Alternative R&B

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…

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Georgia Black finds power in vulnerability in new album, 'Rope'

North London artist Georgia Black delivers her new album Rope, showcasing nine-tracks that take a fearless and soulful exploration of strength, vulnerability and rebirth. Known for her warm, expressive voice…

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Natanya glazes through on "Jezebel"

Natanya is a musician who can transcend time, she takes semblance of the 90s while pushing forward a futuristic sound. Very reminiscent of the lates 90s/early 2000s futurism style of…

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Jaixia embraces growth and grace in “All My Love to You”

Meet London-based multidisciplinary artist Jaixia, who just released her new single “All My Love to You” via Mahogany Songs — a track that opens with dreamy acoustic guitar and Jaixia’s…

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Kenké lets us know that 'Ordinary is Spectacular Enough' with introspective new EP

Afro-Soul sensation Kenké has released a new offering, Ordinary is Spectacular Enough, a dynamic five-track EP that showcases her emotive songwriting and genre-defying sound. Kenké is based in Abuja, Nigeria,…

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anaiis’s "Moonlight" is a secret weapon of self-belief [Music Video]

For those unfamiliar with French-Senegalese artist anaiis—consider this a brief introduction to her and her sound. Born in Toulouse and raised between Dakar, Dublin, and Oakland, her life in motion…

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"Green Juice" by anaiis delivers soulful alt-R&B goodness

Need a song that delivers soul-filled goodness, like a warm sonic hug? Put on “Green Juice” by London-based alt-R&B polymath anaiis—it’s good for you, pinky promise. The French-Senegalese artist (whose…

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Sophia Thakur’s "My City": A reflective journey through life, lyrics, and sound [Music Video]

In need of a gentle escape after a hectic week? Put on “My City” by UK-based poet and artist Sophia Thakur—a track that invites you to slow down, breathe, and…

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South London’s Meron T delivers a hypnotic, lush alt-R&B gem with “stormy weather” from her new album 'Palindrome'

Meet Meron T, a rising alternative R&B vocalist and singer-songwriter from South London. Her sound is shaped by UK club culture and the rhythms of the Diaspora, with her London…

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MEGA proves “I Am Enough” on her empowering new EP [EP Review]

Need a soundtrack for your next era—the one where you’re the champion of your own life? British-Ugandan artist MEGA, aka Megaishername, delivers just that with her uplifting new EP British-Ugandan…

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]

Georgia Black finds power in vulnerability in new album, 'Rope'

Natanya glazes through on "Jezebel"

Jaixia embraces growth and grace in “All My Love to You”

Kenké lets us know that 'Ordinary is Spectacular Enough' with introspective new EP

anaiis’s "Moonlight" is a secret weapon of self-belief [Music Video]

"Green Juice" by anaiis delivers soulful alt-R&B goodness

Sophia Thakur’s "My City": A reflective journey through life, lyrics, and sound [Music Video]

South London’s Meron T delivers a hypnotic, lush alt-R&B gem with “stormy weather” from her new album 'Palindrome'

MEGA proves “I Am Enough” on her empowering new EP [EP Review]

Lauren Presley breaks the mold with “Straitjacket”

Lexytron returns with “Another Lover,” a haunting anthem for heartbreak and halloween [Music Video]

Blind Man’s Daughter honors her father’s fading memories in single “Harbor Boulevard”

Gary Patrick Reopens the Heart with “Closed For Repair” [Premiere]

John Goldrust channels divine empowerment in “How Like The Goddess”

Simone Feroci establishes his towering presence in the world of bass guitars with hopeful track "California Forever"

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