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  • See Amber Renee’s “Like Home” video

    The latest song by Californian R&B/pop artist and dancer Amber Renee is just so good. Called “Back Home”, it feels smooth and groovy. The song finds Renee full of sass and confidence. Amber Renee explains, “‘Like Home’ is about me being the ‘home’ for my exes even while they have been ‘outside’ talking to other…

  • PHILDEL reveals “Monolith” video

    Singer-songwriter PHILDEL returned on October 7 with the music video for her latest single, “Monolith”. This track had been released a week earlier and was billed as the second single from the artist’s forthcoming album, Into the Woods. “Monolith” is a dark, cinematic dream pop track. The exquisite visual accompanying it complements the song’s narrative:…

  • Brother Thunder share new song, “War”; listen

    Formed by guitarist Chris Peña and vocalist Keith Sanders in 2020, Brother Thunder are a retro soul band from Austin, Texas. The other members of the group are Angelo Dulang (bass), Jacob Rapp (drums), John Cherry (keys) and Justin Malone (percussion). I found the band’s new song “War” quite irresistible. The song was recorded by…

  • Listen to “Lo Pressure” by Norwegian band I Was A King

    Since 2006, Norwegian band I Was A King have been serving up some huge tunes. They make amazing music and you can get a taste of this on their single called “Lo Pressure”. With its lovely melodies, the indie-pop/rock song feels fuzzy and addictive. It is lifted from I Was A King’s upcoming album, Follow…

  • Hear the song “You Are Loved” by Dyson

    “You Are Loved” is the newest offering from UK singer-songwriter Dyson. The artist hails from Plymouth, England and has been in the music industry from about two decades. With “You Are Loved”, she created a sorrowful and heartfelt song written while she was grieving the loss of her brother. “This song is a deeply personal…

  • Sachee unveil their first single, “Django/Brando”

    It’s always an exciting moment when introducing a new band. This time, the spotlight shines on Sachee, a 9-member hip hop supergroup from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Their debut single is called “Django/Brando”. It’s an energetic and intoxicatingly vibey R&B/soul tune dives into the setbacks that artists are too familiar with. Lead singer Kody explains, “‘Django…

  • Trey Bond shares debut single “Start Over” feat. 6lack

    It’s not always that an artist works with an international artist of 6LACK‘s calibre on their debut single. But that is the level of talent that Bribane-based R&B artist Trey Bond harbours. Trey’s first single is called “Start Over”. On it, the New Zealand-raised newcomer reminisces on a tumultuous relationship whose spark he’d like to…

  • Emilio Rojas reveals “Creep Wit Me” visual

    New York-bred lyricist Emilio Rojas has revealed his latest visual, “Creep Wit Me”. The song saw the Venezuelan-American emcee team up with DJ Hoppa, who produced the track. Pico Shaw directed the music video. “Creep Wit Me” is full of braggadocio and heavy bars. You’ll get to appreciate Rojas’ superb storytelling and Hoppa’s dexterous production.…

  • Pop music roundup: you’ve got to listen to these 8 songs

    Harry Stone – “Boy” London-based artist and producer Harry Stone recently released a new double-A-side, “Boy / Tokyo”. The tracks showcase new sides of the musician’s sound and storytelling. We’re highlighting “Boy”, a poignant piano ballad. As Harry explains, the song is “an imaginary conversation I wanted to have with my younger self; kind of…

  • The Carmen Show share debut single, “Vanilla Sky”

    The Carmen Show is a new project bringing together French artists Lou Berry and Eylia. Although they’ve made music together in the past, Lou and Eylia recently released their first official single as a duo. The song is called “Vanilla Sky”. With “Vanilla Sky”, The Carmen show served up a creamy, soulful R&B track. Eylia…

