You’re Dead by Krohme

    If Krohme‘s The Ceremony Of Innocence (2022) was him showcasing his ‘doom bap’ style as a full-album experience, then the veteran producer’s second album, Before The Animals Know You’re Dead, further expands on it, with an even more experimental approach taken. Krohme is credited for pioneering doom bap, which combines boom bap hip hop with…

  • Watch Jay Swishes in his vibrant visuals for “Pronto”

    New York artist Jay Swishes‘ latest track “Pronto” melds street grit with urban braggadocio. Inspired by UK rap, this afro-swing tune features a pulsating beat, confident lyrics, smooth flows and an infectious hook. Swishes has been making waves for a while now. “Pronto”, which was released late late 2024, is a great showcase of his…

  • Experience the Intimate Sound of Sarah Banker’s Into The Heart EP

    Colorado-based folk-pop artist Sarah Banker aims to inspire and heal people with her music. Take the singer-songwriter’s new EP, Into The Heart, for example. It is a lovely collection of 4 intimate songs focussed on the need for resilience. On the jazz-inflected title track, “Into The Heart”, Sarah reflects on life’s ups and downs, upliftingly…

  • With “PLASTIC CUP”, R&B singer N3WYRKLA presents us with a sultry R&B banger

    Emerging New Jersey artist N3WYRKLA got to flex her raw, sultry vocals on her newest song, “PLASTIC CUP”. Drenched in desire, and featuring modern R&B production, this sensual yet hard-hitting slow-burner serves as the first single from the singer’s upcoming debut album. N3WYRKLA (pronounced “New York L.A.”) has been a steady rise since her debut…

  • Afropop newcomer Agatchu unveils new single called “Maradona”

    The Afropop music scene spins out new stars every other day, each as exciting as the previous. Right now, Agatchu is one of the buzzing newcomers. The French-Angolan artist (who has Nigerian roots) recently released a new single called “Maradona”. It is a midtempo afrobeats track with a mellowed out vibe. “Maradona” is another offering…

  • Marc Sway answers the “Ocean Call” as he delivers his Roots album

    The other day, I stumbled upon this marvellous tune, “Ocean Call”. The breezy indie-dance/pop tune is by Switzerland’s Marc Sway, and was released as part of his new album, Roots (listen to the entire project below). Infused with mellow bossa nova guitars and tropical rhythms, “Ocean Call” brims with bright melodies and lots of charm.…

  • TMPST drops breezy chill house song in collaboration with Maynørr & Courtney Storm; listen to “8 Hours”

    Swedish melodic house DJ/producer TMPST did pack feelgood summery vibes into his latest single, “8 Hours”. The tropical-flavoured chill house tune was made in collaboration with producer Maynørr (Mongolia) and singer Courtney Storm (UK). “8 Hours” takes listeners on a tranquil, uplifting journey, its breezy production and alluring topline especially intoxicating. It has a feel…

  • Stream Naomi August’s Daylight Moon album

    It may have escaped your attention, but emerging US singer-songwriter and producer Naomi August released a brand new album at the end of February. Twelve tracks long, Daylight Moon embodies Naomi’s dreamy fusion of R&B with indie elements. With introspective lyrics tackling emotional disillusionment and self-reflection, the focus track “American Zen” is about finding peace…

  • Freedom Fry present new song: hear “Lost and Found”

    LA-based French-American duo Freedom Fry are back with a new tune, “Lost and Found”. Their first offering of 2025, “Lost and Found” is billed as the first single from an upcoming EP that will drop soon. The self-produced indie-pop track combines a driving beat with melancholic lyrics, presenting listeners with a reflective yet groovy tune.…

  • Listen: Kaelynn Hayes – “rethink us”

    19-year-old soulful artist Kaelynn Hayes made her debut late last year, immediately capturing the attention of listeners and industry people alike. Having already shown us what she is capable of vocally, the Chicago-native singer-songwriter returns with a lyrically gripping piece named “rethink us”. Compared to the debut single, “kind regards”, the new track is less…

  • Listen to Kizz Daniel’s “Police” feat. Angélique Kidjo & Johnny Drille

    Kizz Daniel is a Nigerian superstar who demonstrates a primal mastery of the afrobeat genre. And he is never afraid to experiment with new styles either. The artist’s latest song, “Police”, which is imbued with hints of amapiano, finds him in album mode. Featuring Beninese Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo and Mavin Records artist Johnny…

  • Austin Gatus joined by Sophia James for romantic ballad, “Don’t Want This to Change”

    Saxophone-wielding soulful singer Austin Gatus returned the other day after a three-year break, releasing an R&B-infused indie ballad called “Don’t Want This to Change”. The track saw him collaborate with fellow American singer Sophia James who once participated in American Idol as Sophia Wackerman. Featuring lulling sax lines, soothing vocals and creamy harmonies, “Don’t Want…

