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InterviewsListen: “I Thank You” by Sunstone
London music producer Sunstone (or Sunstone Collective) has just released a new album. It is a 14-song collection called Ultima: Ascension. One of the track on the album is “I Thank You”, a soulful track with textured production.
InterviewsGet Drawn Into the Dreamy Soundscape of Kina and EKKSTACY’s “Impatience”
A Naples native, Italian producer Kina got catapulted to break-out success by single “Get You The Moon” (featuring Snøw). His debut album (and the only one released so far) arrived in 2023, deeply cementing his place in the indie musician…
InterviewsMaster Peace teams up with Thomas Day for this earmworm called “Love Hate”
Right on the heels of rising London artist Master Peace’s warmly received EP, Stupid Kids, arrives a new single. Called “Love Hate”, the song is a collaboration with Thomas Day, the rising pop singer-songwriter from the US.
Industry NewsBroadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids passes away at 49
South Africa’s media and entertainment industry is mourning the loss of broadcaster and presenter Johnny Davids, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the age of 49.
Industry NewsThe 2026 Music Business Masterclass
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro), in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, is pleased to announce the 2026 intake of the Music Business Masterclass (MBM).
Industry NewsTamia to headline Women’s Month celebration tour across SA
International R&B star Tamia is set to return to South Africa this August as the headline act for The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience, bringing her signature soulful sound to three major cities.
InterviewsNew Song: Listen to “Wasted” by Tender Glue
Listening to the song “Wasted” by Tender Glue is a really gripping experience. It had me ‘googling’ about the artist, or should we say band, after just one listen.
InterviewsDon Diablo joined by Tanzanian singer Ben Pol & Kenya’s Juliani for new anthem “Lete Sound”
Global dance music icon Don Diablo sampled that East African flavour on his latest single, “Lete Sound”. Featuring vocals by Tanzanian singer Ben Pol and Kenyan hip hop artist Juliani, the afro house track brims with tropical-flavour…
InterviewsMarlen Tjøsvoll – “Song In My Head”—Listen
Norwegian singer and songwriter Marlen Tjøsvoll is a truly special talent. After her standout performances at the The Voice Norway 2025, we all knew it was just a matter of time before she has the world at her feet.
InterviewsThe Huntress and Holder of Hands presents “Promethean”: listen
The Huntress and Holder of Hands, the musical project of songwriter MorganEve Swain, is readying a new album called Babylon.