  • Nicky Romero’s alter-ego Monocule shares “Stargazing” feat. Leo Stannard

    Nicky Romero returned yet again as Monocule as he released the single “Stargazing”. The deep progressive house tunes features powerful vocals of British artist Leo Stannard. With uplifting vocals and lyrics, “Stargazing” feels so euphoric. I love the deep, immersive basslines and arresting melodies. Monocule (Nicky Romero) and Leo Stannard each brought their A-game to…

  • Stream Coops’ Lost Soul 2 album and watch his “Mass Extinction” video

    UK emcee Coops got to release his much awaited album, Lost Soul 2, on September 23. The LP was released together with the visuals for “Mass Extinction”. Featuring soulful singer Visaka on the chorus, “Mass Extinction” is involves heavy social commentary. Coops articulates how greed plagues our environment. Speaking about the album, Coops said, “Before…

  • Daniella Binyamin releases third single, “Out Of Fuel”

    It’s about six months since Swedish songwriter Daniella Binyamin made her debut. The artist has now just released her third single, “Out Of Fuel”. This one is much more upbeat even though the lyrics get broody. Daniella explains, “It’s a sad and sensual song with a quite bold soundscape, but the song is actually fragile…

  • KAIRO share new single & video called “Over”

    KAIRO are an R&B/pop duo made up by Nigerian-born, Houston-raised twin brothers Ej and Ak Following their debut EP, Love Letters From Houston, KAIRO have returned with a new single called “Over”. This is, itself, the first single from another EP to be titled Return To Sender. A lighthearted disco-flavored jam, “Over” was paired with…

  • Hear Delilah Blower’s new song, “NUNCA, NUNCA”

    Spanish-born UK-based singer Delilah Blower did share another beautiful song, “NUNCA, NUNCA”. It’s a soothing, bossa-nova inspired alt-R&B tune. The song is nostalgic and alluring. Not only do I love Delilah’s vocals, I also find her lyrics well crafted. “NUNCA, NUNCA” is sung in Spanish, with the title meaning ‘never, never’. Speaking on the track,…

  • See Mulalo’s “Tracy Grimshaw” video

    There’s a talented new rapper you need to know about. Called Mulalo, she hails from Melbourne, Australia. Her song “Tracy Grimshaw” is worth highlighting. It was released some weeks ago together with a nice-looking music video. Caitlin Wong directed the visual. “Tracy Grimshaw” is generally an energetic and bouncy trap record showcasing Mulalo’s amazing flows.…

  • VÉRITÉ shares new video, “are we done yet?”

    As VÉRITÉ enters new era in her career, she’s unveiled a new song called “are we done yet?”. “are we done yet?” is a purposely artful piece of electro pop music. The piano-driven ballad was released on Venice Music alongside a striking visual. Mateo Márquez directed that music video. Watch it and connect with VÉRITÉ…

  • “Hurt A Little” is a soul-stirring song by singer Kwabs

    UK singer-songwriter Kwabs recently delivered a goosebump-inducing soul track, “Hurt A Little”. The song is soul-stirring and contemplative. It’s about one’s realization that they need to take some time away from their passion and the music industry. From the powerful lyrics to the glorious melodies, “Hurt A little” is simply magnificent. Listening to it, you…

  • Lidia Buble & Mabel Yeah team up on “Por Amor”; see tantalizing video

    Romanian star Lidia Buble created her newest song “Por Amor” in collaboration with Venezuelan singer Mabel Yeah. The track is, one part, a Latin-pop banger and, another, a sultry dance-pop tune. Its production melds engaging reggaeton rhythms with playful melodies. Lidia hooks you in with her catchy melodies and Spanglish lyrics before Mabel dazzles you…

  • Supadrum joined by Iyanah on “Can’t Keep It In”

    Nairobi’s Supadrum are continuing their collaboration with up-and-coming East African artists. Having already worked with the likes of Chevy Kev and Apio Moro, the production outfit was this time round joined by Kenyan singer Iyanah. The result is a smooth neo-soul number called “Can’t Keep It In”. With an awesome production which accentuates Iyanah’s lyrics…

