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DJ Fae Fae Celebrates In Style With Star-Studded Birthday Tour Across Gauteng

Hear “Mirage” by Jason Ross, Mike Williams & Oaks

After her sterling performance on “Better Now” with William Black, Swedish vocalist Oaks (Winona Oak) once again lent her powerful vocals on another big dance tune: “Mirage” by Jason Ross and William Black.

Dance along to “Jackpot” by the sensational Beatrich

Out now via Runemark Records is the latest offering from London-based Lithuanian artist Beatrich. The song is called “Jackpot”. Beatrich makes music that straddles line between rock and pop.

Listen: “Wild Love” by Daniella Binyamin

2026 is the year that Swedish singer-songwriter Daniella Binyamin releases her debut album, Good Things Will Come If You Wait.

Jahan Nostra, Samir and Zhaklina Serve Up “That Bop”: See the Luxurious Visuals

My attention was recently drawn to the new collaboration between US rapper Jahan Nostra and Italian artist & producer Samir when I heard “That Bop”, a laidback soulful hip hop anthem.

Experience the Vibrant Sounds of Dumomi The Jig’s New Album, Parallax

Nigerian-British musician Dumomi The Jig got to unveil his first proper album last week (he’d released an EP towards the end of 2025).

Bianca Tilici’s “Keep Fighting” featuring TELLAMAN and BRX is truly motivational

Bianca Tilici is one of the fastest rising artists in the Romanian music scene. Often heard on pop/dance bangers, the singer/songwriter’s latest effort is just as anthemic.

Listen: LOSTNOTE – “Fumes”

For a seasoned musician with over two decades of dedicated craftmanship, chasing trends isn’t something LOSTNOTE is about to do. In fact, the Denver native is known for pushing the envelope with his music.

Mathilde Widding Returns with “Burning Pockets of Love” As She Finishes Up Her First Album

Rising Norwegian songstress Mathilde Widding has her sights on her first album. Recently, the young singer offered us a taste in the form of her “Burning Pockets of Love” single.

“Wishful Thinking” by Meli Foster-Turner is a broody yet upbeat singalong: listen

It’s quite incredible that an artist as young as Meli Foster-Turner could make a song as powerful as “Wishful Thinking”. The self-written piece is such an earworm: a broody yet upbeat song that blends introspective lyricism with…