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dietrich. shares emotive song “hollywood”

Versatile artist dietrich. has dropped off a new single called “hollywood”. The emotive, raw single finds him at his most vulnerable in a way that connects deeply to his audience, as he delivers heartfelt vocals atop sheets of raw guitars and potent percussion. 

Wistful acoustic guitars open “hollywood”, as the song builds dynamically with dietrich.’s gripping presence as a vocalist and his memorable melodies. “hollywood” culminates in a powerful hook underscored by electrifying guitars, vital bass, and lively punk-inspired drums. His vocal melodies on the chorus are especially catchy, while balanced out with emotionally-drenched undertones. 

Regarding “hollywood”, dietrich. says “writing “hollywood” was my first time being honest in a song. Ironically, it was the easiest to write. This is my darkest, most terrifying story I’ve ever had to tell”. 

Take a listen to dietrich.’s latest song “hollywood” below and further familiarize yourself with this dynamic artist.

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Lo Artiz finds a deep groove with “la bruja”

Miami-born, LA-based artist Lo Artiz has shared a new song called “la bruja”. This infectious, vivid R&B number continues her run of refreshing, focused releases- and it shows layers of depth in its songwriting and lyricism in the process. Backed by a tapestry of watery, expansive keys, starry synths, and rich bass, Artiz shines with sleek, emotive vocals laced with dynamic melodies. With an undertone of catharsis, “la bruja” makes for a poignant song with themes of women accessing and wielding deeper powers- providing a fierce roar within the patriarchy of the music industry. 

Regarding the song, Lo Artiz says, ”La Bruja has a lot of layers. It’s about how a lot of people love to cage a bird. It’s also about empowerment and divine feminine power, knowing who you are as a woman, and refusing to accept any less than you deserve…” 

Check out Lo Artiz’s latest single, “la bruja”, below.

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Milc and Televangel share lush single “Pain & Leather” (ft. YL)

Rising Portland emcee Milc and fellow Portland beatmaker Televangel of the renowned production duo Blue Sky Black Death have dropped off a new single called “Pain & Leather”, featuring New York standout YL. Released ahead of their new collaborative album The Fish That Saved Portland, the single introduces a luscious, silky soundscape that suits the laid-back, charismatic performances of Milc and YL. Televangel’s hypnotic concoction of airy, psychedelic samples, rubbery, infectious bass and minimalistic percussion creates silky backdrop for YL and Milc to lace the track with sleek flows, vivid lyricism, and smooth deliveries. It’s a track that pairs each element together cohesively and in a natural fashion- making for a refreshing listen. Check it out below and prepare for Milc and Televangel’s upcoming project The Fish That Saved Portland. 

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Leroy Curriculum shares uplifting instrumental hip-hop cut, “Bliss Or Not”

Rapper-producer Leroy Curriculum has dropped off a new song, titled “Bliss Or Not”. Born Zachary Henry Bailey in Chicago, Curriculum largely grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. Inspired by both classic soul and hip-hop, Curriculum has built a warm, immersive sound that finds him both emceeing and producing, carving a lane for himself within the underground with releases like 2022’s Low Inventory. Refreshing, breezy, and soulful- his latest song “Bliss Or Not” puts the listener in a meditative headspace with its elegant combination of sleek keys, atmospheric samples, and sturdy, grounded percussion. Uplifting and inspiring a sense of focus, “Bliss Or Not” is the perfect track to put on and drift away from the mundaneness of the everyday. Give it a listen below.

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Uhuru Noir shares hypnotic single “Hurry up/Buy”

Baton Rouge, Louisiana artist Uhuru Noir has shared a new song called “Hurry up/Buy”, produced by Clai Dye. Following up a prolific streak of SoundCloud drops that included his recent EP The Leaning House, “Hurry up/Buy” showcases Noir’s focused mic presence and outside-the-box lyricism atop a satisfyingly warm, grimy instrumental from Clai Dye. Containing glowing, immersive keys, reverb-soaked samples and organic-sounding percussion, the instrumentation creates the perfect atmosphere for Noir’s laid-back, unhurried flows and vivid lyricism. With a lived-in, dusky feel, “Hurry up/Buy” is a character-rich cut from Uhuru Noir that continues his recent tear of releases. Give it a listen below.

