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  • Pop singer OLIVIA delivers “Paper Hearts”, her latest single

    Belgian pop singer-songwriter OLIVIA has just released “Paper Hearts”, a fervent new song exploring the insecurities associated with modern relationships. The artist who is on the cusp of turning 27 bares her soul on this track, juxtaposing the desire to love with the fear of being hurt. Steeped in vulnerability, it brings out a new…

  • K O D A E and TAYLR return with “Good Life” single

    With us is another beautiful tune from the Canadian alt-R&B scene. Called “Good Life”, it’s the most recent product of the ongoing collaboration between K O D A E and TAYLR. The song follows their “Daydreamer” single. Leaning more into pop, “Good Life” comes enveloped in rapturous melodies. The listener is taken on a exultant…

  • Listen and dance to “Blue Suede” by The Free Label

    The song that introduced me to Canadian 6-piece band The Free Label is actually their latest offering, “Blue Suede”. Lifted from their upcoming debut album, Songs for Sienna, the funk-pop tune is groovy and smooth. It features velvety vocals as well as tantalizing horns played by UK band Bare Jams. Just like the group’s previous…

  • Stream Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s new album, ALKEBULAN II

    Working in collaboration with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago-native artist and record producer Matt B created his newest album, ALKEBULAN II, which is the follow-up to 2023’s ALKEBULAN. The 10-track new LP was released through Vitae Records on August 23rd . Just like the predecessor, ALKEBULAN II is an African-themed collection of songs. The enchanting and…

  • Mr. Gnome unveil new track, “Mind’s Gone”, ahead of upcoming album

    Mr. Gnome recently returned with their latest single christened “Mind’s Gone”, with this new offering bringing us closer to the release of the Cleveland-based duo’s much-awaited upcoming, A Sliver of Space, which is scheduled to drop on 27th September via El Marko Records. “Mind’s Game” follows the outfit’s singles “Fader” and “Nothing and Everything“. Mr.…

  • Get Ready to “Lose Control” with Yiigaa as She Delivers New Dance-Pop Anthem

    You definitely should get to know Yiigaa (birthname Yiga Gao Lou), the South London native who is poised to take the music world by storm. She has a new dance-pop tune called “Lose Control”. Combining R&B, pop, Afro house and Brazilian baile funk, this record captures the thrill of ‘meeting someone whose beauty and power…

  • Quentyn returns with euphoric new single, “I Wanna Know”

    Dutch DJ/Producer Quentyn returned about a week ago with a new single called “I Wanna Know”. The festival-ready track feels utterly nostalgic, reminding listeners of the blissful indie tracks of the past decade. Featuring vocals by the lead singer of rock band Dead Poet Society, “I Wanna Know” involves a masterful and infectious blend of…

  • Listen to sixten’s new EP, Misemotional

    Misemotional is the newly released EP from Swedish sibling duo sixten (formerly Strandels). The mini-album is six songs long, and arrived alongside the focus track, “Atlantic”. “Atlantic” is a melody-laden pop-rock song that captures the emotional depth that Tova and Sigge Strandell explore throughout the EP. With sad lyrics and stirring delivery, “Atlantic” conveys a…

  • Chaney and Sharlene Hector deliver “Back On My Love”

    Rising dance music producer CHANEY introduced us to his old school house style a few months ago when he dropped “I Choose You“. The UK artist is back with a brand new song carrying that signature flavour. Called “Back On My Love”, it features vocals by singer-songwriter Sharlene Hector. “Back On My Love” was released…

  • Bellefolie unveil debut single, “In the Clouds”

    Enter Bellefolie. Fronted by Isabell Aga Engelsen alongside her husband Jarle Håland (drummer and producer), the Norwegian band is completed by Fredrik Mekki Widerøe (guitar), Torkel Toft (keys) and Andreas Kvinge Sandnes (bass). On Friday, Bellefolie released their debut single, “In the Clouds”, via Apollon Records. This song is melodious, harmony-filled and introspective. “‘In The…

  • Bnxn Returns with new single & video, “Phenomena”

    For his first solo single of 2024, sensational Nigerian singer-songwriter Bnxn tapped Malawian-South African producer Gemini Major. The brand new song is titled “Phenomena” and was released together with a charming music video. “Phenomena” blends afro-house and afro-pop, the result being a vibey song you will want to listen to again and again. Of course,…

  • Cheat Codes and Train reveal new single “Bloom” alongside captivating visual

    Los Angeles-based electronic music trio Cheat Codes joined forces with award-winning band Train for a new single called “Bloom”. With bright melodies and an alluring tropical flavour, the dance-pop record has all the hallmarks of a late summer anthem. The visual accompanying this song complements its breezy feel-good vibe perfectly. Cheat Codes noted, “Working with Pat and Train was…

  • Okean Elzy unveil “Lighthouse” single & video

    Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy are set to release their first-ever English-language album this coming October. They did unveil the title-track, “Lighthouse”, a few days ago, accompanying it with a stirring music video. “Lighthouse” is a heartfelt and passionate pop/rock song featuring John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls on vocals, and Travis Barker on drums.…

  • Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT debuts with “Don’t Tell Nobody” single

    Last Friday, the music world welcomed new Japanese boy band ONE OR EIGHT, who released their debut single, “Don’t Tell Nobody”. Infused with elements of modern hip hop, the dance-pop track was produced by Ryan Tedder (of One Republic) and David Stewart. It arrived accompanied by a sleek visual directed by Donghyeok Seo. The music…

  • Introducing Chanelle Ray: listen to her new single, “Still Waters”

    The song that introduced me to Chanelle Ray is a calming neo-soul tune, which the Washington-born singer-songwriter just released last Friday. Actually, “Still Waters” is only her second single, having debuted about 3 years ago with the rhythmic jazzy cut, “Space“. Chanelle Ray has an astounding voice. Her ability to deliver emotionally engaging songs is…

  • TJ Wilkins presents soulful summer anthem, “Picture Us”

    TJ Wilkins has got soul. It oozes from his music. The Los Angeles native’s newest single, “Picture Us”, is particularly sublime. The smooth retro-soul track is lifted from TJ’s upcoming album, Yesterday, Today, Forever, which is scheduled to drop this coming October. “Picture Us” is a joyous and colourful romantic song with a laidback summer…

  • Nessi Gomes releases cinematic visuals for “Morning Mirrors”

    Nessi Gomes is a seasoned singer-songwriter hailing from the British Island of Guernsey. Born to Portuguese parents, she infuses her heritage into her music, blending ethnic folk with modern pop. Recently, Nessi released a riveting, cinematic video for her latest single, “Morning Mirrors”. This song marks a new artistic direction for her. Lyrically, it confronts…

  • PawPaw Rod releases Doobie Mouth EP: listen

    Preceded by amazing singles like “Hello Dear” and “Shadow”, and having been eagerly anticipated, the new project by genre-bending artist PawPaw Rod is finally here. Doobie Mouth (An EP From PawPaw Rod) is 7 tracks, and was released on 9th August via GODEMODE. It arrived with new songs like “Cherry Tree” and “Ain’t Too Cool”.…

  • Liv Miraldi has “Unfinished Business” as she releases new EP titled 2019

    Liv Miraldi has over the last few years built a reputation in the indie scene as one of the songwriters to watch, even working with artists such as Marc E. Bassy, Johnny Orlando, Arlissa, and Lily Fitts. Continuing steadily in that inspiring path, the Ohio native and LA transplant has just unveiled a brand new…

  • Jamaican artist Keznamdi releases new song “Pressure”, music video to follow

    Titled “Pressure”, the newest song by Jamaican singer Keznamdi combines the conscious lyrics of reggae music with Afropop’s infectious rhythms. The artist’s vocal prowess is highlighted as he sings about conquering obstacles and staying resilient when things get tough. Keznamdi flew to Ghana to shoot the music video which captures the vibrance and solidarity that…

