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  • Watch Dennis Lloyd’s “The Way” and stream his debut album Same Days

    Israeli artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Dennis Lloyd (born as Nir Tibor) got to unveil his debut album, Some Days, last month via Arista Records. Throughout the 14-track project, the musician entertains fans with his masterful blend of various flavours. Lead single “The Way” is an EDM-pop tune produced by Kygo. With its soulful vocals and…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on July 9th, 2021

    This week’s update on New Releases Friday playlist is live. Below, we’ve scribbled notes about fifteen of the songs. Adeline x Joshua J – “Eternity” R&B/soul songstress Adeline will be releasing her upcoming new EP on August 27 and she has just wrapped up the roll-out process with the release of final single, “Eternity”. This…

  • Hear Ana Golja’s new song “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” and watch her “All Night” video

    Ana Golja is an actress and singer-songwriter from Canada. The artist is currently working on a new EP titled STRIVE. Today, she releases the third single, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now”. This amazing electro-pop song follows her video “All Night” (highlighted above), which, itself, was preceded by the single “Glass“. All these tracks exhibit Ana’s…

  • R3HAB x Kelvin Jones – “Downtown” [Video]

    Just in case it escaped your attention, R3HAB recently linked up with UK artist Kelvin Jones for an exciting collaboration. The result is a groovy deep house track they called “Downtown”. R3HAB’s relaxed approach suits Kelvin’s soulful vocal delivery. “Downtown” has a vibey and soothing feel which is complemented by the lyrics. “‘Downtown’ is a…

  • Joëlle Buyckx returns with second single, “All The Time”

    Italian-American singer and songwriter Joëlle Buyckx is back with her second single named “All The Time”. The song sees the Rome-born, Miami-based newcomer invite the listener into her ‘mental world’. “‘All The Time’ is a musical representation of what goes on in my mind at all times. My hope for this song is to help…

  • A!MS enlists AV Allure, Projexx and Julian Marley for “Honor” visual

    Cyprus-based, UK rapper and producer A!MS made his return with a feel-good summer anthem that expertly melds Caribbean dancehall and Afro-swing flavours. Named “Honor”, it saw him collaborate with AV Allure, Projexx and Julian Marley, with production duo Cool & Dre sprinkling their magic onto the track. Jay Parpworth was brought in to direct the…

  • Hear “Testing Waters” and “Open Invitation”, taken from Anuka’s upcoming EP

    Dutch R&B/soul artist and producer Anuka is espousing the true meaning of ‘independence’. Producing, mixing and mastering the music herself, the singer-songwriter recently released “Testing Waters”, a song whose title easily alludes to this uncertain artistic journey she’s embarked on. Lyrically, however, it unravels the process of venturing into a new relationship while still remaining…

  • Ferris Pier teams up with Galen Disston for “Everything”

    With infectious rhythms and lovely harmonies, Seattle-based DJ/producer Ferris Pier‘s newest single “Everything” feels so refreshing. The electro-pop track features singer Galen Disston, whose delivery gives the song a euphoric feel. “Everything” is about how love can bring about conflicting emotions; one moment you are cherishing the moment and another you feel drained. Pier remarks:…

  • KDVSGOLIATH reveals new single & video, “SAD”

    British artist KDVSGOLIATH recently unveiled his second single of the year in form of “SAD”. Prior to this song, the newcomer had released “Let Me Go”. Currently, he is readying his upcoming EP titled Bipolar. “SAD” came paired with a heart-wrenching, cinematic video. It is an emotion-filled alt-rock/pop song. “I made this song a few…

  • Royal Wood – “Say You Will” [Video]

    Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood is a notable name is the Canadian music industry. He’s received nods from the likes of JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Awards and had his songs placed on television shows Grey’s Anatomy and Private practice. And, the musician did live up to that great reputation with his newest single…

