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Noah Ransom is “ON THE EDGE”; hear the newcomer’s latest song
Emerging artist Noah Ransom furthers his ascent with a splendid new release. The rapturous pop/rock track is named “ON THE EDGE”. While the overall sound is catchy, the lyrics are utterly pensive. “I wrote this song about a period of time where I was feeling disconnected from my friends. I had been putting on a…
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Muo Duo’s new single “Subatomic” features Casshan & Guapdad 4000
Muo Duo are an American duo made up by artist/producer Miles From Space and his sister Winter, a singer and actress. The outfit’s latest effort is the single “Subatomic”. This energetic hip hip track features verses from Guapdad 4000 and Casshan. Built around a hard-hitting trap beat, “Subatomic” carries that quintessential hip hop attitude which…
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New Release Friday: songs out on April 29th, 2022
New Release Friday is back. This week’s selection includes songs from artists such as Lucid Kidd, Hayk Keys and Ina Krabes. Below are notes about some of those tunes. Dave Lee x Omar – “Starlight” As his latest release, legendary producer Dave Lee teamed up with London-based singer Omar. Named “Starlight”, it’s an amazing soul-funk…
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Cassie Marin’s new song “Push Me” is an empowering anthem
Cassie Marin raises the energy as she delivers her new single, “Push Me”. The LA-based artist and producer’s last single was the softer “Every Time I See The Ocean”. “Push Me” combines exuberant beats and fizzy synths, typifying Marin’s buoyant production. It’s an empowering anthem for those who’d once been told they couldn’t achieve their…
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Watch Oshima Brothers do the “Disco Down The Aisle”
With their funky song, “Disco Down The Aisle”, Oshima Brothers are all about making our shopping experience much more fun. “Disco Down The Aisle” is one of the tracks on their new LP titled Dark Nights Golden Days. The US-based duo (which is made up by siblings Sean and Jamie Oshima) also created a playful…
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Listen to “Time Is Gone”, the new song by Danyál
Germany-based crooner Danyál has delivered an emotional pop ballad he named “Time Is Gone”. The post-breakup song finds him leaning into honesty as he bares his soul to the listener. Danyál explains, “The song was written as a result of a breakup with my girlfriend, because in retrospect it turned out that I was wrong…
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Shantaia seeks to go from “Broke to Brand New” in new visual
“Broke to Brand New” is the latest offering from Nashville-based Canadian country singer artist Shantaia. Released back in January, it came as the follow-up to “Had A Good Weekend“. Both of these songs were accompanied by stunning visuals, with the latest one arriving earlier this month. Commenting about the process of making the “Broke to…
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Josh Sallee is joined by K.A.A.N on his new single, “Let Me Live My Life”
A new single single by Oklahoma City-native hip hop artist/producer Josh Sallee is out now. The song is called “Let Me Leave My Life” and features emcee K.A.A.N, whom he first collaborated with in 2015. “Let Me Live My Life” is about staying away from unnecessary distraction. “Whatever your goals or ambitions are, you’re going…
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Sonny Grin remixes Oly Sherman’s “Homeboy”
Australian creatives Oly Sherman (singer) and Sonny Grin (producer) have been working together for a while. The latest in their string of collaborations is Sonny’s remix of Sherman’s “Homeboy”. The original track was released in 2020 and has been a fan favorite. “Homeboy (Sonny Grin Remix)” carries a refreshing injection of disco-house vibes, with the…
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Estella Dawn is back with “Easy To Fall”
Estella Dawn‘s most recent song “Easy To fall” is a relatable piece about the tendency of love to sometimes lose its spark without much drama. “I’ve always found it interesting how you can go from loving someone with every fiber of your being, to just well…. Not,” she remarks. Sonically, the track carries influences from…
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Jon Vinyl taps Avry for “Favours”; listen to the amazing tune
Neo-soul singer Jon Vinyl added another impressive song to his discography. The song is named “Favours”. The Toronto artist initially wrote this piece while mulling over a situation he couldn’t move on from. With the help of fellow Canadian Avry, he went on to create an anthem for the hopeless romantics. “Favours” is such a…
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Casey Baer hopes you “take it personal” as she shares debut EP, not that girl
At last, LA-based pop newcomer Casey Baer‘s debut EP, not that girl, is here. It arrived last Friday alongside the video for “take it personal”. “take it personal” is a catchy pop/rock anthem that finds Casey feeling resentful towards an ex-lover. “This is a f-you song to someone who really hurt me. It’s a song…
