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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
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
FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video
April 22, 2019
Being the hopeless romantic he is, 21-year-old FINNEAS is no stranger to broken hearts.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Morgan Saint Just Blessed Our Ears with the Dreamy "god bless our souls"
April 22, 2019
Saint is currently on tour with Swedish indie pop queen LÉON across North America on the 'You and I' Tour.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Pen Sorrowful Melodies in "you were good to me"
April 22, 2019
"The music really represents how we felt at that cabin: inspired, wholesome, and introspective."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"
April 22, 2019
An exciting preview of O'Brien's debut album set to release April 26, "Just A Boy" satisfies all of our pop cravings with a hint of R&B goodness.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
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
"Cashmoney" Is No Rome's Impressive Fusion of Lush R&B and Charming Pop
April 18, 2019
The stimulating electronics paired with No Rome's soothing vocals in "Cashmoney" are more than enough to make us adore this rising Filipino talent.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
INJI and Flyana Boss Embark on an International Girl Summer Anthem in "NICE TO MEET YA"
July 16, 2024
INJI and Flyana Boss' collaboration is one of uninhibited luxury.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
XG Embrace Their Alien Personas in the Technicolor “SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHT”
July 29, 2024
Quirky and avant-garde, effortlessly cool and eccentric, XG is the future of international pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Grace Gardner and buffchick Have a Confession to Make in “Big Picture”
November 18, 2024
“Big Picture” sounds like a diary entry—cathartic and incredibly honest.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Zacari Drops "Edamame" and a Rendition of Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work"
April 21, 2020
Zacari relishes in moments of tender pop-R&B introspection.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Elroy Challenges the Status Quo on "BONES"
February 9, 2021
The enigmatic Elroy is back with his new single "BONES."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Postcard Boy's “On The Hillside” Feels Like Walking Through a Dream
April 26, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, “On The Hillside” was well worth the wait.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Almondmilkhunni Embarks on a Sonic Joyride in Debut Album 'Enjoy The Ride'
August 30, 2023
Almondmilkhunni's debut album sees her setting course for soundscapes both familiar and novel.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
St. Humain 'Flirts Between Pop, Electronic and R&B' on 'EMOTIONAL SAUNA' Debut [PREMIERE]
January 24, 2019
"We've got feelings of love, failure, hope, absolute shit - and above all, life."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Dagny and Steve Aoki Perfect an Electro-Pop Fan Favorite With "Hit Your Heart"
March 8, 2019
Pop singer Dagny is a free spirit in every essence of her career.
Author:
Kelly Itatani