Hip-Hop

BLXST and Sasha Keable find harmony on the soulful "Ruin"

Easy-going, soulful, and instantly catchy, "Ruin" has all the ingredients of a great collaboration. Rather than competing for the spotlight, West Coast Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and visionary BLXST (born Matthew…

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Ayoni discusses her background, isolation, heartbreak, and triumph as she soared on her LP 'Isola ' [Interview]

Blending soulful vocals with thoughtful songwriting, Ayoni Thompson, known mononymously as Ayoni, is a Bajan singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Earmilk had the chance to sit down with singer-songwriter Ayoni…

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Jayadi releases new alt R&B poetic single "Scars"

Singer-songwriter Jayadi drops alt R&B-infused single, "Scars." Leaning on what has continued to inspire him, Jayadi surrounds his music with a sense of atmospheric musical glow. On "Scars," Jayadi uses…

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Somaya explores self-destruction and delusion on "RHINESTONES" [Video]

Montreal-based alternative R&B artist Somaya creates music that offers a glimpse into her soul, transforming vulnerability, pain, femininity, and personal truth into an intimate, sultry, and ethereal soundscape. Her latest…

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Toby Gad and Hana Effron craft an emotional masterpiece on "My Love For You Will Stay"

Award-winning songwriter/producer Toby Gad has teamed up with Hana Effron on “My Love For You Will Stay,” a beautifully constructed jazz-pop ballad that combines classic sophistication with modern emotional resonance.…

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Kelela confronts emotional labour on new single 'point blank'

Kelela kicks off June with "point blank," the third single from her upcoming third album, new avatar, arriving July 10th via Warp Records. Produced by Oscar Scheller (known for his…

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Anonymous rapper Dan Gray taps into emotional fragmentation on "Choppy Waters"

Washington-based anonymous rapper, producer and VTuber Dan Gray taps into emotional fragmentation on "Choppy Waters," a dense and introspective number rooted in the tension between exposure and ambiguity. Led by…

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Symonne explores memory, growth, and connection on R&B gem "The Way You Love"

Symonne returns with a deeply reflective and emotionally resonant offering in “The Way You Love,” a warm and atmospheric R&B single exploring the lasting impact of memory and connection. The…

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Elare André redefines pop expression and makes a lasting statement with "MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS" album

Elare André’s latest album, "MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS," arrives as a deliberate way listeners consume music in an era where playlists are increasingly curated by mood, algorithm, and convenience. Across…

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J'Wells explores life’s quiet battles on the powerful new release “The Night Is Long”

With his latest release, "The Night Is Long," J’Wells takes a different route. Rather than providing simple answers or temporary inspiration, the song plunges headfirst into the emotional complexities that…

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Saima releases new soul R&B single "Don't Call Me Up"

Saima releases a track that is equal parts soothing and modern in its approach. Based out of Oslo, Saima's take on blending R&B with classical-style music is made for the…

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Tenroc discusses creative freedom, faith, and new music [Interview]

Hailing from Queens, multi-hyphenate singer, musician, and producer Tenroc has spent years crafting music for well-known artists including Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Reneé Rapp, and Jon Batiste, before stepping into his…

BLXST and Sasha Keable find harmony on the soulful "Ruin"

Ayoni discusses her background, isolation, heartbreak, and triumph as she soared on her LP 'Isola ' [Interview]

Jayadi releases new alt R&B poetic single "Scars"

Somaya explores self-destruction and delusion on "RHINESTONES" [Video]

Toby Gad and Hana Effron craft an emotional masterpiece on "My Love For You Will Stay"

Kelela confronts emotional labour on new single 'point blank'

Anonymous rapper Dan Gray taps into emotional fragmentation on "Choppy Waters"

Symonne explores memory, growth, and connection on R&B gem "The Way You Love"

Elare André redefines pop expression and makes a lasting statement with "MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS" album

J'Wells explores life’s quiet battles on the powerful new release “The Night Is Long”

Saima releases new soul R&B single "Don't Call Me Up"

Tenroc discusses creative freedom, faith, and new music [Interview]

Jasper Dean takes a swing at social friction on second single "BEST BEST FRIEND"

Shaina Hayes explores feeling "Timid" on new single

Winston Liv experiences unrequited feelings on new single "Muse"

Jayadi releases new alt R&B poetic single "Scars"

Sheva Elliot "Birds of a Feather" is a roots-rock ode to desire and self trust

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

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4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

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