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Afrofusion artist Jay Suave has released his highly anticipated new single, That’s Why, out now across all streaming platforms. Blending Afrobeats, Afropop and Afrofusion, the track marks the first offering from his forthcoming project, Reminisce, and sets the tone for the next chapter of his artistic journey. That’s Why was born out of the energy of Shatta Wale’s Like My Ting (Everybody Like My Ting), after Jay Suave’s producer creatively wove elements of the record into the beat. Rather than simply recreating the original, Jay Suave used it as a springboard to tell his own story, channelling his journey, confidence and the mindset behind his signature Suavay Steez. The…

Liverpool singer-songwriter Craig Cavanagh releases his first new music in over a decade with 13 Summers Later, charting everything that has happened in his life since his 2013 debut, Green Eyed Soul. Blending pop, reggae, dancehall, soul and live instrumentation, the EP explores love, loss and the process of finding oneself again, turning personal growth and grief into songs designed to feel universal. The opening track, Autumn XIII–XVI Interlude, reflects on the years since his last release, including the illness and death of his father from cancer in 2016, and closes with a genuine voicemail message his father once left him. The closing track, Outside…

Ahead of their forthcoming debut EP, Victoria, BC alternative pop-rock duo Miss the Heart drop “Know Me Better,” an explosive new single that transforms betrayal into empowerment. Equal parts soaring pop anthem and hard-hitting rock release, the track pairs infectious vocal hooks with thunderous guitar breakdowns to deliver an unapologetic statement about reclaiming your power from the narcissists who underestimated you. Already earning significant early momentum, “Know Me Better” was selected as The Zone @91-3’s Band of the Month for July 2026, received airplay across campus and community radio stations nationwide, and landed on the Mediabase Alternative Rock Most Added…

Continuing to build her vibrant, sun-soaked world, Baja California-based singer-songwriter Sia Shells shares “No Bad Days,” a shimmering, tropical pop single inspired by the everyday magic of life on Mexico’s East Cape. Blending dreamy electro-pop production with island rhythms and vivid coastal imagery, the track captures the carefree feeling of surrendering to the ocean, slowing down, and discovering that happiness can be found in life’s simplest moments. Inspired by the local philosophy synonymous with Baja California Sur, “No Bad Days” takes its title from a phrase seen throughout Los Cabos – painted across businesses, bumper stickers, and storefronts as a gentle reminder…

Glasgow outfit Dragged Up shares “Rapunzel,” the blistering A-side of a new double single backed by the brooding companion piece “Black Carbon,” available only for physical purchase. Equal parts garage-punk, art rock, and glorious racket, “Rapunzel” is a wild, driving tribute to the disaffected ‘60s teenagers who made beautiful noise in their garages, pairing primitive riffs, frenetic X-Ray Spex-inspired saxophone, and relentless momentum into one of the band’s most immediate releases to date. Together, the two tracks offer another unpredictable glimpse into the band’s forthcoming third album, Trzy. “‘Rapunzel’ is a celebration of all the freak flag flyers of the…

Jamaican artist Andrew Bionic has released his latest single, Mi Have the Peeny, out now across all major streaming platforms. Released on 10th August 2026, the track arrives as an addition to the Reggae and Dancehall genres, built to get bodies moving and energy levels rising. The single was created with one clear ambition: to capture the excitement of the dancehall experience and put the genre’s newest dance moves on full display. From the gyrations to the hand movements, the accompanying visuals reflect exactly what is happening in the streets right now, offering an authentic snapshot of contemporary dancehall culture in motion. Musically, Mi…

Love rarely follows a straight path. It moves through moments of certainty and doubt, closeness and distance, heartbreak and healing. On her latest EP, Rotterdam based independent pop artist Mari Ova transforms those experiences into a deeply personal collection of songs that feel both intimate and universally relatable. After unveiling each track individually between February and July, Mari Ova has officially completed her third EP, a contemporary pop project that captures the emotional complexities of relationships, personal growth, and the courage required to begin again. Rather than presenting listeners with a traditional release, Mari Ova chose to tell her story…

Barbara “Stonye” Figueroa, legendary member of The Ikettes, the female vocal group who backed the Ike and Tina Turner Revue, has died at age 78. According to a statement from the family, Figueroa died on July 5 in Las Vegas, following a courageous battle with illness. For more than six decades, Figueroa’s fingerprints could be found throughout the entertainment industry, not only on stages around the world, but throughout the lives of legendary performers, celebrated vocal groups, and the countless artists and young people she mentored along the way. Born February 29, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Figueroa entered the world with a…

There is something refreshingly honest about an artist who chooses vulnerability over perfection. At just 22, Jenna Raine is doing exactly that. Her debut album, Jeans, Boys & Jesus, arrives as more than a collection of songs. It feels like a carefully assembled scrapbook filled with memories, prayers, heartbreak, friendships, and the everyday experiences that define early adulthood. Across 12 deeply personal tracks, Raine invites listeners into her world, capturing the emotional highs and lows of navigating life while holding tightly to the people and values that keep her grounded. The album reflects every part of who she is. Her…

Some stories refuse to let us go.They linger long after the final page has been turned, following us into our daily lives and quietly demanding to be revisited. Occasionally, those stories become something more. They become an obsession, a source of inspiration, or the beginning of an entirely new creative journey. For award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Kate Schutt, that story was A Woman in the Polar Night, the remarkable 1934 memoir written by Austrian painter and writer Christiane Ritter. What began as a profound connection to Ritter’s account of survival in the Arctic eventually evolved into “Drumfire of…