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Music Tech Europe Academy Opens Applications for 2024 Program: Tech Europe Academy, one of Europe’s key initiatives designed to help music startups gain traction, has opened applications for its 2024 program, with Music Ally (disclosure!) as one of the partners. The program will select 10 startups for an EU co-funded initiative, covering topics such as AI in music, music licensing, PR and communications, budgeting, sales, and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) matters. This announcement was made at the New Visions conference in Berlin. Alongside Music Ally, other partners for the 28-week program include UMG, Hemi, Lift99, Innovathens, and Orfium. It…

Mark Merlis – Dioses: Dominican singer-songwriter Merlis Camilo returns with one of her most intimate songs to date, Dioses—and what a comeback it is. After tracks like Como Antes and Hechicera, Merlis looks inward to rethink success, exposing the underbelly of fame. Listeners can expect ferocious bass lines and impactful melodies that amplify the track’s raw message. Camilo rejects the notion of being “superhuman” and reveals that fame (gloria) isn’t true happiness; instead, it’s often filled with masks and insecurity. Dioses stands out in the world of Indie Latin Pop—a bold, unfiltered track that’s sure to turn heads and spotlight Merlis…

Tyla’s previous year has been extraordinary. Her breakthrough single, “Water,” which was released in July 2023, started a worldwide trend with its well-known TikTok dance challenge. She won her first Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with the song, which racked up an incredible 29 million monthly Spotify plays. Even with the song’s extraordinary popularity, Tyla acknowledges that she was taken aback. Check out: Jump video by Tyla For me and my entire team, it was a complete surprise. It was a really amazing occasion, she remarks. The South African singer discusses her self-titled first album, “Tyla,” in the…

New York-based artist Lauren Minear shares her transformative new album, Boxing Day, featuring the fragile, urgent lead single, “Bruise.” Written in the aftermath of betrayal and self-reflection, the record traces a path through anger, shame, acceptance, and ultimately liberation. With raw confessional lyrics and immersive soundscapes that blend alternative, pop, rock, and folk, Boxing Day is Minear’s most ambitious work to date. Minear began writing the record in July 2023, after cutting ties with a creative agency she discovered had been stealing from her. “I always write my way through intense feelings,” she explains. “But I realized that the anger…

Joeboy – Adenuga Ft Qing Madi: Nigerian singer-songwriter and hitmaker Joeboy is back with another standout single, “Adenuga”—a fresh addition to his impressive run of releases this year. Lifted from the joint project Adenuga x Concerning, the track showcases Joeboy’s signature blend of smooth vocals and melodic precision. On this one, he links up with the ever-rising Qing Madi, who delivers a fiery verse that perfectly complements the song’s infectious energy. DOWNLOAD MP3 With production handled by Joeboy himself alongside the talented Prestig, “Adenuga” is a seamless mix of vibrant Afropop and heartfelt expression. It’s a track that highlights Joeboy’s…

Lil Mosey – Fall City: Lil Mosey steps into a new era with Fall City, an 8-track project that blends his melodic bounce with the atmospheric tones of the Pacific Northwest. The EP marks a more personal and introspective chapter for the Seattle-born artist, offering fans a deeper look into his growth, creativity, and renewed focus. Fall City brings together the sounds that shaped Mosey’s rise with the evolution of an artist maturing in real time. It’s both nostalgic and forward-looking, balancing the smooth, melodic flow that made him a breakout star with lush, moody production inspired by his hometown.…