  • Listen to ROE’s That’s When The Panic Sets In album

    On 23rd September, talented Irish singer-songwriter ROE released her debut album titled That’s When The Panic Sets In. Twelve tracks long, the LP arrived with the lead single “Alarms”. Speaking about this song and the whole album, ROE said: “We were halfway through recording my album when I wrote ‘Alarms’ and immediately knew it needed…

  • Stream Oh Downhill EP by Hazlett

    Australian indie-folk singer-songwriter Hazlett did release his new EP, Oh Downhill, a week or so ago. As typical of Hazlett’s music, each song hits the listener with a wave of emotion. Title-track came with a moving music video Oh Downhill was released via BLNK Music / Nettwerk Records and includes previously released singles “Even If…

  • Caracol drops new single & video, “Infinity”

    “Infinity” is the result of the collaboration between Montreal-based artist & producer Caracol and Mike Clay (of Clay & Friends bands). Beatmakers Quiet Mike and Seb Ruban joined them for the production. An adventure anthem, the song is a cheerful ode to freedom. It’s filled with catchy melodies, harmonies and so much warmth. Released on…

  • Sam Valdez has a new single & video; here is “Charlie”

    Ahead of her upcoming Crush EP which is expected to be drop on October 28, American alt-pop/rock artist Sam Valdez delivered “Charlie”. This brooding song arrived with a gloomy visual next to it. “Charlie” is carried in an evocative soundscape. A first-time listener gets a great taste of Sam’s signature style, which is a blend…

  • Watch Barny Fletcher’s “Intergirlactic” video

    Released exactly two weeks ago, Barny Fletcher‘s new single “Intergirlactic” now has a music video to accompany it. The clip arrived last Friday and precedes the London artist’s forthcoming mixtape, JETPACK (due October 19). “Intergirlactic” is a funky and exuberant blend of hip hop, R&B and pop. I love how Barny mustered some impressive flows…

  • Amber Ryann unveils “SAID THAN DONE” video

    Los Angeles alt-pop singer, songwriter and producer Amber Ryann has just unveiled the music video for her newest single, “SAID THAN DONE”. The track is taken from her upcoming album, Even When It Falls Apart, which drops October 19. “SAID THAN DONE” combines various musical influences including rock and indie-pop. Amber’s delivery is just as…

  • Tep No and Jessica Hart release “Fade Away”

    Canadian dance artist and producer Tep No teamed up with his wife, the Belleville, Ontario-raised singer Jessica Hart and created “Fade Away”. This new song is breathtaking and was released on the artist’s Tep No Records. “Fade Away” is an emotional tropical house jam. Jessica’s beautiful vocals are complemented by the track’s inviting melodies which…

  • Listen to “Honestly” by Taylor DeBlock

    Taylor DeBlock continues to etch his name indelibly in the R&B space. The Connecticut-born LA-based singer, songwriter and producer recently dropped a new single, “Honestly”. It found Taylor taking a new direction with his songwriting. He says, “This song was birthed out of a promise to myself that I would begin to make happier music…

  • tiLLie reveals “reaLitie biTes” single & video

    Punk pop artist tiLLie has a new single and it’s massive. The song is called “reaLitie biTes” and was released in the company of an engrossing visual. With its guitar-heavy drop, the track feels wildly vibrant. Speaking about it, tiLLie said: “the day i wrote reaLitie biTes was the same day i got in my…

  • veggi shares “BLISS” feat. Pell and KALLITECHNIS

    In creating his newest single, Southern California-native producer veggi enlisted soulful singer KALLITECHNIS and New Orleans rapper Pell. The result is an infectious electro funk jam aptly titled “BLISS”. It was released on Too Future Records. “BLISS” feels summery and sweet. You’ll love Pell’s lyricism and KALLITECHNIS’ inviting vocals. And… the production is just amazing.…

