Now here’s a single no one saw coming but it’s truly one heck of a creative single of sorts. Done by Pabalu Wijegoonawardane, this single features Dinupa Kodagoda & Tharuka Nayanajith on vocals. Source
From the minute the song kicks off till the end, you’re bound to be reminded of two things – #1 when music used to sound as good & number 2, that Sri Lanka still has amazing artists to subscribe and keep tab of. Rock band Dissident is known for their radio hit ‘Vice’, and their newest sure is nothing short of a good follow up to it. Source
It’s been a pretty good week for the band that’s all about the funk, sax, good times and slick lyrics! They had the highest new entry on the YES Home Grown Top 15 with ‘Living For The Weekend checking in at number 2. But that’s not all, their previous release for the times ‘Isolation Nation’ hung on to that number one spot for a second week! Source
And it’s finally here! The very cool lyric video to Silence Of Loud’s single ‘Pain And Scream’, that was released a week ago on reverbnation & bandcamp. Support the band by sharing on social media or by purchasing their music! Source
The 23rd of May, 2020 will be known for two things :- #1 It will be known for the day The Drill Team’s album ‘Naraa Deshaya’ was dropped. #2 It will also be known as the day when The Drill Team became the first Sinhala Rap group from the island to have had a number 1 album on two itunes charts consecutively – Hip hop & Rap and on the all genre album chart too! Source
Now here’s a single you don’t see everyday and it’s all for a very positive cause too! According to the post on producer Pasan Liyanage’s fb post -‘Diriya is a tribute to all our brave frontline heroes battling against the COVID-19 pandemic. Share your best rendition of this song as a public post with hashtag #ADAFORGOOD and ADA will donate Rs. Source
Released a few days ago is this all new single by a fresh rapper from the island. The Jaded Wordsith’s debut is an interesting single for the times! Source
Here’s a soulful, heartfelt & live take of that ancient hymm ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’ by Shehara Liyanage & Dinushka, directed by Soundarie David. Source
Two parts of the Rebels and 2 amazing musicians in their own right. here’s Shivy Fernando & Shane John with their awesome, stripped down take of that classic ‘Babylon’. Source
Here’s a pretty special track by the Naadhagama family, showcasing each and everyone one behind this all island favorite gig series. Featuring of course all the voices & names you love – Ridma Weerawadane , Dhanith Sri , Methun SK , Supun Perera , Dinesh Gamage... Source
A fitting tribute to those that protected the island during its darkest days is this all new super star studded release. Rapzilla, Neo, Big Harsha, Dimi3, Wild Skatey, Apzi (its good to see her back after a hiatus) & Hirushi. Source
The Owl Three-O are a 3 piece band from Colombo and comprise of Nihara Jay (vocals), Sarani (keyboards, synths, effects) & Sithija Dilshan (drums). They’ve been in the music scene for a few years now and have been performing, here’s their debut studio single ‘On & On’. Source
Singer Chanuka Mora has been churning quite a few songs during this mad lock down period and we are lovin what we hear. Here’s a different single from this 20 something year old – ‘Yaka Natanne’. Source