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  • David Gale serves up “Corner Store Blues” as part of his new album, Down in Smoke

    David Gale has been a mainstay in the blues/rock circuit, at some point sharing the stage with the likes of BB King and The Tubes. This year, the American singer-songwriter and guitarist delivered a new album titled Down in Smoke. The LP is 10 tracks long and includes the song “Corner Store Blues”. This bluesy…

  • RIRI returns with “Wheel of Fortune” video

    RIRI is the 21-year-old Japanese R&B sensation you definitely need to pay more attention to. For those just learning about her, maybe you can start with her latest song “Wheel of Fortune”. This R&B/pop jam not only showcases her vocal gifts but also her inspired songwriting. Sung in English, it is a wholehearted reminder that…

  • Xiuhtezcatl stays bold on “Take It All Back”; watch visual

    “Take It All Back” is a politically charged and unapologetic rap song by indigenous American rapper and activist Xiuhtezcatl. With lines like ‘flexing where you from when that shit stolen land‘, the artist stays bold in his expression. The song is also galvanizing and insightful, with Xiuhtezcatl addressing the impacts of colonization on his community.…

  • Watch the video for “OMEGA” by STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION

    STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION is the moniker used by Japanese producer and singer-songwriter R・O・N. The artist is out with a new single called “OMEGA”. Paired with a brilliant visual, the track comes with captivating energy. “OMEGA” was added as the ending theme song for the second season of anime series Moriarty the Patriot. Listen/watch the video…

  • Update your playlist with these 10 pop songs

    Whether it’s a multi-purpose or mood-specific playlist, it sure needs constant updates. Here are 10 amazing pop songs to consider squeezing in. Jasmine Thompson – already there In 2017, UK singer-songwriter Jasmine Thompson (a then 16-year-old YouTube sensation) paused her blossoming career for a stint as a waitress in a restaurant in London’s Soho district.…

  • Chel back with new visuals; watch “View From Down There”

    Chel revels in the resolute drive that propelled her to success. The artist sing about this on “View From Down There”, her unapologetic yet tongue-in-cheek new single. The production on the electro-pop track is equally hard-hitting — but also elegant. Chel notes: “This song is about someone who has fought really hard to achieve their…

  • Watch Sarah Proctor’s “Lost” video

    Middlesbrough-based, UK pop newcomer Sarah Proctor mesmerizes fans with the video for her latest single, “Lost”. This is the follow-up to “The Breaks”, her breakout song which she has since accompanied with an acoustic version. The video for “Lost” tells a love story that the artist hopes will help “create a safe space within my…

  • Estonian band I Wear* Experiment reveal “Hunger” video

    I Wear* Experiment is an exciting band hailing from the Estonian capital, Tallinn. With their electro pop-rock sound, they’ve been entertaining fans for close to a decade. The trio has a new song called “Hunger” and today they shared the official live-performance video. “Hunger” is part of HEMI Music Awards 2021, the competition in which…

  • INNOMUNO would rather you “Show me”

    About a year after we introduced you to Zimbabwean-born, US-based artist INNOMUNO, we share his latest single, “Show me”. This song, like his previous releases, allows us to marvel at his brand of R&B music, which is both soulful and alternative-leaning. It’s a clever mixture of indie and mainstream R&B. “Show me” is about the…

  • New song by Alex Mali finds her “Addicted”

    Alex Mali brilliantly melds R&B with drill music in her latest single, “Addicted”. The Brooklyn singer calls this groundbreakingly unique sound ‘Drill&B’. In making the sensual song, Mali worked with The Breed, the production duo who crafted her previous single “5 Star” and “In Your Arms”. “‘Addicted’ is something I’ve never done before, neither is…

  • Get to know Fabri and hear his first song, “Here Tonight”

    There is a gratifying feeling that accompanies the discovery of an exciting new artist at the beginning of their journey. Listening to “Here Tonight” by Fabri gives you such a sensation. It’s the debut single by Italian singer-songwriter who draws influence from the likes of Angus & Julia Stone, Passenger and Milky Chance. The song…

  • Olanrewajumusic features Buju on “This Wonderful Feeling”, watch video

    Delivered at a danceable tempo typical of Afrobeat music, “This Wonderful Feeling” by Nigerian up-and-comer Olanrewajumusic lives up to its title. Featuring Lagos-born artist Buju, the rhythmic track carries warm melodies and beautiful harmonies. The music video which was filmed in Hull, UK is equally heartwarming. “This song basically tries to express the feeling of…

  • Alexander Grandjean unveils debut album titled Via Motion

    For the past 10 years or so, Alexander Grandjean has sat behind the writer’s desk and mixing console, writing and producing for various artists. Now a solo act, the Danish singer, songwriter and producer has just released his debut album, Via Motion. Grandjean collaborated almost elusively with Maenad, an enigmatic, multi-national collective of female singers.…

