Malian-born, Oslo-based percussionist and musician Sidiki Camara presents his latest original album Ankaben, a work whose title means “Humanity.” The album brings Malian musical traditions together with Norwegian jazz, folk and contemporary sounds in a rich, collaborative exploration of connection across cultures.
Recorded with an exceptional ensemble of Norwegian musicians, Ankaben is built around improvisation, organic interplay and the belief that music can bridge differences. Rich percussion, organic instrumentation and a powerful sense of togetherness define the sound, resulting in a distinctive World Music release that carries strong jazz and West African influences.
Sidiki Camara’s career spans more than five decades. Rooted in the Manding musical traditions of West Africa, he has developed a unique voice through collaborations that cross jazz, folk, contemporary and African music. His international work includes projects with Boubacar Traoré, Bill Frisell, Ali Farka Touré, Mamady Keita, Karpe and Esperanza Spalding. A Spellemann-winning artist, Camara continues to explore the expressive power of percussion, improvisation and cross-cultural dialogue through his music.
Ankaben stands as both a personal and collective statement, a celebration of shared humanity expressed through rhythm, improvisation, and the meeting of musical worlds.
About Sidiki Camara Sidiki Camara is a Malian-born, Oslo-based percussionist and musician with a career spanning over fifty years. Grounded in Manding traditions and shaped by extensive collaborations across genres and continents, he is known for his deep commitment to improvisation, rhythmic excellence, and music as a force for connection. Ankaben (“Humanity”) is his latest original album, uniting West African roots with Norwegian jazz, folk and contemporary expression.
London-based musician Carmelo Alfano teams up with Sundae Club for the atmospheric new single “Is This You?”, an eclectic indie/alternative track that blends electronic textures with distinctive, characterful production.
The collaboration brings together artists with decades of experience and a shared love of experimentation. “Is This You?” combines alternative and electronic influences into a contemporary sound that feels both adventurous and atmospheric, making it a strong fit for indie alternative, electronic, art-pop and eclectic playlists looking for something different.
Carmelo Alfano is a London-based musician whose career spans performance, songwriting and music technology. Sundae Club brothers Colin and George Shilling have built a distinctive catalogue influenced by artists such as Lemon Jelly. Their music has previously featured on GMTV and ITV’s UEFA Champions League Weekly. The duo also secured a publishing deal and co-wrote for French artist Nolwenn Leroy.
Together, Alfano and Sundae Club continue an exploratory approach that draws on vintage instrumentation, electronic textures and a willingness to push beyond conventional genre boundaries. “Is This You?” stands as a fresh example of their collaborative chemistry and distinctive sonic identity.
About Carmelo Alfano & Sundae Club Carmelo Alfano & Sundae Club unite decades of musical experience in an eclectic indie/alternative project shaped by electronic textures, vintage instrumentation and a spirit of experimentation. Alfano brings a background in performance, songwriting and music technology, while Sundae Club (Colin and George Shilling) are known for their distinctive catalogue, broadcast placements and songwriting collaborations. Their latest release, “Is This You?”, continues that adventurous approach with a contemporary alternative-electronic sound.
“Is This You?” is available now on major platforms.
Somewhere between the instinct to stay still and the impulse to move, “Lifeline” by DreamGood finds its rhythm. The track unfolds through soft electronic textures, melodic fragments and an intimate vocal presence, creating a world that feels both inward and expansive. It is a song about intuition, but also about the strange space between knowing and not knowing.
“Lifeline” is the second single from DreamGood’s forthcoming concept album Paris Novella (Fortune Teller). And if the album revolves around prediction, uncertainty, and an eccentric fortune teller, this track feels like its quieter counterpart: instead of searching for answers outside ourselves, it asks whether we might already know.
DreamGood call it a “soft-boy introvert’s anthem,” and the description somehow fits. The vocal delivery is vulnerable without becoming overly dramatic, while the production keeps that introspection in motion. A measured beat gives the song room to breathe, as atmospheric synths gradually shape its emotional landscape.
