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  • Dance to “Cherry Trees” by Maddbayy duo

    Maddbayy was formed when two musicians with clashing personalities and backgrounds met in a Los Angeles studio. Core to the duo’s sound is an overt disregard for genre boundaries. This is well exemplified in their new single, “Chery Trees”. An extra upbeat indie-pop with electronic influences, “Cherry Trees” will get you to dance. Its exultant…

  • IkeN’s new song “Miss Me” readies us for his upcoming album

    Rising Kenyan R&B singer-songwriter IkeN shared a new single last weekend. Called “Miss Me”, it brings us closer to the release of the SA-based artist’s upcoming album, “Galatea”. This new song is about a love that is fading away. Through his smooth glistening vocals, IkeN pleadingly reminds his partner of the special moments shared. “Miss…

  • San Pacho & Notelle join forces for an invigorating track, “In Your Mind”

    “In Your Mind” is the result of the collaboration between Croatian EDM producer San Pacho and vocalist Notelle. The invigorating electronic dance track carries a hypnotic groove and seductive lyrics. Notelle delivery matches the energy of the San Pacho’s production. This song was released via Insomniac Records. San Pacho notes, “It was during ADE 2022,…

  • Lauryn Macfarlane’s newest song finds her ready to “Dive” in

    After more than two years of not releasing new music, Lauryn Macfarlane returns to our pages with a new song called “Dive”. The Canadian alt-pop artist first crossed our radar in 2020 when she dropped her “Friendly” single. For this new song, Lauryn travelled to Los Angeles to work with fellow Montreal native Jason Kellner…

  • Hear Natalie Clark’s empowering new song called “Late Train”

    “Late Train” is an empowering ballad from Scottish-born singer-songwriter Natalie Clark. Her sincere lyrics and fervent delivery will definitely resonate with those in need of some element of hope. This song was produced by Todd Spadafore. Musically, “Late Train” highlights the LA-based artist’s soulful indie-pop style. A few years ago, Natalie traded her teaching career…

  • Pop newcomer youcallmecarla delivers “mental”

    Hailing from Southern Germany is a talented singer-songwriter named Carla Freude (she uses the moniker youcallmecarla). The young artist started writing as a teenager and has been able to craft a style uniquely hers. youcallmecarla recently released the track “mental”. Musically upbeat yet lyrically haunting, it is curiously refreshing. The track was produced by Axel…

  • Michael Kirby drops new tune “The Real Thing” feat. Bloodbathblair

    The latest single from New York City-based artist Michael Kirby saw him link up with rapper Bloodbathblair. It’s a chill R&B/hip hop song called “The Real Thing”. This one is for the hopeless romantics, those looking for ‘the real thing’. “I have a lot of friends with NYC dating horror stories, and got inspired to…

  • Soft Loft present “Rose Colored”; listen & dance to the new track

    It’s probably the right time to get to know Soft Loft, the new indie-pop band from Switzerland. They just unveiled the first single from their planned debut album titled The Party and the Mess. “Rose Colored” is the name of that song. “Rose Colored” is an upbeat, melody-drenched and uplifting tune. With its groovy bassline,…

  • LUM!X shares “Kids Like Us”, an anthem that introduces LUCiD & FRiENDS collective

    21-year-old EDM musician LUM!X bottled that boisterous youthful energy into a dance-pop anthem named “Kids Like Us”. Featuring newly minted songwriting super-collective LUCiD & FRiENDS, the track begins with warm melodic vocals and guitar strums which progressively give way for a joyful choral hook and an energetic drop. “Kids Like Us” is rapturous and nostalgia-inducing.…

  • Grace Acladna unveils “Mothers Car” single & video

    Grace Acladna has remained a sensation in the London scene since the unveiling of her 2015 EP, Songs of the Subconscious. A singer and model who also produces music and plays instruments, her multiple talents usually come to play on each release. Acladna’s latest effort is called “Mothers Car”, a moody neo-soul track with hints…

  • Hear Australian band Two Times Shy’s new song, “Wits End”

    Pop-punk outfit Two Times Shy released a new single named “Wits End”. This offering follows the emerging Aussie-band’s EP, It Looks Better Than It Sounds EP, and the single “Gone”, which dropped in March and July, respectively. “Wits End” is a high-octane track that encapsulates Two Times Shy’s signature sound. I really love the contagious…

  • Singer Jeryko joined by composer Max Aruj on new track “If I Forget”

    Jeryko is an immensely talented singer-songwriter. To give you a taste of the New York artist’s music, here is his new song “If I Forget”. The folksy track was created together with composer Max Aruj who added to it a cinematic touch. “If I Forget” is Jeryko a re-imagination of an old song talking about…

  • Carol C teams up with Pimps of Joytime and reveals “Secrets”

