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  • Listen: “FRI-END” by rapper Jay Gudda

    Those who have felt betrayed by someone they considered a friend may relate to this new song from US rapper Jay Gudda. “FRI-END” is quite emotionally intense, with the anger being captured in Jay’s fiery delivery. Still, there is a feeling of triumph in his lyrics. “FRI-END” is another showcase of the artist’s lyricism and…

  • Indian artist Tarang Joseph delivers “one track mind”

    For his first single of 2025, Indian artist Tarang Joseph crafted this jazz-funk tune called “one track mind”. The song features smooth vocals and engaging instrumentation. “one track mind” is the kind of song that I’d love to see performed live. For the recording, Tarang was joined by a band of 6 musicians. The artist…

  • Listen to “Half Alive” by electronic artist Elohim

    Los Angeles-based electronic music artist and producer Elohim continues to mesmerize fans with her refreshing style. Elohim’s newest single, “Half Alive”, is another impressive addition to her discography. Out via Lost In Dreams Records, the song arrived alongside nice visuals directed by Jess Kunkel. “Half Alive” underscores the musician’s attention to detail and penchant for…

  • TENDER are back with new song called “Gravity/Infinity”

    Having released their last album one year ago, UK duo TENDER are planning to drop another LP in 2026. To help build anticipation, they recently unveiled a new single, “Gravity/Infinity”, accompanying it with an engrossing black-and-white music video. “Gravity/Infinity” is an up-tempo indie pop record with dreamy vocals and blissful lyrics. Just like we’ve come…

  • Newcomer Hana Bushara delivers “No Label” single & video

    There’s this new single that opened the door to Hana Bushara’s world for me. Bushara is an up-and-coming artist from the island of Bermuda and the song I’m referring to is “No Label”. Inspired by the work of renowned surf photographer Seth De Roulet, “No Label” leans into the abstract while remaining stirring emotionally. According…

  • Breakout Tokyo artist Sarina drops The Fool EP: listen

    Hailing from the city of Tokyo is this breakout artist Sarina. With a brand new EP out now, the Japanese alt-rock singer-songwriter is garnering new fans at an incredibly fast rate. The Fool is the name of the new EP, which was produced by Kevin Thrasher. The project includes previously released singles such as “Race…

  • Nuela Charles has a playful new song titled “Name” – listen

    You know gleeful feeling when you learn that one of your favourite artists has a new song? That’s exactly the effect that Nuela Charles‘ music has one me. And I’m certain you’ll also find the singer’s magnetic vocals and brand of alternative-soul immensely charming. The Canadian artist’s latest single “Name” was co-written by Los Angeles…

  • Vibe with Maka and Phlow as they serve up “Lose My Mind”

    This new song by Nigerian artists Maka (singer) and Phlow (rapper) has me in a chokehold. “Lose My Mind” is the follow-up to their 2016 song, “No One”. Once again, the pair turned to producer Teck-Zilla, who crafted a bouncy groovy-laden instrumental. I would describe “Lose My Mind” as a hip hop-infused neo-soul track with…

  • Astrid Swan reissues her debut album Poverina, adding a new song

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut album, Poverina, Finnish artist Astrid Swan decided to reissue it. Remastered by Tuomas Salmela, Poverina (20th Anniversary Edition) includes one extra song: “Special Ones (Original Version”. Why the label ‘original version’? Well, Astrid initially recorded the song in 2005 for Poverina but it never made it to the…

  • Yarni presents “Natural Light” (feat. Franz Von & Jeff Darko)

    The much awaited album from UK musician Yarni will arrive this Friday, October 3. The third and final single, “Natural Light”, was released a couple of weeks ago. That song features rapper Franz Von (who is also from Sheffield) and singer Jeff Darko. It follows the singles “Temperature’s Rising” and “S.W.A.L.K”. “Natural Light” is a…

  • Hear “things you wouldn’t say” by singer Rize Michael feat. Shaudie Man

    Originally from Omaha, Rize Michael is an American singer based in the city of Atlanta. To introduce you to his music, I’ll recommend you listen to his latest single, “things you wouldn’t say”. The alt-R&B song features rapper Shaudie Man, who comes in with an extra smooth verse. Infused with indie pop elements, “things you…

  • Rising indie artist Anaïs & The Hoops shares debut EP, Growing Pains

    Anaïs & The Hoops is the project of Brooklyn-based Californian singer-songwriter Anaïs Lund. The artist has had us drawn to her brand of indie-pop music, which has an alluring vintage feel to it. Now, she shares her debut EP, Growing Pains. Produced by Ben Coleman, the glowing six-song mini album explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and…

  • Frank Delour serves up “Bigger Bada Boom”, the remix of EverythingOshaun and Aiza’s 2024 hit

