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Payback Might Be a Dog, but Nia Smith is a Star [Q&A]
August 24, 2026
With a voice that feels like it’s been lifted from a dusty old '45, Nia Smith has that old school tenured vibe that defies trends.
Author:
DJ Connor
Reign Judge Hits Overdrive on Her Latest Doo-Wop Meets Hip-Hop Hit [Q&A]
August 21, 2026
If you need a cool melodic compress in your summer playlist, then Reign Judge is the solution.
Author:
DJ Connor
DAMEDAME* Finally Let Their Dreams Take The Driver’s Seat On Their Debut Album [Q&A]
August 20, 2026
We chatted about about the fear of putting yourself out there, making music for fun and playing characters through artistry.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
DAYOUNG and Jay Park Get “FLIRTY” in Latest Single [Q&A]
August 13, 2026
Through a blend of contemporary pop, R&B, and reggaeton, “FLIRTY” explores the moments of tension before people fall for each other, or if they even want to fall at all.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
In Conversation: UMI x PLACEHOLDER [Q&A]
August 11, 2026
For the latest installment of our Q&A series, we handed the mic to UMI and asked her to sit down with her personal OneToWatch, PLACEHOLDER: the colorful, soaringly passionate duo of Iris and Benj, who aren't afraid to come into contact with a few scrapes along the way as they embrace imperfection in their music making journey.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Tenroc's Debut Album, 'God Is A Person,' Steps into the Personhood of Faith
July 22, 2026
On God Is A Person, Tenroc explores his faith, the sense of purpose and values it derives, and buoys it with a varied melodic experience that literally hits all the right notes.
Author:
DJ Connor
Surfaces Learn to Let Go on All the Space Between
July 17, 2026
Nearly a decade into their career, Surfaces continue to reveal just how many layers they really have.
Author:
Josh Kitchen
Magi Merlin’s debut album recognizes that we’re all powerhouses in the making
July 10, 2026
The Montreal-based artist’s album has been in the making for the last 4 years, and serves as a 12-track exploration of human multifacetedness, womanhood and the constant process of becoming.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Phoenix Laoutaris Brings Soul To Almost-Love With Her New Single “About You”
July 6, 2026
“About You” naturally embellishes romantic longing — and the uncertainty that comes with it — with sparkling saxophones, velvety vocals and a quiet confidence that leaks into every note.
Author:
Alysa Benson
Fall in Love With Ama Again on Her Self-Titled Re-Introduction [Q&A]
July 3, 2026
The album is a vexing combination of honesty, R&B sultriness and perspective unfolds over thirteen tracks highlighted by the smash single, "Need It Bad."
Author:
DJ Connor
Infinity Song Expands Horizons On Illuminating Self-Titled Album
June 16, 2026
On their self-titled third album, the sibling quartet broadens that foundation, reaching beyond the folk-rock textures that first introduced them to wider audiences and embracing elements of soft rock, soul, alternative, and R&B.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nothing's Holding Ama Back
June 8, 2026
The track marks an artist stepping confidently into her sophomore era.
Author:
Rosie Leishman
Aja Maria Lets Passion Rule Her Heart in Sultry R&B Anthem "Congratulations"
May 26, 2026
"Congratulations"celebrates the serendipity of a fate that always finds us.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]
May 22, 2026
Her music is a full blend of R&B, modern pop, and Latin influences, carried by a soulful voice that transcends genre.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
The Industry Needs to Pay Attention to R.em.edy.
May 21, 2026
The Melbourne-based R&B, soul, hip-hop, and dance artist is making waves through her raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and advocacy for artists with disabilities.
Author:
Camila Roa
Melbourne’s R.em.edy Blends Advocacy and Honesty in Every Track
May 17, 2026
R.em.edy, aka Emma Coldrey, is an emerging artist with a disability carving her own path in the music industry. She champions staying true to yourself and refusing to compromise your values, health, or wellbeing to fit in.
Author:
Caitlyn Sinclair
PawPaw Rod Paints With Different Shades Of Blue In Blissfully Personal Debut Album “Picture Day” [Q&A]
May 15, 2026
We chat with the prolific star about sorting through endless voice memos, how to find the right collaborators, and his incredible record Picture Day being the ultimate guide to Oklahoma-raised PawPaw Rod.
Author:
Giselle Libby
CASANDRA Finds Peace and Transformation on 'ISLA TRANQUILITA' [Q&A]
May 15, 2026
Enter the dreamscape of CASANDRA's ethereal project, in which listeners are taken on a sonic journey through six songs and a wave of emotions with her honey-smooth voice and bilingual lyrics.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
Asia Holiday: To Live and Love in L.A. [Q&A]
April 28, 2026
For Holiday, music is not just about making something that sounds good. It is about growth, obedience and self-discovery, while creating work that helps people feel seen as she continues to find solace in her craft.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
Chelsea Jordan Is Just Like You [Q&A]
April 6, 2026
A clear disciple of Amy Winehouse, Jordan’s luxurious contralto naturally quivers and quakes as she maneuvers through her tunes, many of which offer fragments of thought surrounding an affirmation she seeks to fully internalize.
Author:
Noah Wade
Jumping off the Top Rope with Natanya [Q&A]
April 6, 2026
Fresh off the release of "Feline’s Return", Natanya is stepping into the spotlight with a quiet confidence that allows the music to speak for itself before making her grand entrance.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
Noah Guy Embraces Grief In R&B Album ‘MEMORIA, in blue’
March 27, 2026
It can be easy to turn away from sadness, but in new album MEMORIA, in blue, Noah Guy is facing grief head-on.
Author:
India McCarty
The Foundation Is Set: jxdn’s New Era Takes Shape
March 25, 2026
Stepping away from punk-pop, jxdn has found a not-so-new love in R&B music.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Gamilaraay Musician Loren Ryan finds her sound through her heart.
March 15, 2026
Loren developed a strong musical identity rooted in powerful vocals and storytelling. She blends her love of R&B, hip-hop and country with her passion for her culture in the creation of her sound.
Author:
Caitlyn Sinclair
BOY SODA
Genre:
R&B
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Alternative
From: Sydney, Australia
Related Artists: Lucky Daye, SZA, Anderson Paak
Casual Healing
From: New Zealand
Related Artists: Bob Marley & The Wailers, L.A.B, House of Shem, SAULT
Chanel Loren
Genre:
Alternative
/
R&B
From: Sydney, Australia
Related Artists: Jorja Smith, Ravyn Lenae, RAYE
Jeff Bernat
Genre:
R&B
From: Los Angeles, CA
Related Artists: Albert Posis, Jeremy Passion, Jesse Barrera
Kunmie
Genre:
Afro House
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Contemporary R&B
From: Nigeria
Related Artists: Johnny Drille, Magixx, Dan Verse