Rising Comorian artist Naid is closing the year with “Bagougou,” an Afro R&B–kompa single that dives into the heart of “goumin” (heartbreak), longing, loneliness, and the desire to see a loved one one last time.
American artist ØLVS has released a new single “Combatant,” a fierce Afro House track driven by tension and energy, and call and response.
The self-produced single was in inspired by the idea of a kingdom, the song shifted to a battle-ready vibe with the addition of African vocals, featuring dynamic male and female contrasts vocals backed by distinctive drums and bass.
ØLVS also designed the artwork for the cover, depicting a warrior before a rising sun.
Turkish producer Emiryo returns with a new single titled “Fire Burn”, a track that explores disco, pop and house music through a blend of electronic elements and synth sounds.
The track that confirms his musical identity at the crossroads of Afro, tribal, and house.
“La Gusta La Plata” is built around incisive percussion and organic rhythms that recall Afro and tribal roots while fitting into an ultra-modern house production.
“La Gusta La Plata” by Bakioo is out now on all platforms.
Italian pianist and composer Niel Lian has released his debut EP Resilience in a World of Fire which explores themes of fragility, distance, and belonging.
The EP consists entirely of solo piano pieces, each one tracing a step in a journey. From healing, to confronting fears, to moments of reaction and recognition.
The title track best defines its essence: a meditation on fragility, endurance, and the quiet forms of strength that hold us together when everything seems to be burning around us.
Niel Lian’s music brings together elements of classical tradition and contemporary minimalism, drawing inspiration from Chopin, Philip Glass, Wim Mertens, Max Richter, Nils Frahm, and the psychologically aware approach of Peter Gabriel.
The Resilience in a World on Fire EP by Niel Lian is out now on all platforms.
There are moments when the stars align with extraordinary precision,” says EXVCT “This track is the result of a rare cosmic alignment: two creative satellites, long orbiting together, finally merging their energies into a single piece of art.”
“Satellites” by EXVCT and KITI is out now on all platforms.