    There is this new single by American artist Carol C that I recommend you give a listen. The alt. soul song is called “Secrets” and features Pimps of Joytime. It’s well written and well produced. “Secrets” is a chilled down romantic piece penned about a secret crush on a friend. The Brian Gitkon-produced song did…

  • Kenny Sharp shares new song; listen to “The Louvre”

    Soulful American singer Kenny Sharp soothes our nerves with a new song called “The Louvre”. This delectable track blends various influences including blues/rock and pop to create a song you will be listening to all day long. “The Louvre” manages to capture the moment vividly. The track’s instrumentation complements the lyrics nicely. The song arrived…

  • Shaheed and DJ Supreme reveal “Something to Ride To” video

    The duo of Shaheed and DJ Supreme are back with “Something to Ride To”. Featuring vocals by Lauren Strain, the new song was released together with a music video directed by Richard Giles. It’s part of Shaheed and DJ Supreme’s upcoming album, The Art of Throwing Darts. “Something to Ride To” sees the Birmingham, Alabama…

  • Egzod & Dead Rose release “For The Love”, a new single feat. Meggie York

    There is this new EDM track bringing together producers Egzod and Dead Rose as well as singer Meggie York. The song is called “For The Love”. With a production heavy on synths, the record sounds lovely. Meggie’s vocals and the synth melodies are particularly captivating. “For The Love” provides a refreshing listen. Follow the artists…

  • PAENDA’s newest single urges listeners to “get tough”

    Austrian dance-pop musician PAENDA returns to our stereo systems with a brand new single. Calling this one “get tough”, she created a catchy uplifting anthem. The song stems from the realisation that one has to toughen up to achieve their goals. “Especially as a woman you often have to work twice as hard to achieve…

  • Jboz shares new song; listen to “Excited!”

    San Diego R&B/hip hop artist Jboz did serve up a new single called “Excited!”. This fun upbeat track gets us closer to the release of his upcoming EP titled Colors. Listening to this song — as well as the artist’s previous singles “Nighttime” and “Balloons” — gives you a proper taste of Jboz’s uniquely blended…

  • Album Review: Dirty Shine by ZZ Ward

    Inherently coded into ZZ Ward‘s musical DNA is the proclivity to fuse genres, with blues and hip hop forming the core. The artist’s new album, Dirty Shine, not only highlights this creative approach but also a mantra that has been embraced by herself and her fans alike. “The concept of ‘dirty shine’ is larger than…

  • Listen to Bronze Whale’s “Where We’ve Gone”

    For the amazing duo of Aaron Jaques and Benny Alley, together known as Bronze Whale, “Where We’ve Gone” is a truly special song. It is their most recent release. A moody yet uplifting electro pop piece, Bronze Whale say they’ve been cooking it for a whole. “The instrumental of this song started as a remix…

  • Tess Anderson releases new single called “Self Control”

    Tess Anderson is a newcomer worth keeping tabs on. The Canadian singer-songwriter recently released “Self Control”, her second offering of 2023. A brilliantly produced and shimmering alt-pop number, “Self Control” is totally mesmerizing. Besides showcasing the Vancouver-based artist’s great vocals, the song brings to the fore her impressive songwriting. As a release, it kickstarts a…

  • Get to know SYTË; listen to the duo’s new song “Yours For Life”

    Singer Nita Kaja and producer Drin Tashi are the two artists behind SYTË, a new duo emerging out of New York City. Their name is derived from the Albanian word for ‘eyes’. Nita and Drin met in Pristina, Kosovo in 2016 and forged a chemistry, both romantically and creatively. Currently, the pair is working on…

  • With an album in the works, Eric Ananda shares new song “Wait For You”

    Following Eric Ananda‘s single “Walking Away” released back in March, the Kenyan artist & producer returned with another one at the beginning of this month. Called “Wait For You”, the new track offers us another taste of what to expect on the musician’s upcoming album titled Sunsets and Daydreams. Speaking about “Wait For You”, Ananda…

  • Hear Eden Rain’s new piece, “I Found My Brain”

    Hailing from Leeds but currently residing in London, Eden Rain is a buzzworthy artist, thanks to her mesmeric songwriting. She has already enthralled us with songs like “Rent In The City” and “Being Human”. The independent UK singer and songwriter has a new one named “I Found My Brain”. Produced by Halfrhymes, this is quite…

  • Feel “the vibe” of Earl Hondo’s southernplayalistic EP

    southernplayalistic is the name of the new EP by up-and-coming US rapper Earl Hondo. The project carries seven tracks, including “the vibe”. Earl was born Langhorne, Pennsylvania and is currently based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Naming Dizzy Gillespie, Outkast, Yolanda Adams and Donny Hathaway, among others, as some of the artists who have had great…

