Growing up on legendary Afrobeat giants, Da Big Mike is slowly conquering this space with his new single “DOINZ.” The addictive drumming, slick basslines, and captivating melodies in this Afrobeat song make you move. It's a feeling that turns every moment into a dance floor. “DOINZ” infuses African rhythm and soul while challenging global boundaries. Its authentic and appealing sound combines traditional Afrobeat with modern...

Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...