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  • Lostboycrow joins Beren Olivia as she shares a new version of “History”

    After making waves with her latest single “History”, the British alt-pop singer-songwriter Beren Olivia returned with another version of the track. This rendition pairs her with American artist Lostboycrow. Forming a powerful duet, the two vocalists deliver bittersweet lyrics over a chill pop instrumental. The original song resonated with the fans and this one adds…

  • Dekula Band back with 2-track single, Coltan Sounds

    Swedish-based live music outfit Dekula Band are back. Their latest release is a 2-track single titled Coltan Sounds. It carries the songs “Coltan Sounds” and “Zinduna” and follows up from their 2019 album, Opika. Dekula Band’s soukus sound is as infectious as ever. The band is centered around Congolese guitarist Dekula Kahanga, with other members…

  • Listen to “Calculated” by Adrian Aiello

    Adrian Aiello is known for his blend of Americana and folk. His style infuses an elegant inviting indie-pop flavour and that’s what we are treated to in his new song, “Calculated”. This is a delightfully smooth piece that begins with the banjo-sounding electronic resonator and proceeds with addition of amazing percussion and electric guitar. The…

  • Kash Doll and DJ Infamous share new collaboration feat. Mulatto and Benny The Butcher; listen to “Bad Azz”

    Kash Doll and DJ Infamous linked up for a new collaborative track, “Bad Azz”. Featuring rappers Mulatto and Benny The Butcher, the song was written Hitmaka & London Jae and produced by OG Parker & Smash David. It’s out via Infamy/BMG/Republic Records. “Bad Azz” finds each artist in their element, delivering fiery and confident bars…

  • SHIMA delivers another jam; here is “Swimming / Drowning”

    “Swimming / Drowning” is the newest release from Japanese-American artist and producer SHIMA. The song is about ‘how close failure and success are, and how sometimes, swimming can feel like drowning’. Written, produced, and engineered by SHIMA, it highlights her multiple talents and fast growth. “Swimming / Drowning” is a groovy, R&B-infused electro-pop. This record…

  • Limón Limón share new single “Neon Lights In The Rain”

    Indie-electronic duo Limón Limón are back with another song, “Neon Lights In The Rain”. Retaining their nostalgic style, the song is about those surreal lifetime moments and experiences that last forever in one’s mind. The warm and pleasing vocals combine with the chill, breezy and mid-tempo instrumentation to make “Neon Lights In The Rain” quite…

  • Listen: Devan – “We’re All Gonna Die Anyway”

    From the title, “We’re All Gonna Die Anyway” by Canadian singer-songwriter Devan (a member of the band Wild Rivers) sounds like a gloomy, pessimistic song. Well, in part, it is. However, beyond the apocalyptic sentiments, the song urges us to hastily remove the barriers that prevent us from telling people how we really feel. “We’re…

  • Hit-Boy taps Big Sean and Fivio Foreign for “Salute” video

    2020 has been a Hit-Boy year, at least in matters hip-hop production. Still, that success couldn’t prepare us for the kind of heat the 2-time GRAMMY winner would bring on his latest single, “Salute”. A solid verse and a great hook from the Californian beat-smith, the song features Detroit rapper Big Sean and New York’s…

  • Listen to “Defeated” by LYNX

    For the progressive house heads, here is a scorcher of a track by Spanish producer LYNX. Named “Defeated”, it carries an chillingly emotive vocal. The lyrics is delivered fully in English. The production is “Defeated” is astounding. Overall, the music does what it’s supposed to; it gets you dancing! Enjoy the song as you check…

  • Listen to “C’est moi qui choisis”, from DYNAH’s self-titled debut EP [Video]

    “C’est moi qui choisis” is a funky, feel-good electro-pop record from French vocalist and songwriter DYNAH. Sung fully in French, the title translates to ‘it’s up to me to decide’. The message is that of self confidence and female empowerment. “C’est moi qui choisis” is taken from DYNAH’s self-titled debut EP which dropped on November…