  • Watch Jay-Way in “Coolie” visuals

    In case it escaped your attention, the cinematic video “Coolie” by Amsterdam-based rapper Jay-Way is worth your time. Directed by Joachim Spruijt, the fast-paced visuals suits the artist’s awesome flow. Produced by Dayme, “Coolie” is characterized a thumping trap beat over which Jay-Way effortlessly delivers meaningful rhymes. He explains, “With this song, I’m going back…

  • Listen to Kandle’s Set the Fire album

    Set the Fire is the independently released new album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kandle. The 10-track collection is an honest and emotive portrait of one’s journey to reclaim their power after being broken, and in the process achieving a new level of innate strength and confidence. Each song is penned in a thoughtful and delicate manner.…

  • Introducing March Twenty-One; listen to “Evermore”

    Here is the song “Evermore” by March Twenty-One, the pop/rock outfit formed in London in March last year. With its vibrant instrumentation and hearty singing, this track offers new listeners a taste of the band’s sound. March Twenty-One’s 2020 debut single “Beyond the Horizon” was followed without haste by singles like “Leave a Light On”,…

  • Mighloe’s Desperate Times EP is here; listen

    Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Mighloe did release her new EP, Desperate Times on June 1. The project’s seven tracks were all produced by Dean Vision and LateNightDrive. For Mighloe, this was another opportunity to showcase her undeniably powerful voice and songwriting abilities. Desperate Times details how both sorrow and triumph make up our existence. Focus track…

  • Deepend and Julian Perretta feel thankful in “All Good”

    It is all about positive vibes as Dutch producer Deepend and singer/songwriter Julian Perretta deliver “All Good”, an uplifting electro pop song. We are encouraged to see ‘the glass as half full’ and not dwell on the negative aspects of life. This reassuring message is especially vital considering that, for most people, better times at…

  • Rushil reveals “Hold This” single & video featuring Abi Sampa

    Emerging London-based artist Rushil brightens 2021 with his latest song “Hold This”, featuring Abi Sampa. Melding strings and hypnotic percussion with emotive melodies and soulful harmonies, this piece is as beautiful as it is evocative. “Hold This” is an amalgam indie-pop and South Asian music, served with a classical feel. The accompanying music video is…

  • ANDRO shares passionate new song, “360”; see visuals

    UK singer-songwriter ANDRO made his solo debut not too long ago and in the process grabbed the attention of fans and taste-makers alike. Previously, he was a member of the British band Jungle. ANDRO is preparing to release his 4-track debut EP sometimes this July, with the project’s first single “360” already out. This R&B-laced…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on June 11th, 2021

    Set your stereos in position and dive into this week’s New Release Friday playlist/selection. Jafunk x Dana Williams x Nic Hanson – “You Got Me” Jafunk again links up with soul songstress Dana Williams for a disco-funk track. Named “You Got Me”, the song also features singer Nic Hanson and it is the second single…

  • Jesse Royal unveils second album, Royal

    For Jamaican artist Jesse Royal and worldwide reggae music fans, today, June 11, marks the release of his sophomore album, Royal (out via Easy Star Records). The compilation spans eleven tracks, and includes collaborations with Proteje, Stonebwoy and Vybz Kartel, among other great artists. Above, you see the video for the Vybz-assisted “Rich Forever”. Royal…

  • See Lucy & La Mer’s video for new single, “Ooh La La”

    Alt-pop artist Lucy & La Mer‘s newest offering is a vibrant and empowering anthem, “Ooh La La”. The playful song came paired with a colorful video that reinforces the message of the song. “Ooh La La” is about embracing oneself. Says Lucy, “I want listeners to feel invincible when they hear this song. I think…

  • PawPaw Rod returns with “Glass House”; watch the music video

    With a hit debut single and an ensnaring follow-up, PawPaw Rod is fast becoming an irrepressible sensation. The Oklahoma artist shared “HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS” late last year and the song turned out to be a viral hit on Spotify. He teamed up with LA-based label Godmode Records for his second offering, a groovy…

  • Hear Becoming Young’s new album, The Songs I Wrote You

    Nashville-based folk/pop singer-songwriter Becoming Young (born Brandon Calano) finally got to reveal his newest project, an eight-song album titled The Songs I Wrote You. An intricate body of work, this collection captures a wiser Brandon reflecting on a past relationship. He notes, “All of the songs are letters to ‘her.’ The record follows a jovial,…

  • Listen: Bakermat x LaShun Pace – “Ain’t Nobody” [Animated Video]