  • Claudia Kelley drops new song, “bad vibes”

    Sweden’s Claudia Kelley is a newcomer to watch. The songwriter released a song called “bad vibes” about a fortnight ago. “bad vibes” is an R&B-inflected pop/dance track packed with sweet melodies and moody lyrics. Claudia’s vocal prowess is on showcase as she shares the first in a series of upcoming releases. Kelley says, “As a…

  • Pop music roundup: 8 songs to listen to right now

    ari hicks, Jeffrey James and Sam Tompkins are some of the artists whose songs make Aipate‘s latest pop music roundup. Check out the tunes and consider adding them to your playlist. earth2zoe – “amnesia” earth2zoe is a new name in the Toronto pop music scene. The young Canadian singer-songwriter can be heard flexing her vocals…

  • Forester return with the blissful “All I Need” single; see video

    LA-based indie-electro duo Forester (David Parris and Xander Carlson) recently released “All I Need”, it being the follow-up to their March 2022 album, Watercolor. The new house/pop song is out on Kygo’s Palm Tree Records. “All I Need” is filled with blissful melodies. Listening to it, you get this nostalgic feeling which is further accentuated…

  • Jude & Frank teams up with AtcG on “La Tarde”

    “La Tarde” is the result of the recent collaboration between Latin tech house outfit Jude & Frank and Italian-born musician AtcG. The track carries a catchy chorus and sweet melodies. With its engaging groove and bewitching Latin folk vocals, “the song”La Tarde” is totally infectious. The song was released on Insomniac Records imprint, IN /…

  • Listen to ISA’s new single, “Girl You Lost”

    Swedish singer and songwriter ISA is back with a new single called “Girl You Lost”. The song was written with new perspectives, the kind you get after waving goodbye to a toxic relationship. ISA wrote the song with Gustav Blomberg, who also produced the electro pop track. She says, “On this song, I dared myself…

  • Listen to “90s Kid” by the band DI-RECT

    Dutch 5-piece band DI-RECT released another rapturous anthem on September 16. The alt-rock song is called “90s Kids” and describes that self-assured spirit which, according to DI-RECT, is slowly diminishing. DI-RECT explain, “Those who grew up in the nineties are likely to remember this feeling that anything was possible. Whatever you imagined could be built,…

  • Ruby Waters shares new song, “Open Arms”

    “Open Arms” is the newest single from Canadian alt-pop princess Ruby Waters. Listening to this artist for the first time, the first thing you’ll notice is her undeniably powerful and soulful vocals. “Open Arms” is about embracing life’s highs and lows. Ruby explains, “I wrote ‘Open Arms’ in Spain last spring at a song writing…

  • Fastmoney Ant & Lil Zay Osama link up for “Say Datt” video

    21-year-old rapper Fastmoney Ant served up a hot new tune called “Say Datt”. The energetic trap track saw him join forces with fellow Illinois state artist Lil Zay Osama. Arriving with a striking visual, “Say Datt” is billed as the first single from Ant’s upcoming album. The menacing song offers fans a closer look at…

  • Weston Estate share amazing visual for new single “Drown”

    Alt-pop quintet Weston Estate recently dropped a new single, “Drown”, via Arista Records. They paired the song with an amazing visual directed by Angel Orozco. “Drown” is a funky, vibey pop tune. “This summer we all experienced our own separate adventures. Manas went to Sweden, Marco moved out to LA, and Srikar traveled to India…

  • Stream Ayoni’s new EP, The vision

    Ayoni has finally released her newest EP, The Vision. The project arrived with the title-track “Vision”, a song about manifestation. Back in May, Aipate shared “You said I Love You Too Soon“, which was the first single taken from this 5-song EP. Commenting about it, Ayoni said: “The Vision EP is an entrance into a…

  • DYLVN is back with new song, “Feels Like Lucy”

