Photo: theguardian.com
Photo: theguardian.com

Listening to new stuff is key because it inspires your creativity and keeps you connected to what’s happening in the larger music community beyond your front doors.

This morning, I heard music from a new band that I thought you’d appreciate. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mbongwana Star is made up of seven members – Coco Yakala Ngambali, Théo Nsituvuidi Nzonza, Randy Makana Kalambayi, Jean Claude Kamina Mulodi (aka R9), Matuzolele Rodrick and Doctor L.

The band describes its sound as Afro-punk-rock-electro. Let me know what you think.