Brazilian DJ icon ALOK, popularly known for chart-topping collaborations with James Arthur, John Legend, Tove Lo, Ellie Goulding, The Chainsmokers and Ava Maxdrops his latest banger, “LET’S GET FKD UP” via B1 Recordings/Ministry Of Sound/RCA Records. Sparked by singer CERES’ TikTok challenge, Polish DJ & Producer TRIBBS crafted a techno vibe, followed by Belgium DJ and producer Mondello’s version. Witnessing the viral sensation, ALOK stepped in, melding their brilliance into this hot new track. 

A story of digital collaboration, this song embodies global music synergy sure to set dance floors on fire worldwide and is available now on all DSPs and streaming platforms HERE.

“LET’S GET FKD UP” is a surefire hit, showcasing a powerhouse quartet of artists boasting a combined monthly Spotify audience of over 25 million. With an fast-paced, infectious beat and catchy lyrics, the track creates an enthralling musical experience for listeners. The highly collaborative song seamlessly fuses the unique styles of all the artists involved, from CERES’ mesmerizing vocals to ALOK’s global house influences, followed by TRIBBS techno style, and Mondello’s infectious production. This release follows ALOK’s recent hit single, “Jungle,” featuring the global DJ duo The Chainsmokers and vocalist Mae Stephens. Meanwhile, CERES, is a Brazilian powerhouse singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer blending her European and Brazilian styles together. She recently released her biggest hit “U&ME” together with Dezko, which has over two million plays. TRIBBS has been emerging as a new face to the DJ scene, but behind closed doors he’s already been collaborating with some of the most popular artists in the scene – from Oliver Heldens to R3HAB. Mondello’s latest track with LAUWEND & Gaullin “Can’t Get You out of My Head” is one of his biggest hits with over two million plays on Spotify. 

“I couldn’t be happier to be a part of this collaborative project. The experience of building on TRIBBS’ and Mondello’s sounds, along with CERES’ amazing vocals was so great and the result is something I’m proud to be involved with. We’re all excited for this release and for the world to hear it!” – ALOK

2023 has been quite the year for ALOK. Coming off a massive summer tour, he dropped his latest chart topping release “Jungle” with GRAMMY Award-winning & RIAA Diamond-certified duo The Chainsmokers and 20-year-old English singer & songwriter Mae Stephens, along with  “Car Keys” with global pop sensation Ava Max, and its official remix by dance music legend Tiësto. In August, ALOK had his recent birthday celebration performance labeled “The Show of the Century” at the iconic Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro for a record-breaking crowd. He continues pushing boundaries in the dance music community, paving the way for even more mind-blowing performances and opportunities in the future. The #1 most-listened-to Brazilian artist in the world on Spotify and #1 DJ in Latin America recently traveled to New York to host his second annual Future Is Ancestral climate change event at the United Nations headquarters with multiple panels, speakers, and a performance of his upcoming album featuring indigenous Amazonian artists on the UN rooftop. In May 2023 Alok was honored with a prestigious award at the Better World Fund Gala during the Cannes Film Festival for his charity work with his Alok Institute in conjunction with the Amazônia Fund Alliance program for the Brazilian Federation of UNESCO.

CERES is known for her powerful and soulful voice that captivates audiences. She quickly gained recognition for her dynamic performances and catchy melodies. Her songs reflect her personal experiences, touching on themes of love, empowerment, and self-discovery. In addition to her vocal talents, CERES is a skilled songwriter and music producer. With a unique blend of European and Brazilian influences, CERES is carving her own path in the industry. She pushes boundaries and explores new sounds, always striving to create music that resonates with listeners. Her main releases, “U&ME,” “Synthetic,” “Body Bend”, and “Take a Bite,” have garnered over 5 million plays on Spotify and 500,000 views on YouTube. CERES has signed releases with Spinnin’ Records, Actuation, Sony Music, Youth Energy, and Reven Beats, solidifying her as one of the main bets for 2023.

TRIBBS may be a fresh presence in the DJ world, but behind the scenes, he has already been working with some of the industry’s top talents, including Oliver Heldens and R3hab. 2023 is the year of TRIBBS jumping into the spotlight, very quickly becoming the No.1 streaming DJ in his homeland Poland, as well as the No.1 Polish airplay artist with singles like “Ghost,” “Future Champ” and the summer hit “Ostatni raz zatańczysz ze mną.” On stage he’s supported major DJs like Tiësto, Acraze and Mike Williams – playing crazy mash-ups like you’ve never heard before. With some exciting collaborations with Major DJs / Singers in the pipeline, TRIBBS should definitely be on everyone’s radar for upcoming yet dominating artists.