  • Cupnoodle reveals “That Pretty” music video

    Bangkok-based singer-songwriter Cupnoodle is known for her honest lyrics and soulful indie style. The artist did release a new song called “That Pretty” two weeks ago and she’s since unveiled the music video. Filmed on location in Khao Yai, Thailand, this video perfectly suits the heartfelt song. “That Pretty” is steeped in honesty, with Cupnoodle…

  • Close Talker are back new song called “Papier-mâché”

    Close Talker are back. The Canadian trio recently unveiled a brand new single called “Papier-mâché”. Hailing from Saskatoon, Close Talker consists three members Will, Matthew and Chris. For a song that marks the band’s return, “Papier-mâché” is as impressive as you’d expect. The indie-pop track is vibrant and rich in melodies. It was produced by…

  • Drew Schueler and Herine serve up “Whiskey Sour”

    Here is a new duet pairing rising Nashville pop artists Drew Schueler and Herine. The song is called “Whiskey Sour” and was produced by Drew. You may recall his lovely duet with another Nashville up-and-comer Kiki Halliday (that 2022 single is called “Ruins“). With “Whiskey Sour”, Schueler and Herine weave a moody emotional track. The…

  • Eriel Indigo rings the “Rebel Bell” on her return

    It’s been two years since Eriel Indigo shared “Wasted”, a release that informed our 2021 interview with her. Maintaining her uncompromisable sense of self-expression, something which is just as empowering as it is provocative, she created a new song aptly titled “Rebel Bell”. As usual, this independent artist arrived armed with witty lyricism and impeccable…

  • Let’s dance to Uzia’s new track, “Awake”

    At the beginning of 2023, Norwegian/Congolese dance-pop singer Uzia released an anthem in the form of “Ain’t My Problem”. She’d created the song in collaboration with G Senz whose services she retained for her latest single. The new song is called “Awake” and it’s an infectious disco-tinged banger with a catchy hook and immersive groove.…

  • Eduardo Rayez features ZĒL on “Butterflies”; listen to the new single

    UK house/EDM musician Eduardo Rayez did link up with ZĒL for a collaboration named “Butterflies”. With its melodic synths and punchy bass, the song is quite captivating. You don’t have to be a keen EDM fan to enjoy this song. I love the powerful vocals that carry the emotional lyrics. “Butterflies” is romance-driven and sentimental.…

  • Beck Pete’s “Bite Down” video looks sterling; watch

    This soulful alt-pop song called “Bite Down” is Beck Pete‘s first release in a while. The Los Angeles-based artist released this harmony-laden track alongside a beautiful visual, a video in which she delivers a sterling performance. “Bite Down” is irresistibly smooth but still quite thoughtful and candid. Pete says, “In a world where strength is…

  • Listen to Supermood’s debut song “Get Away”

    Supermood recently shared his debut single “Get Away” and I bet you’ll enjoying listening to it. A song capturing his adventurous spirit, it’s such a catchy indie-pop tune. Supermood, who is a New York-raised artist, took up a nomadic lifestyle after his stay in Kyiv, Ukraine, was cut short last year. “‘Get Away’ is about…

  • EP Review: ‘Everything Will Crash and Burn’ by Wesley Black

    Ever since he made his entry into the music industry a few years ago, Wesley Black has gone about his business with unbridled boldness. From his unapologetic lyrics to his genre-blurring sound, the Australian artist keeps it edgy. Black’s new EP, Everything Will Crash and Burn, is not just him spelling doom though. In under…

  • Ella Loudon reveals “Dreams” as she delivers debut single; watch video

    The multi-talented Ella Loudon recently made her debut as a singer with the song “Dreams”. Ella, a US-based British actress, model and now artist, paired this song with a monochromatic, retro visual that highlights her multifaceted artistry. The video was directed by Samantha Scaffidi, with creative direction from Ella herself. Powered by her jazz-inflected vocals,…

  • Woody releases debut EP titled Roots

    Earlier this year, Aipate introduced to you a newcomer from the UK called Woody. This was back in April, after the young singer-songwriter had just shared “I Can’t Believe It“. That single is one of the tracks on Woody’s debut EP titled Roots. The eight-song mini album was released on September 1. Roots arrived with…

  • Jason Shay collaborates with Herschel Lamont on “Two’s Company”; listen

    Montreal-based Canadian artist Jason Shay joined forces with American singer Herschel Lamont and they created “Two’s Company”. Produced by Shay, who also delivers the smooth rap, this hip hop-infused R&B/funk song is sexy and seductive. And it’s got quite an engaging groove. Lamon’s velvety vocals make the chorus particularly alluring. I bet you’ll love the…

  • B.Miles is back with “Separate Rooms” video

    “Separate Rooms” is another sublime indie-pop piece from New York singer B.Miles. The artist enlisted Oliver Shahery who, with the help of Matias Quarleri, created the engrossing video that accompanies this song. “Separate Rooms” is taken from B.Miles’ just announced upcoming album, Different Pages. The artist notes, “As so much of this album was written…

