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  • Hear Amarachi’s powerful ballad, “This is How”

    From the assertive lyrics to Amarachi‘s powerful delivery, the Nigerian singer’s new ballad “This is How” is outright magnificent. The stirring soul-pop song was even featured on the MTV show, The Hills: New Beginnings. “This is How” is quite thought-provoking, with Amarachi noting: “It’s an optimistic song about individuals having the power to control the…

  • “Villain” introduces listeners to Garvie’s world [Animated Video]

    If there’s something good that came out of the global lockdowns, it has to be UK songwriter Garvie‘s decision to become an artist in his own right. Prior to the pandemic, he had been writing for other artists while also playing gigs in the London live scene. In May, Garvie released his debut single, “Bad…

  • Dennyiah return with heartrending new song, “Autumn 2015”

    Last November, Slovak indie duo Dennyiah unveiled their debut album Human Aspect and, since then, we’ve been hooked. As the followup to that project, the pair of singer-songwriter Denny Gajarská and Ľuboš Šoltés has released a new single named “Autumn 2015”. This is a cinematic track that was produced by Nic Hard. Heartrending as ever,…

  • Wil Akogu delivers colourful video for his “Riot” single

    Emerging rapper Wil Akogu did serve up a spectacular visual for his latest single, “Riot”. Directed by Chris Vergara alongside Wil himself, the video is wild, fun and captures the hard-hitting vibe of the bouncy trap track. “‘Riot’ is about taking back control and owning it. Whatever that means to you,” says the Los Angeles-based…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on September 3rd, 2021

    As we do every Friday, the Aipate Team picks new songs for the New Release Friday playlist. Listen to this week’s selection and read editorial notes about 10 of the songs/videos. Chloe Lilac – “10 Things” Breakout artist artist Chloe Lilac returns with a brand new single which she’s named “10 Things”. This is the…

  • D.E.L have released new track called “Yoko”

    “Yoko” is the newest release from Australian siblings-trio D.E.L. Released on Gatcombe Music, the moody electro pop track is filled with euphoria-inducing elements. “Yoko” gets its title from a character in an anime film that the de la Hoyde brothers enjoyed as kids. “This track is heavily inspired by a moment in time, where it…

  • Connor Angels sings about “cyberluv<3" in his latest offering

    Having worked with fellow creatives as a producer, Connor Angels decided to venture out as a solo artist. Since then, he’s been bringing his brilliance into each song, as is illustrated on his latest release called “cyberluv<3”. Connor co-produced the track with Mvgnolia, before sending it to Million Dollar Snare for mastering. “cyberluv<3” is a…

  • Lotic shares new song & video, “Come Unto Me”

    US artist Lotic (birth-name J’Kerian Morgan) returned to the scene with a new single called “Come Unto Me”. The sinister-sounding and enchanting song kicks in motion the process of rolling out her new album, Water. That LP is scheduled to arrive on October 29th via Houndstooth. Released with an equally ethereal and bewitching video, “Come…

  • Hotel Mira reveal “The Eyes On You” video

    Here is the newly released music video for the track “The Eyes on You” by Canadian alt-rock band Hotel Mira. The song is part of the outfit’s 2020 album, Perfectionism. “As a song, ‘The Eyes On You’ is a bit of a bait and switch. It is supposed to sound like a love song at…

  • Adria Kain is joined by Leila Dey as they deliver “Classic” [Video]

    Canadian R&B newcomer Adria Kain is on a steady rise. For those who’ve been listening to her music, that’s no surprise. Effectively, her latest single “Classic” welcomes new listeners to her vibey world. The song saw the artist collaborate with singer Leila Dey. Together, they served up a smooth, uplifting and romantic jam. “…I wanted…

  • Watch Carrie Baxter’s video for her latest single “Something in the Water”

    “Something in the Water” is the newest offering from Irish born, London-based artist Carrie Baxter. The funky song arrived with an awesome and playful video next to it. Highlighting Carrie’s jazz influences, “Something in the Water” is registered as the first single being deposited in readiness for her upcoming EP, What Now. Speaking about the…

  • After “Slipping Through My Fingers”, Abe Parker is back with “Empty House” single

    As Abe Parker‘s evolution continues with each new release, the Atlanta-based American indie-pop artist is picking up loads of fans on the way. The “Cool Kid” singer has just released a haunting new piece named “Empty House”. A stripped-down track, it arrives in the same vein as Parker’s previous single, “Slipping Through My Fingers”, which…

  • Get to know Kibra and hear her new song, “All That” [Video]

    Kibra Tesfaye, known simply as Kibra, is a Toronto-based artist bringing her refreshing, jazz-influenced vocals to the R&B scene. The singer’s newest single “All That” is a piece so beautiful, it leaves you obsessed. Musically, the groovy yet relaxing track takes inspiration from R&B music of the early 2000s. A personal ode to love, “All…

  • R3HAB, Sigala and JP Cooper present “Runaway” visual

    Dance and pop worlds were deftly fused in this new song by Dutch-Moroccan producer R3HAB. The track is called “Runaway” and saw the electronic artist teaming up with Brits Sigala (DJ/producer) and JP Cooper (singer-songwriter). “Runaway” offers listeners a first taste of R3HAB’s upcoming studio album. This EDM/electro pop cut is so catchy and anthemic,…

  • Ay Wing shares new song, “Angel Blue”

    On her last single called “Lift Me Up”, Ay Wing was all about empowerment. However, the Swiss-born singer-songwriter came back feeling vulnerable as she released the song “Angel Blue”. Bringing her haunting vocals to the fore, she delivers delicately crafted lyrics over a thumping hip-hop beat. “Angel Blue” is the second single being released as…

  • Hear “You Were Wrong” by Steven Bamidele

    Introduced to us in 2017 when he shared his first song, Steven Bamidele is a gifted with a voice so powerful. The Brighton, UK-based singer-songwriter who was born to a Nigerian mother and British father has a new single out. The song is called “You Were Wrong”, a sublime and stimulating piece of soul music.…

  • See SonReal’s “bananas” video, listen to his EP, i can’t make this up

    Vancouver singer and rapper SonReal‘s artistic versatility informs his genre-blurring approach. His new EP, i can’t make this up, is another impressive project that emphasizes his alt-pop music style. The 5-track EP was preceded by single and video, “bananas”. Summery and lighthearted, this bouncy and melody-filled track showcases his pop and hip hop influences. SonReal…

  • Everdeen unveil debut album, Stay

    Last Friday, August 27, Stuttgart-based indie-rock quartet Everdeen released their debut album, Stay. The 11-song album arrived alongside the music video for “Heart Shaped Gutter”. This is a beautiful pop/rock piece that passionately expresses a burning desire for someone. Singer Sümeyra sultry blends well into the upbeat instrumentation, which is itself a mix of retro…

  • See JMSEY’s video for new single, “Style”

    London-born California-based alt-pop artist JMSEY embraced energy in his latest track “Style”. The music video itself captures the essence of the song. “Style” is about being smitten by someone and everything about them, including their beauty, demeanor and sense of fashion. It’s bouncy and playful, with JMSEY confidently exhibiting his husky vocals. In terms of…

  • ATB enlists Ben Samama to deliver “Like That”

    Legendary German producer ATB stormed into 2021 with a remix of his 1998 breakout single “9PM (Till I Come”. That reboot was created in collaboration producer Topic and singer A7S and went on to become a huge tune. This month, ATB returned with another powerful collab named “Like That”. The emotive EDM track features vocals…

  • Loose Buttons are back with single “Window Seat (Freak You Out)”; listen

    Loose Button return following the release of their 2020 debut album, Something Better, with a new single called “Window Seat (Freak You Out)”. For this indie-rock track, the New York 4-piece band worked with producer/guitarist Joe Reinhart. “Window Seat (Freak You Out)” is a warm and melodic tune with profoundly conscious lyrics. The song urges…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on August 27th, 2021

    This week’s selection of new songs is now live. Check out the New Release Friday Spotify playlist above. Faith Richards – “Shower Me” “Shower Me” by American singer-songwriter Faith Richards is a beautiful piece of slow-burning R&B. It arrives as the first single from the 23-year-old artist’s upcoming debut album titled I’ll Bloom When I’m…

  • NGAIIRE drops new album titled 3, signs publishing deal

    NGAIIRE has today released her third album which is aptly titled 3 via Majestic Casual Records. Ten tracks long, the LP arrives with “Moonshine”, an upbeat song which still still retains the album’s overall emotional feel. “I wrote this (‘Moonshine’) while I was high on Opioids. I just desperately wanted to feel like a whole…

  • Here is We Three’s “Half Hearted” video which features Duo Transcend

    US alt-pop trio We Three released a new visual for their “Half Hearted” single a fortnight ago. The music video features a sterling performance by aerial artists, Duo Transcend. “Half Hearted” originally arrived as part of the outfit’s 2020 sophomore album, Dear Paranoia, Sincerely, Me. That LP carried 16 tracks that encapsulate We Three’s music…

  • Starfox and the Fleet present “Shelter”

    Drawing inspiration from various sounds and eras, Starfox and the Fleet make music which is truly unique. The alt-rock band recently released their second single, “Shelter”. It is a break-up tune which is invigoratingly groovy. Lead singer notes, “…wrote this one in the dark depths of solitude mourning a breakup that never fully resolved. I…