The electronic textures are particularly effective because they never feel ornamental. They create space around the melody, moving between hazy and more defined sounds without overwhelming the songwriting. There is a gentle tension between the familiar and the slightly strange; a quality that places the track comfortably somewhere between alternative pop and electronic experimentation.
The references to Perfume Genius, Four Tet, Belinda Carlisle and George Michael suggest a deliberately wide musical vocabulary, but “Lifeline” does not feel like a collage of influences. Instead, DreamGood borrow from the emotional immediacy of pop while allowing texture, atmosphere and experimentation to remain part of the conversation.
What emerges is intimate, cinematic, and quietly curious. “Lifeline” by DreamGood does not offer certainty; it gives uncertainty a pulse. And sometimes, that is enough to keep moving!
Vladimir Buyakov is only 16, but he already has a fourth original single behind him with «Vsyo Poluchilos’», out September 25th, a pop-funk track with disco undertones that channels the energy of Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You” through bold basslines, sharp funk guitars, and a full horn section. The Moscow songwriter, an ArtMasters Junior finalist who spent this past summer at Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s High School Composition Intensive, writes the song from a diary-entry perspective, working through everything that usually knocks its narrator off balance: exhaustion, mounting responsibilities, feeling underappreciated, before choosing to let it all go rather than keep fighting it. The cover art carries that same idea visually, Buyakov riding a skateboard down a muted, autumn-toned street with the words “it all worked out” painted where the road markings should be, unsure whether that’s actually true but riding forward anyway.
This song is so fun and is so rhythmically rich that I listened to it multiple times back-to-back even though I don’t speak a word of Russian. The groove is so relentlessly fun you would have to be checked into a hospital if it doesn’t cause you to move, because there might be something wrong with you.
That kind of immediacy tracks with the momentum Buyakov has already built. His previous single, “Only This Summer,” charted on Yandex Music’s Nitro chart, landed a spot on Zvuk’s “Svezho” editorial playlist, and inspired more than 100 fan-made covers, all while his VKontakte following has grown past 80,000. For a songwriter still in his teens, «Vsyo Poluchilos’» is a genuinely confident piece of pop-funk, and it makes a strong case that his rise so far is very much warranted.
Oriel Dax is the project of South Yorkshire producer Robin Downe, and it started life as a purely electronic idea before a long-held love of 70s and 80s funk, jazz-funk, Euro-electronica, disco and film soundtracks pulled it in a different direction, bringing live instrumentation and the occasional vocal into the mix alongside the electronics. “The True Speed Of Light” is the project’s first proper official release, following a single prior appearance on the tribute album “23 for PB,” and it blends first- and second-wave Detroit techno with progressive house and techno-pop, landing somewhere between reference points like YMO and Propaganda on one end and something closer to The Weeknd on the other.
As a fan of house and electronic music, though it’s not my desert island pick, I’m genuinely glad to say this track has a lot going for it harmonically, melodically, and texturally. Too often in this genre you get artists making a few loops and calling it a day, but this is a complete composition, one that actually tells a story if you sit down and really listen to it. The momentum here isn’t just carried by energetic drum loops either; it comes through in the harmony itself, which has a real sense of racing forward, fittingly in step with the track’s whole light-speed theme.
That attention to composition over just groove is what separates “The True Speed Of Light” from a lot of dancefloor-focused electronic music, a track built to reward close listening as much as movement. For a debut official release built from such a wide range of influences, Downe pulls it together into something genuinely cohesive, and it makes a strong case for Oriel Dax as a project worth keeping an eye on beyond just chill, second-room playlist filler.
