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“Never Settle Down” Featured in The Alternate Root’s Video Shack! 

I'm excited to share that my video for “Never Settle Down” has been featured in this week’s Video Shack by The Alternate Root! 🎶

The Video Shack is a curated collection of standout music videos from independent and Americana artists, and I'm honored to be included among such incredible talent. This song holds a special place in my heart, and I’m so glad it’s finding its way to new ears.

You can check out the full playlist on YouTube here, or visit the Video Shack on The Alternate Root website here.

Thanks for listening, watching, and supporting the journey. 💛
— Ajaye

"Never Settle Down" Premiere with Americana Highways 

I’m thrilled to share that Never Settle Down premiered on Americana Highways! This song is a love letter to freedom, to listening to your gut, and to trusting that the road ahead will reveal itself in time. Huge thanks to Americana Highways for shining a light on this release.

🛣️ Read the feature and listen here:
https://americanahighways.org/2025/06/04/song-premiere-ajaye-never-settle-down

Thanks PopFad! 

Thank you, PopFad Blog!

Big thanks to PopFad Blog for including Never Settle Down in their latest roundup of standout string-driven tracks.

Honored to be featured alongside such great music.
Read the full post here:
https://popfadblog.com/2025/06/05/cave-by-simon-and-3-more-string-driven-tracks

Never Settle Down - Feature with Landon Buford 

Grateful for the feature on Never Settle Down from Landon Buford:

“A track for the wild-hearted lovers... Ajaye’s soulful delivery and vivid storytelling create a powerful emotional journey.”

Thanks for sharing this release with your readers.
🌾 Read the full piece here:
https://landonbuford.com/ajayes-never-settle-down-is-a-track-for-the-wild-hearted-lovers

Thank you Honk Magazine 

Thrilled to be featured in Honk Magazine for my new single Never Settle Down.

“Ajaye rides the winds of restless love with emotional clarity and lyrical finesse… a stirring anthem for the untamed heart.”

Thanks for the thoughtful write-up and support of independent artists.
💛 Read the full feature here:
https://honkmagazine.com/ajaye-rides-the-winds-of-restless-love-with-stirring-new-single-never-settle-down

Thank you Tinnitist! 

Excited to be featured in Tinnitist's Groover Playlist #315!

“Ajaye delivers a rootsy, reflective gem with Never Settle Down—a song that lingers long after the last note.”

Thanks for the support and for curating such a great list of indie voices.
🎧 Check it out here:
https://tinnitist.com/2025/06/02/groover-playlist-315-maybees-dont-fly-in-june-part-1

Feature with HailTunes - "Never Settle Down" 

Appreciate the love from HailTunes for including Never Settle Down in their “Soundtrack of Today” feature!

“Ajaye blends heartfelt lyricism with a timeless Americana sound that feels both fresh and familiar.”

Thanks for helping this song find more ears.
🎧 Check out the feature here:
https://hailtunes.com/discover-the-soundtrack-of-today-20/

Thank you, Lyrical Odyssey! 

Grateful for the feature on Never Settle Down by Lyrical Odyssey, who wrote:

“Ajaye’s voice carries both the weight of experience and the lightness of hope… a beautifully crafted ode to personal freedom.”

Thanks for shining a light on this song and its story.
📖 Read the full feature here:
https://www.lyricalodyssey.com/2025/05/ajayes-never-settle-down-delivers-ode.html?m=1

TunedLoud Feature – "Never Settle Down" 

Grateful for this thoughtful feature on Never Settle Down from TunedLoud, who called the track “a soul-stirring journey through self-discovery, vulnerability, and resilience.” That’s exactly what I hoped this song would carry.

💫 Read the full article here:
https://tunedloud.com/2025/05/29/ajaye-releases-soul-stirring-new-single-never-settle-down

Cul-de-sac feature on Gage House Sessions 

I had the best time filming this live performance of Cul-de-sac for the Gage House Sessions during the “Your Roots Are Showing” in Killarney Ireland. It was a special moment surrounded by kind souls, good songs, and the quiet kind of magic that happens when music meets community.

And be sure to check out Ben Gage’s music—he’s the real deal: https://bengagemusic.com

Sixthman Soundcheck Top 5 Finalist 

I'm thrilled to announce I'm a Top 5 finalist for the 2025 Cayamo Soundcheck. Best of luck to the fellow finalists!

Crys Matthews  
Mike Mentz
Robby Hecht
Whitney Mongé

Goodbye Girl on Rolling Stone AUS 

 

 

Thrilled to share that my video for “Goodbye Girl” got featured as Video of the Week in Rolling Stone Australia. I had the best time working with this crew of people:

Co-written with Joni Delaurier
Dobro and produced by Joe E.
Mixed and Engineered by Steve Dawson and recorded at The Hen House Studio
Filmed by Music Neighbors

You can check out the video here.

Goodbye Girl on American Songwriter 

I'm thrilled to announce that Goodbye Girl has been featured on American Songwriter. A big shoutout to American Songwriter for including this video; this publication is a favorite of mine.

Read the feature here on American Songwriter

Goodbye Girl premieres on AmericanaUK 

 

Exciting news - my video for “Goodbye Girl” premieres on AmericanaUK. The article shares the moment I decided to make the move to Nashville (hint: it includes a fateful meeting with a legend).

Read the full article here on AmericanaUK