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Atlanta-born, Los Angeles-based artist Tristan has now shared his debut EP Nomad. A refreshing set of 6 tracks showcasing his versatility and catchy songwriting, it’s difficult to listen through the project without it making a lasting impression. Singles “She”, “Bring You”, and “The City” led the roll out, setting the stage with their silvery, expansive sound, and now with the full-length project’s release we get to see what else the rising musician has in store for us.

The project opens with lead single “She”, an energizing track that remains light on its toes throughout with nimble guitar riffs and buoyant percussion. As rich bass drops in beneath, Tristan enters with sharply-crafted and infectious melodies that enhance the song’s enlivening feel. The track transitions smoothly into “Bring You”, which contains expansive, vital production centred around sweeping, atmospheric synths, ambient guitars, and airy backing vocals. As crisp percussion and addictive bass lock in beneath, the song builds dynamically in layers, eventually culminating in a cathartic outro that takes the track to new heights sonically.

“The City” provides an EP highlight, slowing down the pace with warm, reverberating guitars and brisk percussion as Tristan delivers smooth, focused melodies over top. Drawing influence from indie, alt-pop, and hip-hop, the track makes for an intriguing listen that showcases his versatility as a songwriter. “Reckless” brings back the spacious feel of the EP’s earlier tracks with watery keys drifting in a dream-like fashion atop surreal synths, before raw guitars and heavy guitars up the intensity, making for an exciting, adrenaline-fuelled ending to the song.

The EP closes with the emotive, reflective “Tide”, which provides ample breathing room before the powerful, sparkling electronic-infused cut “Tape” provides a crescendo in energy. Ethereal, arpeggiated synths meld smoothly with deep bass and abstract percussion to create a kaleidoscopic backdrop for Tristan’s vibrant and poignant lyricism. Containing evocative, descriptive imagery, his lyrics on “Tape” immerse the listener in the song’s otherworldly feel, closing the project out in a sweeping, graceful manner.

The latest from Los Angeles-based artist Tristan, Nomad engagingly blends influences from alt-pop, rock, alternative R&B, and more, and has us intrigued as to what could come next from him. The set of 6 tracks takes the listener on a journey through soundscapes of light and dark, laced with silvery, atmospheric sonics that give the project a layered feel, helping to make Nomad a project that beckons numerous re-visits to catch each detail.

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By Trey Fox

The Los Angeles, CA-based artist releases his smooth new single just in time for the summer. Brett rides the wave of the laid-back instrumental perfectly, sitting comfortably between rap and R&B stylings. Resulting from this a contemporary sound and a melodic approach. With a cool demeanor and flow, he confidently courts his woman of interest. “She won’t get nobody like me,” he promises without hesitation. Brett is prepared to match her lavish lifestyle, assuring her that she can “get it all because you know I can afford to.” However, he makes it clear that he’s not looking for commitment.

The record is bound to excite audiences and build anticipation for his forthcoming album, Eternal, dropping in August.

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Madhouse has shared a new release called “WTF.” This genre-blending track follows up an engaging series of singles including “Breathe” and “happiness.”, and provides an exciting, eclectic sound that gets the heart racing. Atop brisk instrumentation centred around grooving, infectious bass, energizing drums, Madhouse delivers sharply-crafted and addictive melodies that neatly fuse indie, alt-pop, and more. A versatile and vibrant offering, “WTF” has us anticipating a longer project from Madhouse hopefully sometime soon in the future, as it provides heavy replay value and a warm mood for the summertime.

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist Jireh has returned with a new video for his recent single “2 THE MAX”. Showcasing his refreshing, idiosyncratic sound with a smooth self-produced beat and laid-back flows, “2 THE MAX” makes for an infectious, warm offering.

Containing buttery vocal samples and inspiring keys blending together atop crisp, grooving percussion, the instrumental for “2 THE MAX” creates a strong foundation for Jireh’s self-assured yet calming flow. He delivers a series of catchy, dynamic rhymes that draw the listener in to the track’s relaxed atmosphere, giving the track added replay value.

“2 THE MAX” has been paired with a new visual that captures the song’s confident, calming energy, as Jireh delivers a charismatic performance of the track that enhances its magnetic sound, watch it here:

The latest from Jireh, “2 THE MAX” finds him delivering an addictive and balmy offering that arrives just in time for the warmer months of summer.