  • Stream RedRum’s debut EP, The Lucifer Effect

    Orlando-based hip-hop duo RedRum (made up of emcee Red Eye and emcee/producer Racks) have officially launched their debut project. The EP is titled The Lucifer Effect and provides an insider’s chronicles of street life, articulated through hard-hitting rhymes. Arriving with the project is the visuals for the single “Cold Blooded” (posted above) which features a…

  • Jillian Rossi aims to lighten people’s emotional baggage with new ballad, “So What” [Video]

    Weighed down by their past experiences, some people become afraid to love or allow others to love them. A new ballad by Jillian Rossi entitled “So What” aims to lighten such mental baggage and get people approaching life with renewed zeal and positivity. The song is uplifting and beyond that, it’s a musical masterpiece. Built…

  • New Release Friday: 16 new songs out on November 27th, 2020

    Time for another New Release Friday roundup. Find the Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. Nina Chuba – “Babylon Fall” Hamburg-based Berlin native Nina Chuba is a special talent. From her bold songwriting to her interesting combination of pop and hip-hop elements, the 21-year-old artist keeps captivating listeners with each new release. Her…

  • Stela Cole explores “No Man’s Land”

    The arrival of Stela Cole‘s second EP Woman Of The Hour seals a successful year that she’s been having. 2020 saw the independent pop singer amass millions of streams. The release of the single “No Man’s Land” coincided with the unveiling of the EP. This electro-pop song is such a bop. Stela co-wrote it with…

  • Listen: Sam Winston – “Damaged Goods”

    Sam Winston is a folk-pop singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer from South London. The musician has a new single that I bet you will love. Named “Damaged Goods”, it’s actually his first release since his 2016 debut album, The Fire and The Icicle. The song is a mixture of inviting melodies, beautiful harmonies and evocative vocals.…

  • Chris Jake’s “Lovers” is a mega tune [Video]

    “Lovers” by Chris Jake is the Austrian artist and producer’s fourth track of 2020. The dance-inducing electro-pop record has sweet, endearing vibes. With the song, Chris reminds listeners that opening up and not allowing ourselves to be hindered by fear of being hurt may be the key to a meaningful life. “Lovers” is accompanied by…

  • HAYL unveils “I Will” video

    After impressing with her latest single “I Will”, emerging pop singer-songwriter HAYL is returning with the music video. The clip sees the young artist adding a visual dimension to her bold and unapologetic statement. “I Will” is an ode loving yourself, embracing what makes you happy and resisting attempts to change you. “A boy I briefly…

  • Shihori reassures self in new song, “I Cover You”

    Japanese-born New York-based artist Shihori did share an amazing piece in the form of her latest single, “I Cover You”. It is the last installment in her ‘Self Compassion’ series. These songs generally have a therapeutic feel that suffices in these difficult times. “I Cover You”, for example, is a classical-influenced piano ballad with an…

  • Karter Zaher – “Ya Habibi” [Video]

    Karter Zaher‘s “Ya Habibi” is a great Afropop inspired tune. Although it carries a concoction of various styles and flavours, the song speaks a universal language — love and happiness. The fun, vibey music video features some nice choreographed dance moves. Karter Zaher is Canadian-Lebanese. Born in Lebanon in 1992, his family moved to Ottawa,…

  • Bashaya Soul deliver “Heat (Can You Feel It)”

    Glasgow-based UK producer Bashaya Soul has delivered a charming new jam, “Heat (Can You Feel It)”. An earworm with sweet melodies and arresting grooves, the track’s instrumentation combines horn and brass sections with funky guitars and lush piano chords. “Heat (Can You Feel It)” features a soulful female vocal giving it a hugely singalong effect.…

  • Jah-Monte Ogbon x Machacha – “Word To Mother We Up Now I Need 100 Bands”

