Alternative R&B

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…

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F.N. drops chilling alt R&B on "IN YOUR MIND"

Looking for a track to swoon to—or maybe send to a crush to finally say how you feel? Enter Los Angeles-based, Toronto-raised artist and producer F.N. His latest release, “IN…

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Jyou will have you “fallin” for his newest single

Nashville-based artist Jyou just released "fallin" featuring K.O.N opens with a breezy wind instrument—likely a trumpet that feels like the casual whistle of someone strolling down the street. It sets the…

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Alt r&b artist MINH is over all the rumors and all the "Gossip"

Vietnamese singer-songwriter MINH releases his new R&B single, "Gossip." The single is the latest in what has been an eventful summer for the international artist. Despite the release, Minh has…

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Osé blends Afrobeat and alt R&B in new single “24HRS”

Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Canada, to parents of Nigerian descent, meet alt R&B artist Osé. Osé has been singing in church since she was four years old,…

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Max Pope drops soul-tinged single “right or wrong” showcasing his retro alt R&B sound

Rooted in the rich musical landscape of South London, alt R&B artist Max Pope honed his craft at the Brit School, performing alongside artists like Loyle Carner. Since then, he…

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Qancu’s "Your Eyes" captures effortless soulful romance in under 3 minutes

Have you ever wished someone could really see you? Like, read your thoughts so you wouldn’t have to say the hard stuff out loud—especially to the person you care about…

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MYLLO’s “Burned” captures the dark side of toxic love and heartbreak [Music Video]

Meet alt-R&B artist and producer MYLLO, hailing from Melbourne/Naarm, who describes his music as “music for late drives, hookups, and nights of solitude—that 2 a.m. vibe when you’re feeling everything…

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“Fool’s Gold” is a lush, soulful statement from Maya Unagi

Need a rising soulful alt-R&B artist to add to your rotation? You’re in luck—Maya Unagi just dropped her new EP Pieces, featuring the opening track “Fool’s Gold,” an effortlessly smooth,…

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?'

F.N. drops chilling alt R&B on "IN YOUR MIND"

Jyou will have you “fallin” for his newest single

Alt r&b artist MINH is over all the rumors and all the "Gossip"

Osé blends Afrobeat and alt R&B in new single “24HRS”

Max Pope drops soul-tinged single “right or wrong” showcasing his retro alt R&B sound

Qancu’s "Your Eyes" captures effortless soulful romance in under 3 minutes

MYLLO’s “Burned” captures the dark side of toxic love and heartbreak [Music Video]

“Fool’s Gold” is a lush, soulful statement from Maya Unagi

SOMYO unveils hypnotic, feel-good single "WHISPERS," from debut EP 'Leylines'

Tasha Keswani shares resonant new single "Hello Stranger Hello"

Calmy J is the essence of pure disco-driven pop on new single "Glittery Love"

Cleo Tiger shares ethereal yet grounded single "Salt"

R&B group Sentury turns up the tension on "Don't Mind" [Video]

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

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

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