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Listen to the song “Warm” by Moncrieff
Irish artist Moncrieff signed to German label Energie Musik in January and then released the song “Warm”. A heartfelt love song, it is about finding that special person who loves for your best traits as well as flaws. “It’s a really comforting and happy feeling to just know that all you have to do is…
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Simon Dekkers and Jordan Rys unite to create “Oh La La”
Italian DJ/producer Simon Dekkers did team up with pop singer and social media star Jordan Rys and created “Oh La La”. This is a genre-blurring house/pop tune with irrepressible tropical vibes. “Oh La La” is out on the label LoudKult. From the melody-filled verses to the euphoric drop, the song is totally infectious. Not only…
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Kailaya drops an artistic visual for her debut single, “Lately”
“Lately” is the debut single by Ukrainian-American singer Kailaya. Released a fortnight ago, the song now has an accompanying video; the video has dropped today. “Lately” is a well crafted R&B/soul jam. Producer Aubren Elaine effectively brings Kailaya’s powerful vocals to the foreground. Lyrically personal, the LA-born artist indicates she wrote this piece at a…
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New video reveals that Zach Hood “never knew a heart could break itself”
Pop music sensation Zach Hood has just unveiled the music video for his latest single, “never knew a heart could break itself”. The track arrived a month ago. Last November, the 20-year-old Alabama native shared “Just Kids“, an effervescent tune. However, unlike “Just Kids”, this new song finds Zach utterly vulnerable. “never knew a heart…
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Introducing ZEBEDE; listen to the band’s new song, “Cool Down Brother”
ZEBEDE are a London-based soul/funk band formed in 2018. The 5-piece comprises vocalist Leah Cleaver, keyboardist Henry Combes, guitarist/vocalist Charlie Dauber, drummer Max Ashbee and bass guitarist Michael Jones. 2019 saw the outfit release their self-titled EP, a project that caught the attention of industry taste-makers. ZEBEDE’s first release of the year is the single…
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Hear Brainheart and Dorel’s motivational anthem, “A Strange Kid”
The message behind DJ/producer Brainheart‘s newest song “A Strange Kid” is the readiness to embrace one’s flaws. Featuring rousing vocals of Israeli singer-songwriter Dorel, the song is galvanizing and motivational. It’s an anthem for those who feel different: a reinforcement of their sense of uniqueness. “A Strange Kid” is dressed as a hooky pop song.…
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Codeko drops new EP, Trust Fall
As his latest release, UK electronic producer Ed Clark, known professionally as Codeko, did pack three lovely tracks into an EP titled Trust Fall. Working with amazing vocalists, he takes us on an emotional, melody-filled journey. Alongside the title-track, a progressive house banger, the EP also includes the songs “Hold On To Me” featuring Rynn…
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Here is “Voicemails” by indie-folk duo Beth // James
Austin, Texas-based indie-folk duo (and life partners) Beth // James have a moving new song they called “Voicemails”. This is the follow-up to their “Boy Genius” single. “Voicemails” is an honest and emotional piece that Beth wrote as a tribute to her late father. It was inspired by a saved voicemail from him. “I listened…
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Tonii Boii puts everyone on notice on new song “1st Thing”
Tonii Boii is a quick-rising US rapper from West Orlando. His hard-hitting new track called “1st Thing” is worth highlighting. The song was done in collaboration with the legendary Bigga Rankin. “1st Thing” features a bouncy trap instrumental. Tonii’s unique flow adds flavour to this track. Give “1st Thing” a listen and follow Tonii Boii…
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Listen to Callen’s debut album, Ghost Reflections
“Fooling Myself” is one of the tracks on US singer-songwriter and producer Callen‘s debut album, Ghost Reflections. The Nashville-based musician says he wrote this pop/rock song about the ironic pinnacle of introspective burnout. Speaking about this independently released album, Callen remarked: ”Ghost Reflections are known as an optical issue that is generally caused by internal…
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Nigerian star Terri releases new EP, In Transit
Nigerian Afrobeats star Terri has just unveiled his sophomore EP named In Transit. The project’s lead single “Danger” was well received by fans and critics alike, garnering over a million streams within weeks of release. In Transit carries 6 amazing tunes, including new tracks, “Wanna Know” and “Chargie” with Mugeez. “I spent the past year…
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Hear Jay Ives sing “Oh Maureen”
