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Up-and-comer TIAHN delivers new tune, “Bitch Face”

Brisbane’s TIAHN is bubbling under. With a brand of indie pop that’s effervescent and sassy, the young Australian artist is fervently vying for a spot in your daily playlists.

Sio and Daev Martian Deliver Late-Night Soul and Jazz-Hop Reflections On Liquor

South African sonic storytellers Sio and Daev Martian reunite on Liquor, a deeply immersive new single released via STY TRU BTS.

AYON & KAOTIICWAVE Step Into Their Moment With It’s Time For Glory

South Africa’s rising voices AYON and KAOTIICWAVE have officially stepped into their moment with the release of It’s Time For Glory, an 11-track collaborative project that feels less like an introduction and more like a declaration.

SYNEKK Taps Lucinia Karrey for New Afro House Tune, “Free Now”

Lucinia Karrey is one of the emerging names in Kenya’s increasingly vibrant house music scene. The talented vocalist has already worked with producers like SOUNDS HUMAN, Loudr and SYNEKK–and that’s just in the last one year.

GoldFord Keeps It Smooth and Extra Soulful on “Only You Do” — Listen

If, like me, GoldFord’s late 2025 EP, Space of the Heart, left you yearning for more, then you will be pleased to learn that the fast-rising American soul-pop artist has a new single. “Only You Do” is the title of the amazing new ballad.

Lose Yourself to “365” by Rising Producer runThis

runThis (born Jack Hillier) is a 19-year-old music producer emerging out of London’s underground bass scene. He’s bringing to the mainstream his bass house sound, which carries influences from UK garage.

Nash Gate Brings Calm Confidence And Street Energy On His New Hip-Hop Single “NonChalant”

Vans Off The Wall: The Authentic, Worn Loud by the Jades

Vans launches its new ‘Off the Wall’ campaign with the Jades, spotlighting the Vans Authentic through unapologetic self-expression. There’s a certain way style comes together when it’s not overworked.

“Untitled (fọláṣadé)” by J MESA is one of the grooviest tracks you’ll hear this week

Listening to “Untitled (fọláṣadé)” by Los Angeles musician J MESA feels like a live music experience. The soulful track features a lush, inviting soundscape that mirrors the warmth of its romantic narrative.

Stream Amsterdam artist Maryn Charlie’s ‘Threads’ EP

Straight out of Amsterdam’s bustling music scene, Maryn Charlie delivers her third EP, Threads. The Dutch singer-songwriter has been on a steady upward trajectory and, with the release of this 5-song project, she’s bringing her…