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JMSN has shared a new track called ‘Rolling Stone’ – you can listen to it below.Written, produced, arranged and mixed by the indie-soul wunderkind himself, the gorgeous new single hears him channel a Prince-meets-Tame Impala type of vibe.As the track builds, the Detroit musician’s high-pitched falsetto swims in and out of a shimmering, calmly psychedelic backdrop, laced with sharply defined layers of instrumentation.“Ever since I been gone we’ve been driftin’ apart/ As time passes on, distance

Lion Babe are looking ahead to summer with the release of their sun-kissed new single ‘Frida Kahlo’ – listen to it below.The track comes on the heels of the alt-R&B/soul duo – comprised of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey and producer/DJ Lucas Goodman – announcing the release of their upcoming third album, ‘Rainbow Child’.Combination funk, hip-hop and electronic sounds, the breezy ‘Frida Kahlo’ draws on Hervey’s enduring appreciation for the iconic Mexican artist, as well

U.K.-based singer/songwriter Sans Soucis shared her latest track, the ethereal "I'm On," along with its bright and intimate video on Friday. The dreamy R&B track, full of synths and a booming bassline, was written just as Soucis overcame years of depression, finding her creative voice again in the process.

Jorja Smith has announced her first project in two years and has shared new song ‘Gone’ – listen to it below.‘Be Right Here’ is the British singer-songwriter’s first project since her 2019 Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, ‘Lost & Found’.

Singer Jorja Smith has announced the release of an upcoming 8-track project, Be Right Back, set to drop on May 14. The project will serve as the official follow-up to her accalimed 2019 debut, Lost & Found.

Snoop Dogg – listen to it below.The famous DJ and former Boogie Down Productions member has been busy keeping people entertained during the past year with his acclaimed ‘Club Quarantine’ virtual DJ sets.Those that have stopped by his digital gigs have included Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Drake, Joe Biden, Will Smith and even Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He won Entertainer of the Year at last month’s NAACP Image Awards for his efforts.Now, the DJ, whose real name is

Andra Day has shared her new single ‘Phone Dies’ – listen to it below.The track is the star’s fourth release of 2021 following three singles taken from the soundtrack of The United States vs. Billie Holiday.‘Phone Dies’ was produced by Anderson .Paak and was released today (April 16) via Warner Records.

Tomorrow, Queen Naija will share a deluxe version of her 2020 project misunderstood, sensibly titled misunderstood... still.

Los Angeles-based producer Romero Mosley teamed up with singer-songwriter Iman Omari for the smoothed-out "Stay Together," which dropped on Wednesday. Set to appear on Mosley's upcoming EP Ro's Colored Glasses, the jazzy track is an ode to lost love.

Usher was criticised for using fake notes with his face on to tip dancers at a strip club in Las Vegas earlier this week, although the venue’s management has since denied the claim.A dancer from Sapphire Las Vegas Gentleman’s Club, ‘Pisces’, shared an image of three mock-up bills ($1, $20, $100) on a private Instagram Stories post, along with the question: “Ladies what would you do if you danced all night for Usher and he threw this??”The upload subsequently went viral after catching the

On May 21, Copenhagen-based singer-songwriter Erika de Casier will share Sensational, her follow-up to the 2019 project Essentials. The new LP, released on 4AD, will contain "No Butterflies, No Nothing" and "Drama," two songs we totally adored, as well as her latest track "Polite," out today.

Brent Faiyaz and producers Atu and Dpat, have shared a new collaboration with Jorja Smith.‘Nobody But You’ features an acoustic back-and-forth between Smith and Faiyaz poring over an emotional break-up. “Don’t want to fight anymore,” Smith sings.

Colombian star J Balvin and singer-songwriter Khalid have teamed up on a new song “Otra Noche Sin Ti,” the third single from Balvin's upcoming album. The bilingual track also landed with an eerie, Collin Tilley-directed video, finding the pair performing in a dark, foggy forest while lamenting over lost loves.

Ray BLK has spoken out about her frustrations dealing with a “sizeist, ageist, racist, homophobic” music industry.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, the BBC Sound of 2017 winner opened up about how “a lot of people made me feel like, ‘Oh, as a black woman, these opportunities seldom come, so I’d better not make a mistake, better not saying anything’” early in her career.BLK – whose real name is Rita Ekwere – said that Black artists were constantly being confronted with “this

The Weeknd has announced plans to donate $1million (£723k) to help hunger relief efforts in Ethiopia as conflict continues in the country.In November 2020, violence between the regional government and the Federal government in the region of Tigray broke out.

Singer Jamila Woods and producer oddCouple shared their soulful collaboration, "Reflections," on Friday along with its kaleidoscopic video. The track is set to appear on oddCouple's upcoming album Reflections, set to drop later this year.

Jazmine Sullivan was the musical guest on last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where she performed "Pick Up Your Feelings" from an empty ballroom. Backed by a full band and background singers, Sullivan's live take sounded as pristine as the version on her recent EP Heaux Tales, which dropped back in January.

Rising singer Fousheé shared the visual to her latest single "gold fronts" alongside Lil Wayne on Monday. The track's simple acoustic production acts as the perfect backdrop for Fousheé's raspy delivery, with the song's lyrics speaking more to resilience than gleaming mouth jewelry.

