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Stevedreez Is an Old Soul With a Fresh Sound in "Darling" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]
August 26, 2021
In both sight and sound, Stevedreez is the human embodiment of the '70s.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Author:
Carter Fife
Erica Cody Gets "Back to Basics" on Enviable R&B Slowburn
August 20, 2021
"When you take it back to basics and ignore the outside noise that's when it works best."
Author:
DJ Connor
Skylar Stecker Proves Stadium-Ready With 'Earth Signs' Performance [Premiere]
August 18, 2021
Skylar brings her latest striking EP to life in grand, praiseworthy fashion.
Author:
DJ Connor
Maths Time Joy and Rich Work Towards Healing on "Move"
August 16, 2021
Touching on the importance of putting "one foot in front of the other," "Move" is a gorgeously reassuring, hypnotic offering.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hypnotic and Honest, Amaria Is Florida's Most Promising R&B Star
August 11, 2021
Synthesizing the best elements of funk, R&B, and ambient music, Amaria is an artist that needs to be on your radar.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sam Austins and Sir Chloe Capture Teenage Euphoria on "Joy For Youth"
August 10, 2021
"'Joy For Youth' is a sonic time capsule, surrounding the aura of childhood bliss and teenage rebellion."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home
August 6, 2021
</>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.
Author:
DJ Connor
chasu Blossoms as a Solo Artist on the Sublime 'bury my instead'
July 21, 2021
chasu creates deceivingly euphoric music that betrays the lingering anxieties hiding just beneath the surface.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Shayhan's "Godspeed" Is a Celebration of Love's Existentialism and Euphoria
June 14, 2021
Shayhan has a voice that sounds like D'Angelo and Earthgang had a baby.
Author:
Carter Fife
UMI Lets Her Inner Child Run Free in "whatever u like"
May 2, 2022
"whatever u like" is the perfect soundtrack for sunnier days and minimal responsibility.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Baby Rose's 'To Myself' Is a Self-Dedicated Masterpiece that Debuts Her Gorgeous Vocals to the World [Q&A]
August 28, 2019
"No matter what, always embrace who you are."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Collard Enlists Bakar for the Effortlessly Smooth "Stone"
November 11, 2019
Collard is the latest artist emerge to from this R&B renaissance.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Leven Kali Discusses "Sumwrong," Family, & How He Met The A&R Who Signed Him [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
Blending soul and funk with psychedelia, the young talent has caught the industry's attention.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Rainsford Reveals Her "Passionate" Self with Minimalistic-Pop Melodies [PREMIERE]
March 21, 2019
"'Passionate' is a song about feeling so much for someone but being unable to act on what you both want so badly."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hope Tala Is Giving a Face to the "R&Bossa" Sound
April 8, 2020
Tala's music is stimulating to the mind, body, and soul.
Author:
Emily Bird
Biig Piig Showcases Her Versatility and Dreamlike Vocals in 'No Place for Patience, Vol. 3'
November 4, 2019
Biig Piig has honed in on an innate ability to capture a unique feeling of comfort and groove.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
goodboy noah Is Keeping Things Retro With Sophomore EP 'Cool' [Q&A]
November 22, 2021
Only six months following his debut EP, goodboy noah is back and better than ever.
Author:
Paige MacDonald