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  • OLD WASP explores late-night sounds on “2AM”

    OLD WASP explores late-night sounds on “2AM”

    OLD WASP explores late-night sounds on “2AM”

    Rwandan-American artist OLD WASP blends Afro House, electronic music, trance and R&B on his latest release, “2AM.”

    The track is built around a heavy, hypnotic groove, with intimate male vocals set against atmospheric electronic production. Its arrangement leans into the mood of the early hours, combining dancefloor-oriented rhythms with a more subdued and intimate tone.

    “2AM” reflects OLD WASP’s approach to combining trance and EDM influences with Afro House rhythms. The artist describes his sound as a mix of uplifting and progressive trance, Afro House and late-night romance, with an emphasis on rhythm and vocal-driven emotion.

    The song is available on streaming platforms.

  • Gus Ormo releases six-track instrumental album “Ágape”

    Gus Ormo releases six-track instrumental album “Ágape”

    Gus Ormo releases six-track instrumental album “Ágape”

    Venezuelan singer, composer and pianist Gus Ormo has released “Ágape,” a six-track instrumental album that places his piano playing at the center of the project.

    The album was developed over 12 years and marks a departure from Ormo’s vocal-led work. Without vocals, the piano serves as the primary instrument across tracks including “Claroscuro,” “Latidos,” “Alma,” “Mariposa” and “Seductora.”

    “Ágape” also features contributions from musicians including saxophonist Ed Calle, bassist Carlitos del Puerto and pianist Manuel Gamez. Ormo, who was born in Maracaibo and is based in Miami, has previously released the albums “Alquimia” and “Indomable.”

    The album was released on August 18, 2026, and is available on streaming platforms.

  • Isemylee blends Konpa, Afro-Caribbean sounds and R&B on “Did You Love Me?”

    Isemylee blends Konpa, Afro-Caribbean sounds and R&B on “Did You Love Me?”

    Isemylee blends Konpa, Afro-Caribbean sounds and R&B on “Did You Love Me?”

    Haitian artist Isemylee has released “Did You Love Me? (Kèm Fè Silans),” a heartbreak song that explores disappointment, emotional exhaustion and questioning whether a relationship was genuine.

    The track combines Konpa, Afro-Caribbean influences and contemporary R&B, with Isemylee singing in Haitian Creole, French and English. The multilingual approach reflects her Haitian roots while the lyrics focus on the uncertainty that follows the end of a relationship.

    “Did You Love Me?” adds to Isemylee’s catalogue, which includes collaborations with Flav of Gabel, Teslah, Trouble Boy Hitmaker and Yani Martelly. She was also featured alongside Yani Martelly, Florence El Luche and Tonymix on “Voye Dlo.”

    “Did You Love Me? (Kèm Fè Silans)” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Music of Synergia explores grief and fractured memory on “Fading Echoes”

    Music of Synergia explores grief and fractured memory on “Fading Echoes”

    Music of Synergia has released “Fading Echoes,” a dark electronic track featuring Lyz that explores grief, loss and fractured memories.

    The song uses atmospheric electronic textures alongside gothic and ambient elements, with imagery of empty spaces, broken glass and lingering voices shaping its portrayal of emotional isolation.

    Lyz provides the vocals, moving between vulnerability and despair. The collaboration follows their previous work together on “Nightshift” and “Weight of Dawn.”

    “Fading Echoes” is available on streaming platforms.

  • David Emde reflects on living in the present on “Jetzt”

    David Emde reflects on living in the present on “Jetzt”

    German singer-songwriter and musician David Emde released “Jetzt” on August 28, 2026, via David Emde Music.

    The song explores the tension between nostalgia and the present, reflecting on the tendency to dwell on the past or anticipate what comes next while overlooking the moment currently being lived.

    Emde draws from experiences throughout 2026, including performances across Germany and his work at Plopsaland Deutschland in Haßloch. The atmosphere of the amusement park, where people gather to spend time with friends and family and enjoy the day, contributed to the song’s central idea of being present.

    “Jetzt” follows Emde’s 2025 appearance on The Voice of Germany.

    “Jetzt” is available on streaming platforms.

  • KICE explores Arabic House across two tracks on “Sayf Anthem” EP

    KICE explores Arabic House across two tracks on “Sayf Anthem” EP

    DJ and producer KICE has released Sayf Anthem, a two-track EP that combines Tech House with Arabic instrumentation and vocals.

    Chicago-bred with Jordanian roots, KICE draws from both backgrounds in his approach to electronic music. The EP opens with “Yalla Dance”, which pairs female vocals with a four-on-the-floor rhythm, driving bass and Arabic percussion including doumbek and riq. String accents are also incorporated into the production.

    “Inta Habibi” takes a darker approach, built around male vocals, a low-slung bassline and minimalist electronic production. Middle Eastern minor scales and synth leads add to its heavier atmosphere.

    Released on July 30 through Treble Recordings, Sayf Anthem explores two different approaches to contemporary Arabic-influenced electronic music.

    The Sayf Anthem EP is available on streaming platforms.

  • DichtBoi blends indie pop and electronic sounds on “Hello Africa”

    DichtBoi blends indie pop and electronic sounds on “Hello Africa”

    German artist DichtBoi has released “Hello Africa”, a track that sits between synth-pop, indie and electronic music.

    The artist describes his sound as “Indie-Pop & Elektro-Schrott” from Ochtrup, Germany, while his music incorporates electronic beats and dance-oriented indie influences.

    “Hello Africa” is available on streaming platforms.

  • DJ Mamee2u blends Latin music, Afrobeats and Trap on “CACAO”

    DJ Mamee2u blends Latin music, Afrobeats and Trap on “CACAO”

    DJ Mamee2u has released “CACAO”, a cross-cultural track combining Latin music, Afrobeats, trap and reggaeton.

    The 16-year-old producer, composer and saxophone player began learning the saxophone in third grade before joining an advanced electronic music programme at age 12, where he studied music production for three years alongside regular school.

    “CACAO” brings together Latin rhythms, Afrobeat influences, trap elements and Spanish guitar. The single is the first of five planned releases exploring different combinations of cultures, languages and musical styles.

    “CACAO” is available on streaming platforms.

  • loveoleglove releases “This Is Our Secret”

    loveoleglove releases “This Is Our Secret”

    “This Is Our Secret” is the 20th release from loveoleglove and was released on September 4, 2026.

    The track begins with a conversation between two people. One asks the other to come along and trust them, without explaining what lies ahead. The song then follows the other person’s response as curiosity develops into trust and wonder.

    What they see, hear or experience is never identified. Instead, the song focuses on the act of sharing something deeply personal with someone close. The unnamed experience leaves room for the listener to interpret the moment in their own way.

    The closing lines — “Don’t tell anyone. This is our secret. Yours and mine.” — frame the song as a reflection on intimacy, trust and the way an individual experience can become shared between two people.

    “This is our secret” is available on streaming platforms.

  • Ayité d’Aryotaux revisits “Everything I Want” with a stronger Amapiano sound

    Ayité d’Aryotaux revisits “Everything I Want” with a stronger Amapiano sound

    Ayité d’Aryotaux has released a new version of “Everything I Want”, a track originally released in 2025 under his previous artist name, Secret Launcher, and featuring T3my.

    The track has been entirely rearranged for the new release, with a more pronounced Amapiano direction and reworked production.

    The release also marks the consolidation of his music under the Ayité d’Aryotaux name. His work spans French chanson, Pop, House and Afro House, with songwriting focused on emotional themes and human connection.

    “Everything I Want” is available on streaming platforms.