  • Hear “Memories of Me” by Clay and Kelsy

    Los Angeles-based indie-electronic duo Clay and Kelsy retuned last Thursday with “Memories of Me”, a moody and pensive song billed as the fourth single from their upcoming debut EP, I Am. “Memories of Me” delves into the choking desperation that comes after self-destruction. The track is both evocative and mesmerizing. Produced by the duo, and mastered…

  • Watch Olamide’s video for “Uptown Disco”, from his Ikigai EP

    Nigerian music trailblazer Olamide has just dropped new visuals for his song “Uptown Disco”, which features Asake and Fireboy DML. The track is part of Olamide’s latest EP, IKIGAI / 生き甲斐, VOL.1, which arrived via own label, YBNL Nation. “Uptown Disco” taps into the Nigerian amapiano wave, with Asake’s inclusion being a no-brainer. Fireboy also…

  • Afro-pop Roundup: 9 Fresh Tunes for Your Playlist

    Every week, fans of afro-pop music are presented with amazing new music from both mainstream and obscure artists. The latest roundup highlights the creative diversity in this music scene. You will find fresh new songs and videos from artists such as Mr Eazi, Bien, Lyzaira and 1da Banton. H-Money x Reekado Banks – “Tic Tik”…

  • Album Review: I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said by Icarus Phoenix

    At a time when we were desperately hoping to put the deadly pandemic behind us, a band was being formed in the US city of Baltimore. Drew Danburry had just relocated there, and soon formed Icarus Phoenix alongside a group of very talented musicians. The outfit currently comprises Drew (vocals & guitar), Eli Sims (drums),…

  • Stream Leah Mason’s debut album, HEXED

    Nashville-based singer-songwriter Leah Mason has finally unveiled her debut album, HEXED. The 13-song LP showcases her melody-driven alt-pop style. It arrived on August 9th together with the music video for title-track, “HEXED”. “‘Hexed’ is about the moments where it feels like the universe is conspiring against you. There were times over the past year when…

  • Pop Music Roundup: 6 Heartfelt Songs to Listen To Right Now

    Music is supposed to resonate with listeners on an emotional level. In the pop music realm where records are supposed to be catchy, it’s refreshing to find songs that are both captivating and relatable. Our latest pop roundup features 6 emotional yet irresistibly catchy songs from the likes of Gia Darcy and Ellee Duke. Gia…

  • Introducing dance-pop outfit The Real Mack The Knife

    Although they’re making music behind a veil, The Real Mack The Knife are all about pushing the message of love and unity. The outfit’s style is disco-influenced dance-pop music. The song “Venezia Vibe” captures their style perfectly. It’s invigorating, nostalgic, and was created as a tribute to Piccolo Mondo, the oldest and only disco dance club…

  • In “Avalanche”, BAYEM Delivers an Anthem: Listen

    German-American artist BAYEM is making waves with his new song, “Avalanche”, which dropped last week. The scintillating alt-pop anthem introduces new listeners to his ‘modern pop’ style. Hints of post-new wave synth rock are discernible. Thanks to the the track’s polished production, BAYEM got to flaunt his amazing vocals. Altogether, “Avalanche” is upbeat and super…

  • Teenage singer Veda releases debut single, “Wannabe Me”

    Just like her father Bobby Amaru (who is the frontman of the rock band Saliva), Veda is venturing into music at a very tender age. The 13-year-old American singer recently released her debut single, “Wannabe Me”. Prior to this, she had been entertaining listeners online alongside her dad, amassing thousands of TikTok fans in the…

  • Stream Groove Chronicles, the new album by funk-soul band Freedust

    Freedust, the UK-based funk/soul outfit founded by Daniele Carmosino and Lisa Widmark, have just unveiled a new album titled Groove Chronicles. The project is 12 tracks long, and includes “What We’ve Lost”, a song featuring Barcelona-based rapper (and Freedust’s long-time collaborator) Mebreeze. Delving into the challenges of living in a corrupt system, “What We’ve Lost”…

