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Air Volta
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Pressed onto a distressed purple vinyl, Air Volta is an infectious album born from (and in spite of) the French colonialism that took place in what is now Burkina Faso. From the …
Jamila Woods: Boundaries
New from Chicago-based singer, songwriter and poet Jamila Woods, “Boundaries” is the artist’s first solo track since 2020’s “Sula (Paperback)” and it’s smooth, soulful and mellow yet still spirited. The song is …
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Contemporary R&B, '80s-inspired synth-pop, modern jazz and more new music
Q: Stereo Driver
Singer, songwriter and producer Q (aka Q Steven Marsden) returns with “Stereo Driver,” his first single since his debut breakout album, The Shave Experiment. Opening with compressed drums, synths and Q’s smooth vocals …
Madison McFerrin: Stay Away (From Me)
New from singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin, “Stay Away (From Me)” is the Brooklyn-based artist’s first release in a couple years. Minimal but layered, the dynamic and danceable track leaves space for McFerrin’s voice …
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A banger with rave energy, genre-blurring funk, an orchestral rumination and more new music
Phony Ppl: Nowhere But Up
Out today, Phony Ppl’s new track “Nowhere But Up” further solidifies the Brooklyn-based band’s flair for blending genres—from jazz to hip-hop, pop and beyond. This new song incorporates retro funk and R&B, …
Flo: Not My Job
UK girl group Flo returns with “Not My Job,” a bonus track from their latest EP, The Lead, that sees the trio continuing to blend old-school R&B with modern sensibilities. The track surges …
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From ambient sounds to a psych-rock banger, our favorite new music this week