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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
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lizzo's 'CUZ I LOVE YOU' Debut Is Your New Self-Love Handbook
April 22, 2019
+ Catch Lizzo on tour through fall!
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Juto Is Creating a Glittery Hybrid of Pop and R&B Romanticism [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 19, 2019
A talent such as Juto's won't remain hidden behind anonymity for long.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
"Tomboy" Destiny Rogers on Being a Justin Bieber Stan and Finding Her Authentic Sound [Q&A]
April 17, 2019
Rogers' debut into the world of music this year was palpable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JIAER Comes To Terms With His Flaws On "Devil In Me" [PREMIERE]
April 16, 2019
JIAER is a bedroom artist to the core, with the depth in order to carry out sonically lush music like "Devil In Me."
Author:
Greg Gaffney
070 Shake Flexes Her Limitless Promise in "Morrow" and "Nice To Have"
April 15, 2019
How many artists can put on their resume that they are both Kanye West's protégé and have toured with The 1975?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
John Alone Navigates His Way Through London and Fame on "Ego"
October 12, 2021
"Ego" is a testament to casting less harm, to be "better at being who I am."
Author:
DJ Connor
Sebastian Mikael's Unique Brand of R&B Will Make You An Immediate Fan [Q&A]
March 4, 2020
We caught up with Sebastian Mikael about his new life as an artist and his "From Scratch" series.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
Mind Bath - "Scorpio" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
May 15, 2019
Mind Bath's music flows forth like hushed poetry, hinting at the deeply-held sentiments beyond the surface of his otherworldly R&B.
Author:
Maxamillino Polo
KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"
August 6, 2019
With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen
September 9, 2020
"Invisible" is a song that not only makes people feel understood but also compels them to feel seen.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Unusual Demont Surpasses Expectations on His New Single "Pine"
February 3, 2021
With his sophomore single "Pine," Unusual Demont surpasses expectations and shows just how consistent of an artist he is.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Erica Cody Gets "Back to Basics" on Enviable R&B Slowburn
August 20, 2021
"When you take it back to basics and ignore the outside noise that's when it works best."
Author:
DJ Connor
Phabo's "LNF" Is Cuffing Season Approved
December 15, 2020
Los Angeles singer Phabo has arrived with his cuffing season approved jam "LNF."
Author:
Malc.
Kuri Emotionally Bares All in Stunning New Visual For "Human Nature" [PREMIERE]
January 23, 2019
"As a solo artist, I enjoy the freedom to express exactly what I want by drawing on what I see."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
"Story of My Life" Sees Ant Clemons Reflecting on the Journey of a Lifetime
March 31, 2021
"Story of My Life" is a beautiful meditation on change and progress that looks to the past in order to move forward.
Author:
Carter Fife