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  • American Singer Elend Winthrop Releases Emotionally Charged EP ‘Your Heroes Hate You Too’

    American Singer Elend Winthrop Releases Emotionally Charged EP ‘Your Heroes Hate You Too’

    American singer Elend Winthrop is back with a new EP Your Heroes Hate You Too.

    The Seattle artist’s latest is an explosion of pent-up energy, perfecting her signature blend of intimate lyricism and electronic exploration.

    Sophia Brusasco had spent much of her life learning to express her inner life through music, but when she debuted the Winthrop persona, she was able to truly tap into her authenticity for the first time.

    Across five genuinely unpredictable tracks, she fully realizes the potential hinted at by her first singles. While a lifelong fascination with trap and dubstep has always been at the heart of her sound, these new songs also showcase a keen pop sensibility.

    “It may be confusing, but that’s by design,” she says. “These songs came from some confusing situations.”

    The EP’s title track is perhaps the most poignant of the producer’s young career. It’s her most intricately produced, layering her vocals into a mesmerizing sound.

    Listen to Your Heroes Hate You Too by Elend Winthrop

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  • British DJ Duo Audiojack Share New Single “9pm At The Diner” Inspired by 80s American Movies

    British DJ Duo Audiojack Share New Single “9pm At The Diner” Inspired by 80s American Movies

    British DJs Rich and Jamie who are collectively known as Audiojack, are tapping into nostalgia with their new single “9pm  at the diner” which was inspired by classic American movies of the 80s. 

    “It’s the sort of track we might play at an outdoor summer party as the sun goes does, feelgood vibes all round,” Audiojack explains. 

    “The idea for 9pm At The Diner was born when we came across the dusty old chords sample, which reminded us of classic 80s movies, and conjured up feelings of an imagined American youth, riding around on BMXs, going for milkshakes and burgers at the diner etc, so we kept that nostalgic vibe in mind and created the track around that theme. 

    Listen to “9pm at the Diner” by Audiojack

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  • French DJ Dotcom Shares Sizzling New Single “Sexy Body” 

    French DJ Dotcom Shares Sizzling New Single “Sexy Body” 

    Paris-based Afrobeats DJ DOTCOM drops his sizzling new single “Sexy Body” — a rhythm- heavy celebration of self-love, confidence, and the raw magnetism of the feminine spirit.

    Produced by DJ DOTCOM himself, the track blends seductive melodies with dancefloor-ready grooves, made for both clubs and headphones.

    Inspired by a real-life encounter, “Sexy Body” tells the story of a woman who stands out — not by size or status — but by the fearless energy she carries. While surrounded by her friends, it was her confidence that caught DJ DOTCOM’s attention and sparked a rush of wild, unshakable thoughts.

    “She was the smallest of the group, but her vibe? Unmatched. She made me feel something I couldn’t ignore,” says DJ DOTCOM.

    Listen to “Sexy Body” by DJ Dotcom

  • UK Afrobeats Artist Naza SYF Releases Bold New Single “Show It” 

    UK Afrobeats Artist Naza SYF Releases Bold New Single “Show It” 

    Nigerian-born, London-based rising star Naza SYF returns with a new single titled “Show It”, track that merges Afrobeat, soul, hip-hop, and streetwise rhythm.

    “Show It” marks a new chapter in Naza SYF’s genre-defying sound — one that balances vulnerability with swagger, intensity with groove. 

    Built on smooth percussive layers, subtle melodic textures, and emotionally resonant lyrics, the track invites listeners to let go of inhibition and fully express who they are.

    Known for his signature tag “Za Vibes Only”Naza SYF, explains the inspiration behind the track: “I wrote ‘Show It’ to reflect what most people are afraid to do — be real with their feelings. 

    Whether it’s love, ambition, attraction, or truth, it takes courage to be seen without filters. This track is me saying: stop hiding — show it.”

    Listen to “Show It” by Naza SYF

    @naza__syf

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  • Grammy Winner Angelique Kidjo to Receive A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Others 

    Grammy Winner Angelique Kidjo to Receive A Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Alongside Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Others 

    Beninese singer and five-time Grammy award winner, Angélique Kidjo, will become the first African artist in history to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Kidjo,64, was one of recipients announced during a conference by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles, unveiling the Class of 2026 honourees.

