Michael Kiwanuka Journeys Into His Soul
Soulful British folk rocker Michael Kiwanuka brings listeners along for an evocative sonic journey on his new album, Kiwanuku.
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Pop Meets Soul Meets Experimentation in Sequoyah Murray’s Debut
Atlanta's Sequoyah Murray has delivered one of the best albums of 2019 with his extraordinary debut Before You Begin.
Sudan Archives’ Debut Album ‘Athena’ Is Eclectic, Groovy, and Magnificent
On her first full album Athena, Sudan Archives is soulful, surreal, and makes music on her own distinct and magnificent terms.
Banks and Zara Larsson Are Two Pop Performers You Must See to Believe
They may be as different as night and day, but California's Banks and Sweden's Zara Larsson had the same, successful effect on Denver-area crowds over a five-day span in September.
Shura Herself: A Conversation with the Pop Singer About Her New Confidence and Sound
Electropop's Shura chats with PopMatters about her latest album forevher in which she infuses soulful grooves into her sound. Shura is currently touring the US and is set to begin her European tour in November.
Brits in Hot Weather #17: Pelicandy, Chay Snowdon, Tom Fleming, GLOWS, Baby Taylah
Up now on Brits in Hot Weather, we have swaggering alt-pop from Pelicandy, rousing indie from Chay Snowdon, electrifying synth-rock from former Wild Beasts co-vocalist Tom Fleming, the melodic electronics of GLOWS, and the brooding debut single from Baby Taylah.
Jordan Rakei’s ‘Origin’ Is a Neo-Soul Masterclass
Origin is a rich, intoxicating listen that benefits from Jordan Rakei's clear, succinct vision. The desire to challenge himself to write a more thematic, conceptual album has encouraged Rakei to write more immediate, more impactful songs.
Sophie Coran Swims in Nostalgia With the Dreamy, Soulful “Saltwater” (premiere)
The third single this year from Philadelphia's Sophie Coran combines soaring melodies with childhood memories into something she describes as Noir & B.
In “Run & Hide”, Bianca Rose Encourages Us to Feel (premiere)
UK R&B songstress Bianca Rose's latest single "Run & Hide is a liberating call to truly feel, even in times of melancholy.
Jamila Woods Honors Her ‘Legacy! Legacy!’
Jamila Woods, herself, a poet, singer, activist, and teacher, casts Legacy! Legacy! as a beacon for a type of self-empowerment informed by the predecessors who built and shaped culture.
London’s Mamas Gun Give Us Some Smooth UK Soul on “The Spooks” (premiere)
British soul band Mamas Gun specialize in a smooth and elegant form of R&B influenced by electronic and dance. Hear their new single "The Spooks" ahead of tomorrow's release of their new LP, Golden Days.
London Alt-R&B Artist Jordan Rakei Releases New Single “Say Something” and Announces Tour
Today, Jordan Rakei is premiering his latest single "Say Something" and announcing a vast world tour with more US dates to be announced in future for autumn.