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Hennessy Presents Kabza and Friends Durban July Edition
Hennessy is turning up the heat on Durban July weekend. Following the massive announcement that sent shockwaves through the culture, Hennessy and Kabza De Small have officially revealed the star-studded roster joining the King of Amapiano…
Imani Imani Makes Her Mark with ‘Papercut’
Choosing to debut with a full-length surprise album over a traditional single-filled rollout is no easy feat, yet pgLang‘s newest female signee Imani Imani makes it look effortless on ‘Papercut.’ Released with little more than a handful of…
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.
EMELO Turns Life Lessons Into Motivation on New Single “ONE STEP”
Rising Ghanaian artist EMELO is making a powerful statement with the release of his latest single, “ONE STEP,” an emotionally charged record that transforms personal experiences into a message of hope, resilience, and determination.
Alexy Trip Turns Guilt Into Night-Drive Liturgy In “Sins Lies And Devotion”
There are records that feel built for the hour after midnight, when a city becomes less certain of itself and every neon sign looks like a private warning.
Review of ‘Bathing in Sunshine’ from Sheron
Review of ‘Bathing in Sunshine’ from Sheron – There is something really special about hearing an artist transform from a difficult chapter and step into the light.
Martin Bester Releases New Single ‘Angel’ Featuring Ross Learmonth
Martin Bester Releases New Single ‘Angel’ Featuring Ross Learmonth Jacaranda FM’s Martin Bester has released his feel-good new single ‘Angel’, featuring Ross Learmonth, as a musical tribute to the life-changing work of the station’s…
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”.
G-String Makes Breakup Guilt Ring Loud In “Breathe In Your Dust”
The rising Bergamo rocker G-String turns a painful goodbye into a UK rock driven single with bite, ache, and a guitar solo built for repeat plays. Guilt has a weird pulse. It does not always scream.
KiKi Celine Releases Soul-Pop New Single “Good Life”
KiKi Celine has unveiled her newest single, “Good Life”, a soul-pop record that arrives as a calm breath. The song is a quiet reckoning with the voices in your head, the expectations of others, and the habits that subtly hold you tiny.