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InterviewsNew song finds Juliana Beltrán feeling “Delusional”: listen
With us here is the newest single from Bogotá-based Colombian singer-songwriter Juliana Beltrán. Titled “Delusional”, it’s her first offering of the year.
EventsThe Sound of Freedom
What does freedom sound like? In South Africa, freedom of expression isn’t just a constitutional right; it’s the very DNA of our sonic landscape. It echoes across generations and bends fearlessly through genres.
InterviewsMona et Toi deliver “Jail Cell” as they ready their debut album
Barcelona-based indie duo Mona et Toi retuned last week with a brand new single, presenting us with another showcase of their genre-blending sound. Called “Jail Cell”, the new song leans heavily into rock.
InterviewsRemington Super 60 return with new single, “Time to breathe”
Formed by Christoffer Schou in late 1998, just before the turn of the millennium, Norwegian indie pop band Remington Super 60 have delivered some great tunes over the years.
InterviewsExciting new artist Lula Gold shares bubbly new single “Wrong Lane”
Lula Gold Multi-talented artist Lula Gold is an exciting addition to the UK music scene. The Manchester-based alt-pop singer, songwriter & producer impressed us last year with her singles “Criminal Mind” and “Live Without You”.
InterviewsThe Living Orchestra Presents “Animal Party”: Hear the New Single
The song “Animal Party” by Canadian symphonic funk rock collective The Living Orchestra is really infectious. Blending funk grooves with rock rock and an orchestral texture, it shows us what the outfit is all about.
InterviewsTan Brown teases upcoming new EP with another single, “Green Glow”
Following a break that lasted a couple of years, Berlin-based R&B singer Tan Brown returned early this year with “S4TEOTW”. To new listeners, the song provided them an entry point into the world of the New York-native artist.
Industry NewsR&B singer Maxwell returns to SA in August
Multi award-winning American R&B & Neo-Soul icon, singer-songwriter and record producer, Maxwell, makes an exciting return to South Africa for anticipated shows set in Pretoria and Cape Town.
InterviewsStream RL’s first mixtape, Solitude
American singer and songwriter Robert Lavelle Huggar (now using the moniker RL) fronted the R&B group Next to massive success. He’s now doing solo projects. Recently, RL served up a new album called Solitude.
InterviewsListen: Cullen Emadrey – “DO THAT”
From Detroit comes this amazing artist Cullen Emadrey. You really need to give his latest single, “DO THAT”, a listen. The moody alt-R&B song is about an intense desire, the kind that makes one ignore red flags readily.