New York songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jay Ives flexes his creative muscle as he delivers new song, “Oh Maureen”. Funky yet lyrically dark, this is such a bewitching piece. I like the artist’s arresting vocals and, as well, the dramatic key change. “Oh Maureen” was written, produced and mixed by Jav Ives. About the track,…
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hanna ögonsten shares second single, “Rockstar”
After an impressive debut, Swedish newcomer hanna ögonsten has since returned with her second single. She called this one “Rockstar”. This song offers another taste of her forthcoming first EP. “Rockstar” was written after a trip hanna made to Berlin to visit her friend. At a party where other musicians were present, she encountered an…
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Hear Paul Cook & The Chronicles’ new songs “Get Along” and “Chin Up”
Paul Cook & The Chronicles is a solo project by London-born singer-songwriter Paul Cook. The musician has crafted a string of releases to be delivered in 2022. First one, which arrived on April 8, is the single, “Get Along”. Filled with warmth, “Get Along” is a melody-laden indie-rock song. The second offering, “Chin Up” has…
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Alesia Lani shares an alluring video for her “I Don’t Mind” song
Texas’ very own Alesia Lani has a flirtatious new song called “I Don’t Mind”. Released on Trailing Twelve Records, the funk-soul track was paired with a befittingly retro visual. “I Don’t Mind” carries a sexy ’70s groove which Alesia complements with her sultry lyrics. It was produced by QB Smith. “The lyrics came so organically,”…
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“Gratitude” brings together Above & Beyond, Marty Longstaff and anamē
Presented by the label Anjunabeats, “Gratitude” is a massive new dance tune bringing together UK trio Above & Beyond, Swedish duo anamē and vocalist Marty Longstaff. This release also marks the debut for anamē (a collaborative project by producers Marcus Schössow and Thomas Sagstad). For Longstaff, it signals his return to Anjunabeats, having voiced Above…
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LEEPA releases another anthem; listen to “blood”
“blood” is yet another catchy pop banger from German singer LEEPA. The Berlin-based alt-pop artist has in the past released singalongs such as “misery loves company” and “i’m sorry, are you?”. LEEPA has the ability to lean into vulnerability while at the same time staying empowered. With “blood”, she delivers a relatable song with the…
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Hear “Demons & Devils” by the band Organa
Formed in 2016, Organa is a trio whose music style is an engaging blend of funk, soul, rock and jazz. The band members include Corey McCormick (bass/vocals), Gabe Velasquez (lead vocals/percussion) and Nick Lewis (guitar). Dive into Organa’s sound by checking out their newest release, a funk-soul tune called “Demons & Devils”. The follow-up to…
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Listen: SUPER-Hi x NEEKA – “Following The Sun”
For those fun moments, here is a song to vibe to. It’s “Following The Sun”, a summer-loving track pairing dance producers SUPER-Hi and vocal/songwriting duo NEEKA. “Following The Sun” was released with a video which encapsulates what the song is all about: aspiration, romantic longing, release and personal fulfillment. There is a sweeping sense of…
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ANNA VEE reveals “Shooting Me Down”, her song with Futuristic
“Shooting Me Down” is the first single from Ukrainian-born Swedish artist ANNA VEE‘s upcoming debut EP. The electro pop song features a verse by US rapper Futuristic. A great tune, “Shooting Me Down” was produced by Steven Langs. On the track, Anna says: “Even though ‘Shooting Me Down’ is a song about heated love that…
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Rivals return with new song & video, “Dark Matter”
On April 5, pop/rock outfit Rivals began their Dark Matter tour. That same day, their latest single — also titled “Dark Matter” — dropped. The John Espy-produced track came paired with an enthralling video filmed by Christian Lawrence. “Black Matter” signifies a new chapter for the band. Lyrically, it was inspired by singer Kalie Wolfe’s…
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Louie Blue unveils DIVISION 8 album
20-year-old Finnish artist Louie Blue released his debut album DIVISION 8 mid last month. The LP was shared alongside the focus single “Call You Up”, this pop-infused R&B song itself being accompanied by a stunning visual. Directed by Elisabeth Moborg, the video captures the song’s amazing vibe. About DIVISION 8, Louie comments, “I don’t want…
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Watch Meg Mac perform her newest song, “On Your Mind”
Australian songstress Meg Mac is back with a new song she named “On Your Mind”. The soulful track was produced The Donuts. It was released alongside a live-performance video. There’s also an announced tour with upcoming dates already scheduled (more details on Meg’s Instagram page). Get to hear “On Your Mind”.
