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  • Emily James ain’t “Nobody’s Baby” in her debut album, Til the Morning

    Los Angeles-based singer Emily James released her debut album, Til the Morning a few weeks ago. The pop-influenced singer/songwriter is originally from New York and started writing music at the age of 10. By 16, she began began working with Grammy-winning producer Jacquire King and Ian Fitchuk and soon released her self-titled EP, Emily James. Her 12-track debut album…

  • INDOLORE “Still Can Not Believe” [Video]

    When you have a dream so sticky, you just have to do embark on it because, sooner or later, you will gather that it is almost a necessity — one that must be realized. That is what led to French indie-folk musician Indolore deciding to leave for Reykjavík, Iceland. While there,  and in the comfort of Sigur…

  • Luke August sweetly mixes up your feelings with “Rolling Deeper”

    If you are looking for something to dance to dance to, you need to listen to “Rolling Deeper”. The song is by singer Luke August. Behind its vigorous energy is an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia. Somehow, you get to a hint of heartbreak and infatuation. It was performed, recorded and mixed by Luke August himself. It…

  • Quinn Lewis shares “In Between”

    Australian singer Quinn Lewis has released a new single, “In Between”. The indie-pop record carries a beautiful electro melody. You probably know him from his hit single, “Slipping“. You can feel the sublime infusion of finger snaps and R&B elements. Its hook is one that will live in your head for quite some time. The…

  • CoolAssPPL will get you to “Catch That Vibe” with their debut single

    “Catch That Vibe” is a low-key anthem that you should be checking out. It is the debut single from CoolAssPPL and a manifestation of their long journey so far.  They are, in fact, already working on a project. The rap group comprises 5 members from American cities of South Carolina, Texas, Maryland and Louisiana. Producers,…

  • Watch the video “Nothing 2 Lose” by Asbjørn

    Berlin-based Danish singer Asbjørn has released the video for his single, “Nothing 2 Lose”. Having been featured on major platforms like Line Of Best Fit, MTV and Idol Magazine, the artist keeps pushing his brand higher and wider. The song is an effort to break the stereotypes around male pop artists. It also represents issues around LGBTQ. The…

  • HVNCOQ reveals “Blackout” Video

    Melbourne-based Australian rapper HVNCOQ has released the visuals for “Blackout”. The frantic video quite matches the energetic track. The vigorous flow and catchy hook adds to the already great trap sound. The semi-creepy visuals features his hand-made mask. The song was produced by Wolfi. HVNCOQ is working on his debut EP. The self-titled project will…

  • Watch the video for “You Don’t Know Me” by Latvian singer BAIBA DĒĶENA

    When I heard first BAIBA DĒĶENA‘s vocals, I was immediately thrilled. The Latvia-born singer-songwriter continues in that path of good music with the release of the visuals for her single, “You Don’t Know Me”. For a moment you are beaten on which genre to specifically place the song but this feeling melts away as the beauty…

  • CK & Hlava will shine on and “Light The Way” with their debut single

    CK & Hlava release a song that will definitely illuminate their musical path. British-American duo, CK & Hlava have released their debut single, “Light The Way”. Consisting of UK vocalist Bekki Hlava and Los Angeles based producer CK Jones, the two met during a studio session, and each was impressed with the other’s talent and…

  • Eké Miller shares “Directed By Tarantino”

    Nigerian-born rapper Eké Miller has released a new single “Directed By Tarantino”. The track is the first release off his upcoming EP which is scheduled for release before summer. Though based in Maryland, USA, the artist can be heard representing Port Harcourt, the Nigerian city he was raised in. He can be heard in the…

  • Junior vs DJ Pleez – “Ready To Love”

    Not in many occasions does a single person listen to a song then gets proactive and all. What you feel when you listen to “Ready To Love” by Junior and DJ Pleez is nothing short of  a compelling force. The Soulful R&B record is complemented by the powerful vocals of Junior aka Brian McKnight Jr,…

  • Watch Exmiranda’s “Stroll [Wony3 Obia]” video

    Exmiranda always goes hard on beat. As she returns with a new video titled “Stroll [Wony3 Obia], she keeps it just that. The Afro-based bashment record is quite a fun. Exmiranda is a Toronto based Canadian artist. Behind the high energy, the song motivates people to move forwards undistracted until they achieve their goals. Watch…

  • Alex Hepburn -“I Believe” [Video]

    Alex Hepburn has released the video for the consolingly smooth song, “I Believe”. The London born singer co-wrote the song with Chris Ballad. The record was produced by Craig Dodds and Pete Boxta. The track has been released through Warner Music. The song samples Aretha Franklin’s “People” get ready and this coupled with her emotional…

  • December Streets share “Magic” off Wild HEart EP

    You needed a song to start off your month? We present, “Magic”, the single by South African band December Streets.  Taken off their latest project, Wild Heart EP, the song –like most of their records — blends guitar-driven sounds and powerful electro synths with an addictive vocal hook. Their singles “Mexico” and “I’ll Try” have helped…

  • Unchained XL reminds you “What You Said” in new release

    Unchained XL is out with a groovy, afro-beat laced Grime track titled “What You Said”. It is a song off his debut EP, Foreign Legacy. The 5-track project has been released today, March 1st. The artist is an Auckland, New Zealand-based, British-born, Nigerian rapper-producer. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and composer who experiments with different…

