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Berlin Based Indie Folk Artist Queen Quail Releases Debut EP Narcissus

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Berlin via Milwaukee singer songwriter Queen Quail releases her resonant debut EP Narcissus, a six song collection shaped by longing, identity, philosophy, and the meaning of home. The project blends gentle production, haunting vocal work, and introspective writing that moves between tenderness and clarity. Alongside the full EP, she shares “Grace,” a soft track that centers on self compassion. Queen Quail explains that she wrote it while reflecting on choices she made in her twenties and the feeling of mourning lost time. The song became a moment of acceptance and…

Montréal’s Noëlly Nsimba Drops Christmas Single and Emotional Tribute

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Montréal singer and songwriter Noëlly Nsimba is stepping into the holiday season with a new release titled “Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You.” Her birthday falls on December 26, also known as Boxing Day, and she arrived just thirty minutes after midnight. Her parents chose her name with the season in mind, so Christmas has always carried extra meaning for her. Recording a Christmas song felt like a natural next step. The track is available now on all streaming platforms and has been delivered to radio programmers across North…

Darrell Kelley – “Careless Whisper”

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Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Darrell Kelley unveils his latest single, a captivating cover of George Michael’s iconic 1984 ballad “Careless Whisper.” This soul-infused rendition blends modern production with Kelley’s dynamic vocal range, paying homage to the timeless classic while adding his signature emotional depth. Darrell Kelley continues to build his reputation as a versatile artist who isn’t afraid to tackle both beloved classics and socially conscious originals. With “Careless Whisper,” he offers listeners both nostalgia and a fresh take, making it a must-hear release for fans of contemporary soul…

Pebe Sebert Steps Into the Spotlight With Her Long-Lost Debut Album

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After decades of shaping hits for some of music’s biggest artists, Pebe Sebert is finally getting her moment in the light. Kesha Records has announced the release of Sebert’s long-awaited self-titled debut album, a project that sat hidden for more than 40 years before being remastered for today’s listeners. The album arrives digitally and on limited 180-gram vinyl on Friday, December 12. Fans who only know Sebert as the pen behind classics for Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and her daughter Kesha are about to hear a whole different side of…

Edwina van Kuyk Finds Strength in Surrender on New EP Feels So Right

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Irish singer-songwriter Edwina van Kuyk returns this fall with her most personal release yet, Feels So Right, a three-track EP that captures the beauty of letting go and trusting yourself. Arriving October 28, the record feels like a warm conversation between the head and the heart; reflective, soulful, and glowing with quiet confidence. Built around themes of surrender, friendship, and self-trust, Feels So Right documents van Kuyk’s journey of learning to stop forcing outcomes and start following intuition. “Life doesn’t always make sense,” she says. “But when something feels right,…

Masta Killa – “Glad To Meet You” ft. Method Man x Snoop Dogg

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Brooklyn MC and 1/9th of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Masta Killa just debuted the official video for his single “Glad to Meet You”. The song features fellow icons Snoop Dogg and fellow Wu-Tang member ‪Method Man@globalsoundThe video was directed by WESTLYFE‬. The single is part of Masta Killa’s latest album, “Balance”, his 5th studio album in almost a decade. The album features other appearances like N.O.R.E., Uncle Murda, RZA, Raekwon, and more. Watch the video below and stream “Balance” on Amazon, Apple Music, and all other platforms here.

Money Mob – “Loyalty”

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Money Mob is a dynamic Massachusetts-based rap collective flexing raw energy, creative camaraderie, and unyielding hustle. Comprising four talented members, this group delivers hard-hitting, emotionally resonant music rooted in their Boston/Brockton experiences and urban truth. Their music video for “Loyalty”, directed by The Sultan, captures both their lyrical power and cinematic aesthetic. An accompanying behind-the-scenes look—part of the Behind The Music series—takes you into the heart of their creative process: writing in notebooks, vibing over beats, refining verses, and filming evocative visuals in gritty, real environments. About Money MobMoney Mob…

New Sci-Fi Thriller “Interval” Merges Afrofuturism with High-Stakes Time Travel

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Audiences are set for a cinematic thrill ride this summer as new science fiction film Interval debuts. A collaborative project from Williams & Company, Studio Zero Media, MadWerkz Studios, and the iFilm program, Interval is more than just a movie—it’s a cultural moment. The Interval movie will screen on June 22, 2025, during a “Juneteenth Celebration of Afrofuturism,” ahead of its full theatrical release in August. At 90 minutes long, Interval is a pulse-pounding, time-bending adventure that follows a squad of time-traveling law enforcers tasked with stopping serial killers before…

JAE.CI’s American Doll Confronts Adoption, Identity, and the Power of Voice

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Out now on all streaming platforms, American Doll marks the striking debut of JAE.CI (Jae Carelli), a lyric soprano and songwriter whose deeply personal 7-track album weaves music and memory into a genre-defying exploration of transracial and international adoption. With a voice rooted in classical training and a soul driven by lived experience, JAE.CI transforms their debut into a bold act of reclamation—centered around themes of identity, loss, and truth-telling. “I attended the Korean Adoptee/Adoptive Family Network Conference with my sister in 2023, and we attended a session that explored…