Alternative R&B

Corbyn Besson is diving 'Head First' into his debut solo EP [Interview]

Imagine Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, and Jackson Wang in one music project; the result is Corbyn Besson’s debut EP Head First. With r&b and pop inspirations, the six-track EP will…

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Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

Inspired by the music of Prince, Michael Gordon, Arthur Russell, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Byrne, Bush, and Stevie Wonder, alt-R&B artist Ferdinand, hailing from Kosovo, draws from these influences to craft…

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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…

Corbyn Besson is diving 'Head First' into his debut solo EP [Interview]

Ferdinand’s “Time’s Up” feels like a lost ’80s love song

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”

Jordan Renzi releases new single "Edge of the Sea" ahead of new album

Kelly Reynolds shares groovy summer love song "Live A Little"

Yangın Akvaryum finds its voice in “Büyük Ev Ablukada” featuring Bartu Küçükçağlayan

Matt Jones & The Bobs fully leans into their journey in "Wicked Ways" [Video]

Louise Aubrie captures late-night LA on new single “Midnight Calls”

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

Georgina Willis delivers compelling environmental documentary 'INSECT_O_CIDE'

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Antania signs with Soundworks Direct Japan as futurist death metal takes hold

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