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InterviewsTan Brown teases upcoming new EP with another single, “Green Glow”
Following a break that lasted a couple of years, Berlin-based R&B singer Tan Brown returned early this year with “S4TEOTW”. To new listeners, the song provided them an entry point into the world of the New York-native artist.
Industry NewsR&B singer Maxwell returns to SA in August
Multi award-winning American R&B & Neo-Soul icon, singer-songwriter and record producer, Maxwell, makes an exciting return to South Africa for anticipated shows set in Pretoria and Cape Town.
InterviewsStream RL’s first mixtape, Solitude
American singer and songwriter Robert Lavelle Huggar (now using the moniker RL) fronted the R&B group Next to massive success. He’s now doing solo projects. Recently, RL served up a new album called Solitude.
InterviewsListen: Cullen Emadrey – “DO THAT”
From Detroit comes this amazing artist Cullen Emadrey. You really need to give his latest single, “DO THAT”, a listen. The moody alt-R&B song is about an intense desire, the kind that makes one ignore red flags readily.
InterviewsListen: “I Thank You” by Sunstone
London music producer Sunstone (or Sunstone Collective) has just released a new album. It is a 14-song collection called Ultima: Ascension. One of the track on the album is “I Thank You”, a soulful track with textured production.
InterviewsGet Drawn Into the Dreamy Soundscape of Kina and EKKSTACY’s “Impatience”
A Naples native, Italian producer Kina got catapulted to break-out success by single “Get You The Moon” (featuring Snøw). His debut album (and the only one released so far) arrived in 2023, deeply cementing his place in the indie musician…
InterviewsMaster Peace teams up with Thomas Day for this earmworm called “Love Hate”
Right on the heels of rising London artist Master Peace’s warmly received EP, Stupid Kids, arrives a new single. Called “Love Hate”, the song is a collaboration with Thomas Day, the rising pop singer-songwriter from the US.
Industry NewsBroadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49
South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49.
Industry NewsThe 2026 Music Business Masterclass
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the 2026 intake of the Music Business Masterclass (MBM).
Industry NewsTamia to headline Women’s Month celebration tour across SA
International R&B star Tamia is set to return to South Africa this August as the headline act for The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience, bringing her signature soulful sound to three major cities.