DASSIO has released “BACK HOME,” a house track released on September 9.
The track runs at 120 BPM and is listed in G-flat minor.
“Back Home” is available on streaming platforms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend release new EP “Finding My Rhythm EP 1”
Abrantie Simms and Ess Thee Legend have released “Finding My Rhythm EP 1,” a four-track project that draws from Highlife while incorporating contemporary Afrobeats, Soul, Afropop, Dancehall and Hip-Hop influences.
The EP opens with “Adwuma Wura,” a song centred on ambition and purpose, before moving into the more personal “Kanea,” which touches on friendship, love and relationships. “Way You Move,” featuring $pacely, brings a more contemporary feel, while “Testing Me (So Electric)” closes the project with a blend of soulful and genre-crossing elements.
The project brings together Abrantie’s Ghanaian musical perspective and Ess Thee Legend’s soulful vocal style across the four tracks. Rie Osei and Marince Omario also appear on the EP, alongside $pacely.
Rather than recreating an older Highlife sound, “Finding My Rhythm EP 1” places elements associated with the genre—including melody, storytelling and collaborative musicianship—within a contemporary setting.
“Finding My Rhythm EP 1” is available on streaming platforms.