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  • Watch Front Country’s video for new single, “Broken Record”

    Front Country is an interesting band whose membership is made up of Melody Walker, Adam Roszkiewicz and Jacob Groopman. Originally formed in San Francisco, the trio is currently based out of Nashville. Core to their style is a bold disregard for genre boundaries. Their upcoming third album which drops October 30 is another chance for…

  • Canadian rap duo GoonTown presents “The Villains”

    In the heart of Saskatoon, Canada can be found the hip-hop duo GoonTown. Consisting of emcees Stilly and Big B YXE, the emerging outfit’s style is influenced by Big L, MOBB Deep, Kool G Rap, among other legendary names. Their latest single “The Villains” is a scratch-heavy boom-bap cut specially crafted for the old-school heads.…

  • Listen: Abe Parker – “80 Dollars”

    “80 Dollars” is the newest single from Atlanta-based indie-pop whizz Abe Parker. It’s a passionate piece about showing concern for those going through tough times. Musically, the Ohio-native musician once again treats fans to his unique blend of indie-pop and electronic instrumentation. “80 Dollars” is a beautiful and moving piece. “Everyone has passed a man…

  • Introducing Cheyenne Nicole; listen to her new single, “Nobody But You”

    Cheyenne Nicole is a talented R&B/soul singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada. A rare talent, she’s simply a joy to listen to. Cheyenne makes music which you relate to naturally. Her newest single “Nobody But You” finds her getting honest about the difficulty in letting go of a person you love. The song is lyrically vivid and…

  • Watch the video for “Sweet Little Lady” by The Big Push

    Brighton-based 4-piece band The Big Push have been on a growth trajectory the whole of this year. The UK outfit which is made up of Ren, Romain Axisa, Gorran Kendall and Glenn Chambers has been dropping singles which have one after another. Their latest offering titled “Sweet Little Lady” is such a lovely piece. It…

  • Lil Brick and Dre The Monarch showcase their lyrical skills with new song, “Studio 22”

    “Studio 22” is a new lyrical piece which features college students and emerging hip-hop artists Lil Brick and Dre the Monarch. With the former on the second verse while the latter holding us down with the first verse, the song addresses various socio-cultural issues that the American society has had to deal with recently. “Studio…

  • Watch “American Playboy”, the second part in Bonelang’s new video trilogy

    Although 2020 has been a chaotic year, experimental duo Bonelang can count the release of their SAINTMAKER album as one of their major wins. The 12-song LP dropped via AntiFragile Music and alongside it, the outfit is sharing a three-part video series that showcases the songs “Newlian”, “American Playboy” and “Something To Fix”. Recently, Bonelang…

  • New Release Friday: 12 new songs out on October 16th, 2020

    Check out this week’s New Release Friday roundup and Spotify playlist. CHEL – “Nasty Woman” CHEL has delivered an unapologetic new song called “Nasty Woman”. A bold anthem about female empowerment, this piece is a tribute to the Illinois-born singer-songwriter, model and media personality’s grandmother, whom she considers the quintessential strong woman. The soulful pop…

  • Tino Szn back with a new single; listen to “Luvstruck”

    Tino Szn‘s rise looks smooth and unhindered. The 16-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina rapper dropped his Take Flight EP back in July. Now he’s got a new single named “Luvstruck” out. The bouncy trap track once again sees him working with producers Based1 and Ransom. It furthers Tino’s melodic style, with a lovely guitar lacing the…

  • Here’s the video for “See You In Heaven”, a song on JunkBunny’s new EP

    Since their 2019 debut, Texas-based rock music trio JunkBunny have continued to impress with each release. Their latest effort, an EP titled Down the Rabbit Hole, is another chance for the fans to get captivated by their hooky choruses backed by youthful energy. Four tracks long — and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Howard Benson…

  • Watch JAGMAC in “Motivation” video

    JAGMAC is a new group composed of six siblings Jared, Angelique, Gabriel, Manjo, Alyssa, and CJ (based in the US, they have half-Filipino, half-Polish roots). So talented, the outfit was enthroned as the ‘Next Big Thing’ by Disney Radio. Their latest single “Motivation” is so good, it justifies all the praises they’ve so far received.…

  • Listen: Devin Kennedy – “Loose Change”

    “Loose Change” is a catchy pop song from Devin Kennedy. The song saw the Californian singer, songwriter and producer working with Hero DeLano, whom he co-wrote and co-produced the track with. In fact, “Lose Change” is the second in a series of three singles in which the two collaborate — the first was “Gummy Worms“.…

  • Stream Shaylen’s Temporary Feelings EP

    From the vulnerable lead single “Forgive Myself“, it was evident Shaylen’s upcoming project would be personal. Now that the new EP titled Temporary Feelings is out, everything is clear. When unveiling the 4-song project, the young pop singer and songwriter noted: “This EP is a rollercoaster of emotions I went through over the last year,…

