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  • English-Cypriot artist A!MS links up with ArrDee on Summer smash ‘Need Somebody’: Listen

    English-Cypriot artist A!MS is back with another Summer heater, teaming up with UK Rap star ArrDee on his new single ‘Need Somebody’, out now. Melodic, catchy, and dripping with Afrobeats flair, the track delivers an uplifting message about escape, safety, and finding your tribe—anchored by A!MS’ signature “Global Street” sound.

     

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    Produced by Colombia’s Golden Boy with writing contributions from Stige, ‘Need Somebody’ is a vibrant preview of A!MS’ upcoming album, ‘Peak Season. The record follows the success of Light & Love featuring Julian Marley, which racked up over five million streams and is currently under GRAMMY consideration for Best Global Music Performance. That track also earned praise from Billboard, BBC 1Xtra, BET, and the Bob Marley Estate, cementing A!MS as a boundary-breaking global artist.

    Beyond the music, A!MS is turning up the heat with his Wave Fest party series at Ayia Napa’s WaterWorld WaterPark. This Summer’s stacked lineup includes ArrDee, Dappy, B Young, Oxlade, Wiley, ZieZie, and of course, A!MS himself.

    ‘Peak Season’ is on the way, and A!MS is making sure the world knows it.

  • Watch Until the Ribbon Breaks’ dance-focused visual for ‘You’ starring Indian dancer Vishal Kashyap

    Vishal Kashyap, a young performer from Madhya Pradesh, India, fluidly interprets Until the Ribbon Breaks’ “most simple song” he’s ever written, in a solo dance.

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    In his signature one-of-a-kind manner, Welsh band Until the Ribbon Breaks (fronted by Pete Lawrie Winfield) shares the official music video to his new track, ‘You’ on Friday, July 25. The written song—beautifully written—tells a story about a person born with restrictions, unable to see the stars because they were born with their back to the stars. Perhaps, singing to the sole individual whom he dearly trusts, he asks if they can turn him over to see the world like everyone else. Figuratively, as the months and seasons pass us by, he questions that person if they would still love him when it snows—when things inevitably change.
     

    About his contribution to this moment, Vishal wrote, “This isn’t just a few lines for a video. This is my heart. I come from a place where dreams like this are whispered quietly, not shouted out loud. I was a child with music in my bones and movement in my soul — but no clear path. To be creating with Pete now feels full circle. Like all those lonely nights of rehearsing with nothing but heart were leading to this. Thank you for holding space for my story and helping me turn a quiet dream into a loud, beautiful reality.”

    Adding to it, Pete shared what inspired the record, “‘You’ is the most simple song I have ever written. I don’t mean it was the easiest — in fact, it required a level of vulnerability that I often avoid. It has taken me a long, long time to realize that behind all the white noise and clutter of my busy mind, there is a lot of peace. I just have to remember to forget myself. My only way to do that? Gratitude. ‘You’ is a giant thank you, for many, many things — too many to mention — but they all live under one roof: to be alive. Simple.”

    Check out the enchanting moment frozen in time below. It follows up Until the Ribbon Breaks’ third studio album, ‘Visitor’, released in 2024, featuring Homeboy Sandman, La Pardo, Emoni Wilkins, and Lucius.

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  • GRUNGECAKE’s Discover 100 playlist: Fresh sounds you need to hear

    Discover 100: This Week’s New Releases:

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    DISCOVER 100: New Sounds You Should Hear This Week

    This week’s Discover Weekly roundup is a sonic map of where music’s pulse is right now — diverse, daring, and deeply human. From moody reflections to dancefloor bursts, each track brings its own story and sonic fingerprint.

    The Planes – “Cliff Diver”
    The Planes deliver an indie-rock anthem that feels like freefall. “Cliff Diver” moves between nostalgia and release, a guitar-driven meditation on risk and renewal. It’s that perfect balance of grit and grace — an open-window song for anyone standing on the edge of change.

    Uriah Gold – “No Good”
    Uriah Gold’s “No Good” is a confessional pop gem wrapped in shimmering synths. It thrives on tension — between love and distance, between wanting to be better and knowing you won’t be. It’s dark, catchy, and uncomfortably honest.

    Lior Izhaki Drums – “B2 Bomber”
    “B2 Bomber” is all rhythm and precision — Lior Izhaki’s drumming takes centre stage in a cinematic instrumental that fuses jazz agility with rock’s velocity. It’s propulsive, polished, and impossible to ignore.

