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  • Listen: Codeko – “Set Me Free”

    A classically-trained musician turned dance music producer, Codeko (also known as Ed Clark) continues to deliver amazing records. He dropped his first single of the year last Friday, February 28. The new song is called “Set Me Free” and was released on Lost In Dreams Records. Featuring an alluring female vocal, “Set Me Free” blends…

  • Jamila & The Other Heroes present new song & video, “LAYLA ليلى”

    Fronted by German-born Palestinian singer Jamila Al-Yousef, Jamila & The Other Heroes is a Berlin-based band known for their funky fusion of psychedelic rock with Middle Eastern folk. Their songs are steeped in storytelling and tackle political issues such as immigration. The other day, Jamila & The Other Heroes released a beautiful and powerful song…

  • DJ Bisi taps Stevie Bellard & Roukaya B for “Icy Lemonade”

    Hailing from Luxembourg, DJ Bisi has been delivering amazing sets for over a decade now. His love for hip hop and urban music pushed him to begin producing his own original music last year. “Icy Lemonade”, featuring Stevie Bellard and Roukaya B, is the musician’s most recent release, and the hard-hitting hip hop song is…

  • ARIÁDNE unveils new song, “You’re Drowning Too”

    ARIÁDNE is what real talent sounds like. Since her debut in 2023, the Greek-Cypriot singer-songwriter has released a few amazing songs. Her latest offering is called “You’re Drowning Too” and is a soul-stirring pop-soul anthem that was created for Eurovision 2025. The lyrics are a reminder that everyone around us probably has a personal struggle that…

  • Ampris and Blaze Johnson Jr. present “Someone (To Save Their World)”: listen

    Hamburg-based production duo Ampris teamed up with Bahamian singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Blaze Johnson Jr. to deliver “Someone (To Save Their World)”. The track involves a stimulating fusion of Afro house and deep house. It was released on Valentines Day via Protone Music. Ampris is made up by Jesko à Tellinghusen and André Ma´mun, two…

  • Stream Rebel Rae’s brand new EP titled Momentum

    The most recent EP from Washington D.C.-based artist Rebel Rae was released just over a week ago. Titled Momentum, the project contains 5 amazing tracks, including the exuberant, 90s-influenced neo-soul tune, “Dont Let the Smile Fool Ya”. I’d say “Song For You”, with its sweet, heartfelt lyrics, is the perfect first track. Rebel showcases her…

  • Ahead of his EP release, Joveth delivers the playful “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”

    Joveth's arrival on the pop music scene has been absolutely and refreshingly exciting, thanks to the US-based Filipino artist’s distinct and flavourful sound. With his latest single, “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”, he has crafted a fun dance-pop track that playfully speaks about the temptations of success. “Money Can’t Buy Happiness” encapsulates what Joveth is all…

  • Hear “Cry Baby” by talented singer-songwriter Lily Lane

    The latest from American singer-songwriter Lily Lane is the empowering “Cry Baby”. It is a soul/pop ballad speaking about the need for vulnerability. There is no value in hiding one’s pain, listeners are urged. Lily further shares, “Crying is not a sign of weakness but a vital expression of our being.” “Cry Baby” was written…

  • Listen: “Broken” by Jako Diaz, VonDeep and Nico Beluci

    Melodic house artist Jako Diaz linked up with fellow Italian musician Nico Belucci as well as US producer VonDeep for this new deep house cut, “Broken”. It is a chill track with stirring male vocals that suit the depth of lyrics. “Broken” infuses elements of dance-pop. The track’s versatility means it is perfect for playlists…

  • The Ivy and Lyncs team up for new song & video, “Don’t Fall Asleep To This”

    No amount of superlatives will suffice when it comes to this new collaboration between Tulsa-based American duo The Ivy (singer/guitarist Wyatt Clem and multi-instrumentalist Shawn Abhari) and talented singer-songwriter Lyncs. The indie-pop tune is called “Don’t Fall Asleep To This” and was released together with an alluring music video directed by Grant Wynn. Carrying hints of…

  • Listen to “Pixels” by Lucille Two

    Trudy Bennett and Jarrin Borg are the artists behind Lucille Two, a rising Australian indie-pop duo. “Pixels”is the title of the outfit’s newest single. With this one, Lucille Two created a song which is upbeat yet deeply introspective. The song’s pensive lyrics contrast strikingly with its rhythmic style. I feel completely intoxicated by the irresistible…

  • merchant shares debut single “Tu Ta Le” feat. Idd Aziz and HOAX (BE)

    Finally, Nashville-based Jamaican DJ/producer merchant drops his first original song, “Tu Ta Le”. A melodic afro-house banger with hints of progressive house, it’s a collaboration with Belgian producer HOAX (BE) and Kenyan vocalist Idd Aziz. The song is all about the party, with Idd’s lyrics capturing that visceral need for a night of fun. “About…

  • Oslo-based artist JOA is back with new song: listen to “Golden Years”

    With her debut single having arrived just a few months ago, JOA‘s entry into the music scene can simply be described as phenomenal. The young Norwegian singer-songwriter shared her fourth single, “Golden Years”, on February 21. Her second release of the year, it follows the song “A Little Kinder”. The new offering takes the form…

  • Sparrow & Barbossa, Luch and Fatoumata Diawara unveil “Nterini 2.0”

    “Nterini”, which is one of the songs on Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara‘s 2018 album Fenfo, was recently given an Afro-house rework. “Nterini 2.0” was crafted by Madrid-based DJ/producer duo Sparrow & Barbossa and Mexico City-based house musician Luch. It is out via Insomniac Records. The remix gets its compelling edge from the richly layered soundscape…

  • Listen to breathe, the debut EP from Auckland-based artist-producer Mikeyy

    Burgeoning Iraqi-New Zealand artist-producer Mikeyy has been causing ripples in the dance music scene, thanks in part to his use of his own vocals to create totally engaging electronic tunes. With the Auckland-based musician having just released his debut EP titled breathe (via the label NIGHTMODE), his momentum can only rise. About the EP, it…

  • as1one release a new version of their second single, “Stranger”

    as1one is a phenomenal Israeli-Palestinian pop band that was formed in 2022 by Nadav Philips, Aseel Farah, Ohad Attia, Neta Rozenblat, Sadik Abu Gogosh and Niv Lin. It is, however, last year September that they got to make their debut, releasing the song “All Eyes on Us”. This was soon followed by “Stranger”. It is…

  • It’s a Love “Rebellion” as R3HAB, Michael Patrick Kelly & Shaggy present a feel-good Anthem

    There’s a new tune making waves among fans of dance/pop music, and it feels like summer has come early. “Rebellion” is the result of the recent collaboration between Dutch-Moroccan DJ/producer R3HAB, Irish-American singer-songwriter Michael Patrick Kelly and award-winning Jamaican artist Shaggy. The song has a blissful feel-good vibe, which is the result of these three…

  • Newcomer Kiran unveils his debut EP, Memories from the Backseat

    From Detroit, Michigan comes this exciting new American artist called Kiran. The singer-songwriter released his 4-song debut EP on February 9th, having dropped his debut single only two weeks earlier. Titled Memories from the Backseat, the EP is an ode to the artist’s Michigan upbringing. With Kiran getting ready to relocate to Chicago, this collection…

  • Album Review: The False Self and The Vase by Sydmac

    I love me a good concept album, and The False Self and The Vase by New York-based artist Sydmac is, in this regard, so amazing. The album’s central themes of love, loss and growth cohere impressively across its twelve songs. As I listened to it for the first time — and I went on to…

  • Monotronic drop new song, “Everything Moves”, ahead of their new album

    Indie rock band Monotronic are getting ready to release another full length album. The album is called Waiting for You, and its final single, “Everything Moves, was released on February 14th. “Everything Moves” arrived accompanied by a riveting visual filmed inside an actual escape room in Los Angeles, where Monotronic are currently based. Waiting For…

