Joined by musicians Karun and Amindi in a remix of album standout “Abeg,” Nigerian singer-songwriter Solis leads the charge through an indie-pop daze. Alongside some minor but significant tweaks in the production, the newest reimagining is much more reverberating than its predecessor without completely changing the pre-established formula. Instead, it expands in sound and scope […]

Singer Chiiild is shifting in a cinematic direction for his next album with a new single and video for “Bon Voyage.” The album, entitled Better Luck In The Next Life, seems to be a vivid look into Chiiild’s psyche if “Bon Voyage” is any indication. Impeccably produced, the R&B/pop fusion finds Chiiild floating through the […]

Kelela is back with another enigmatic infusion of R&B and dance with new single “On The Run.” It’s the third song to come from the artist’s new album Raven — which arrives next year on Feb. 10 — following previous releases “Happy Ending” and “Washed Away.” It’ll have been six years since the release of […]

Los Angeles-based Yinka creates music you can fully immerse your soul into — without fear of vulnerability — and her latest single “Two Weeks” is a beacon of such tenderness. She was born in Nigeria but grew up in New York and as a result, her music is as much about detangling your identity as […]

Ahead of her next album Anarchist Gospel, due February next year, Nashville singer-songwriter Sunny War has released the first single and video, “No Reason.” True to her established folk-punk style, the song moves seamlessly through multiple genres as Sunny croons about moving past previous setbacks and conflicting sides of a being. Staying true to the […]

Atlanta singer/songwriter Mariah the Scientist backs up her newly released single “Bout Mine” with visuals that encapsulate the frustrated infatuation in the song’s lyrics. Produced by WondaGurl, the wavy trap-soul single fits appropriately with Mariah’s brand of contemporary R&B trademarked by a melodramatic video. Perhaps most memorable, however, is Mariah’s continued aptitude for vulnerable lyrics […]

If the word “woozy” were an artist, it would be LA-based singer/rapper PawPaw Rod and his latest release, Another PawPaw Rod EP. In a follow-up to last year’s A PawPaw Rod EP, the Oklahoma-born artist, Rodney Hulsey, takes a laid-back approach to his unique fusion of hip-hop and soul. “Message (Better Days),” previously released as […]

Ibeyi (sisters Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé) have shared a new single with the release of “Juice of Mandarins,” see them next year in Los Angeles at The Regent on Friday, Mar. 10 — rescheduled from The Ford. The duo actually first debuted the song amidst the vibrance of A COLORS SHOW, its yellow-pink splashed walls reflecting back the […]

Los Angeles-based Omotola is back with another enthralling single with the release of “The Weekend,” you’ll also have a chance to see her live when she opens for Jaws of Love at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles in October. The new track follows previous singles “Hot Fuss” and “ITMOI” which introduced the world to […]

Shy Lennox continues to make a name for himself and his alt-R&B manifestations with his newest single “Energy.” Subdued but deeply intimate the track traces the artist’s attempts to reconcile the end of a relationship with his feelings of longing and eviscerating heartbreak. Over buoyant beats and glowing guitars, Lennox narrates all the emotional casualties […]

Jhené Aiko has scheduled a headlining Los Angeles concert date at the Greek Theatre Los Angeles for Thursday, Oct. 13. Tickets to Jhené Aiko at the Greek Theatre L.A. are priced at $29.50 – $124.50 (plus fees). Tickets go on sale the general public this Friday, Aug. 19 at 10am, but fans can take part […]

When You Grow Up, a new “micro” music festival in the heart of South Los Angeles will make its highly anticipated debut this Sunday, Aug. 14 featuring local rising stars Amindi, Kalan.FrFr, Alex Isley, Diamond White, Peter $un, Denim Nicole, Mia Kennedi and many more promising acts that represent the diverse musical landscape of South […]

Steve Lacy has announced his massive ‘Give You The World’ tour in support of his sophomore album Gemini Rights. It all kicks off in October as he embarks across the U.S. with stops in Southern California on Nov. 2 at The Observatory North Park in San Diego; Nov. 10 at the House of Blues in […]

With the release of their second single “Heaven,“ brotherly duo from Orange County The Steens have once more solidified themselves as one of the more exciting newcomers to grace our ears with vintage rock blistering sounds. Wielding their blown-out sonics with brash gusto and hoarse rollicking the new song is The Steens in a combustible […]

Los Angeles based artist Kyle Dion drops a tender and sensual new single “Spoon & Bang,” a semi-acoustic track with warm guitar strings, plucky bass, a bouncy, yet laid back rhythm and smooth vocals. The accompanying music video is a sweet, intimate view of domestic bliss and features a cameo from fellow R&B artist Joyce […]

Orange County natives The Steens – a brothers-led duo comprised of Elijah and Isaiah “Zay” Steen — have just dropped their debut single ”What a Way to Die,” a fuzzy, no holds barred frantic tarantella of garage rock that electrifies the listener and shows off the band’s raw talent. ”What a Way to Die” is distorted, crunchy […]

Ushering in a state of non-conformity, L.A.-based artist, Sugi Dakks hits a home run for the misfits with his new single “Normal Sucks.” Combining hard hitting rap beats with an unconventional production, “Normal Sucks” let’s loose and makes you want to dance like no one is watching. The new single comes as a celebration of […]

Caribbean-American musician and singer-songwriter Benjamin Carter drops his highly inventive new EP Black Boys On The Radio: Part I. This new release sees the artist drumming up an energetic and explosive indie alt/rock sound that ranges in pace from dreamy to frantic. Black Boys On The Radio: Part I is the perfect soundtrack for those […]

With an expansive catalog of music where no two songs sound the same, Brittney Parks, AKA Sudan Archives, has built a space of her own to explore and create without inhibition. Her latest release, “Selfish Soul,” is a joyful celebration of women, diversity and hair. She notes that the song is meant to celebrate the […]

Hoping to spread a little good will into the world, L.A. based artist Kaleena Zanders releases her latest single ”We’ll Stand Together.” Noting on social media, that this is a song for everyone, Zanders taps into the emotional harmony of uniting hearts and minds around a common goal; supporting one another. “[I] wanted to release […]