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  • Listen: Lil Spacely – “Sun Cap”

    Sydney rapper Lil Spacely dropped a new single the other week. Titled “Sun Cap”, the track reminds us just how lyrical the Australian artist is. “Sun Cap” sees Spacely flex his admirable flow over a hard-hitting trap instrumental. In terms of what spits, there is mix of braggadocio and statements about the hustle. Listen to…

  • Get to know Rheo Uno; listen to “Senorita”

    UK-born singer and songwriter Rheo Uno made her debut this year when she released the single “Wife Me”. A couple of tracks later, she is showing us why we focus our attention towards her. You can start by listening to the song “Señorita”. This is a Latin-influenced R&B/pop tune exhibiting her sultry and soulful vocals.…

  • Hear “No Such Thing as Normal” by The Landing

    “No Such Thing as Normal” is the newest offering from New York-based artist The Landing. It is a funky pop cut with an awesome, laidback groove. “No Such Thing as Normal” perfectly represents The Landing’s signature style characterized by synth-driven, cosmic-inspired soundscapes. The track is filled with honeyed vocals that adds to its smooth feel.…

  • Listen to Leah Kate’s amazing debut EP, What Just Happened?

    As an independent artist, Leah Kate takes a hands-on approach towards making her music — she even runs her own record label. That independence affords her an ‘IDGAF’ attitude which features prominently in her brand of pop music. From bold lyrics and vivacious delivery to the exuberant instrumentation, Kate keeps it edgy. Where else would…

  • KYTES share another lovely song; listen to “bumblin”

    Munich-based indie pop band KYTES have an awesome new song out. Called “bumblin”, it’s the follow-up their successful single, “the beat is on hold”. “bumblin” is another catchy song about embracing positivity. The production on the track combines warm instrumental melodies with euphoric vocals and vibrant lyricism. “In challenging times we ask ourselves how to…

  • Pop music roundup: 13 new songs and videos for you

    Pop music roundup is now a regular feature on Aipate. The latest selection includes 13 amazing songs and videos that you should find refreshing. Gavin James – “Greatest Hits” Popular Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James embraced nostalgia in his latest single, “Greatest Hits”. Accompanied by a cinematic visual, the ’80s-inspired track was produced by Mark Ralph.…

  • Here is Jenny Kern’s new EP, I Never Thought That You Were Listening

    Born in Canada but currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Jenny Kern makes indie-pop music with a universal appeal. Her new EP, I Never Thought That You Were Listening, is an exquisite body of work. The four-track mini-collection features Jenny’s beautiful vocals and her raw, honest songwriting. Focus track “Alone”, for instance, deals with loneliness.…

  • BenjiFlow taps Oxlade for new song, “My Bella” [Video]

    Nigerian star Oxlade joined North London artist BenjiFlow for his latest single, “My Bella”. So captivating, it’s a sexy Afrobeat-flavoured tune with a laidback tropical vibe. “My Bella” follows BenjiFlow’s “Go” and is lifted from his planned new EP. The self-produced track has since been given a nice visual accompaniment. Directed by Charlie Di Placido,…

  • Listen: Kit Major – “Solo Disco”

    The latest offering from LA-based pop artist Kit Major is an energy-infused single named “Solo Disco”. The track combines throbbing drum machine beats with warm synths. Lyrically, “Solo Disco” is an anthem celebrating one’s independence. Kit Major explains: “This song is for the lonely, the independent bitches and those learning to find comfortability in feeling…

  • AVIV reveals “love of your life” single and video

    Following AVIV‘s collaboration with OCTAVIO the Dweeb, the 15-year-old rising Canadian indie pop sensation did share another amazing piece, “love of your life”. This is such a beautiful song and, although AVIV’s lyrics are of emotional significance, the track generally feels bright and laidback, thanks to the breezy synths, lovely guitar riffs and the singer’s…

  • Julian Lamadrid – “One More Trip” [video]

    23-year-old Mexican artist Julian Lamadrid‘s latest offering is a dreamy pop/rock track called “One More Trip”. Released via Arista Records, the single was paired with a creative visual directed by the artist himself. With an instrumentation that combines layers of synths and drum beats, the track feels mesmerizing. The depth of the lyrics is also…

  • Zoë Ferguson’s debut EP is Probably About You; listen

    Zoë Ferguson‘s debut EP, Probably About You, is the culmination of about five years of writing. The 7-track electro pop project details the 19-year-old artist’s experiences as a teenager wading through world of love and breakups. Candid in her lyrics, Zoë Ferguson offers a vivid imagery of the situations she is describing in her songs.…

  • MITCHY converse with Jay Kline in new song “If You Wanna Talk”

    Up-and-coming Los Angeles artist MITCHY‘s latest song, “If You Wanna Talk”, is a collaboration with another newcomer, Jay Kline. On release, the track was billed as the second single off her forthcoming debut EP. “If You Wanna Talk” is a chilled out yet funky pop cut with smooth vocals and an irresistible vibe. The two…

  • Watch Ellur “Burn It All Down” in new video

    Like many other pop newcomers, 20-year-old UK artist Ellur is vying for listener’s attention. Luckily for the young singer-songwriter, she has the talent necessary to keep us captivated. Her newest single “Burn It All Down” is amazing tune inspired by 80’s pop. Heavy bass and amazing synths form a lovely bedrock on which Ellur delivers her sentimental…

  • David Franz reveals To The Unknown album and “Baby Please” video

    I recently stumbled on — and loved — David Franz‘s video “Baby Please”. To my excitement, that bluesy and soulful pop/rock song further led me to the American musician and label founder’s debut album, To The Unknown. Ten tracks long, and filled with passion, the album is worth the forty two minutes you’ll spend listening…

  • GRAACE’s latest song finds her “Sentimental”

    Australian pop singer-songwriter GRAACE has a new EP titled Self-Preservation in the works. It will be a full showcase of her new sound. The “Have Fun at Your Party” singer’s latest single, “Sentimental”, is everything we expect from her lyrically; it is delicate and heartfelt. The song came with a heartwarming video next to it.…

  • Listen to Adeline’s new EP, Adi Oasis

    New York-based French-Caribbean singer-songwriter and bass player Adeline (pronounced ad-uh-leen) finally dropped her new EP, Adi Oasis. While revealing the album, the artist also shared the song “Stages” alongside a gorgeous accompanying music video. “Stages” saw Adeline once again team up with KAMAUU, with the latter laying a rap verse as smooth as the music…

  • Flora Cash unveil their third album, our generation

    Swedish-American indie-pop duo Flora Cash have released their third album, our generation. A new song called “were you ever with me” arrived with the 14-track project. Earlier singles such as “Don’t You Look At Me That Way“, “The Bright Lights” and “a good childhood” had already prepared us for what to expect. Listening to our…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on October 22nd, 2021

    The latest update on New Release Friday playlist is now live. Enjoy the selection and read details about some of the songs/videos below. Laur Elle – “Hate That You Love Me” Canadian-raised artist Laur Elle has released a new single, “Hate That You Love Me”. Accompanied by a nice-looking visual, it is an upbeat indie-pop/rock…

  • Hear Meresha’s new song, “Hawai’i”

    ‘The magic of life is outside taking chances,’ a bubbly Meresha reminds us in her new song, “Hawai’i”. The fun and adventurous anthem is super-infectious. From Meresha’s escapist lyrics to her warm vocals, the song inspired a more lighthearted approach to life. Musically, “Hawai’i” is another well-crafted track from the Polish-born artist, DJ and producer.…

  • House music roundup: 9 songs to dance to

    Sample our latest selection of house music tracks that we feel you need to squeeze into your ‘dancing mood’ playlist. Tinlicker x Nathan Nicholson – “Be Here And Now” Dutch duo Tinlicker‘s latest single, “Be Here And Now”, is a pensive house song. Featuring vocals of Nathan Nicholson, it was paired with a soul-stirring and…

  • Listen to “Nice and Slow” by Abby Diamond

    Listening to music by Abby Diamond, you get immersed in her sweet R&B/pop grooves. The New York City artist made a return this July and committed to series of lunar-aligned monthly releases, starting with the dreamy “Cool Water“. She recently flexed her soulfu penned after experiencing a period of internal turmoil. The singer has been…

  • Natalie Shay is back with “New Wave” video

    North London artist Natalie Shay has finally revealed the music video for her latest single, “New Wave”. Directed by James George Potter, the visual retains the brightness and vibrancy of this ’80s-inspired synth-driven pop track. “New Wave” is a bubbly song about the excitement of venturing into a new relationship. Natalie’s enthusiasm is transmitted in…

  • Pop music roundup: 10 songs to add to your playlist

    Which songs have you been listening to? You can give your playlist an update by adding some of these tunes. The Cool Quest – “PARTY ON THE BLOC” Aptly titled, “PARTY ON THE BLOC” is a party-loving new song by Dutch pop band The Cool Quest. The track arrived together with an inviting music video…

  • Nigerian artist Solana releases new double-single, Badder/On My Way

    Lagos-raised Nigerian singer-songwriter Solana has been honing her craft for the past few years. Her 2020 collaboration with Joeboy (“Far Away“) helped propel her towards national limelight. Solana’s brand of Afrobeats borrows influences from pop and R&B. That versatility is illustrated on her latest release, a double-single titled Badder/On My Way. While “Badder” (featuring Killertunes)…

  • Here is Young & Sick’s new album, BROTHER

    Out now, BROTHER is the latest album by Dutch musician and visual artist Young & Sick. The 10-track LP was released on September 24th via B3SCI Records. Besides being available on digital platforms such as Bandcamp, it also arrived with limited edition vinyls. The title track was released alongside the album. About it, Young &…

  • Joan Alasta shares uplifting pop house tune, “No Return”

    Corsica-born French producer and singer-songwriter Joan Alasta recently shared a galvanizing new track called “No Return”. It is an uplifting pop house anthem about the courage to start afresh. Joan’s passionate vocals sit beautifully atop the energetic electronic instrumentation. “No Return” is both melancholic and euphoric. Embark on that irresistible journey with Joan Alasta. You…

  • WANDERERS return with “Nothing in This World” video

    “Nothing in This World” is the second single being released by WANDERERS since their return two months ago. The Australian duo had released the song “Penny” at the end of July, that being Matt and Dusty’s first release in over two years. “Nothing in This World” came paired with a video that emphasizes the lighthearted…

  • Hear Abby Sage’s sentimental piece, “When I Leave”

    LA-based Toronto native Abby Sage teamed up with producer Jeff Hazin and created this contemplative ballad, “When I Leave”. The song is the latest installment on her forthcoming EP, Fears of Yours & Mine. “When I Leave” is such a delicate piece. Abby’s chillingly honest lyrics bring to the surface her deep-seated sentiments. “It’s about…

  • Listen to “Hearts Aligned” by Carl Adam

    “Hearts Aligned” is an EDM-leaning pop song by up-and-coming Swedish artist Carl Adam. The uptempo track was released on the label Soul Family Entertainment. With delightful vocals, arresting guitar melodies and a chill drop, “Hearts Aligned” feels so bewitching. You hear Carl enthusiastically singing about his first love experience, inviting the listener to join in…

  • Tokimeki Records and syd hartha rework The Cardigans’ hit, “Carnival”

