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NIKI's  "lowkey" Is a Neo-R&B Ode to Authentic Relationships

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
pop
R&B
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"

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
r&b
pop
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project

'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
rap
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With  "Bed"

SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With  "Bed"

April 23, 2019 SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author: Kelly Itatani
bed
KALLITECHNIS  - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions

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
R&B
Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great

Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great

April 23, 2019 "This album's all of my past and my present."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton

'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton

April 23, 2019 Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
R&B
Cat Clyde's Soaring Vocals Are Timeless in Folky "Bird Bone"

Cat Clyde's Soaring Vocals Are Timeless in Folky "Bird Bone"

April 22, 2019 Straight out of Stratford, Ontario, is a fresh folk talent who goes by the memorable name of Cat Clyde.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'

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
r&b
pop
FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video

FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video

April 22, 2019 Being the hopeless romantic he is, 21-year-old FINNEAS is no stranger to broken hearts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
Morgan Saint Just Blessed Our Ears with the
 Dreamy "god bless our souls"

Morgan Saint Just Blessed Our Ears with the Dreamy "god bless our souls"

April 22, 2019 Saint is currently on tour with Swedish indie pop queen LÉON  across North America on the 'You and I' Tour.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Pen Sorrowful Melodies in "you were good to me"

Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Pen Sorrowful Melodies in "you were good to me"

April 22, 2019 "The music really represents how we felt at that cabin: inspired, wholesome, and introspective."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"

Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"

April 22, 2019 An exciting preview of O'Brien's debut album set to release April 26, "Just A Boy" satisfies all of our pop cravings with a hint of R&B goodness.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
Lizzo's 'CUZ I LOVE YOU' Debut Is Your New Self-Love Handbook

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
r&b
pop
8 Songs To Play While Rolling A Fatty on 4/20

8 Songs To Play While Rolling A Fatty on 4/20

April 20, 2019 Weed like to celebrate April 20th the right way.
Author: Anna Scholfield
420
Juto Is Creating a Glittery Hybrid of Pop and R&B Romanticism [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

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
pop
R&B
"Cashmoney" Is No Rome's Impressive Fusion of Lush R&B and Charming Pop

"Cashmoney" Is No Rome's Impressive Fusion of Lush R&B and Charming Pop

April 18, 2019 The stimulating electronics paired with No Rome's soothing vocals in "Cashmoney" are more than enough to make us adore this rising Filipino talent.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
pop
Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project

Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project

April 18, 2019 From its very opening moments, it is immediately apparent why the enigmatic artist is currently gracing the cover of Spotify's Anti-Pop playlist.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
Parcels Brings Disco To The Desert at Coachella 2019 [TOUR DIARY]

Parcels Brings Disco To The Desert at Coachella 2019 [TOUR DIARY]

April 18, 2019 Parcels  is comprised of five charming musicians who are reviving classic disco sounds and modernizing it with electro-pop undercurrents.
Author: Kelly Itatani
pop
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]

Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]

April 18, 2019 Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]

April 18, 2019 If you've never heard of PHANGS before, you're most definitely in for a savory treat from Nashville, Tennessee.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
"Tomboy"  Destiny Rogers on Being a Justin Bieber Stan and Finding Her Authentic Sound [Q&A]

"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
R&B
Shallou Takes Us Behind The Scenes at Coachella [TOUR DIARY]

Shallou Takes Us Behind The Scenes at Coachella [TOUR DIARY]

April 17, 2019 Relive Shallou's soothing sounds and feel-good synths at the Sahara Tent.
Author: Kelly Itatani
Conan Gray Describes Himself With Vines and Shares His Crazy College Story | Quick 6

Conan Gray Describes Himself With Vines and Shares His Crazy College Story | Quick 6

April 17, 2019 Conan Gray  left 2018 at one of the year's biggest breakout stars, only to enter 2019 even stronger.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
John-Robert Makes Long-Awaited Debut with  Folky & Melancholic "Adeline" [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

John-Robert Makes Long-Awaited Debut with  Folky & Melancholic "Adeline" [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

April 16, 2019 Although the topic of this song may be melancholic, John-Robert's stripped-back style is utterly refreshing and comforting.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul