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Hong Kong Boyfriend Catches Butterflies in "see u dance"
May 27, 2021
Relocating to LA and making music that lies somewhere between R&B, pop, and alternative, Hong Kong Boyfriend is living out his dream.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Talia Jackson Channels a Toxic Relationship Into Pop Bliss With "You"
May 24, 2021
The <i>Family Reunion</i> star delivers an earworm of single that is both relatable and reflective.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jon Vinyl's "Told You" Is the Soundtrack to Your Makeup Sex
May 21, 2021
Vinyl's cathartic songwriting and captivating voice shine throughout every moment of "Told You."
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Kami Leonne's "No Use Seducing Time" Delivers a Strong Dose Of Seductive Energy
May 11, 2021
Leonne sounds like the secret lovechild between Sango and Grimes in a universe where Elon Musk doesn't exist.
Author:
Carter Fife
goodboy noah's Debut EP 'nice' Is the Finest Selection of Hors D'oeuvres
May 7, 2021
<i>nice</i> arrives just in time for summer.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
Myles Lloyd Faces His Fears in "Running On You"
May 6, 2021
Llyod's latest is an intoxicating slow burn.
Author:
Joe Beer
Evann McIntosh Is Making Music Like "Nobody Else"
May 4, 2021
McIntosh provides all the talent and tension required for an artist to puncture through the clutter, staking claim to a sound all their own.
Author:
DJ Connor
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021
For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Baby Rose Bares Her Soul in the Dreamlike 'To Myself'
September 25, 2020
In revisiting her debut album, Baby Rose once again demonstrates her undeniable gift for R&B.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
BIM Speaks on the Black Voices Who Changed Music For Her
June 24, 2021
BIM charts out a legacy of impressive black talent that shaped today's music landscape.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
Frex is Getting “Used To” Falling in Love and Finding Stardom
December 16, 2023
The fiery red-haired alt-R&B singer/songwriter has returned with her newest single “Used To,” with Jordan Ward.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019
"Love me like you do your computer, love."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"
August 29, 2022
“Jealous” is a perfectly concocted blend of R&B and dance-pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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