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BLXST premieres single "Overrated" + announces forthcoming EP [Exclusive]

Singer, rapper, producer, and songwriter, BLXST is out with a new single "Overrated," announcing that he will be dropping a brand new EP, No Love Lost. This announcement comes a month since his latest…

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Malaki and Nealo take a microscope to party life in "Glory Daze" [Premiere]

Since the release of his debut single in 2019, Malaki has been turning his head inside out in order to carefully examine the mental health issues that plague Irish youth. This running…

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Horatio Luna steps into the spotlight with blazing new single "Fuck The System" [Video]

In these tumultuous times, one cause for optimism in the music world is the rising prominence of the bass. While the masters of the low end have often been under-appreciated…

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Artist Spotlight: Yant [Exclusive Mix + Interview]

Following on from 2018's Cosmic Borders, Manchester's Yant has returned to Jay Clarke's BLACKAXON imprint with four new cuts of mind-bending techno. A devilish concoction of driving basslines, dark energy…

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Artist Spotlight: pre kai ro

"I [don’t do] it for fame or money. I [do] it because it's the one thing that makes me happy." Rising artist pre kai ro is one who truly lets…

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Artist Spotlight: Uly on crafting his debut EP 'if you were a day, you'd be sunday – songs to go walking to' [Premiere]

Uly is using words I don't understand. To be clear, we're discussing astrophysics, so I'm forgiven for my ignorance. He's trying – patiently – to explain the research he wanted…

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Blake Rose's live session for "Lost" will leave you feeling understood [Premiere + Q&A]

We are sadly living in a time in which live music has come to a virtual stand still. As the pandemic has raged on, I've missed the feeling that accompanies…

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Skout wills herself to "Move" despite her self-doubt [Video Premiere]

The art of visual storytelling has taken a bit of a backseat in recent years. While music videos are still a treasured commodity across different platforms, it is rare to…

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Takuya Kuroda teases new sound and LP with bumping new single "CHANGE" [Video]

The ever-increasing accessibility of recording technology and home studios has transformed the landscape of global independent music. When it comes down to it, though, the element of musicality still reigns…

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The Slice, Episode 61 [Hip-Hop + R&B]

We open up Episode 61 of The Slice with a heartfelt tribute to black women all around the globe courtesy of Cam James. The Atlanta GA raised rapper leads the…

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Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

A universal breath of fresh air, Natalie Lauren’s new solo project Handle With Care is a record that powerfully juxtaposes the grief associated with losing hope and the steps taken…

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Glassio breaks down his new album "For the Very Last Time" track-by-track

Glassio has been releasing music since 2015, but today, he brings us his debut LP For the Very Last Time. Starting out as a duo, Glassio now only features Queens-based…

BLXST premieres single "Overrated" + announces forthcoming EP [Exclusive]

Malaki and Nealo take a microscope to party life in "Glory Daze" [Premiere]

Horatio Luna steps into the spotlight with blazing new single "Fuck The System" [Video]

Artist Spotlight: Yant [Exclusive Mix + Interview]

Artist Spotlight: pre kai ro

Artist Spotlight: Uly on crafting his debut EP 'if you were a day, you'd be sunday – songs to go walking to' [Premiere]

Blake Rose's live session for "Lost" will leave you feeling understood [Premiere + Q&A]

Skout wills herself to "Move" despite her self-doubt [Video Premiere]

Takuya Kuroda teases new sound and LP with bumping new single "CHANGE" [Video]

The Slice, Episode 61 [Hip-Hop + R&B]

Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

Glassio breaks down his new album "For the Very Last Time" track-by-track

Alice Geary shares intimate yet anthemic single "Singing About My Problems"

Efro shares feel-good, vintage-inspired single "Run To The Sun"

Lauren Akosia inspires us to rise higher with vibrant new afro-electronic release "It's Time"

Riconoflow turns emotional recovery into a dance-ready anthem with "u ain't the only one"

Mya Angelique explores identity, dreams, and growing up on new single "Teenage Popstar"

Multi-national record label Cheerful Music appears at AI Summit London panel

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022