    A Moment In Time is a new collaborative album pairing North Carolina emcee Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon and Danish rapper-producer Machacha. Highlighted above is the song “Word To Mother We Up Now I Need 100 Bands”. This a grimy rap record characterized by raw lyrics and sample-heavy production. Jah-Monte’s heavy bars sit atop a great track…

  • WANYI reminisces on “Loved You Once”

    Hong Kong based singer-songwriter WANYI is such an exciting find. Her glorious voice and ability to manoeuvre comfortably between R&B and pop make her a special addition to the music scene. Interestingly, the artist’s debut EP is in the offing, with her latest single “Loved You Once” paving the way for it. “‘Loved You Once’…

  • Focus The Truth – “Dear Father” [Video]

    Focus The Truth recently unveiled the music video for his cut, “Our Father”. The song is part of his latest album, Immortal. Previously, he’d shared the “Days Of Our Lives” visual. The Queens, New York emcee and “Tales Of Trilliam Shakespeare” creator is known for his lyrical, East Coast-legacy rap. Connect with him on Instagram.…

  • Watch Lebanese singer Bea Kadri in her video for “Right For Ya”

    Bea Kadri is an emerging vocalist and songwriter from Lebanon. From growing up on 90s R&B and hip-hop to being influenced by contemporary artists like Jhene Aiko and H.E.R., the artist has since crafted a style that bridges both eras. Nothing exemplifies this marriage more than her latest release, “Right For Ya”, a moody track…

  • Listen and jam to DAZZ, Ellie Sax and Jessica Chertock’s “Scatman (Love Me Loud)”

    German future house producer DAZZ embarked on a project to re-work “Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop“, a 1994 hit by Scatman John. Bringing on board British saxophonist Ellie Sax and New York-based vocalist Jessica Chertock, the result is a feel-good EDM bop titled “Scatman (Love Me Loud)”. Originally, song was about loving someone fearlessly and unconditionally and DAZZ’s…

  • Stream Matilda Mann’s new EP, Because I Wanted You To Know

    Preceded by the single “Japan”, London singer-songwriter Matilda Mann‘s new EP, I Wanted You To Know, arrived November 4. The 5-track project sums up her recent streak of impressive singles. Prior to it, she’d released “As It Is”, “Robbed”, “Happy Anniversary, Stranger” and of course, the escapist anthem, “Japan”. The song “Paper Mache World” arrived…

  • Watch Rhea Sun “Leaving” in her debut video

    UK-based Portuguese artist Rhea Sun recently dropped a single called “Leaving”. Alongside the track, she unveiled her first ever music video. Produced by Mark Morrison and Shaun Bailey, “Leaving” is an R&B song imbued with Caribbean dancehall influences. Lyrically, it is a contemplative breakup song that finds Rhea decidedly walking away from a complicated relationship.…

  • Listen: Ari Árelíus – “Sný upp á tímann”

    Icelandic artist Ari Árelíus is engaging listeners with an engrossing new tune called “Sný upp á tímann”. Created at the intersection of rock and soul, this psychedelic track was made to get your body moving. The song was written by the singer-songwriter while staying alone in Denmark while the world was facing a total lock-down.…

  • Tappioca’s new jam “It’s Your Time” is an earnest invitation to the party

    For fans of funky dance music, here is the song “It’s Your Time” by Tappioca. It’s a Nu-Disco banger filled with influences from the 70s and 80s. With a production that balances live instruments and analog synths, it incorporates a soulful vocal which rounds up that retro feel. Still, “It’s Your Time” meets the modern…

  • Watch Mikey Dam’s video for “Time”

    New Zealand’s Mikey Dam is one of the exciting R&B singer-songwriters entering the various local scenes. Signed to Republic Records, he’s got the major label support needed to become a global sensation. His latest single “Time” is a good song that helps introduce him to newer audiences. It is the follow-up to “Needed Love” and…

  • Hear “Record Baby” by Jessica Manalo

    “Record Baby” is a retro-soul song by Jessica Manalo. It’s the second single from the Las Vegas singer-songwriter’s planned 6-track EP titled Magic. Previously, the artist had revealed the fist single, “BedHead”. With “Record Baby”, Manalo penned a beautiful piece about a lusty encounter. Below, you can see the video of the gifted singer performing…

  • New Release Friday: 17 new songs out on November 20th, 2020

    New Release Friday roundup and Spotify playlist update is here. David Ost – “Fire In Alaska” David Ost is a brilliant songwriter. That becomes even clearer as the Hamburg-based German indie folk/pop artist releases a spellbinding new song. Named “Fire In Alaska”, the cinematic, Moritz Drath-produced track drops alongside an incredible visual created by Florian…

  • See Jasmine Crowe in “No Strings Attached” video

    Hawaii-born pop singer, songwriter and producer Jasmine Crowe is a talent worth all the attention. Also a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar and violin, she’s indeed uniquely gifted. Her new song “No Strings Attached” showcases all these skills. The sultry and cheeky song was accompanied by a video in which the artist puts up an…

  • The video for “Higher Than Our Hopes” by Liam O’Brien is here

    Los Angeles pop musician Liam O’Brien is revealing the visual for his latest single “Higher Than Our Hopes”. The simpe-looking video complements the song lyrics. “Higher Than Our Hopes” is an emotionally gripping ballad about a man determined to let go of a sad element of his past. “When you’re feeling broken, you can let…

  • Christy shares “When We Get Old (Home Version)”

    Indie-pop singer-songwriter Christy has unveiled a new version of his latest single “When We Get Old”. This one is named “When We Get Old (Home Version)” and, essentially, is an acoustic-styled piece adding a different dimension to the song. The original version was released after the emerging UK musician had delivered his debut EP, homegrown.…

  • Listen to “Broke Times” by Huckleberry Funk

    Indianapolis band Huckleberry Funk are spreading funky vibes with their wonderful music. The song “Broke Times” is a perfect introduction to their style and sound. It’s a funky, groovy and soulful song about ambition and the challenges of pursuing one’s dreams. Huckleberry Funk is made up of Dexter Clardy (lead vocals), Alex Dura (keys, sax,…

  • Greta, Rebecca Lou, Girlcrush, Brimheim and Kamma present new Christmas song

    “This Time Of Year (Wake Me Up When December Ends” is a new song by an all-female team of Danish singers: GRETA, Rebecca Lou, Girlcrush, Brimheim and Kamma. It’s a gripping piece about a desolate Christmas. While Christmas is associated with a happy and celebratory mood, for some, it comes filled with grief and sadness.…

  • “Little Black Book” introduces us to Sophie Doyle Ryder [Video]

    Sophie Doyle Ryder is an 18-year-old artist from Dublin, Ireland. Gifted with a strong voice, the singer-songwriter spices it with an unapologetic attitude which is well displayed in her lyrics. Her new single “Little Black Book” shows us exactly how bold she can get. Written with Hannah Avison, Roseanna Brown and producer Billy Farrell, the…

  • Will the Wolf shares “Hope” with new song & video

    Will the Wolf is musician and creative director from Trinidad and Tobago. For the Caribbean native, wearing multiple hats is something he does effortlessly. His newest song “Hope” better illustrates this, with the artist creating the accompanying video himself. “Hope” is an affectionate love letter delivered in form of a soulful piano ballad. It’s about…

  • New Zealand’s Capital Theatre debut with “Force To Fight” [Video]

    New Zealand 3-piece rock band Capital Theatre have made their debut with the single, “Force To Fight”. Produced by Mike Clink and mixed by John Spiker, it’s a wildly vibrant tune meant to energize the listener into action. As a release, it precedes the outfit’s planned full-length debut, a 10-track concept album that narrates a…