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Hear Manolo Ramos’ sweet ballad, “Turquesa”
Manolo Ramos is a singer-songwriter from Puerto Rico. Here is his latest single, “Turquesa”, a love ballad released just in time for this year’s Valentine’s Day. Sung in Spanish, “Turquesa” is lyrically captivating and guitar-driven. Manolo’s sweet vocals have the effect of melting the listener’s heart. “Turquesa” was released in the company of a clean…
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Dance to “Acid In My Blood” and “Ganzfeld Experiment” by Channel Tres
Out on the label GODMODE is Channel Tres‘ latest release, a two-song single called Acid / Ganzfeld “12. The package includes the tracks “Acid in My Blood” and “Ganzfeld Experiment” as well as their instrumental versions. While “Acid” is about being so out of your mind on the dancefloor that you worry you might get…
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Alex Iva and Jovynn call “Your Attention” to their first collab; listen
“Your Attention” is a new house tune pairing Ukrainian DJ/producer Alex Iva and 20-year-old Malaysian DJ and social media star Jovynn. For Jovynn, this is her debut single. On his part, Iva has already released huge tunes such as “I Got You”. With “Your Attention”, he taps Jovynn’s concept and styling to create something uniquely…
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New song finds Allison Leah feeling “sorry for myself”
Nashville singer-songwriter Allison Leah is back with an honest new song called “sorry for myself”. This piece is bolder, edgier and even much poppier. Maintaining the theme of self-empowerment, Leah wrote “sorry for myself” having been pushed to the limit of a relationship. The song is about finally standing up for yourself by saying ‘enough…
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Here is Jake Daniels’ Obsessed EP
Quick rising pop artist Jake Daniels‘ debut EP, Obsessed, dropped a couple of weeks ago. It had been preceded by singles like “Creep” and “Drop The Match“. Arriving with the project was the track “Obsessed”. This song completed his narrative involving two people and their quest for love which takes them through a roller-coaster of…
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Stream BB Thomaz’s Golden State Of Mind album
A few months ago, Aipate introduced German-American artist BB Thomaz. At that time, she had just released the song “Love Is” featuring producer Re:mind. Well, that track is part of a just released album by BB Thomaz. Titled Golden State of Mind, the album is 11 tracks long and blends styles such as R&B/soul and…
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Emerging singer-songwriter Renao shares new song, “Holding My Breath”
Renao is an artist to watch. The 23-year-old, Indian-born Londoner’s first three singles have already garnered over 4 millions streams. And that’s just on on Spotify alone! His latest, “Holding My Breath”, is an absolutely sublime piece whose release coincided with the announcement of Renao’s planned debut EP. “Holding My Breath” is a delicate, guitar-driven…
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The HP’s are joined by Claire Davis for “Hope To See You Again” single
The HP’s are a Canadian band led by drummer (and Hidden Pony Records founder) Mike Renaud. Deeply rooted in funk and soul, the outfit makes music with an infectious vibe. The HP’s debut album Gritty City Soul Vol. 1 is on the way. For now, they’re keeping us engaged with their new single, “Hope To…
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Coops details his ambitions on “Shoot My Shot”
As the follow-up to “The Kid Is Back”, North London emcee Coops did release the song “Shoot My Shot”. It arrived as the second single taken from a new album the artist is currently working on. Coops once again teamed up frequent collaborator Talos for this boom-bap cut. “Shoot My Shot” sees Coops detail his…
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juno roome shares new song, “just like before”
juno roome is a Korean-American artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer you definitely need to be paying more attention to. But first, here is his brilliant, new single, “just like before”. It’s a dreamy indie-pop ballad that the young crafted with support from Kalia Vandever, who played the trombone. “This is the first song that I had…
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little luna releases new single, “the glass”; watch the music video
Los Angeles artist little luna is getting to release her debut EP, through the self, via AWAL Recordings on May 13. An introspective new single named “the glass” embodies the theme of the upcoming EP. The song, paired with a self-directed video, reflects on our relationship with ourselves. “‘the glass’ was born out of a…
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Listen to Fireboy DML’s “Playboy” single
After becoming a global phenomenon thanks to his mega-hit “Peru”, Nigerian artist Fireboy DML is maintaining that momentum. His newest single “Playboy” is just as amazing. This new track offers listeners a taste of what to expect on his much-awaited upcoming album (the album is titled Playboy as well). It also exhibits his evolution and…
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John Adams embraces “Changes” in heartwarming new video
“Changes” is one of the songs on UK singer-songwriter John Adam‘s new album titled Behind Closed Doors. The indie-folk song feels sentimental and heartwarming; it captures the moment his fear of becoming a parent was replaced by overwhelming love. Adams explains, “I wrote this one on the evening my twins were born. I’d spent the…
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Rising R&B singer Mamii reveals “Intimate” video
With elegance that matches the track’s production and artist’s delivery, the video for Mamii‘s “Intimate” is simply eye-catching. The song was released last year as part of the emerging R&B singer’s Black Phoenix EP (and the subsequent deluxe version). Exhibiting her silky vocals, “Intimate” is filled with beautiful melodies. “This song is about getting to…
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Ivorian artist Obou Gbais releases “C’est Doux” visual
Ivorian visual artist Peintre Obou (and now singer using the moniker Obou Gbais) shared a new track called “C’est Doux”. The Afrobeat track arrived as the first single taken from his upcoming EP. “C’est Doux” is rich in organic instrumentation and carries sweet melodies. It transports the listener to the streets of Abidjan, where “Babi,…
