OSCAR SCHELLER SCORES GLOBAL HIT WITH “STATESIDE” REMIX
U.K.-born producer Oscar Scheller lands a global breakthrough with his remix of PinkPantheress’ “Stateside” featuring Zara Larsson, which topped the Billboard Global 200. Reimagined from vocal stems into bouncy electropop, the track gained further momentum after its spotlight at the 2026 Olympics, underscoring Scheller’s growing influence behind some of pop’s biggest names.
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO AND AYRA STARR CELEBRATE CONNECTION ON “AYE KAN”
Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr unite for “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?),” a warm, intimate collaboration brought to life in a candlelit video filmed at New York’s Power Station studio. The track, a love-as-wealth anthem, previews Kidjo’s upcoming album HOPE!!, blending personal history, cross-generational inspiration, and a message of connection and resilience.
BROOKSPEARE MUSIC UPGRADES STUDIO WITH SSL ORIGIN CONSOLE
U.K.-based Brookspeare Music has enhanced its remote recording studio with a Solid State Logic ORIGIN analogue console and UF8 DAW controller. Specializing in string sessions for film, TV, and games, the studio benefits from the setup’s flexibility and hybrid workflow, allowing seamless integration between analogue warmth and digital precision while supporting a wide range of recording projects.
CHRISTOPHER ARDRA ANNOUNCES SAW IT IN A DREAM WITH REFLECTIVE NEW SINGLE “REASONS”
New York songwriter Christopher Ardra previews his sophomore album Saw It in a Dream (out June 5) with the introspective single “Reasons.” Written after the end of his band Station, the track marks a personal turning point, setting the tone for a self-produced, multi-instrumental project that explores identity, catharsis, and the search for clarity.
WEIR BROTHERS LAUNCH NEW STUDIO CITY SOUND ERA WITH MICHAEL DAMIAN PROJECT
Studio City Sound has a new home, and the brothers Weir are putting the finishing touches on a new Michael Damian album there. Seen left to right: Producer Larry Weir who also runs National Record Promotion, recording artist, actor, and film director Michael Damian (Weir), producer, engineer, and Studio City Sound CEO Tom Weir. The new Michael Damian album is slated to drop this Summer.
EASY HONEY SETS THE MOOD WITH “BASEMENT KISSING” AHEAD OF PLAID EP
Charleston indie-rockers Easy Honey return with “Basement Kissing,” a hazy, late-night single previewing their EP Plaid. Written during a rapid cabin session in Colorado, the project finds the band expanding their sound while staying rooted in nostalgic hooks, as they gear up for a 25+ date North American headline tour.
TAJ MAHAL PREVIEWS TIME WITH BREEZY NEW SINGLE “WILD ABOUT MY LOVIN”
Taj Mahal returns with “Wild About My Lovin,” a swinging new single from his album Time (out now). Featuring longtime collaborators, the project blends blues, reggae, and soul, and includes a rare Bill Withers composition. The release arrives alongside a special GRAMMY Museum event, highlighting Mahal’s enduring, genre-spanning legacy.
PRODUCER PLAYBACK:
“One of the most important aspects of recording is the psychology of it… Some people perform better when you’re their bud and there’s camaraderie, others work better when you challenge them. You have to feel out the artist at the beginning of the session.” – Johnny K
