Soul

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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Busty and the Bass pack a lot of funk & soul into a small package with their 'Out of Love' EP

Alternately funky and deeply felt, the recently dropped Out of Love EP from the Canadian-bred nu-soul outfit Busty and the Bass captures a satisfying morsel of the band's free-spirited sound and…

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Mai Moxi taps Charles Hamilton for her self-affirming single "B.A.D."

Sometimes you have to be your own biggest fan. What some see as vanity, others will view as a survival tactic that is absolutely necessary to make it in a…

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Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

On last year's Nomad Diaries, vol 1 EP, sultry-voiced singer Miki Rose outfitted the alluring neo-soul set with songs that readily enveloped its listeners in warm vocals and lush-yet-wonderfully-woozy arrangements. Overarching…

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STORRY carries listeners away with the sultry and soulful "For No One"

Earlier this year, singer/songwriter STORRY gave music fans a soaring thrill ride of an album with her CH III: The Come Up LP. The set teems with impassioned performances that…

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Christinna O wears her vulnerabilities for all the world to see on the single "Hot Head"

Turning inwardly with her new single “Hot Head”, Philly singer, songwriter, and spoken-word poet Christinna O surrenders a haunting thunderstorm of a song that works on a couple of different…

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Ayoni shares the heartfelt "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"

To be unmoved is to have oneself firmly planted, roots running deep, undeterred by opposition. It takes determination and tenacity. To remain unchanged when forces are trying to push an…

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Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Singer and actress Kiana Ledé’s voice lends itself well to the poignant, stripped-down power of an acoustic performance. It is angelic and delicate and also strengthened by a seriousness that…

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Audrey Powne previews debut solo EP with brilliant single "Taboo"

Watch out for Audrey Powne. The versatile and superbly talented Melbourne native has been making waves in Australia and beyond with groups like Leisure Centre, Au Dré as well as…

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6lack prays love will help us "Float" even when the waters are too chaotic

6lack surprised us all and gave us all a gift on his own birthday. Dropping his new single "Float," his delivery entirely engulfs our spirit. 6lack has a tendency to…

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Ida Divine rides an emotional rollercoaster on the single "Cyclone"

I've never been mistaken for an especially profound or empathetic individual. But I’m fairly certain that the "person" that we're listening to in Ida Divine's new single “Cyclone” isn't actually a…

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Toro y Moi and The Mattson 2 combine on "Ordinary Guy"

Toro y Moi has spent over a decade establishing himself as a respected, colorful, vibrant voice in overlapping music circles. From tracks that embody a house music revival sound paired…

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

Busty and the Bass pack a lot of funk & soul into a small package with their 'Out of Love' EP

Mai Moxi taps Charles Hamilton for her self-affirming single "B.A.D."

Miki Rose cuts straight to the chase on "Back To Complicated"

STORRY carries listeners away with the sultry and soulful "For No One"

Christinna O wears her vulnerabilities for all the world to see on the single "Hot Head"

Ayoni shares the heartfelt "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"

Kiana Ledé showcases her vocal power on a pair of new releases

Audrey Powne previews debut solo EP with brilliant single "Taboo"

6lack prays love will help us "Float" even when the waters are too chaotic

Ida Divine rides an emotional rollercoaster on the single "Cyclone"

Toro y Moi and The Mattson 2 combine on "Ordinary Guy"

La Sécurité chat new music, improvisation, snacks and more [Interview]

Lancaster Rayne blends tradition and cinematic sound in new single ‘Little Country Boy’

QUIETLOVE reaches new emotional heights with dreamy new single “High”

David Givens confronts the past with Eeectrifying new single “Ghost”

George Montague finds new meaning in the heartfelt anthem “Home”

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

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

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

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

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022