To understand Asela Perera’s music, it is first necessary to travel back in time to the short, 3-album career’s obscure folk musician, Nick Drak​e.​ pic source : https://www.counter-currents.com/2018/07/the-englishness-of-nick-drake/ Drake’s music retains a cult appeal to date. Nearly 50 years after being ‘inducted’ to the infamous 2​7 Club,​ his music continues to... Source ...

Producer Hibshi has been known to have had radio success with his past singles, even with his single ‘Cold Beer’ that features the vocals of a very mysterious singer from the island – AiMEE. This former number 1 on the YES Home Grown Top 15 hit its first million streams on spotify yesterday (21st Jan) making Hibshi the first Lankan ...

Our heartiest to Costa, Rolex Rasathy & Navz 47 on hitting their first number 1 on Youtube. Which singles you ask? Here are the two that have made it! This no doubt had the ace factor from the day it was released! Packed with a super catchy chorus, sass and a lot of that girl power this is a must ...

Here’s an all new series called ‘Trippy Radio’ that kicked off a few days ago. Expect awesome Jazz takes of Sinhala classics & new singles on this youtube channel! The first one is take of H.R Jothipala’s classic ‘Lokeka’ (Kasthuri Suwanda (1974) ) by vocalist Malish Walakuluarachchi & arrangements are by Chandana Prasanna . Source

Anu Madhubashinie is an incredible solo artist in her own right and we caught up with her for a quick one to one on her brand new single and more! Source

Anu Madhubhashinie is such a favorite in the home music scene. From the time we & the island heard her on ‘Sansaraye Maa’ with Ridma Weerawardana till now, she’s been nothing but a breath of fresh air! Her newest single is her debut Sinhala studio effort with producer Thilina Boralessa – ‘Miduna’. Source

It’s been a minute since rapper Melissa Stephen dropped a new single and we are lovin her latest! Titled ‘What You Got Though’, this is a follow up to her 2016 release ‘Feel The Love’. Source

Nandula is a singer from Sri Lanka’s music scene who’s been around since 2018, and is known for his single ‘Nidi Nathi Loke’. ‘Akka’ is his second effort and is produced by Yaka. Source

Now this is what we like to stamp our approval as THE Collaba of Jan 2020! Funky beats, rock vocals and a sick rap by some of the island’s best artists..check out the lyric video if you haven’t already! Source

Based in Paris, here’s Producer CMB CruZz’s newest effort, a brilliant bootleg of the feels, yohani’s vocals and beats for days! Love it? Get your own copy as its up for free download. Source

Brutal Death Metal band Meningitis announced brand new merch this weekend and if you want to order their all new gray or white t-shirt print, click here! Source

Singer & songwriter Minesh Dissanayake is back with this amazing acoustic take of Nadeeka Guruge’s classic ‘Sihinayak’. Source

Dilmin Perera is no stranger to the Sinhala music scene. Having gained attention from his single ‘Aalen Ma’ in 2018 to ‘Dura Aduna’ last year, and now ‘Paata Paata’….he is one voice to be having on your radar for the freshness he truly brings! Source

The front man of The Drift is back with another solo single and this time around, packed with more feels. ‘Little Lies’ is a must have on your playlist anyday! Source

Released during the weekend, this all new single by a fresher from the Sinhala music scene is taking over, and in a good way. Miran Archana is also known for his collaboration ‘Saeya’ with producer Pasan Liyanage. Source

Last year saw the release of this all new single from Iraj, fastforward to 2020 comes the official video of it! Featured are the rising stars of Sri Lanka’s Sinhala music scene – Malindu & Hirushi. Source

It’s possibly a first – our island’s first pop punk love song with mad tugs at the heart to boot! It’s nothing new to the 3 that make up the Fallen Kids tho, as they also are the same lot that released SL’s first Sinhala Punk track a few years ago titled ‘Amuthu Lokayak’. Source

Released thru Estribo Records, Dj & Producer Enzo Wood is on the verge of dropping his all new EP! A 3 tracked progressive gem, this is a must have for fans of the genre from Lanka. The drop also features 2 remixes by John D & SEO. The Ep is currently up for pre-order on beatport. Click here for the link... Source

Looks like the Middle Class Rich Kid’s debut featuring Dana Kelson is nothing sort of too damm awesome and that’s why it spends yet another week on top the YES Home Grown Top 15! Not familiar with the single? Have a listen already! And that is what else broke on the countdown last night! Source

Pawan Tojitha is a fresh name from Lanka’s evolving music scene and here’s his tribute to Elvis Presley! Source