Category: Music

Blaqbonez – Consistency (feat. AJ Tracey)

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TRACK OF THE WEEK

Nigerian star Blaqbonez has just unveiled a new collaboration with acclaimed London rapper AJ Tracey that is so perfect that we’ve had to make it our Track of the Week.

‘Consistency’ delivers a mesmerising mix of R&B and rap. The melodic sound complements lyrics that tell of self-belief and focusing on being the best version of yourself. As an anthem of empowerment and confidence, this is the kind of music that instantly uplifts.

The song is lifted from Blaqbonez’s new album, ‘No Excuses’ (out now), which also features other big talents like Pa Salieu, Leostaytrill, Olamide, and Bella Shmurda.

With more than 75 million streams to date, there’s no denying that Blaqbonez has firmly placed himself as one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports.

Blaqbonez | AJ Tracey

Olive Jones – End of Time

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There’s no better way to end the week than by playing some sweet, soulful music. And this treat comes courtesy of UK starlet Olive Jones and her delightful new single, ‘End of Time’.

This song is pure finesse from start to finish. From its retro style of production to the smooth vocals and memorable melody, listeners are treated to a piece of music that is not only crafted with sincerity and care but also a whole lot of class.

“A timeless love song about long lasting love. From the giddy beginnings to the comfort and stability of weathered love.”

Olive will embark on a tour across Europe next spring, with the dates listed below. Having won the hearts of BBC Radio and Burberry, we’re quite sure this gifted singer-songwriter will become a household name very soon.

Olive Jones

UK & European Tour Dates 2026: 

  • April 7 – Birmingham, Sunflower Lounge
  • April 8 – Leeds, Brudenell
  • April 9 – Glasgow, Poetry Club
  • April 10 – Manchester, Deaf Institute
  • April 13 – Amsterdam, Paradiso 
  • April 14 – Berlin, PrivatClub
  • April 16 – Antwerp, Trix 
  • April – Paris, La Boule Noire
  • April 22 – Bristol, Louisiana
  • April 23 – London, EartH
  • April 24 – Brighton, A L P H A B E T 
  • April 25 – Poole, The Nave at St Peter’s

New Music: Lila Holler

We’ve got a lot of space for artists that address mental health in their songs. Now more than ever, the world seems unpredictable and overwhelming, and sometimes we all need reassurance that things can get better.

Newcomer Lila Holler is one such artist who has just released a heartfelt song that feels like a warm hug for anyone who needs comfort right now. ‘The Way I Am Now’ was written at a time when Holler was facing her own struggles, as she explains:

“I wrote this song while in the midst of dealing with some mental health issues last year. Being in a serious relationship, I had to learn how to balance taking care of myself and showing up with my 50%. It’s a song laced with insecurities, written in the hopes that people who deal with the same struggles feel less alone.”

While still a new name, Holler has already impressed us with her work. And we’re not the only ones – as someone who was selected to attend the prestigious Grammy Foundation Grammy Camp, it’s clear that her music resonates across the industry.

Lila Holler

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Bradley Jago – Killer Queen

One of our favourite soul talents to emerge from the UK recently has been Bradley Jago, so we’re thrilled to be sharing with you his brilliant new single, ‘Killer Queen’.

This track showcases an uptempo production that seamlessly blends soul with indie pop. While the song is full of energy, the lyrics tell of the unnerving feelings we sometimes go through when we fall in love.

“It’s about surrendering my reservations in the name of love, and how being so vulnerable leaves your life in their hands.”

Jago’s momentum has grown at an impressive speed. With almost a million career streams on Spotify and selling out four shows to date, his talents are receiving their well-earned praise and attention. One to watch!

Bradley Jago

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Masego – Unhinged

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“The heart of ‘Unhinged’ comes from a place that feels like home to me — the jam session. It’s the environment where I feel the most free, the most honest. The kind of freedom that feels like play.

What I love about jam sessions is how much they reflect life. They’re imperfect, full of inside jokes and accidents that turn into art. You can’t always explain why something works – it just feels right. 

I had just gone through a breakup and didn’t quite feel like myself, so I surrounded myself with sound and people who reminded me of who l was. After a breakup, people reinvent themselves. Some change their hair; I grew my beard. Tried new oils, new routines – maybe trying to become someone the old me couldn’t be hurt again.”

Masego

Chrissi – ONE IN FIVE !

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“I wrote the first verse of ‘ONE IN FIVE !’ back in 2020. I was 19, just learning about adulthood and depending on myself, it was a scary time for me mentally. I was working with my good friends Freemonk and Billy Ebanks, who created a super safe space for me to give room to these feelings. I sat on that verse for years and never really saw myself releasing or finishing it. Five years later, it feels insane, there’s been so much growth throughout this song, and it feels really powerful to me. There is strength in the harder parts of womanhood. I wrote ‘ONE IN FIVE !’ as a journal entry about the negative thoughts that swarm my head on some days – feelings I know a lot of other women share.”

Chrissi

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New Music: Noah Zayden

Who is Noah Zayden? Good question—we’re not quite sure of ourselves. As much as we’ve scoped the blogosphere to try and learn more about this artist, we just couldn’t seem to find a backstory. And somehow, that makes Zayden even more interesting.

We came across this musician last week and were taken aback by the charming simplicity of his sultry new alt-R&B single ‘No Sale La Luna’. The production is stripped back, allowing for Zayden’s vocals to come through. And while the lyrics aren’t sung in English, the emotion is very much present.

From what we gather through his listeners on Spotify, Zayden seems to gain most traction in Argentina. You can stream more of his songs right here.

Noah Zayden

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Pool Girl – Something to Say

Pool Girl is the musical moniker of artist and DJ Allie Nixon, an already rising talent hailing from the US.

‘Something to Say’ is from Pool Girl’s latest EP, ‘Ultramarine’, which is out today. The track feels dreamy, nostalgic and psychedelic in character and draws listeners into a soundscape that is really quite mesmerising to experience. Speaking on her new collection of songs, she says:

“Blue is the color I continually envisioned when writing these songs. In the past, I haven’t really associated colors with my music, but during the season I was writing these songs, I kept coming back to envisioning this bold, deep blue. Something about the color’s consistency and vibrance in a time where it felt like there was a lot of uncertainty and change kept me feeling centered. I’ve been deeply inspired by modern and contemporary fine artists, such as Yves Klein, and the name ‘Ultramarine’ is a nod to that.”

Pool Girl currently attracts more than 100k monthly listeners on Spotify and has had her songs streamed more than three million times to date. And with praise from outlets like Wonderland, we think this talent’s momentum will only continue to grow over the next year.

Pool Girl

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RIVER – I AM CANCER

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Swedish songstress RIVER has just unveiled a powerful new single that showcases some of the finest alt-pop currently emerging from the Scandinavian nation.

‘I AM CANCER’ is lyrically raw and is complemented by a production that is full of interesting sonic textures. This song blends fuzzy indie rock with nostalgic pop in a way that is really quite unique, and in doing so, evokes a multitude of emotions for the listener.

“‘I AM CANCER’ reflects an infected mind trying to love and receive love through a wall of defence protecting it from vulnerability — and therefore love itself. It communicates frustration around the inability to cure or hide an ugly mind stuck in false self-beliefs, believing it’s unworthy of true love.”

RIVER cites her inspirations as Portishead, FKA twigs and Prince, and you can hear this come through on her songs. If you’re now a fan, then be sure to check out her other songs here.

RIVER

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MOIO – PLAY HARD

‘“PLAY HARD!’ was probably one of the most fun to create, I don’t often find myself working with a ton of people but when I got working with Two Inch things we were clicking and we just fed off each other’s energy. When people listen to this song – I want them to feel the carefree energy and youthfulness that we felt when we were creating it.”

MOIO | ‘EARTHDAY‘ EP

BOY SODA – SELFISH

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‘SELFISH’ is taken from BOY SODA’S debut album, ‘SOULSTAR’ (listen here), of which he says:

“There was this communal feeling that we were all doing something really incredible and special. It felt over-indulgent being able to have that many live instruments. I’m very aware of the rarity and the privilege to be able to make that album. But hey, who better than to call on your talented mates to make something special happen.”

BOY SODA

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AIYANA – best case world

Rising alt-pop talent AIYANA returns with a beautiful new single today that we think you’ll absolutely love.

‘best case world’ is a heartfelt and introspective track that brings to light the struggles of life and how to find ways to cope through the turmoil when it happens. As the artist explains:

“‘best case world’ is my interpretation of what my dream world would look like. The exploration of the idea that what if everything went smoothly. What if that relationship never ended and my mum didn’t get sick, but learning the adventure of life is a bit messy, and sometimes messy is how we grow. That all we can do is try our best but it’s also okay to dream and manifest ur best case world.”

The song showcases AIYANA‘s natural flair for not only crafting memorable melodies but also sincere lyrics that welcome you into her deepest thoughts. More music is due to come shortly, and we can’t wait.

AIYANA

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New Music: Tela Bella

Hailing from Dallas in Texas are Tela Bella, an indie-electronica duo who recently caught our attention with ‘Iridescent Light’.

Serving as a taster to the outfit’s self-produced ‘Echo City’ album (listen here), this song presents listeners with a breakbeat sound that somehow feels both melancholic and also playful at the same time. The production is thoughtfully considered and keeps you hooked from start to finish.

“This is the last song we wrote for our album ‘Echo City’. We felt the record needed a more energetic moment, and this song is the result of that. It’s about going on a walk through the city in search of a distraction while dealing with grief.”

While we don’t yet know much about Tela Bella, we’re quite confident that these two highly talented musicians will continue to grow in momentum, so be sure to keep them on your radars!

Tela Bella

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New Music: Altara

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TRACK OF THE WEEK

“‘Nostalgia’ came so out of the blue for me, I was back home in Ireland playing FIFA with my little brother when it hit…I really wanted to embrace the drama, how hard I find it to move on from someone, & I love how fluid the whole process was. I wrote it over that weekend, and we had it mixed & mastered by Friday. We really wanted to keep as much as we could from the original demo, because the feeling was just so fresh.”

Altara

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Adekunle Gold – Believe

‘Believe’ is lifted from Gold’s latest album, ‘FUJI’ (listen here).

“Across its tracks, ‘FUJI’ oscillates between celebratory moments suffused with confidence and intimate reflections that reckon with loss – most notably the passing of Gold’s father – and the journey of rediscovering himself.”

Adekunle Gold

SHY Martin – l.o.v.e

TRACK OF THE WEEK

Alfitude has featured SHY Martin so many times that we should just call ourselves her biggest fans at this point. With that in mind, it won’t come as a surprise to know that our Track of the Week comes from this hugely acclaimed Swedish artist and songwriter.

‘l.o.v.e’ weaves elements of alt-pop with indie and adds a touch of shoegaze into the mix, creating a sound that feels raw and organic, while the melody evolves from understated verses to anthemic choruses.

SHY’s next full-length record is due for release next year. Oh, and fun fact: to date, SHY’s work as a songwriter has amassed her more than six billion streams. Beat that.

SHY Martin

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New Music: Lemi

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One of the most impressive newcomers to come across our radars from Scandinavia recently has been Lemi.

Signed to the powerhouse that is Made (who are already well known for their work with AURORA and Sigrid), this artist creates bold, punchy pop songs that are not shy of delivering drama, as is the case with her new single, ‘Get Him Gone’.

The track was created alongside Whammyboy and Robert Gillies and encapsulates the rawness that comes with being a teenager trying to cope with love’s trials and tribulations. Speaking on the track, Lemi explains:

“I wrote it for me, but even more for everyone else who can relate. It’s not about what I’ve been through, but about something so many people experience. I get really angry, and then I have to write about it.”

Lemi

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