Liniker, statement-maker and boundary-smasher The opening notes of Liniker’s Zero seep out like moonlight on a river, and from that very first song — her band’s debut track — you
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If the discography of Sabriel is a whole other universe, then her latest single Love Again is a galaxy within it. Released this month, Love Again envelops the listener in a shimmering sound that sparkles with psychedelic beats and deep synths. Like the artist’s other work, it is as much a sensory experience as a song, submersing you in color and light.
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Now at 19, her music shows a sophistication beyond her years. The tracks in I Don’t Trust You At All fold the listener in with their expressive lyrics and beautiful compositions. It’s clear that Ronnie uses songwriting to process her feelings, because her verses read like poems of the heart. At times aching, at times brutal, each song— even the most melancholy of them— is radiant.
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The Tension Acoustic EP represented a re-centering of attention on Malika as a solo artist, for much of her work in the last few years has been collaborative
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Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter Nique has emerged onto the RnB scene with her debut single The First, which dropped on November 19th. While she may bring a fresh face to the industry, her voice holds a maturity and expressiveness that belie her youth.
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Indie-pop singer and songwriter Shenna released a video on November 12 for her latest single Try Another Taste. The song is pure, vibrant fun. It delightfully showcases Shenna’s music style, which is characterized by contagious energy and sparkly electronic beats. The accompanying video is like letting rainbow candy melt on your tongue.
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Bel-Ami’s smooth, poetic music is influenced by such neo-soul greats as Bilal, D’Angelo, and Maxwell. He paid particular attention to the idea of influence and inspiration when recording this album, which pays homage to his muses.
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Album No. 8 is a lovely soundtrack for autumn because it is mature, graceful, and a bit bewitching. Like the changing leaves of fall this album too marks a change for Melua: a transition to a period of newfound singleness, as she recently separated from her husband of seven years, and also a period of artistic autonomy.
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Once dancing is allowed again, it’s easy to see this song being played all summer long. Hips swaying, drink in hand, sun shining, people laughing: this is the scene that Young is meant for.
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While her first two albums are decidedly reggae, Elevate marks a turn in a new direction. It overflows with energy and hip hop beats. The tracks still have reggae and neo-soul influences, but their composition is super playful. The result is a charming, electric, groovy listen.
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There is an interesting balance between light and dark in this album, the bright instrumentals and Sol’s effervescent voice contrasting with the velvety nighttime ambiance.
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Dan Diggas unveils his creative side with his debut single No Drama. Though already established in the industry as a music producer— he is known for his work with Mahalia, producing bops like the jazzy Karma and Square 1— this song represents a transition to artist.
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Shan Ako’s dazzling new EP Brave Heart is compact in length but rich in spirit. Released on August 21, its four featured songs shine with her signature sincerity and spellbinding vocals.
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