Rooted in her native Mayotte and of Malagasy heritage, Zily creates music that transcends borders.
Over vibrant Amapiano rhythms from South Africa, she weaves together Shimaoré, Kibushi, and a message that resonates deeply: “Uncle, where are you? The time has come. You must wake up.”
Following the success of “Tsika” and “Amani”, “Zama” marks the next chapter in her artistic rise, as she continues to expand her reach from Mayotte to the world. “I want to meet other cultures, share my own, bring our languages, our instruments, our sounds together,” she said during a recent recording session for her upcoming album.
“This song was born at a time when I myself needed to remember that even on the hardest days, there is something inside us that keeps shining,” says Lurdes. “I hope that whoever listens to this song feels inspired not to give up on their truth, their dreams, their light. I want ‘Luz do Sol’ to inspire people to embrace their own strength and to find beauty in every new day.”
“Luz do Sol” blends the essence of afro-pop with electronic beats and the sensual groove of amapiano, in a production that highlights the artist’s voice and soul.
The lyrics speak of self-love, faith, resilience, and the freedom to be -themes that have defined Lurdes’s journey both online and offline, on and off stage.
Canadian artist Hugh O is proud to announce the upcoming release of over 70 albums.
In parallel to this emblematic project, Hugh O is working on several other albums in different styles, blending the softness of techno music with airy and immersive compositions.
These projects, merging the finesse of soft techno with Hugh O’s creativity, promise to offer a unique and captivating musical experience to his listeners.
His albums is the result of a profound artistic exploration and a dedication to his inspirations and emotions, both lived and future.
A fusion of electro pop, trance, EDM & dance pop, the tracks is featured on his new album The Way to the Good Life
“I wanted to make a track that could sound optimistic and uplifting and with some catchy synths and sampled vocals that gives a motivational message about keep fighting to achieve your goals, whether it’s to be accepted socially or make a positive difference,” explains the artist who was born Fred Rydén.
“I saw the importance to start off after the album opening New Era/Scars Healed, as something to get up and take a chance to keep
on fighting even facing a risk against all odds (as the title refers)”
Listen to Against All Odds (We Can Make It Together)” by FREDYRD
Departing from his signature high-energy style, Remo dives into the world of emotional afro-house, offering a track that is as warm and hopeful as a midsummer sunset.
“Will Be OK” is a story of love that survives storms, doubts, and distance. Masha Tiss delivers a touching vocal performance, turning the message “We will be okay” into both a mantra and a promise.
Her lyrics speak to the universal human need for connection and reassurance.
With a slower tempo and laid-back groove, Remo’s production creates a space where feelings can breathe.
“This song is something new for me. I slowed things down, gave more space for emotion, and Masha brought in a raw honesty that took it to another level,” says DJ Remo.
“Will Be OK” stands as a powerful artistic bridge between Poland and Ukraine – a musical reminder that even in uncertain times, there is strength in unity, love, and shared sound.
Listen to “Will Be Okay” by DJ Remo and Masha Tiss
Afrobeats artists Tyla and Ayra Starr will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival which will take place on September 27, 2025 at New York’s at Central Park.
Tyla and Ayra Starr will perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York pic.twitter.com/5UOXMxlg1H
— Afrobeats Head Loves Timothee Ideh (@AfrobeatsHead) July 22, 2025
Other performers at the event which will be hosted by Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman include The Weeknd, Shakira, and Mariah the Scientist.
Under the theme “Amplify the Movement,” this year’s festival continues Global Citizen’s mission to combat poverty, inequality, and social injustice through music and advocacy.
The Global Citizen Festival merges entertainment and activism, offering a platform for world leaders, artists, and advocates to drive progress.
Manufracture Music, the solo electronic project of Austrian artist Valerian Steel, known for its intense fusion of EDM, Darkwave, and Industrial EDM, has released new single “Isolated”
“Isolated“ captures the emotional tension of alienation in the digital age, wrapped in hypnotic beats and Gothic textures.
“It reflects the sense of inner fracture and emotional disconnect that comes from living in a hyper-connected world that often leaves us more alone than ever before,” says the artist.
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The song deals with a human soul that tries to overcome social isolation but cannot succeed.
Listen to “Isolated” by Valerian Steel and Manufracture Music
The hip-swaying uplifting melodic techno track is part of his forthcoming double LP, a concept album steeped in the lore of the graphic novel series THE PANHARMONION CHRONICLES, also created and written by Henry Chebaane, the artist behind the LX8 (Life x Infinity) project.
The song “Ghosts of Sound” is the title of vol.2 in the graphic novel series, due to be published during Winter 2025 by Supanova Media. This second book and related songs follow on from the first novel TIMES OF LONDON, published in 2023.
THE PANHARMONION CHRONICLES narrate the story of Alex Campbell, a multi-cultural female music composer who struggles with a conflicted identity, a traumatic past and repressed supernatural abilities while fighting a violent supremacist cult through Time.
In the novel Ghosts of Sound, Alex – a DJ and EDM producer, travels back to the 19th century and uses electronic dance music to boost the courage of a community of immigrants fighting off a tyrannical imperialist power.
The novel is a blend of science-fiction, horror, and alternative history that invites questions about contemporary social issues; spiced by hints of humour, pop culture and references that will appeal to dance music lovers of all genres.
LX8 is the musical alias for French-British songwriter, artist, author and designer Henry Chebaane. Inspired by the example of film director John Carpenter who also produces music and comics, LX8 has started his own musical journey, and “Ghosts of Sound” was his debut single in 2023.
Since then, he has released several more tracks of dance music with a wide variety of melodic techno vibes.
A recent arrival on the EDM scene, LX8 music style defies easy description but can be summarised as a “sonic quest into the human consciousness and the nature of reality.” A fan of house and trance music of the last four decades, LX8 wants to keep these sounds alive and inclusive for a new generation of global listeners from all cultures.
As an award-winning multimedia storyteller, Henry Chebaane also produces and directs his own videos, often set in locations that he has designed himself.
His first graphic novel “The Panharmonion Chronicles: Times of London” was published in 2023 by Supanova Media and has become a cult thriller with electronic music fans. His next novel in the same series is “Ghosts of Sound”, which is also the title of a forthcoming double album.
The concept double LP is a sonic exploration of The Panharmonion Chronicles story and its speculative universe, blending euphoric music and melodic techno with dark cinema.
Inspired by Zinoleesky and produced by S Sonic who’s also working with BhadBoi OML, “Loving You” blends Zilanzi’s soulful vocals with introspective lyrics to create a chill, danceable sound.
