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  • Sleeptalk present “Dripping Colors” visual

    LA-based outfit Sleeptalk released a new album called Drown in a Rainbow on June 9. The album arrived with the focus-track, “Dripping Colors”. Well, there’s now a visual for “Dripping Colors”. I like this upbeat and psychedelic indie-pop song. From the smooth vocals to addictive melodies, the track just sounds infectious. Watch the music video…

  • Gran Noir share new song, “At the Sea”

    “At The Sea” is the newest single from Swiss alt-rock band Gran Noir. The song is melodious, moving and involves a soaring chorus. It is sung in English. “At The Sea” is lyric-driven and will get the listener to sing along. Gran Noir are based in Zurich. You can find them on Instagram and check…

  • The Q-Tip Bandits deliver Melancholy Flowers, their debut album

    Boston band The Q-Top Bandits‘ debut album, Melancholy Flowers, is finally here. With this 11-song collection, they brought their engaging live experiences to our stereos. Melancholy Flowers contains funk/soul music big on indie-rock/pop influences. Prior to the release of this LP, the outfit released three singles “Daisy”, “Better Place” and the euphoric “Chasing Cars”. Speaking…

  • Foreign Air say “Hello Sunshine”; hear their breezy new song

    Foreign Air are an American duo (Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael) who make music that can be described as alternative/indie-electro. Get a state of their style by listening to their vibey new single, “Hello Sunshine”. This 70’s-inspired track was specially made for those sunny and breezy afternoons. “‘Hello Sunshine’ is a calling out to the…

  • Death Lens are “Not Impressed” in their new video

    LA-based punk band Death Lens released their latest album No Luck a couple of months ago. Now, they’ve just revealed the music video for the anthemic track “Not Impressed”. Filled with a furiously unapologetic attitude, “Not Impressed” saw Death Lens hit back at music industry professional who tend to take advantage of and brush off…

  • Hear Woldeb’s debut single, “Stop! (You’re Killing Me)”

    Woldeb (birth-name Jimmy Bedlow) is a Toronto-based, Trinidad and Tobago native who recently made his debut. His first single “Stop! (You’re Killing Me)” was produced by Harrison Caldeira. The soulful R&B song is about losing yourself in an attempt to please others. It describes a journey of self-realization and forging a great relationship with oneself.…

  • Listen to “Sonder” by The Wrecks

    This pop-punk banger called “Sonder” is the title-track of 4-piece band The Wrecks‘ sophomore album. Self-released, Sonder is 11 tracks long. The song “Sonder” was paired with a befittingly exuberant visual. Speaking about the whole LP, lead singer Nick Anderson said: “I wrote this album because I had to. I was slowly and poorly processing…

  • Listen to “Cry Cry” and “The Juggernaut”, by the duo Wolfskind & Bayuk

    Berlin-based duo of Wolfskind & Bayuk is working of another collaborative project. 2019’s Overdose EP highlighted their creative approach. Wolfskind & Bayuk upcoming new EP is titled Your Social Battery. First two singles “Cry Cry” and “The Juggernaut” are already out. While “Cry Cry” is a woozy, bossanova-inspired track, “The Juggernaut” is much more stripped…

  • The Satellite Station is back with new single, “Let You Down”

    Here is the newest single from folk/pop Travis Rue a.k.a The Satellite Station. The track is called “Let You Down”. Listening to this, you can feel the fervour with which Travis delivers his lyrics. “Let You Down” describes the feeling of losing yourself while struggling with depression, and worrying that you will lose those you…

  • POESY welcomes rage in her “Multiply” video

    Canadian goth pop artist POESY has a new video. It’s for her haunting new song, “Multiply”. The visual carries gothic imagery which underscores the song’s dark and gloomy vibe. “Multiply” is about facing an all encompassing rage in the dead of pain. Director Kate Harrison did a marvelous job interpreting POESY’s lyrics into a gripping…

  • Hear “Love and Affection” by The Savants of Soul

    9-member band The Savants of Soul are going on tour this July. Before the shows, they’d committed to be releasing a series of singles and started with “Love and Affection”. “Love and Affection” is a great piece of retro-soul. Incorporating a brilliant horn section, the track’s instrumentation is so much captivating. The lead singer’s delivery…

  • Listen: Kadeema – “Lately I’ve Been Hoping”

    Toronto rock duo Kadeema had been silent since the release of their debut EP in 2020. Well, they’re now back, having released the single “Lately I’ve Been Hoping”. On this song, Jimmy and Tal want us to understand that we are all in the same boat: dealing with the same feelings and pains. It was…

  • Reuben Medlin feels “Struck by You”; listen

    Reuben Medlin is a 17-year-old Brit ready to entertain the world with compositions. The young artist has a new song that I like the so much, I have had it playing on repeat. It is called “Stuck by You”. The indie-pop track is infectiously upbeat and carries additive melodies and blissful lyrics. A song about…