    Nigerian/Jamaican artist EverythingOshaun and afropop singer Aiza delivered heat with their 2024 tune “Big Bada Boom”. The song has a new remix featuring Miami-based producer Frank Delour, who’s working with EverythingOshaun for the very first time. “Bigger Bada Boom” is the title of the remixed version, which is a certified Afro house banger. Frank Delour’s…

  • “Polar” by singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille will move you: listen

    New York singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille got to showcase her incredible talent on her new single, “Polar”. Accompanied by gripping strings that are punctuated by gentle guitar plucks, Amelie delivered a song that is just as soothing as it is moving. At just 17, her calmness is almost perplexing. “Polar” is best described as a stripped-down…

  • Ainjo returns with emotionally charged new song “Weirdo”

    The latest from rising R&B singer Ainjo is an emotionally charged song she named “Weirdo”. Yes, she is mad at someone on this track — there is a blunt edge to her lyrics. With production that infuses hard-hitting hip hop elements, Ainjo goes for a former colleague’s jugular. And her delivery is just perfect. “Weirdo”…

  • Here is “Sideways Love” by ARIA, HXPETRAIN and Levianth

    ARIA is back with another song, “Sideways Love”. The new release saw the US artist & producer reunite with producer HXPETRAIN, with Levianth also joining them. “Sideways Love” fuses hard-hitting trap rhythms with the emotional depth and atmospheric textures of melodic bass. ARIA’s vocals are heavily emo-influenced. Overall, the song is catchy and engagingly energetic.…

  • Olivia Valkova Releases Moody Alt-pop Ballad “Broken Heart” as Her Debut Single

    12-year-old Norwegian singer-songwriter Olivia Valkova unveiled her debut single, “Broken Heart”, the other week. What I find really incredible about this release is the fact that she wrote and produced the song herself. I mean, for someone so young, the lyrics have so much depth. But it’s just not that: Olivia’s vocals and layered harmonies…

  • Listen: Parris LaVon – “Thru Da Hook 3”

    Parris LaVon doesn’t necessarily have to craft a catchy hook to get you to listen, especially when he goes on that introspective mode. This is beautifully illustrated on “Thru Da Hook 3”, the third instalment in his series of no-hook pieces. This time, Maryland-native rapper pours his heart and soul into a finely polished production.…

  • Babsy. taps Jeanne Taylor for this catchy new song “Free My Mind”

    Southern Californian producer Babsy. has a brilliant new single out now via Lost In Dreams. Featuring vocals by talented Los Angeles vocalist Jeanne Taylor, the shimmering house song is called “Free My Mind”. With “Free My Mind”, Babsy. and Jeanne delve into the feeling of being town between hopes of new romance and scars from…

  • GoldFord’s “Celeste” is a smooth, catchy soul ballad – listen

    Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter GoldFord has released some amazing tunes in the last twelve months. Every new song leaves us more and more obsessed with his smooth brand of soul music, which carries hits of pop. “Celeste” is the title of his newest single. Like we’ve got accustomed to, the new song is steeped in storytelling,…

  • Cinnamon Gum and Max Shrager team up for “Sweet Honey” and “Nothing That I Know”: listen

    Kown for his retro funk-inspired sound, Cinnamon Gum (the professional name of Polish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Maciej Milewski) makes music to lose yourself to. Cinnamon Gum’s latest release, which is a collaboration with US artist Max Shrager, illustrates this perfectly. Titled Sweet Honey, it is a 2-in-1 single with “Sweet Honey” as A-Side and…

  • Katchafire share “Collie Herb Man (Remix)” ahead of their Revival 2.0 album

    New Zealand roots reggae band Katchafire released their now iconic album, Revival, in the early 2000s. That’s the album that they recently decided to remix, remaster and re-release — Revival 2.0 is expected to drop on 9th January, next year. Having already shared the first single, “Seriously (Revived Version)“, Katchafire are back with another one…

  • Watch Alessiah’s “boy toy” Video and Stream her Debut Album Obscentra

    The evolution of Alessiah from a teenage singer with great potential to a confident young woman ready to conquer the global pop scene is perfectly encapsulated by her bold new music video for “boy toy”. Actually, “boy toy” is part of the Romanian artist’s debut album, Obscentra, which is out now. Alessiah first captured my…

  • O.G. Soul and B. Griff return with “Lemonade (Bentley Coupe)”

    The ongoing collaboration between producer O.G. Soul and rapper/producer B. Griff might just go down in the books. I mean, the two are delivering one banger after another. After scoring hits with “Montecristo (Just Ride)” and “No Stylist”, O.G. and B. returned a couple of weeks ago with another amazing record. The new song is…

  • Hear Joe Hicks’ thought-provoking new song, “Time is a Thief”

    UK singer-songwriter Joe Hicks released his debut album, The Best I Could Do at the Time, in 2022, unveiling its deluxe version the following year. Since then, a lot happened in his life: he lost hid dad while he was dealing with a bad breakup. In such situations — as most people find — it’s…

