Happy August! Thank you for making it through this issue with us. To celebrate a new month, we've curated a playlist that blends nostalgic throwbacks, trending hits, and fresh discoveries. If these aren't on your radar yet, now's your chance to give them a listen.
- Indigenous Life — Fiji
- Sunshine — Maoli
- Vibe Wit'cha — Sam V, EdyOnTheBeat, Lion Rezz
- Out the Mud — The 046
- Fangai Lupe — Spawnbreezie
- One Way — Fiji
- Get This Far — Fiji x Spawnbreezie
- One Call — Joe Malafu x Fiji x Dezine
- I'm Easy — Fiji
- Missing the One You Love — Sammy Johnson x Fiji
Images provided by the featured individuals or sourced from their public social media profiles and online platforms. All rights remain with the original creators. Originally published in PMN+ Magazine, August 2025 (Vol. 2 No. 8).
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