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Introducing KiSMiT band; watch their video for “Show Me”
Emerging pop/funk outfit KiSMiT are slowly catching the attention of more fans and taste-makers with their vibrant music and energetic performances. Their latest effort is the single and video “Show Me”. “‘Show Me’ was a plea to my mirror, asking ‘How can I show up for myself and the people I love while the world…
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Nadia Vaeh unveils the video for “1000 Cuts LIVE”
Nadia Vaeh recently shared an acoustic jazz-pop version oh her single “100 Cuts”. Also accompanying it with a classy music video, the American singer-songwriter who hails from Atlanta shows us just how versatile she is creatively. The original version was released a year ago, and since then, the song has helped her grow her sense…
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New Release Friday: 18 new songs out on November 13th, 2020
Time for this week’s New Release Friday Roundup (and Spotify playlist update). Starling – “Swoop” Fast-rising UK pop artist Starling returns with a fun and vivacious new song. Called “Swoop”, the track carries a vibrant instrumentation topped with a thumping bassline. It’s taken from her upcoming debut album To Be alive and is the follow-up…
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Aaron Taos shares “Summer Gone” video featuring Alice Gray
The song “Summer’s Gone” once again saw Aaron Taos confessing his love for summer season. Working with singer Alice Gray, the artist did create created a catchy and upbeat pop/rock packed with nostalgic guitar melodies. The chorus captures the two singers forming a harmonious duet before each delivering a captivating verse. Today, the “Control” singer…
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Verbz & Mr Slipz unveil Radio Waves album and “Decline Of Self” video
UK rap duo Verbz & Mr Slipz are today sharing their much awaited album, Radio Waves via High Focus Records. Alongside this release arrives the music video for one of the singles “Decline Of Self”. The song features emcees Coops and Confucius MC and is typically a boombap track with heavy lyricism and explosive flows.…
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Listen: Valencia James – “All The Waves”
If 2020 has taught us something, it has to be the value of love amidst chaos and difficulty. The challenging year also inspired New York-born, Sydney-raised alt-pop artist Valencia James’ latest single “All The Waves”. While there’s a sense of vulnerability, the song is so uplifting. About the song, Valencia opens up, saying: “’All The…
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Noha Saré unveils debut single “Talk To Me” alongside a stunning video
As her debut single, 24-year-old Netherlands-based singer-songwriter Noha Saré has unveiled “Talk To Me”. The rhythmic, R&B-inflected electro-pop record showcases the Amsterdam-born artist’s soulful vocals and alongside it comes a stunning visual directed by Noha’s longtime friend Izak Berman. “Talk To Me” is a powerful song about facing one’s fears and turning them into strengths.…
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Stream Robert Connely Farr’s new album, Country Supper
Canadian singer-songwriter Robert Connely Farr‘s latest release is a country-blues album titled Country Supper. It arrives as the follow-up to his remarkable 2019 effort, Dirty South Blues. Self-released, this new collection is 16 tracks strong and includes the song “If It Was Up To Me” (posted above). In true Robert Connely fashion, it’s rooted in…
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Watch Tammy Infusino in her playful video for “Ewe”
With her latest release, Tammy Infusino did create a fun and playful song called “Ewe”. It was written on a piano which dominates the R&B/pop track’s melody. The addition of horns and vocal harmonies complements the already captivating composition. “This song was written about a fuckboy I unfortunately fell in love with and then tried…
