Arima Ederra, courtesy Samone Kadine. This week’s edition has nostalgic vibes and feelings from Arima Ederra and Mereba, Sebastian Schub, Fusilier and Anna Shoemaker, while Chlothegod delivers quirky energy and Kyra Machida has us moving with a pop banger. Arima Ederra with Mereba, “Oh God” — The soulful harmonizing…

Jordan Rakei performs at Marks Park Emmarentia in Johannesburg, South Africa on Nov. 30, 2024. JOHANNESBURG — New-Zealand-born, Australia-raised electronica fusion artist Jordan Rakei brought his new album to Marks Park in Johannesburg on Saturday during one of two South Africa dates. South Africans from far and wide gathered…

Ruthven (Sean Nelson), courtesy. In this week’s edition, Ruthven, Johnnyswim and Tara Lily deliver powerful singles from their debut albums. Don Louis oozes country swagger, Maribou State returns with a club banger, Ilham claps back and Liana Flores reminds us of the important things. Ruthven, “Thru The Wall” —…

Blossoms, “Gary.” Sometimes inspiration strikes in an unexpected place. On Blossoms‘ fifth album, the Manchester rockers used the heist of an eight-foot-tall fiberglass gorilla statue affectionally named Gary from a Scotland retirement home to guide them. Suddenly, Gary had a narrative arc in the form of the title track…

Thee Sacred Souls, courtesy. Unforgettable desert blues from Songhoy Blues, Plantfood goes on a psychedelic jazz trip, Yvette Young of Bay Area band Covet makes a spirited solo debut, RY X and Thee Sacred Souls deliver soulful jams, and Miami Horror and Illiterate Light have us bopping and vibing.…

Keshi, “Requiem.” What happens when your debut album has over three billions streams and leads to sold-out shows worldwide? You make a second that allows you to contemplate the bigs things. That’s what Keshi did on Requiem. Requiem Keshi Island, Sept. 13 8/10 Get the album on Amazon Music.…

SIRA* (Zina Saro-Wiwa), courtesy. This week’s edition oozes femme energy. We’re bopping and moving with Winny and BLOND:ISH, SIRA* offers an enchanting debut, Fousheé, Davey and Miso Extra explore new sounds and Sarah Klang puts us in our feels. We round out the list with Tab Benoit, who returns…

Montell Fish, courtesy Brandon Minton. This week’s edition offers a perfect balance of fun, mystery and emotion. We have Moroccan-Turkish tones from Kit Sebastian. Montell Fish and Drew Parker have us in our feelings, Deb Fan shares a new perspective and we turn up with Ric Wilson and Lesibu…

Brooke Alexx, courtesy. With “All My Exes’ Moms” hitting over 16 million streams and new single “Younger Guys” out now, New Jersey singer Brooke Alexx is ready to share her anticipated debut album, BIG MOUTH, with the world. BIG MOUTH Brooke Alexx Oct. 4 Get the album on Amazon…

Aurora, “What Happened To The Heart?” “Hit me hard where I am soft/ Should my heart reveal itself to be more than just a muscle,” Norwegian singer-songwriter and fairy princess Aurora sings on “Some Type Of Skin,” off her new album, What Happened To The Heart? What Happened to…