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St. Panther Mourns With A Tinge of Savory-Sweet Hope on "These Days"
June 23, 2020
A jazz-infused, down-tempo ballad inspired by the sudden passing of a friend, she muses on moving forward in life from loss in a raspy, mesmerizing tone strikingly unique to her.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Hojean Gets Personal on "Hookup Culture"
June 22, 2020
Hojean can't do no "Hookup Culture"
Author:
Joey Legittino
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
rum.gold's "Fix Me" Showcases His Distinctly Beautiful Voice
June 19, 2020
rum.gold's distinctly beautiful voice has the stopping power of a shotgun.
Author:
Malc.
Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
Author:
Malc.
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sirens of Lesbos Take Us on a Mental Journey With "How Many Miles" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
"How Many Miles" is the perfect soundtrack for your mental journey; a glimpse of heeded optimism with vibrant, visual lyrics and a retro melange of family sitcom sounds that make you want to start out on a journey despite the limitations.
Author:
DJ Connor
Roman Rouge's "The Other Me" is Thought-Provoking and Evocative [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
Ethereal harmonies, funk-fueled basslines, and seductive melodies give us the 90's R&B feels from "The Other Me"
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Lauren Sanderson Shows a Softer Side in Her "Hotel Room"
September 24, 2019
Lauren Sanderson's very first single from her debut album has just arrived.
Author:
Precious Kato
Seint Monet Plays By Her Own Rules on "Wish I Had the Guts" [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"Whether it's soul-pop, funk, or even some obscure country-dance shit, if it's a great song, I'm going to release it."
Author:
DJ Connor
NoMBe Offers a First Look Into 'They Might've Even Loved Me- Re:Imagination'
February 28, 2019
With over 30 features, Nombe is gearing up to release the remix album to end all remix albums.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Brandt Orange Makes Dreamlike Precision Sound "Effortless"
November 18, 2019
Brandt Orange's latest is his most ambitious to date.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Santé Rose Enlists Tasha Angela For the Sultry "So Good"
May 27, 2022
"'So Good' is about the entanglement of lust and love in the mind of a young naïve adult."
Author:
DJ Connor
DVNA's Brand of Electro-Soul Is Outright Intoxicating
January 8, 2020
Out of a Gold Coast bedroom in Australia, DVNA is emerging with music that pairs the production prowess of Kaytranada and the lyrical talent of Lily Allen.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Omar Apollo Reminds Us to "Stayback" and Protect Our Energy
August 11, 2020
We all hear about the importance of physical distancing, but Apollo reminds us of the importance of giving our emotions space to breathe.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Unwind to Tuzeint's Jazzy Bop "Birdz In My Eyez" [Premiere]
August 20, 2020
Tuzeint's musical genius lives at the intersection of soul, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Malc.
Berel Finds Patience on Soulful "The Blue Line" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 20, 2019
The Los-Angeles based artist continues to trek through the soundscape of electro-soul and R&B, while pulling from sensory timestamps in his life for a sincere cut.
Author:
Janette Ayub