‘Passy’ is the vibrant new R&B single from Hackney’s Marko Kun. A pop infused production set against Kun’s energetic vocal performance creates an undeniably lively sound; bouncy synths and glitchy percussion provide rhythms whilst rising melodies drift atop. This is the perfect bop to add to your upcoming summer playlists. “Passy is a testimonial song…
Category: R&B
Launchpad: Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’
Australian songwriter and producer Stevan bursts onto the scene with ‘Timee’. The 18 year old multi-instrumentalist draws inspiration form the likes of Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean and Childish Gambino; elements of each can be heard in his undeniable new track. Glassy guitars, warped vocals, a bold beat and rich harmonies combine to create…
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being
Empathy Pop duo HOAX release dream-like ‘Could’, a note on the essence of being. Hard to categorise by genre, they have created a sound that slides between indie, R&B, pop and soul; lo-fi beats are paired with wet guitars and focused melodies. ‘Could’ is taken from forthcoming album ‘b?’, a 13 track record that explores…
Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’
Brisbane based artist Jamie Lane continues to beguile listeners on debut EP ‘Minimal Haze’. His particular brand of alt-R&B is peppered with electronic elements, with sumptuous synth work meeting sombre songwriting. The vocal blends with ease, gliding smoothly over the energetic soundscape. New single ‘Bleed’ showcases this perfectly, with Lane’s percussion driven instrumental leading the…
Launchpad: Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’
Los Angeles based ensemble TriOrca share the visuals for their eclectic debut single ‘Ghost’. Their influences are wide ranging, from Erykah Badu to The Beatles and The Roots; which results in an enigmatic sound that straddles genre boundaries and sonic styles. Made up of members Phil Simmonds , David Diaz and Whitney Meyer, the trio…
Emerging songwriter Olivia Nelson finds love on ‘Cherry Chapstick’, taken from forthcoming EP ‘Back To You’
Emerging songwriter Olivia Nelson finds love on ‘Cherry Chapstick’, taken from forthcoming EP ‘Back To You’. It sees Nelson trade on her unique brand of narrative writing, weaving a story around R&B tinged melodies. A soulful vocal performance punctuates the contemporary production; with a bold beat that drifts between organic textures and electronic elements. Tipped…
Nashville based songwriter estef eliminates shame on vibrant new single ‘Anyway’
Nashville based songwriter and artist estef eliminates shame on vibrant new single ‘Anyway’. The production is joyously expressive, combining a sweet lo-fi groove with organic textures and searingly infectious melodies. estef’s vocal is nonchalant, expressing the emotional narrative with ease; she is currently working on finishing her upcoming EP ‘Nicotine’, so be sure to watch…
Bay Area songwriter BEREL stuns on falsetto-driven new single ‘No Complaints’
Bay Area songwriter BEREL stuns on falsetto-driven new single ‘No Complaints’. Having crafted a gloriously vibrant sound that trades on searingly melodic R&B vocals, BEREL is becoming a go-to for infectious alt-pop. The production is well-crafted with expressive guitar lines and a pumping bass-line; the percussion is trippy, giving the track a lazy, laid-back veil….
Rising Lisbon-based producer LEFT. releases ‘Indigo’ the first single from his forthcoming album ‘Perspective’
Rising Lisbon-based producer LEFT. releases ‘Indigo’ the first single from his forthcoming album ‘Perspective’. It’s a sumptuous, genre-bending display of his talents as both a producer and a songwriter. Taking cues from the likes of Mura Masa, Daniel Caesar and The 1975 – his sound is an impressive combination of glitchy beats, organic instrumentation, swirling…
‘Family Tree’ is the latest powerful single from Alt Singer/Rapper De’Wayne Jackson
Alternative Singer/Rapper De’Wayne Jackson has released powerful new single ‘Family Tree’. Blending genres seamlessly and with finesse, De’Wayne combines elements of rock, industrial and rap perfectly. Both lyrically and musically, De’Wayne takes risks, showing us that we shouldn’t be confining ourselves to living purely in the spaces we are born in. ‘Family Tree’ is a…
