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Our favorite releases from the ALT RECESS submissions list.


808x and Solo Sae Bring Heat with "Actin' Like" – A Fusion of Cultures and Sounds
When you think of boundary-pushing producers who are shaping the global soundscape, 808x is a name that undoubtedly stands tall. The...
Mar 18, 2025


Dafna’s “THE PARADOX OF THE SECOND CHOICE (Deluxe)”
Dafna is here, and if you haven’t yet experienced the magic of her sound, now’s the time. With the release of her album THE PARADOX OF...
Mar 17, 2025


Gremlin: South Africa’s Turntablist Extraordinaire Who’s Been Rocking the Decks for 15 Years
If you’ve ever danced till dawn at a festival or club in South Africa, there’s a good chance you’ve felt the electrifying energy of DJ...
Mar 15, 2025


Megan Black: The Scottish Singer-Songwriter Headed For Europe
Get ready to meet the unapologetic and genre-defying Megan Black , a singer-songwriter from Scotland who’s been taking the music world by...
Mar 14, 2025


Soulful Clay Takes Center Stage with “Trust”
If you’re familiar with the South African music scene, you’ve likely heard the name Soulful Clay . Known for his emotive, soulful sound...
Mar 14, 2025


Eyes of Teddy: The Visual Storyteller
Eyes of Teddy has carved a name for himself as a master visual storyteller, especially through his iconic work with South African rap...
Mar 13, 2025


Veezo View and Zeus’s "Skarasa": A Powerful Collab That’s Shaking Up the Hip-Hop Scene
When two heavyweights in the African hip-hop scene come together, you know the result is bound to be fire. Enter Veezo View and Zeus ,...
Mar 12, 2025


LD Beats: South Africa’s Hitmaker Who’s Shaping the Sound of Tomorrow
When you think of South Africa's hottest producers, LD Beats is a name that stands out. With his fingers on the pulse of South African...
Mar 12, 2025


Kyle Deutsch: The Birth Of A South African Icon
If you haven’t heard of Kyle Deutsch yet, it’s about time you do. Born in 1987 in the vibrant province of KwaZulu-Natal, Kyle is an...
Mar 12, 2025


Chanté Drops Her Highly Anticipated EP, Transparent, and It’s Nothing Short of a Vibe
Hold on to your headphones because Chanté, the R&B and soul queen from Cape Town, just dropped her debut EP Transparent , and it’s an...
Mar 12, 2025


Cristina Hron Unveils a Dreamy & Heartfelt Anthem with “Marceline”
If you’ve been craving a pop princess who sings straight from the heart, Cristina Hron has got you covered. The sapphic pop sensation...
Mar 10, 2025


Velvetine: The Alternative Rock Band Bringing Cinema-Inspired Soundscapes to Life
Photography by @_okefabi In the midst of a global pandemic, when most of the world was locked inside, a new band was quietly forming in...
Mar 8, 2025
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