  • Stream Looking For Something, the new EP by marcos g

    Florida-based pop singer-songwriter marcos g released his new EP Looking For Something earlier this month. The refreshingly nostalgic compilation arrived with visuals for the lead single, “lights coming down”. About that song, marcos said, “‘lights coming down” is a song I made in one of my last sessions pre-pandemic. I wrote that track with my…

  • “Lightning” is Greya’s new, heart-gripping duet with Marc E. Bassy

    Newcomer Greya is in deed a breath of fresh air in pop music. That surely explains the Philadelphia native’s speedy rise; she only debuted last year. Her newest single is called “Lightning” and it’s a heart-gripping duet with Bay Area artist Marc E. Bassy. The indie-influenced electro pop track was produced by another newcomer, Isaiah…

  • Zizzo World links up with Nes Mburu to deliver “Beautiful”

    With every new release, London-based artist/producer Zizzo World continues to scale the heights of the EDM scene. This time round, he teamed up with Kenyan singer Nes Mburu to deliver an energetic future house banger called “Beautiful”. The tracks finds Zizzo at his creative best. It blends various elements and flavours, with the result being…

  • Hear “No Doubt” by singer Dana Williams

    The latest release by Dana Williams is the single, “No Doubt”. It’s a sweet, guitar-driven R&B/soul piece leaning into romance. Dana’s gladsome lyrics paint a picture of the initial delight of a new relationship. “No Doubt” captures the feeling of ‘falling in love and not worrying about the future, being accepting of one another and…

  • Listen to Alberto Tarin’s Lovers Room album

    Led by the song “Are You Satisfied?”, Spanish guitarist and songwriter Alberto Tarin‘s Lovers Room is another magnificent album from him. It is 12 tracks long and encompasses various music styles, with the overall feel being bluesy and soulful. I simply love it! The LP arrived back in May but, last weekend, the 60-year-old Valencia-born…

  • Freedom Fry reveal “I Didn’t Feel Like Dancing” video

    French-American indie-pop duo Freedom Fry are back with another irresistible song, “I Didn’t Feel Like Dancing”. Released last Friday, it’s a feel-good tune which the outfit has now accompanied with a refreshing music video. Sonically, “I Didn’t Feel Like Dancing” has a nice, retro vibe. Its melodic and upbeat instrumentation complements the joyous lyrics and…

  • Jannah Beth’s “Want Me Dead” is such a powerful statement [Video]

    Sydney’s Jannah Beth recently shared an exquisite track named “Want Me Dead”. The powerful song was produced by Daniel Duque-Perez alongside the artist herself and paired with a nice visual. “Want Me Dead” is a soulful and groove-laden pop/rap track spiced with lovely horns. Plus, its hook is just amazing. Lyrically, though, the song comes…

  • Listen: Aisha Badru – “The Way Back Home”

    “The Way Back Home” is a heartfelt indie-folk song by American singer-songwriter Aisha Badru. It typifies the artist’s mature and spiritually-aware songwriting. In this instance, she introspectively invokes the wisdom in the saying that ‘if you love something, set it free’. Aisha explains that the song is “about giving those who we have close relationships…

  • Tom Ferry drops “Make That Move” featuring Reece Daniels

    EDM producer Tom Ferry worked with Reece Daniels, an R&B singer and fellow Brit, to create his latest track, “Make That Move”. This is the latest installment being deposited as the Liverpool-based musician is getting ready to release his debut album. Titled Shapes, that upcoming project is expected to drop this coming September via ChillYourMind.…

  • A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker tap Eto for “Late Night Early Morning 3”

    A.M. Early Morning & Nightwalker released a jazzy boombap track called “Late Night Early Morning 3”. The Chicago-based hip hop duo teamed up with Rochester, New York emcee Eto to deliver the thoughtful and motivational anthem. “Late Night Early Morning 3” is about keeping your focus on the grind. The art of wordplay was not…

  • ASTRINA releases new single, “Big Dreams”

    Since the release of ASTRINA‘s 2018 debut single, “Mind Heart Body“, she has continued to grow and develop her sound. This time, the artist and producer unveiled a new song that serves as the first single from her upcoming new album. Named “Big Dreams”, the buoyant and uplifting pop track is a sonic representation of…

  • Listen to Pretty Sister’s debut album, Catalina

    Catalina is the debut album by Californian soul/funk artist Pretty Sister (birth name Zak Waters). Spanning fourteen awesome tracks, the LP was independently released on July 23rd. Lead single “Bad Things” saw Pretty Sister weave an intimate and honest story. His sublime vocals and impressive songwriting are showcased on this and every other song on…

  • Estella Dawn reveals gorgeous new song/video, “Pretty”

    “Pretty” is another captivating single from Estella Dawn which showcases her continued growth. The US-based New Zealander shared the magnificent pop track with an irresistible music video. It is a beautiful and empowering piece that will resonate with many. “This song has nothing to do with aesthetics, being attractive is, in my opinion, the least…

  • Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra joined by a host of emcees for a Nipsey Hustle tribute

    Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra enlisted a selection of Australian emcees to make this orchestral-rap rework of Nipsey Hustle’s hit, “Last Time That I Checc’d”. Released alongside a great visual, the song arrived on August 15, coinciding with the late rapper’s birthday. L-FRESH The LION, Nardean, Mack Ridge, Blaq Carrie, Sachém and SOL CHLD each got…

  • Niia reveals “Ace Hotel” video which is taken from her If I Should Die EP

    Back in June, neo-soul singer-songwriter Niia released her sophomore EP, If I Should Die. Two months later, on August 5, she returned with the video for “Ace Hotel”, one of the standout tracks on the 7-track project. The artist directed this visual herself, ensuring she captures every emotion she felt when writing the song. “Ace…

  • REBENN returns with dark-pop track, “Money Heist”

    Just when he was flirting with the idea of quitting music, South Korean producer REBENN got the much needed morale boost after jumping at the opportunity to work with emerging Irish singer-songwriter Eiza Murphy. The result is an affecting electro pop song called “Money Heist”. This track carries hints of dark, with REBENN admitting he…

  • Austin P. McKenzie shares “I’m Not Ready To Go” video

    Los Angeles-based indie/folk artist Austin P. McKenzie did get vulnerable on his newest song, “I’m Not Ready To Go”. This heart-gripping piece finds the singer-songwriter confronting his mortality. He paired it with a similarly moving visual which was directed Kevin McHale. “I’m Not Ready To Go” is a song worth your time. Give it a…

  • Ja’Shayla unleashes “Body Roll” single and video

    American artist Ja’Shayla has revealed a stunning new single, “Body Roll”. Pairing with an alluring visual, she delivers a fun, sexy and vivacious anthem that seeks to indefinitely extend the summer mood. “Body Roll” was written by the artist and produced by Victorious Universe. Illustrating a captivating sonic palette, the track blends R&B, pop and…

  • Listen: Jon Vinyl – “Void”

    After “Stacy”, Toronto artist Jon Vinyl returned with another impressive R&B/soul cut. The song is called “Void” and continues the 23-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter’s streak of splendid singles. He is getting ready to release a new project. “Void” is so passionate, both lyrically and vocally. In the delivery, Jon was backed by Naja Wilson, who came…

  • DUBOSS, MOONWAY & Chacel share their modern take on “Bizarre Love Triangle”

    Electronic producers DUBOSS (Spain) and MOONWAY (Germany) joined forces and flipped New Order’s 1986 classic, “Bizarre Love Triangle”, into a riveting future house jam. Their version features vocals of singer-songwriter Chacel. The chorus carries the original melody which is enhanced with modern beats and synths. Chacel’s rousing vocals amplify the wave of emotion that the…

  • Get to know Diana is Calling band; listen to their debut EP, Sanity

    Diana is Calling is a soulful band based out of the US city of Philadelphia. Led by jazz vocalist and songwriter Mel Juliano, the outfit is youthful and progressive with their sound. They released their debut EP called Sanity and within it, they introduced us to their fresh, funky style. Throughout the 6-track album, the…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on August 20th, 2021

    Another week, another compilation of new music! Our New Release Friday playlist is now updated; below are scribbled notes about ten of the songs we’ve selected this week. hoosh – “Commas” Miami-based Sudanese rapper and singer-songwriter hoosh returns with a new single, “Commas”. The indie-leaning hip-hop track follows the release of his debut EP. While…

  • Zoë Ferguson shares new single, “she’s so pretty”

    19-year-old singer-songwriter Zoë Ferguson‘s newest release “she’s so pretty” bears all the hallmarks of a pop hit. From the crisp production, to the catchy hook and the arresting vocals, this electro pop song feels so refreshing. Zoë’s lyrics (co-written with Drew Alexander) emit sultry energy which is channeled into her delivery, the result being a…

  • Kory Shore reveals Blood Sweat & Tears EP and the video for its title-track

    Released in June, the song “Blood Sweat & Tears” ushered us into the world of Kory Shore. The gorgeous piece also paved way for the artist’s debut EP of the same title. Now out, Blood Sweat & Tears is 5 tracks long; other songs on it include “Us” and “IDKAT” featuring danny G. You can…

  • Often shares “Palm Trees” single & video

    “Palm Trees” is the newest single from Columbus, Ohio artist Often. This moody and reflective piece was paired with a befitting visual. Musically, “Palm Trees” takes a minimalist approach. Its dreamy instrumentation allows space for the singer’s R&B soothing vocals. It’s a lovely song! Listen/watch the clip and follow Often on Instagram.