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  • The KTNA return with new video, “Can’t Stop It”

    “Can’t Stop It” by British twin-sisters duo The KTNA is simply sublime. I love the drum beats, hypnotic bass and, even more so, the pair’s tranquilizing vocals. Sonically, this R&B/soul track marks a new era for The KTNA. “Can’t Stop It” feels upbeat and uplifting. The music video that it came paired with is just…

  • Winston Surfshirt collective features Ramirez on “All Of The Little Things”

    Winston Surfshirt is an Australian 6-piece collective which began as the solo project of frontman Winston. The singer, rapper and producer then brought on board other musicians to create this group which has since become a phenomenon. Their latest single is called “All Of The Little Things” and it’s a funky hip-hop track that features…

  • Christian Eberhard and IOVA collaborate to release “Save Me”

    From Romania comes this beautiful dance-pop tune called “Save Me”. It’s a new single by DJ/producer Christian Eberhard featuring singer IOVA. The emotion-imbued song describes a yearning for intimacy and affection. IOVA’s vocals are so expressive in this regard. “Save Me” is infused with unmistakable oriental melodies that accentuate the feelings evoked by the song.…

  • Listen: Ann Hoku Lyn – “Syzygy (Free Your Mind)”

    Relax and let Hawaii trumpeter and singer-songwriter Ann Hoku Lyn soothe you with her newest song, “Syzygy (Free Your Mind)”. It is a magnificent piece of laidback jazz/soul music. Lyrically, it speaks about the need to free oneself of the cultural and societal expectations that hold us back. “This song is about stripping away negative…

  • AJ Smith delivers “Double Vaxxed” visual

    “Double Vaxxed” is lighthearted new song that US pop singer AJ Smith wrote about dating during the pandemic. It was originally meant for TikTok but fan engagement on the platform informed the artist’s decision to release it as a single. The song is playful and fun and so is the accompanying visual. Speaking about the…

  • Oscar Jerome & Ben Hauke team up for “No Need” and “Cosmic Egg”

    The recent linkup between British singer-songwriter Oscar Jerome and producer Ben Hauke resulted in a trailblazing collaboration. The pair stayed innovative in their creative process, creating two amazing songs packaged into a mini-EP titled No Need. Title-track “No Need” is a jazz-inflected house jam with ethereal vocals. “Cosmic Egg”, on the other hand, is an…

  • Evan Blair is a “Sleepwalker” who needs to snap out of it

    Canadian alt-rock artist Evan Blair took things a notch higher with his latest single, “Sleepwalker”. The song is so catchy, and generally impressive, that tastemakers can’t stop raving about it. Evan also admits it is the best song he’s ever made. With a sweet groove, clear vocals and an explosive chorus, “Sleepwalker” is just so…

  • Listen to “No Trace” by Big Skeez

    Sydney-based artist Big Skeez brought that Afroswing flavour to his latest single, “No Trace”. The track was produced/mixed by Swick and mastered by Wayne Sunderland for NLV Records, it being Skeez’s first solo release on the label. “No Trace” mixes Afrobeat rhythms with fresh pop melodies. Skeez delivers strongly, flaunting his unmistakable vocals. He comments…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on August 6th, 2021

    Holy Molly x Shanguy – “C’est la Vie” Romanian songstress Holy Molly has teamed up with the Shanguy trio to release this dance-pop banger called “C’est la vie”. The sultry vocals of Molly and Eon Melka (the vocalist for Shanguy), combined with the track’s enchanting melodies, ensure this song is super-infectious. It has a romantic, dance-inducing…

  • Kaylee Patterson could do with a “Time Machine”; hear her wistful new song

    “Time Machine” is the newest single from Montréal’s very own Kaylee Patterson. The bittersweet pop song finds the ukulele-wielding singer-songwriter in a wishful mood as she shares regrets about a past relationship that left her feeling drained. The track’s bouncing beats are embellished with warm melodies. Contrastingly, Kaylee’s wistful lyrics give us a hint of…

  • Hanne Mjøen is experiencing “Emotional Fever”; see her latest visual

    Hanne Mjøen is back with a new single and the title-track to her upcoming EP, Emotional Fever (due September 17th via SNSD Records/Physical Presents). The Norwegian singer and songwriter shared “Emotional Fever” alongside a neat visual that finds her seeking help from a professional. It speaks about having an emotional battle, with the artist going…

  • Lexi Jayde presents a teenage diary EP

    a teenage diary is a new EP by alt-pop sensation Lexi Jayde. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter released the project on July 23rd. The EP arrived with “cheap flowers”, a passion-driven song about how the little things that are easy to ignore are important in strengthening the love between two people. Lexi says on the track,…

  • Mood Monroe reveals “Oh Lord” visual

    Melbourne-based alt-popers Mood Monroe have followed their latest single “Oh Lord” with an engrossing, red-hued visual — the Australian trio’s first ever music video. “Oh Lord” is a beautiful track whose hard-hitting, dark-pop production provides the perfect backdrop for the vulnerable lyrics. It is a yearnful piece, with lead singer Bailey expressing a desire for…

  • Watch LEISURE’s stunning film for their songs “Take You Higher” and “Mesmerised”

    Last week, New Zealand music outfit LEISURE unveiled a brilliant, two-part film in promotion of their recent singles “Take You Higher” and “Mesmerised”. These two tracks are themselves lifted from the 5-piece collective’s upcoming EP, SIDE B, which is expected on October 1. That project includes 5 tracks that LEISURE recorded while they’re were on…

  • Listen: Steven Ryan – “Burns Like Fire”

    For new listeners, “Burns Like Fire” introduces you to the world of Steven Ryan. He is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter from the Ontario area. The new single is a fervent piece about finding that one person who means the entire world to you. Steven’s honest lyrics is a reflection of his writing style. Steven Ryan…

  • “Daylight Blows Into One Door” by Linying is simply breathtaking [Video]

    About a fortnight ago, Singaporean singer-songwriter Linying delivered this breathtaking piece, “Daylight Blows Into One Door”. The hypnotic and delicate ballad was released alongside a clean and stunning visual. “Daylight Blows Into One Door” is the first single from the gifted artist’s planned debut album (details about this upcoming release are yet to be revealed).…

  • Watch Young Rising Sons’ video for “Carousel”

    New Jersey rock outfit Young Rising Sons unveiled their album SWIRL back in April. Their latest song “Carousel” is an extension of that impressive and independently released project. It is billed as the first single of the upcoming deluxe version of that album. SWIRL Deluxe is expected late September. “Carousel” is an mellifluous tune whose…

  • TruCarr – “Come To LA” [Video]

    TruCarr is one of the fastest rising rap newcomers at the moment. The Watts, California artist recently dropped a grimy hip hop song with that West Coast flavour. Called “Come To LA”, the bouncy track involves raw, blunt lyrics being delivered with a captivating flow. The video accompanying “Come To LA” suits the song’s lyrical…

  • mehro is back with “coastline” video

    Breakout artist mehro delivers a beautiful song called “coastline”. It is an upbeat tune with an inviting, summery vibe and a calming feel. The Los Angeles artist released the single alongside this nice-looking visual. Sonically, “coastline” is a pop/rock track with a flavour so unique. mehro’s style generally blurs the boundaries of pop, indie-rock and…

  • EDM/House roundup: 7 tracks to squeeze into your playlist

    Here is a 7-track selection of songs that I bet will fit well into your EDM/house playlist(s). GT_Ofice x Jantine – “Pieces” GT_Ofice continues to dominate our stereos in 2021 with yet another amazing release. This time, the New York producer teamed up with UK singer/songwriter Jantine to craft “Pieces”. The pop-leaning EDM tune features…

  • Dylan Conrique evaluates “Advice from the Internet” in her latest song & video

    17-year-old singer and actress Dylan Conrique tackles the toxicity of the online world in her latest single, “Advice from the Internet”. Released via KYN Entertainment, the glossy pop track came paired with an impressive, Nathan Presley-directed visual. Musically, “Advice from the Internet” is built around elegant guitar and piano melodies which combine seamlessly with the…

  • Listen to Marco Luka’s new song, “get me high”

    Marco Luka has been making ripples in the pop scene this year, with singles likes “do me wrong”, “big talk” and “pretty little lies” raking in streams on digital platforms. The 19-year-old Cuban-American’s latest effort is no different. “get me high” is another dazzling track from the North Carolina-based artist and producer, who’s also a…

  • Yeti Tactics release El Matador album

    About a year ago, we got the chance to chat with Los Angeles duo Yeti Tactics. At that time, they were releasing their single “El Matador” and they promised fans a new project. Well, that song is the title-track of their newly released second album. El Matador was released in collaboration with Pet Shop Records.…

  • Georgia Cécile delivers new ballad, “He Knew How To Love”

    UK jazz singer-songwriter Georgia Cécile‘s latest single “He Knew How To Love” saw her sound lean towards pop. It’s a pensive ballad and a tribute to her father. Georgia delivers her heartfelt and deeply personal lyrics alongside a gripping piano. She says, “This song is my most personal as it was written about my Father.…

  • Listen: Pawz One x Mykill Miers – “Stop Playin With Me”

    With their song “Stop Playing With Me”, Los Angeles emcees Pawz One and Mykill Miers set things rolling towards the release of their upcoming collaborative album. The LP is to be titled Double Homicide. “Stop Playing With Me” is a hard-hitting record delivered over a punching instrumental crafted by Default Beats. It finds Pawz One…

