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  • Introducing Igimèjí; listen to the duo’s latest song “Crazy (for you)”

    For Kayla Scales and Oladipo Oyediran, what started as a romantic adventure soon extended into a music project. Hailing from Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, the two make music together as Igimèjí. They’ve since shared a couple of releases, including an EP (2021). You need to listen to the duo’s new single “Crazy (for you)”. The disco-pop…

  • cudos present new track, “too hot outside”

    You’ll definitely enjoy this new song called “too hot outside” by cudos. This US duo is made up by Alex Puchalski and Daniel Piper, who are singer-songwriters, multi-instrumentalists and producers from New York. “too hot outside” is a groovy indie-electronic track. It is laden with infectious melodies and smooth vocals. About it, cudos said, “we…

  • Coely reveals music video for “Fruit of Bantu” feat. Shaka Shams

    Belgian artist Coely did reveal the music video for her song “Fruit Of Bantu”. The hip hop track features Shaka Shams and is one of the tracks on her new album, Alive, which dropped back in March. “Fruit Of Bantu” is blunt and powerful. Coely shares, “‘Fruit of Bantu’ was one of the hardest songs…

  • Listen to “Never Right” by Sea Glass and Yes Kid

    New York-based producer Sea Glass (birth-name Jake Muskat) recently joined forces with singer-songwriter Yael Kaufman (a.k.a. Yes Kid) for a song. The result is a nostalgia-driven indie track christened “Never Right”. Carrying Yael’s tender vocals and filled with warm melodies, it is so beautiful. “Being a love song of sorts, I felt the song could…

  • Hear Francisco Martin’s “Breakfast for Dinner”

    Singer-songwriter Francisco Martin has a new single “Breakfast For Dinner”. With this one, the US artist who hails from California’s Bay Area created a beautiful song about the mutual support and deep connection between two people. You’ll love the soothing pop/soul sound and heartfelt lyrics. Martin once again flourishes vocally on this track. “This song…

  • Merlot Embargo share new song “Inside My Head”

    Scarlet and Geoff of indie duo Merlot Embargo are back. “Inside My Head” is their newest release. “Inside My Head” delves into ‘toxic masculinity and mansplaining’. It was written from Scarlet’s perspective and experiences. The singer shares, “How many times did it feel like some guy just wanted to ‘Get inside my head’ or ‘pick…

  • Cam Be & Neak share “Foreva” feat. Demetrius Rhymes, Yaw and Simone Yael

    Out now, “Foreva” is the newest release from frequent collaborators Cam Be and Neak. The jazzy, soulful hip hop song features Demetrius Rhymes, Yaw and Simone Yael. It’s the second single taken from Cam & Neak’s upcoming project titled a film called black. “Forever” is introspective: a reflection on love lost. The bars on each…

  • NIVEK & Brandon Chase share new collab, “Set My World On Fire”

    NIVEK is a rising Italian DJ and producer. Brandon Chase, on the other hand, is a talented singer-songwriter from Texas, USA. The two recently joined forces and delivered a summer anthem in the form of “Set My World On Fire” This chill EDM song takes the best from both worlds. It’s a pop-inflected house cut…

  • Listen to JUICYPEAR’s “This Is Love”

    JUICYPEAR — the duo of Jacob and Jasmine Mayeda — are back. The outfit shared a new song called “This Is Love” on 7th July. It is JUICYPEAR‘s first offering of 2023 and another amazing release from them. Typical of their disco-pop style, the song is bouncy and upbeat — something to get you to…

  • Obeeyay seeks “Closure” on new song

    Following his 2022 EP, Winnin’, Obeeyay is back with a new single, “Closure”. With this one, he created a dance-pop tune that, as the title suggests, is about ‘looking for closure in a relationship’. The track’s production is crisp; it blends elements from hip hop, afropop, dancehall and mainstream pop. While it’s emotional lyrically, the…

  • SABAI, Hoang and Casey Cook join forces on “North Star”

    Released on IKIGAI music is “North Star”, a collaboration between melodic bass producers SABAI and Hoang. The chill EDM track features vocals by LA-based singer Casey Cook. Thanks to Cook’s emotional delivery and the nicely building instrumentation, “North Star” is moving and uplifting. It is an ode to music and its importance in the life…

  • The Palava share a new song named “Useless”; give it a listen

    From York, England comes The Palava. They’re a five-piece indie rock band that was formed during a drunken conversation between friends. “Pavde With Gold” — their first single — was released in 2020. The Palava have a new song called “Useless”. The track was recorded at Lincoln’s Chapel Studio with Catfish and Pieter Rietkerk, the…

  • Pucho y Tucutu return with “AMANECÍ” video

    US-based Venezuelan duo Pucho y Tucutu are back with that tropical heat. Their latest single “AMANECÍ” is a Latin-urban banger with lots and lots of carefree energy. “AMANECÍ” is a fun party song, with that vibe extending into the music video which you can see above. Typical of the duo’s songs, its rhythms will get…