  • Ethiopian-born singer ZADA is ready to “Leave The Show” in her seductive new song

    There’s an emerging alt-R&B singer from Canada I think you should know about. Her name is ZADA and she is Ethiopian-born. The talented artist dazzled fans last year with her debut album, Water In The Desert. She has since embarked on a new chapter with singles like “Access Denied” and “Breath Away”. ZADA’s most recent single, “Leave…

  • The latest from indie duo Packaging is an irresistible tune called “In Your Pocket”: listen

    Daniel Lyon and Daniel Birch make up the duo Packaging. With a couple of singles already released, their self-titled debut album is shaping up nicely. The album is centred around travel and the latest offering, “In Your Pocket”, gives us a glimpse of that world. “In Your Pocket” is a hypnotic and totally contagious indie…

  • Repiet and Julia Kleijn’s “On and On” is one catchy EDM anthem

    EDM producer Repiet and singer Julia Kleijn linked up for a new single, “On and On”. This is not their first collaboration though; in 2023, the pair delivered a Billboard-charting song called “Echo”. This new song has all the hallmarks of a global hit. “On and On” is hella catchy — it is sure to…

  • Stream Lusaint’s new EP, Apothecary (Pt. 1)

    Lusaint, who is a powerhouse vocalist from Manchester, UK, released a new EP last month. The 4-song mini-album is titled Apothecary (Pt. 1). It carries four amazingly pop-soul tunes: “Lie To Yourself”, “Joking”, “Neon Lights” and “Summertime”. Each piece is beautifully crafted, from the polished songwriting to the marvellous production. According to the artist, the…

  • Listen: Juliera – “Amma Hit You Up”

    Up-and-coming Nigerian singer Juliera has a new song out now. Called “Amma Hit You Up”, it’s a bubbly dancehall-flavoured afropop song highlighting the artist’s vibrant style. The song was written by Juliera and produced by Austin Leshock. “Amma Hit You Up” is actually Juliera’s second song of 2025. It follows “Lonely Without You”. The singer…

  • Zinoleesky: Music Journey, Latest Songs, Top Hits, Awards & Photos

    Zinoleesky is a talented Nigerian afrobeats artist known for his gritty ‘street pop’ style, a sub-genre he helped pioneer. “Ma Pariwo” and “Kilofeshe” are two of his earliest hits. The rapper, singer and songwriter has grown tremendously since his breakthrough a few years ago. Biography and Career Breakthrough Zinoleesky was born Oniyide Azeez on 21st…

  • Yari M releases her debut album, Momentos

    Here with us at last is the highly anticipated debut album from emerging Puerto Rican singer Yari M — Momentos is the title of the 13-song collection. The album’s final single single, “Ultima Vez”, arrived a few weeks ago. This fun, upbeat song was accompanied by warm-hued visuals complementing its nostalgic vibe. Everything considered, Momentos…

  • YOUNGTONES urge us to take back our “Power” in their new song

    Retro-soul duo YOUNGTONES are expected to release their sophomore album, Midnight Sun, next year (Jan 16th). They’ve released three singles so far — “Dark Magic” in June, “Free” in July and “Power” in August. It is “Power”, which is a retro soul anthem about reclaiming your voice, that we’re highlighting today. The song reminds us to…

  • Avery Lynch’s new EP, Glad We Met, is reflective and sentimental: listen

    For all the praise I gave the singles preceding Avery Lynch’s new EP, Glad We Met, experiencing all the nine tracks left me utterly mesmerized. The singer-songwriter’s intimate style is thoroughly emphasized on this project, each song drenched in sentiment. The title track “I’m Glad We Met” is especially gorgeous, and so is the accompanying…

  • Lilya Mandre teams up with Dennis Louvra for playful anthem, “Paradis”

    In just a couple of years, Moroccan DJ & producer Lilya Mandre has made a name for herself in the competitive dance music scene. She continues to build a legion of fans who can always be seen vibing along to her animated live sets. For the artist’s most recent single called “Paradis”, she teamed up…

  • Adama Janlo presents debut album, A Free Woman

    A Free Woman, the debut album by Oslo-based artist Adama Janlo, is finally out. The young singer released the 11-song collection this past weekend, completing a rollout that saw her deliver amazing songs like “Come Over Here” and “Overcome”. With “Come Over Here”, Adama Janlo gave us a hypnotic retro-soul with hints of alt-pop and…

  • Groove to The Surf Shack’s latest song, “Take Your Time”

    The Surf Shack is the new project by Hamburg-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Michael Dommes. The outfit is built around Michael’s love for surfing, with the likes of Khruangbin and Arc de Soleil being some of his key influences. The Surf Shack’s style blends funky grooves with psychedelic indie pop elements, ensuring every song leaves listeners…

