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  • Juice sweetens things up with “Sugar”

    Boston-based band Juice are back with a new single, “Sugar”.  The outfit continues their signature sound which is a blend of rock, pop and hip-hop. “Sugar” carries a sweet funky vibe overlay-ed by a memorable chorus. The rap goes in hard and mixes well with the singers’ vocals. The band has had the chance to…

  • St. Domonick Answers the Call in his video for “Track 4”

    By Tulsa Lines About 1 minute and 25 seconds into the video for “Track 4”, a phone rings. St. Domonick is seen dressed in a white button-up shirt and sitting in a luxurious house with tall white ceilings. He’d been rapping the track “In my mind”. He stops to answer. Who could this be? For…

  • Part Time Crooks asks that you “Don’t Feed The Dragon” of a system

    “Don’t Feed the Dragon” is a song that Part Time Cooks wrote to criticize the capitalist system and asks us not to feed the dragon. It is a flip of their upbeat, previous release “You Got Me”. Anti banks, anti bad music, anti bad record deals… you get the drift. With a boom-bap and rock music…

  • Zack Brooks and Amelia Pierce detail how “Apollo Creed Pulled Me Through The Darkness”

    Smooth music is what–for lack of better words– I will describe “Apollo Creed Pulled Me Through The Darkness” single by Zack Brooks. In contrast to the title, the song pulled me to the illuminated world of his music. The song is a collaborative effort with singer Amelia Pierce. The song talks about a struggle against anxiety…

  • Stream Restless Modern’s To COme Undone EP

    We have been covering more EP’s lately. Is the streaming age causing a phenomenal preference to the EP as a body of work? I will turn this into a research question soon. Still on that, Restless Modern have released a beautiful project titled To Come Undone. The 7-track EP was released following pre-release singles like…

  • Billy-On features Jay Boogie in “Ghost Limb”

    After getting loads of streams on his remixes, singer Billy-On has released the debut original composition. Titled “Ghost Limb”, the song featured Brooklyn rapper Jay Boogie. It has an almost surreal hook that beautifully blends with the melody. The rap is also quite interesting. Billy-On brings you music that will get you linked to nature. Some…

  • Colin Magalong enters with “Blossom”

    An new entrant into the music scene, Colin Magalong has released his debut single, “Blossom”. Channeling the power of 90’s vocals and infusing nu-disco grooves, the song has such an overly energetic feel. The only time it will not get you to your feet is when you are –maybe– over-tasked, although your head will involuntary…

  • Listen to “Before” by Andrew Grant

    Rarely in our lives do we find get the courage to leave our comfort zones in pursuit of something we may feel is more satisfying. This is the story of Andrew Grant, a Deejay-turned-artist. From the safety of getting top entertainment gigs and mingling with A-list musicians, he decided to retreat to the loneliness of…

  • MADSIUSOVANDA want you to “Pretend To Be Blind” [Aipate Premiere]

    Out right now is the visuals/single by German outfit MADSIUSOVANDA titled “Pretend To Be Blind”. The video presents a piano-assisted, stripped-back version of the song. With their debut EP, Into The Stars coming up (with the release date being 4th May), this serves as the first single off the project. The EP will also contain a full…

  • Boutross reveals the visuals for “Billy Jean”

    AD Family member Boutross has released the video for his latest single, “Billy Jean”. Signed to– and also the Vice President of– ADF Music, he is one of the rappers who came up with and popularized shrap, a Kenyan urban sound. This track serves as the first leak off his upcoming mixtape, a project scheduled…

  • With her new album almost here, Núria Graham reveals “Smile On The Grass”.

    Irish-Catalan indie-pop singer-songwriter Núria Graham is finalising her album, which will be released on March 30. Does It Ring A Bell will be released via El Segell, an in-house label by Primavera Sound Festival. To spice things up, she has released a single titled “Smile On The Grass”. The song has a live stage performance video…

  • Listen to Steve Benjamin’s single “Loverboy” off Manhood EP

    In his single, “Loverboy”, Steve Benjamins decided to take a more literal meaning to the word loverboy.  While the word largely refers to a “playboy”,  he takes himself as one who is in a constant quest for the beautiful yet elusive feeling. The self-composed song is apart of his just-released Mahood EP. The 5-track project was…

  • Baby Yaga reveals the visuals for “You & Me” [Aipate Premiere]

