Dark-pop queen Eiza Murphy delivers with brooding single Movies. Written during the lockdown last year, Movies captures the feeling of escapism and imagining your life as if you were in a movie. Eiza’s versatile and expressive vocals float over mesmerizing instrumental textures and build to a catchy, anthemic chorus that will have you singing along. […]

The rise of Afrobeats has been a long time coming, and the different iterations are a wonder to behold. Tomidrey x Kubla Kahn creates one of these, with Them Boys, an Afropop treat. The track features a rhythmic mix of English, Pidgin, and Yoruba, a native Nigerian dialect, with a particularly catchy chorus. Them Boys […]

The single Clocks by Arewa featuring P Saint burns deep with desire and vulnerability. Although reminiscent in parts to ’90s RnB, Arewa makes the song contemporary with a passionate delivery of intense lyricism sequinned in a haunting atmosphere of infectious sounds. Her duet partner, P Saint, adds to the authenticity with an intensity to match […]

Michael Lane inspires hope with the soothing Ladybug (Sunset Mix). His radiant vocal tones intertwine with gentle and energized guitar instrumentals to create an endearing and lush soundscape. It is a delightful song that evokes feelings of warmth and positivity in droves, and the distinctive theme makes it potently relatable. In our opinion, this is […]

New Zealand-based group French for Rabbits knows how to make dreamy music you can drift into. Their new album The Overflow includes their distinctive ethereal sound filled with warmth, a spacious soundscape, intimate vocals and a dusting of psychedelia. One of our favourite songs on the album is the haunting The Outsider, “an introvert’s anthem […]

Although the song Keepsake is more attuned to a breakup, Anjali Taneja creates a feel-good vibe with lush vocals that meld serenely into mellow beats and instrumentals to create a wholesome vibe. Anjali balances a mix of sweet R&B, Reggae melodies with a touch of soul and a retro appeal to create an infectious sound. […]