  • Robert Ascroft presents new album, Echo Still Remains

    New York musician Robert Ascroft‘s new album, Echo Still Remains, is, for lack of a better adjective, mesmerizing. With its ethereal soundscapes, the album takes listeners on a dreamy sonic journey. Echo Still Remains contain 10 beautiful songs, the first being “Faded Photograph“. I raved about this one when it dropped last year. “Dorian Gray”,…

  • Labit unveils new single: listen to “FEBRUARY”

    Amazing songs dropped this past Valentines Day. One of the standouts is “FEBRUARY” by Labit, who is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The indie-R&B/pop song features sincere lyrics and a beautiful guitar melody. Labit’s delivery is intensely passionate. “This song is a love letter. I wanted it to feel the most intimate, raw, and…

  • Emerging indie star Love Spells reveals “Lovers Only” video

    I’m happy to inform you that Houston artist Love Spells dropped a brand new single a few days ago. His previous song, “With Only Your Mouth“, was quite crucial in getting me hooked to his fascinating dream pop style. The new track is called “Lovers Only”, and its arrival brings us closer to the release…

  • “Myopia” feat. Vaarin is the final single taken from Dim Gray’s upcoming album: listen

    For their latest single, “Myopia”, Norwegian 5-piece band Dim Gray enlisted one of their country’s most interesting artists: Vaarin. “Myopia” is an atmospheric chamber pop song that feels totally spellbinding. Vaarin’s vocals interweave beautifully with the cello and piano melodies to form a captivating layer atop the track’s bedrock of epic drum beats and moody…

  • Listen and dance to Kris James’ heartfelt new song, “I Wanna Know”

    Arriving on Valentines Day, the latest song by UK singer-songwriter Kris James is a deeply heartfelt romantic anthem. “I Wanna Know” comes wrapped in meticulous production. The dance-pop song infuses elements of Latin-pop and is utterly vibrant. “I Wanna Know” makes for an exulting listen. “This song is about the search for love in an…

  • Salt Ashes delivers a touching tribute to her late father on “10 + 2”

    With her latest track, UK singer Salt Ashes did deviate from her signature dark-pop sound to deliver a heartfelt tribute to her late father. “10 + 2” is stripped-down in style; it is filled with soft guitar plucks and moving strings that add a layer of sentimentality. The heart-warming video accompanying the song is made…

  • New Song Alert: Michael O. delivers “Attention”

    Have you heard to the latest release by NYC-born songwriter and producer Michael O.? The R&B-inflected afropop song is called “Atention” and was written and recorded in the musician’s Lagos apartment, alongside singer-songwriter Chuvano and producer Nolimitz. “I opened up about a long-distance relationship that I didn’t want to lose, but no matter how hard…

  • Empara Mi releases an evocative video for her new song, “I Can’t”

    It’s a very short list of artists who can match UK singer Empara Mi‘s ability to create music with this theatrical effect. The song I’m talking about is “I Can’t”, the overwhelming new breakup ballad that finds Mi baring her soul as she explores the depth of love and loss. It is taken from her…

  • Hear “On My Way” by French-Cameroonian artist James BKS

    Paris-born French-Cameroonian musician James BKS makes music rooted in his West African heritage, incorporating influences from modern pop and hip hop. James did release a new single a fortnight ago. The self-produced new song is called “On My Way” and is taken from his upcoming EP titled See Us Rise. Layered with beautiful choir harmonies,…

  • Mia Baron will “Love You Blindly”; hear her newest song

    Toronto artist Mia Baron has spent a good part of her early teenage years writing and recording great songs that have slowly but surely earned her an engaged audience. Personally, I’ve always been struck by the depth of her lyrics, especially considering how young she is. Now 17 years old, she continues to capture listeners’…