    A total of 34 global entertainment figures including Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Deepika Padukone, and Lea Salonga will be honoured at this year’s ceremony.

    Other honourees on the 2026 list include Emily Blunt who’s set to reprise her role in the sequel to the beloved classic The Devil Wears Prada, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Rami Malek and Josh Groban.

  • Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    Grammy Winner Burna Boy to Feature Sir Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey and Stromae on ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Album

    Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy has shared the track list for his new album No Sign of Weakness which come out on Friday 11th of July.

    The 16-track project will feature British music legend Sir Mick Jagger of 1960s band, Rolling Stones, Shaboozey, Belgina rapper Stromae and rapper Travis Scott who collaborated with Burna on “Ta Ta Ta” an already released single from the album.

    No Sign of Weakness will be Burna Boy’s eight studio album.

  • Ghanaian Artist Bollie Fuses Afrobeats, Amapiano and Azonto on New Single “Be Aware”

    Ghanaian Artist Bollie Fuses Afrobeats, Amapiano and Azonto on New Single “Be Aware”

    Ghanaian artist Bollie is back with a new single “Be Aware” a fusion of Afrobeats, Amapiano and Azonto.

    In his second release of the year since “Kindess” the artist burst who into the limelight in 2006 with “You May Kiss the Bride” takes fans back to the early days of his careee when  his sound was heavily dominated by rap in his mother tongue of  “Akan” 

    Listen to “Be Aware” by Bollie

    @bolliescana

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  • Afrobeats Artist Vizco Shares New Single “Destiny”

    Afrobeats Artist Vizco Shares New Single “Destiny”

    Emerging Afrobeats singer Vizco returns with a new single titled “Destiny,” a track that explores the intersection of fate, struggle, and spiritual purpose.

    Blending soulful guitar chords, deep log drum bounce, and chant-style vocal hooks, Destiny stands out as a bold yet intimate offering that showcases Vizco’s signature sound-a genre-fluid fusion of Afropop, soul, and modern Nigerian rhythm.

    “This song is about walking in your truth, even when the road is heavy,” Vizco explains. “Destiny was born from a place of reflection, pain, and growth. I wanted something that speaks to the spirit, not just the ears.”

    Listen to “Destiny” by Vizco

    @vizcomusic_

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  • Austrian Band Invara Velis Combine AI, Medieval Mysticism and Modern Technology on Latest  Album Sonara Victoria Rendered in Specially Developed Language 

    Austrian Band Invara Velis Combine AI, Medieval Mysticism and Modern Technology on Latest  Album Sonara Victoria Rendered in Specially Developed Language 

    Austrian band Invara Velis have unveiled their latest album Sonara Victoria, which artfully combines medieval mysticism, AI and modern technology to create a unique sonic experience.

    The project is characterized by atmospheric melodies, a mystical atmosphere and vocals in a specially designed artistic language.

    Led by multidisciplinary artist and designer Andre Hammer who brings years of in graphic design, programming and music to the table.

    “I wanted to create music that isn’t just heard, but deeply felt—a world to escape into, but also one that helps us come back to ourselves, explains Andre Hammer.

    Listen to Sonara Victoria by Invara Velis 

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  • American Artists HVRCRFT and Layne Tadesse Release New Single “Listen to the Sound” Under Record Label Founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P

    American Artists HVRCRFT and Layne Tadesse Release New Single “Listen to the Sound” Under Record Label Founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P

    American artists HVRCRFT and  Layne Tadesse have collaborated on a new single “Listen to the Sound” 

    A blend of reggae and electronic music, the track was released under Circus Records – one of the world’s most influential dubstep labels, founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P.

    It blends Layne Tadesse’s soulful reggae vocals with HVRCRFT’s signature festival-ready bass, delivering a fresh, genre-blurring sound.

    Listen to “ Listen to the Sound”  by HVRCRFT and Layne Tadesse

    @hvrcrftmusic

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