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Egypt: Abraxsophia
Anonymous electronic producer Abraxsophia, once famous for remixing Saudi hit “Sabak 3eshq (أصابك عشق)”, got a very active Soundcloud page. Quite unlike his almost blank Facebook and a “I am a useless...
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Western Sahara: Aziza Brahim –“Abbar el Hamada”
Despite the worldwide popularization of desert-blues in the last couple of years, Aziza Brahim continues to stand as one of the most unique voices in the genre. Her new album, “Abbar el Hamada”,...
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Israel: Livyatanim –“After the Waters”
Livyatanim (לוויתנים), the Hebrew word for “Whales”, may be the most accurate term to describe the sound of this Neta’im-based duo. Their debut album, “After The Waters”, is exploring the musical...
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Iran: Shahin Najafi –“Ay Leili”
It’s been more than 10 years since Iranian singer and poet Shahin Najafi had to leave his home for political reasons and flee to Germany. But he remains one of Iran’s most prolific and singular voices....
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Algeria: Karima Nayt –“Salam”
Karima Nayt already had an established career as a dancer and actress when she released “Quoi d’autre?”, back in 2012. While it remains her only album to date, it’s a work of abiding appeal. Featuring...
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Lebanon: sandmoon –“Time Has Yet To Come”
Albeit its size and ever challenging situation, Lebanon has become one of the most impressive music scenes in the world. One of the country’s many talents, sandmoon have been around for a few years...
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Israel: Shirly Kones (שירלי קונס)
Three albums into her career, Shirly Kones (שירלי קונס) seems like one of the most talented and, still, most underestimated Israeli singer-songwriters. Her latest, self-titled studio effort has...
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Israel: Djamshid Sisters (האחיות ג’משיד)
In music, minimalism is a style or technique that is characterized by extreme sparseness and simplicity. A minimal song will set you in the mood for honesty, unveil yourself, keep you either empty or...
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Tunisia/France: Epi –“Khodavanda”
Although clasically trained in his childhood, Khalil Hentati has decided to follow electronic experimentation in his music released under the short monicker Epi. He’s been sharing his multi-faceted...
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Etyen x Saideh Eftekhari –“If We Could Only See”
Lebanese producer and multi-instrumentalist Samer Etienne Chami also known as Etyen recently teamed up with Iranian-American violinist and singer Saideh Eftekhari for what’s turned out to be one of the...
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Lebanon: Safar –“Seasons”
Lebanese duo Mayssa Jallad and Ellie AbdelNour, also known as Safar, have released the video for their first single taken off their second EP, “Carry On”, titled “Seasons”. It’s an ode to Jallad’s...
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Lebanon: Munma
Being a Millennial, I was born within the first generation to be raised and nurtured amid the infinite hub of connectivity and creativity that is the Internet. I’ve watched my music consumption span...
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Israel: Kutiman –“6am”
Kutiman recently released his long-awaited album “6am“, which is a great occasion to tell you about my top choice musical group going by the name Kutiman Orchestra. It’s a band led by Ofir Yekutiel...
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Egypt: Youssra ElHawary –“El-Alam”
In 2012, amidst the rise of the pseudo-romantic, gruesome chaos and political playing field taking over Egypt, Youssra El Hawary entered into the screens of hundreds of thousands of Egyptian youth with...
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Israel / Iran: Liraz
If the music of Liraz makes you confused at the first listen, that’s actually the very right effect of her bewildering performances. Liraz Charhi was born in Israel, but she’s a dedicated explorer of...
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Jordan / Egypt: Za’ed Na’es feat. Aya Metwalli –“Mashoftesh”
Acclaimed Jordanian trio Za’ed Na’es continue to deliver some of the most exciting electronic music in the region as well as collaborations with talented singers. This time the Amman-based group teamed...
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UAE: Gaya –“The Boys Who Cried Love”
Born in India, but raised in United Arab Emirates, Gaya combines inspirations as wide as Western folk, Indian classical music, forward-looking singer-songwriters and the best contemporary pop can...
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Algeria: Imarhan –“Imarhan”
Southern Algerian blues band Imarhan has been making waves locally for a few years now, but this year’s self-titled debut album clearly brought their global breakthrough. And deservedly so. Their...
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Pakistan / UAE: Sail Into Night –“Passenger”
Two tags go together on Sail Into Night’s Bandcamp page that perfectly describe the atmosphere of their debut album: mellow Dubai. This captivating new duo constists of Zara (harmonium & vocals)...
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Interview: The Apples – Israel
Groove is everywhere. It’s in the way you speak, the way you walk and even in the way you’re reading this text right now. Actually, groove is a great word to describe almost anything which makes you...
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