Carly Rae Jepsen is a GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter from Mission, Canada. Not too long ago, she released a stunning music video for her highly anticipated new single, entitled, “Western Wind,” produced by Rostam Batmanglij via 604 Records. The video was shot in the natural elements of Southern California by Taylor Fauntleroy.

‘Western Wind’ inhabits a warm and hypnotic atmosphere achieved through a delicate tapestry of elements: sunlit guitar tones, soulful piano melodies, the luminous textures of Hammond B3 organ, and an elegant patchwork of percussion. Graced with Carly Rae Jepsen’s radiant vocal work, the result is a spellbinding backdrop to her lyrical storytelling, infusing the song’s mood of nostalgia and longing with a lovely euphoria.

‘Western Wind’ embodies a charming quality that invites certain daydreaming on the part of the listener. As Carly Rae Jepsen reveals, the song emerged from the deep solitude of quarantine, a period of time that compelled her toward her most introspective songwriting yet. Furthermore, she made waves by performing “Western Wind” during her highly celebrated set at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

Success has come pretty quickly for 21-year-old Kaash Paige, Def Jam Recordings’ new young star from Dallas, Texas. Not too long ago, she released an appealing music video for her “Girlfriend” single, which tells an intriguing tale about a young woman who advises someone not to fall in love with her. Apparently, she’s not the typical person that you can spend quality time with. Therefore, she admits, “I just wanna get higher and higher and set the world on fire, until your time expires.” Later, she confesses, “All we do is we just pass them ‘round.”

‘Girlfriend’ contains a relatable narrative and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, and Kehlani. The likable tune possesses melodic instrumentation flavored with contemporary and urban R&B elements. Furthermore, “Girlfriend” serves as a tasty appetizer to what listeners can expect to hear from Kaash Paige in the near future as she continues to release new and exciting music.

Francisco Martin is an LA-based Filipino-American singer-songwriter and producer from San Francisco, California. Not too long ago, he released a spectacular music video for his romantic pop single, entitled, “KISSING ON A BALCONY,” which contains an adoring, love-based narrative, pristine hooks, and ear-pleasing vocals that will resonate well with fans of Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, and Ed Sheeran. The frisky, delicately-textured tune possesses clever rhythmic instrumentation flavored with contemporary and electro-pop elements. Also, “KISSING ON A BALCONY” follows mildly on the heels of the pounding, anthemic tune, entitled, “Nobody Listens To Me!”

“This was the first video we filmed for the EP, so we wanted to have fun with it. Even though it’s more of a playful straight-forward video, pay attention to some Easter eggs that build a bigger concept that ties to the rest of the EP.” – Francisco Martin explained

After his first-ever tour, and a clutch of well-received singles, Francisco Martin realized he had an all-consuming yearning to be his authentic self in his music. To that end, he worked feverishly in his apartment at all hours of the night while facing complaints from the neighbors. Now, he emerges with his first true artistic statement, the upcoming EP, entitled, “Manic,” available on July 22, 2022. The six-song project contains a bold collection of emotionally-raw pop-rock tunes.

Girl Ultra (Mariana de Miguel) is a 26-year-old singer-songwriter, producer, and DJ based in Mexico City, Mexico. Not too long ago, she released a sensational seven-track EP, entitled, “EL SUR.” The project introduces listeners to a new, raw side of Girl Ultra with cranked-up BPMs.

“I experienced a real change in energy these past two years and I think that is reflected in this new material. It feels like there’s been so much contained energy in these pandemic years that people now want to go out and jump and sing and push and dance and yell and slam into one another. The increase of BPMs in some of my new songs caters to that feeling.” – Girl Ultra explained

Girl Ultra named the EP, “El Sur,” the south in Spanish, as a homage to the south side of Mexico City, where she was born, raised, and introduced to the confluence of genres that comprise her musical foundation. This is exemplified in the track, “Punk,” which she co-wrote with Foudeqush and Santiago Casillas of Little Jesus. The song includes a chorus of “Voy a darte todo mi amor en el southside,” which means, I’m going to give you all my love in the southside. A lilting earworm on the tail-end of a rat-a-tat opening verse anchored by a punk riff. So far, “Punk” has been streamed nearly one million times since its release on Spotify in March.

Imelda Gabs is a 23-year-old Belgian-Congolese singer-songwriter, producer, and pianist based in Switzerland. Not too long ago, she released an appealing music video, directed by Dariy Mambetov, for her new self-produced single, entitled, “Alter Ego,” which tells a dramatic tale about a young woman who wants to be freed from her desires and mental health issues. Apparently, she’s a warrior who fights battles every day, so she won’t let anyone put her down. Later, she admits, “My head is spinning, I can’t move on. Don’t think my mind will hold for long.”

“The song carries a message of strength with a rebellious edge. It expresses how fighting your own inner demons can turn into a vicious circle.” – Imelda Gabs explained

Artists like Imelda Gabs are the reason why pop music never gets stale and evolves with the times that we live in. Bold and unexpected, she manifests her passion and emotions through her music, both on stage and in the studio. Gabs grew up in Switzerland where she studied the piano, violin, and singing. As she naturally dived into composition and songwriting, performing quickly came her way. At the age of 14, she made her live debut at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels (BE) alongside her late father, jazz pianist, Doctor Gabs. Followed by the W:HAlll (BE), where she played with organ legend, Rhoda Scott, and Miriam Makeba’s former drummer, Vic Jewel Pitts.