  • “Something We’ll Regret” is the debut single from SACHA; listen

    London-based Scottish-Pakistani artist SACHA introduces us to her brand of grunge-pop with the release of her debut single, “Something We’ll Regret”. The track’s exuberant production and the singer’s fiery vocals both exist in contrast to her vulnerable lyrics. SACHA explains, “’Something We’ll Regret’ is about my repetitive bad choices when it comes to men- I…

  • WIESE serves up a delicious track he calls “Hear Me”

    Norwegian artist and DJ/producer WIESE‘s newest release is a zealous anthem for the adventurous. Drenched in rapturous summer vibes, the pop-leaning deep house jam encapsulates that excitement in knowing that we’ll soon be able to travel freely again. WIESE explains, “The song is telling a story about what lockdown has done to us as human…

  • See Del Water Gap’s “Hurting Kind” music video

    Del Water Gap recently announced his self-titled debut album. Alongside the news, he shared the gut-wrenching ballad, “Hurting Kind”. The dark pop-rock song was released together with a harrowing video directed by Charlie Plummer. Del Water Gap is the solo project of American singer-songwriter S. Holden Jaffe. The sensational artist is set to unveil Del…

  • OSVISS releases “Trabajar” as his debut single and it’s amazing

    Osvaldas Petrokas is a Lithuanian artist making music under the moniker OSVISS. An adept player of both the violin and piano since his early childhood days, and later embracing electronic music as a teen, he is now ready to share his talents with the whole world. OSVISS made his debut a couple of weeks ago…

  • Kaelin Kost returns with “4AM”

    It’s been a great start for Brooklyn, New York-based pop newcomer Kaelin Kost. The singer released her debut single “Mulholland Drive” and immediately captured the attention of music fans. The follow-up, “Lightning Love”, was similarly dazzling. Now returning with her latest single named “4AM”, the young artist is surely laying a solid foundation for her…

  • Jack Doyo drops visuals for his Jxhines-assisted track, “Through The Night”

    North Charlotte-based artist Jack Doyo did unveil this eye-catching video as the accompaniment to his song “Through The Night” which features Jxhines. It is a breezy, Afropop-influenced track with danceable beats and irresistible vocals. “Through The Night” suits your summer playlists. The track is part of Doyo’s debut album titled Nakupenda. That compilation was released…

  • Naomi Sharon’s “Daughter Of The Sun” is so enchanting: listen

    “Daughter of The Sun” is the brand new single from Dutch artist Naomi Sharon. It’s an enchanting R&B song that borrows influences from the singer’s Caribbean roots. The track’s lush instrumentation soothes you as you marvel at Naomi’s luscious vocals. Calvin Pausania was enlisted to direct the music video and the result in masterpiece, suiting…

  • “Good With That” carries a heartfelt message from Pawz One [Video]

    The song “Good With That” did find Pawz One in an introspective mood as he delivered an uplifting hip hop piece. Having lost friends to suicide and drug overdoses, the Los Angeles emcee understands too well how life’s struggles can push someone to edge. His message is that we need to embrace the good and…

  • Breagh Isabel releases debut single & video, “Girlfriends”

    Breagh Isabel is a Canadian singer/songwriter and producer who made her debut last month. The Cape Breton Island-born, Halifax-based artist’s first single is called “Girlfriends” and it’s an elegant pop track. She wrote this intriguing piece with Simon Wilcox. “It’s a bit of a sad song wrapped up in a happy-sounding package. The lyrics don’t…

  • Blaiz Fayah and Dj Glad present “Bounce It”; see visual

    French-British star Blaiz Fayah sought his go-to producer DJ Glad for another heavy dancehall tune. Calling it “Bounce It”, the two crafted a track with the ability to turn any moment into a ‘party time’. The video accompanying “Bounce It” sums up what the song is all about: fun and dance. This is definitely one…

  • Felix Cartal unveils Expensive Sounds For Nice People; stream the album

    Out now, Expensive Sounds For Nice People, is the fourth studio album from Canadian EDM mastermind Felix Cartal. It was released on the Vancouver-producer’s own label, Physical Presents. The album involves features from artists such as Matilda, Fjord, Veronica, Sophie Simmons, Hanne Mjøen, KROY, among others. Expensive Sounds For Nice People was preceded by remarkable…

