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St. Panther Mourns With A Tinge of Savory-Sweet Hope on "These Days"
June 23, 2020
A jazz-infused, down-tempo ballad inspired by the sudden passing of a friend, she muses on moving forward in life from loss in a raspy, mesmerizing tone strikingly unique to her.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Hojean Gets Personal on "Hookup Culture"
June 22, 2020
Hojean can't do no "Hookup Culture"
Author:
Joey Legittino
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
rum.gold's "Fix Me" Showcases His Distinctly Beautiful Voice
June 19, 2020
rum.gold's distinctly beautiful voice has the stopping power of a shotgun.
Author:
Malc.
Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
Author:
Malc.
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
RIIKI's "Share Your Luv" is Exactly What We Need Right Now
June 12, 2020
RIIKI's latest single, "Share Your Luv," expresses a sentiment that is much in demand. And while the lyrics may have been meant more specifically, I think the buoyancy of the song, that baseline especially, serves this time succinctly.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Sirens of Lesbos Take Us on a Mental Journey With "How Many Miles" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
"How Many Miles" is the perfect soundtrack for your mental journey; a glimpse of heeded optimism with vibrant, visual lyrics and a retro melange of family sitcom sounds that make you want to start out on a journey despite the limitations.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise
July 23, 2021
On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author:
DJ Connor
Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019
Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Sheridan Reed's Love-Infused EP Strikes Us with Pure R&B 'Serendipity' [PREMIERE]
May 2, 2019
A charming new voice emerging from Austin, Texas, is blessing airwaves by way of Sheridan Reed's blissful soul pop melodies.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jess Connelly Has Us Completely "Hooked"
October 3, 2019
Smooth like a hot salted caramel mocha, Connelly's voice floats over the honey-toned melody.
Author:
Precious Kato
Baby Rose Delivers 'To: You' for All Your Holiday Feels
November 27, 2019
'To: You' is a soul-infused early holiday present neatly wrapped in R&B elegance.
Author:
Bianca Brown
LEISURE's Orgasmic Psychedelia Is Certainly "Too Much Of A Good Thing"
June 4, 2019
"It's about chasing the instant gratification that is so often promised and promoted in today's modern society and never quite being satisfied with the outcome."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Victoria Monét's "F.U.C.K" Challenges and Embraces Traditional Romance
February 17, 2021
Industry powerhouse Victoria Monét returns with her newest single "F.U.C.K."
Author:
Carter Fife
Kadhja Bonet - "Nobody Other" | Live From The Rooftop
March 19, 2019
From the threads of psychedelic soul, jazz, and folk, the California-based artist weaves together songs that blur the lines between music and poetry.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo