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Jay Erl Releases ‘Bangers Only IV’ with Cinematic Flair

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Ghanaian Afropop artist Jay Erl has dropped his highly anticipated “Bangers Only IV”, marking another milestone in his burgeoning musical journey. The rising Afropop artist continues to push creative boundaries with a project that’s as visually striking as it is sonically compelling.

Embracing a Marvel-inspired aesthetic, the project’s cover art ingeniously incorporates four rings. A visual metaphor reminiscent of Thanos’s iconic design. This creative choice not only symbolizes the fourth installment but also demonstrates Jay Erl’s artistic vision that extends far beyond music.

This innovative visual approach reflects Jay Erl’s commitment to storytelling beyond music, transforming the album into a multisensory experience.

Building on the success of previous volumes, “Bangers Only IV” promises a dynamic sonic landscape. The project showcases Jay Erl’s collaborative spirit, featuring multiple talented artists like Taffy, Maame Alpha, Nanasei, Deko and Mawulino who bring their unique flavours to the mix.

Fans can expect the high-energy, infectious tracks that have become the hallmark of the “Bangers Only” series.

As the year draws to a close, Jay Erl is steadily rising through the ranks and positioning himself as a creative force in Ghana’s vibrant music scene. His delivery of the project strikes as a statement in contemporary Afropop.

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Dead Tooth Drops New Single ‘You Never Do Shit’

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In “You Never Do Shit,” Brooklyn’s Dead Tooth deliver a snarling, urgent post-punk single that distills their barbed energy into under four minutes of sharp-tongued wit and scuffed-up sonics. It’s a track that bristles with disdain—Zach Ellis’ vocal delivery is acidic, at times theatrical, and often more spoken than sung. There’s a punk rock immediacy here, but with the knowing wink of someone who’s watched the scene curdle and still wants to dance through the ashes.

The song began its life in a different medium—written for a fictional band on City on Fire—but the real-life iteration carries more weight. There’s a palpable satisfaction in Ellis’ decision to reclaim it, and that freedom seeps into every detail: the unkempt rhythm section, the jarring saxophone lines from John Stanesco, and the deliberate looseness that characterizes its structure.

Dead Tooth are at once participants and commentators in the culture they inhabit. Their songs are alive with noise, but also with intent—tracking the psychic hangover of nightlife, subcultural collapse, and underground scenes that burn bright and disappear too soon. Ellis’ lyrical observations land like tossed-off critiques, but underneath the smirk is something deeper, almost desperate: a desire for connection, even through chaos.

With their debut album looming, “You Never Do Shit” feels like a thesis statement. Not just of sound, but of ethos: reject slickness, embrace noise, tell the truth—even if it’s ugly. In a year when punk has mostly whispered or wandered, Dead Tooth has chosen to scream.

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