  • “Slow Drag” is a brilliant release from OCTAVIO the Dweeb

    OCTAVIO the Dweeb is an emerging sensation whose brilliance is encapsulated on his newest single, “Slow Drag”. This alt-pop jam is super-infectious, to say the least. It’s a melodic alt-pop track whose production blends rock and lo-fi pop. “Slow Drag” has this hypnotic bassline that I just can’t get enough of. “In life, so many…

  • Hear “Switi Lobi” by Ferdiehart and Benjamin Fayah [Video]

    Surinamese artists Ferdiehart and Benjamin Fayah did link up to create this lovely jam, “Switi Lobi”. It is a flavourful concoction of Afrobeats and Caribbean dancehall, with some influences from the local genre, Kaseko, sprinkled in. The track was produced by WESTLND and released alongside a beautiful video. “Switi Lobi” is so melodious and has…

  • Listen: Wonder Waves – “New York, New York”

    “New York, New York” is the debut single from indie rock collective Wonder Waves. The outfit was formed by various members from the bands Hot Hot Heat, Fur Trade, Mounties and Fake Shark. “New York, New York” is an ode to the American city and a cover of Frank Sinatra’s classic of the same title.…

  • Rap music roundup: 10 new songs for hip-hop heads

    Aipate‘s latest hip-hop music roundup is here. It’s an absorbing selection whose title could as well be ‘rap songs not for the casual fan’. LG (Team Genius) – “YBM” “YBM” is a lyrically abrasive, honest and politically-charged hip-hop record from LG (Team Genius). The bouncy track also has a fun element to it, something that…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on July 2nd, 2021

    Below are a selection of some of the songs forming this week’s New Release Friday Spotify playlist. Flight School x Candace Sosa – “Trust Issues” “Trust Issues” is the latest release from Flight School, the Los Angeles-based Canadian duo made up by DJ/producers Guillaume Viau and Conor Cutz. An EDM/pop song drenched in emotion, it…

  • Hanne Mjøen leans into vulnerability on “Too Tired (Don’t Feel a Thing)” [Video]

    After featuring on Felix Cartal’s “My Last Song”, Norwegian pop princess Hanne Mjøen returns with a gripping new single. Named “Too Tired (Don’t Feel a Thing)”, it’s a reflective and remorseful piece that captures a tense moment in a relationship. Hanne’s pensive lyrics and vulnerable vocals make this delicate situation feel so vivid. She notes:…

  • New video “Let Me Drive” introduces us to Olivia Orson

    Olivia Orson is an incredibly talented artist. The French-based singer-songwriter continues to showcase her abilities with every new song. She recently released her third single “Let Me Drive”, an emotive R&B song about love, passion and tragedy. The track’s hip-hop influenced production is imbued with elements of dark-pop. Directed by Antoine Person and Milena Pasina,…

  • ferdinant. shares new EP named Airplanes; listen

    At last, after dropping amazing singles like “Soothe”and “Golden Days“, Netherlands-based indie-pop artist ferdinant. did unveil his Airplanes EP. The 5-song project arrived with the track “Sister” and alongside it a lovely visual. Speaking about “Sister”, ferdinant. reveals, “It is a story of how I grew up, and an expression of love towards our youth.…

  • Watch the video for Becky Hill and David Guetta’s “Remember”

    A week after releasing their exciting collaboration “Remember”, UK singer Becky Hill and French electronic producer David Guetta got to follow that uplifting EDM/pop song song with this lovely video. The Carly Cussan-directed visual is infused with energy and sass, with Becky being supported by exuberant dancers for a captivating performance. “Remember” is lifted from…

  • “I Must Be In Love,” confesses Aaron Taos in new song & video

    Brooklyn indie-pop/rock artist Aaron Taos once again bares out his soul as he delivers his latest song, “I Must Be In Love”. It’s a sweet, ruminative and confessional piece that leads to the singer-songwriter concluding that he’s certainly in love. Aaron’s penchant for melodic hooks is brought to the fore as he sings with honesty…