  • See MacArthur Maze’s “Panther Bruce Lee” video, stream their Blvck Saturday LP

    It’s only early this year that I was introduced to MacArthur Maze when the hip hop collective released a song called “San Pablo Dam“. Well, the Bay Area-based crew proceeded to release their debut album titled Blvck Saturday (on 28th July, via Table5 Music Group). “Panther Bruce Lee”, which is one of the 11 tracks…

  • Emma Ogier is “Too Young For That”; hear her latest song

    As an artist, Emma Ogier is having a quite remarkable 2023. About two months ago, the 19-year-old American singer-songwriter released her debut single “First Base” which was very well received. Since then, she’s shared two other songs. The most recent, “Too Young For That”, has a beautiful visual accompaniment. The track showcases Emma’s Americana-flavoured indie-pop sound.…

  • “Running Out Of Time” by Good Rzn is imbued with a sense of urgency; listen

    “Running Out Of Time” is a newly released alt-pop song by Los Angeles based duo Good Rzn. It is the first single lifted from their upcoming debut EP, Falling In Slow Motion. Good Rzn have released a number of songs since their 2021 debut. Sonically, “Running Out Of Time” links rock and electronic worlds. The…

  • Get to know Jahnel Daliya and watch her video for “The Long Way”

    Aipate shines the spotlight on Northern Virginia singer-songwriter Jahnel Daliya. Fuelled by her soulful voice, Daliya’s sound is a bewitching blend of folk, rock and pop. The artist’s latest single “The Long Way” well encapsulates her music style. It is a yearnful song telling a story of first impressions, intrigue and desire. Daliya shares, “I…

  • Betty Booom joined by Masha Ray for “Sway (Swing House Mix)”

    A recent collaboration between two female electro-swing powerhouses resulted in this tune that I’d like you to listen to. The two are South African DJ/producer Betty Booom and the Marsha Ray duo. Named “Sway (Swing House Mix)”, it is a modern rework of the timeless classic by Michael Bublé. This version sees addition of horns,…

  • Hear Dallas Tamaira’s calming song, “Stormy”

    Globally recognized for his soulful sound, New Zealand artist and producer Dallas Tamaira gives each of his songs a special touch. “Stormy” is the musician’s latest release. This tune serves as the first single lifted from Tamaira’s forthcoming EP titled Levels (due November 3, via Sony Music NZ). “Stormy” feels calming and soothing, thanks to…

  • Alli Fitz shares “Falling Star” video; watch the visual

    American singer-songwriter Alli Fitz returned with a disco-pop anthem named “Falling Star”. She paired the track with an alluring music video. The dance-pop track gets its warmth from Alli’s vibrant and sultry performance. I find both the song and video quite refreshing. “Falling Star” will be a great addition to your fun/relaxation playlist. Watch the…

  • RYTERBAND shares new piece called “Camouflage”

    RYTERBAND is a Los Angeles-based artist, songwriter and producer with his feet in the indie world as well as the house music scene. He’s immensely talented and this has helped him rake in millions of streams. “Camouflage” is his latest offering. This song is an indie-rock piece delving into one’s struggles with self-expression. As a…

  • Carver Jones drops first single, “JEANS”

    Carver Jones is one of those artists who have you fully convinced immediately you listen to their debut single. The 20-year-old American singer recently released his first single: a guitar-driven indie-R&B track called “JEANS”. Carver’s lyrics are heartfelt and empowering; he sings about the pursuit of his dream of being a musician. “‘JEANS’ is my…

  • Delara serves up new track, “Unbound”

    Norwegian-Iranian pop singer Delara unleashed full vocal power on her new song “Unbound”. The track is a moving ode to her mother. With amazing vocal harmonies that augment Delara’s delivery, the track’s production is clean and elegant. Of course, considering the influences from Persian music, the singer’s identity is properly emphasized. “Unbound” carries a deep…

  • Hear Xixel Langa’s ode to “Maputo”, her hometown

    If you don’t already, you need to know about Xixel Langa, the talented Mozambican dancer and songstress. With her latest song, “Maputo”, she welcomes us to her city. I suggest that this song be your entry point into Xixel’s world. The artist’s sound is jazz-inflected Afro-fusion. On this track, the soulful vocals and lush instrumentation…

  • “We Can’t Keep Running Away,” Nathaniel Paul declares in new song

    American musician Nathaniel Paul has a new single, “We Can’t Keep Running Away”. It is also the title track of his sophomore album, which arrives soon. “We Can’t Keep Running Away” is an upbeat indie-pop song with a driving groove. The melodies sprinkled over the track, together with the smooth vocals, guarantee that you’ll have…