alt R&B

Lonr delivers a short, stirring confessional with “don’t speak”

Alt-R&B artist Lonr has a knack for crafting dark, emotionally resonant music—and his latest track, “don’t speak,” is no exception. It’s as if vulnerability is woven into his DNA. Clocking…

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GoldFord’s new single “Runnin” is a soulful jam that gets you moving

Los Angeles–based alt-pop and R&B artist GoldFord just dropped “Runnin,” a soulful new single brimming with funk, groove, and attitude. Lyrically, it captures the feeling of being completely head over…

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Exp., Meron T, Jaydonclover, BINA., GINGE, and Monét shine on new single “Don’t You Forget”

Sometimes we forget the power of collaboration—how music is meant to be shared, from artist to listener, from listener to listener, and how deeply rooted collaboration is in who we…

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“Lemon” showcases bat zoo’s sultry, soul-soaked sound [Video]

“Lemon” is alternative R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and artist bat zoo’s newly released sensual single—and it’s easily one of his most emotionally expressive tracks to date. It’s a sultry, slow-burning…

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Gigi Wilde’s “permission” offers a glimpse into the ethereal soundscape of her EP

London-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gigi Wilde has just released her fluid, emotionally rich new single, “permission”—an intimate track that lyrically takes a doer’s approach to love, exploring the complexities…

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Trust, Temptation, and a Beat Made of Jean Slaps: Inside Bonnie Freechild’s "Honey"

With her new single “Honey”, UK artist Bonnie Freechild delivers a deliciously flirty slice of alt-R&B that captures the thrill and tension of a summer romance. At its core, “Honey”…

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Brooke Leialoha sprinkles magic in new single "Fairy Poppins"

With a tone reminiscent of Sara Bareilles and a calm, ethereal pop-rap flow, Brooke Leialoha is a multidisciplinary artist, singer-songwriter, composer, and producer blending alternative R&B, pop rap, and alternative…

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Dyna Edyne keeps it light and intimate on “Don’t Hold Back”

Soft-focused and slow-burning, Dyna Edyne’s “Don’t Hold Back” slips into the room at a deliberate pace, built on satiny layers and a gentle hush. Chorus-drenched Rhodes licks blur into soft…

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Lorine Chia centers herself with clarity and calm on “This Time”

Lorine Chia has never lacked presence. She sings like her body has been fed by both prayer and pressure. And on her latest offering, "This Time," she taps into that steady fire with a honey and smoke-dipped rasp that leans into gospel’s resilience and soul music’s grit.