  • Hear “This Morning” by Jamaican singer Norris Man

    US musician/songwriter Josh Harris, through his Big Feet Records, presents “This Morning”, a song by Sweden-based Jamaican reggae artist Norris Man. “This Morning” is a hopeful and gladsome jam with thoughtful and conscious lyrics. The track’s uplifting instrumentation and beautiful vocals crown it into a great tune. Listen to “This Morning” and connect with California-based…

  • Watch the concert film, WeLive on Tour: FATCAT & Hannah Wilhelm

    WeLive on Tour is a new German concert series that shines the spotlight on great artists not enjoying mainstream coverage. The first episode, which is titled WeLive on Tour – FATCAT & Hannah Wilhelm, showcases Freiburg-based funk band FATCAT alongside singer Hannah Wilhelm. The production on it — both music and film — is just…

  • Listen: Bobby Shoop Shoop x Holly Rose – “Crucify You”

    Dance music producer Rob Lintott, also known as Bobby Shoop Shoop, returns from his long hiatus with this single “Crucify You”. Working with fellow Brit Holly Rose on vocals, Bobby crafted an engaging track that a gives a modern twist that Old School Rave sound. “Crucify You” is characterized by enchanting basslines, stimulating vocals and…

  • Benita reveals “Pretty” alongside a stunning visual

    Toronto R&B singer-songwriter Benita has given us something to obsess over. Her latest single “Pretty”, together with its stunning accompanying video, is just overwhelmingly beautiful. It sees her flaunting her vocals while empowering women to be confident in their own skin. Benita explains, “‘Pretty’ is an anthem for all the women (or men) who like…

  • Watch Smallpools’ “life of the party” video

    US alt-rock trio Smallpools did reveal a new video, “life of the party”. The Philip DuDeVoire-directed visuals captures the essence of the upbeat song. “life of the party” is an infectious, summery tune carrying the band’s signature pop-infused melodies. Smallpools will be releasing a full-length towards the end of the year. This song surely helps…

  • LATENIGHTJIGGY and Mozart La Para transports you to “Baecation” [Video]

    Rising Trinidadian-born Miami artist LATENIGHTJIGGY did team up with Dominican star Mozart La Para to release this new Spanglish anthem, “Baecation”. The Caribbean-flavored, Latin-pop track arrives just in time for summer festivities. With COVID-19 restrictions getting lifted in many places, “Baecation” is an invitation to a vacation for two. The accompanying video captures this vibe…

  • Ena Fay releases new EP titled I Can Feel It, Too

    Led by the single “Because I Care“, Irish-German singer-songwriter Ena Fay‘s new EP I Can Feel It, Too is an impressive body of work. It combines her love for classical instrumentation and theatrical sensibility. On each of the EP’s 6 tracks, Ena’s overwhelmingly strong vocals and tender lyrics are emphasized. Speaking about the EP, the…

  • Stream Julien Daïan Quintet’s Cut-Up album

    French jazz/fusion outfit Julien Daïan Quintet are back with their third album titled CUT-UP. The song that introduced me to this 10-track project is “Bring Some Love”. This beautiful reggae tune features Jamaican legends Luciano and Mikey General, with the former bringing his distinct vocals and uplifting harmonies and the latter his conscious lyrics. Other…

  • Hear “Don’t You Look At Me That Way” by Flora Cash

    Swedish-American indie-pop duo Flora Cash (made up of singer-songwriters Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall) did serve up another melancholic ballad in the form of “Don’t You Look At Me That Way”. The soft, acoustic-driven piece was written from the perspective of someone experiencing a psycho-spiritual crisis. Filled with nostalgia and reflection, the song describes the…

  • 32’M shares new tune, “M24” [Video]

