Music

JDL’s “Appel Manqué” Is A Soulful Critique Of Digital Distraction

JDL Music, the dynamic duo that began their journey post-COVID in 2020, has released a compelling new single, "Appel Manqué." This track, translating to “Missed Call” in English, is an enchanting blend of afro-swing and soul, offering a narrative that is as relevant as it is melodious. It stands as the first episode of their series concept “Get in the House” and marks a significant...

Ay eL Releases Official Video For “Pass Your Ball” Featuring Larruso

Afrobeats singer and songwriter Ay eL outdoors official visuals for “Pass Your Ball” featuring ‘Midnight” hitmaker Larruso. The video was directed by Director Cray and the sound by Gigz Beatz. “Pass Your Ball” as the name goes is a love masterpiece for all ages and Ay eL always delivers whenever she comes through.  “Pass Your Ball” has earned over 120k streams on Boomplay and doing very...

A!MS And ArrDee Serve Mediterranean Heat On “Need Somebody”

Anthony Melas, better known as A!MS, has spent years crafting his Mediterranean-infused take on UK rap from his base in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Now he's...

Jack Horton Features Vesper Stockwell On “Never Know Why”

Take Jack Horton, a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose path to folk-Americana included stops at Japanese law school, Tokyo piano bars, corporate boardrooms, and government offices. His...

Kristen Castro Transforms Grief Into Golden-Hour Euphoria on “Summer Rain”

"Summer Rain" by Kristen Castro comes out at just the right time, like when the storm clouds part and the sun shines through, bathing...

Cali Tucker’s “Last Name” Proves Independence Sounds Better Than Legacy

Cali Tucker's latest single "Last Name" arrives like a perfectly timed conversation with a friend who finally found their voice. There is no need to...

The Cold Truth in Libby Ember’s “Alibi”.

Listening to Libby Ember’s single “Alibi” is a study in strange emotional temperatures. The sound is a down-tempo, sun-dusted blanket of soft guitars and...

Unpacking the Cure: Creative Vibrations’ “Sunday Bummer.”

Listening to Creative Vibrations’ new album, “Sunday Bummer”, feels a lot like the ailment it’s named for. It’s not an abrupt sadness, but a...

Holding Your Breath with Cuzoh’s Gritty “Slow Down.”

Listening to Cuzoh’s new single, “Slow Down,” feels a bit like holding your breath without realizing you’re doing it. The Hempstead-born artist has crafted...

The Suit, The Void: H-dMan Such’s “Empty Phrases.”

The new single from Slovakian DIY architect H-dMan Such, “Empty Phrases,” begins with a sound that feels both familiar and askew, like a classic...

Haus of Sound’s “Mirage”: The Shattered Oasis.

The first listen of Haus of Sound’s new single, “Mirage,” is like walking into a room where a beautifully ornate vase has just been...

Ooberfuse Unlocks Joy with “Zeeba Da Boo.”

The new single “Zeeba Da Boo” from Ooberfuse arrives sounding like a magical phrase you’d chant to fix a sputtering time machine. It’s an...

“My Fairytale”: Jeremy Ryan’s Song of Lost Wishes.

There’s a strange comfort in calling your personal disaster a fairytale, and Jeremy Ryan’s new single, “My Fairytale,” lives entirely in that conflicted space....

“Black It Out”: Kevin Driscoll’s Haunting Ache.

Kevin Driscoll’s debut single, “Black It Out,” doesn’t so much introduce a new artist as it kicks open the door to a room mid-deconstruction....