Afro Funk

BARQ tap into groove on new single "Earthquakes"

BARQ will not be pigeonholed. The Dublin-based troupe seem to defy every genre even as they lean into them, and their latest single "Earthquakes" proves no different. "Earthquakes" is mellow but…

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BARQ crash onto the scene with "Optimus Prime" [Q+A and video]

It's hard to believe Dublin-based four-piece BARQ have only been on the scene as a collective for two years. When I caught a couple of their performances at this past Canadian…

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Kid Konnect thrills the eardrums with his latest compilation "SONNIK: #SYH"

U.S based producer Kid Konnect pulls a DJ Khaled on his newest body of work. The project which he entitled 'SONNIK: #SYH (Secure Your Happiness)' is a mix bag of…

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KWAYE releases sleek video for "Little Ones" [Videos]

KWAYE burst on the scene this March with his debut "Cool Kids," a summery synth-pop track straight out of the 1980s. Accompanied by a vibrant and highly stylized video, his…

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Kwaye continues to astound with new single "Little Ones"

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Introducing: Boadi

Boadi is a young artist hailing out of South London. His mother migrated from Ghana, so as a young boy he was exposed to a lot of different Ghanian musical…

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T.Williams astounds with 'Sodality Vol. 2"

“A step further into making house music with zero boundaries” is how London artist T.Williams describes the second installment of his Sodality series, Sodality Vol. 2. The four track EP…

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The Souljazz Orchestra funks out in their video for "Shock and Awe" [Premiere]

The Souljazz Orchestra is a six-piece band out of Ottawa, Canada, with all six members bringing a layer of uniqueness to the group's dynamic of soulful afro-centric tropical jazz funk.…

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Arkon Fly get old school funky with "Asiatic" [Video]

Arkon Fly has been one of my favorite funk groups out there for a while now, and with "Asiatic" out, I can't seem to understand why they haven't been able…

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Vokab Kompany has got us imagining "Kaleidoscope" colors [Premiere]

Vokab Kompany consists of duo Rob Hurt and Burkey Baby, and they are most famous for their work with commercials for huge companies like KIA and Southern Comfort. They're since working…

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Mo Kolours sheds some new light upon his latest EP, 'How I (Rhythm Love Affair)' [Interview]

Anglo-Mauritian producer Joseph Deenmamod has been crafting an eclectic blend of afro-beat inspired electronic productions under the alias Mo Kolours since 2011. Currently based out of London, Joseph has managed to create an unique…

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TIME FOR T's video for "Long Day Home" is as fun as a giant food fight in bed [Video Premiere]

I was recently introduced to Brighton six-piece TIME FOR T by way of LinkedIn. There is no limit to the creative ways that songs come across my desk. But I'm so happy this message landed in…

BARQ tap into groove on new single "Earthquakes"

BARQ crash onto the scene with "Optimus Prime" [Q+A and video]

Kid Konnect thrills the eardrums with his latest compilation "SONNIK: #SYH"

KWAYE releases sleek video for "Little Ones" [Videos]

Kwaye continues to astound with new single "Little Ones"

Introducing: Boadi

T.Williams astounds with 'Sodality Vol. 2"

The Souljazz Orchestra funks out in their video for "Shock and Awe" [Premiere]

Arkon Fly get old school funky with "Asiatic" [Video]

Vokab Kompany has got us imagining "Kaleidoscope" colors [Premiere]

Mo Kolours sheds some new light upon his latest EP, 'How I (Rhythm Love Affair)' [Interview]

TIME FOR T's video for "Long Day Home" is as fun as a giant food fight in bed [Video Premiere]

Ross Alan shares vibrant, genre-blending release "Backseat Joyride" [Video]

Dark Satellite captures life's imperfections on "Chaos in You"

Stereo Silence step forward with confidence and heart on “Old Pair of Shoes”

Ron Morven chases endless horizons with the cinematic pulse of “Paper Sun”

SEBASTIAN RYDGREN embraces reflection and modern emotion on new single “night hours”

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

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022