We spoke to Belgrade-based musician Neacal about his musical background, songwriting process and debut single ‘The Bell’ which was released on 19 July via Neacal Music. He has been a composer for over 16 years, and is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer. Neacal is the emerging chamber pop project of an artist whose journey began as the founder of one of the most revered instrumental progressive/post-rock bands from Eastern Europe. Through resilience and adaptation, Neacal’s story is a testament ..read more

UK acoustic folk duo Burr Island released their debut album, Days Dreamt, on 5th July through Left Foot Records. Produced by the renowned Steve Cradock and mastered by Julian Lowe, known for his work with Jamiroquai and Massive Attack, this album signifies a major milestone for the band. Burr Island, lifelong friends Tom England and Oskar Porter, has already received accolades from music legends like Robert Plant and Noel Gallagher. Their initial four releases have collectively amassed 250,000 streams across various platforms, showcasing their growing popularity and hinting at a bright future ..read more

California-based Sierra Leonean producer Thy Young aka Francis Tiffa Williams unveiled his debut album, Scent Of Amie, on June 14th, 2024 via Survival Records LLC. In addition to this, he will be sharing an accompanying music video to the album’s focus track ‘Enjoyment’. Two singles were released ahead of the album – the first titled ‘Luck’, earned praise from EARMILK, with the second single ‘Cocoa (Coco)’  receiving support from Music In Africa. Francis has garnered recognition for his work as a producer. Regarded as one of the best producers in Sierra Leone, Thy Young is the man behind ..read more

Alt-pop powerhouse I’MMORTAL unleashed her third single, ‘KILLED U IN A DREAM’, under her own label, Immortality. Based in New York and London, I’MMORTAL is a multifaceted artist, spanning music production, vocals, visual art, and creative direction. Her digital journey began in August 2023 with the tech-house track ‘Versace Spaceship’, followed by the electropop hit ‘Supervillain’ in October, earning acclaim from CLASH Magazine and Earmilk. Despite her newcomer status, I’MMORTAL has seen a steady rise in streams, monthly listeners, and organic playlist placements, with her first two singles a ..read more

Multicultural musician Maike Valentina Kusserow aka Daada is set to unveil a new single, ‘Song For You’, on May 24, 2024 via Daada Music. Daada recently went viral on TikTok and Instagram in Kenya, amassing over 500K views on two videos of her singing. Her music has earned Spotify and Boomplay editorial playlisting, airplay and interviews in Europe, Africa and Latin America. Daada was also nominated by Amazon Music Germany Breakthrough & All Hands on Deck as Top-6 Newcomer. ‘Song For You’ is an uplifting track that warms the listener from the inside. A gentle, hypnotic Afropop beat drives ..read more

Eloise Viola’s debut album Glasshouse is a passionate pop record from the London-based singer, songwriter and vocal powerhouse, which shares her messages of self-love, self-empowerment and hard-won independent strength. Not only has it achieved strong UK radio support including BBC Radio 2 and BBC Introducing on Radio 1, but it has become a hit in Latin America and also topped the fan-voted chart at EDM Radio Spain for five months. BBC Introducing continue to be a strong advocate for Eloise ahead of the album and will be airing a live session from the singer the day before the album release. T ..read more

The boundary-pushing artist Okayracer has skyrocketed into the limelight with his intense beats and infectious energy. Okayracer has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music, earning acclaim and securing coveted spots on Spotify’s hyperpop, feedBack, and unleashed playlists. ‘Okayraver’ is a pulsating journey through house and underground rave influences, creating a kaleidoscope of vibrant soundscapes that captivate and electrify listeners. With influences ranging from Radiohead’s introspective electronica to the rawness of Vince Staples, Okayracer is known for a sound unlike any ..read more

Sierra Leonean producer Thy Young, currently based in California, unveiled his latest single ‘Luck’ featuring Rahim on March 28, 2024, under Survival Records, LLC. This release offers a glimpse into his forthcoming album, Scent of Amie, slated for launch on June 14, 2024. Renowned for his exceptional production skills, Thy Young is celebrated as one of Sierra Leone’s foremost producers. His impressive body of work includes collaborations with notable artists such as Kontri Boss, Dom B., and Swadu Natasha Beckley. Noteworthy accolades include clinching the Best Music Producer award at the Sierr ..read more

Emerging alt pop sensation Nastiya Kai is set to unleash another single and video, ‘Party At My House’, on April 19th, 2024 via her imprint Nastiya Kai Music. She has also announced the release of her debut album, Demon Era, set to drop later in 2024. ‘Party At My House’ follows the release of her haunting hit ‘Bury Me’ in October 2023, which received support from NOTION Magazine, CLASH Magazine, and EARMILK as well as landing her an interview with Numéro Magazine and airplay on Flux FM. With her music accumulating more than 141 500 streams and counting, Nastiya Kai is carving a place for hers ..read more

Timeless trio KARMACODA released their latest single, ‘Unfolded (Put a Little Love)’, on March 22nd, 2024, via Sola Musa Music. Following their January 2024 release of ‘Try At Me,’ praised by NOTION Magazine, the San Franciscan outfit consists of Jessica Ford (vocals), Brett Crockett aka B. (vocals and producer), and Eric Matsuno (bass and unique elements). Their music has been acclaimed by EARMILK, CLASH Magazine, and Wonderland Magazine, while also receiving airplay on NPR Music and RTÉ 2XM. With a diverse discography, film and TV placements, and numerous awards over two decades, KARMACODA b ..read more