Mangabey, the French DJ and producer whose name has become synonymous with some of house music’s most influential labels — Toy Tonics, Nervous, Pont Neuf, and Novaj — is preparing to release his highly anticipated debut album via Cracki Records in 2025. Fresh off the success of his smash hit ‘Time For You & Me’ which has garnered over two million streams, Mangabey is about to take a bold leap into new sonic territory with the debut single from the album, ‘Six Figures Check’.
A striking departure from his usual sound, ‘Six Figures Check’ blends sultry, old-school rap verses from rising French vocalist Tora Meishi with a sleek, alternative R&B style that pulls heavily from the vibrant UK scene (think RUBII, Jorja Smith, Lava La Rue, and DRIIA).
With its hypnotic percussion, smoky atmospherics, reverb-drenched vocals, jazzy instrumental flourishes, and infectious bassline, the track transports the listener into a lush sonic dreamscape. It’s a refreshing reinvention that showcases Mangabey’s boundless production talent and sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in his evolving musical narrative.
Belgrade-based classical composer vaghy released his latest single ‘When The Night Falls’ on 11 October via Théque Records. The single features multi-disciplinary artist and vocalist Ohnody, with a phenomenal accompanying music video. This incredible collaboration was facilitated by the National Cultural Fund of Hungary.
Watch the music video for vaghy x Ohnody – ‘When The Night Falls’ below:
vaghy (Tamás Vághy) is a renowned classical pianist who has shifted lanes under the moniker vaghy from solely composing classical music, to using synths and vintage instruments to craft groundbreaking soundscapes.
Over the course of his career, vaghy has performed with classical music stalwart Lubomyr Melnyk, received support from the likes of Worldwide FM, as well as acclaimed publications Son Of Marketing and Recorder.hu.
Dori Hegyi, who goes by Ohnody, is also based in Budapest. Ohnody is her solo project where she merges visual art, poetry and her delicate vocals. Ohnody is a phenomenal artist who has over 1 million Spotify streams for her single ‘Hideg’, while she was also the first ambassador of the Spotify Equal Campaign in Hungary last year.
The music video is a visual feast, featuring a stunning solo performance by a dancer in a vacant home and outdoors, as the sun sets during twilight. The lighting is moody, low with calming yet brooding blue undertones, creating a foreboding ambience. The single itself is striking and overflowing with duality, profound emotion and intention. It was produced by vaghy as well as Ohnody, with mixing and mastering by Ferenc Stámusz of Stamusic.Studios Budapest.
Bence Szemerey from Odesa Films,who filmed the video shares: “The concept of the film is based on the music video’s title. Its dual nature inspired me to find the boundary that matches the line “when the night falls”—a special moment when light and dark coexist. The dancer performs inside a house with a small tree at its center, while simultaneously dancing in a forest with a tiny house in the middle. This duality is enhanced by shooting the entire music video during the “blue hour” – that magical time after sunset when the night falls”.
Stream vaghy x Ohndody –‘When The Night Falls’below:
Hungarian musician Peter Kaszas shared his latest single ‘Turn Back’ on October 11th 2024 via his own imprint Peter Kaszas Music. The mesmerising single premiered on esteemed publication EARMILK, and features Peter’s tender vocals, as well as his songwriting, production and drumming prowess.
Stream Peter Kaszas – ‘Turn Back’ below:
Over the course of his illustrious career, Peter has received support from Fame Magazine UK as well as Jazz FM to name just a few. While he draws influence from the likes of Richard Marx and John Mayer, Peter’s music is deeply sincere, and interwoven with expressions of hope, desire and loneliness.
‘Turn Back’ is a profoundly heartfelt track about someone who is desperately trying to get back with their lover. Peter showcases his tranquil vocals, along with vibrant drumwork, impeccably layered instrumentation which creates cascading highs and lows, as well as commanding guitar riffs that elevate the track.
Petershares: “It’s a cool groovy song about our hero who is trying to get back together with his/her lover. The words perfectly capture what I tried to express with the music.”
minus32heartbeat wears his heart on his sleeve with his debut albumDHRICMV. The album was released on September 6th, via Big Leather Jacket Music.
Produced, written and recorded by Matt Friedlander (minus32heartbeat), the album has eight magical tracks that capture the bustling chaos of New York (where he lives), while offering a magnificent exploration of love and life. With a fresh blend of indie rock, electronic music and alt-pop, this album is a valiant and genuine reflection of minus32heartbeat’s artistic vision. Before going solo, he was a member of the band The GoSation, which garnered attention from notable outlets like NME and Spin in the mid-2000s.
Creating DHRICMV was profoundly personal for Matt, as he drew inspiration from his own lived experiences with love and the complexities of relationships. The journey began in 2023 during a challenging financial period. However, he was fuelled by the passion to create music, and took the leap to invest in equipment and follow his artistic instincts. Inspired by legends like The Velvet Underground and Oasis, he has crafted a distinctive soundscape marked by poignant songwriting and sublime compositions.
