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NIKI's "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships
April 24, 2019
NIKI is 88rising's first female breakout star.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lizzo's 'CUZ I LOVE YOU' Debut Is Your New Self-Love Handbook
April 22, 2019
+ Catch Lizzo on tour through fall!
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Juto Is Creating a Glittery Hybrid of Pop and R&B Romanticism [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 19, 2019
A talent such as Juto's won't remain hidden behind anonymity for long.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
"Tomboy" Destiny Rogers on Being a Justin Bieber Stan and Finding Her Authentic Sound [Q&A]
April 17, 2019
Rogers' debut into the world of music this year was palpable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JIAER Comes To Terms With His Flaws On "Devil In Me" [PREMIERE]
April 16, 2019
JIAER is a bedroom artist to the core, with the depth in order to carry out sonically lush music like "Devil In Me."
Author:
Greg Gaffney
070 Shake Flexes Her Limitless Promise in "Morrow" and "Nice To Have"
April 15, 2019
How many artists can put on their resume that they are both Kanye West's protégé and have toured with The 1975?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lewis Capaldi Just Wants a Cuddle in "Hold Me While You Wait"
May 3, 2019
The single is a gut-wrenching, heart-stopping preview of his debut album
Divinely Uninspired To a Hellish Extent,' set to release May 17.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Montell Fish's "Hotel" Is a Haunting, Hypnotic Affair
September 16, 2022
Melancholic and lucid, “Hotel” sees the distinctive artist making the most of his otherworldly talents.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Destiny Rogers Is a 'Tomboy' Unafraid to Sing Her Soul Out
March 26, 2019
We are witnessing the first brilliant chapter of Destiny Rogers.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Get to Know Giveon, a Haunting and Angelic Voice in R&B
March 3, 2020
Giveon's gift for R&B is nothing short of supernatural.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Evann McIntosh Shows Us "What Dreams Are Made Of"
April 8, 2020
The self-awareness and vulnerability of 16-year-old Evann McIntosh are enviable, as is her musical talent.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Let Sault Walk You Through A Beautifully Orchestrated Sensory Overload
August 13, 2019
Anonymous trio Sault has managed to capture lightning in a bottle, reconstructing sounds of generations past while remaining rhythmically stimulating.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Olivia Dean's "Slowly" Turns Vulnerability Into a Superpower
July 15, 2021
With grace, brutal honesty, and optimistic resilience, Dean creates lasting lessons of life and love.
Author:
EJ Saftner