    Shazam Conner – “Back It Up For Love”
    An R&B veteran with unmistakable swagger, Shazam Conner turns up the heat on “Back It Up For Love.” Equal parts smooth groove and club energy, it’s a confident reminder of what charisma sounds like in motion.

    F.A.V. x Tino Amor x Lorenzo Soria – “Culo”
    “Culo” brings the party to life with Latin flair and global rhythm. It’s playful and unapologetic, powered by irresistible percussion and hooks built to make the body move.

    YungParadise – “Room 5”
    Dreamy and melancholic, “Room 5” feels like a late-night confession in neon. YungParadise threads emotional honesty through modern R&B textures — intimate yet cinematic.

    Hockitay – “old dog”
    Raw and reflective, “old dog” sits somewhere between folk storytelling and alternative grit. Hockitay turns simple phrases into emotional depth, proving subtlety can hit hardest.

    Şener Seymenoğlu – “Another Ordinary Miracle Day”
    Şener Seymenoğlu finds wonder in the everyday. His composition blends classical grace with modern melody — gentle, mindful, and deeply human.

    The Lost Arts ft. Jimmy Valentime & Urban Miracle – “We Tried to Warn You!”
    Urgent and defiant, this collaboration is a protest anthem dressed in hip-hop and alt-rock armour. The Lost Arts and guests channel social commentary into something anthemic and alive.

    Giuseppe Cucè – “El mundo Es Verdadero”
    Warm, rhythmic, and poetic — Giuseppe Cucè delivers a world-fusion track that feels both spiritual and celebratory. “El mundo Es Verdadero” translates as “The world is real,” and he makes you believe it.

    REY DANTE – “El reloj en la pared”
    A cinematic Latin ballad built around time, longing, and memory. REY DANTE’s vocal delivery has gravitas, pulling listeners into his world of romantic drama and timeless melodies.

    Show Dem Camp x taves – “Pressure”
    The Nigerian rap duo returns in sharp form. “Pressure” is slick, conscious, and effortlessly cool — a study in modern Afro-fusion with lyrical depth and rhythmic heat.

    Chris James – “Long Time Coming”
    Earnest and full of momentum, “Long Time Coming” is a statement of persistence. Chris James blends pop-rock and soul in a track that feels like a sunrise after a struggle.

    Drew Who – “lamentable”
    Minimal yet emotional, “lamentable” drifts through moody production and introspective lyricism. It’s the kind of song that lingers after silence.

    Jynine James – “Pain Of Love”
    A heartfelt ballad that nods to classic pop craftsmanship. Jynine James delivers emotional clarity and timeless vocal power — heartbreak as healing art.

    SlimYungMan x Coberzz – “HAMMERHEAD”
    A high-energy collision of trap and grit. “HAMMERHEAD” hits with underground confidence and sharp-edged production, made for those who like their sound heavy and relentless.

    Naomi Jane – “I Cry”
    Soft, soulful, and confessional — Naomi Jane’s “I Cry” feels like a diary turned into a melody. Vulnerability has rarely sounded this controlled and beautiful.

    Verra Cruz – “Lion”
    “Lion” roars with purpose. Verra Cruz merges blues-rock fire with spiritual urgency, delivering a sound that’s as raw as it is uplifting. It’s a closer that doesn’t fade — it ascends.

    This week’s Discover Weekly is about emotion in motion — songs that challenge, comfort, and move with purpose. From Lagos to London, Tel Aviv to Los Angeles, these artists are shaping a global conversation one track at a time.

    GRUNGECAKE’s Discover 100 continues to champion originality, authenticity, and the spirit of discovery. Each track this week stands as proof that the independent scene isn’t just alive—it’s thriving.

  • Justin Bieber’s new album ‘SWAG’ earns “most listened album worldwide”

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    Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG’ debuts as the most consumed album worldwide, landing at #1 on the Top Streaming, Pop and R&B Album charts. This marks the tenth Billboard 200 Top 5 album of Bieber’s career and his fiftieth Billboard Global 200 hit. The album topped both the Spotify and Apple Music Album Charts, reaching #1 over 100 territories globally.

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    Upon release, standout track ‘Daises’ claimed the #1 spot on Spotify’s US and Global Song charts and continued to top the United States chart for seven days post-release. It also peaked at #1 on Apple Music Top 100 Global chart and has remained there since, making it the top consumed song globally. It is the #1 most added song at Top 40 Radio. In addition, ‘All I Have’ topped both the United States and Global Apple Singles chart.

  • Fashion, the artist behind ‘New York Talk’, speaks on style, sound, and self-invention (Interview)

    In this wide-ranging interview, the genre-defying talent unpacks New York nostalgia, the legacy of style icons, and how fashion, music, and identity collide.