    Very few feelings are as exciting as listening to a great electropop tune. There is that one moment when you are confused on whether to continue marveling or just take the cue and dance. That is the same for “You & Me”, the single by Swedish artist Baby Yaga. The pop musician is currently based…

  • Watch the video for “Ride” by ISLAND

    With a new album, Feels Like Air coming up, ISLAND have released a new video. The track is the third single off that upcoming project. “Ride” is the title of the song, which has been released through Frenchkiss Records. With inviting lyrics and excitingly melodious guitar riffs, the song is such a great piece. You…

  • Branch & Broo debut with the single, “Yours”

    We usually love–and share– when an artist releases their debut. There is so much energy. This obtains for “Yours”, the first release by Monterrey-based production duo Branch & Broo. The two have come together to put up an great electronic, pop record. This track was released via BMKLTSCH Records. Listening to the song and knowing…

  • Jordy Searcy is “Explaining Jesus ” in latest record

    Jordy Searcy has released a new uplifting song titled “Explaining Jesus”. With a Christian touch, the song would still be great for anyone. Jordy is gifted with a great voice and an ear for music. The young American indie artist was able to impress The Voice coaches. After appearing on the show, he (in 2014)…

  • Robyn Lasháe always “Fall For You”

    “Fall For You” is the latest track from Philadelphia native, Robyn Lasháe. She is a singer-songwriter who does rhythm-centric songs. This one carries a nostalgic tune with that classic R&B sound as a base. The song is a leak off her upcoming Music To Cry To EP. This project will drop in a couple of days,…

  • Watch Dorothy Takev’s “So Lost” video

    Rising Bulgarian singer Dorothy Takev has released the visuals for her “So Lost” single. The song was self-written by Dorothy. She managed to stretch her vocals to match up to the demanding tune of the R&B track, which was made by Kay Be. Dorothy is one of the most buzzing artists ion the country. She is…

  • Win and Woo are “Chasing Tail” in their latest single

    Win and Woo have just released their first single of 2018. The song is titled “Chasing Tail”. Despite its upbeat and playful electro tune, it contrastingly digs into an emotional issue: missing someone (something) you love. “It started as an idea to write a song from a different perspective where we thought “What if we…

  • Mr Melly -“Sell Em A Dream” [Video]

    American rapper Mr. Melly has released the visuals for his single, “Sell Em A Dream”. The New York emcee was born Jamel Davom Tingman, 27 years ago. Known for his heavy lyricism, he continues that on his latest song. In the past couple of years, Melly has produced over 100 songs, 7 Shows, 7 Videos,…

  • Samia gets melancholic in her latest release, “Django”

    How can a song be deeply melancholic yet so sweet? 21-year-old New York singer-songwriter Samia knows how to play with these contrasting emotions. “Django” dives deep into the depressing heights of teenage sorrow. In fact, she wrote the song at 17, while crying in a bathtub. Her great vocals and the song’s superb arrangement complements the…

  • XAINS’ new song brings back the energy even “When The Lights Go Out”

    With his latest single “When The Lights Go Out”, XAINS has made lemonade out of lemons. After experiencing some difficult time in both his personal life and career, he decided not to brood over his misfortunes. The resultant upbeat sound will get anyone out of his/her frustrations. “I wrote ‘When The Lights Go Out’ when…

  • Listen to Oli Hannaford’s “Berry Gin”

    21-year-old UK singer Oli Hannaford has released a new single, “Berry Gin”. The song comes after he just released his latest EP, The Crown.  The project had followed his 2016 EP, Free Things. The Independent artist had inked a distribution deal with Kobalt Music. Aipate did interview him last year when he released his “Locker single”. “Berry…

  • Wayinke debuts with a self-titled album

    Kenyan musician Wayinke has released a self-titled debut album, Wayinke. With her sound stretching from Afro-pop to R&B, she infuses an element of Chakacha — a local dance-centric style — into her songs. The 10-track project was launched last weekend, during this year’s Ongea Summit, where she performed the songs backed by a live band.…

  • Chrissie Limos drops Got The Love EP, which includes “Red Dress”

    Chrissie Limos has released “Red Dress” off her Got The Love, her debut EP.  She is a New jersey based Soul/Pop, singer-songwriter. She was, however, born in the Philippines. She composes her own songs and also plays the piano. Her great voice adds to her other musical talents. The EP’s earliest singles were “Tricks” and “1000…

  • Listen to the title track to William Robert’s Bathed In Gold Album.