  • Listen to “Shine” by R.O.E. [Video]

    Los Angeles’ very own R.O.E. has revealed the XBT91-directed music video for his latest single, “Shine”. The jazzy hip-hop song meets the emcee’s poetic lyricism as he seeks to become a beacon of light in a dark world. He says: “I hope it serves as a reminder of the light that exists in all of…

  • Introducing 7 Mountains; listen to “Im Losing It”

    Bergen-based Norwegian electronic newcomer 7 Mountains is displaying a strong work ethic. Releasing new music regularly, the artist & producer is working to showcase his craft to an even larger fanbase. Aipate invites you to check out one of his tracks named “Im Losing It”. It’s an electro-pop tune with a gripping vocal and emotion-imbued…

  • King Lekan releases No Time EP

    New York-based Nigerian producer and musician King Lekan has unveiled his debut EP titled No Time. Four tracks long, and featuring BemiSoul, Moelogo, The.Wav and Mojeed, the project seals his switch from working behind-the-scenes with the likes of Davido, Olamide, Mr Eazi and Wizkid to building his own artist brand. No Time beautifully blends R&B…

  • Pawz One registers his frustrations in new song, “It’s Been A Pleasure”

    Pawz One‘s contemplative new record “It’s Been A Pleasure” finds him registering his frustrations with both streets and hip-hop industry. Penned in form of an open letter, the song is brutally honest and reflective. In between a soulful chorus, Pawz One proceeds to open up about his personal demons. In creating it, he worked with…

  • EDM roundup: 5 new dance tunes to listen to

    Aipate‘s latest EDM roundup includes 5 dancefloor-ready tracks that most listeners will find irresistible. Sleepwalkrs x MNEK – “More Than Words” UK dance producer Sleepwalkrs (real name Roberto Manfredi) linked up with singer-songwriter MNEK — a fellow Brit — for a lively new jam, “More Than Words”. With a flavourful instrumentation, the four-to-the-floor house tune…

  • Ella Isaacson appreciates the “Hard Lessons” as she shares new video

    Since her 2019 debut, New York City’s Ellas Isaacson has become known for her heartfelt pop songs. Furthering that style is her latest single “Hard Lessons”. This is a pensive, reflective and easily relatable piece about developing within yourself a layer of resilience. Ella says on the track, “After this past year and all the…

  • Listen to “Orochimaru” by T H R O N E [Video]

    “Orochimaru” is a new single that introduces listeners to the alternative mindset of rap duo T H R O N E. Combining deeply ruminative lyrics with an experimental hip-hop soundscape, the song is so engaging. It’s a breath of fresh air, considering the sometimes generic nature of mainstream hip-hop (or just music in general). Besides…

  • See CXLOE in her video for “Heavy”

    Australian dark-pop artist CXLOE will be sharing her debut project on October 16. Titled Heavy, Pt. 1, the EP is six tracks long and will drop via Sandlot Records/AWAL. Aipate is today highlighting the title-track “Heavy” and its sinister accompanying visual. About the electro-pop song, CXLOE says, “‘Heavy’ is all about the feeling I feel…

  • As Mr. Gnome near the release of their new album, hear the duo’s songs “Be Here Now” and “Golden Daze”

    It’s only a few days before Cleveland art-rock duo Mr. Gnome drop their post-hiatus LP titled The Day You Flew Away. The double-album is due this coming Friday, October 6, via El Marko Records. Its first single “Psychonaut” was released on July 24, with the next two singles “Gold Edges” and “Golden Daze” arriving back-to-back.…

  • Introducing LIONCHLD, the songwriting trio behind Tarrus Riley & Shenseea’s new hit “Lighter”

    LIONCHLD is a songwriting and production trio signed to Universal Music Publishing Group. Consisting of Nathalia Marshall (Switzerland/Italy), Rachael Kennedy (Canada) and Lance Shipp (Detriot, US), the Los Angeles-based outfit was formed about 5 years ago after a collaborative songwriting session. And, it’s a huge talent pool as each member sings, plays multiple instruments and…

  • Listen to Deer Fellow’s “Runaround”

    Matt Salois and Alyssa Kelly record and perform and as duet, and whenever they do, you have to stop and be awed. Hailing from Austin, Texas, the indie folk-pop duo make music under the moniker Deer Fellow. Their new song “Runaround” is another of their powerful pieces. From the playful and layered guitars to beautiful…

  • Dance with Hedda Mae in new video, “Madness”

    “Madness” is the newest single from 21-year-old Norwegian artist Hedda Mae. The disco-flavoured pop tune is packed with pleasurable grooves that will get you to a dancefloor near you. Produced by Oslo-based producer Benjamin Giørtz, it blends fresh and old sounds. The song arrived paired with a cinematic visual in which Hedda’s sassy and fun-loving…

