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  • Cherim releases “Batraz” from the album ‘Ğymaq’

    Cherim releases “Batraz” from the album ‘Ğymaq’

    Cherim has released “Batraz,” a track from the album Ğymaq, released through Ored Recordings.

    “Batraz” is built entirely from vocal recordings by Ramazan Daur, Kazbek Nagaroko, and Tizhin Gup, originally featured on “Shopsh: Circassian Vocal Tradition of Zhiu”. The track draws on Circassian vocal traditions and reworks archival material through sampling and experimental production techniques.

    The song forms part of Ğymaq, an album constructed from recordings previously released by Ored Recordings. Across the project, traditional Circassian singing, shichepshin (violin) melodies, pkhachich (percussion), and archival recordings are transformed through ambient textures, layered processing, and electronic manipulation. The album centers on themes of culture, tradition, home, language, and memory.

    The title Ğymaq translates as “Cry.” According to Cherim, the project reflects on experiences of life in the Republic of Adygea, as well as memories of family, friends, music, and language. Each track is created using material drawn from different recordings in the Ored Recordings catalog.

    “Batraz” and the album Ğymaq by Cherim are available on m streaming platforms.

  • Gil Semedo releases ‘Caboswing: The New Chapter’ album and announces Lisbon Coliseu dos Recreios concert

    Gil Semedo releases ‘Caboswing: The New Chapter’ album and announces Lisbon Coliseu dos Recreios concert

    Gil Semedo has released a new album titled Caboswing: The New Chapter and announced a concert at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon scheduled for September 11, 2026.

    The album continues the Caboswing style, a genre created by Gil Semedo that blends Cape Verdean music with pop, R&B, zouk, and ragga muffin influences. It features collaborations with artists including Dino d’Santiago, DJ Nays, Tó Semedo, and Semedo’s daughter, Melodia, alongside producers GSpro, Motamorphasis, Young Max, and RJ.

    Caboswing: The New Chapter is described as focusing on the continued evolution of Caboswing as a genre shaped by diaspora identity and intergenerational collaboration. It brings together established and emerging contributors as part of a long-running musical framework developed over nearly 35 years.

    Gil Semedo is a Cape Verdean artist known for creating Caboswing and is widely referred to as the “King of Cape Verdean Pop.” His discography includes albums such as “Verdadi”, “Nos Lider”, and “Dedicaçon”, with reported sales of over one million records.

    The concert at Coliseu dos Recreios will feature material from the new album alongside earlier releases from his catalog. Tickets are available online.

    Caboswing: The New Chapter by Gil Semedo is now available on streaming platforms. 

  • Neon Radiation releases electronic music single “Hidden Talents”

    Neon Radiation releases electronic music single “Hidden Talents”

    British artist Neon Radiation has released a new single titled “Hidden Talents.”

    The track is built on a 117 BPM, B minor electronic production and is described as a dark cinematic electronic pop record. It features synth-pop and drum and bass elements and is positioned as a sync-ready composition.

    “Hidden Talents” focuses on themes of mystery, identity, nightlife and reveal scenes. It is intended for use in visual contexts such as drama, thriller, fashion, tech, crime and urban settings.

    Neon Radiation is the alias of songwriter and producer Gary Blake. The project draws from 80s synth pop and new wave influences alongside contemporary electronic production styles.

    “Hidden Talents” by Neon Radiation is available on streaming platforms.

  • etinosa releases Hip Hop/Rap single “Snxpchxt”

    etinosa releases Hip Hop/Rap single “Snxpchxt”

    Nigerian artist etinosa has released a new single titled “Snxpchxt,” a Hip Hop and Rap record.

    The track appears as part of the artist’s 2026 releases and continues a run of singles issued in recent years, including “Chandelier,” “Bullet,” and “Zu Clean.” 

    “Snxpchxt” sits within etinosa’s Hip Hop/Rap catalogue.

    Snxpchxt” by etinosa is available on streaming platforms.

  • Julian Faith releases Big Beat / rockabilly fusion single “Rockabeat”

    Julian Faith releases Big Beat / rockabilly fusion single “Rockabeat”

    Finnish artist Julian Faith has released “Rockabeat,” a Big Beat and rockabilly-influenced single.