  • Watch Allegra Jordyn enter into “Dreamstate”

    Out on June 10, “Dreamstate” is the newest song by pop singer-songwriter Allegra Jordyn. With the 20-year-old working on a double EP, this piece serves as the title-track of the project’s first part. “Dreamstate” is hypnotizing. The track’s production stacks layers of smooth synths and melodies to give the track is dreamy, bewitching feel. You…

  • “IF LOOKS COULD KILL” by Kevin George sounds fresh

    Melodic, bouncy and energetic, Los Angeles-based artist Kevin George‘s song “IF LOOKS COULD KILL” sounds super-fresh. He released it alongside a creative music video. I like the rapper’s smooth flows and catchy hook. The track’s production, handled by d-work and JHune, is also brilliant. “IF LOOKS COULD LOOK” is a banger for sure. You can…

  • Ina Forsman drops All There Is album

    Last Friday, June 24th, Finnish singer Ina Forsman unveiled her new album, All There Is. A fortnight earlier, the artist had shared the soulful ballad, “Love Me”. There’s now an accompanying visual for “Love Me”. Listening to the song, and the entire project, you get to appreciate Ina’s mesmerizing voice and beautiful songwriting. All There…

  • The single “Along Came June” marks Simon Alexander’s return

    Swedish singer-songwriter Simon Alexander released the track “Along Came June” to mark his return after a brief hiatus. The artist’s last release was the late 2020 album, Riverine. That LP included the indie folk track, “In The Rust“. With “Along Came June”, Simon ventures in new sonic territory, combining influences from 90’s rock with modern…

  • Olivia Penalva reveals stunning video for the empowering song, “Judge Away”

    “Judge Away” is the newest single from breakout pop singer Olivia Penalva. It is the first taste of the Canadian newcomer’s upcoming EP. “Judge Away” sees Olivia reclaiming her power: deciding to disregard other’s opinions. “The idea for this song came to me late one night while I was scrolling through social media realizing how…

  • Deniz Love & Mert Çodur bring summer vibes on “Run Away”

    American-Turkish artist Deniz Love recently released a summery tune called “Run Away”. The track is a collaboration with the Istanbul-based Mert Çodur. It is the initial offering from Deniz Love’s planned debut album, All Waves Pass. “Run Away” combines various flavours, the result being a total vibe. I particularly love the dreamy vocals and inspired…

  • Hear Roqy Tyraid’s “Tyraid Tuesday 10”, prod. by Silencer

    Phoenix, Arizona-native rapper Roqy Tyraid teamed up with UK producer Silencer and delivered the tenth installment in his Tyraid Tuesday series. “Tyraid Tuesday 10” is delivered over a hard-hitting grime instrumental. Roqy’s lyricism is showcased as he is heard commenting on a number of social and political issues. Still, the song sounds fresh and engaging.…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on June 24th, 2022

    Songs from Michael Mayo, Amanda Tenfjord and Royal Wood, among other artists, from part of this week’s New Release Friday roundup. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify and read notes about eight of those songs/videos. Johnny Kulo – “Loyal” Berlin-based Indian singer and producer Johnny Kulo is one to watch. He’s just released a…

  • Listen: Henry Aberson x Nariah Taylor x Korey keys – “Hang It Up”

    For fans of neo-soul, here is one by US musician Henry Aberson. Named “Hang It Up”, the track features Nariah Taylor‘s stunning vocals. Korey Keys is also has production credits on it. “Hang It Up” is a sublime piece, to say the least. The smooth instrumentation and velvety vocals ensure the listener’s are fully captivated.…

  • Dance to “Discord Nitro” by pop trio badxyou

    As the follow-up to “OMG”, new pop trio badxyou shared a new single, “Discord Nitro”. The track sounds enjoyably fresh. Still, it’s imbued with some 80s rock influences. I like the dance-inducing drum beats which are complemented by the sizzling melodies. “Discord Niro” is lifted from badxyou’s forthcoming debut LP titled Skrillo and Diplex present…

  • Simi releases new album, TBH (To Be Honest)

    Nigerian vocal powerhouse Simi released a new album on June 3. The 11-track LP is titled TBH (To Be Honest) and was released on the singer-songwriter’s own label Studio Brat. Above, we’ve highlighted “Balance”, a track on which Adekunle Gold features. Speaking about the album, Simi stated, “This record ‘To Be Honest’ is a compilation…

  • Lupe Fiasco delivers “DRILL MUSIC IN ZION”, his latest album

    Out today, Lupe Fiasco‘s new full-length, DRILL MUSIC IN ZION, is his first solo full album since 2018. DRILL MUSIC IN ZION carries ten amazing tracks, including the focus-track “NAOMI” and previously released songs “AUTOBOTO” and, of course, the title-track. Commenting on the album title and themes, the Chicago native said, “I’m trying to find…