    Japanese music project Tokimeki Records‘ love story with nostalgia-inducing retro sounds continues. A couple of weeks ago, the outfit released a modern, disco-pop rework of The Cardigans’ ’90s hit, “Carnival”. For this one, Tokimeki Records’ Yutaka Takanami enlisted 20-year-old Filipina singer-songwriter syd hartha for vocal duty. The result is a truly enjoyable song. Listen and…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on October 15th, 2021

    Aipate‘s weekly roundup, New Release Friday, is out. Below are notes about ten of the songs we’ve added to the playlist this week. ORNAMENT AND CRIME x Virginia Palms – “Bad Advice” ORNAMENT AND CRIME is an LA-based duo comprised of producer Alex Kemp and Bill Delia (a drummer with Grizfolk band). The newly created…

  • Listen: Tobtok x Moss Kena x Adam Griffin x James Hurr – “Can You Feel It”

    “Can You Feel It” is a fresh jam from the Perfect Havoc kitchen. The exuberant piano house tune brought together producers Tobtok, Adam Griffin and James Hurr. Vocals by Moss Kena fills up the track, rounding it up into an irresistible song. The energy and the feel-good vibe emitted by this track is unparalleled and…

  • Kitty Montague delivers the powerful “I Kissed You Politely”

    The latest from emerging London-based songwriter Kitty Montague is a rhythm-driven pop tune called “I Kissed You Politely”. On it, Montague’s soulful vocals are foregrounded as she delivers a moving piece. “I Kissed You Politely” is a gritty, female-centric anthem highlighting the kind of compromising situations women find themselves in. The artist notes, “This is…

  • Post-Modern Connection release Clustered Umbrella EP

    Rather than follow trends, Post-Modern Connection turn their various influences into a sound that is nothing short of magnificent. The Canadian indie band’s new EP Clustered Umbrella (which is out today, October 14) represents their eclectic style. A blend of indie-pop, rock and soul, the music simply tastes creamy. Clustered Umbrella includes previously released singles…

  • M.anifest returns with stinging “Scorpio Flow”, set to drop new album

    Only a couple of weeks to the release of his new album Madina To The Universe (MTTU), Ghanaian rap icon M.anifest is simply unstoppable. He demonstrates this best in his latest single, “Scorpio Flow”, a song on which he thoroughly chokes competition. ‘Only two rappers I know in Africa/ Me and nobody in particular’, he…

  • Manpreet Kundi releases second single, “no one”

    On October 1st, UK-based South Asian artist Manpreet Kundi released her haunting second single, “no one”. With a production so moody, the song fully brings out the singer-songwriter’s vulnerable side. “This song conveys the frustration I felt when the timing wouldn’t align for myself and someone I was hopelessly in love with. But when things…

  • Parliamo reveal new single/video, “Echo In My Chamber”

    “Echo In My Chamber” is an infectious and nostalgic new offering from Perth, Scotland-based 6-piece Parliamo. The indie-rock track is lifted from the band’s upcoming EP, The Parliamo Manifesto. Bathed in addictive melodies and euphoric harmonies, “Echo In My Chamber” feels so captivating. About the song, Parliamo said: “‘Echo In My Chamber’ is a story…

  • Mi$HNRZ deliver feel-good song, “Plasha (Playa)”

    Mi$HNRZ (pronounced ‘missionaries’) is a Los Angeles-based duo made up by Latinx artists Ismael and Matt. Thanks to their eclectic cultural backgrounds, the two easily cross genre boundaries with their music. The latest from Mi$HNRZ is this feel-good dance-pop tune named “Plasha (Playa)”. Sung in Spanish, it transports the listener to a tropical paradise where…

  • Vasundhara Vee reemerges with brilliant solo debut, “Run”

    New Delhi-raised, Mumbai-based artist Vasundhara Vee has been a part of the Indian music scene for well over a decade. In that period, the soul/jazz singer has taken part of a series of projects, including being one half of the Adil & Vasundhara duo, collaborating with other artists and even coaching upcoming vocalists. Now, she…

  • Listen and dance to HOLOW’s “Lullaby”

