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Five Questions With Flwr Chyld on His Debut Album 'Luv N Chaos' [Q&A]
July 6, 2023
It's impossible not to feel something warm and deeply buried when listening to Flwr Chyld.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
keltiey and skaiwater Get to "Kn0" One Another in Groovy New Single
July 5, 2023
“Kn0” feels like a deliberate departure from the viral sound that put keltiey on the map.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ambré’s 'who’s loving you?' EP Is a Lush Vignette of Her Sound
June 22, 2023
'who's loving you?' feels both like an apology and an outpouring of longing.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Maeta Delivers a Sultry, Star-Studded Project in 'When I Hear Your Name'
June 13, 2023
'When I Hear Your Name' doesn’t shy from exploring the depths of a heart brave enough to confront the jagged edges of love.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
PawPaw Rod on Identity, Self-Care, and Weed | Close Friends
June 6, 2023
We get close and personable with the alt-R&B prodigy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
kerri's 'HURTING' Is a Project Rife With Fresh Wounds and Lessons Gained
May 30, 2023
'HURTING' is a “powerful reminder to learn from the pain you've experienced, not dwell in it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
chxrry22 Presents a Soultronic Take on Long Distance Relationships in "Worlds Away"
May 12, 2023
Chxrry22’s voice can make even anguish sound angelic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
It Is Only a Matter of "Time" Until Brandon Is a Star
May 10, 2023
"Time" is a myriad of twisted emotions and confessions.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Lisa Remar Craves Love After a Long Wait in “WOKE UP EARLY”
May 9, 2023
"WOKE UP EARLY” narrates the eagerness for love after reflective isolation
Author:
Chloe Liz
Q Takes Us on a Psychedelic Ride Through His Very Being in 'Soul, PRESENT'
May 8, 2023
“Life was lived honestly to make this project happen. A lot of lonely times. I loved it, I disliked it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
AMAKA Opens Up About Going Solo, Thirsting Over Pedro Pascal, & More | Close Friends
May 3, 2023
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Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Baby Rose Pours All of Herself Into the Soulful 'Through and Through'
May 1, 2023
"It serves as a reminder that everything, good and bad, is necessary, and every iteration of me deserves peace.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Channel Seven Hits the Mark on the Smooth as Hell "What You Know"
April 28, 2023
Channel Seven is emerging as one of the new age’s most promising acts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
grouptherapy. Is Staying True to Themselves as They Bring the "FUNKFEST" [Q&A]
April 26, 2023
We sit down with the dynamic trio striving to make a sound all their own.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Love Moor Soulfully Captures the Essence of 'Love' in Latest EP
March 28, 2023
"To me, love is more than a feeling... It's the ultimate expression of our human nature.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Montell Fish and dj gummy bear Create a Short But Inescapable Atmosphere in "2 seater"
March 28, 2023
Fish continues to transcend to new plateaus of creativity and inspiration.
Author:
Jake Selvey
BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"
March 22, 2023
BLK ODYSSY remains an indefinable expression of art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Adi Oasis on Why 'Lotus Glow' Feels Like Her Debut Album [Q&A]
March 14, 2023
"It’s an homage to my ancestors, my roots, being a black woman, being an immigrant. These are my stories."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions With Véyah on Her New Single “Better Than The Boys” [Q&A]
March 14, 2023
Get familiar with the 18-year-old rising star.
Author:
DJ Connor
Get Away From It All With Cool Girl Island's “do not disturb" (airplane mode)
March 6, 2023
“Most days it’s a feel-good, self-love kind of song, other days it makes me strangely sad…"
Author:
DJ Connor
Yazmin Lacey Lets Her Soul Run Free in 'Voice Notes'
March 3, 2023
'Voice Notes' is a master compilation of deep R&B and soul-drenched jazz,
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kevitch Delivers a Dreamy R&B Confession With "Secrets"
February 10, 2023
"I want to create movie scenes for people to tap into and feel like they're getting transformed into another world."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
All Almondmilkhunni Is Looking For Is Something Real in "fake deep"
February 2, 2023
"fake deep" is an intoxicating blend of R&B aesthetics and hyperpop sonics.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Author:
Ruby Scott
KiNG MALA Says Fuck Fuck Boys on "Golden Retriever Boy"
October 29, 2021
"It's about betrayal and watching someone fall from the pedestal you put them on. It's also about fuck boys... fuck fuck boys."
Author:
Joe Beer
Jenevieve's "Baby Powder" Is Made For Those Late, Sultry Nights
March 25, 2020
Goofy, cool, and effortlessly beautiful all in one fell swoop
Author:
Emily Smith
UMI's "Sukidakara" Is a Japanese-Sung Twist on R&B the World Needs to Hear
October 16, 2019
UMI embraces her multicultural identity in a bedroom R&B track that plays out like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
UMI's "Love Affair" Is a Masterful Blend of Identity Struggles, Love, and Anime
October 9, 2019
UMI has delivered everything we didn't know we needed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Arlo Parks' "Eugene" Is a Strikingly Confessional Diary Entry
February 12, 2020
Parks "explores the agony, jealousy, and confusion that comes to light when the lines between platonic and romantic love blur."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Montell Fish Fleshes Out His Creative Journey With the Breathtaking "Wings"
September 27, 2021
Spanning multiple disciplines, Montell's creative vision is hypnotic.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Fiji Blue Is Destined to Get You Up and Groove
October 24, 2019
If there is one constant to Fiji Blue's music, it is that it is guaranteed to make you dance.
Author:
Precious Kato
Joji Takes His Sound to Intergalactic Heights with Calming "Sanctuary"
June 17, 2019
For three minutes flat, "Sanctuary" gently lifts you out of reality and envelopes you in a zero-gravity space.
Author:
Jess Myers
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Loyle Carner and Jorja Smith Just Dropped the Best Collaboration of 2019 With "Loose Ends"
February 28, 2019
It does not get much better than this glorious fusion of hip-hop and soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let Sault Walk You Through A Beautifully Orchestrated Sensory Overload
August 13, 2019
Anonymous trio Sault has managed to capture lightning in a bottle, reconstructing sounds of generations past while remaining rhythmically stimulating.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Get to Know Giveon, a Haunting and Angelic Voice in R&B
March 3, 2020
Giveon's gift for R&B is nothing short of supernatural.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
NIKI Welcomes the Winter With the Bittersweet Ballad "Sugarplum Elegy"
December 6, 2019
The queen of 88rising delivers a beautiful ode sure to keep you warm this holiday season.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Jorja Smith Gets Jazzy With a Cover of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge"
June 15, 2020
Smith breathes new life into a modern jazz classic.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
Yebba Releases "Distance," an Immaculate First Glance at Her Long-Awaited Debut Album
May 8, 2020
Produced alongside Mark Ronson, Yebba's latest captures the moment she realized a relationship was nearing its final moments.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'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
Q's "Stereo Driver" Is a Nostalgic, Intergalactic Venture
September 26, 2022
It’s all too easy to get lost in the kaleidoscope of Q’s sound.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene