alt R&B

Somaya explores self-destruction and delusion on "RHINESTONES" [Video]

Montreal-based alternative R&B artist Somaya creates music that offers a glimpse into her soul, transforming vulnerability, pain, femininity, and personal truth into an intimate, sultry, and ethereal soundscape. Her latest…

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Malsi blends Bengali lyricism and electro-soul on “Tumi Aar Aami”

Meet alt-R&B/Desi-pop artist Malsi, who blends the vocal stylings of her Bangladeshi heritage, Bengali lyrics, and her signature electro-soul sound into something both intriguing and addictive. Her recent release, “Tumi…

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Ashavari turns machine logic into raw emotion on “I Wish I Was A.I.”

In a world increasingly shaped by rapidly evolving AI technologies that quietly integrate into everyday life, streamlining even the most mundane tasks and making them faster to complete, Ashavari positions…

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Rum.gold balances subjectivity and human connection on 'Is There Anybody Home? Disc 2' [Music Video]

The first time I heard Rum.gold’s voice, my spine snapped straight into place like I’d been electrocuted. Everything else—background noise, passing thoughts, the room itself—faded until all that remained was…

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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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Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with "Return to Sender" [Music Video Premiere]

Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with a neo soul-inspired single. "Return to Sender" marks the singer-songwriter's first single since her 2022 debut album, Crybaby. In the years between…

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Jason Shay Crafts His Own World With 'Feel Alive Again' (Video)

After generating some buzz with his latest single, Montreal singer, songwriter Jason Shay is back with seconds with a stylized video for "Feel Alive Again." "Feel Alive Again" is the follow up…

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Jaixia embraces growth and grace in “All My Love to You”

Meet London-based multidisciplinary artist Jaixia, who just released her new single “All My Love to You” via Mahogany Songs — a track that opens with dreamy acoustic guitar and Jaixia’s…

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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…

Somaya explores self-destruction and delusion on "RHINESTONES" [Video]

Malsi blends Bengali lyricism and electro-soul on “Tumi Aar Aami”

Ashavari turns machine logic into raw emotion on “I Wish I Was A.I.”

Rum.gold balances subjectivity and human connection on 'Is There Anybody Home? Disc 2' [Music Video]

Freya Leiya drops her latest R&B single "POISON"

Nicole Ariana makes her return to music with "Return to Sender" [Music Video Premiere]

Jason Shay Crafts His Own World With 'Feel Alive Again' (Video)

Jaixia embraces growth and grace in “All My Love to You”

"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]

ORKID dives into grief with an undertone of hope on 'In All Of My Tomorrows'

Shub shares a celebration of culture on 'Heritage (Part Two)'

Erik Rabasca captures wisdom and optimism on 'New Scrolls'

ZUSO shares a melodic, emotive and quietly building new project self-titled "ZUSO"

OLIGARKH leads us through Russian's consciousness with their versatile sound

Multi-national record label Cheerful Music appears at AI Summit London panel

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

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