“At first, the song didn’t become popular right away, but when we posted it on TikTok it went viral. We got in touch with Ceres, the vocalist, to release the track. Things moved so fast that we ended up working on the song with the 4th best DJ in the world, ALOK – which is amazing! We’re really thankful to be working together with Tribbs to make it even more awesome! Let’s make it happen!” – Mondello

Mondello is a Latin DJ, formerly from the duo ‘Linka & Mondello’ having tracks played by Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Quintino and many more. After leaving the duo group, Mondello is still going strong in the game. He’s continuously investing in new tracks and is slowly building up his own community. He’s also hosting his own parties : ‘Soirée Carnage’ and ‘Project X’ which are attracting thousands of people. His latest track with LAUWEND has been one of his biggest hits. This is only the

Among the latest to emerge from a Texas psych-rock tradition that goes back more than fifty years, Houston’s CactusFlowers share today the November 17th release of their sophomore full-length Elation.

Listen to “Elation” in full here:

Watch the video here for “Dead Moon Rising” here:

Once again, frontwoman/bandleader Jessica A.M. channels the power of a live volcano through her guitar rig, her tone pouring through your speakers like scorching lava. Meanwhile, her mystical lyrics convey a dreamlike, starry-eyed romanticism spiked with a bite of attitude. Raised by a mom who photographed bands for Rolling Stone during the magazine’s counter-culture heyday, Jessica was, believe it or not, a late bloomer when it came to playing rock music. Originally, her path seemed to point in the direction of her formal violin training. But once she discovered the electric guitar in college, the die was cast. And when she met drummer and musical soulmate Mark Carcamo, a chemical reaction catalyzed, giving rise to CactusFlowers’s intoxicating cocktail of psychedelia, fuzz, doom and classic rock.

“It took me like 7 or 8 years to craft my sound,” Jessica explains. But once it clicked, there was no turning back. Recorded by Grammy-winning producer Steve Christensen (Khruangbin, Steve Earle), Elation is a super-charged, almost monolithic realization of the band’s vision, which now includes bassist John Griffin (who produced the band’s debut full-length, 2019’s Incantations). Fittingly enough, the band wrote the bulk of Elation on numerous desert drives from Texas to the West Coast. Taken together, the songs take the listener on a fuzz-soaked musical journey of inner self discovery.

Following the release of lead singles, “Runaway” and “All I Need” (feat. AFROJACK), rising Dutch DJ/Producer & protege of GRAMMY Award-winning dance music icon AFROJACK, Julian Cross has released his highly-anticipated debut album, “Stories Of The Nebula,” on WALL Recordings. 

The album, featuring new single “Take Me Away,” offers fans a polished, comprehensive musical journey that solidifies Cross’ place as one of the most exciting rising stars in the dance music industry, and is available now on all DSPs and streaming services HERE.

“Feeling super grateful and happy that I could make this album together with AFROJACK and the entire wall team. Been working on this album for a while now, and I’m really excited you guys finally get to dance to it!” – Julian Cross

Each of Julian’s previously-released songs leading up to Stories of The Nebula has been well-received, showcasing a blend of energetic beats, vibrant melodies, and powerful vocals. The lead single and opener of the project, “All I Need” (feat. AFROJACK), sets the tone for the album with its upbeat rhythm, captivating lyrics, and AFROJACK’s unique touch added to the production. The collection then flows perfectly into the most recently-released single, “Runaway” that moves fans with its fresh electro pop sound and alluring singing performance that radiates positive and hopeful energy. The third single, “Lose It All,” is an emotive track that takes listeners on an immersive journey with its atmospheric sound and euphoric vocals.

“It was a lot of fun helping Julian create his first album. His vision is big and his musical creativity very wide so we had a lot of different options to play with. Can’t wait to see what the future brings for him.” – AFROJACK

The album’s new single, “Take Me Away” presents a nice change of pace as one of the more energetic offerings on the project. The song demands listeners attention with its playful arrangement and catchy lines creating an infectious and extremely danceable track. “Nights” continues the euphoric journey with its hypnotic melody and vibrant composition. The first single released from the album, “Antidote” is the perfect closer to Stories of the Nebula as a hypnotic track that showcases Cross’ impressive production skills with a beat that builds into a powerful drop keeping listeners on the edge of their seat throughout.

The project showcases Cross’ maturity as a producer and his comprehensive storytelling skills that have led him to becoming one of dance music’s most exciting up and coming talents. Throughout the ten track run, Julian delivers an incredible blend of dynamic beats and spirited melodies paired perfectly with compelling vocals to bring fans one of the most immersive and innovative albums of the year.

Julian Cross has been steadily gaining attention after teaming up with AFROJACK’s record label, WALL Recordings, in 2021. His rise has been something to marvel at, going from playing at the local cafe to an immense crowd of 40,000 at Tomorrowland the Gathering in just two years. Ever since bursting onto the scene, Julian Cross has been steadily mastering his craft with help from electronic dance music icon AFROJACK. He has established himself as one of electronic music’s most unique young talents with several singles and official music videos. Julian’s music transcends genres, bringing a fresh perspective to the sonic landscape. Stories Of The Nebula sees him continue his journey and deliver a full fledged debut project that is sure to resonate with new fans and everyone who’s been following along.

Every decade or so, award-winning songwriter-singer Andrea England, founder of the popular songwriter circle concert series Four Chords and the Truth, becomes singer-songwriter Andrea England. The Toronto-based musician, whose songs have been recorded by everyone from Meghan Patrick and Don Amero to ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, has released her long-awaited ambient Americana EP, Evidence of Love, produced by JUNO Award winner Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, Digging Roots). Andrea is the primary songwriter, with co-write credits to Tenille Townes on “Stone” and Liz Rodrigues (Celine, Eminem) and James Bryan (Drake, Nelly Furtado) on “Cover to Cover”.

Award-winning Nova Scotia artist Carleton Stone can be heard in the ambivalent first single “Halifax” about the conflicted emotions that come from living away from home. “I started my life and artist career in Halifax, and my time there influenced a big part of who I am as a woman and songwriter,” Andrea explains. “It’s a nostalgic song about a lost love forever connected to a place and a time – and to write it, I drew upon my first real heartbreak – one that literally led me to leave a city I loved.”

As a whole, Evidence of Love is love in all its many complicated forms. It’s a lifetime of love. “I don’t regret any of the hurt I’ve gone through because I’ve loved too much,” says Andrea. “If I was on my deathbed, would I have any regrets? Maybe a few, but I wouldn’t regret loving.”

Andrea’s last body of work, 2012’s Hope and Other Sins, produced by Grammy winner Colin Linden, spent several weeks on Cashbox Canada’s top 50 folk chart and hit No. 1 on Galaxy’s folk roots radio channel. Her 2004 album, Lemonade, won a John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and her debut EP, 1999’s Heart Wide Open, included the very first song she wrote, “Eyes Wide Shut,” which hit No. 1 on the nationally syndicated East Coast Countdown. 

On her sixth album, singer-songwriter Norma MacDonald explores new songwriting tactics, reimagines old demos, and conducts sound experimentations that expand her folk and country influences into 60s pop, Motown harmonies, and jangly early millennium indie-rock. MacDonald lives in Halifax and has earned multiple Music Nova Scotia and East Coast Music Award nominations for her 5 previous albums.

The opening chords of In Waves set the record spinning in January, but the mood is wholly autumnal: lush, then resolute. A harvest and a hope. In Waves may begin in winter, but it slips gently through the seasons. She and partner Chad Peck (of indie-shoegaze trio Kestrels) enlisted JUNO-nominated producer Daniel Ledwell (Jenn Grant, Fortunate Ones) at Echo Lake Studio in Nova Scotia.

“I didn’t realize I was writing about the pandemic when I wrote ‘Comes in Waves’ until probably a few months later,” she says about the latest track. “I think I had told myself that I just came up with this song about the desire to change everything about myself and feeling stagnant out of nowhere.”

MacDonald and Peck would challenge each other to write three songs in three hours to combat their anxieties and Netflix tedium during the pandemic when MacDonald worked as an ER nurse. Many of the songs speak to her experiences working in healthcare, and ultimately are about trying to move forward through uncertainty with lightness, and grace, and maybe a sense of humour.

Sun Junkies are a 4-piece band from Brantford, Ontario that formed in 2018. Cutting their teeth in the Southern Ontario indie scene, as well as touring the USA and Canada’s east coasts, the four best friends have had plenty of time to hone their songwriting abilities. 

Having just finished recording their magnum opus: Parachuting, the band’s sound and image are more realized than ever before. Sun Junkies’ sophomore LP discusses the toxic nature of overindulging in nostalgia, the existential dread that comes with measurable time, and the insane pressure of trying to make the most of fleeting youth. 

Although it’s mainly about time, Parachuting has many other recurring themes and deals with topics like the soul crushing monotony of the 40 hour work week, as well as the coping mechanisms and anxiety that come with such a mundane reality. Featuring an orchestral arrangement of pianos, violins and horns juxtaposed with growling feedback and distorted guitars, these songs will (hopefully) make you feel like you’re unreasonably sad at the most debaucherous party you’ve ever been to.

“The focus track ‘Stay 4 the Night’ was essentially me listing off a bunch of anxieties that were going on in my life at the time and basically telling them to fuck off,” explains Noah Carmichael, vocalist and rhythm guitarist. “I was struggling with the fact that I had lost touch with most of my old friends, not because of any kind of turmoil but just from distance and time. Like most of Parachuting, this is a song about facing your fears and well, the fact that the passage of time fucking sucks.”