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By Damilola Grey

Jahn Dough has finally dropped the highly anticipated release The Garden Project. The 13 track tape features LaVoyce, Dizzy Wright, Helen Hailu, Unc Jr, Honey Daii, and Syo, as well as others. It also boasts of production from Donny Domino, Boy Jugo, Stillwater Max and more.

The project has a track for every vibe like a personal favorite of mine “Tuff Luv” where Jahn talks about his feelings and obsession for a woman, to “Gratitude” where him and $Tone, as the title implies, show their gratitude for everything from loyalty to peace to rainbows and more. Jahn didn’t disappoint with this project as his flow, amazing delivery and top tier production made this an album to remember. The featured artists also brought their A-game to this project.

When I asked the Dallas native what the project meant to him, he said “to me, this project means growth. Allowing oneself to grow and nurture the things we really want in life. I hope everyone walks away knowing anything they want in life, whether its peace, financial stability, fitness, or whatever it may be can be attained but it starts from within. You have to plant those seeds, nurture the soil and water your soul”. The Garden Project is Jahn planting the seeds of greatness, and we can’t wait to see what else he has on the way.

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By Todd Anderson

A-D has returned with a new single called “Take Me”. The artist, who began making music at only 7 years old, follows up infectious offerings like “Miami Rage” and “Wohoo” with this release. Here, he continues to provide the refreshing energy that has been present on his recent singles, but this time brings in a melancholic, introspective touch with expansive, pensive synth textures and sweeping bass. As driving percussion locks in an engaging rhythm, A-D delivers a series of catchy, sharply-crafted melodies that meld smoothly with the sparkling instrumentation, making for a vibrant and lively cut. Overall, “Take Me” has us anticipating a longer project from the artist, who continues to rapidly build a burgeoning discography.

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New York artist Lonny Love has shared a new sample drill album called HOECHELLA. Produced by Cash Cobain, this project features smooth, layered instrumentals and sharp, charismatic vocals, and flirts with a diverse array of sounds and styles.

HOECHELLA opens with “No BIZZY”, which features refreshing production centred around elegant strings, glowing keys, and infectious drums. Here, he delivers a series of dynamic verses that find him demonstrating his characteristically potent and charismatic delivery. “GO DOWN” switches up the vibe with rich, layered production that takes on a moodier feel, as clattering percussion locks in a catchy rhythm beneath. Throughout much of the album, Love puts a unique twist on classic sample drill sounds, with “Who U Fucked?” for example, demonstrating his diversity with a progressive, mind-bending instrumental and dextrous flows. Tracks like “BOOKA” and “DEAL WIT” are more melodic, with Love delivering a series of catchy melodies that can simply be described as ear candy. An immersive and diverse set of 14 tracks, HOECHELLA finds him handling the luxurious and at times off-kilter production with confidence.

The latest from New York’s Lonny Love, HOECHELLA is a smooth and colorful offering, putting a refreshing and unique twist on the fast-rising sample drill genre.

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Mississauga, Canada-based artist Francesca Wexler has shared a new single called “Bronzefish”. Following up her moody and expansive offerings “Cherry Fields Forever” and “Princess Diana”, “Bronzefish” once again finds her presenting sharp songwriting atop rich, mercurial production.

Containing elegant reversed keys drifting atop infectious, crisp percussion and rumbling 808s, the instrumental on “Bronzefish” is infectious and sleek. Wexler matches the beat’s energy with equally stylish and confident verses that demonstrate her focused command of the microphone. Here, her lyrics are thought-provoking and her delivery poignant, making for a gripping listen overall.

The latest from the prolific Mississauga, Canada-based artist, “Bronzefish” has us excited to hear what she has coming next, as she continues to expand her sound with each release.

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New Jersey writer, recording artist, and producer Xav the Ripper has returned with a new single called “ION EVEN CARE”. At 16, he taught himself how to be entirely self-sufficient in his recording process, learning how to record, mix, and engineer. After a series of sharply-crafted offerings in 2021, as well as 2022’s “No Cry” and “Champ’s League”, Xav has returned with a new offering called “ION EVEN CARE”.

Containing watery, immersive keys and crisp, grooving percussion, the instrumentation on “ION EVEN CARE” creates an appropriately relaxed backdrop for Xav’s calming vocal performance. He delivers a series of engaging melodic rap verses atop the lo-fi soundscape, drawing the listener into the song’s laid-back, warm atmosphere. The latest from the New Jersey artist, “ION EVEN CARE” continuous his prolific release schedule with another infectious offering.

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