June 2020

Egzod and Sarah De Warren start a "Wildfire"

The tireless work ethic of Miami-based bass music powerhouse Egzod is quite remarkable. Six singles into 2020, he's offered a multitude of takes on his adrenaline-pumping, apocalyptic sound and on his…

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It's Different and Akinyemi team up for the upbeat "No Time"

As NY emcee Akinyemi prepares to drop his new album, he treats us to a one-off collaboration titled "No Time" with production-duo It's Different. The song is quite different from…

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Tina Says plays "Limbo" with the juxtaposition of normality in her latest single

Tina Says is an electronic artist out of Western Australia and following the release of her previous release, "Elevate," the Perth native has returned with her brand new bouncy, electro…

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Bonelang has fun with urgency in new single "Lacrimosa" [Video]

There is no music genre so undisturbed these days as alternative hip-hop, which is what has kept its sonic habitat so irresistibly dark and exotic, a habitat where groups like…

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THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Since about the top of the year – back when 2020 seemed like a lush field teeming with potential – Los Angeles king THURZ began treating his fans to a…

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Los Retros basks in the warm summer sun in “Sweet Honey” [Video]

Mauri Tapia, under Los Retros, makes music that explores the idea of time. In his 2019 EP Retrospect, Tapia introduced us to his to '70s-inspired vibrant pop/rock sound. Now, in his…

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Bones Owens passes the time while waiting for a "Lightning Strike" in an impressive one-man show [Video]

There is something to be said for unbridled confidence. Nashville's Bones Owens has it in spades—even in the most unexpected places. As an alternative country artist, he boasts of the usual…

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Sophie Meiers knows what’s “better for you” in new single

Singer, songwriter and producer Sophie Meiers began her career by collaborating with musicians such as Nohidea and Huck over Soundcloud. While taking a break from theses collaborative endeavours, Meiers has focused…

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Hojean releases R&B ballad "Hookup Culture" [Video]

R&B artist Hojean is two songs into 2020 and already making noise. The young singer produces and writes all of his music; his first single of the year, "Over 85,"…

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Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Singer and actress Kiana Ledé’s voice lends itself well to the poignant, stripped-down power of an acoustic performance. It is angelic and delicate and also strengthened by a seriousness that…

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Rebūke reflects on DIRTYBIRD dreams to reality for "Dial Tone" EP [Exclusive]

Rebūke · Rebūke – Dial Tone EP Rebūke has returned to DIRTYBIRD for his sophomore release on the label entitled Dial Tone. This two-track offering sees the Irish DJ and producer—known…

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Lynks Afrikka tells us exactly "How To Be Successful" [Video]

True to form, brash electro-pop artist Lynks Afrikka returns with a whimsical tongue-in-cheek social commentary with the provocatively witty single "How To Be Successful". Twinned with incredibly ludicrous visuals, the…

Egzod and Sarah De Warren start a "Wildfire"

It's Different and Akinyemi team up for the upbeat "No Time"

Tina Says plays "Limbo" with the juxtaposition of normality in her latest single

Bonelang has fun with urgency in new single "Lacrimosa" [Video]

THURZ and 14KT bask in the glow of melanin magic on their single "The Queen Said"

Los Retros basks in the warm summer sun in “Sweet Honey” [Video]

Bones Owens passes the time while waiting for a "Lightning Strike" in an impressive one-man show [Video]

Sophie Meiers knows what’s “better for you” in new single

Hojean releases R&B ballad "Hookup Culture" [Video]

Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Rebūke reflects on DIRTYBIRD dreams to reality for "Dial Tone" EP [Exclusive]

Lynks Afrikka tells us exactly "How To Be Successful" [Video]

Korean-American talent Kristian J drops dreamy track "Good Shit (On My Counter)"

Wildlife Freeway unleashes a heartfelt video for "Family" [Video]

Holodrum make a timely arrival to guide the disaffected youth in debut single "Free Advice"

New York indie act Daniel Mauro delivers melodic pop track "Wish You Away"

Marian Hill teams up with GASHI for the evocative “little bit”

Drake withdraws his 2022 Grammy nominations

Baby Keem delivers the unexpected again on DC stop of "the melodic blue" tour

Listen to the acts devastating the decks at Time Warp USA this weekend in Brooklyn [Playlist]

Rapper Young Dolph murdered in hometown of Memphis

Shelley FKA DRAM & West Side Boogie: A Love Renaissance [Interview]

The elements of dance styles and the cultural influence behind them

House by Heineken returns to Outside Lands with revamped open-air experience [Interview]