Alternative R&B

Nao’s “Happy People” is here to lift your spirits

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Nao sets the tone for 2025 with her vibrant new single, "Happy People." The track blends earthy acoustic guitar lines with a simple yet soulful vocal melody…

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Check out Rita Satch's new single "Joyride"

Rita Satch's new single "Joyride" is a soft, relaxing piece that lives up to its name. Backed by Felix Bloxsom's plucky bass-driven groove, soothing pads and funk-jazz-esque instrumentation, Satch delivers…

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BeMyFiasco shares vivid new project, 'Pretty Little Love'

Durham, North Carolina artist BeMyFiasco has dropped off a new project, titled Pretty Little Love. After releasing her potent debut album Where I Left You in 2021, she's helped longtime collaborator…

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miso808 blends pop, indie and R&B on debut 'bedtime stories mp3' EP

Shanghai-raised, LA-based artist miso808 debuts with bedtime stories mp3, an EP that blends indie, alternative pop, and R&B with a cinematic flair. The project merges childhood nostalgia with adult introspection,…

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Lyric Jones joins forces with Zo! & Tall Black Guy, Soul Clap, XL Middleton, and more for vivid 'Better Now (Remixes)' EP

Lyric Jones has shared a vibrant new EP, titled Better Now (Remixes). LA-based singer, DJ and multi-hyphenate Lyric Jones released "Better Now", her first new single in four years, on…

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Frria releases versatile album 'Shy Boy Change'

Frria has shared a new album, titled Shy Boy Change. Frria is a dynamic Madeiran-Guyanese artist from Scarborough, Toronto, playing otherworldly songs about the 21st-century human condition by combining the…

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Liv Rion celebrates Hoopa heritage, champions silky R&B production and takes a soulful reality check with 'In My Way'

Soothing and gentle harmonies, affirmative yet unguarded lyricism, dusty yet slick basslines. All of these are crucial elements that characterize the sweetness of the textures and the unyielding empowerment of…

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Manny Walters explores spiritual growth and healing on reflective new EP 'amethyst.'

Manny Walters’ brand-new EP, amethyst. offers listeners a window into his spiritual and emotional growth. Comprising three tracks, the South African singer-songwriter continues to blend elements of R&B, alternative, and soul…

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Clara Zimm shares atmospheric EP 'Back to Reality now'

LA-based artist Clara Zimm has shared a new EP, titled Back to Reality now. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Clara Zimm's sound is soulful but with an edge, as she brings pop and R&B…

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Mariko releases engaging new EP 'Sweet Nothings'

Mariko has dropped off a new EP called Sweet Nothings. Mariko, originally from Delaware and now based in Los Angeles, Mariko brings a rich tapestry of cultural influences to her…

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Duckwrth is battling personal demons on funky new single “Had Enough” [Video]

It’s been impossible to pigeonhole Duckwrth throughout his career. He’s never shied away from exploring different sounds, starting out in hip-hop with appearances on TeamBackPack and with his early albums…

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Rau_Ze brings fresh neo-soul sound to Quebec's music scene [Interview]

Coincidence or fate, some moments defy explanation and shape the course of our lives. Take the Montreal duo Rau_Ze—Rose Perron and Félix Paul. They met at school, a setting familiar…

Nao’s “Happy People” is here to lift your spirits

Check out Rita Satch's new single "Joyride"

BeMyFiasco shares vivid new project, 'Pretty Little Love'

miso808 blends pop, indie and R&B on debut 'bedtime stories mp3' EP

Lyric Jones joins forces with Zo! & Tall Black Guy, Soul Clap, XL Middleton, and more for vivid 'Better Now (Remixes)' EP

Frria releases versatile album 'Shy Boy Change'

Liv Rion celebrates Hoopa heritage, champions silky R&B production and takes a soulful reality check with 'In My Way'

Manny Walters explores spiritual growth and healing on reflective new EP 'amethyst.'

Clara Zimm shares atmospheric EP 'Back to Reality now'

Mariko releases engaging new EP 'Sweet Nothings'

Duckwrth is battling personal demons on funky new single “Had Enough” [Video]

Rau_Ze brings fresh neo-soul sound to Quebec's music scene [Interview]

OnewayN Records breaks down the door with "How To Crash The Party"

Songs to add to your playlist for February

KWN turns up the heat with new single “Worst Behavior” featuring Kehlani [Video]

Televised Mind shares an anthem wrapped in emotional depth with "National Hero"

Van der Saar shares unfiltered indie rock anthem "Truck Flattener"

Courtney Hart: A voice redefining country music for a new generation

Music & The Community: Multifaceted talent Pavel Lapkouski shares story of creating a record label

Canada's INSOMNIA festival unveils stacked 2025 lineup featuring Alesso, KSHMR & more

Videographer Barbara Safonkina weaves stunning visual tales

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022