  • Listen to “SUCH IS LIFE” by Ghanaian singer HM EyeJah

    Ghanaian newcomer HM EyeJah released his sophomore single, “SUCH IS LIFE”, at the end of January. HM’s debut song “Takeover” had arrived about a month prior. This new offering serves as another showcase of his style, which fuses dancehall and afrobeats. “SUCH IS LIFE” carries a powerful message, reminding us that it’s possible to overcome…

  • Elle Limebear joined by Samm Henshaw for this uplifting duet, “Vulnerable”

    British songstress Elle Limebear is scheduled to release her much awaited album, Welcome to the Bloodline, on March 7th. The release of her stunning new single, “Vulnerable”, will only make the anticipation for the album shoot through the roof. Elle was joined by soulful singer Samm Henshaw for this soul-stirring ballad. The stripped down piano-led…

  • heavytones, fuseo & Jon Klaasen present a live edit version of “Miss Anonymous” feat. Thorsten Skringer

    Germany-based live band heavytones have unveiled a live edit of their song “Miss Anonymous”, which is a collaboration with another Germany-based collective, fuseo, as well as singer Jon Klaasen. Originally released late last year, the song also features Thorsten Skringer. The live edit version is just as invigorating as we expected. “Miss Anonymous” is a…

  • Chaz Marcus returns with new song, “Green Heart, Midnight Slime”

    After more than a year of no new music from Chaz Marcus, the New York artist is back with new material. The new song is christened “Green Heart, Midnight Slime”, and is a drill-influenced modern R&B joint that not only showcases Chaz’s lyrical and vocal talents but also his musical versatility. “I’m always inspired by…

  • STARSIGNS trio teams up with RUNN for uplifting new banger, “In My Mind”

    DJ/producers yetep, MYRNE and Manila Killa joined forces a while back to form STARSIGNS. The new dance music outfit immediately got things rolling with the release of an EP called FIRE SIGNS. Their next offering is here with us; “In my Mind” is a progressive house track that features singer RUNN, whose powerful vocals intertwine effortlessly with…

  • Listen to “Tunnel Vision” by rising artist L.E.D.

    Out now on all streaming platforms is the newest single from Chicago alt-pop singer-songwriter L.E.D.. It is her first release in more than two years. Called “Tunnel Vision”, it is an up-tempo, emotive and expertly crafted pop rock song. The artist was joined by her band Canna Soup for the recording. The song so catchy…

  • Carbonara Collective joined by GINGE for new song, “Simon Says”

    Carbonara Collective are known for their genre-bending style. Founded by Giorgio Carbonara, who was later on joined by producer Pim van der Meulen, the Netherlands-based collective fuses elements of hip hop, R&B, soul and electronica. Their new song “Simon Says” is a collaboration with Dutch singer GINGE. “Simon Says” is a melodic neo-soul track with…

  • Otomodatchi and Chocoholic share Don’t Stop The Beat EP: Stream

    There’s this new EP that you’ve got to listen to. It is a collaboration project between Tokyo-based duo Otomodatchi (Japanese singer Amiide & US rapper Jyodan) and Japanese producer Chocoholic (a.k.a. Miyuki Kudo). Titled Don’t Stop The Beat, the EP arrived with a blissful title track which is reminiscent of SHIMA. The title track is…

  • Congolese artist PapaKevoss fuses rhumba with hip hop on “Pasi”

    DRC artist PapaKevoss revels in his creative fusion of Congolese rhumba with modern hip hop. Releasing his debut song last year, the rapper and singer has since returned with the second. The new single is called “Pasi”. “Pasi” is a vibrant and melodic track that combines drill beats with infectious rhumba elements, making it really…

  • Hot Mustard Present “Hall Of Giants”: Watch Video

    US duo Hot Mustard have just announced a new album, Monster Season, which is scheduled to drop on March 28th. A newly released indie-electronic song called “Hall Of Giants” provides listeners with a taste from the upcoming project. “Hall Of Giants” is a funky and boombapy tune with a luxuriant instrumentation, something that effectively makes…