  • Producer Codeko and singer Ella Poletti want us to “Keep Smiling”

    Prodigious UK producer Codeko has just released his second single of the year. The new house record is called “Keep Smiling” and features vocals by US singer Ella Poletti. Previously, Codeko unveiled “Set Me Free“. This new song is equally as uplifting, carrying the message of remaining positive in the face of adversity. “Keep Smiling”…

  • Jake Thistle is back with new song, “Carpool Lane”

    Taking inspiration from classic soft rock, American singer-songwriter Jake Thistle has created a poppy modern sound. Consider his Springsteen-esque new single, “Carpool Lane”, which marks his return after more than a year of not releasing new material. The song a soaring escapist anthem, an absolute singalong. About “Carpool Lane”, Jake says, “There’s an interesting conflict…

  • Omar reminds us that “There’s Much Love In The World” – listen

    Omar has been busy lately, delivering one amazing song after another. With his new album Brighter The Days in the offing, the UK soul singer released yet another beautiful song, “There’s Much Love In The World”. The forthcoming LP’s rollout started a couple of months ago with “Can We Go Out?”. Also already released are…

  • Obeeyay and Maya Malkin join forces for new duet, “we good or what?”

    While it’s not at all surprising, “we good or what?”, the new duet from Obeeyay and Maya Malkin, easily falls in the category of collaborations we didn’t know we needed. Exactly one year ago, Obeeyay teamed up with Alayna Grace for “Forgive & Forget“, another duet delving into relationship tension. “we good or what?” is…

  • Watch “MVP” video by L.A.X and stream the artist’s new album, Nobody Like Zaza

    With his fourth album, Nobody Like Zaza, Nigerian afrobeats star L.A.X (born Damilola Afolabi) paid close attention to detail, delivering a painstakingly crafted body of work. From building a cohesive narrative centred around love to unhurriedly picking his list of collaborators, it’s clear that he wanted to create a project that listeners will be coming…

  • Watch Open Season’s music video for their new song “Tonight”

    Swiss band Open Season have a new song, their first of 2025. “Tonight” was released on April 4th alongside a lovely music video which captures its laidback joyous feel. The song is one part romantic bop, the other part uplifting anthem. Musically, “Tonight” combines reggae music groove with indie-pop charm. It’s a such a great…

  • Elderbrook and Ahmed Spins drive listeners to the “Waterfall” in their new song

    Award-winning dance music artist Elderbook teamed up with Moroccan DJ/producer Ahmed Spins for this stirring deep house cut, “Waterfall”. For Ahmed, the new song marks his return after a three-hiatus. Before taking that break to focus on other endeavours, Ahmed Spins dropped Anchor Point EP via MoBlack Records, raking in over 100 million streams with that project.…

  • Tom Webber’s “Taurus” is an earworm of a song – listen

    “Taurus” by Oxford-raised singer-songwriter Tom Webber is one of those songs that hits you from the first note. Sonically a nod to the ’80s, the indie-pop track evokes pure nostalgia with its intoxicating blend of smooth synth lines with punchy drum beats. Webber’s lyrics evoke the imagery of a dream-like world where the distinction between…

  • Album Review: Shiprock by Sam Miller & Matt Badger

    Without relying on words to build a narrative, piano virtuoso & producer Sam Miller and drummer Matt Badger were able to create an instrumental album that speaks to listeners in an unexpectedly profound way. Titled Shiprock, the collaborative project displays the creative chemistry that these musicians have forged since their chance meeting in 2010. More…

  • Hear Laura Adeline’s vibey new song, “501s”

    Melbourne-based Australian singer-songwriter Laura Adeline is a perfect blend of style and substance. Essentially, her songs are a collection of relatable stories delivered over intoxicating rhythms. Last year, the Perth-born artist caught the attention of many with her “Curbside” single. Well, she is back again with another lovely piece, “501s”. With this one, she presents…

  • Cheikh Ibra Fam presents new single & video, “Xam Xam”

    Cheikh Ibra Fam is a Dakar-raised Senegalese artist who currently resides in Réunion Island. He recently announced that his second album titled Adouna will drop this coming October. The first single, “Xam Xam”, arrived accompanied by a lovely music video that captures its vibrant soundscape. I love the production, which blends Caribbean zouk with Angolan…

  • Listen to “Shut Up”, the newest single from Klaz

    Klaz’s new single kickstarts the rollout of her upcoming EP “Shup Up” is the newest offering from France-based Dutch singer-songwriter Klaz (a.k.a. Reinder van Zalk). The first single from her upcoming indie-pop EP, it’s a dreamy chill alt-R&B piece that I find quite amazing. Klaz’s soulful vocals and jazz influences are effectively showcased on this…