  • Hear “Aqui Contigo” by new artist Carlos Llanes

    Mexican-born singer Carlos Llanes is an exciting newcomer in the Latin-pop scene. The US-raised artist released his debut single “Tu Llamada” back in May. He has since shared his second, “Aqui Contigo”, a sensual song co-written and produced by Jordi Guillem. “Aqui Contigo” features afrobeat influences, giving it a wider appeal. I feel that, once…

  • Carly Pearl waves anxiety goodbye in new single “Future Trippin”

    When Carly Pearl first stepped out as a solo artist in 2021, after a successful stint as the lead singer of the band Scruffy Pearls, it was clear she was destined for big things. And phenomenal she has been. Her most recent single, “Future Trippin”, exhibits that magnetic voice that has earned her comparisons to…

  • Listen to “wildfire” by Lost People feat. Mimo Thomas

    New York city band Lost People hadn’t released any new song since last year’s “Take Flight”. Their first offering of 2025 arrived in the form of “wildfire”, a track created in collaboration with Mimo Thomas. “wildfire” captures the thrill of new love. The guitar-driven track is enveloped in sweet melodies that are sure to tug…

  • Listen: anaiis – “My World (Beyond)”

    It is only a few days now before French-Senegalese soulful singer anaiis drops her eagerly awaited album, Devotion & The Black Divine. With the LP scheduled for a September 26 release, the final single was unveiled by the artist last month.Titled “My World (Beyond)”, the neo-soul track is everything we expected from anaiis: smooth and…

  • Nyashinski drops new album, Yariasu

    After inking a recording deal with Sony Music, Kenyan rapper, singer and songwriter Nyashinski has just released his first album with the major label. The album is called Yariasu and it is 13 tracks long. Over the years, Nyashinski has mesmerized fans with his versatility, his switch from rap to singing just as effortless as…

  • Watch R&B group Sentury’s music video for “Only Human”

    The thing about good music is that it’s timeless. Let’s take “Only Human” by soul singer Jeffrey Osborne, for example. “Only Human” is a really beautiful song, and so is the new rendition performed by R&B group Sentury (consisting of CJ, Leo, AJ and Rico). Watching the alluring visuals accompanying this silky-smooth new version immediately…

  • “Oh My Heart” is the final single taken from Selina Gin’s upcoming album: listen

    Selina Gin’s solo career continues to flourish. This is no surprise though — her work as the lead singer of Danish indie rock trio Nelson Can was phenomenal. The artist is now ready to release her second solo album titled I Memorize Your Face, ‘Cause it Changes all the Time (due September 26th). Out now,…

  • Hear the song “1 + 1 = Everything” by Cosme

    Get to know Cosme as the Puerto Rican-born singer delivers a beautiful ballad named “1 + 1 = Everything”. Based in the city of Los Angeles, the artist has been releasing some lovely song, some of his work being used in popular TV series like The Blacklist and From Dusk Till Dawn. With “1 +…

  • How to Submit Your Music to Boomplay

    We have been talking about the onset of streaming in Kenya since 2016. Today, Kenyans and Africans in general have a variety of platforms from which to choose their favourite streaming service — one of them being Boomplay, who are focused on the African market. How to Submit Your Music to Boomplay (Step-by-Step Guide for…

  • American Authors unveil new single “Race Car”

    Even after releasing an amazing album in the form of Call Your Mother (October 2024), American Authors have kept the momentum up, releasing a string of captivating songs this year. The latest from the New York-based trio is an exhilarating indie pop anthem called “Race Car”. Trust me, you’ll love this one. “Race Car” is…

  • Watch Shreea Kaul’s “Hungama” visuals and stream her new album, Cruel Intentions

    Shreea Kaul is inviting everyone to the dancefloor with her “Hungama” visuals. A fun, bubbly dance-pop song, “Hungama” is part of the Indian-American artist’s latest album, Cruel Intentions (released on August 22). It arrived accompanied by vibrant visuals directed by Elise Schatz. Instead of just this song, I’ll recommend you listen to the whole 11-track…

  • Matt Hylom feels like “Donald Glover” in his vibey new song

    I find Matt Hylom‘s “Donald Glover” to be such a special song. From the jazzy, acoustic-driven hip hop instrumentation to the chill, yearnful vibe, it takes listeners on a relaxing, almost-psychedelic trip. Matt, who is a rapper, singer-songwriter and producer from the US city of Charlotte, has over and over again proven to be quite…

  • Listen: Orrin – “No Feelings”

    This song “No Feelings” by alternative hip hop artist Orrin is one part catchy rap banger, another part dance-pop anthem. It’s one of the tracks on his new album Lost in Translation, which is a boundary-pushing fusion of hip hop and house music. The LP was independently released by the musician on August 15. On…