Cash Only’s Famous When Dead Records: The Sound of Tomorrow Takes Over 2025
(Cash Only / Courtesy PR) Famous When Dead Records, founded by the unstoppable DJ and producer CASH ONLY, is shaking up the UK’s electronic music scene as one of the freshest independent labels around. With a mission to flip club culture on its head, the label ditches commercial clichés, mixing g
Damon deGraff Shares Studio Insights, Afro-House Soul & More [Interview]
(damon deGraff / Image Credit: Karston ‘Skinny’ Tannis) From the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean to the global dancefloor, merchant and damon deGraff are crafting a sound that’s as infectious as it is innovative. Their latest release, ‘Down Di Road’, a collaboration with S
DJ Lag’s ‘Woza’ Redefines 3-Step with Gqom Roots
(DJ Lag / Courtesy PR) South Africa’s DJ Lag, the undisputed architect of gqom, dropped his electrifying single ‘Woza’ on June 6th, 2025, now streaming everywhere. Known for chart-dominating tracks like ‘Hade Boss’ and the multi-platinum The Re-Up (boasting over 1 million streams), he’s
DJ Hydra’s Moyo Wa Upendo EP Ignites Afro House Scene
(DJ Hydra / Courtesy PR) On June 6, 2025, DJ Hydra dropped his debut Moyo Wa Upendo EP through OVAVA Music, a release that’s already turning heads in the Afro House world. As the label’s eighth project, it follows the hype around his forthcoming single ‘Bamidele’, due later this month via hi
A Soulful Echo of Love: Canton Jones Unveils ‘YOU KNOW I DO (LOVER’S Version)’
(Canton Jones / Image Credit: Bland Blake) On May 30, 2025, Canton Jones gifted the world with ‘YOU KNOW I DO (LOVER’S Version)’, a single released under Cajo Records that feels like a warm embrace set to music. This isn’t just another track—it’s a chapter in a story that began decades a
Toxic Rob’s ‘Toxic Summer’ EP Arrives Fully Loaded in all it’s Genre Bending Glory
(Image Credit: @liam.rosay) Toxic Rob has unleashed his latest project, Toxic Summer, and it’s primed to dominate your playlists. Dropped on May 23, 2025, this five-track EP fuses Latin-infused rhythms, gritty hip-hop bars, and pop-electronic pulses into a sound that’s as versatile as it is addi
Rising Afrohouse Innovator Daniel Frost Unveils ‘Aneeté (old you)’
Daniel Frost dropped his latest single, ‘Aneeté (old you)’, on May 15, 2025, cementing his spot as a standout in the Afrohouse game. Hailing from San Diego with South African roots, Frost kicked off his musical journey banging out piano tunes by ear at age 8, skipping the sheet music en
Château Perché Turns 10: Four Days of Sonic Escapism in a Fairytale French Castle
Image by Fabrice Caterin Château Perché Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this July (24–27) at the stunning medieval Château de Farcheville, just outside Paris. For UK festival goers looking for something extraordinary, this four-day escape blends cutting-edge music, wild creativity, and
CASH ONLY’s Secret Weapon ‘No Way’ Drops May 16th – Get Ready
The UK-based label Famous When Dead Records is gearing up to release a vibrant new single on May 16th, titled ‘No Way’, uniting label founder CASH ONLY with West London rapper VSTRV (pronounced ASTRA). CASH ONLY has been riding a wave of success, with tracks like ‘Take It Down’ featuring Rei
Vaitimbora’ Unleashed: TRINIX and Mari Froes Fuse Beats and Bossa for a Global Hit
On May 2, 2025, the French electronic duo TRINIX and Brazilian singer-songwriter Mari Froes dropped their electrifying single, ‘Vaitimbora’, a track that’s already setting streaming platforms ablaze. TRINIX, with over 10 million followers and 500 million streams, are a force in electronic musi
