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“Sugar Water - Polybit Remix”: OKAYDEN's Global Collaboration Transforms Queer Love into a Drum and Bass Anthem

The tale of "Sugar Water - Polybit Remix" spans the distance from Melbourne to Sydney and is defined by a sense of digital serendi...

thisaktmusic 26 Jul, 2025

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Larry Karpenko’s “God Help Us”: A Spiritually Charged Anthem of Resilience and Hope

The inspiration for "God Help Us" had its genesis at a Los Angeles College of Music event, where producer Larry Karpenko met hip-h...

thisaktmusic 26 Jul, 2025

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Michellar’s “My Alma Latina” EP: Soulful Celebration of Heritage, Prayer, and Latin Roots

San Francisco-based artist Michellar releases soul-filled debut EP “My Alma Latina”, a radiant five-track celebration of her Spanish and Fi...

thisaktmusic 25 Jul, 2025

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JACRE’s “Holy”: A Lush Acoustic Anthem for Love, Stillness, and Sacred Rebellion

Emerging from the quiet countryside of Blackborough, England, Jacre delivers something truly transcendent with his latest single, “Holy,” a...

thisaktmusic 25 Jul, 2025

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Proklaim Breaks Boundaries with “CREEPIN/FURTHER (2 IN 1)”: A Bold Afro-Hip-Hop Fusion

Namibia’s own Proklaim unleashes a powerful sonic blend with his newest single, “CREEPIN/FURTHER (2 IN 1)”. Hailing from Windhoek, Proklaim...

thisaktmusic 23 Jul, 2025

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“The Sun Is Dying”: HalfCutLemon’s Haunting Anthem for a World on Edge

Copenhagen-based alternative rock band HALFCUTLEMON has unleashed its second single, “The Sun Is Dying”, with a thunderous emotional punch o...

thisaktmusic 22 Jul, 2025

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