Alternative R&B

Big Words' latest release is the fortuitous 'Cherry' on top of isolation

Big Words have come a long way since Will Scullin and Kieren Lee partnered in their youth. While their 2017 debut EP Hollywood, a Beautiful Coincidence revealed the duo as a growing…

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Taylor Narain works introspective magic on her "Sick Sad World" EP

Singer Taylor Narain melts away into a cloud-woven bit of magic on her EP Sick Sad World —a set that demonstrates the young twenty-somethings' taste for pairing self-analyzing lyricism with…

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boylife concocts a contrasting pair of songs on 'church / boston'

A duplet from LA-based artist, boylife, was released earlier in the month featuring "church" and "boston." The self-written, self-recorded singles were produced alongside collaborator and good friend Nick Velez. The…

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Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

A universal breath of fresh air, Natalie Lauren’s new solo project Handle With Care is a record that powerfully juxtaposes the grief associated with losing hope and the steps taken…

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sakehands & Lo ask do you "THINK ABOUT ME" on darkly alluring new single

Los Angeles-based internet pop provocateur Aris Maggiani, or sakehands, returns with new music. Elusive and enigmatic, "THINK ABOUT ME" follows his previous single, "TOY" that broke his two-year hiatus of…

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EJ Marais releases contemporary new single “Discotheque”

Genre-bending artist EJ Marais’ newest single, “Discotheque” is an unconventional ambient lullaby. As a Barcelona native, Marais incorporates the Spanish language while masterfully combining layers upon layers of sounds and…

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Eli Moon unveils the haunting "killmeinmysleep" [Video]

Following his standout debut project, Bodies, in 2019, South Londoner Eli Moon makes his 2020 return with the hauntingly lachrymose "killmeinmysleep." Forgoing much of the synth work from previous releases, his shadowy…

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ABIR sets off an "Inferno" in her latest video

ABIR is taking the world by storm–a sonic sandstorm, that is. In her latest video for “Inferno”, the Arab-American singer brings us to the sandy depths of where it all…

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No Suits’ “Sex” EP is a carefully calibrated crossover of innocence and corruption

No Suits don’t play by the rules. That’s why they dropped their sophomore EP last Friday without warning. The seven-track EP “Sex” is a stark contrast to their 2017 EP…

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Leah Music debuts a heartrending message with "A Letter to the World"

Emerging UK singer Leah Music makes her debut on EARMILK with "A Letter to the World." The track was written in response to the tragic killing of George Floyd by…

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Jeannel unveils the rapturous "ICMIB" [Video]

On her first single of 2020 "ICMIB" ("I Can Make It Better"), Berlin and London-based artist Jeannel reaffirms her presence as one of the most compelling voices in the alternative R&B…

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Zanski heads out on a journey of self discovery on his 'Upon Frigid Water' EP

Toronto-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Zanski releases his new EP Upon Frigid Water. Pulling together a five-track project that delves into the depths of self-discovery, Zanski's eye for minute detail…

Big Words' latest release is the fortuitous 'Cherry' on top of isolation

Taylor Narain works introspective magic on her "Sick Sad World" EP

boylife concocts a contrasting pair of songs on 'church / boston'

Natalie Lauren speaks on creating art for Black people and the power of being present on ‘Handle With Care’ [Interview]

sakehands & Lo ask do you "THINK ABOUT ME" on darkly alluring new single

EJ Marais releases contemporary new single “Discotheque”

Eli Moon unveils the haunting "killmeinmysleep" [Video]

ABIR sets off an "Inferno" in her latest video

No Suits’ “Sex” EP is a carefully calibrated crossover of innocence and corruption

Leah Music debuts a heartrending message with "A Letter to the World"

Jeannel unveils the rapturous "ICMIB" [Video]

Zanski heads out on a journey of self discovery on his 'Upon Frigid Water' EP

Takeda unveils rich, mystical album 'In Venus’ Train'

Passion is on full display in JKeeth's “Sex N A 4Rin” [Video]

Honey Motel shares loud, defiant and exhilarating single “ T.N.A.K."

Taylor Acorn shares cathartic offering "Crashing Out"

Ever Age's psychedelic debut album evokes Canada's mountains

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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