  • Listen to “Give Thanks (Mind Your Business)” by Nigerian singer Majestic BN

    Nigerian-born London-based Afrobeats singer/songwriter Majestic BN released a new single the other Friday. A song about gratitude, it was named “Give Thanks (Mind Your Business)”. The song is infectious; it’s filled with captivating melodies and engaging rhythms. BN’s vocals are so smooth that you’ll be singing along to “Give Thanks (Mind Your Business)”. As you…

  • BOWIE reveals the artful “Good All On My Own” video

    BOWIE is a German-based artist whose brand of ‘art pop’ is well captured in her newest single “Good All On My Own”. This electro pop track serves as the initial offering taken from her upcoming EP titled The Right Way Up (to be released later in September). “Good All On My Own” is both provocative and…

  • Jon Vinyl shares “Thinkin Bout You” feat. Jeremy Passion; watch visuals

    Jon Vinyl joined forces with Jeremy Passion for a new song and the result is simply immaculate. Titled “Thinkin Bout You”, the single was released together with an exquisite music video. “Thinkin Bout You” is a smooth soul track infused with bluesy guitars that augment its emotional feel. Jon’s delivery is particularly refreshing. Both fans…

  • Jonah Kagen shares “The Roads” alongside a lovely music video

    Here is another beautiful song from American singer Jonah Kagen. It’s called “The Roads”. You may remember Kagen from his 2022 song “hill that i’ll die on“. With “The Roads”, the 23-year-old artist created a solemn and affecting indie-folk piece about dealing with life transitions. He paired it with a lovely music video. “‘The Roads’…

  • MELONYX release their debut album, Soul Glow

    London-based ‘soul sisters’ MELONYX unveiled their debut album two weeks ago. Titled Soul Glow, the album arrived alongside focus-track, “Keep Stepping“. This song is about them achieving their music dream together. MELONXY is made up by Georgia Copeland and Nadia Latoya. The duo has, for the past couple of years, been showcasing their variedly influenced…

  • AmPm’s debut album Traveling Without Moving transports us from city to city — Review

    Never failing to be imaginative, AmPm approached their debut album, Traveling Without Moving, in quite a unique way. The masked Japanese electronic duo crafted sixteen tracks which they grouped into four batches. Each batch consists of 4 songs: an interlude plus 3 tracks which together encapsulate the distinct vibe of a city. The result is…

  • Autumn Girl Cry shares new single called “She Listens to Girl in Red”

    Autumn Girl Cry is a 16-year-old artist from Belgium. She makes bedroom pop music. “She Listens to Girl in Red” is her third (and newest) single. This track exhibits her music style. Its dreamy instrumentation, emotion-driven lyrics and hazy vocals contribute to the moody feel. Listen to “She Listens to Girl in Red” and keep…

  • Christopha stays self-assured on new track “Long Stretch”

    UK emcee Christopha has been on our radar for a while now. With each release, the London-bred artist continues to hone his rhyme skills. “Long Stretch” is his latest song, a testament to his grit. The grime record features production so crisp that it matches Christopha’s confidence and energy. With amazing flows, “Long Stretch” is…

  • Sadye reveals “Dark Side” single; watch the visual

    Sadye is proving to be a sensation. Recently, the American alt-pop princess did release her exuberant second single “Dark Side”. This is the follow-up to her amazing debut called “Bibical“. Sadye’s performance on “Dark Side” is simply outstanding. Covered in stellar production, the song is catchy and lyrically sarcastic. The artist explains, “I was falling…

  • Rwandese artist Eloi El releases “Anymore”

    Eloi El is a Rwandese EDM/pop artist and producer whose music journey is something of a fairytale. I mean, from being inspired by Kygo to switch from Afropop to house music, to working together with the superstar producer (in less than five years), is absolutely incredible. Eloi is currently signed to Kygo’s Palm Tree Records,…

  • Hear Nina Storey’s new song “When The Lights Go Out”

    “When The Lights Go Out” is a new single from American artist Nina Storey. The alt-pop track is energetic, melodious and seductive. Musically, it leans into pop/rock. Nina wrote “When The Lights Go Out” alongside Dan Lavery. Her delivery is amazing and complements the vibrant instrumentation. “When The Lights Go Out” has a catchy chorus…

  • Music collective T.H.E. releases new tune feat. Josiah Bassey; watch “Ijo” video

    A new music collective that you should get to know is The Hamsa Experiment, also known as T.H.E. For their songs, the genre-bending outfit works with various artists. T.H.E.’s newest offering saw them collaborate with Nigerian singer Josiah Bassey. Named “Ijo”, the song’s title means ‘dance’ in local pidgin. Josiah’s vocal delivery is as smooth…

