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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
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
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.
Author:
Malc.
RINI Performs Live From Home | All Eyes On(line)
May 21, 2020
Live from home, RINI brings his velvety smooth R&B directly to you.
Author:
Ruby Scott
'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best
May 18, 2020
"Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author:
Maddy Quach
From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
After a short-lived career as an emo-rapper, lilspirit has found his true calling.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Jacob Collier Collaboration That Was Written in the Stars
May 14, 2020
Linking with Mahalia and Ty Dolla $ign, Collier delivers a "joyous metablast."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
boylife's Nervous Honesty Is a Much-Needed Slice of Comfort
May 14, 2020
Through his music, boylife reminds us we're not alone in facing our most brazen feelings.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alextbh Navigates Life "Between" Conservative Politics and His Queer Identity [Premiere]
May 14, 2020
"Queer bodies are human bodies and there's nothing wrong with trying to frame that intimate moment and showcase it."
Author:
Emily Smith
Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"
March 20, 2020
Faye and her Fender Stratocaster feel unstoppable.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
KennyHoopla's "Lost Cause//" Visuals Paint Him as an Alt-R&B Purveyor [PREMIERE]
February 6, 2019
KennyHoopla is building the foundation for one of music's most compelling new acts.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kiana Ledé's "Can I" Will Have You Singing Along & Texting Your Tinder Match
June 4, 2019
The R&B singer-songwriter and actress is fresh off of her sold out debut tour and ready to woo the world with her smooth, mesmerizing R&B.
Author:
Jess Myers
R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]
August 12, 2019
To celebrate the release of his new music, we recently chatted with LaRocca about his punk rock past, surprising music tastes, and of course, his new 'Saudade' EP.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
MICHELLE Is Challenging the Modern-Day Music Collective
February 18, 2020
MICHELLE exists in the nostalgic warmth of New York in the summer.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
BROCKHAMPTON's "SUGAR" Video Is an Extraterrestrial Trip
December 10, 2019
Fair warning, BROCKHAMPTON's latest video is 100% NSFW.
Author:
Precious Kato
Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Q's "Not Alone" Brings the Funk Ahead of Debut Album 'Soul,PRESENT'
April 5, 2023
"NOT ALONE" harkens back to a simpler time—think Prince, Rick James, and Teddy Pendergrass.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.
Author:
Matthew Rudas