  • Watch Tia Carys “Reflect In Mirrors” in new video

    Tia Carys‘ new song “Reflect In Mirrors” is her most ruminative yet. It describes the complexities that define the end of a relationship or similar life events. Beyond the emotive lyrics, “Reflect In Mirrors” has a hard-hitting, hip-hop influenced sound; think Beyoncé. As per 20-year-old Tia, the song is essentially about ‘reflecting in the mirror…

  • Stream It Be Like That Sometimes, the debut album from Bree & The Fellas

    Dallas’ very own Bree & The Fellas finally unveiled their debut album, It Be Like That Sometimes on November 6. The 10-track compilation introduces listeners to the band’s sound: a blend of jazz, soul, R&B and pop. Bree, a singer and songwriter, formed the band in 2016. Her and the Fellas immerse themselves in their…

  • Ej Jackson taps Big K.R.I.T. and Kincy for “Motivation (Quarantine Style)” [Video]

    Ej Jackson continues drawing fans’ attention with his unique alt-R&B style. For his latest single “Motivation (Quarantine Style)”, the Chicago-based artist enlisted rapper Big K.R.I.T., and Kincy. The song was co-produced by CozyNobi and Aaron Day. Next to it is an awesome music video complementing the song’s smooth, sexy vibes. “Motivation (Quarantine Style)” is a…

  • MrZnote delivers new song, “Remember When?”

    “Remember When?” is a great new hip-hop piece by rapper MrZnote. The song finds the emcee pensively and reflectively telling a tale of his two brothers. In one verse, MrZnote talks about his deceased elder brother and in the other, he details the life challenges and legal troubles of his younger sibling. “Remember When?” is…

  • Listen: R3HAB x Astrid S x HRVY – “Am I The Only One”

    One of Dutch/Moroccan electronic specialist R3HAB‘s latest releases is the single “Am I The Only One”. The track features pop vocal vocalists Astrid S (Norway) and HRVY (Britain) and was released on R3HAB’s own label CYB3RPVNK. Carrying a blend of trap-infused beats and engrossing pop melodies, the song is so captivating. “Astrid S and I…

  • Stream NOHEARTBREAK2020 EP by Lani Renaldo

    On October 30, LA-based artist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Lani Renaldo released a 4-song EP titled NOHEARTBREAK2020. The project was written, performed and produced entirely by the artist herself. Thematically, it explores life in the twenties. The message is that of accepting where one is at a given moment in life. “It’s for 20 somethings that…

  • Mynos, Teo Waves and Florinda team up for “Goodbye”

    “Goodbye” is a new song by producers Mynos and Teo Waves and vocalist Florinda. The Italian newcomers released the EDM track on via Jendex Records. “Goodbye” has a fresh tropical house sound rounded by the summery vibes. Florinda’s inviting vocals complements Mynos and Teo’s alluring synths and melodies. The song is a captivating fun anthem.…

  • Hear “In Your Dreams” by Phia Z

    Burgeoning alt-pop singer-songwriter Phia Z is slowly building a buzz with her releases. Her latest effort, “In Your Dreams”, is a retro-styled song inducing a sweet, nostalgic feeling. The track’s production is glossy and involves radiant synths ad dynamic beats. It follows up the Los Angeles-based Greek-American artist’s single, “Baby Steps”. With more great songs…

  • Listen: ÊMIA – “Needy Desperate Manic”

    Brooklyn singer-songwriter and producer ÊMIA has shared a great new song called “Needy Desperate Manic”. While the song describes her overly fervent approach when it comes to love and desire, it brings out her bubbly personality. About the track, the pop artist says: “‘Needy Desperate Manic is an ode to the ridiculous character I become…

  • Neon Dreams reveal sophomore album, The Happiness of Tomorrow

    Canadian alt-pop duo Neon Dreams have dropped their sophomore album, The Happiness of Tomorrow. The 7-song project includes previously released singles “Sick of Feeling Useless” and “House Party” among other great tunes. The music video for the latter is posted above via YouTube. The Happiness of Tomorrow sees vocalist/songwriter Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris…