The Release of “Atavista”: A Neo-Soul Summer Jam Leave it to Donald Glover to sneak some serious philosophical vibes into one of the chillest summer jams you’ll hear all year. The slyly profound Atavista, released on May 13, 2024, as part of Childish Gambino’s final album, somehow makes confronting the big existential questions feel as breezy […]

Los Angeles-based Unknown Venus is a singer, songwriter, and harpist whose music paints a more introspective portrait. Her latest alt-pop offering, Dominoes, is a sonic postcard from the heart of LA, capturing the raw emotions that often simmer beneath the city’s glamorous facade. This alt-pop gem is a sonic oasis where laidback soundscapes and expressive vocals, laced with […]

Adan Diaz‘s jerk x2 isn’t just a song; it’s a confession, a yearning, and a playful shrug all wrapped in infectious guitar riffs. Diaz, a 17-year-old with a voice that belies his age, lays bare the self-awareness of being the “dawg with flaws” we all recognise. In a world of curated online personas, jerk x2 is refreshingly unfiltered. Adan Diaz […]

All For You by sunkis is a sun-kissed (pun intended) throwback to 90s R&B that will have you grooving in no time. The track’s buoyant bassline lays the foundation for sunkis’s smooth, soulful vocals, delivering a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Lyrically, All For You navigates the well-trodden terrain of devotion and unmet […]

R&B’s got a way of getting into your skin, the melodies burrowing in next to your heartbeat. Drop has that classic sultry R&B touch—a low-key beat that makes you want to sway, synths that shimmer, and vocals that ooze with a mix of confidence and pure yearning. Eric Bellinger and Sevyn Streeter know the playbook, […]

JEFFE‘s raw sincerity has always been a hallmark of her artistry, but with Closure, she takes introspection to a whole new level. The single doesn’t merely touch on personal struggle; it feels like a sonic autobiography—one that refuses to settle on a single mood or genre. The track opens with a mid-tempo beat and a piano […]

Acari’s Paranoid isn’t your average love song. It’s a soulful sojourn into the murky waters of new beginnings, where excitement and trepidation waltz hand-in-hand. From the opening guitar strums, an irresistible vintage vibe envelops you. Acari’s smooth vocals shimmer with a touch of apprehension, weaving and mirroring the lyrics that grapple with the uncertainties of navigating a […]

Aisha Badru’s Thankful to Be Here is one of those soul-stirring compositions that feels simultaneously intimate and relatable and burrows deep, taking up permanent residence in the soul. This guitar-driven meditation on life’s bittersweet journey derives its power from Badru’s extraordinarily expressive vocals and poetic, introspective lyrics. Aisha Badru invites you into her world with […]

Jamar Rogers and Òlah Bliss don’t dabble in sweet nothings and clichés, and even with an upbeat tempo, Sweeten My Body digs deep. It’s a track that wrestles with self-doubt and the aftermath of rejection, yet emerges defiant, urging you towards the dancefloor of self-acceptance. Jamar’s crooning hits with immediacy: “Left out, off course/forgot myself again…”  His vulnerability […]

The intoxicating sting of lost love hangs heavy in the air on Jhyve’s That Girl, an R&B anthem with a vintage soul. This is no tale of a weeping lover bemoaning their fate. Instead, Jhyve spins a cautionary narrative against a backdrop of shimmering sonics. The lush instrumentation, conjured by Yogic Beats, is a perfect […]