  • Ceara Cavalieri reveals “Hot Mess” single

    It’s now clear that Ceara Cavalieri is a star in the making. The Californian alt-pop singer has been releasing amazing tunes and her latest is no different. She named this song “Hot Mess”. “Hot Mess” is an attitude-filled pop-rock banger. In her own words, Cavalieri says, it is “about flaunting your flaws unapologetically. Nobody’s perfect, and I…

  • Dacris taps Menuette as he shares “Someone Else’s Love”

    Producer Dacris tapped fellow Greek artist Menuette (vocals) and created a new anthem for the dancefloor. The house/pop tune is called “Someone Else’s Love”. It fits into any summer playlist. “Someone Else’s Love” is out via Dacris’ own label. Enjoy the track and add it to your selection. Dacris can be found on Instagram. Check…

  • Watch “New Religion” video by Fairy Best Life

    Fairy Best Life is the new project by an American singer called Sabrina. She recently released the music video for her debut single, “New Religion”. The catchy R&B/pop song was released last December. “New Religion” has a fantastical vibe which is further exhibited in the video. Its production is as glossy as the singer’s vocals.…

  • MISSIO serve up “Good Vibrations” on new song

    MISSIO are multi-instrumentalists Matthew Brue (vocals) and David Butler (poducer). The Texan duo is known for their genre-bending sound. “Good Vibrations” is the most recent offering from the outfit. This dance/synth pop track was released together with a fun video by Matthew Brue. Combining head-nodding drums and inviting synths, “Good Vibrations” has a catchy chorus…

  • What Are The Secrets Behind Great Songwriting?

    Guest Post by Brigitte Jacob On the back of many iconic songs in music history is good songwriting. While many elements typically work together to create a piece — from chords to melody and rhythm — well-written lyrics can elevate a song beyond just being catchy. In the case of Victoria Canal — recently awarded the Rising Star…

  • Listen & dance to “Take It Slow” by Ozonna

    After a five-year hiatus, Ozonna is back. The Nigeria-born London artist recently released a refreshing afrobeat track. He named the song “Take It Slow”. “Take It Slow” is jazz-inflected and groovy. You’ll be captivated by the midtempo beats, intoxicating saxophone melodies and amazing vocals. I’ve been playing this song on repeat since it dropped on…

  • Femke returns with “Safe in the Suburbs”

    US-based Dutch producer and singer-songwriter Femke returned with a new single, “Safe in the Suburbs”. Out via ENCI Records, the track follows 2022’s “Helpless”. “Safe in the Suburbs” is a harrowing piece that came paired with an illustrative video. Self-written and self-produced, the song was mixed and mastered by a team of seasoned engineers. Watch…

  • Kianja bares her soul on her new EP, Chapter Three

    UK neo-soul singer Kianja‘s latest EP, Chapter Three, is a four-track showcase of her musical influences. The East London artist is not a total newcomer though. For the past few years, she has captivated us with her 70s-inspired sound and powerful voice. Chapter Three continues this rich and emotion-driven style. The first track “Ever Since…

  • AY Young reveals “2030” video; watch

    US artist and activist AY Young shared a new song the other day. The alt-pop track is called “2030” and serves as the first single from his forthcoming album titled GOALS. AY paired this new piece with a befitting visual filmed by Anthony Devera. The artist says, “‘2030’ for me was the first step towards…

  • TNT Family present “Faut Décrocher” video

    TNT (also known as ‘Tout Notre Talent’) is an award-winning duo from Ivory Coast. Made up by Maydi and Jo, the outfit has already released two albums: 12 Raisons (2022) and Eclosion (2015). Their latest offering is a rousing, soulful song called “Faut Décrocher”. It was released alongside a marvelous music video. Watch the sterling…

  • Stream Acantha Lang’s debut album, Beautiful Dreams

    On 30th June, London-based soul artist Acantha Lang finally unveiled her debut album, Beautiful Dreams. Arriving with the 13-song LP was the amazing title track. Speaking about that song, the New Orleans-bred singer-songwriter shared, “‘Beautiful Dreams’ is a song inspired by dreams and hopes that one day everyone can have the same opportunities to live…

  • Producer T-Mass and singer Staarz team up as they cover Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”

    T-Mass did take a break that lasted about a year. Now, the San Fransisco EDM producer is back to releasing music. He returned a fortnight ago with a new cover of Billie Eilish‘s “Bad Guy”. Released on the label Dim Mak, the house/trap track features Staarz on vocals. “Bad Guy” is bass-heavy and energetic. “I’m…

  • B00sted collaborates with Myles Lloyd, shares “Used to Love You”

    From artist/producer B00sted comes this new track, “Used To Love You”. The song saw him collaborate with fellow Canadian Myles Lloyd. “Used to Love You” is a broody R&B track with a forward-thinking hip hop production by B00sted. Myles’ smooth vocals add flavor and depth to the song. Commenting on the track, B00sted said: “‘Used…

