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InterviewsMarlen Tjøsvoll – “Song In My Head”—Listen
Norwegian singer and songwriter Marlen Tjøsvoll is a truly special talent. After her standout performances at the The Voice Norway 2025, we all knew it was just a matter of time before she has the world at her feet.
InterviewsThe Huntress and Holder of Hands presents “Promethean”: listen
The Huntress and Holder of Hands, the musical project of songwriter MorganEve Swain, is readying a new album called Babylon.
InterviewsRooted in Love: The New EP by Joël Francis is Heartfelt and Mildly Groovy
Music by Belgian singer-songwriter Joël Francis takes us back to an era when R&B was smooth, groovy and heartfelt. As exhibited on the artist’s new EP Rooted in Love, her influences range from neo-soul to jazz and gospel.
Jada Di’Larosa reveals “Showgirl” as she drops first album
This song “Showgirl” encapsulates the cinematic storytelling on New Orleans singer Jada Di’Larosa‘s just-released first album. The album is titled To Love Is To Perform. Having listened to the project, I’d say the title is quite befitting.
Hear “Friends”, the debut single by Vistavista
Mexican band Vistavista announced themselves a few weeks ago with their debut single, “Friends”. Hailing from the city of Guadalajara, the band comprises 4 amazing musicians.
031BaBy – “FLORIDA BABY” Music Video (New Release)
South African rising star 031BaBy, originally from Durban and now based in Cape Town, has officially released the visuals for his standout record “FLORIDA BABY,” taken from his acclaimed project Defaulted Hearts Vol. 1.
Boomtown’s Most Culturally Significant Line-Up Yet
Boomtown Presented by Johnnie Walker is turning up the volume for Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026 with a line-up that celebrates the icons who shaped South African music and the stars defining its future.
Listen: Ida Jane – “Tashkent”
For her latest single, Swiss artist Ida Jane served up a fresh slice of retro soul. The song is called “Tashkent” and is her fourth single of the year.
Stream Babylon, the new album by The Huntress and Holder of Hands
Out now is Babylon, the new album by The Huntress and Holder of Hands, a.k.a. singer-songwriter MorganEve Swain. It had been promoted by singles such as “Promethean” and “Beasts We Are”.
South Summit’s “Heartless” Single Turns Fans’ Attention to Their Now-Imminent Second Album
As already announced, Australian pop band South Summit will be releasing their sophomore album, Run It Back, on June 12th. And they have been promoting it actively, serving up amazing singles such as “On The Dash” and “Heartless”.