    Amsterdam-based Dutch EDM producer Bakermat returned to lift us up with the song “Ain’t Nobody” which features vocals of gospel singer LaShun Pace. It is a great blend of euphoric house music with uplifting choir-backed vocals. “Since ‘Teach Me’ back in 2015 I really wanted to make a gospel inspired tune again,” Bakermat explains. “I…

  • Watch Tiana Major9 perform “Silly Games” in studio

    Performed by fast-rising R&B singer Tiana Major9 and released on Motown Records UK, the song “Silly Games” is a single from the upcoming official soundtrack to Small Axe, the British anthology film series, created and directed by Steve McQueen. The track is, in fact, a rework of Janet Kay’s Lovers Rock classic of the same…

  • Kick it with DOPE LEMON in “Rose Pink Cadillac” [Video]

    Groovy and smooth, Dope Lemon‘s latest single “Rose Pink Cadillac” is sublime piece of music. The song has a warm, inviting vibe that evokes sweet nostalgia. This allure not only stems from the track’s creative, retro-flavoured production but also the singer’s endearing lyrics. For the video, the artist went all in, creating a cinematic visual…

  • Stream 1904 EP by Black Mikey and Crhymes

    1904 is a new, 3-track collaborative EP by San Diego emcees Black Mikey and Crhymes. Over grimy West Coast beats, they share stories about the rough streets they operate in. The standout track has to be the funky jam, “Feel Good”. The song features rapper Mr. Lil One. Stream the entire EP and follow Black…

  • Listen to “365 Days” by Farida

    Farida makes a unique brand of alt-pop music that melds pop-rock elements with R&B rhythms. In the road to her debut album, the emerging Norwegian singer/songwriter and producer releases her newest single, “365 Days”. This is a nostalgia-inducing song that recalls both the good and bad memories of summer. “‘365 Days’ is about meeting someone…

  • Stream Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble’s new, self-titled album

    Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble is the inter-continental band connecting the countries of Finland (Northern Europe) and Benin (West Africa) musically and culturally. Formed about 10 years ago, the outfit has enchanted fans with their wonderful albums, with their latest one out now. Self-titled and nine tracks long, Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble is the group’s fifth LP. Highlighted above is…

  • Hear Elyse Saunders sing about a “Sunshine State of Mind”

    Elyse Saunders revels in the thought of summer in new single “Sunshine State Of Mind”. The Toronto-based Canadian country artist created a delightful and upbeat jam whose sound is a concoction resulting from infusing pop and R&B influences into a country track. This release comes in the heels of her nomination as ‘Female Artist of…

  • Coi Leray features on DDG & OG Parker’s “Impatient” visuals

    Producer OG Parker and rapper DDG enlisted video director Reel Goats for the visuals of their song, “Impatient”. Coi Leray, who features on the track, joins the duo on the video. “Impatient” is part of OG and DDG’s recent collaborative project, Die 4 Respect. The clip has a smooth, hazy feel, which suits the track’s…

  • Zyra releases debut EP, Heart’s On Fire

    It must have felt so rewarding for London-based dance-pop artist Zyra as she unveiled her debut EP, Heart’s On Fire. The release marks the culmination of years of mastering production skills, which in her case is about six. Excitingly, Zyra wrote and produced the EP’s four tracks. Speaking about the title-track, she says, “I produced…

  • Almost Owen shares new video; watch “State of Mind”

    Continuing from where he left with his “2020 Heartbreak” song, LA-based artist/producer Almost Owen returns with another ode to the absurdity of the moment. This one is named “State of Mind” and it takes much more influences from hip-hop. In between the artist’s lyrical rap-sung verses is a super-melodic chorus that turns the song into…

  • Shae Brock delivers new ballad; listen to “Blue”

    “Blue” is a brand new alt-pop single from Shae Brock, the rising Arizona-native singer-songwriter. With her ‘dream rock’ style, the artist has been captivating fans one release after another. Shae dropped her debut EP Dreamers Club mid last year and has continued to etch her name in the music industry landscape. This new song is…

  • Kosha Dillz taps Gangsta Boo for “Solo” [Video]

    Rapper Kosha Dillz teamed up with Gangsta Boo (of Three 6 Mafia) for the video to his track “Solo”. A moody chorus by Kosha and introspective verses by him and Gangsta Boo characterize the breathtaking song. However, the music video takes a more lighthearted tone; it sees the pair escape a world plagued by chaos…

  • Embrace freedom as dance to “shit i like” by Gwyn Love & La+ch

    Allow the music consume you as you vibe to “shit i like”. This infectious EDM/pop track is a collaboration between Oklahoma-raised singer Gwyn Love and Canadian producer La+ch. Out via 604 records, this song follows Gwyn’s debut EP At First Blush. While “shit i like” has a boisterous feel, it’s also quite uplifting. Gwyn Love…

