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Indie pop goes beyond its vague classification. Encompassing a wide variety of sounds often marked by experimentation, unlike traditional pop, it doesn’t aim to appeal to the mainstream; instead, it celebrates genre fluidity and music artistry. And with the advent of TikTok and social media at large, more indie pop artists are rising to the level of pop stars, carving spaces in two different worlds while staying true to their roots.

From neo-soul to alt R&B, we took a deep dive into the velvety smooth offerings that arrived this year. Check out the best R&B and soul songs that made our hearts swoon and bodies move.