  • Liinks release new track, “Without Me”

    After a couple of dance tunes, Canadian duo Liinks softened things down with the single “Without Me”. The melodic song is characterized moody lyrics and sentimental vocals. It comes dressed in brilliant pop production. Liinks is comprised of singer/songwriter Georgia and songwriter/producer Tony. They write and record all their own music as well as writing…

  • Dance and sing along to Brew Berrymore’s “Oh Darling”

    “Oh Darling” is the newest offering from Germany-based band Brew Berrymore. Filled with wild energy, it exemplifies the outfit’s Future Rock sound. The disco-infused and dancefloor-ready tune was released together with an equally high-octane visual. That video was filmed by Felix Birkenseer. Listen to the record and sing along to the lyrics which are, by…

  • thea wang shares “Word On The Street”; listen

    thea wang is an new artist but one who’s already captured the hearts of listeners with her four songs. Today, we highlight the Norwegian singer-songwriter’s latest one, “Word On The Street”. “Word On The Street” is an indie-folk piece with gentle melodies and melancholic lyrics. “I wrote this one after moving to Copenhagen, and biking…

  • Vanity Wyze shares video for “Stayed Down” feat. Sonny King

    “Stayed Down” is one of the ten songs on rapper American rapper Vanity Wyze‘s 2022 album, Vanity Before Wyze. The track features Sonny King, who also produced it. “Stayed Down” has since been followed by a striking music video. That visual, posted above, was shot by Trey McKee. I like this song, especially how Sonny’s…

  • See Alessiah bask in that “Summer Feeling”

    Bucharest-born Romanian singer Alessiah recently dropped a new song and video. Aptly titled “Summer Feeling”, the melody-laden track features a blissful blend of dream-pop and pop-dance. The teenage sensation wrote it with a team of Norwegian composers: Anders Nilsen, Iselin Solheim and Andre Jensen. Anders Nilsen produced and mixed/mastered the track. “Summer Feeling” was paired…

  • Drella returns with second single, “Night Crawls”

    “Night Crawls” is Australian musician Bobi Andonov’s second single under the new moniker Drella. The first one, “Until the Morning”, arrived back in January. With “Night Craws”, the singer, songwriter and producer created a soulful alt-pop number. Lyrically, Drella uses the analogy of someone finding happiness during rain to show how something can provide both…

  • Isabelle Fries is here for you on “What Can I do”

    Isabelle Fries sees music as a tool to evoke intense emotions in the listener. And, her latest single, “What Can I Do” provides the perfect illustration. It’s passionately heartfelt and reassuring. “This song is about being there for someone no matter what the situation is. Just being a steady foundation and source of hope for…

  • Iram Reyes taps Jake Lloyd, Yasi Baby & JaRon Marshall for “Awaken Your Heart”

    The journey to success is everything but rosy. For artists, they have to face a myriad of challenges. An early 2022 single by Texas-native trumpeter and producer Iram Reyes sees featured artists Jake Lloyd and Yasi Baby remind us the value of staying positive and appreciating the little blessings. The heartfelt song is named “Awaken…

  • 1da Banton reveals “Summer Love” visual

    “Summer Love” is the newest anthem from hit-making Nigerian artist 1da Banton. The artist released his debut album Original Vibe Machine last year. With “Summer Love”, he crafted a lighthearted tune for the dancefloor. Simple, catchy lyrics and infectious rhythms define this banger. Watch the beautiful video accompanying this song and dance along. Follow 1da…

  • Watch/listen to Tash Sultana’s album, MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne)

    At the beginning of this month, Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Tash Sultana released MTV Unplugged (Live In Melbourne). The live album was recorded/filmed in 2021 and its release was preceded by the singles “Coma”, “Willow Tree” and “Dream My Life Away”. Arriving with this album is the video for “Crop Circles” (see it above).…

  • P-Lo enlists Larry June for the single, “Good”

    Bay Area-based musician P-Lo joined forces with Larry June, with “Good” being the result. This song gives fans an initial taste of P-Lo’s upcoming full-length titled STUNNA. “Good” is bouncy yet chill. And, yes, I like the energetic turntable scratches on it. “With so many things in life that try to bring you down, it’s…

  • Here is Pale Moon’s debut album, Lemon Street

    Pale Moon released their debut album, Lemon Street on June 1. The LP arrived with the single “I confess”, having been preceded by songs like “Parachutes” and “Happier”. “I Confess” is a feel-good indie-pop jam which the duo admits as being the most upbeat song on the album. As a whole, Lemon Street is a…