  • Hear Lexi Faye’s bittersweet song, “How Do I Let You Go”

    Colorado-native singer-songwriter Lexi Faye may have only started releasing music last May, but she sure carries the poise of a seasoned artist. Armed with a powerful voice, she is able to express complex emotions with relative ease. Her most recent song, from example, entails a bittersweet reflection of love and loss. “How Do I Let…

  • Hear “Where I Wanna Be”, the intoxicating song by emerging R&B singer Ebubé

    A rising name in the UK R&B scene, burgeoning instrumentalist and crooner Ebubé tells captivating stories through his music. The immensely talented artist recently delivered a passionate piece called “Where I Wanna Be”, pairing it with a lovely visual (see above). This is actually the classically trained violinist’s first release on Lionbear Records, the indie…

  • Great Adamz presents “Fantastic” new song — listen

    Born in Nigeria and currently based in the UK, Great Adamz has spent the last few years showcasing his undeniable talent, one song at a time. Already having a couple of albums to his name, the artist is continuing to push the envelope with his meticulously crafted afro-fusion sound. Adamz’s newest song is called “Fantastic”,…

  • Charlie PS returns with “Mouthpiece, a fiery new anthem

    With the release of her new single, “Mouthpiece”, Canadian singer Charlie PS is opening a new musical chapter. As a matter-of-fact, this is her first piece of original music since the unveiling of her 2023 EP, Even If It Kills Me. The alt-rock anthem is characterized lively electric guitar riffs and powerful vocals. “Mouthpiece” is…

  • Kendrick Lamar now has over 100 million Spotify monthly listeners, number expected to rise higher

    Initially published on 11th February, this article has since been partially updated (on 17th Feb). A week after beating Drake to become the rapper with the highest ever Spotify monthly listeners, Kendrick Lamar has achieved a new Spotify milestone. The Compton emcee now has over 95 100 million monthly listeners, with the number expected to…

  • Spice up your Valentines Day with “Do You Want Me” by INTI.memoria feat. Milaa

    INTI.memoria is a talented German-Peruvian artist and producer who is also the lead singer of the band Memoria. He is based in the city of Cologne. INTI recently joined forces with Milaa, a Congolese singer based in Germany. The result is “Do You Want Me”, a groovy, sensual song whose production combines elements of dancehall,…

  • Strange Plants share their maiden song, “Tell Me All Your Secrets Pt. 2”

    Halifax-based Canadian band Strange Plants teamed up with producer Robbie Crowell to create “Tell Me All Your Secrets Pt. 2”. This is their maiden song, which arrived on February 7. “Tell Me All Your Secrets Pt. 2” is an addictive funk jam with hints of psychedelic rock. While it is so engaging musically, the lyrics…

  • Ay Wing Unleashes Poison Ivy EP: Listen

    At last, Berlin-based indie-R&B artist Ay Wing got to unveil her Poison Ivy EP. She began teasing the project last year, dropping bops like “Sugar Rush” and “Spacewalker”. The EP arrived with the title-track last Friday. “Poison Ivy” is a nostalgic and addictive tune packed with infectious bass grooves and hooky guitar riffs. An intoxicating…

  • VC Pines makes a return with new single, “Break”

    After taking some break, London artist VC Pines is back with new music. The singer-songwriter’s new single “Break” is, actually, his first offering since the release of his 2023 debut album, MRI. Continuing the personal nature of the album’s songs, “Break” is deeply introspective, exploring themes of self-destruction and isolation. The song delves into the…

  • “Again” by indie pop artist Louie Rubio is a vibey must-listen

    In just two years, thanks to his groovy indie-pop style, Louie Rubio has managed to acquire many super fans and bring tastemakers to his corner. The Los Angeles-based singer and multi-instrumentalist released another song last Friday. Called “Again”, it describes an on-and-off relationship where two people keep falling in love all over again. The hazy…