  • Stream Instructions For The Night album by Night Heron

    Portland, Oregon outfit Night Heron can be defined by their genre-defying alt-R&B style. They got to showcase this — and effectively capture listeners’ imagination — on their debut LP, Instructions For The Night, (released last month). Throughout the 10-track album, we are immersed into lush, adventurous soundscapes. “Dreamz”, the first track on the project, is…

  • UPSAHL serves up a savage breakup anthem; watch “Douchebag” video

    With UPSAHL‘s debut album in the offing, the US alt-pop princess has her sight set on the top spot. She made a solid statement with her latest single “Douchebag”, which dropped slightly more than a fortnight ago via Arista Records. Alongside the song arrived a hilariously cheeky music video. Filled with charm, sass and savage…

  • The Fey release debut album, Palm Tree Shade; listen

    Inspired by a trip to Los Angeles, Nebraska-based alt-R&B outfit The Fey‘s debut album Palm Tree Shade channels the energy and glamour of 80s dance/pop. This sonic journey back in time was well captured in the funky first single, “Tear It Off”, which arrived last August. Palm Tree Shade is out via The Record Machine.…

  • Here is “Home” by JEFFE; listen & watch music video

    Punchy bass beats and sparse, ringing synths characterize the production on London-based Australian artist JEFFE’s new single “HOME”. It’s hypnotic piece of alt-pop music. For her delivery, the young singer-songwriter makes use of her strong voice to convey a deep-lying feeling of angst. Still, there is a promising sense of ease. The accompanying video for…

  • Listen to Kami Leonne’s new EP, No Use Seducing Time

    Kami Leonne is one the exciting artists emerging in the Congolese alternative music scene. Last year, the Kinshasa-based singer-songwriter impressed fans with her EP titled Promises. She returns with another 5-track compilation named No USe Seducing Time. Thriving on instrumentation, this new EP blends elements of trap, R&B, Afrobeats and pop. Kami employs her mastery…

  • Watch Baby Phace’s awe-inspiring video for “Invictus”

    Up-and-coming US rapper Baby Phace‘s newest offering is the single “Invictus”. The song, produced by Falak, finds the New Jersey native in invincible lyrical form. Equally overwhelming is the accompanying video which was directed by John You. “The track is about taking your lows and molding them into your strengths. It’s also about a lot…

  • Stream One Day EP by Swedish artist flyckt

    Swedish pop newcomer flyckt delivered his One Day EP last month. Four tacks long, the project is an exhibition of the young artist’s songwriting brilliance and ability to express emotions with his music. Each song, however melancholic, is covered in an elegant and exuberant production. The EP arrived the music video for “Wake Up”. It…

  • Party with Natalie Okri as she invites you to “Roll With Me” [Video]

    South-East London’s Natalie Okri puts you in a full party mood with her anthemic new single, “Roll With Me”. Produced by DanKabs, the track blends Afro, Caribbean, R&B and hip-hop elements. From the stunning accompanying visuals to Natalie’s catchy hook and charming delivery, “Roll With Me” is a sure urban gem. “It is something that…

  • Invite energy into your life with these 5 EDM/House tunes

    Aipate‘s latest EDM/house roundup brings together 5 songs carefully selected to suit an objective: to uplift you with feel-good vibes. Lost + Found – “Searching” Lost + Found are a rising artist-producer duo made up of ØJM and Tom Parker. The UK outfit is back with a new summer anthem, “Searching”. The vibrant dance tune…

  • Lenka releases new song “Ivory Tower”

    The 80s come back alive as Australian songstress Lenka unveils her newest single, “Ivory Tower”. Produced by Dave Jenkins Jr. and released on Lenka’s own label, Skipalong Records, it is an upbeat, synth-pop track with a modern twist. About it, Lenka reveals, “This song is essentially about me trying to get inside the heads of…

  • New Release Friday: songs out on June 4th, 2021

    New Release Friday playlist on Spotify is now up-to-date. Listen here and read about some of the selected songs below: UNOMAS x WLZN x Alon – “Wildcard” “Wildcard” is a new release that paired Miami-based DJ/producer UNOMAS and Berlin-based singer-songwriter WLZN. Dutch producer & songwriter Alon is featured on the funky disco-pop track. Out on…

  • Nina Chuba unveils sophomore EP; stream Average and watch “Beluga” video

    Berlin-based wunderkind Nina Chuba has unveiled her sophomore EP, Average. The 6-track project arrives with an ensnaring new single “Beluga”, and, next to it, the 22-year-old rapper and singer’s first ever music video. Directed by Søren Schaller, the “Beluga” visual is stunning, in and of itself. The clip effectively suits the vibe of the bouncing…