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By Griffen Elliott

Punkband is just that, a punk band, and this England-based duo has some serious attitude. Their 8th single “Criminal Nah” is a testament to this raw energy. Reminiscent of predecessors like the Sex Pistols with an edge that is all their own, Punkband captures the pure essence of the late 70s-80s punk without losing sight of what’s most important, having a good time. Beyond all of this, they are entertaining on the whole, injecting a much-needed breath of fresh air into the music scene. If Punkband’s discography is an indication of their trajectory from here, it’s onwards and upwards for these two. These cunts have some serious bollocks.

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Miami-born artist Casely, of Trinidadian and Panamanian roots, has teamed up with dancer and YouTuber Geraldine Sarmiento to share a new video for his song “Tráfico”. This visual enhances the vital, colorful feel of the song, making for an enticing, summery new offering.

In the crisp visuals, Casely plays the role of an attendant at a car wash managed by Geraldine. The singer displays natural theatrical skills as he delivers his role with an effortless charisma. The singer daydreams about having romantic moments with the model while at work and visibly loses concentration whenever he’s in the presence of the charming Geraldine. Then, when an overbearing admirer tracks her down at work, she puts him in his place as he gets thrown out of the office with the help of a security official. The following scene opens up with energetic dance moves from Casely and choreographers Chris Embroz and Ralph Cummings, to an engaging effect.

The latest from Miami’s Casely, “Tráfico” enhances the vibrant and energizing sound of the track to craft a memorable offering fit with a developed storyline. It finds Casely continuing his run of infectious offerings, as the artist has built an extensive discography over time that includes collaborations with the likes Pitbull, Flo Rida and Rick Ross.

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Wilmington, North Carolina artist dyl dion has shared a new single called “Under Your Weather”. An engaging edition to his growing discography, the young artist showcases poise and focus in his songwriting on this offering. Drawing influence from lo-fi, bedroom pop, indie, and more to create an evocative blend, “Under Your Weather” contains cloudy, bittersweet instrumentation and infectious vocal melodies. Wistful in tone, this song makes for a great rainy day anthem and inspires reflection and introspection.

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“anything”, the opening track on Toronto-based Sahati‘s latest EP Post-Kid, caught our attention for its sharp songwriting and engaging sound. This track neatly blends raw punk atmosphere with dreamy instrumentation to create a mercurial, immersive offering. It opens with wistful guitars that drift beneath her vocals, before energizing drums drop in beneath to create an enlivening pace. A dynamic, evocative track overall, “anything” finds her delivering poignant vocals atop character-rich instrumentation. Be sure to check out the remainder of Sahati’s new EP Post-Kid as well if you enjoyed this song.

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Rising Pop artist SEA from Grand Rapids, MI, has added another release, “Drugs”,’ to her prolific 2022. A smooth blend of R&B and pop, this single features infectious songwriting and colorful instrumentation that draws in the listener immediately. As sparkling guitars drift beneath crisp drums, SEA enters with buttery, catchy vocals, before transitioning into an ear-worm chorus. Showcasing her engaging songwriting and range as a vocalist, “Drugs” makes for a bright, addictive new offering from Michigan artist SEA.

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New Jersey writer, recording artist, and producer Xav the Ripper has returned with a new single titled “Champ’s League”, produced by Xav and fellow NJ producer Devin Glover. Beginning at the young age of 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 engaging, lyrically-focused offerings in 2021, as well as 2022’s “No Cry”, he has now returned with triumphant banger “Champ’s League”.

“Champ’s League” opens with boisterous, textured horns that underscore Xav’s commanding vocals. Once crisp, head-nodding drums drop in, he ups his energy to new levels, attacking the track with gripping ferocity before the song explodes into a powerful, memorable hook. Showcasing sharp, confident flows and focused lyricism, Xav’s vocal performance draws the listener in, keeping them glued to the speakers to catch every line.

The latest from New Jersey’s Xav the Ripper, “Champ’s League” has us excited to hear another full-length project from him, as it exhibits poise in its lyricism and a refreshing, energizing sound.

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By Mark Generous

Virginia-based rapper Hype collaborates with producer Soul Chemist– creating the timeless project Talk To Me Nice. The two showcase natural chemistry in their sound – paying homage to their hip-hop roots through traditional gritty drums, classic soul/gospel samples & unmatched lyricism.

From the start of the project until the end, the duo displays a strong sense of innovation and versatility—with each instrumental awakening a unique sense of charisma from the artist, Hype proves to the listeners that he is not one to run out of lyrical substance. His ability to adapt to different vocal patterns & techniques while maintaining cohesiveness through each track shows how he differentiates from other rappers in the industry. He expresses his determination
to set standards through the songs “To The Limit” and “Talk To Me Nice,” demonstrating cleverness through lyricism and his unparalleled pulmonary capacity.

Talk To Me Nice is Hype’s third album release available on all DSPs, and we’re looking forward to hearing more work from the Richmond, Virginia artist.

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Virginia artist Donnie Killjoy has shared a new single called “Bed Stuy”. This bristling, energizing single picks up an infectious groove through its usage of fast-paced, textural drums and buoyant bass, providing an addictive post-punk sound. Killjoy’s vocals here are evocative as well, as his reverb-soaked verses draw influence from punk as well as hip-hop, giving the song a dynamic, versatile feel. The latest from Virginia’s Killjoy, “Bed Stuy” makes for his third single on streaming platforms, and furthers his engaging songwriting and captivating style.

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WAX and YJ have come through with a new alt-pop single called “where is my mind”. Here, colorful, bouncy production underscores their addictive vocals, with warm keys and pumping drums blending together to create an energizing, vital rhythm. Their verses are sharply-crafted and well structured, with potent melodies that linger in the listener’s head after listening. “where is my mind” builds in an enticingly immersive fashion with layered instrumentation that compounds upon each element while remaining cohesive throughout. A bright, memorable new WAX and YJ, “where is my mind” engages the listener with its playful, summery alt-pop style.

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Miami’s A-D has shared a new banger called “Miami Rage”. A genre-blending artist whose discography combines influences from rap, pop, alternative rock, and more, he writes engaging bangers that entice with their textural production and addictive sonics. For his latest, he comes through with a banger featuring adrenaline-pumping production centred around driving, gritty synths and crisp, drill-influenced percussion. Atop the energizing instrumental, A-D delivers assertive vocals and descriptive lyrics that draw the listener in from the get-go. The latest from Florida artist A-D, this single is refreshingly forward-thinking in terms of its sound and songwriting.

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