  • Young Bombs are joined by Deza on “Let You Down”

    Young Bombs are a Canadian electronic duo whose rise has been nothing short of phenomenal. Starting out as remixers, they’ve gone ahead and made a name for themselves in Canada and beyond. “Let You Down” is their most recent song. The electro pop track features singer Deza whose emotional delivery suits the song lyrics. “Let…

  • Hear Debby Smith’s “Bigger Story”, her uplifting new song

    “Bigger Story” is the newest song from Germany-based singer-songwriter Debby Smith. It ties to her previous song “Low Key“, both sonically and thematically. Both songs are warm, soulful and introspective. “Bigger Story” is much more uplifting, with Debby reminding us that we need to be hopeful and trust that the future is bright. Her solemn…

  • Watch Serena Foster’s new video, “Mayhem”

    Up-and-coming pop singer Serena Foster shared “Mayhem” about two weeks ago. This is her latest single. The vibrant and melody-laden electropop track was created alongside producer Cory Barker. It found the two tapping into their inner confidence. Serena explains, “Sometimes life can get crazy, complicated, and even MAD. ‘Mayhem’ is a song for ANYONE that…

  • Anna-Sophie releases a new song; listen to “Breathe”

    Austrian pop singer Anna-Sophie recently shared “Breathe”. This is the follow-up to her “Better Off” single. With “Breathe”, Anna-Sophie crafted a romantic pop-rock anthem. Lyrically yearnful, the song utilizes the artist’s powerful vocals to express sensual desires. It is a great piece that reminds us just how talented Anna-Sophie is. Find the singer-songwriter on Instagram.

  • Watch AleMor and Nicolle Horbath perform “Y Qué?”

    Featuring singer Nicolle Horbath, “Y Qué?” is one of the tracks on the new album by Miami-based Colombian artist AleMor. The album is titled Beautiful Humans, Vol. 1, and was released on 26th May via Wizzmor Inc. A new video showing AleMor and Nocolle performing “Y Qué?” is now out. The Wismer Jimenez-directed video is…

  • Emrah Karaduman ushers in “Good Time” with new track

    Quick-rising producer Emrah Karaduman is back with a new single. The Turklish electronic artist named this song “Good Time” and I can must it was aptly titled. “Good Time” is pulsating and upbeat. The tech house track melds electronic beats with Middle Eastern melodies and influences. It’s the perfect tune to keep the club party…

  • Astral Bakers unveil debut single “One More” alongside performance video

    Isn’t it just amazing getting to know a band when they’re making their debut! Astral Bakers brings together four French musicians Ambroise Willaume (aka Sage), Theodora, Nico Lockhart and Zoé Hochberg. On 27th June, the band dropped their first single “One More”. “One More” is a folksy, acoustic-driven indie-pop/rock piece with solemn melodies and honest…

  • Listen to “Ayoka” by Ivorian singer Dobet Gnahoré

    Out now via the Cumbancha label is the newest single from Ivorian songstress Dobet Gnahoré. The song is called “Ayoka” and serves as the first single from the acclaimed artist’s upcoming album (to be released early next year). Gnahoré has already been featured on Aipate in the past. “Ayoka” — and the rest of the…

  • Jive Me have shared a remix of their “Mr. O’Butler” song

    “Mr. O’Butler” is 2019 song by French electronic band Jive Me. About a week ago, it received a new remix. This is not the first remix version though; Berlin-based producer Wolfgang Lohr crafted a disco remix in 2021. The new version is livelier and more danceable. “Mr O’Butler (Remix) is a great dance-pop tune. You’ll…

  • “HEAD FULL OF HOLES” is the latest single from alt-pop duo ill peach

    By now, you probably already know ill peach. We have shared music by the Los Angles-based alt-pop duo a couple of times, including when they dropped their debut EP, EXCUSE US WHILE WE FIND OUR MINDS (2021). Jess Corazza and Pat Morrissey — those are the artists’ names — have a new song called “HEAD…

  • Stream DYLVN’s new EP, Tell Them Stories

    DYLVN, the American pop artist who hails from San Clemente, California, has a new EP. The four-track project is titled Tell Them Stories. Sonically, it leans towards pop-rock. The focus track, “Tip Toes”, is a song about knowing what you want and going and getting it. DYLVN says “This song is a confident love song.…

  • Eve Gallagher collaborates with Uli Heinzler and releases “High On Life”

    “High On Life” by seasoned UK singer-songwriter Eve Gallagher and experienced musician Uli Heinzler is an amazing feel-good tune. It carries an amalgam of sounds, with the overall feel being bluesy and soulful. The track’s lively instrumentation involves an assortment of instruments, including an organ. Not only is “High On Life” engaging musically, but it’s…