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    In a city where sound and style are synonymous, few artists embody that duality quite like Fashion. Her latest track, ‘New York Talk’, is a pulsating love letter to the city that raised her—fast-paced, distinct, and endlessly cool. But beyond the music, Fashion is a storyteller: Through what she wears, what she says, and what she dares to create. We caught up with the multifaceted artist to talk about her collaboration with Studdah Man, the deeper meaning behind her moniker, and what makes the New York experience so unshakably hers. From Anna Wintour’s exit at VOGUE US to the cinematic power of fashion, no topic was off the table. And as she hints at what’s to come next, one thing is clear: Fashion isn’t just her name—it’s a movement.

    Your latest song, ‘New York Talk’, is unique, uptempo and fun. Are there any specific moments or experiences in the city that remind you of your song? How was it working with Studdah Man? Were you physically in-studio together?

    Fashion: Yes, there are specific places in New York that remind me of ‘New York Talk’, especially the lyrics, like the nearest bodega store. You can always find a quote from my lyrics (“I ain’t never seen ass like that”). It was really dope to work with Studdah because he provides a sense of guidance and knowledge. It’s always room for correction or another way to approach things. He allows me to still be creative and myself, just with a little more spice of wisdom.

    As a fashion connoisseur and wardrobe stylist, how did the news about Anna Wintour stepping down from VOGUE US make you feel?

    Fashion: That news took me by big surprise! She is a staple in the game, a legacy that will forever ring. I was sad to see her go, but also excited to see what’s next! As Fashionista myself, I’m always looking for the next shock, so I can make ’em all gag! I just feel if it’s not daring, we [are] not caring. (Laughs) I love a “make-them-all-talk” look. That’s why my name is Fashion! Push it over the ledge, darling! 

    Is your musical ability hereditary?

    Fashion: Yes, my music abilities are definitely hereditary. My mother used to sing around me all the time. She had the voice of a beautiful hummingbird sitting on a tree. (Laughs) It was always like a movie clip with her, so I picked up on melodies and adapted that ability to sing. My father was more of a fashion icon and rapper. I used to rap to him all day around the house and put words together with a melody. I was onto something at an early age—a little flow with a melody, and I had style. It was just timing that I needed to put it all together to give the masses who I am today: Fashion.

    Were you named? If not, how and when did you decide to wear your name?

    Fashion: At first, I would call myself all kinds of funny rap names. They all was not working. You just know when something feels right? I truly believe I didn’t pick the name Fashion, it chose me. The universe decided my aura. You can’t fake authenticity.

    The intersection of music and film is a powerful and dynamic relationship where music significantly enhances the emotional impact, narrative flow, and overall experience of a movie. What is the correlation between fashion and film to you?

    Fashion: The correlation in fashion and film is wow… the most input thing to me, which is emotion. They go hand to hand. Whenever I have to deliver my words or anyone else… if you are reading a script, you better put some feelings into them words and make the people feel you and most importantly, believe you. Whether on the mic or script, say them words with conviction and truth.

    Is there a new single from your forthcoming album on the horizon? If you can share, let us know what we should expect.

    Fashion: We have one coming, but will keep it a surprise for now. My main focus is ‘New York Talk’. It’s different but catchy. Sometimes, time can be your best friend if you use it right.

    What inspired the music video treatment for ‘New York Talk’?

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    Fashion: What inspired the music treatment was Missy Elliott… Always been a fan and amazed at her creativity and devotion to push the bar. We don’t have that now in this generation, and I wanted to create that in my own way and bring back creativity and imagination. It’s time for the creative artists to make a way for change and growth within the music and wardrobe.

    What’s next for you?

    Fashion: What’s next for me is acting. I love movies and the feeling I get when I watch animation or superhero movies or anything with lessons or change in the world so… you never know. You might look up and boom, here I go! It’s coming and I’m ready to show the universe what I got.

  • Stream Jessie Murph’s sophomore album ‘Sex Hysteria’

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    Boundary pushing breakout artist Jessie Murph has delivered her most ambitious work to date with the release of her sophomore album ‘Sex Hysteria’. The fifteen-track collection represents a striking evolution from her debut ‘That Ain’t No Man That’s The Devil’, as the twenty-year-old artist fearlessly explores themes of sexuality, inherited trauma, and personal awakening with unprecedented candour and artistic maturity. ‘Sex Hysteria’ showcases Jessie’s growth as both a songwriter and performer, weaving together deeply personal narratives that examine the complexities of modern womanhood. The album confronts difficult family dynamics, challenges societal expectations, and celebrates the reclamation of personal agency—all delivered through her signature blend of vulnerability and strength and culminating in her most cohesive artistic statement yet.

