DJ Empress, a pioneering force in drum & bass and one of the first internationally touring female DJs in the genre paying homage to her hometown New York with her latest single.
“Turn It Up” is a raw, high-voltage homage to Manhattan NYC’s chaos and beauty. Featuring rolling programmed Amen breaks, soaring atmospheres, and deep sub-bass, it merges gritty urban energy with spiritual elevation.
DJ Empress has spent decades touring the world, DJing & carving space for women in the scene, known for her razor-sharp mixing, cinematic productions, and rebellious spirit.
A sonic voyage that begins at the roots and evolves through genres, emotions, and influences, from a love for EDM to a deeply personal musical maturity.
Opening this story is “ECHO OF THE EARTH”, the first chapter of the trilogy, enriched by exceptional collaborations with Eren Yildiz, Idd Aziz, Owa Oda, and Sasha Wrist.
This EP is a tribute to the meeting of tastes and cultures, a vibrant fusion that bursts into sound waves, uniting distant worlds and creating authentic connections through music.
Finnish electronic music producer Breathing Statue, the stage name of Ilari Halonen, has released a new single “Tears My Heart” from his latest EP Pandora’s Box.
This high energy track boldly fuses tearout dubstep with rock influences, delivering a powerful emotional message about overcoming personal trauma and the destructive nature of violence.
“Tears My Heart is very personal for me,” says Breathing Statue. “I poured my pain and hope into this track to transform trauma into strength. It’s heavy and energetic, but at its core it’s about healing and the courage to overcome.”
Breathing Statue, who works as a church musician in Joensuu, now sets his sights on reaching audiences beyond his hometown.
He has been passionate about video games and electronic music since the 1990s – a love that laid the foundation for his dynamic, genre-blending sound. Halonen aspires to connect with international listeners and share his music through live performances on global stages.
Over the years, Breathing Statue has independently released more than seven albums and EPs, including a newly remastered album titled Performance.
Yuma Yamaguchi—a Cannes Lions Award-winning composer known for his work in film, TV, and commercials—has launched a new music project titled Concordia.
The project kicks off with the release of the original track “Concordia” on Wednesday, April 2, followed by a biweekly remix series featuring top-tier musicians from around the globe.
Originally composed for CONCORDIA, Japan’s largest-scale interactive beach art projection event held at Odaiba Beach Park from November 2023 to January 2024, the track showcases Yamaguchi’s signature blend of minimalistic piano and orchestral textures. Featuring frequent collaborator and vocalist RANU, the piece builds to a powerful finale with intense percussion and beats.
The remix series features contributions from:
• Yuta Bandoh, acclaimed for his collaborations with artists like Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru
Utada, and for scoring projects such as Kaiju No. 8, and Belle.
• bastiengoat, a California-based producer whose tracks have been played by top DJs worldwide, including during Yaeji’s set at Boiler Room: New York.
• Dorian Concept, the Vienna-born keyboardist and producer known for collaborations with Flying Lotus and Thundercat, who brings his intricate sonic palette to the project.
The music video, starring the performance collective NOMENTokyo, premiered on April 2 Directed by Shogo Tominaga (LQVE), the video is a collaboration with creative unit SEKAISEIFUKU—a partnership between Tominaga and NOMENTokyo—who translate the musical universe of Concordia into a lyrical and dreamlike visual narrative.
Artwork is by the acclaimed visual artist buggy, with logo and graphic design by Shunsuke Kosaka.
Born Yusuf Adeyi Ogunlade, Froshdada aims to bring the essence of Lagos’s buzzing lifestyle to a global audience through his music
“Get Inside” is a blend of Afrobeat, Afro-swing, and afro-fusion that embodies the vibrant energy of Lagos’s bustling lifestyle.
Inspired by the city’s infectious rhythms and street-smart attitude, Froshdada’s latest offering promises to get you moving and grooving all summer long.
He lays emphasis on the street phrase, ‘good girls love bad boys, bad boy being a street wise champ using street knowledge to bag a baddie!
A common occurrence in the city of Lagos.
With “Get Inside,” he’s taking a fresh approach to Afro-pop, blending top West African sounds with a hint of Ghanaian vibes to create a pure African art experience.
Auranova Studios announces the arrival of Munivar, a mysterious new figure whose presence is felt more than explained.
Munivar and Grammy winner Daramola collaborated on “Healing”
The journey begins with “Healing”, the debut single featuring Grammy Award-winning singer and lyricist Daramola, fresh off his 2025 win for Best Reggae Album in recognition of his contributions to the Bob Marley: One Love album.
“Healing” blends Afro House rhythms with Indian instrumentation.
Best Reggae Album Grammy Winner Daramola
“We are glad Munivar has arrived, this arrival took about a year and there is a lot more in the works” said Kasturi Rangan, co-founder of Auranova Studios.
“This song has so many layers. It showcases what a truly international track can be, featuring percussion and oud from India, production in the U.S., and a global team that brought it to life,” added Carlos Marcelo Cuevas.
Cape Verdean singer Josslyn has released her latest single, “Baby Mama” — an intense, melodic kizomba track about a woman choosing peace, self-love, and freedom.
The song arrives with a visualizer filmed in São Vicente, Cape Verde, directed by the Kriol Box collective and produced by Débora Melício.
“Nka kre ser bo baby mama” (“I don’t want to be your baby mama”) is not an attack — it’s a choice. It’s a declaration from someone who refuses to remain in a space that no longer reflects who she is.
“I wrote this song at a time when I needed to remind myself that I deserve better. That we, as women, deserve better. That we have the right to say no, to walk away, to start again. This song is about that — knowing our worth and choosing what’s good for us,” says Josslyn.
Josslyn is also set to make her film debut in the Angolan movie “Maldito Amor”, the country’s first horror feature film. She stars alongside acclaimed actor Sílvio Nascimento.