“Zero Gravity,” released September 16th, is the first song from LUNA14, a Berlin duo formed in July 2026 by Gasher, formerly the guitarist and violinist of Clash Clash Bang Bang, and Lunafacious, who had previously made mostly ambient solo music. The lyrics celebrate polyamory and non-hierarchical love, the feeling of floating free in space, and the production leans on the maximalism of the late William Orbit. The way it was made is a big part of the story: Lunafacious wrote the melody, Gasher added guitar chords and then played the entire band himself, layering guitars, violins, synths, and drums on an old-school 24-track recorder. Lunafacious then shaped that pile of tracks on her computer, cutting, adding reverb, and building a narrative arc, before recording multiple vocal layers of her own, all in a small living room.
This song has a lot of momentum, and the melodies are so good that I didn’t want it to end. It’s a very human song, from the sound selection to the incredible dynamic range, and there’s a mid-song tempo change that plays almost like a second track. The human passion behind it is palpable, and it’s contagious. Lunafacious isn’t a trained singer, and the duo openly enjoy overprocessing an imperfect recording, but the result feels driven by a love of production rather than passionless overproduction. That imperfection is exactly what gives the layered arrangement its character.
The duo frames the track as a statement against AI-generated music and streamlined commercial pop, and the song makes that case simply by being what it is. This is what we desperately need more of in the world, not AI-generated slop, and LUNA14 arrive with a debut that has real personality and no interest in sanding it off. The duo built the cover art by hand too, with Lunafacious sketching the concept, Gasher shooting the photo, and building the satellite digitally. With a second song already in the works, they look worth following.
The dancefloor is usually imagined as a place to escape yourself. GlowDriver’s “Tell Me” imagines something slightly different: a place where you can finally say what you need. Built around the desire for words of affirmation, the Phoenix-based project turns vulnerability into movement, wrapping an intimate request for reassurance in shimmering synths, pulsing bass, and a driving 123-BPM beat.
“Tell Me” is the second chapter in GlowDriver’s exploration of love languages. This time, the focus is verbal affection; the need not simply to feel loved, but to hear it. From “Did I catch your eyes?” and “step up baby, now don’t be shy,” the track moves quickly from attraction into intimacy, eventually arriving at its central plea: “Whisper softly in my ear / Give me what I need to hear.”
What follows is deliberately direct: “Tell me that you want me / Tell me that you need me / Tell me that you love me.” There is something compelling about that simplicity. Rather than hiding behind metaphor, GlowDriver makes reassurance itself the song’s emotional vocabulary. Then, they put that vulnerability on the dancefloor.
At 123 BPM, “Tell Me” sits between contemporary dance-pop, melodic EDM, and electro-pop. Punchy drums, pulsing low-end, and saturated synths gradually build around the vocal, creating a polished, late-night atmosphere without overwhelming the song’s emotional center. The contrast is particularly effective: “Lights off, just you and me” brings the listener into an intimate moment, while the production continues to push outward toward euphoria.
The second verse adds another layer of physicality with “Bodies moving, skin to skin,” before returning to emotional reassurance: “Say you love me like a song.” It is an apt image for a track built around the idea that love can become tangible through sound.
“Tell Me” by GlowDriver turns a simple emotional need into a dancefloor experience. Its repeated “tell me” becomes almost mantra-like, transforming reassurance into rhythm, movement, and release.
Sometimes vulnerability isn’t about saying something complicated. Sometimes you just need to say it out loud!
We’ve heard Odysseus’ story countless times: the war, the sea, the monsters, the gods, and the long journey home. But somewhere in the middle of all that epic adventure is a woman who spent twenty years waiting for his return. Freddy Zucchet’s “Penelope’s Odyssey” asks what happens when we stop following the hero and listen to the woman he left behind.
The cinematic pop track shifts the emotional centre of Homer’s familiar tale. Here, the journey is less about battles and distant shores and more about absence, devotion, time, and the quiet strength required to endure them.
The song takes its time: a restrained rhythmic pulse sits beneath spacious synth textures, deep bass, shimmering keys, guitars, and gradually emerging strings. Rather than going immediately for an epic payoff, the arrangement grows patiently, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. The production’s spaciousness suits the subject: this is a song about distance, and you can feel that distance in the space between its sounds.
