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From Beats to Blockchain: Why Artists Are Turning to XRP for Creative Freedom
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10 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT
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GET TO KNOW SERIES
Get to know: Yaya Bey
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Get To Know: Claudia Valentina
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Get to Know: Mereba
For Alabama singer-songwriter Mereba, her albums compares the sibling relationship concerning as she speaks to New Wave Magazine.
Get To Know: Travy
Travy is an Irish rapper based in Dublin living his life and carrying his music with it. Some artists may feel at liberty to create when...
Get To Know: Taves
The global music scene thrives on diversity, and rising artist Taves is making his mark with a captivating sound that defies easy...
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Preserving Light for Future Generations: KOKOROKO's Message [interview]
dive into the world of KOKOROKO, a London - based collective that has set out to preserve light in their music for future generations.
GET TO KNOW: RenzNiro
RenzNiro is a 24 year-old Manchester-based artist who has carved out a distinct musical style marked by rich textures, impactful moods,...
Get To Know: Aqyila
New Wave Magazine caught up with Toronto based singer-songwriter Aqyila on the verge of her first London performance at The Jazz Cafe, at...
Get To Know : Brandon Nembhard
Being Jamaican-raised and London-based lends a unique attribute to the world of Brandon Nembhard’s music. The influence of music...
Get To Know: KWN
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Get To Know: Lou Phelps
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Get To Know: Sienna Spiro
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Get to Know: Ella More Ahead of Her Newest Release ‘Hate You For Good’
Hailing from Birmingham, Ella More is a rising star in the music industry, seamlessly blending R&B, pop, neo-soul, and alternative...
FIRST LISTEN
First Listen: Max Valentine ‘Red Wine’ Featuring Ghetts
A born and raised Londoner, Max Valentine, is an artist who has carved a name for himself in the UK underground scene and collaborated...
First Listen: Sissy Ford 'Streets'
Recently, we had the chance to sit down over Zoom and talk about the track, diving into how the track marks a bold new chapter in her evolving sound, blending old-school R&B sounds with pop.
First Listen: AKIA 'DND'
Atlanta based and Arkansas born AKIA, is someone who’s voice you’ll soon hear on all the popular Apple Music and Spotify playlists, as...
First Listen: Z H I N O 'Can I Talk My Shit?'
The 21-year-old self-taught producer and rapper from Croydon South London embraces a comprehensive vision from his beats to directing his...
First Listen: Benita 'The Worst'
Benita is an exceptionally talented Toronto based singer/songwriter who has a gifted pen. She was born in the city in North York and...
First Listen: Skee '19 Years'
Skee is a 19-year-old Artist from South London, who has slowly started to position himself as one to watch in the UK rap scene. He has...
First Listen: Tyler Lewis 'Fly On The Wall'
Tyler Lewis is only getting started. Following the release of her debut single 'downtime' the rising singer-songwriter is back with her...
First Listen: Mcxxne 'Grudges'
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