    Emerging UK rapper 32’M returns with another heavy tune, “M24”. Pairing this drill track with a fast-paced cinematic visual, he flaunts his lyrical ability while maintaining his enigmatic image. “M24” is hard-hitting but also somehow lighthearted. And like on some of his previous singles, he pays tribute to one of his peers on this one…

  • Listen: Wil Key x Jill Jones – “Tracy’s Parade (We Thank U)”

    For his latest effort titled “Tracy’s Parade (We Thank U)”, Los Angeles-based artist and producer, Wil Key delivered a heartfelt tribute to the late Prince. Joining in this solemn celebration of the legendary musician’s life and legacy is vocalist Jill Jones, alongside bassist Andrew Gouche and Guitarist Tori Ruffin. “Tracy’s Parade (We Thank U)” is…

  • Stream Bukola’s EP, The Chronicles of a Teenage Mind

    Vancouver artist Bukola‘s debut EP, Chronicles of a Teenage Mind, is out. This collection of R&B tracks, 8 to be specific, details the singer-songwriter’s experiences growing up. On “I Am Enough”, for example, she empowers herself while expressing gratitude to those who helped build her confidence. She notes, “The song talks about my journey growing…

  • The Urban Renewal Project present “Will To Survive” featuring Vic Mensa

    “Will to Survive” is the latest single from LA-based, 16-piece collective The Urban Renewal Project. A jazz-infused hip hop track infused with dense lyricism, it features a verse from rapper Vic Mensa. Alongside the song comes this amazing video filmed by Vance Crofoot. “Will to Survive” is available as a package that includes a 7-inch…

  • CLAVVS deliver new track named “O”; watch the duo perform it

    CLAVVS is the New York-based, indie-electronic duo made of singer-songwriter Amber Renee and producer Graham Marsh. Having announced a new album titled O, they recently released the second single and title-track. “O” is a sincere, encouraging and upbeat track which the outfit produced themselves before sending to John Horesco IV for mastering. Amber comments, ”‘O’…

  • Wild Rivers release new single and video; here is “Amsterdam”

    Indie-folk/pop band Wild Rivers did share another wistful piece in form of “Amsterdam”. The Canadian trio released the song accompanied by a heart-gripping visual. Co-produced with Peter Katis, “Amsterdam” is a coming-of-age love story delivered in a way that only Wild Rivers can. “’Amsterdam’ is the retelling of a friend’s breakup, who had big plans…

  • Bluestaeb taps Uno Hype and Jerome Thomas for “TTWL”

    Articulate lyricism, smooth vocals and a lush soundscape that blends elements of R&B, hop-hop, jazz and soul are combined to create this irresistible jam, “TTWL”. The track is a collaborative effort by German producer Bluestaeb, US rapper Uno Hype and UK singer Jerome Thomas. “TTWL” takes the best of Uno’s rhyming skills and Jerome’s vocals…

  • FUR shares “The Fine Line Of A Quiet Life”; watch video

    Step into the lives of FUR, the 4-piece band from Brighton, UK, who have just signed to Boy Pablo’s 777 Music. Here is their newest single and first release via the label, “The Fine Line Of A Quiet Life”, an energetic yet introspective indie-rock cut. Arriving with an amazing video that emulates its rowdy instrumentation…

  • See Klaudia Keziah’s alluring video for her single “Dedicated”

    With her incredible new R&B track called “Dedicated”, UK singer Klaudia Keziah transports us back two decades, at least sonically. Still, this seductive slow-burner features the kind of thumping bass you hear on modern tracks. On it, Klaudia’s silky-smooth vocals and bold lyricism are brought to the fore in quite an alluring fashion. “‘Dedicated’ to…

  • Listen: Brendan Mills x imallryt – “I Come Alive”

    Yorkshire singer-songwriter and producer imallryt joined fellow Brit Brendan Mills, a saxophonist & producer, on this blissed-out new tune called “I Come Alive”. And, like the title suggests, this track is invigorating. “I Come Alive” is both energetic and ‘relaxingly’ melodic, with imallryt’s sun-kissed vocals and Mill’s sax solo particularly enchanting. It’s out the label…