  • Sophie van Hasselt returns with “EaT mY bRaiN” single and video

    Dutch indie-pop singer/songwriter Sophie van Hasselt did return with her newest single, “EaT mY bRaiN” — and I love the record. It’s a lighthearted song that pokes fun at the angsty life of a typical twenty-something-year-old, especially, in this age of social media validation. This is best captured by her line: Seventeen and famous, or…

  • Nigeria’s 1da Banton unveils Original Vibe Machine, his debut album

    When I first heard “No Wahala” by Nigerian artist 1da Banton, I found the song utterly irresistible. Essentially, it’s a tropical-flavoured Afro pop track with quite a delicious guitar melody. The lyrics are uplifting and 1da’s delivery gets you to sing along. “No Wahala” is one of the 15 songs on the singer’s debut album,…

  • Watch MONOGEM’s latest video, “Dame La Fuerza”

    Let’s take some time and register just how smooth this song “Dame La Fuerza” is. The R&B/pop track is the latest single from LA-based Mexican-American artist MONOGEM. As a release, it’s taken from her upcoming debut album, Gardenia. That LP is expected in about a month or so. “Dame La Furza”, which loosely translates to…

  • GROZ shares new video, “Save Me”

    Los Angeles-based pop artist GROZ returns with a riveting visual for her latest single, “Save Me”. The yearnful dark-pop anthem was penned about one’s emotional baggage and their longing to be saved from it. Bertrand Marin, who directed the video, played with this concept to create a great visual to accompany the cinematic electro-pop track.…

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

    Like we do regularly, we’ve compiled another roundup of pop songs that you should consider adding to your playlist(s). Chiiild x Jensen McRae – “Gone” The latest release from Canadian artist Chiiild is a remix of his earlier single, “Gone”. This new version features rising singer-songwriter Jensen McRae. It’s a sublime indie-pop song that finds…

  • The Vindys release a new album; listen to Bugs

    The Vindys have released a magnificent new album titled Bugs. Who are The Vindys? They are an American 5-piece from Ohio. The pop-rock band is fronted by soulful singer Jackie Popovec, whose immaculate vocals and charming personality is complemented by the brilliance of the musicians surrounding her, that is: John Anthony (guitar), Ed Davis (drums),…

  • See “Angel Dust” video by KING

    “Angel Dust” is a new single from KING, also known as Gabriela Olmedo. The Danish singer/songwriter created a sensual visual to accompany the engaging dance-pop song. Heavy on rhythms and energetic synths, “Angel Dust” gets you to dance the moment it comes on. “On ‘Angel Dust’ I felt like doing something very sensual — as…

  • Femi Jaye reveals “Pull Up” visual

    UK-born artist Femi Jay is back with another romantic song, “Pull Up”. It’s another release that sees him advance his signature Afro pop-influenced R&B. The single was released alongside a fittingly laidback visual directed Chris Jerome James. Listen to the smooth song and follow Femi Jay on Instagram. Remember, the artist is working on a…

  • How much does Spotify pay Artists? A Breakdown

    Since they started back in 2006, Spotify has become the leading music streaming platform. Because of the relatively low payouts to artists, the giant has received a lot of criticism over the years. Today we will take a look at how much Spotify pays artists, and what you can do to increase your royalty earnings.…

  • MUNNYCAT keep it “so fresh” in their new video

    “so fresh” is the latest single from Los Angeles-based pop duo, MUNNYCAT. It’s lifted from an upcoming mixtape that Katianne “K808” Timko and Khaled “Khaledzou” Tabbara are working on. The song was accompanied by a video that’s everything the title suggests: super-fresh. MUNNYCAT says of the track, “We pluck a lot of people’s cards on…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on July 30th, 2021

    Every Friday, the Aipate Team picks new songs for the New Release Friday playlist. Listen to this week’s selection and read our notes about some of the releases. IJALE x Yung Shōgun x ThatKidMaz – “LIKE THAT” Rising Nigerian-born Melbourne-based artist IJALE turned to fellow Australian newcomers Yung Shōgun and ThatKidMaz to create his newest song, “LIKE THAT”. It’s…

  • Tove Lo features on Kito’s remix of MARINA’s “Venus Fly Trap”

    Swedish pop artist Tove Lo joined Welsh singer-songwriter MARINA on her new version of “Venus Fly Trap”, contributing a new verse. The fresh remix is by DJ/producer Kito and saw the three women turn the song into an assertive and self-assured anthem. “Venus Fly Trap” is taken from MARINA’s new album, Ancient Dreams In A…

  • Silent Nancy collaborates with Zoe Mazah on “Biddi Don”

