Alternative R&B

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…

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Gabriel Jacoby keeps the groove alive with funk-infused new single “the one” [Music Video]

Gabriel Jacoby is on a mission to bring joy back to the dance floor. The rising R&B artist’s new single “the one” (PULSE Records) is a funk-inspired homage to the…

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Cautious Clay finds intimacy in "Art Museum (2am)"

Cautious Clay has always had a way of making music that feels like a conversation at midnight—quiet, honest, and a little raw. The Cleveland artist's latest single, “Art Museum (2AM),”…

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Planet McKenna drops debut single, "Follow the Signs"

Singer-songwriter Planet McKenna makes her musical debut with the single, "Follow the Signs." The fusion of new age R&B with notes of throwback pop makes for a stellar debut. "Follow…

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Magi Merlin on Broken R&B, Exploring Lyrical Themes, and Her FME 2025 Debut [Interview]

Montréal-based Magi Merlin, who grew up in Saint-Lazare, Canada, brings an otherworldly aura and thought-provoking lyricism to her gritty, punk-tinged R&B and neo-soul. Merlin’s music tackles political themes, racial identity,…

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Latte Samuels drops new single “Evil Eye” showcasing bold alt R&B sound

Meet alt R&B singer-songwriter Latte Samuels—an artist with a fresh, bold sound. Samuels began her career as a model, quickly earning credits in top publications like Vogue Italia, Elle, Glamour,…

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Kueen shares refreshing new project, 'Got Juice?'

Kueen has shared a fresh new offering called Got Juice?. The New York-via-North Carolina artist is a potent voice in the independent music scene that has caught the attention of industry…

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]

Gabriel Jacoby keeps the groove alive with funk-infused new single “the one” [Music Video]

Cautious Clay finds intimacy in "Art Museum (2am)"

Planet McKenna drops debut single, "Follow the Signs"

Magi Merlin on Broken R&B, Exploring Lyrical Themes, and Her FME 2025 Debut [Interview]

Latte Samuels drops new single “Evil Eye” showcasing bold alt R&B sound

Kueen shares refreshing new project, 'Got Juice?'

Tiger La Flor strikes gold with a holiday-ready country-pop gem [Video]

Starlight reimagines a holiday classic with dreamy indie-pop magic on “Oh Christmas Tree”

Working Royals' vibrant track "Jenny" eases us into the joy of nostalgia spread across album 'Cross Country'

Toxic Rob steps into a new chapter with 'Never Felt So Good (NFSG)' [Interview]

Sempre Caoz unleash raw, unfiltered alt-rock chaos on powerful single "4242"

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

Winter Music Conference returns to Miami Music Week with new home for 2026

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

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

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