    Presented by dance music label Ultra Music, “Lullaby” is a feel-good tune and the latest single from fast-rising French producer HOLOW. The funky EDM track underscores HOLOW’s slick analogue-driven production. With soulful vocals that will have you singing along irresistibly, “Lullaby” is simply remarkable. The song arrived on the back of two amazing singles, “Chemicals”…

  • Sannia sings about “Sad Rich Girls”; listen

    Australian artist Sannia recently released a single called “Sad Rich Girls”. Generally, it is a female empowerment anthem disguised as cheeky diss track. “Sad Rich Girls” calls out those women who have a tendency to bring others down in an attempt to get to the top. “Sad Rich Girls” is a playful and effervescent pop…

  • RIVER reveal their second single, “Dance in the Darkness”; see the lovely video

    Their debut single “Inappropriate” was blissfully upbeat. For their second, Hamburg-based indie-electronic duo RIVER crafted something more downtempo and emotionally charged. “Dance in the Darkness” is a sentimental love anthem sweetened with irresistible harmonies. It arrived in the company of a beautiful and heartwarming video starring Girresse Mayuma. Watch the Filip Piskorzynski-directed clip and follow…

  • Isa Reyes unveils new single called “Santiago” [Video]

    New York City native Isa Reyes is ready to release her debut EP, BELS. As we await its arrival later this month, you can enjoy the 22-year-old alt-R&B singer-songwriter’s newest single, “Santiago”. This is an indie folk-leaning pop ballad that puts to the fore Isa’s graceful vocals and impeccable songwriting. About it, she notes: “‘Santiago’…

  • Eiza Murphy shares new visual for her mesmerizing song, “Movies”

    Eiza Murphy recently returned with another exquisite track. Named “Movies”, the electropop pop song is about the need to escape reality, with the exciting Irish newcomer momentarily reveling in a fictitious realm. “I thought ‘what would it look or feel like if my life was scripted in a film?’. After the year we’ve just had,…

  • Watch Cameron Forbes’ riveting visual for “Endless”

    2021 has seen Chicago-raised R&B crooner Cameron Forbes deliver some very passionate songs. His latest is a sultry love ballad called “Endless”. The soulful song was released with a riveting and sensual visual directed by Anastasia Shulepova and Philip Formenti-Ujlaki. About this song, Cameron stated: “You don’t f*ck to ‘Endless’– you make love to it.…

  • Listen to Anja Kotar’s debut EP, Songs from Isolation

    Like many other artists, Slovenian-born singer-songwriter Anja Kotar spent much of her time during the pandemic writing songs. What is more noteworthy, though, is her approach: inculcating the mundane elements of life into her songwriting. Anja even named one of the songs “Simple“. This turned out to be the magic formula that facilitated the creation…

  • Listen: Donovan Keith – “Keep Ya Life Funky”

    Let me invite your attention to this aptly titled song, “Keep Ya Life Funky”. The record is the newest offering from Donovan Keith. It is also the second single being taken from his upcoming vinyl album (to be released in April 2022). “Keep Ya Life Funky” reminds us to stay true to ourselves despite the…

  • Ferris Pier delivers his debut EP, Tonight

    Out now is the debut EP by Seattle-based DJ/producer Ferris Pier. To create this project titled Tonight, the emerging American musician teamed up with six amazing vocalists, one for each track. Tonight captures the various facets of love: excitement, vulnerability, longing, regret and pain. Pier dexterously turns these emotions into dance-inducing pop songs. His glossy…

  • Enjoy Jess Chalker’s “Stupid Trick” video as we await her debut album

    November 5th is the date on which Jess Chalker‘s debut album, Hemispheres, is scheduled to drop. The London-based Australian artist has been releasing singles such as “Don’t Fight It” and her latest, “Stupid Trick”. The final single will arrive on October 21st, paving the way for the highly anticipated project. “Stupid Trick” is an ’80s-inspired…