The vocal is equally understated, woven into the arrangement rather than dominating it. Airy and slightly haunting, it gives the lyrics the quality of an internal monologue slowly becoming audible.
Penelope’s waiting becomes its own kind of journey. Time, silence and the sea recur throughout the song, while love is imagined as a harbour that time cannot erase. One of its most affecting ideas is the suggestion that even silence has learned his name, turning twenty years of separation into something intimate and tangible; and then, after all the mythology and emotional build-up, the song arrives at its simplest point: “Come home.”
It is a fitting ending for a track less interested in retelling the epic than in revealing the story that existed beyond it. With “Penelope’s Odyssey,” Freddy Zucchet transforms an ancient myth into a contemporary meditation on love, distance, endurance, and the true enduring meaning of home!
British singer-songwriter Maddox Jones joins forces with German dance producer Gummy DJ on the electrifying new single “Somebody Like You,” a soaring EDM anthem that pairs festival-ready energy with heartfelt emotion.
Built around pulsing four-on-the-floor kicks, arpeggiated synths, and warm atmospheric pads, the track evolves from intimate verses into euphoric drops packed with explosive energy. Bright, uplifting production carries an undercurrent of melancholy that mirrors the longing at the heart of the lyrics. Maddox delivers an emotive vocal performance that cuts through the club-ready soundscape, while the irresistibly infectious chorus captures the bittersweet search for connection. The result proves that even the biggest dance records can wear their heart on their sleeve.
A vibrant official music video, filmed across Hamburg, accompanies the release. It follows Maddox dancing through the city’s streets, riverside locations, and nightlife before the energy shifts into the clubs, where Gummy DJ makes an appearance. The visual celebrates the freedom of losing yourself in music while searching for human connection.
For Maddox Jones, the collaboration marks another bold step in an ever-evolving career. As frontman of The Departure he scored four UK Top 40 singles and shared stages with The Killers and Placebo, performing at Reading & Leeds and Glastonbury. Going solo in 2020, his debut EP Headspace reached #4 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart, while follow-up single “Can’t Wait for the Summer” hit #1 on the same chart. Tipped as One to Watch by BBC Introducing Northampton, he later landed at #5 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop and Upfront Club Chart with “Make Me Yours” from his debut album Believe It, and closed 2025 with a #1 on the Music Week Black Music Club Chart via “Body & Soul” with Great Adamz.
Never afraid to cross genres, “Somebody Like You” sees Maddox fully embrace contemporary dance music while retaining the emotional songwriting that has become his trademark. His highly anticipated sophomore album Waiting for the World to Turn arrives 1 November 2026 on Radikal Records. The 14-track collection explores reflection, personal growth and the longing for change, blending indie rock, pop and soul influences. Leading singles include the indie-leaning “One Minute” and the empowering “Change My Number.” Maddox will support the album with an extensive UK run opening for Will Young’s comeback tour, following recent appearances supporting Mae Stephens and Kenny Thomas.
For Gummy DJ, the track continues a rapid rise. Since launching the project in 2023, he has amassed more than 14 million YouTube views with a signature sound that fuses nostalgic dance energy and sleek modern EDM. Recent highlights include “Bring Back the Bounce,” the charting “Ha Ha Ha the Diskotape,” and a reimagining of Sash!’s “Encore Une Fois” that reached No. 3 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop Club Chart.
Together, Maddox Jones and Gummy DJ have created a collaboration equally at home on festival stages, club sound systems and late-night playlists a dance anthem for anyone who has ever searched for the one person capable of turning loneliness into hope.
About Maddox Jones
Northampton singer-songwriter Maddox Jones is a versatile artist whose career spans indie rock, pop, soul and now contemporary dance. Former frontman of The Departure and a solo artist since 2020, he is known for emotive vocals, strong melodies and heartfelt songwriting. His second album Waiting for the World to Turn is due 1 November 2026.