    William Robert has finally releases the much anticipated album, Bathed In Gold. The Text Me Records signee is also an ex NFL player. The electronic artist is based in Oakland city. We have shared the album’s title track, “Bathed In Gold”. The song was produced by Bobby Ren, mixed by Jorge Hernandez and mastered by Joe…

  • O.Z features Ace Hood on new track, “Move”

    Rapper O.Z has returned with another single, “Move”. The song features another heavyweight artist Ace Hood. This song is the first release taken off of his upcoming mixtape, Nobody Safe 2. It was produced by TraeWhatItDo. The artist creates music with a special dose of energy. You should also listen to “Check“, another song which we…

  • Bishat talks of “Unholy Romance” in latest single

    Swedish singer-songwriter Bishat has collaborated with producer XOV in her latest single, “Unholy Romance”. The song carries a dark-pop feel and is taken off her upcoming EP. The Stockholm-based artist has roots in both Ethiopia and Eritrea. She self-released her first three song via her own label, MINAMIN. Her songs have since received support from…

  • Listen to Shakals’ “New Role Models” [With Lyrics]

    Out of Helsinki, Finland is an indie-rock band called Shakals. They have released a new single titled “New Role Models”. The Ennio Morricone influenced song carries a deep post-apocalyptic feel in it. The single has been released with another song, “Black Holes” as a B-side track. Shakals consists of vocalist Jussi Alamikkelä, guitarist/vocalist Rami Hirvelä,…

  • Hanne Mjøen presents you a piece of “Vanilla” in latest single

    Up-and-coming Norwegian pop singer, Hanne Mjøen is back with another beautiful release. Titled “Vanilla”, the song furthers her advance into being a household name. Since her debut in 2016, she has continued doing music which is a blend of pop and strong melodies. “Perfect Noise”, her debut single received early support from NRK P3’s Urørt show. Her previous…

  • 60 East and Phil The Pain crafts a stoner’s anthem with “Smoke One” [Video]

    60 East and Phil The Pain have released another new video.  It is for “Smoke One”, song off their The Freeway Series Vol.2.  This project is a collaborative effort by the two emcees. The song would pass for a stoner’s anthem or something of that sort. The free flowing rhyme add to the song’s great hip-hop…

  • Listen to “Whatever Works” by Spadey

    Los Angeles based singer Spadey recently released a new mixtape in 2018. The 10-song project is titled whereisspadey. It is the artist’s debut mixtape. To get you in the mood for the whole tape, we would like to highlight a song off it titled “Whatever Works”. It was written, performed and produced by Spadey himself.…

  • Jhyve wants you to “Keep DOing You”

    Singer Jhyve has dropped a new single, “Keep Doing You”. The song comes after he just bagged a nomination for a Juno award for the Best R&B/Soul song. We previously blogged about his “Human” single. The song was produced by Chicago producer, Restless Modern. It talks about that stage in a relationship that we have…

  • Baby Boy Blue drops “I.L.Y.”

    Baby Boy Blue (also known as B.B.B.) is the creative moniker for Steven Sware.  The singer does music that leans towards dark-pop but with influences from trap. He lists artist like The Weeknd and Travis Scott as some of his influences. B.B.B. has just released a new song titled “I.L.Y.”. It furthers his experimentation with…

  • Arms Akimbo’s “Seven Doors” will keep you hooked

    Premiered on Atwood Magazine, “Seven Mirrors” single was released a couple of days ago. The song is by Arms Akimbo, an LA-based 4-piece indie-rock band. While the song’s melody is addictive, its lyrics are truly gripping. It is one of those tracks you do not want to pause or stop playing. Arms Akimbo consists of…

  • DJ Paimon features TJ & Rhys in a song, “She Bad”.

    Barely a fortnight ago, deejay/producer DJ Paimon released an EP titled K.O.T.C. The 7-song project follows a series of projects he had done. As a deejay, he has been entertaining crowds for over 10 years now. His stint as a producer began when he moved to Los Angeles. He later worked with DJ Tetris for…

  • Listen to the title-track and other singles off Black Profesional EP by N.ave

    N.ave released an EP late last year. The 4-track project is titled Black Professional. N.ave (pronounced Nave) is a hip-hop artist from Philadelphia. He is also a record producer. Besides the title track, the other singles include “Press Play”, “Copy That” and “Cosby Kids” in which Alyea Pierce is featured. From the official cover art,…

  • Have you listened to The Place I Call Home album by Bentley Caldwell?

