Brandon: Weep

From Riverside, California-based singer-songwriter and producer Brandon, the new track “Weep” delivers a narrative of disconnect and vulnerability through soulful, stacked vocals. Brandon wrote the track during shelter-in-place orders and its balance of raw emotion and soothing harmonies feel timely. The single comes with an intimate music video, directed by Justin Segura, that hones in on Brandon as a compelling performer.

Yebba: Distance

Meditative and ethereal, “Distance” by singer-songwriter Yebba (aka Abbey Smith) blends folk, jazz and neo-soul. Featuring bassist Pino Palladino (The Roots) and co-produced with Mark Ronson, the delicate tune is carried by Yebba’s exquisite vocals. Heartbreaking but beautiful, the song will appear on the artist’s upcoming debut album.

Betty Wright: Clean Up Woman

Talented soul, funk and R&B singer Betty Wright (born Bessie Regina Norris) has passed away at 66 years old. Perhaps not a household name, Wright’s influence stretched further than many might realize. Releasing her first album, My First Time Around (1968), at just 14 years old, she went on to make her breakout funk hit “Clean Up Woman” three years later. That song and many …