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Listen: Allison Leah – “I Didn’t Know I Was Growing Up”
Drenched in nostalgia, Allison Leah’s newest single “I Didn’t Know I Was Growing Up” is a truly heart-melting piece. The track blends indie-folk songwriting with indie pop production, highlighting Allison’s penchant for delivering…
E. Lundquist Taps India Blue for New Song & Video, “My Wings”
E. Lundquist (born Eric Borders) is an LA-based multi-instrumentalist with an intoxicating brand of R&B/soul. And it feels like a heavenly experience listening to his newest offering, “My Wings”.
The Ediacaran teams up with Royal Blu for “Water In The Sun” single
Built around a feel-good laidback groove, “Water In The Sun” by genre-blurring collective The Ediacaran is a song that was clearly created with summer in mind. It’s basically a euphonious invitation to dive into the water on a hot day.
Hear “These Little Things” by Carbon City Lights
There are those songs that are so beautiful, you desperately want the whole world to listen. “These Little Things” by California’s Carbon City Lights is one such piece.
Mothers Favorite Child and Zee Dyasi Drop New Single & Video, “Vacation”
Mothers Favorite Child, the American musical project formed by producer / songwriter Paris Toon, joined forces with South African singer Zee Dyasi and delivered this absolutely stunning soul track, “Vacation”.
Watch little image’s “THE REAPER” Music Video and Stream the Band’s New Album, KILL THE GHOST
Group therapy for band members isn’t something we often hear about, but for Texas trio little image, it’s what they actually needed. Those sessions provided the foundation for their new album, KILL THE GHOST.
Jaidyn Hurst Yearns for “Something Deeper” in Her Latest Single
Jaidyn Hurst kickstarted 2026 by releasing an acoustic rendition of her song “seasons”, bringing back the magic of her 2022 debut EP. The Colorado-native singer-songwriter has since followed that track with two new singles.
Basketball Africa League and Qatar Foundation Announce Multiyear Social Impact Collaboration
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that supports human and social development through programs focused on education, research, innovation, and community development, today announced a…
Nuala delivers addictive new tune, “This Is Called Living”
In the three times Aipate has covered Nuala, we’ve described her songs as powerful, soulful and invigorating. Well, the Leicester-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist’s latest single, “This Is Called Living”, is all those…
Top 15 Kenyan DJs Right Now (2026 Edition)
DJ Grauchi (photo via Facebook) Kenya has always had a strong DJ culture. Long before streaming, it was DJs who shaped what people listened to — in matatus, clubs, events or on radio. That role remains important.