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2nd Division’s Rashae delivers “A Man Has Feelings Too” [Video]
Rashae, who is one-half of siblings-duo 2nd Division, has released a new song “A Man Has Feelings Too”. Accompanying it with a video, the R&B singer-songwriter demystifies the belief that all men are not emotional. “A Man Has Feelings Too” lets it be known that men too can be hurt emotionally. It’s a song geared…
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Anja Kotar would rather keep it “Simple”
Slovenian-born pop singer-songwriter Anja Kotar has returned to our stereos with another beautiful piece. Aptly named “Simple”, the song earnestly urges us to make the best out the moments spent at home. The message is that there’s so much fun that can be had at home, we don’t have to resort to online communications and…
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Here is “Alive”, the latest from Pule
“Alive” is the latest release from German EDM duo Pule. Made up of producers Oliver and Fabian, the outfit creates music that keeps the listeners on their feet. This new one is a slapping house record laced with an uplifting vocal. Whether in the gym, at work or enjoying an evening drive, “Alive” will fit…
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Listen to Reminisce EP by Tailor [Video]
Birmingham’s very own Tailor released his much anticipated debut EP, Reminisce a couple of weeks ago. The 4-song collection introduces the UK artist’s brand of pop music. It also reminds us just how good a songwriter he is — he’s previously worked with artists such as Peking Duk, MØ, Cosmo’s Midnight, Betical, and PINES, among…
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LJ Benet is “Anxiously Waiting” [Video]
LJ Benet is an amazing vocalist and there’s no better illustration of this than his new single “Anxiously Waiting”. The R&B-inflected electropop record lays bare his soulful voice. Produced by Jayme David Silverstein, the track combines gripping piano melodies, rhythmic beats and electronic synths. The result is a great instrumentation over which Los Angeles-based Benet…
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Sean Paul and Flo Milli join Pia Mia in “Hot (Remix)”
Guamanian artist Pia Mia recently dropped a banger in the name of “Hot”. A massive hit already, the Caribbean-flavoured, early-2000s-reminiscent track now has a blazing new remix featuring dancehall bigwig Sean Paul and rapper Flo Milli. The diversity brought by each artist’s distinct style makes this quite refreshing. 24-year-old Pia Mia is probably most recognized…
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Listen to “Don’t Tell Nobody” by Trabass and Lincoln 3Dot
I’d like to share the dance-pop track “Don’t Tell Nobody” by Jamaican reggae-dancehall artist Trabass. It features fellow Jamaican artist Lincoln 3Dot. Produced by Frostyee, it’s a pop-influenced dancehall song that carries hints of contemporary R&B. “Don’t Tell Nobody” is one for the club and parties! Trabass is currently released music consistently. Check out his…
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Jimkata admit vulnerability in new song, “Weight Of Paradise”
Ever since Jimkata returned from their 2-year hiatus, the alt-pop trio has continued to deliver one beautiful piece after another. Their latest release is a mellow and uplifting song called “Weight Of Paradise”. It is about the vulnerable feeling that accompanies one’s pursuit of a dream; while your energy is fueled by passion and desire,…
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Tyrone shares debut single “Away” featuring Badmanjc
The song “Away” marks the debut for Lagos-based Nigerian Afro-pop newcomer Tyrone (birth-name Olaiya Oladipupo Taiwo). It was created in collaboration with fellow countryman Badmanjc. “Away” is a romance-driven song where a guy promises a girl that he’ll love and stay committed to her. It’s one for the hopeless romantics. Listen and vibe to “Away”.…
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Listen: Dylan Chambers – ” Ya Feelin’ Good?”
LA musician Dylan Chambers has a new song he’s called “Ya Feelin’ Good?”. A funky tune with an engaging beat, the song is quite euphoria-inducing. The track carries lush vocals, awesome guitar licks and an awesome production. “Ya Feelin’ Good?” is a great party-starter. Listen to the song via the lyric video posted above. Also,…
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Watch R.A.E celebrating in her “Like This” video
South East Londoner R.A.E (pronounced arr-ay-ee) is transporting listeners back to the 90s with her song, “Like This”. The retro-styled, feel-good R&B jam is the lead single on her new 6-song EP, Listen Up. It’s a beautiful and celebratory song that sees her appreciating how her life has changes for the better. “’Like This’ is…
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Listen to Ghouls Night Out (G.N.O) EP by FUN SUCKR
As their second release, Los Angeles-based alt-pop duo FUN SUCKR have shared Ghouls Night Out (G.N.O), a 2-track EP. Including “Fever Dream” and a self-titled track, “Fun Suckr”, this release is a short but proper introduction to singer/songwriters Zoe D’Andrea and Samantha Short. The two formed the band after meeting in college. Ghouls Night Out…
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Nate Lesco reveal “Gone Ghost”; watch the new video
Nate Lesco is an up-and-coming Canadian artist from Calgary. Making an alternative-leaning brand of R&B, his style blends pop, hip-hop, and S&B/soul. The singer, songwriter and rapper is now out with a new song christened “Gone Ghost” and it offers an entry point into his creative world. Like the name suggests, it carries a tinge…
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Hear ATOMGA ask “Which One Are You” in new song
Colorado band ATOMGA are back with a new single and it’s magnificent. Called “Which One Are You”, it’s a funky Afrobeat track with mesmerizing instrumentation and superb production. Lyrically, the song looks at ‘the power of choice in how you conduct yourself and how that affects the world around you in’. It follows ATOMGA’s releases…
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Listen: Isaac Elton – “A Piece Of Me
Sweden’s Isaac Elton is an exciting talent emerging out of Scandinavia. Listening to the 19-year-old DJ/producer’s latest single “A Piece Of Me” is refreshing just as it’s uplifting. The disco-influenced melodic EDM/pop tune carries an emotive-yet-inviting vocal that easily trains the listener’s ear to the heartfelt lyrics. Its production plays with modern and 80’s sonics…
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Jamie Lynn Spears and Chantel Jeffries collaborate on “Follow Me (Zoey 101)”
“Follow Me (Zoey 101)” is a dance/pop tune that brought together singer/actress Jamie Lynn Spears and DJ/producer Chantel Jeffries, both global stars. Out via 10:22 PM / Republic Records, it sees the two re-imagining the theme song of television show Zoey 101. Paired with it is a fittingly colourful video. “Finally! I can’t believe the…
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Hip-hop music roundup: 14 rap songs to listen to
Aipate‘s latest hip-hop music roundup includes songs ranging from melodic to boombap. Below are the 14 new songs that the team selected. DopeManDaye x The Mad Violinist – “Whole Lot Better” Crash Tha Boards Recordings presents “Whole Lot Better”, the debut single from DopeManDaye. This release saw the artist working with The Mad Violist whose…
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New Release Friday: 18 new songs out on November 6th, 2020
Check out this week’s New Release Friday roundup and its corresponding Spotify playlist update. Marcel – “I Want to Be Yours” “I Want To Be Yours” is the just-released debut single from 21-year-old Austrian singer-songwriter and guitarist Marcel. Produced by Phil Speiser, the track is accompanied by a music video which is as moving as…
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Stream like water EP by kai
Toronto-raised singer and songwriter kai released her debut EP titled like water last Friday, 30th October. Alongside it, she unveiled the music video for one of the songs, “fade away”. The 7-track project, which you can stream below, was co-produced by kai and Isaac Valens. “like water takes you on a visceral journey of a…
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“Lonesome” by DOUBLECAMP is a show of songwriting brilliance
Nashville pop duo DOUBLECAMP are back with their infectious vibes as they share their latest single, “Lonesome”. The warm and uplifting song is also quite seductive. The lyric ‘Baby if you’re lonesome, maybe I can loan some love to you‘ summarizes the song’s vibe. Delivered in smooth, soulful vocal, “Lonesome” is a bop. In DOUBLECAMP’s…