    A couple of months ago, California’s DYLVN delivered a stunning piece called “Feeling For Nothing“. The rising pop artist has returned with another emotional piece. Named “Feels Like Lucy”, this one is much more stripped down. We are treated to tender acoustic guitar plucks alongside which DYLVN lays his breathtaking vocals. The singer-songwriter shares: “‘Feels…

  • Stream Trizz & Mike Summers’ collaborative album, BASELINE CAVI

    Los Angeles emcee Trizz and Kansas City producer Mike Summers have released their collaborative album, BASELINE CAVI. The project is out via Below System Records. BASELINE CAVI is a fourteen-track ride characterized by heavy bars and ‘dope’ beats. It has that West Coast hip hop sound. You’ll hear Trizz represent lyrically, with Mike Summers providing…

  • Anna Leeworthy releases new track, “Never Have I Ever”

    Australian alt-pop newcomer Anna Leeworthy released her fourth single about a week ago. She called this one, “Never Have I Ever”. Produced by Nick Zaharias, the track blends elements of R&B and indie-pop. “Never Have I Ever” explores themes of unconditional love and freedom. Listen to the empowering song and connect with Anna Leeworthy on…

  • Listen: Matt Nelkin x Blak x Ce’Cile – “Under Sheet”

    “Under Sheet” is a new song by US DJ/producer Matt Nelkin that saw him team up with artists Ce’Cile (Jamaica) and Blak (Denmark). The track is actually a re-imagination of Grace Jones’ classic, “My Jamaican Guy”. To make this tune, Nelkin assembled a team of acclaimed musicians such as Björn Wagner (of Bacao Rhythm &…

  • Noraa shares video for her yearnful song, “Sweet Summer Dreams”

    Being a Cologne-born, Berlin-based German-Chadean singer who kickstarted her career while living in Paris, Noraa obviously benefits from the various cultural influences she’s so far absorbed. But what makes the uber-talented neo-soul artist stand out is her powerful voice. She flaunts this on her latest single, “Sweet Summer Dreams”. On the track, she expresses her…

  • Stream Axel Flóvent’s You Stay by the Sea (Deluxe)

    Icelandic singer-songwriter Axel Flóvent recently released the deluxe version of his 2021 debut album, You Stay by the Sea. This 19-track collection includes an original song called “Tomorrow Will Be Gone”. It is a deeply ruminative indie-folk ballad. Flòvent says, “‘Tomorrow Will Be Gone’ is about wasting time and fear of wasting time. I often…

  • Khamari has been “Drifting”; listen to his new single

    Quick-rising R&B artist/producer Khamari‘s newest song “Drifting” came after about a year of silence. On this soulful track, he lets us in on his escapist adventures. It is an ode to the challenges of living in the moment. Speaking about the single, Khamari shares, “‘Drifting’ is about escapism. I was trying to find a different…

  • MONOWHALES drop second album, Tunnel Vision

    One and a half years after the release of their debut album (Daytona Bleach), Canadian rock band MONOWHALES have delivered their second full-length offering. This new album is called Tunnel Vision. Like the first one, this LP is seven tracks long. Focus track “Change###” is hooky and groove laden tune. Speaking about the song, band…

  • Introducing Thai musician SEKI; listen to “Play It Cool”

    You need to know about SEKI, a new musician from Bangkok, Thailand. With his shoegaze-inflected brand of indie pop, the singer-songwriter and instrumentalist names Tears for Fears, The 1975 and The Strokes as his biggest influences. SEKI showcased this captivating style on his well-received debut single, “Need A Moment”. Now, he’s returned with the second,…

  • Ari Abdul taps Thomas LaRosa for “Sinners” duet

    Ari Abdul has taken the pop scene by storm. The utter virality of her debut single “Babydoll” helped build her a dedicated online fanbase. “Babydoll” was released earlier this year in February. Ari continues her advance with yet another stunning song. This one is called “Sinners” and was created in collaboration with singer Tomas LaRosa.…