    The album arrives bolstered by two chart-dominating singles: ‘Blue Strips’, which continues its strong performance on the Billboard Hot 100 (having peaked at #15), and ‘Touch Me Like a Gangster’, holding steady at #56. The project also features collaborations with Gucci Mane on ‘Donuts’ and Lil Baby on ‘Best Behavior’, alongside the recently released tracks ‘Bad As The Rest’ and ‘Heroin’.

    The album has already been met with praise by fans and critics alike, with Rolling Stone lauding “the fast-rising Pop star… [whose] rise will only accelerate with Sex Hysteria, her bold second album.”

    Visually, Jessie nods to sixties femme fatales with a classic beehive on the album cover—a bold contrast to the raw, modern truths she delivers within. To celebrate the album release, Jessie Murph will make her solo late-night television performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 21, marking another significant milestone in her rapidly ascending career.

    In support of the album, Jessie Murph is launching the Worldwide Hysteria tour, her biggest international tour to date. The tour kicks off July 27 in Phoenix, Arizona, and spans major cities across the United States, Europe, and Australia, before wrapping in Auckland, New Zealand on November 22.

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    ‘Sex Hysteria’ track listing:

    1 Gucci Mane
    2 1965
    3 Couldn’t Be Worse
    4 A Little Too Drunk
    5 Bad As The Rest
    6 Touch Me Like a Gangster
    7 Heroin
    8 I Like How I Look
    9 Ain’t But a Thing
    10 The Man That Came Back
    11 Sex Hysteria
    12 Donuts featuring Gucci Mane
    13 Blue Strips
    14 Best Behavior featuring Lil Baby
    15 Ur Bill Is Big As Fuck

    Jessie Murph ‘Worldwide Hysteria’ Tour Dates:

    Jul 27 | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Financial Theatre
    Jul 30 | Austin, TX | ACL Live at the Moody Theater
    Aug 01 | Durant, OK | Choctaw Grand Theater
    Aug 02 | Dallas, TX | South Side Ballroom
    Aug 03 | Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
    Aug 05 | Chesterfield, MO | The Factory
    Aug 07 | Des Moines, IA | Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
    Aug 08 | Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
    Aug 09 | Oshkosh, WI | Crossroads 41 Festival
    Aug 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
    Aug 12 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
    Aug 14 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore Detroit
    Aug 15 | Columbus, OH | KEMBA Live! – Outdoor
    Aug 16 | Chicago, IL | Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
    Aug 18 | Cleveland, OH | Jacobs Pavilion
    Aug 19 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE (Outdoors)
    Aug 21 | Buffalo, NY | Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
    Aug 22 | Syracuse, NY | New York State Fair
    Aug 23 | Philadelphia, PA | The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
    Aug 25 | New York, NY | The Rooftop at Pier 17
    Aug 26 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
    Aug 27 | Washington, DC | The Anthem
    Aug 28 | Boston, MA | Leader Bank Pavilion
    Aug 30 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall
    Aug 31 | Toronto, ON | Massey Hall
    Sep 01 | Montreal, QC | MTELUS
    Sep 04 | Raleigh, NC | The Red Hat Amphitheater
    Sep 05 | Anderson, SC | Wendell’s Outdoor
    Sep 06 | Birmingham, AL | Coca-Cola Amphitheater
    Sep 08 | Orlando, FL | Hard Rock Live
    Sep 09 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | War Memorial Auditorium
    Sep 10 | Tampa, FL | Yuengling Center
    Sep 12 | Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
    Sep 13 | Nashville, TN | Ascend Amphitheater
    Sep 17 | Independence, MO | Cable Dahmer Arena
    Sep 19 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
    Sep 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | The Union Event Center
    Sep 22 | Vancouver, BC | Queen Elizabeth Theatre
    Sep 23 | Seattle, WA | WAMU Theater at Lumen Field
    Sep 24 | Portland, OR | Theater of the Clouds
    Sep 26 | Oakland, CA | Fox Theater
    Sep 27 | Los Angeles, CA | The Shrine
    Oct 08 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Melkweg
    Oct 10 | Brussels, Belgium | Ancienne Belgique
    Oct 11 | Hamburg, Germany | Grosse Freiheit
    Oct 13 | Berlin, Germany | Huxleys
    Oct 14 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Vega
    Oct 16 | Cologne, Germany | Carlswerk
    Oct 17 | Paris, France | Trabendo
    Oct 19 | Birmingham, UK | O2 Institute
    Oct 21 | Glasgow, UK | Barrowland Ballroom
    Oct 22 | Manchester, UK | Manchester Academy
    Oct 24 | London, UK | The Roundhouse
    Oct 26 | Dublin, Ireland | 3Olympia
    Nov 7 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
    Nov 8 | Honolulu, HI | The Republik
    Nov 12 | Perth, Australia | Metropolis Fremantle
    Nov 14 | Sydney, Australia | Enmore Theatre
    Nov 15 | Sydney, Australia | Enmore Theatre
    Nov 18 | Brisbane, Australia | Fortitude Music Hall
    Nov 19 | Melbourne, Australia | The Forum
    Nov 20 | Melbourne, Australia | The Forum
    Nov 22 | Auckland, New Zealand | Town Hall

  • Apple Music to exclusively release DJ mix curated by DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (also known as Snoop Dogg)

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    Two days ago, Apple Music announced an exclusive new Apple Music DJ Mix courtesy of DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (also known as Snoop Dogg), scheduled for release on Friday, July 25.

    “The world is in need of good vibrations. The Mothership Connection is making an Emergency Landing. Me and Green Lantern… taking you from P Funk to G Funk and everything in between, Death Row style!”, Snoop Dogg tells Apple Music.

    “The Mothership project is all about raising the vibration, taking you higher musically!”, says DJ Green Lantern. “Imagine a cool-ass house party in outer space… that’s us!”

    On the DJ mix highlights, DJ Green Lantern reveals listeners can expect: “tracks like October London ‘Make Me Wanna’ mixed with The O’Jays ‘Darlin’ Darlin’ Baby’, which Snoop makes a cameo on… We celebrate Roy Ayers with a new rework of ‘Everybody Loves the Sunshine’ featuring Jane Handcock on guest vocals… Maze’s ‘We Are One’ was chosen for its universal message of unity and togetherness. That’s what the Mothership is all about, Baby!”

    DJ Green Lantern’s and DJ Snoopadelic’s ‘Live From the Mothership II: Emergency Landing’ is the long-awaited sequel to the duo’s original 2018 mixtape classic, which became available to stream exclusively on Apple Music in December of 2024. Mothership II is the perfect Summer soundtrack—a blend of classic Soul, Funk, and R&B with special cameos from Snoop Dogg himself.

    Tune in and listen to DJ Green Lantern & DJ Snoopadelic’s ‘Live From the Mothership II: Emergency Landing’ DJ Mix live for free on Apple Music 1 and Apple Music Hits this Friday, July 25 at 12 PM PT/3 PM EST.

    The DJ Green Lantern and DJ Snoopadelic (Snoop Dogg) DJ Mix will be exclusively available to stream on Apple Music from next Friday, July 25.

  • Evva Polak’s Message of Hope

    Evva is not an artist chasing trends. Her music is rooted in sincerity and built on a deep awareness of self. Every note reflects her curiosity about the world and her sensitivity to the unspoken layers of emotion that most rush past. Her songs are not just written. They are felt, shaped by a need to connect with something real.

    Drawing inspiration from the richness of nature and the complexity of inner life, Evva Polak blends sound and word in a way that feels natural and unforced. Her voice is more than a vehicle for melody. It is a tool of expression that reaches out gently but firmly to the listener. She sings not to impress but to move, to comfort, to awaken.

    Her creative drive comes from a love of life and an ear tuned to the good frequencies that live in both music and human connection. Whether through reflection, joy, or quiet release, Evva’s songs offer more than entertainment. They offer presence.

  • Stunna Dior snaps back with ‘Stop Playing With Me’

    Visually, the single is supported by a bold rollout. Early teaser clips on social media are already sparking conversations, and fans are quoting lyrics before the full video even drops. The message is clear. She’s making her presence known and doing it on her terms.

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    Built on a gritty, bass-heavy beat, ‘Stop Playing With Me’ showcases Stunna Dior’s raw confidence and lyrical precision. She moves through the verses with laser focus, calling out the games and setting the record straight.

    Every line is delivered with purpose. Every bar lands with weight. This is not a track you can ignore.

  • DJ Remo and Masha Tiss bring healing energy on Will Be OK

     

    The production is warmly layered.

     

    Afro-house rhythms glide gently beneath atmospheric, breezy and beachy melodies, creating sounds that invite both movement and reflection. It’s the kind of song made for late summer nights, for winding down, for holding someone close.