Mardi Gras, six souls strong – Liina Rätsep, Fabrizio Fontanelli, Alessandro Matilli, Carlo Di Tore Tosti, Valerio Giovanardi, Fabrizio Del Marchesato. A sonic stew of pop, rock, soul, seasoned with pinches of Irish countryside and grunge. Their new album, “Sandcastle,” it's a funny thing. You build it, you know, meticulously. Expecting something sturdy, but then... the tide. https://open.spotify.com/album/4lZvTKocqM3ZASCijsFIwm?si=J47K5t1NRRGY1wJb29sUVw This record feels like exactly that; a gorgeous...

The Ghanaian Afrobeat artist Jessy DeGreat starts the year strong with "Manyo", a motivational anthem of rhythm and ambition. Jessy DeGreat, hailing from Accra, Ghana, has earned a strong presence in the African music industry with his innovative Afrobeat sound. Blending traditional African elements with modern musical trends, DeGreat creates a distinctive style rooted in rhythm and percussion. His music often incorporates influences from jazz, funk, and...