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  • VOS releases new Afro House single “My Ride or Die”

    VOS releases new Afro House single “My Ride or Die”

    London-based independent artist and producer VOS has released “My Ride or Die,” an Afro House track about friendship and chosen family.

    The song is built around a steady groove, layered percussion and a recurring chorus, with lyrics centred on loyalty and the relationships that endure over time.

    A music video accompanies the release, set against a rainy London night and featuring warm indoor scenes, reflective streets and a blue performance car. VOS appears in the video alongside a real-life friend.

    VOS works across Afro House, Sahara House and Melodic House, handling writing, production, mixing, mastering and visual direction on his releases.

    “My Ride or Die” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Arin Rebo releases new piano piece “Oarfish Ascending”

    Arin Rebo releases new piano piece “Oarfish Ascending”

    Arin Rebo has released “Oarfish Ascending,” a minimalist piano piece inspired by the Japanese folklore surrounding the oarfish, a deep-sea fish traditionally associated with omens of earthquakes.

    The track approaches the legend from a quieter perspective, using piano to explore the idea of a messenger that is unaware of the meaning humans attach to its presence. The oarfish itself is indifferent to the earthquake, becoming a symbol of events unfolding beyond its understanding.

    “Oarfish Ascending” follows Rebo’s previous single “The Shark and the Seagull,” continuing the artist’s use of ocean mythology as a source for musical ideas.

    The artwork for the release was created by artist Kasia Fudakowski.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Undertone releases new single “Feel Good”

    Undertone releases new single “Feel Good”

    South African EDM producer Undertone has released a new single, “Feel Good.”

    Released on August 28, the track runs at 125 BPM and is built around a short vocal sample, upbeat electronic production and prominent synth stabs. Undertone also increased the snare volume to give the drums more impact and reinforce the track’s dancefloor-oriented sound.

    The producer says the track developed after finding a short sample with simple lyrics, which he used as the basis for a new production. He had also been working on an aggressive synth-stab idea and decided to incorporate it into the track.

    “Feel Good” reflects Undertone’s approach to electronic music, combining contemporary EDM production with elements drawn from retro sounds.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gus Ormo releases new piano-led instrumental “Latidos”

    Gus Ormo releases new piano-led instrumental “Latidos”

    Venezuelan musician Gus Ormo has released “Latidos,” an instrumental track from his six-track EP “Agape.”

    The piano-led piece uses melody and instrumentation rather than vocals to explore themes of love, tenderness and emotional connection. The arrangement includes piano, bass, trumpet, flute, acoustic and lead guitars, drums and percussion.

    “Latidos” is part of “Agape,” a project built around instrumental compositions that Ormo developed over a 12-year period. The EP contains six tracks, including “Claroscuro,” “Agape,” “Alma,” “Mariposa” and “Seductora.” It was released on August 18, 2026.

    The release continues Ormo’s exploration of expressing emotion through instrumental music, allowing the piano and accompanying arrangement to carry the narrative without lyrics.

    “Latidos” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gus Ormo releases “Claroscuro”

    Gus Ormo releases “Claroscuro”

    Gus Ormo has released “Claroscuro,” a new single that centres on love, sensuality and emotional expression.

    The song presents Ormo’s approach to songwriting through themes of intimacy and devotion, with lyrics focused on expressing romantic feelings and a desire for a deeper connection.

    “Claroscuro” forms part of a new phase in Ormo’s music, which he describes as an exploration of emotion and personal expression through melodies and lyrics.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Bram Noël releases debut single “Heatstreet”

    Bram Noël releases debut single “Heatstreet”

    Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Bram Noël has released “Heatstreet,” his first original single.

    The track is a raw, groove-led house record built around a swinging bassline, loose percussion, rave-influenced synths and chopped vocal samples. It reflects Noël’s background in UK club styles, house and the wider underground dance music scene.

    Noël began DJing in 2010, initially working with hip-hop and R&B before becoming more involved with UK club and soundsystem culture. In 2015, he founded JANGALA, which developed from a club night into a community, events platform, agency and podcast. The project is now expanding into a record label, with “Heatstreet” marking its first release.

    Before moving into original production, Noël released four club-focused remixes from 2024, receiving support from DJs including Jengi, Mance, DJ Blaize and Dave Nunes.

    “Heatstreet” is the first of six planned releases from Noël.

  • Leyqara releases new single “Burning In Your Hands”

    Leyqara releases new single “Burning In Your Hands”

    Romanian artist Leyqara has released “Burning In Your Hands,” a new single that combines Afro House and Afro Pop.

    The track is built around a rhythmic electronic production with melodic vocals, exploring themes of attraction and romantic tension. Its arrangement moves between the steady pulse of Afro House and the melodic elements of Afro Pop.

    “Burning In Your Hands” is available on streaming platforms.

  • LJ & The Ray Band’s “Heels” reaches No. 16 on Music Week Commercial Pop Chart

    LJ & The Ray Band’s “Heels” reaches No. 16 on Music Week Commercial Pop Chart

    UK funk-pop collective LJ & The Ray Band’s single “Heels” has reached No. 16 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Chart.

    The independent release has climbed from its debut at No. 27, previously reaching No. 20 before moving to its current position. The track was released through the band’s independent label, HighVoo Media.

    “Heels” combines disco, funk and soul-pop, with live instrumentation and contemporary production. The song explores confidence and the idea of using music and dance as a way to step away from everyday pressures.

    LJ & The Ray Band is fronted by songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Lloyd, known as LJ. The band’s sound draws from funk, disco, soul and contemporary pop, with influences including Jamiroquai, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Jungle and Silk Sonic.

    The band is also preparing to release its next single, “We Did It All.”

  • Beyond Magic releases new single “Someone to Love”

    Beyond Magic releases new single “Someone to Love”

    Toronto-based artist Beyond Magic has released “Someone to Love,” an electronic pop track that explores the uncertainty of a relationship caught between separation and continued attachment.

    The song focuses on the late-night dynamics of a situationship, where two people may have agreed to take a break but continue to remain in contact. Its lyrics capture the tension and confusion that can come with an unresolved connection.

    “Someone to Love” combines electronic pop and melodic EDM, using layered melodies and electronic production to create a reflective atmosphere.

    Beyond Magic draws from electronic and pop influences, incorporating emotional songwriting into a sound that moves between heartbreak and recovery.

    “Someone to Love” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Barnabas Daru Releases New Folk/Acoustic-Pop Song “Herbarium”

    Barnabas Daru Releases New Folk/Acoustic-Pop Song “Herbarium”

    Barnabas Daru has released “Herbarium,” a song that blends Folk/Acoustic and Pop influences.

    The track brings together acoustic elements and a pop-oriented approach, placing the song between folk-inspired songwriting and contemporary pop.

    “Herbarium” is Daru’s latest release.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.