  • Listen and dance to June’s bubbly new track, “Crave”

    Released last Friday, August 3rd, “Crave” is the latest offering from emerging artist June. The sultry and vibrant dance-pop track follows her “Hands Of Time” single, another “Crave” is about yearning for new experiences, and captures the thrill of meeting someone new. June’s performance is bubbly and vivacious. The Houston, Texas native is currently experimenting…

  • “Set Free” is Taylor DeBlock’s first new song in two years: listen

    LA-based singer-songwriter Taylor DeBlock returns with his first new single in almost two years. The chill alt-R&B song is called “Set Free”, and tells his coming-of-age story. Capturing the angst of growing up, it’s about embracing the next chapter in life. “This is my story of growing older and letting go of adolescence,” Taylor reveals.…

  • HAYLA presents new music video for “Freefall”

    Liverpool-native singer HAYLA has built a name for herself in the EDM scene, thanks to her ability to craft captivating toplines. The last few months has seen her experience an incredible growth in fanbase. A fortnight ago, she delivered a solo single called “Freefall”, returning last weekend with the official music video. The emotive progressive…

  • Dawson returns with 2-track single, “More than I bargained for”

    After a year of not releasing music, Australian artist Dawson is back. His new single “More than I bargained for” arrived last Friday accompanied by a B-side named “If I could read you, would I want to?”. These two tracks exhibit the singer-songwriter’s ambient indie-electronic style. “More than I bargained for”, which we added to…

  • Listen to Suzanne Sheer’s Jabair-assisted new song, “Touch Me”

    US electro pop singer Suzanne Sheer is never afraid to experiment with new styles. This time round, she teamed up with Philadelphia-based DJ/producer Jabair to create “Touch”, a sultry song characterized by seductive rhythms. The track blends elements of UK Garage and Two-Step, and is guaranteed to make listeners want to dance. Plus, it has…

  • Betawelt duo taps Max Buskohl for “Okay Let’s Go”: listen

    “Okay Let’s Go” is a new track from new production duo Betawelt and talented singer Max Buskohl, both of whom are from Germany. The disco-washed dance-pop track is imbued with influences from house music. From the inspired production to the amazing topline, it is quite a dancefloor-filler. “Okay Let’s Go” is fun and anthemic. Out…

  • Sarah Klang reveals new song & video called “Beautiful Woman”

    With the release of “Beautiful Woman” a few days ago, soul-stirring Swedish singer Sarah Klang initiated the process towards her next album, which will be the follow-up to Mercedes (2023). This new song was produced by the Grammy-nominated Eric D. Johnson, and paired with a beautiful music video directed by Marcus Söderlund. Simply put, “Beautiful…

  • Kelvin Jones is back with new anthem, “MÉXICO”

    Continuing his streak of radio-friendly singles, Kelvin Jones returned on August 2nd with a new single called “MÉXICO”. On this track, the Zimbabean-born dance-pop artist shares details of his drama-tinged romantic adventures, just like he did on “Piano“. His upcoming LP is nicely taking shape. “MÉXICO” blends tropical, afrobeats, and global dance flavours, and is,…

  • Alba Rose drops “Subside (Wasting My Days)” visuals

    Alba Rose has just dropped the visuals for her single “Subside (Wasting My Days)”. Releasing the catchy dance-pop song back in February, the Auckland-based New Zealander co-directed this new video with Asher Marshall. With “Subside (Wasting My Days)”, Alba encourages listeners to embrace the unpredictability of life and break free of the repetitive mental patterns.…

  • Listen to TENDER’s mesmerising new song, “cutting grass”

    Brighton and London-based duo TENDER have been serving up some amazing tunes in the last one year, with “cutting grass” being their most recent. The trippy and mesmerising indie-electronic song brings us a step closer to the release of their upcoming album called Flux (due September 6th). “cutting grass” is about taking kindness for granted. “When…

