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At the Oud Festival, a Drummer Quietly Holding the Center

David Sirkis

On November 26, 2024, KOMRADIN—drummer-composer David Sirkis’s cross-cultural jazz project—took a prime slot at the Jerusalem International Oud Festival (Nov 21–30), a long-running institution founded to spotlight Arab musical heritage and the ways it collides, mutates, and survives in contemporary music. That context matters, because this wasn’t a “world-music cameo” …

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JAKE POLAR: SALFORD’S UNDEFEATED VOICE PUSHING BEYOND THE CLASH SCENE

JAKE POLAR

Jake Polar is part of a new generation coming out of Manchester’s underground with something real to say. Raised in Salford near Hope Hospital, his journey into music did not start with industry backing or polished studios. It began in grime clashes, where confidence, quick thinking and sharp delivery matter …

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ELLE MONA’E STEPS INTO A NEW ERA WITH HYPNOTIC SINGLE “LAND OF GROOVE”

Written By: Taylor Berry Rising artist and reality television standout Elle Mona’e is officially ushering in a new chapter of her creative journey with the release of her vibrant new single, “Land of Groove.” Known to millions for her appearance on Netflix’s hit series Too Hot To Handle Season 2, …

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Un Amor Perfecto: Javi Carabalí Brings Real Romance Back to the Game

When Javi Carabalí steps in the booth, it’s different energy. Dude isn’t just pushing vibes, he’s building worlds. Producer, writer, multi instrumentalist, vocalist on the leads and the backgrounds, yeah, he really that guy. In a game full of shortcuts, Javi runs the long road with purpose and it shows. …

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Toxic Truths From the Midwest: John Lee Love Ain’t Sugarcoating Nothing

John Lee Love

Minneapolis been low-key dangerous, and John Lee Love just proved it again with his new track Toxic. This ain’t no fake-deep relationship anthem. This is raw, unfiltered, grown-folk honesty wrapped in smooth, late-night vibes. “Toxic” sounds like that argument that never really ended, just got quieter. John Lee Love steps …

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How Azari Became Unmissable in Dubai Through a Creator-Led UGC System

Azari

Dubai fashion brands rarely fail because their products lack quality. Instead, failure often stems from the high costs of attention, fierce competition, and the fleeting nature of most campaigns. This year, a rising label broke through the clutter and became a consistent presence in feeds, stories, and daily lifestyle content. …

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