One week on from the release of Justice, Justin Bieber has released the deluxe edition of his latest album. Dubbed Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), the deluxe edition features six new tracks including collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert ("There She Go") and DaBaby ("Know No Better").

Art, much like life itself, is meant to evolve. Creativity is rarely static and artists are often alchemists in their own right.

Los Angeles-based artist serpentwithfeet shared his sophomore album DEACON on Friday. The album features previously released singles including "Fellowship," "Same Size Shoe," and the Nao-assisted "Heart Storm," which dropped last week.

serpentwithfeet shared the third single from his upcoming album, the NAO-assisted "Heart Storm," an ode to otherworldly love that finds both singers' soft harmonies blend with a synth-laden bassline. Following the releases of "Fellowship" and "Same Size Shoe," all three singles are set to appear on his sophomore album DEACON, due on March 26.

The Weeknd‘s ‘House Of Balloons’ mixtape has arrived on streaming services in its original form for the first time.Arriving this morning (March 21) to mark 10 years since its initial release, the nine-track project was the Canadian singer-songwriter’s breakout moment.

Ty Dolla $ign and Jhené Aiko have teamed up with Bryson Tiller for a remix of their 2020 collaboration ‘By Yourself’ – listen to it below.The original version of the Mustard-produced track features on Ty Dolla’s third studio album, ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’, which NME called “a victory lap for a hugely influential artist” in a four-star review.Tiller begins his verse: “Yes, you did it by yourself, by yourself/ Sneaked into the bag, yeah, but you know/ But you know I got plans to spend my money

Justin Bieber cruises through the streets in a vintage car alongside Daniel Caesar and Giveon in his "Peaches" video. The song is taken from Bieber's new album Justice, also released today (March 19).

This Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the release of House Of Balloons, the first full-length release from The Weeknd. In that time, Abel Tesfaye has gone from a shadowy alternative R&B sensation to one of the biggest pop stars in history, but the sheer gravity that his early days in Toronto still has on music to this day is undeniable.

Singer Laura Mvula announced the release of her upcoming album, The Pink Room, on Wednesday. Set to drop on July 2, the release will serve as Mvula's first full-length project since her 2016 album The Dreaming Room.

This article contains descriptions of alleged domestic violence that some may find disturbing.Michael Milosh, the Canadian musician and songwriter behind the R&B act Rhye, was accused of grooming, sexual assault, and physical abuse by his ex-wife Alexa Nikolas in an open letter published Sunday on her Instagram account. Milosh has called Nikolas's allegations "outrageously false" in a statement obtained by Pitchfork.

Frank Ocean‘s ‘Blonde’ album with Tame Impala‘s ‘Currents’ – listen to the result below.Calb’s creation, titled ‘Blonded Currents: A Frank Ocean & Tame Impala Album’, was shared on the video streaming platform last week (March 7) and has since clocked up almost 20,000 views.“What if Frank Ocean hired Tame Impala to produce Blonde? What if Kevin asked Frank to replace him as Tame’s vocalist?” the project’s caption reads. “Here’s what that imaginary album might sound like.”Sharing a download link

Zayn Malik has doubled down on his criticism of the Grammys after calling the Recording Academy out on Twitter earlier this week (March 9).In his first tweet on Tuesday, the former One Direction star accused the organisation of not considering artists “unless you shake hands and send gifts”.“Fuck the Grammys and everyone associated,” he wrote.As the premiere ceremony drew to a close earlier tonight (March 14), Malik spoke out against the awards group once again.

When it comes to Black music in Canada, the focus remains heavily on Toronto as home to some of the biggest artists in the world. But, with Black music history all over the country, there are a number of artists working on shifting the musical focus to Western Canada.

Jorja Smith has marked her first solo drop of 2021, with the release of her new single and video ‘Addicted’.The first song Smith has released on her own since last year’s politically charged ‘By Any Means’, ‘Addicted’ is a little more subdued than her recent tracks, putting a spotlight on her sultry voice.Alongside the song, Smith has also unveiled the video for ‘Addicted’, which she directed alongside Savanah Leaf.

Ray BLK has dropped a new track called ‘Games’ featuring Giggs – watch the song’s video below.Taken from Ray BLK’s forthcoming debut album, due in the summer via Island Records, it hears the R&B singer-songwriter highlight the complexities that romantic relationships can bring.“You do things I don’t like/ Let’s talk about you and I/ I’m way too drunk too high/ To think about the consequences/ I don’t mind just tell me what it is/ You say you’ll text me back/ Why you send mixed messages?” she

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Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Joyce Wrice dropped the video for her new single "On One" alongside Freddie Gibbs on Thursday. The track is set to appear on her upcoming debut studio album Overgrown, and its visuals find Wrice dancing and partying across L.A.

On her superlative debut album Essentials, Denmark's Erika de Casier established herself as one of dance music’s most chill denizens: she just wants to fly with you, to have a good time with you, to do her thing, to take a photo of you because, after all, you just look so damn good. Not so anymore: on “Drama”, her second single for renowned stalwart indie label 4AD, something’s upset the vibes, and it’s wreaking havoc on her life.