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half•alive Delivers the Full Package of Indie Funk With "RUNAWAY"
June 13, 2019
The band name half ·alive is rather deceptive - there's nothing "half" about what these guys do.
Author:
Brady Moses
The 15 Best Albums of 2019 (So Far)
June 12, 2019
Don't sleep on Aries, Stella Donnelly, and more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
La Hara Instills Self-Love in Empowering Visual, "Unlawful" [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
La Hara not only exemplifies the duality of the heart, but her own limits found in the midst of loving and fighting dirty on the visual "Unlawful."
Author:
Janette Ayub
UMI - "Remember Me" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 11, 2019
Existing at the crossroads of alternative neo-soul and R&B is UMI and her otherworldly brand of bedroom R&B.
Author:
Green Lee
R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019
Kiana Ledé's 'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
Sampa the Great's "Final Form" Is a Middle Finger to Oppression
June 7, 2019
Sampa the Great is next in line for the throne bearing the most unapologetically political artist.
Author:
Brady Moses
Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
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
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
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
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.
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
The Maràas' "Out for the night" Is a Hypnotic Live Rendition of an Unreleased Track
November 7, 2019
"We'll probably never release the actual produced track that we made, but we wanted to share the song with you one way or another."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
The artist FKA as Brandt Orange has announced his debut album and has shared the alt-pop tinged first single "Rudimental"
Author:
Malc.
Christian Kuria Joins Forces With Alex Isley on "Toroka Remix"
March 8, 2021
Following the success of his last record Borderline, Kenyan-American producer and songwriter Christian Kuria is making his mark in 2021 with his newest remix of "Toroka."
Author:
Carter Fife
FLO Picks Up Where Destiny's Child Left Off With Debut EP 'The Lead'
September 26, 2022
Listening to FLO brings about a special kind of nostalgia, like remembering all the lyrics to a forgotten song.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Amindi and Kari Faux's "Love Em Leave Em" Is the Decade's First Anthem for Ladies
January 9, 2020
Heed the advice of Amindi and Kari Faux. Chase a bag, not a man.
Author:
Bianca Brown