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Listen: Spencer Jordan – “Exhausted”
Florida-native singer-songwriter Spencer Jordan recently shared an EP titled Season 1. Today, we’re sharing “Exhausted”, one of the songs on it. The acoustic indie-pop ballad carries a bittersweet feel. The song is emotive, with lyrics describing the heart-gripping effect of a failed relationship and juxtaposing it with the tough year that 2020 has been. The…
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Lauryn Macfarlane’s “Friendly” is a marvelous piece
From her current station in Montreal, Canadian singer-songwriter Lauryn Macfarlane continues to enthrall listeners all over Canada and beyond with her angelic voice and stimulating lyrics. The rising artist will soon be showing us more of what she’s got on her upcoming debut EP. That project has seen her working with producer Saw Woywitka and…
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Watch: Julia Michaels – “Lie Like This”
“Lie Like This” is the latest single by acclaimed singer and songwriter Julia Michaels. The song is out via Republic Records and the 26-year-old pop artist paired it with a lovely visual directed by Jason Lester. The music video is invitingly fun, complementing the song’s beautiful and lighthearted lyrics. About the video, Michaels elaborates: “A…
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SoulChef and Hydroponikz present collaborative album, NY2NZ
It’s a New York-Auckland connection as New Zealand producer SoulChef and Philippines-born New York emcee Hydroponikz share their collaborative hip-hop album, NY2NZ. The LP combines boom-bap production, socially conscious lyrics and impressive rap cadences. SoulChef meticulously crafts each beat with Hydroponikz’s hard-hitting style of rap in mind. To illustrate this, we’ve highlighted the track, “The…
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ARI engages fans with “Kiss Me, Kill Me” EP
Toronto-based dark-pop princess ARI‘s new EP Kiss Me, Kill Me is finally out. Three tracks long (including the title-track and the previously released single, “Murderer“), the project was released on October 30 — just in time for the Halloween celebrations. Each of its songs is crafted to fit into the EP’s theme of exploring lust,…
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Watch Møme & Ricky Ducati as they perform “They Said”
Whenever French producer Møme and Los Angeles-based Canadian artist Ricky Ducati come together for a collaboration, the result is always splendid. Their latest joint effort is a single by Møme called “They Said”. The disco-infused electro-pop record is taken from the pair’s planned collaborative album, Flashback FM (due next year”. Møme and Ducati enlisted the…
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DayDay Flex and Kayo Bandz present “Big Steppa” [Video]
New York drill sound is huge right now, with new artists emerging every single day. Brooklyn rapper DayDay Flex gives us his own flavour with a new single, “Big Steppa”. Featuring Kayo Bandz and produced by RicoRunDat, the track carries a thundering bass. The two rappers, who both hail from Canarsie, Brooklyn, can be heard…
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Listen: JUICYPEAR – “Caught Up” [Lyric Video]
JUICYPEAR continue to impress with every new release. Jacob and Jasmine Mayeda, the Californian husband-and-wife duo, are already on their third single. This one is christened “Caught Up” and it’s massive. Fun-filled, buoyant and carrying their signature disco-flavored pop style, the song induces a blithesome feeling. And we all need that, don’t we? JUICYPEAR is…
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Suriel Hess – “Overthinking” [Video]
There are artists you discover and you are like: how the hell hadn’t I learnt about them sooner. Listening to Oregon native Suriel Hess for the first time gave me that very feeling. It turns out the fast-rising pop singer-songwriter has been gaining popularity on YouTube with his consistent covers and great original songs. His…
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Roma Rose drops new song, “How To Feel”
There are times when life overwhelms you to a point of not knowing exactly how to feel. Scottish singer-songwriter Roma Rose explores this moment in an introspective new song called “How To Feel”. Armed with her powerful voice, she gets the listener to relate deeply to that level of anxiety. “When I brought my newborn…
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BabyJake taps 24kGoldn for “Cigarettes on Patios (Remix)”
