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Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
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Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez Drops the Empowering New Single "Better For You"
March 9, 2021
New Yorker Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez has just released her single "Better For You" and it's a whole hypnotic vibe. For You" below.
Sophie Coran's "S P A C E" Is a Cinematic Love Letter to Self-Love
March 5, 2021
This week Philadelphia-based singer Sophie Coran returns with "S P A C E," her first release of 2021. attention on Sophie Coran this year.
Meet Muroki, a Soulful Singer With a Big Year Ahead
March 1, 2021
With just 3 tracks to his name, young singer-songwriter Muroki, has rocketed through the New Zealand indie scene.
Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape
February 12, 2021
You know that feeling when the golden rays of sunshine hits your skin and warms you up, making you feel safe again? That's Julian Skiboat's "Flowers."
Honeyboys Return with the Optimistic Anthem "Davinci"
January 15, 2021
On their newest single "Davinci", Honeyboys return to deliver the perfect track to alleviate wintertime malaise.
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Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]
August 25, 2020
Fox Jackson's bringing funk infused dance back with his music.
Brasstracks Announce Debut Album and Drop "Hold Ya"
July 20, 2020
Brasstracks have announced their debut album, "Golden Ticket", and released a brand new single.
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Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]
July 15, 2020
Dana Williams is ready to unveil yet another fruit of her labor, a new single titled "Knife."
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.
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.
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Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Yellow Days Makes a Nostalgic Return With "Treat You Right"
May 4, 2020
Yellow Days' return is scored by infectious soul and jazz undertones.
Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut
April 29, 2020
Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
Cyn Rings in the New Year With "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"
December 16, 2019
Cyn reimagines a 1947 holiday classic.
Jacob Collier and Daniel Caesar Are a Match Made in R&B Heaven
December 5, 2019
Their latest collaborative effort takes the rules of jazz and R&B and bends them to their limits.
Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
J.Lamotta Has Us Completely Wrapped Around Her Finger
November 14, 2019
The Berlin-based neo-soul artist instills a piece of her spirit into each record.
FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'
November 12, 2019
"When I made music there it felt kind of like a dream state."
Easy Life's "Nice Guys" Is a Chaotic Masterpiece
October 29, 2019
A naked trump cameo, a religious cult, and an unfazed Easy Life make for one of the best music videos we've seen all year.
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Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Meet DOMi & JD BECK, the Kindred Spirits Heralding a New Wave of Jazz
August 10, 2022
The Anderson .Paak co-signed duo is taking the jazz world by storm.
beabadoobee and Laufey Conjure "A Night To Remember" With a Track You Won't Soon Forget
October 23, 2023
“A Night to Remember” is a jazz-tinged letter of love and lust to the people and places that once were and could have been.
Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"
May 12, 2023
"'From The Start' is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else."
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.
FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'
November 12, 2019
"When I made music there it felt kind of like a dream state."
The Marías Happily Destroy Us All Over Again With "If Only" and "No One Noticed"
May 7, 2024
The Marías continue to drown in their deep ocean blues.
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How Los Retros Turned '70s Jazz Into Your New DIY Indie Obsession [Q&A]
July 5, 2019
Los Retros is proof that the only thing you need to make a great record in the modern age is a living room, some instruments, and a fire under your ass.
Men I Trust's "Hard to Let Go" Is a Sonic Ride Through Sweet Despair
July 1, 2022
It’s understood that if it’s Men I Trust, it’s painfully good.
Charlotte Cardin Gives Herself the Love She Deserves in '99 Nights'
August 25, 2023
The sophomore effort from Cardin is equal parts vulnerable and heartfelt.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Laufey Tells Us Everything She Knows About Love in Stunning Debut Album
August 30, 2022
Laufey's debut embodies nostalgia, curiosity, fear for the future, and a sense of peace in the unknown.
Laufey Falls Under Love's Spell in New Single "Bewitched"
July 27, 2023
It's hard not to fall head over heels for Laufey's timeless take on being in love with love.
Jacob Collier and Daniel Caesar Are a Match Made in R&B Heaven
December 5, 2019
Their latest collaborative effort takes the rules of jazz and R&B and bends them to their limits.
J.Lamotta Has Us Completely Wrapped Around Her Finger
November 14, 2019
The Berlin-based neo-soul artist instills a piece of her spirit into each record.
When it Comes to Winning, A "Denim Jacket" Is All Sammy Rae Needs
July 17, 2019
Samantha Bowers' magical fusion of rock, folk, and jazz is pure creative ingenuity.
Laufey's 'Bewitched' Is an Enchanting, Generation-Spanning Triumph
September 11, 2023
The breakout jazz-pop star delivers her most breathtaking body of work yet.
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Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
"My hope in releasing this EP is to get me one step closer to being able to inspire and encourage as many people as possible around the world with my music."
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Meet Muroki, a Soulful Singer With a Big Year Ahead
March 1, 2021
With just 3 tracks to his name, young singer-songwriter Muroki, has rocketed through the New Zealand indie scene.
Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
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Luvcat's Marries Camp & Class in "He's My Man" [Q&A]
October 30, 2024
Enigmatic, whimsical, and full of theatrics, witnessing the rise of Luvcat feels like the beginning of something special.
Summer Walker Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Rainy Days With 'CLEAR'
January 25, 2019
Over the span of ten minutes of sensual R&B-tinged perfection, Walker flirts with the idea of a past life as a lounge jazz singer.
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Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 13, 2019
Listening to Saba Abraha's music can only be described as ceremonial.