  • Loryn Taggart returns with new single, “Walls”

    Releasing her debut album last September, Hungarian-Canadian musician Loryn Taggart continues to push the envelop with her genre-bending songs. The singer captured our hearts last year with her “Scandal Monger” single. Her most recent release arrived last week. Called “Walls”, it’s a warm, heartfelt jazz-pop number created in collaboration with producer Howie Beck. Speaking about this…

  • Listen to KEPIK and LYCA’s “Ghost Of You”

    “Ghost Of You” is the resulting track from the recent collaboration between Hawaii-born electronic producer KEPIK and London-based singer LYCA. The emotive future bass track was released on SLANDER‘s imprint, Heaven Sent. “Ghost Of You” finds LYCA laying haunting vocals over a moody, trap-infused instrumental. This track brims with synths and punchy beats, showcasing KEPIK’s…

  • Hear Lyves’ newest song, “REM”

    Following her “Plenty Of Ways” single, UK vocal powerhouse Lyves returned a couple of days ago with “REM”, with this new track offering fans a second taste of her upcoming project, Out of the Blue. The song was written by Lyves alongside Chris Brice, Drew Wynen, Luigi Casanova, and mixed by acclaimed engineer Adam Jaffrey.…

  • Lewis Fitzgerald & NSG present new video, “Tell Your Ex (Woi Oi)”

    Rising South London artist Lewis Fitzgerald was joined by Hackney-based 6-piece collective NSG for a new banger. The catchy afro-swing tune is called “Tell Your Ex (Woi Oi)” and arrived paired with a vibrant, party-loving music video directed by Jack Stangaard. “Tell Your Ex (Woi Oi)” is shaping up to be an urban summer smash.…

  • Album Review: ALETHIA by ALETHIA

    Self-titled, the debut album by Melbourne-based singer-songwriter ALETHIA is a collection of songs exploring the essence of life and its varied experiences. If you ask the Colombian-born artist, just like any other person, she will tell you she’s had some ups and downs. This album delves into her personal journey. ALETHIA is divided into 4…

  • Téo Amo drops a breezy dance tune called “Feel It”

    Genre-bending artist & producer Téo Amo returned the other week with a breezy indie-dance track called “Feel It”. Packed with warm drum beats, tantalizing synths, groovy basslines and creamy melodies, this song oozes relaxing summer vibes. You’ll hear elements of funk, house, pop and R&B. “Feel It” is a great way to enter Téo Amo’s…

  • Soul music roundup: 7 smooth tracks you’ve got to add to your playlist

    Soul music has an unbeatable timeless appeal. In our latest roundup, we selected seven tracks that should be in your playlist(s) already. You will be captivated by velvety vocals, lush instrumentations and sentimental lyrics. The songs are by the likes of Vanessa Collier, Menajerie, Mak Ro and Avery Raquel. Vanessa Collier – “Wild as a…

  • Listen to “Saxooo” by LALENA, David Hasert and Niconé

    From Germany comes this exhilarating new techno/house single, “Saxooo”. A collaboration between DJ/producers LALENA, David Hasert and Niconé, it features a remix by DJ Franca. This release is out via Bar 25 Music. Both tracks are exceptional. While the original version brims with strong vocals and intoxicating sax melodies, the remix is stripped of these elements, and…

  • Here is Brando’s “Last Kiss”: listen

    The most recent release from Los Angeles artist Brando is the single “Last Kiss”. It dropped two Fridays ago via Armada Music. With amazing EDM synths and uptempo beats, the song is reminiscent of the dance anthems of the past. “Last Kiss” captures the magic of the moment and the ecstasy of living life on…

  • Vybz Kartel and his Co-Accused Finally Freed, Will Not be Retried

    Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St. John, will not face a new trial for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. This decision was unanimously ruled by the Court of Appeal. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, who led the three-judge panel alongside Paulette Williams and David Fraser, announced the…