Music

Kaleo Sansaa Shares Riveting New Single “Black Light”

Fast-rising innovative hip-hop artist Kaleo Sansaa has returned with her brand-new single, “Black Light”, which is lifted from her latest album, Solarbased Kwing. The track arrives with accompanying visuals directed by Katharina Ziemkus. Hailing from Berlin, Kaleo has gone from strength to strength in recent times, with 100,000+ streams independently for her latest album, and “Black Light” looks set to continue her growing momentum for the rest of the year.

“Black Light” highlights Kaleo’s unique and experimental brand of hip-hop – named solar-based-hip-hop by Kaleo – which sets her apart from many of her contemporaries. Solar-based hip-hop is essentially the pure expression of the soul and is characterized primarily by hypnotic, experimental hip-hop beats. Describing the sun as her greatest inspiration, at the core of Kaleo’s message is her solar-based philosophy – the belief that the sun never truly sets for mankind.

Speaking further on the new release, Kaleo says, “‘Black Light’ is about turning pain and trauma into fuel – fuel to see the power you hold, to heal and overcome generational curses, and for empowerment to build a new universe or life that you deserve. It’s about acknowledging the God within you.”

With her unique, dynamic, and experimental take on hip-hop and a clear vision for how she wants to present her artistry, Kaleo Sansaa is a much-welcomed addition to the genre. And with her music and originality continuing to soar and draw in new fans with each new release, Kaleo Sansaa will be one to watch out for over the next year and beyond. “Black Light” is out now.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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