Alternative R&B

Latir finds quiet power on “November Diamonds”

Yes, it may be the end of 2025, but that does not mean you cannot discover a rising artist who immediately commands your attention. London-based alt-R&B artist Latir fuses atmospheric…

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Frankie Venter refines her pop sound with "Paris"

New Zealand's music scene has a rising star, and she's ready to turn pop-skeptics into pop-fanatics. 19-year-old Frankie Venter has a fresh take on the genre, often releasing her singles…

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Misha and BeMyFiasco turn up the heat on spicy track "Burning Fire"

“Burning Fire” brings together the artistry of Misha, acclaimed Finnish producer-artist, and BeMyFiasco, Texas based Grammy-nominated R&B songstress. Their organic chemistry fuels a track that pulls listeners in from the…

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Marina Satti and Tso explore childhood on haunting ballad "IPNOS"

Greek pop sensation has spent 2025 dominating charts across Europe. Her second studio album, POP TOO, released in April via Minos EMI and Golden Records, became the bestselling album by a…

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Essosa affirms her affections on "Signs"

Essosa is part of an emerging generation of Gen-Z British R&B stars. Drawing inspiration from 90s and 2000s R&B singers, Essosa uses her music as a space to express her…

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Taylor Williams' “What About Me?” channels timeless retro soul

Some tracks transport you to another era, and Taylor Williams, an alt-R&B and indie artist from Greensboro, North Carolina, delivers exactly that with “What About Me?” Deeply rooted in 1970s…

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Katie Tupper finds balance between vulnerability and groove on “Right Hand Man" [Video]

In a world saturated with AI, explosive drum and bass drops, and vocals polished to oblivion with auto-tune, there’s still a light cutting through the noise. That light? Katie Tupper’s…

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Freya Leiya drops her latest R&B single "POISON"

Alt R&B artist Freya Leiya is on a musical run this year. This Friday, Freya Leiya releases her latest single, "POISON." The single follows a string of releases for the…

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Myles Lloyd hears through the "Grapevine" on his new single

Montreal-based singer Myles Lloyd continues his R&B restructuring on his latest single this year. "Grapevine," released this week, follows a long string of healing for Lloyd. "Grapevine" marks the fourth…

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MyCompiledThoughts delivers minimal alt-R&B with “Anymore”

Looking for a soulful, sad, moody alt-R&B track with hints of ’90s R&B at its core? Then “Anymore” by Haitian-Boston born, Los Angeles–based artist MyCompiledThoughts featuring Ky Alexander is the…

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Cautious Clay turns time into sound on new LP 'The Hours: Night' [Interview]

Joshua Karpeh, also known as Cautious Clay, has always been deliberate about how he builds sound. On his latest project, The Hours: Night (out 10/24, Concord Records), the singer-songwriter, producer,…

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Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with "Return to Sender" [Music Video Premiere]

Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with a neo soul-inspired single. "Return to Sender" marks the singer-songwriter's first single since her 2022 debut album, Crybaby. In the years between…

Latir finds quiet power on “November Diamonds”

Frankie Venter refines her pop sound with "Paris"

Misha and BeMyFiasco turn up the heat on spicy track "Burning Fire"

Marina Satti and Tso explore childhood on haunting ballad "IPNOS"

Essosa affirms her affections on "Signs"

Taylor Williams' “What About Me?” channels timeless retro soul

Katie Tupper finds balance between vulnerability and groove on “Right Hand Man" [Video]

Freya Leiya drops her latest R&B single "POISON"

Myles Lloyd hears through the "Grapevine" on his new single

MyCompiledThoughts delivers minimal alt-R&B with “Anymore”

Cautious Clay turns time into sound on new LP 'The Hours: Night' [Interview]

Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with "Return to Sender" [Music Video Premiere]

Paul Hennessy turns time into art on "The Cost Of The Escape" [Album]

Saynt Ego’s “Voices” turns quiet reflection into cinematic power

David J Boswell turns uncertainty into art on hypnotic new single “I KNOW WHAT I SAW”

Neurolapse returns with his most intimate body of work yet on "Be Like Anyone" [Premiere]

The Venice Kid ushers in a bold new era with “Say Less”

Origins Inconclusive partner with DiscoverNü (DNÜ) marking new chapter for UK emerging artist culture

The Architect of Independent Empire: Rob Terell named among the world’s Top 10 Global A&R Executives

Ultra Music Festival's RESISTANCE unveils stacked 2026 lineup led by rare B2B Pairings

Cenyc : A rising artist building soundscapes laden with legacy and discipline

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