Naïka Drops Defiant New French-English Anthem “Matador”
French-Haitian singer and global pop artist Naïka makes a striking return with “MATADOR,” a bold bilingual anthem that confronts patriarchal expectations and reclaims feminine power. The single is accompanied by a haunting lyric video, which compiles the eerie surveillance-style videos that were initially used to tease the track on social media. The visualizer amplifies the song’s tension and urgency, reflecting a world where we are constantly being watched.
Nora Fatehi Unveils New Single and Video “What Do I Know (Just A Girl)” Featuring Shenseea
Globally renowned multi-hyphenate Nora Fatehi delivers a dancefloor-ready anthem with new single “What Do I Know (Just A Girl)” featuring Jamaican singer Shenseea, out now via 5 Junction Records/Warner Records. Along with the song, the duo joined forces for an accompanying video directed by Arrad (Cardi B, Anitta, Missy Elliott) that dances between jetset playfulness and bombshell glamour a la Marilyn Monroe.
Susannah Joffe and Baby Nova Release Cover of Phoebe Bridgers’ “Funeral”
The forthcoming charity compilation All Things Go: 10 Years, with all proceeds benefitting The Ally Coalition (TAC), revealed its seventh track: Susannah Joffe and Baby Nova's “Funeral” (Phoebe Bridgers cover). The song was released right after the inaugural All Things Go Festival in Toronto through their partnership with TAC to further support LGBTQ+ youth through on-site programming and artist-driven engagement across its festival platforms.
Indie Pop/Folk Artist Queen Quail Releases Emotive Debut EP Narcissus
Berlin via Milwaukee indie pop/folk singer-songwriter Queen Quail’s debut EP, Narcissus, explores the nuances of longing, identity, philosophy, and the search for home over sweeping production and emotive vocals. Produced by David Thornton, mixed by Michael Kümper, and mastered by Huntley Miller (Bon Iver, Sylvan Esso), the concise project weaves dreamy, shimmering production with matter-of-fact storytelling, sometimes touching on heavier topics, but consistently maintains her truth and raw humanity.
La Femme’s Marlon Magnée Announces Solo Debut Via Disque Pointu
After 15 years recording and touring the world with French neo-psych ensemble La Femme, Marlon Magnée, announced his debut solo project with a brand new single titled “Nuage Gris,” via label Disque Pointu. Of the track, Marlon says it’s “a song about life’s ups and downs, encouraging listeners to chase away the grey clouds looming overhead.”
Chloé French Returns with Délicieux New Single “Chocolat”
Rising New York City chanteuse, Chloé French, has unveiled “Chocolat,” a flirty, French single that blends dreamy, house-tinged production with reflections on desire and the sweetness of intimate moments. French made her striking entrance last year with her breakout debut single, “Angels,” and will, this year, unveil her debut project NY Tapes, a French disco-fueled EP, packed with infectious grooves, sleek production, and undeniable hooks.
Micah McLaurin Releases New Single “Dancing With My Broken Heart”
Prolific pop artist and pianist Micah McLaurin has released his glossy new pop bop “Dancing With My Broken Heart” via Casa Doce Music. Produced by Mark Taylor (Cher, Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue), “Dancing With My Broken Heart” turns heartache into neon-drenched pop joy as a reminder that sometimes healing shows up on the dance floor.