  • Mohrich returns with “Kipepeo” – listen

    Tanzanian singer and songwriter Mohrich is one of the artists keeping the lyrical tradition of Bongo Flava alive. Another thing that endears me to his music is his tendency to fuse various styles, ensuring every song is widely appealing. “Kipepeo” is his most recent offering. It’s a melodious and affectionate song that sees Mohrich reiterate…

  • Sofia Gale’s latest song provides insight on “Playing The Game”

    Australian folk-pop artist Sofia Gale's writing reflects wisdom well beyond her years. This statement becomes especially true when you listen to the 17-year-old Perth singer-songwriter’s latest single, “Playing The Game”. Imbued with a subtle country twang, the track showcases her bold, innovative style. “Playing The Game” stacks instrumental layers that, together with the powerful vocals,…

  • Jonasu and Tobtok serve up new dancefloor anthem, “IYWML”

    This new song “IYWML” (an acronym for ‘if you want my love’) by dance music hitmakers Jonasu (Germany) and Tobtok (Sweden) is an instant classic. Featuring delicious disco grooves and an alluring female vocal, it brings with it an irresistible feelgood vibe. Think endless summer parties where the dancefloor is always packed. “IYWML” carries French…

  • Sargeant X Comrade deliver “Old Familiar Feelin’” – listen

    Lo-fi soul specialists Sargeant X Comrade are returning on our stereos with another mesmeric song called “Old Familiar Feelin’”. The Canadian duo teamed up with producer Evgeniy for this truly gorgeous track. Colin Adhikary (drums) and Daniel Neva (acoustic bass) were also featured on this jazzy track whose minimalist production makes it something that hip…

  • Kylie Rothfield joined by The Rare Occasions for “Where The Diamonds Hide”

    US singer-songwriter Kylie Rothfield releases her debut album Lover Like That on May 9th. Ahead of the eagerly awaited release, she recently unveiled the fifth and final single, “Where The Diamonds Hide”. The indie pop-rock tune is a collaboration with highly acclaimed Los Angeles rockers The Rare Occasions. “Where The Diamonds Hide” is essentially a…

  • Powerful singer Nuala Reclaims Her “Power” in New Ballad

    With “Power”, Nuala weaves a haunting yet empowering ballad After taking a short break from releasing music, London-based powerhouse vocalist Nuala returned early this year reinvigorated by her new publishing deal with Insomniac. Now, she follows up her “Damn You’re Cold” single with another haunting ballad. The new song is called “Power” and sees Nuala embracing…

  • With his new song “Satisfaction”, Moodssupply delivers a hit of dopamine

    Starting 2025 on a high, Dutch producer and songwriter Moodssupply releases one of his grooviest songs yet: “Satisfaction”. The track carries a funky blend of dance pop, nu-disco and house. “Satisfaction” is a sexy song that you can have on auto-repeat all day. With lush guitars and lyrics dripping with desire, it supplies an intoxicating…

  • Duckwrth presents his third album, All American F⭐️ckBoy

    Los Angeles rapper and singer Duckwrth unveiled his third studio album, All American F⭐️ckBoy on April 2nd. With this LP, the genre-defying artist candidly takes us on a personal journey of love, ego and self-destruction. The title track “I’m Really Changing” feat. Sherwyn tackles the imperfect nature of the process of personal growth. It was…

  • Zinoleesky becomes “Most Wanted” as he teases debut album

    With his latest tune, “Most Wanted”, Nigerian singer and rapper Zinoleesky brings us closer the release of his debut album, Gen Z. It’s actually the final single — the album is expected to drop towards the end of April. Zinoleesky is a breakout star who owes his sudden rise to the boldness and grittiness of…

  • Cruise with Wake The Wild trio as they deliver “Time Zones” anthem

    Get a taste of Wake The Wild‘s style by listening to the trio’s latest song, “Time Zones”. With the Los Angeles alt-R&B band getting ready to release a new EP, this song serves as the upcoming project’s third single. Featuring impeccable production, “Time Zone” is groove-laden and funky. It is an anthem for thrill chasers,…

  • Enter Adivah with Her Contagious New Song “Emergency”

    Up-and-comer Adivah announces herself with new single Playful lyrics, sultry vocals and infectious beats characterize this afrobeats track by burgeoning Nigerian singer Adivah. “Emergency” channels early Yemi Alade, both in vibe and delivery. Imbued with tropical melodies, it sounds bright, vibrant and danceable. Adivah’s performance on this track makes me convinced that she is an…