PM Picks the Best New Songs: Dylan Cartlidge, Lenka, Tilda Allie + More
The PM Picks playlist features the best new songs. Today, we feature Dylan Cartlidge, Lenka, Tilda Allie, Beharie, and Ana De Llor.
alternative r&b
Norway’s Jimmy Smash Are Definitely Not “Misguided”
On their latest song “Misguided”, Jimmy Smash give us a funky little soul-pop number with chill vibes and an instantly memorable chorus.
serpentwithfeet Celebrates Black Queer Love with the Emotionally Naked DEACON
Part of why serpentwithfeet’s DEACON is so remarkable – aside from its obvious musical merits – is that it’s a rare record that highlights Black queer love.
Tune-Yards ‘Sketch’ Out a Plan to Entertain and Instruct
Tune-Yards’ sketchy conceptually asks a lot of its listeners and does it right up front: should the purpose of music be to entertain or to instruct?
Sophie Coran Deftly Combines Jazz, Soul, and Dream Pop on ‘S P A C E’
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Sophie Coran’s debut album S P A C E is warm, sophisticated, and expertly crafted.
Rhye’s ‘Home’ Is Ambitious in Approach
Home is an ambitious effort and contains some of the most exciting music released by Rhye.
The 20 Best R&B/Soul Albums of 2020
In this time of political unrest, racial strife, and pandemic, soul and R&B walked tall and carried a big stick, while also being a much needed balm and source of warmth in 2020.
Swiss Neo-Soul Singer Ay Wing Has the “Antidote”
Berlin's Ay Wing creates a late summer anthem with her latest electrosoul single, "Antidote".
Funky Starwolf Has a “Bad Feeling” (premiere)
St. Louis funk-poppers Starwolf release "Bad Feeling" in which dreamy funk and soul vibes abound.
Nnamdï’ Creates a Lively Home for Himself in His Mind on ‘BRAT’
Nnamdï's BRAT is a labyrinth detailing the insular journey of a young, eclectic DIY artist who takes on the weighty responsibility of reaching a point where he can do what he loves for a living.
We the Commas Dish Out Summertime Magic with “Custom Made” (premiere)
Emerging "surf alternative R&B" trio We the Commas' feel-good, soulful single feels "Custom Made" for summer.
Lianne La Havas Is Reborn After a Long Layoff
British soul artist Lianne La Havas rediscovers herself on her self-titled new album. It's a mesmerizing mix of spirituality and sensuality.