    “Biddi Don” is a new reggae tune that saw reggae songstress Silent Nancy team up with Liberian/German singer Zoe Mazah. A sweet and uplifting summer song, it’s also quite enlightening and galvanizing. “Biddi Don” reminds us that we can always find who we are by tracing our roots. The track carries irresistible melodies which complement…

  • Watch NGAIIRE’s video for “Him”

    Here is the latest one from Sydney-based, Papua New Guinea-born artist NGAIIRE. The song is named “Him” and released alongside a visual the future soul singer-songwriter’s directed herself. “Him” is the final single being released from her upcoming third album titled 3. “I am full to the brim of stories that many don’t have the…

  • Shan Vincent de Paul, Navz-47 and Santhosh Narayanan present “Neeye Oli” [Video]

    Tamil-Canadian rapper Shan Vincent de Paul is set to release his third album, Made in Jaffna, this coming August. And, damn, is there a better way to keep us looking forward to it than him releasing a mega hit like “Neeye Oli”? The artist linked up with Santhosh Narayanan and artist Navz-47 to release this…

  • Watch Blue Light Bandits perform “After Rain” and stream their latest album

    Worcester, Massachusetts-based American 4-piece Blue Light Bandits unveiled their latest LP, Honestly Glad It Happened on June 25. Ten tracks long, the album included previously released songs like “How We Used To Love“. They then returned a couple of weeks later with the heartfelt video for the song “After Rain”. This is a funky soul/rock…

  • The Satellite Station releases Only Human album

    US folk/pop musician The Satellite Station (also known as Travis Rue) has released a new album. Titled Only Human, the 11-track LP arrives via alexrainbirdRecords. A couple of weeks ago, the Ohio native did reveal the final single, “Chain Reaction” (listen above). Only Human is characterized by The Satellite Station’s haunting melodies and evocative lyrics.…

  • Newcomer Noha Saré is unstoppable; watch her latest video, “All”

    After “Lost“, burgeoning Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Noha Saré returned with “All”. This is the third single from this talented 24-year-old who only debuted last November. “All” is a sublime piece of R&B/pop. Lyrically though-provoking, the song was paired with a fantastical and equally intriguing visual directed by Puck Litaay. About it, Noha comments, “‘All’ is about…

  • Fabich presents “Summer 21”; listen

    A fortnight ago, German electronic producer Fabich delivered “Summer 21”. Just as anthemic as the title suggests, this funky and immersive dance tune is simply irresistible. Fabich built it around an R&B vocal sample from the ’60s and then recruited his friend Lahos to play the trumpets, effectively adding an ethereal feel to the track.…

  • Watch Kylie Michele get “Stronger” in her first music video

    Pop music upstart Kylie Michele is giving us reasons to be excited. The US singer-songwriter recently released a new single, “Stronger”, and alongside it, her first ever music video. The clip was was filmed in New York by Olivia Materetsky and is a befitting accompaniment to the energetic track. “Stronger” is a self-love anthem. The…

  • Echezona and JPRiZM serve up “Big Chop”

    “Big Chop” is a new single from 20-year-old Nigerian-American artist Echezona. Working with artist/producer and frequent collaborator JPRiZM, they crafted a blissful Afrobeat track that infuses elements of R&B and modern dance-pop. Lyrically, “Big Chop” celebrates women of all backgrounds who confidently look good and feel confident in their own unique ways. Echezona’s gladsome vocals…

  • Julia Lucius wants you to “Stay A While”

    The newest single from newcomer Julia Lucius is called “Stay A While” and it oozes raw honesty. The relatable song finds the talented singer-songwriter getting vulnerable as she speaks about the difficulty in opening up and giving one’s heart to another. Still, the authenticity in Julia’s delivery and the fun, electronic melodies make the song…

  • Stream Bonfires, the latest album by Jimkata trio

    When they returned from their break, American alt-pop trio Jimkata promised fans a new album. The Ithaca-based outfit then proceeded to release a string of hot singles that culminated in the unveiling of Bonfires on July 9th. The album is ten tracks long and arrived with the single “Skinny Dipping” (the video for the euphoric…

  • “Tonight In A Bottle” pairs producer Robby East and singer Hannah Boleyn

    Amsterdam-based electronic producer Robby East has teamed up with UK singer Hannah Boleyn for a new ode to summer romance. The track is named “Tonight In A Little” and it’s one hell of a catchy EDM tune. As a release, the song sees the Dutch artist return to the label ChillYourMind. “Tonight In A Bottle”…

  • Hear Shae Brock’s “Cosmic” song

    Arizona-born American singer-songwriter Shae Brock continues to evolve her sound as delivers another stunning single, “Cosmic”. With this one, she sets us on a celestial adventure, both lyrically and musically. The track melds alt rock with indie-pop and is dominated by a wailing electric guitar and soft drum beats that set the tone for Shae’s…