  • See Satya’s stunning “Oakland” video

    You’ve got to love this song “Oakland” by 21-year-old singer-songwriter Satya. Listening to the gorgeous R&B song lifts you up into that perfect mood. The music video is equally as vibey. “I actually wrote ‘Oakland’ when I was in New Orleans during hurricane Ida. I was falling in love with somebody so it was really…

  • 8Ball & MJG present new song & video, “They Don’t Love You”

    Memphis duo 8Ball & MJG have served up a new song, “They Don’t Love You”. On it, the legends offer lessons on loyalty and love, reinforcing the idea that ‘your best friend is the one that’s in the mirror‘. “They Don’t Love You” was produced by MJG and finds the dynamic pair on top form.…

  • Pop music roundup: 10 songs you need to listen to right now

    June’s pop roundup is here. The team did select ten songs that we feel suit your playlist(s). Artists include Meltt, Fulton Lee and NEAVV. MisterWives – “Easy” A couple of weeks ago, indie-pop band MisterWives released a new double-single. The two tracks on it are called “Easy” and “Where Do We Go From Here?”, with…

  • Introducing KIZZME and their new song “Only With You” feat. Qshans [Video]

    KIZZME are a Netherlands-based, new collective of Afro-Caribbean artists. Making music blending styles such as zouk and kizomba, they have a new single which is set to introduce them to the world. Named “Only With You”, the kompa/zouk song saw them collaborate with Qshans. It’s sung in English and Papiamentu languages and talks about forgiveness…

  • Stream Crack A Smile EP by Saticöy

    “On My Way” is an R&B track by US alt-pop band Saticöy. Part of their newly released EP, it features Jay Ham and Tre Wright. Crack A Smile EP is 6 tracks long. Back to “On My Way”, it is such a smooth and groovy song. Sonically, the track combines R&B, pop and rap, with…

  • Listen: Oliver Nelson x Lilla Vargen – “Long Summer Nights”

    Swedish producer Oliver Nelson teamed up with Belfast-based Irish singer Lilla Vargen and created “Long Summer Night”. The emotion-imbued electro pop track is out on Perfect Havoc. It carries amazing synths and some influences from the ’80s. Lilla’s lovely vocals go well with Nelson’s elegant production. “Long Summer Nights” is one to sing along to.…

  • See Nuela Charles in her “Worthy” video

    Canadian alt-soul songstress Nuela Charles has a special new song for the fans. Named “Worthy”, the single follows “Awakening”. It was released in the warm company of a stunning visual. Asked about this song, Nuela noted: “I wrote ‘Worthy’ both as a journal entry and a pep talk to myself. I was going through all…

  • Listen to Kabinett’s “Feather Age”

    German 5-piece band Kabinett want us to dance as we reflect on the hopeless state of the our world. Their latest single “Feather Age” looks at life in an evil, miserable world. Still, the indie-dance track is infectiously funky. The production combines disco beats with smooth vocals and the result is irresistibly danceable. Loose yourself…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on June 17th, 2022

    This week’s New Release Friday roundup saw the team select some amazing tunes. Check out the full playlist on Spotify and read about 7 of these songs/videos below. Georgie Neilsen – “The Last Time I Felt Better” Georgie Neilsen is a singer-songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. Her new single “The Last Time I Felt Better” is…

  • Stream ELIS NOA’s debut album, I Was Just About To Leave

    Elisa Godino and Aaron Hader make up ELIS NOA. Having impressed fans and critics alike with their unique amalgam of sounds, the Vienna-based outfit got to deliver their debut album. They named that LP I Was Just About To Leave. About the 11-track LP, the duo explains, “I Was Just About To Leave is a…

  • Etaoin and Tadhg Daly stay affectingly honest on “Not Over You”

    “Not Over You” is an emotional duet pairing Irish singer-songwriter Etaoin and “Winter in LA” singer Tadhg Daly. The single was released via MADE Records. “Not Over You” finds the two complementing each other lyrically before uniting for the explosive chorus. “It’s about two people that have drifted away from one another, without ever being…

  • Beth // James share a new album called Get Together

    Beth // James have reveled a new album their named Get Together. Prior to this release, the Austin-based indie-folk duo shared “The Sun”. This track came accompanied by an equally warm and soothing music video. “The Sun” is about being grateful for — and enjoying — those beautiful moments that life presents. Other songs on…

  • Listen: Kasimp & Felix Hien – “Humans”

    The song “Humans” is the latest product from the ongoing collaboration between German artists Kasimp and Felix Hien. Actually, it is the fifth single taken from their upcoming joint EP to-be-titled Law Of Vibration. Previous songs include “Autumn” and “Runaway”. With “Humans”, the pair created a blissful alt-hip hop tune. The uptempo track combines infectious…