Maka & Durkin return to Fool's Gold with bilingual single "Malie,” sung in English and Maka’s native Tongan ("Malie is a Tongan word that means well done. It’s most often used to appreciate when people are dancing well, or after someone sings a song and does a good job.”) Hear more on their upcoming "Waterproof" (out 9/12), where the duo flip afrobeats and dancehall rhythms, classic house and R&B, and future-minded beats from their Boston hometown and beyond.
The excellent Barcelona label House of (S)PUNK is back with a five-song comp showcasing the local hardgroove scene. Bandcamp New & Notable May 1, 2024