  • Nicholas Roberts & Hannah Stokes reimagine Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”

    Producer Nicholas Roberts invited singer Hannah Stokes for the cover of Madonna’s hit, “Like A Virgin”. The song is his latest of the monthly releases. He has been doing this for months now. This version features sparse instrumentation and emotional gripping vocals. The indie song is musically potent and worth sharing. Stream the song and…

  • Watch the emotional “Weight” L3tariat is carrying [Video]

    We found some music that you will soothe you. It comes in the form of “Weight”, a single by L3tariat. The Denver-based emcee released the video to the song late last year. It had been produced by Complex Beats. The song captures the weight that he carries in his heart over the social issues in…

  • Hænrik asks “If This Ain’t Love”

    If you have heard some music enthusiast mention one Hænrik, then you should know they are talking about Danish singer-songwriter Henrik Steen, who goes by that creative moniker. His latest song, “If This Ain’t Love” is one blasting hell of a rock ballad. With the fiery emotion and unique vocals, you will most probably love…

  • Rush_Kurly goes “Nuh Nuh”.

    Rush_Kurly is an Atlanta based artist. We share his song, “Nuh Nuh”. Prefering to be referred to as a wordsmith as opposed to a rapper, the musician is originally from West African state of Ghana. That is the same country where Sarkodie hails from. “Nuh Nuh” has that urban sound and is complemented by a…

  • RĀI-“Back To Life”

    Listen to the latest record by RĀI, a fast-rising American R&B artist. The song is titled “Back To Life” and retains that characteristic smooth feel. RĀI is a singer, songwriter from Gadsden, SC. He infuses elements of both new and traditional R&B to create music that is timeless.  RĀI’s musical roots are grounded and anchored in the…

  • Watch the video for Jody Bloom’s “Voodoo”

    Atlanta rapper Jody Bloom has released the self-directed video for his reflective single “Voodoo”. The song is taken off his self-titled, just-released debut album, Jody Bloom. The highly poetic, emotional piece is about a woman of interest, and one who he harbors much admiration for. Born Joseph E. Hill 22 years ago in Cleveland, he has mostly…

  • Dan Godlin -“Demolition Heart”

    Dan Godlin is an athlete-turned-musician. We share a song he did titled “Demolition Heart”. The New York based singer crossed to the brighter side of popularity after releasing his debut album Loving On Empty.  His single, “For Me, For Life”, was even used as a soundtrack for the season finale of Major Crimes. In terms…

  • Listen to “Tired” by Y god Y

    Garrett Marsh and Joel Martin describe themselves as two weird boys. Based in Kansas City, they form Y god Y, an electronic music duo. Listening to their latest single “Tired”, you will learn about the beautiful side of weird. The unorthodox vocals overlay the groovy electronic elements to create an ear-worm you will feel no shame…

  • Yung Fume features Young Nudy in “Something Else” [Video]

    “Something Else” video has just been revealed. The song is by London rapper Yung Fume and features Atlanta’s Young Nudy. The Zaytoven-produced track is as energetic as its theme: they talk about being you and free. The song was released through Payday Records, the label he is signed to. The cinematic video was shot in…

  • Watch Jackie Venson performing “Transcends”, title track to her latest EP

    Not so many songs get me excited as a proper fusion between rock and blues, especially when love is added into the mix. When you listen to “Transcends” by Austin-born Soul/pop musician Jackie Venson, you manage to catch that feeling. The title track to her Trancends EP, the song is nothing short of sublime. We…

  • Lighthouse Shore’s self-titled album is out.

    When we shared the video “Long Way To Go” by Lighthouse Shore, we told you that the band will be releasing their self-titled LP, Lighthouse Shore early this year. We today share the released album with you. The Paris Suburb-based, French, 5-piece, Folk/Indie band is composed of  lead guitarist and vocalist Johann Bouffandeu, Adrien Arnaud on the…

  • OMYO – “Goodbye is Easy”

    OMYO have released a new single titled, “Goodbye Is Easy”. The song was co-written with Newton Faulkner and Billy Batternberg and mixed by Dean Barratt. (We previously shared their “Wait For Your Love” record) The duo is a London-based UK pop duo and consists of 24-year old vocalist Tom McCorkell and 27-year-old William Edward. OMYO…

  • Roby Fayer & Rotem share lyric video for “Done Better”.

    Israel-born producer-musician Roby Fayer has partnered with singer Rotem for the singe, “Done Better”. As opposed to just producing for Rotem, as in the case of “Safety Land”, on this one, he sings too. 30-year-old Roby began composing music at just age 17. He now producers and even makes jingles. The song is smoothly produced, with…

  • Listen to “Don’t Rain” by singer E.

    R&B Singer E. has released a new song, “Don’t Rain”. With the track dramatized with background sounds of rain drops, the song has quite a smooth feel. It has elements of melancholy added in and is a demonstration of confidence amidst great obstacles. Listen : “Don’t Rain” https://soundcloud.com/eforerica/dont-rain This song follows up her E.Phemeral EP.…

  • 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…