The past one year or so has been more-than-ideal for alt-pop artist BabyJake. He did release a series of great singles, appeared on Vevo DSCVR and more recently, dropped his exciting debut EP. In extending that great run, the genre-bending singer-songwriter has recruited rapper 24kGoldn for a remix of his fan-favourite song, “Cigarettes On Patios”.…
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After a viral start to her career, Victoria Anthony unveils debut album, Real Life
Victoria Anthony is an artist made out of a completely different mould. The 15-year-old Canadian pop newcomer is not only talented but also admirably audacious. It’s this attribute that informed her plan to sing alongside pop mainstay P!NK during her 2018 concert in Vancouver. And she succeeded, becoming a viral sensation in the process. Two…
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Astronomers of the Strange unveil debut single, “A Ribbon On Your Loneliness”
A new indie-folk song named “A Ribbon On Your Loneliness” introduces us to the world of Los Angeles-based band, Astronomers of the Strange. Smooth and soothing therapeutic, this piece represents the outfit’s eclectic mix of flavours. Astronomers of the Strange make music which which fuses folk and indie-pop and has a lo-fi feel. “A Ribbon…
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Watch Kristin Sesselja’s “FUCKBOYS” and stream her new EP, Breakup Blues
Growing up in Reykjavík, Iceland, emerging singer-songwriter Kristin Sesselja was always fascinated with music. This got her to start writing songs from a very young age. Years later, she’s now honed her skills well enough to approach the global pop stage. Her new self-released EP, Breakup Blues was released on 23rd October and, in it,…
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Listen to Cherry Blossom Kids’ new song, “Julia”
Danish band Cherry Blossom Kids on Friday, October 30 released a feel-good jam called “Julia”. The 80s-inspired synth-pop track gets its unique flavour from its energetic instrumentation and blend of guitars and saxophone. The lyrics describe emotional an conflict experienced by two people who are torn between their fascination with each other and their selfish…
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“Serious” by Maxwell gets new remix feat. D Novelist, Capo Lee, So Large, Bruza and Tempa T
Maxwell D‘s 2010 grime hit “Serious” has a new remix which is to be used as the first soundtrack on forthcoming grime movie, Against All Odds. The film premieres on November 13. This remix version features Maxwell D alongside, Capo Lee, Novelist, So Large, Bruza and Tempa T. Dressed in fresh production, the track carries…
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Anna Chiara delivers “Pizza” in hot new video
Anna Chiara is an up-and-coming DJ, artist and social media star from Vienna, Austria. Her latest release is a fun, naughty song called “Pizza”. Produced by Rene Rodriguezz, it’s a vibrant EDM/pop tune with fun vibes. Accompanying it is an equally engrossing video filmed by Frames. The song follows up her song which features rapper…
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RANI season begins with “Love for me” video and new EP
For an artist of such vocal talent, RANI surely has limitless potential. The Netherlands-based 20-year-old is making her solo debut with the release of a 3-track EP and alongside it comes the video for “Love for me”. The other songs are “Trick or treat” and “Mind at ease” and, together, they point to an artist…
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See Rachel Ohnsman in her Aphrodisiac” video
Miami’s Rachel Ohnsman is introducing her upcoming album Moon Songs with the sharing of the first single, “Aphrodisiac’. Accompanying the soulful and relaxing song with an excellently created, self-directed video, the singer-songwriter shows us that she’s an all-round creative. In fact, she co-produced the record with John Small. Commenting about the song, Rachel says, “I…
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DVBBS’ latest single “West Coast” features Quinn XCII
DVBBS brothers joined forces with phenomenal singer-songwriter Quinn XCII to release a breezy new dance-pop record called “West Coast”. With this one, the Canadian duo (Chris Chronicles and Alex Andre) wanted to transport the listener to the warm ocean shores. The track is just as groovy as it’s melodic and invites a moment of carefree…
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Olivero and Duquende present “Bendito el Amor”
Austrian flamenco guitarist Olivero‘s latest single “Bendito el Amor” saw him linking up with singer Doquende. The result is a love-themed Latin-pop ballad brewed as a concoction of jazz and flamenco. Doquende’s wailing voice is filled with fiery passion. And so is Olivero’s instrumentation. “Bendito el Amor” is simply a beautiful song that deserves of…
