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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.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Get "Comfortable" With Savannah Cristina's Soul Therapy
April 28, 2020
"The vibe is therapeutic."
Author:
Precious Kato
Anjali Taneja Reminds Listeners to Cherish the Journey in "My Side"
April 28, 2020
"'My Side' at its core is about wanting the person you love to be there with you as you grow into yourself and achieve success."
Author:
Chuck Ramos

From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'
April 24, 2020
<i>the voicenotes</i> acts a digital diary, capturing melancholic moments of self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
RICEWINE Walks Us Through 'Lovesick,' His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love
April 24, 2020
Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Virtual Phenom Miquela and R&B Sensation Teyana Taylor Join Forces in "Machine"
April 23, 2020
"Machine" is all the evidence you need to see that Miquela is far more than a random collection of ones and zeroes.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

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

Still Woozy Will Have You Creepin' Thru the "Window" to See Your Summer Lover
April 17, 2020
Still Woozy feels like he can never falter.
Author:
Jenna Singer

Kaash Paige Honors Eight Years of "Thinkin Bout You" With "Frank Ocean"
April 17, 2020
Paige not only delivers a dreamlike ode to "Thinkin Bout You" but cements her place in tomorrow's R&B landscape.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Joji Shares "Gimme Love," an Infectious Taste of His Sophomore Album 'Nectar'
April 16, 2020
"Gimme Love" is simultaneously Joji's most easily accessible and adventurous single to date.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Emotional Oranges' "Bonafide" Is a Reminder to Not Let Hard Times Phase Your Love
January 25, 2021
"Heavily inspired by The xx and Sade," "Bonafide" is unsurprisingly buttery smooth.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Maràa Isabel and Yeek Ponder Love and Long-Distance Relationships in "Where Does the Love Go?"
April 29, 2020
In the age of social distancing, Isabel's long-distance ode hits all the harder.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

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

Ginger Root's 'Nisemono' Is a Euphoric Look at Imposter Syndrome and the Quarter-Life Crisis
September 12, 2022
Ginger Root has managed to find merriment within delicate introspection and sobering surrender.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Steve Lacy Proves Himself a Myth and a Legend in "Mercury"
June 17, 2022
"Mercury" is a lush, sonic playground for the peerless creative.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Durand Jones & The Indications Share 5 Tips for Spreading Love in 'American Love Call' Album
March 5, 2019
"We can begin to see the threads connecting our goals as disparate rallying cries blend into a single song."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

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.
Author:
Precious Kato

Lolo Zouaï Takes Us on a Sensual "Ride" to Female Empowerment
April 15, 2019
Drawing influence from classic R&B, Rai music, and Bay Area hip-hop, Zouaï has developed this magical power to have us completely in our feels.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Deaton Chris Anthony Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum in 'BO Y'
November 20, 2019
BO Y is a wicked fast-paced, crisp '80s synth club kid's dream.
Author:
Precious Kato