About Gummy DJ
Gummy DJ is a German electronic producer whose modern EDM productions blend nostalgic rave energy with contemporary club sonics. Since 2023 he has built a strong visual and streaming presence, with multiple charting club releases.
“Somebody Like You” is available now on all major platforms via Radikal Records.
British singer-songwriter TaniA Kyllikki and her husband, producer and multi-instrumentalist Rynellton (Garry D. Hairston), have released “HUMAN,” a powerful techno-house soul hybrid born from an unexpected Facebook post and finished in their bedroom.
The couple believed they had completed the final song for Kyllikki’s forthcoming album FREE-SPIRITED. Then a post about the hostility and division she was witnessing online toward people of different races, cultures, and backgrounds stopped her cold. Deeply affected, she wrote from the heart about empathy and shared humanity. The words refused to leave her. They became lyrics. She turned to Rynellton at his keyboard and said: “Baby, we’ve gotta create one more song and call it HUMAN.”
What followed was an unlikely fusion. Rynellton’s initial surprise at combining her gospel-soul vocal expression and extraordinary five-octave range with powerful techno-house production gave way the moment she sang him the melody. The result is a track where soaring belts, intricate runs, and intimate vocals collide with hypnotic rhythms, atmospheric textures, and pulsating electronic energy, music designed to move the body while confronting the heart.
Rather than preaching, “HUMAN” asks a universal question: What does it mean to be human? How can we live in harmony? The song explores race, difference, judgement, equality, compassion, and the labels that divide us, calling listeners back to humility, empathy, love, and the humanity we share. Instead of answering hostility with more hostility, Kyllikki and Rynellton answered it with music.
Behind the release lies a story of extraordinary determination. After more than a year of severe illness following three years of ongoing recurrent UTIs, life-threatening Urosepsis infections, hospital admissions, and major career interruptions, with further weekly bladder treatments still ahead, Kyllikki refuses to surrender her gift. When conventional studio life and live performance became impossible, she adapted. She records from a self-made vocal booth fashioned from the corner wardrobe beside her bed, creating when her body allows and resting when it does not.
“HUMAN” is therefore far more than a new single. It is proof that creativity can survive adversity, purpose can rise from pain, and even from the smallest bedroom setup a message of unity can reach the world.
A survivor of severe childhood trauma, past domestic abuse, and lifelong medical challenges, TaniA Kyllikki, dubbed the “British Songbird” and celebrated as a lyrical genius, has built an independent career defined by resilience and radical empathy. Alongside Rynellton through their label Awe Inspiring Records, she has topped Amazon’s Hot 100 Pop Albums chart with her debut Why Chapter One, earned support from three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo, achieved multiple top-ten radio chart positions worldwide, and amassed millions of organic streams and video views. Her most successful video, “I Struck Gold With You,” was filmed in her living room with basic lighting and a £5 selfie stick and surpassed 2.1 million views.
Kyllikki writes all vocal melodies and arrangements first, serves as her own vocal producer and engineer, and directs and edits her own visuals. Rynellton builds the instrumentation around her ideas. Their completely self-contained approach turns limitation into authenticity.
“HUMAN” is available now on major streaming platforms excluding Spotify, a deliberate stance in support of better treatment for independent artists. The single leads into Kyllikki’s highly anticipated second album FREE-SPIRITED, a genre-defying project scheduled for 2027.
This is HUMAN. A song born from division, created through adversity, and released with hope.
About TaniA Kyllikki TaniA Kyllikki is a British singer-songwriter from Berkshire known for her five-octave vocal range, emotionally charged songwriting, and uncompromising independence. Through her label Awe Inspiring Records with her husband and producer Rynellton, she creates music that transforms personal and collective adversity into messages of empathy, resilience, and unity. Her work spans intimate ballads to powerful hybrid anthems, always rooted in truth and grace.