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Yeshua Sunn delivers ethereal single “shi-ballads” [w. kip c]

Yeshua Sunn has linked with kip c for a fresh single called “shi-ballads”. Following up expressive, thoughtful releases like “coldtrain++” and “shield of wind*”, “shi-ballads” continues to carve out Sunn’s ethereal sound with an engaging new song that blends detail-rich lyricism with atmospheric, lo-fi production. Atop a tapestry of kaleidoscopic samples, airy guitars, and reverb-soaked percussion, Sunn and kip c deliver soulful verses full of dream-like lyricism. Matching the track’s abstract soundscape and uplifting energy, Sunn and kip c’s free-form flows and poignant lyricism give “shi-ballads” a unique edge and make for a refreshing listen. Check out “shi-ballads” below. 

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Baton Rouge’s Döuno links with LoVibe. for engaging single “S19”

Döuno has linked with Ukraine’s LoVibe. for a fresh single called “S19”. Hailing from the rich musical landscape of Baton Rouge, LA- Döuno’s music brings a refreshing twist to the timeless sounds of neo-soul, while drawing inspiration from personal experiences to give listener’s a view into his life. His latest offering is the potent, engaging “S19” with LoVibe., a vivid song that puts his sharp songwriting and atmospheric vocal style on full display atop buoyant, warm instrumentation. Atop airy keys, crunchy percussion, and infectious bass, he delivers sleek melodies that build dynamically into an ear-worm hook, giving added replay value and character to the track. Check out Döuno and LoVibe.’s latest song “S19” below here.

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I’ll Nevah Die connect with Johnny VúDOE and Sidewaalk Kal for fresh single, “PRYMETYME”

Prolific New York-based hip-hop collective I’ll Nevah Die have connected with Johnny VúDOE and Sidewaalk Kal for a fresh single, titled “PRYMETYME”, produced by pis.i. Featuring vocal performances from JUNE!, Jay Cinema, dj noonsomewhere, Johnny VúDOE, and Sidewaalk Kal, the song demonstrates an organic chemistry between the emcees as they weave together vivid, personal verses atop gritty production. “PRYMETYME” finds each of these prolific artists contributing adding their own flavour and character to the track, while coming together for a cohesive whole. On “PRYMETYME”, winding, raw horns, grimy percussion, and rumbling, lo-fi bass create a ruminative atmosphere for the emcees to detail rich lines about their lives and perspectives. As is often characteristic with I’ll Nevah Die releases, “PRYMETYME” is a refreshingly personal and stripped-back, down-to-earth cut that ditches the frills for something that cuts through the noise with its authentic approach. Give it a listen below.

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K Like the Letter shares memorable 2-pack, “Yellow House / P.O.A.”

K Like the Letter has released a new 2-pack, titled “Yellow House / P.O.A.”. Hailing from The Bronx, NY, K Like the Letter is a versatile artist who raps and sings, drawing influence from a variety of genres including hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and more. His voice is what grabs you first, as it is a mix of Caribbean warmth and New York know-how, even as the artist stakes his current claim in Austin, TX. His latest offering “Yellow House / P.O.A.” is a potent 2-pack that blends reggae influences and sonics with hip-hop flourishes for a character-rich offering. “Yellow House” opens the offering with an expansive, eclectic soundscape and powerful, heartfelt vocals from K. Demonstrating his ability to blend genres engagingly and craft memorable melodies, “Yellow House” is an organic, captivating cut from the Bronx-born artist. Following up is P.O.A., which introduces a slower pace and nostalgic sound with glowing keys, crunchy percussion, and soulful vocals. The meditative, smooth partner to the energizing “Yellow House”, “P.O.A.” finds his songwriting dynamic and focused. Give K Like the Letter’s latest “Yellow House / P.O.A.” a listen below.

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riah drops off potent new song, “Gentleman”

riah has dropped off a new song, titled “Gentleman”. A Boston-bred artist born to Cape Verdean parents, riah first jumped on the music scene in 2021. Each of her songs highlights a different aspect of her diverse soundscape, falling under the umbrellas of indie R&B and alt-pop. Her latest release “Gentleman”, follows up her engaging offerings “Get To Know Me” and “Too Fast” with a refreshing track that brings her eclectic sound and style to the forefront. Conjuring a vivid soundscape with dream-like backing vocals, sparkling keys, and an infectious rhythm section- the silky instrumentation on “Gentleman” makes for a cohesive backdrop for riah’s graceful vocals. She delivers smooth, sleek melodies and airy vocal flourishes that give “Gentleman” added character, making it a release that is easy to continuously revisit. Give riah’s latest song “Gentleman” a listen below.