    The track blends distorted rockabilly guitar riffs and slap-back bass with a gritty electronic foundation. It is built around high-energy, club-focused production with hip-hop-influenced vocal delivery.

    The sound draws on 1950s rock-and-roll styling and warehouse rave aesthetics, combining vintage swagger with modern electronic intensity. It also recalls the energy and experimental approach associated with acts such as The Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim.

    “Rockabeat” by Julian Faith is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Hugh O releases new single “Falling for Her”

    Hugh O releases new single “Falling for Her”

    Canadian artist Hugh O has released a new single titled “Falling for Her.”

    The track follows a series of recent releases from the artist, including “Little Girl,” “Rosa (Radio Edit)” and “Barefoot (Radio Edit).”

    “Falling for Her” by Hugh O is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • Contenance releases EP ‘Feel Feel Touch Touch’ via klaus:elle

    Contenance releases EP ‘Feel Feel Touch Touch’ via klaus:elle

    Swiss artist Contenance has released a new EP titled Feel Feel Touch Touch via klaus elle.

    klaus:elle is an electronic music label based in Zurich, Switzerland.

    The project features a blend of melodic and groove-driven electronic production across multiple tracks, including the title track “Feel Feel Touch Touch” and “Los Molinos.”

    The title track is built around bass-led pressure and stab synth patterns aimed at the dance floor, while “Los Molinos” introduces a warmer rhythmic structure with a more continuous melodic flow.

    The release also includes remixes from Marco Weber and Soma Soul. Weber delivers a more driving club-oriented interpretation, while Soma Soul introduces a more cinematic and melodic approach.

    “Feel Feel Touch Touch” by Contenance is available on digital streaming platforms.

  • iQoniK Releases Drum and Bass Single “Weightless”

    iQoniK Releases Drum and Bass Single “Weightless”

    Canadian artist iQoniK has released a new single titled “Weightless”, a drum and bass track that arrived on May 8, 2026.

    The song centres on themes of letting go, emotional release, and finding moments of calm amid everyday noise. It’s described it as a reflection on drifting, breathing, and moving forward, using imagery such as rain-soaked streets and blurred city lights.

    Built around atmospheric textures and melodic drum and bass rhythms, “Weightless” balances energetic movement with a more reflective tone.

    “Weightless” by iQoniK is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ari Fraser Releases New Single “If Only You Would See Me”

    Ari Fraser Releases New Single “If Only You Would See Me”

    American artist Ari Fraser has released a new single titled “If Only You Would See Me”.

    The track is presented as an alternative ballad built around soft vocals, atmospheric production, and introspective songwriting. It examines themes of emotional distance, unresolved connection, and the desire to be understood by someone who has become emotionally unavailable.

    Lyrics referenced in the release include the lines, “Caught between silence and truth I can’t defend” and “Maybe if I breathe / I’ll feel you in the air,” which reflect the song’s focus on longing, silence, and self-preservation.

    Musically, “If Only You Would See Me” combines elements of alternative pop with understated instrumentation and cinematic textures. The release places emphasis on mood and lyrical storytelling, exploring the emotional space between attachment and separation.

    “If Only You Would See Me” by Ari Fraser is available on streaming platforms.

  • Jhon François François Releases New Single “This My Universe”

    Jhon François François Releases New Single “This My Universe”

    Belgian artist Jhon François François has released a new single titled “This My Universe”, a track centred on themes of hope, spirituality, unity, and human reflection.

    The song explores humanity’s place in the universe and encourages listeners to reflect on ideas of peace, awareness, and connection. The release forms part of the artist’s broader focus on themes related to spirituality, hope, and the human condition.

    Jhon François François describes “This My Universe” as a personal artistic work that examines questions about existence and shared human experiences. The track presents these themes through a contemporary musical approach while drawing attention to ideas of light, reflection, and unity.

    The artist’s catalogue is built around similar subject matter, with previous works also addressing universal and spiritual themes.

    “This My Universe” by Jhon François François is available on all streaming platforms.