    Singer Bentley Caldwell recently released his album, The Place I Call Home. The 10-track LP carries songs with a smooth vibe. The project leans more into Soul but with some infusions. Of note is a song titled, “Mr. Almost”. Musically influenced by the likes of Ray Charles and Tedd Pendegrass, Caldwell keeps his lyrics gripping. His…

  • Cedar House release their single, “Jilted Lover”.

    Cedar House have released a song titled “Jilted Lover”. The song is lifted off their upcoming debut EP, Let You Down.  Cedar House co-produced the project with Blake Studdard. It was recorded at Atria Creative’s studio and later mixed/mastered by Chad Copelin at Blackwatch Studios.  The EP is the first of two and carries one…

  • LCAW features Sophie Ellis-Bextor in “Hummingbird” [Video]

    LCAW has released an video for the single, “Hummingbird”. The song features Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The song LCAW’s first release for 2018 and it is the first leak off his debut EP, Meet In The Middle. This project is scheduled for release in March, with the specific date not announced yet. Born Leon Weber, LCAW is…

  • Praa keeps it smooth in “Do It All Again” video

    French singer Praa has revealed the visuals for her “Do It All Again” single.  The song builds on the success and strength of her debut single, “Modelling Clay”.  One thing remains constant though, her strong voice. The single was released through the French  Elephant & Castle. She currently signed to this label. “Do It All…

  • Lou Raw -“Reminisce” featuring Adrain Javon

    Out now is the video by Lou Raw and Adrian Javon. The visuals is for their song, “Reminisce”. It was produced by Co Kayn. The song is an emotional piece that might get you missing someone in your life. Watch the great video below via YouTube. Stream the song on Spotify.

  • Russian Bandits with “No Time For Drama”

    “No Time For Drama” is the latest release from Russian Bandits. The song is partially inspired by “Thriller”, the hit by the late Michael Jackson. “With the #metoo movement heating up and anti-Russian rhetoric pulsing through the news feed daily, the we wanted to create a simple sound that people can dance to and celebrate” ~…

  • JellyTooFly finally drops “Think About” video

    JellyTooFly is a Toronto-based Hip Hop musician. She’s released the video for her “Think About” Single. The clip was directed by Nick Telesca. Her patience album, is in the works. “Think About” is a lyrically heavy song. The great instrumental track goes well to reinforce the record as a massive release. With a video that…

  • Watch video for “Bad Bitch” by Canadian artist V33

    Canadian singer/rapper V33 has released the visuals for his single, “Bad Bitch”.  The Vancouver-based artist released an album titled VDAY. This single is taken off this project. Born Vicky Chand 28 years ago, V33 (pronounced V*EE) released “Made It” as his first single. This was before he signed with independent label, Flight Academy Music. He…

  • Dorian Duta reveals video for “Separated”

    Dorian Duta has released the official video for his “Separated” single. The 13-year old singer is from the US city of Seattle. The song follows up from  the success of “In Her Head”, another great single from the young star. Apart from the covers he’s done, Dorian has 5 singles to his name. The others include…

  • Stream “Sun Down” by ALL.MOST.FREE

    For that smooth hip-hop track, “Sun Down” appears as one of the best that have been released lately. It is done by ALL.MOST.FREE, a rapper-producer duo from West London. Produced in-house, the song carries a smokey cut with Dilla-like vinyl crackle and keys to match. The song is a leak off their Sun Down EP, which…

  • WildVibes & Martin Miller feature Arild Aas in “Far From You’

    An new EDM super-release is out. “Far From You’ is by WildVibes & Martin Miller and features Arild Aas. The song has been released via Eonity label. “Far From You” has that great EDM energy and the addition of powerful vocals rounds it as a possible anthem. Thematically, it is dedicated to one Sophie and…

  • Listen to ‘More’ by Knowle’ge

    Out now is a new explosive Hip Hop record, “More” from rapper Knowle’ge. The artist is an independent act from New York City. This new song balances witty lyricism and a great flow. Knowle’ge comes from a family of musicians. His father was an emcee while his cousin, Stay Tune is a producer. He personally…

  • Wolves finally reveal video for “Animal”

    We premiered “Animal”, the debut single by Wolves. This was mid last year.  We now share with you the video for their hit single. The Los Angeles based band is constituted by Marc Avery, Sean Carney and Rockwell Sands. It was formed in 2016, with the idea of putting together an outfit that would marry…