World Music

Radar Awards give video directors and musicians prestigious recognition

Radar Awards is a new initiative based out of London that acknowledges upcoming artists and music video directors. Contestants sent in their music videos from over the past year, totalling…

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Mark de Clive-Lowe brings world music and groove together in his remix of "Barengue Merengue" [Premiere]

When making world music, it helps to have international experience. And that's exactly hwat Mark de Clive-Lowe – known for short as MdCL – has, in his Japanese and New Zealander…

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MIDIval Punditz's "Baanwarey" gets the remix treatment from Atropolis [Premiere]

I'm super excited for this premiere today that we have of MIDIval Punditz's "Baanwarey," because we're having the chance to show you something outside of our regular sphere of genres…

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Shamik goes international with 'Global Rotations' [Mixtape]

By and large, hip hop as we know it has existed with the East Coast, West Coast, and everything in between. But outside of these borders exist a variety of sights…

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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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Fakear's "Thousand Fires" video is a window into Vietnamese culture [Video]

New world music, electronic media, and a keen sense of what attracts the observant eye are the soul entities that comprise the current state of the music industry. In other…

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Zoya remembers past hurts in "Forgive and Forget" [Video Premiere]

You always know when you meet a traveler, because there is a sense of urgency to discover in their creations, whether in sweeping sound or landscapes or just in love.…

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Fakear releases multi-cultural worldly album 'Sauvage EP'

French producer, Fakear (fake·ear) has recently released an impressive multi-style album that plays into a multitude of Eastern and Western societies, paying homage to the sound of their respective ancestors. Fakear has…

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Kidkanevil & Submerse dedicate hour-long mix to Japan

British musical expats Submerse and Kidkanevil teamed up with URB mag to bring a one hour mix all exclusive to their love of Japan. Submerse, who is very famous for…

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Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Lamplighter]

This is your Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve. We will try to bring you one "chill" track every day. This is for when you get home and you…

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Bredren B – "Real Survivors" (Feat. Cario Muzyk, Senita Mogul & Boom Dekka)

In an industry where the big labels push the dreariest of pop tunes, it's great when a song with meaning and soul shines through. Take "Real Survivors", a tune with origins…

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Beats Antique – "Skeleton Key"

Fans of worldly and electronic music, scoot a little closer to the speakers. Using a fair amount of Middle Eastern styles, jazz, afro-beats, downtempo, electro, and dubstep, Beats Antique is…

Radar Awards give video directors and musicians prestigious recognition

Mark de Clive-Lowe brings world music and groove together in his remix of "Barengue Merengue" [Premiere]

MIDIval Punditz's "Baanwarey" gets the remix treatment from Atropolis [Premiere]

Shamik goes international with 'Global Rotations' [Mixtape]

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

Fakear's "Thousand Fires" video is a window into Vietnamese culture [Video]

Zoya remembers past hurts in "Forgive and Forget" [Video Premiere]

Fakear releases multi-cultural worldly album 'Sauvage EP'

Kidkanevil & Submerse dedicate hour-long mix to Japan

Daily 2% – Chilled and Ready to Serve [Lamplighter]

Bredren B – "Real Survivors" (Feat. Cario Muzyk, Senita Mogul & Boom Dekka)

Beats Antique – "Skeleton Key"

ALEXIS dances on the edge of heartbreak with “HATE IT HERE”

Elare André turns shyness into swagger on new single “What’s Baby’s Name?”

Christine Sako returns with an emotionally charged alt-pop, “Catch My Breath”

Annika Zee has released an album, “Emerald Spy”

Collin Keller plants a protest track with "Weed in the Garden"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

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