  • Watch Kate Lynn in the video for “Professional”

    Kate Lynn is one artist artist you need to learn about. The emerging pop singer-songwriter only started releasing music in 2019 but has go ahead to capture the attention of keen fans and taste-makers with her songs. “Professional” is the 22-year-old’s latest effort — and her fourth official single. Accompanied by a Jacqueline Day-directed visual,…

  • New Release Friday: 16 new songs out on October 9th, 2020

    New Release Friday roundup and playlist is out for the week of October 9th. clide – “blank space” clide continues his streak of hot releases with new single “blank space’. The song follows up the emerging pop singer-songwriter’s previous releases, including “lost” and “fallin”. This new track further proves his mastery of song-craft and sees…

  • Wish Master unveils “Write Pages” visuals

    Bristol-based UK emcee Wish Master is sharing the video for his song, “Write Pages”. Written as an ode to his lyrical inspiration and pen-game, and produced by Van Dam, “Write Pages” is taken from the hip-hop musician and label owner’s new album, THE BULL (The Best Underrated Living Legend). The video, prepared by Patch up…

  • Hear Angie Twelve asking “Why”

    French singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Angie Twelve is an all-round creative. That only means her input goes into every element of her music. For instance, “Why” (her fourth single) has a personal touch that’s rarely seen in the pop space. The alternative rock piece captures a sorrowful Angie questioning why undesirable things happen. With emotive…

  • Enter the world of Sipprell through her new EP, Bad History

    London’s Siprell dropped a 6-track EP titled Bad History on September 18. She immediately followed it with the unveiling of the visuals for the title-track, “Bad History”. The video was directed by Aiden Harmitt-Williams, who created the perfect homemade accompaniment for the sweet R&B/Soul jam. “Bad History”, and by extension the whole EP, is a…

  • KY makes a statement with new video titled, “Foreign”

    Congolese-born Irish rapper KY brings heat with his latest release, “Foreign”. As an exciting addition to the buzzing drill scene, the Galway-based artist is clearly up to the task, with his previous single “Better” being an expression of his intent. “Foreign” sees KY sprinkling in a French rap flavour as an attestation to his multilingual…

  • Listen to “Chek” by Kizz Daniel

    Kizz Daniel is surely one of Afrobeats’ top innovators. For the proof of that claim, look no further than the Nigerian superstar’s last album King Of Love. The 17-song LP — his third offering — is an outstanding collection of love-themed songs. Highlighted above is “Chek”, an upbeat and percussion-heavy tune that’s guaranteed to get…

  • Hear Luna Keller in “Let Me Go Now”

    It may have escaped your attention, but Spanish singer-songwriter Luna Keller recently did release a beautiful piece she called “Let Me Go Now”. Delivered in English, it’s a chilling ballad about letting go of someone you love when you aren’t good for each other any more. With the artist’s upcoming EP Prophecies and Silver Linings…

  • Jhyve reveals his “Checklist” in new banger

    I did find Canadian artist Jhyve‘s new song “Checklist” quite deserving of the attention it’s currently getting. Built from a combination of R&B and hip-hop flavours, the track infuses soulful melodies which gives it the inviting vibe. The Ontario-born singer and rapper’s braggadocio is revealed in the lyrics. However, as he reveals, the song is…

  • Hear Leo Forest and Jaki Nelson on “Crying Wolf”

    https://soundcloud.com/leoxforest/crying-wolf-feat-jaki-nelson-1/ For his latest single “Crying Wolf”, Leo Forest formed a duet with Billboard-charting artist Jaki Nelson. The result is a moving song about how easy it is to fall back into a negative situation when it feels good in the moment. Leo explains, “At a certain point, those choices started taking a toll on…

  • IHateJulian taps Starling and Lee Cavalli for “I Ain’t Impressed (Remix)” video

    South Florida native IHateJulian recently revealed the video for “I Ain’t Impressed (Remix)”, which features Starling and Lee Cavalli. Together with the original version, the melodic trap track is part of the artist and label executive’s independently released new project titled Feed My EGO. The fun and playful video depicts the three artists as maintenance…

  • “Get By” with MAAD as she shares awesome new EP and video

    “Get By” is one of the songs on Eventually Pt. 1, a new EP by R&B artist MAAD. It’s a warm, vibey and soulful song served with shade of pop. Paired with the captivating track is a lovely sun-kissed visual. With the video, MAAD not only highlights the beauty of Southern California (particularly her current…

