Confidence can easily be mistaken for arrogance, especially when its history remains unseen. On “D.P.W.M (Don’t Play With Me),” London-based, Malawian artist YesaYa turns that tension into a hard-hitting UK rap statement,...
For centuries, the Silk Road connected people, ideas, and cultures across vast distances. But what if the journey wasn't only about reaching another place, but also about discovering something within yourself? On...
Allister Ainsworth and Jacob Connor, the Auckland duo behind Microbes, timed the release of "Dire Tribes" for October 7th, ahead of the New Zealand General Election. They began the song together in...
Most of what went into "I'm A Vine" came from Tara Van's community. The Toronto soul artist recorded the single, released October 9th, at Apartment Sea Sound, the east-end hub run by...
“Stolen Valor” by Tony Frissore featuring AXIOM builds an unexpectedly restrained soundscape for a subject carrying this much emotional weight. A slow funk groove, atmospheric synths, and distant sirens create a dark...
There is something almost sacred about five o'clock on a Friday afternoon. For the factory worker whose hands have carried the week's weight, the waitress who's smiled through another double shift, or...
Swiss arranger and composer Gianfranco GFN never missed a beat with us on his previous releases. A songwriter who is consistently imaginative and undeniably bold, Gianfranco’s songs are always a joyous occasion...
A colorful, soulful, and upbeat selection of afrobeat, R&B, and hip-hop tunes by the talented Echezona, Enyi is a fantastic listen from start to finish. A beautifully crafted and crisply finished product...
Raynald Grenier is an accomplished composer who has dedicated his life’s work to the delicate art of carrying the musical and spiritual heritage of Mozart, Mahler, and Beethoven into the current age...
Sometimes a song doesn’t just slide into your playlist. It barrels through your chest like a wrecking ball. DPB’s new single, "Peer Pressure," hits that hard.
This isn't just another rap track bouncing...
Cleveland, Ohio Rockers HOW WE FEEL are a powerful new duo consisting of Vocalist Chris Bianchi (Forever in Terror) and Drummer Brian Lamtman. Best friends for more than 20 years, they were inspired to make music together in early...
I have become accustomed to experiencing the extraordinary musical creations of the talented and distinctive artist Marc Soucy. His latest piece, “Tashkent Club Fire,” emerges from the captivating “STIR” series, showcasing a...
Michelle Bond’s off-kilter vocal chops take a disco funk turn on her latest release titled ‘I Can’t Meet You’. A fun and melodic foray that made me reminisce for sweet and soulful...
In spite of a severe language barrier that kept me from understanding Herbiarz’s rapping, there were no barriers between myself and this EP’s engaging flows and solid beats. Herbiarz’s rap has a...