  • Stream the album HAREM by MOL$

    Los Angeles-based artist and producer MOL$ has a new album out. Titled HAREM, the 12-track LP showcases his creative versatility. From pop-flavoured rap to dance-infused music, it offers a fresh taste in the crowded modern-rap scene. Perfectly illustrating that multi-varied approach is the above highlighted song “Sekai”, an upbeat dance-pop tune that features Tokyo-based Japanese…

  • Hear Fischer King’s new song named “Lost”

    Fischer King is circling back with another of his pitch-black alt pop tracks. Calling it “Lost”, the electro-pop track carries a moody, lucid vibe. With emotive vocals and and heart-gripping lyrics, the track is designed to precipitate a feeling that engulfs the listener. The production plays with cascading synths and pitch-shifting guitars that combine to…

  • Elina returns with her sophomore EP, Remember

    It’s time for Elina‘s sophomore EP, Remember. The 6-track project has just arrived and alongside it, is a beautifully done title-track, “Remember”. Known for her heartfelt ballads, the Swedish artist has impressed fans and critics alike with her every release since her 2018 debut. Her new project furthers the reputation she’s built over that 2-year…

  • Kid Travis goes vivid in new song, “Spooky SZN 2020”

    Philadelphia’s Kid Travis has lately been on form, making waves with each new release. His latest single “Spooky SZN 2020” is another addition to his impressive collection of hot R&B/pop tunes. The fast-rising artist’s punk/trap style is unique and quite captivating. On “Spooky SZN 2020”, the singer-songwriter flaunts his vocal range and amazing melodies over…

  • New Release Friday: 15 new songs out on October, 2020

    New Release Friday roundup & playlist is out for the week of October 2. Isabela Merced x Danna Paola – “Don’t Go” With her new single “Don’t Go”, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Isabela Merced is celebrating her Peruvian/Latin roots. The song paired her with her Mexican counterpart Danna Paola and the duo got to create a…

  • Listen to I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME’s new single “Razzmatazz”

    Exciting pop/rock duo I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME will be unveiling their debut album Razzmatazz in about a fortnight (October 16, to be specific). While we wait for it, we all can enjoy the outfit’s recent single and the LP’s title-track, “Razzmatazz”. It’s a tune that most pop-rock will find quite refreshing.…

  • “Polarized” is the latest song from Scenic Route to Alaska

    Scenic Route To Alaska is an indie pop/rock trio from Edmonton, Canada. Consisting of Trevor Mann (lead vocals & guitar), Shea Connor (drums) and Murray Wood (bass), the band continues to deliver their captivating brand of music. Their latest single “Polarized is a great way to enter their creative world. Co-produced by the band and…

  • Watch Sara Diamond’s video for “Great Together”, a song on her new EP, IDK

    Since stumbling on her music in 2018, Sara Diamond has remained one of the R&B/pop artists I follow closely. The Montreal-based Canadian singer-songwriter recently dropped a new EP titled IDK. We’d already shared a single off of it, that is, “Baby“. In full, the project is 7 tracks long. It offers fans another opportunity to…

  • J.R.Clark shares video for “The 757” featuring Buddah

    Here’s “The 757”, a new single from Virginia rapper J.R.Clark. It’s characterized by a lovely blend of melodic rap and boombap hip-hop, with hard-hitting lyricism to boot. Featuring Budda, it’s the first third track on the artist’s 11-track, upcoming album, When Muzik Was Good (due January 15). J.R.Clark paired it with a nice black-and-white visuals…

  • Listen: Ogazumu – “Turn The Lights Off”

    Ogazumu is a new electronic/dance project whose name is derived from the Artificial Intelligence System created in the 60s by the MIT Robotic Research team. A new record called “Turn The Lights Off” is a great introduction to the project. This Caribbean-flavoured dancehall track is so catchy and captivating. If you are into those songs…

  • Here is the video for “Laylow” by Suchy Sha

    Exciting UK newcomer Suchy Sha is introducing herself to new fans with a new single and video. Named “Laylow”, the song is sonically unique and leans towards the alternative. The instrumentation blends Ska-influenced horns and Latin-styled strings, giving the track its enchanting allure. Suchy’s haunting voice keeps the listener more keen on the lyrics. The…

  • Rico Vina shares debut single “Moonlight” featuring Schy West

    As far as debuts go, Rico Vina’s will go down as an exciting one. The young artist dropped his first single “Moonlight” featuring rapper Schy West a fortnight ago and has since earned some buzz. The funky R&B song is very smooth, getting its edge from Rico’s velvety vocals and heartwarming lyrics. Schy also does…

  • Angus Gill teams up with Steve Earle for “The New Old Me”

    “The New Old Me” is a new song from Australian producer and singer/songwriting prodigy Angus Gill. Featuring legendary American musician Steve Earle, it’s a bluesy, Americana-flavoured country song that marks the first time the two friends have officially collaborated on a track. Call it a master joining his apprentice for a duet! Released on Rivershack…