Category: rnb
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rachel’s may faves
Oh, sweet May. Where do I begin? There is no better feeling than opening Spotify and hearing fresh tracks back to back that you actually enjoy. Honestly, I barely indulged in music the first few months of 2024, but this month summoned magical artistry and lyrical masterminds that made music feel like music again. From…
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begin again – a girl called maya, kimbv svuce
a girl called maya has released her first song as a collaboration Maya and Kimbv Svuce have collaborated to produce a chill, laid-back song that features soulful and buzzing vocals. The music is characterized by a soothing melody perfect for unwinding after a long day. Maya’s emotive and expressive singing style blends seamlessly with Kimbv…
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sasha’s February favorites
This hour-long playlist explores the intricacies of all forms of love – the quiet parts, the silent moments, and the depths of passion.
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lyn lapid tour in nashville
I stumbled upon Lyn’s music on the popular social media app, TikTok, just like countless others. However, what sets Lyn apart from the rest is her exceptional growth over the years. She has successfully established herself as a prominent figure in the indie pop scene and has managed to create a plethora of songs that…
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O.O.O Band Interview
It is pitch black outside my bedroom window. I open my laptop as the silence of 1:30 AM creeps up on me. On my screen, from the other side of the world, I am greeted by the band O.O.O (오오오) sitting in a sunlit studio room in Seoul, where the city is awake and bustling.…
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Hometown Music Series — Northern California
Northern California, especially the Bay Area, is home to an incredibly diverse and vibrant music scene. A number of notable artists including Green Day, E-40, and Steve Miller Band all have roots in the Bay Area. From house shows to stadium concerts, to live music in the park across every genre imaginable, the Bay and…
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2024 Music Bingo Card
While everyone has been reminiscing about concerts past and favorite drops of 2023, I am fully past that point and onto complete delusions about what is to come in 2024. I’ve created an entire bingo card dedicated to my wishful thinking (see attached), but I’ll hit the highlights for you here. New NIKI album Since…
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fifteen songs for finals season
With finals season quickly approaching, maintaining focus while studying and listening to music can be challenging. Here are my recommendations for fifteen songs for this finals season from indie pop to R&B and beyond.
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I Adore You, yebba’s Waterfall
One of my favorite pastimes is watching videos of people tap glitter-filled brushes from a few feet above the camera. The sparkles float down in slow motion, and it looks like you’re entering a portal to another universe. That’s what Yebba’s “Waterfall (I Adore You)” feels like to me. Backed by light percussion, the song…
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September Favorites
September is over? It feels like it just started. Yet here I am, cataloging my most listened-to tracks for the month. Some of these are new, and some are a few years old. Still, they captured my heart and stayed in my brain nearly every day this month. “Dummy” – Zack Fox The comedian (slash…
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LOONY’s “A Good Night” is the human experience
Loving music is a part of the human experience, something that Kira Huszar as LOONY brings into her music. In her new EP, A Good Night, you can expect to rediscover why you fell in love with music in the first place. If you were a fan of “Somebody That I Used to Know” by…
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claire ernst is like stopping to smell the flowers
Have you ever heard someone sing and wanted to wrap yourself up in their voice? That’s how it feels to listen to Claire Ernst. I was immediately pulled into her discography when “Flowers” appeared on my Discover Weekly last week. A smooth, R&B type track, I couldn’t have asked for anything more up my alley.…
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남동현 Nam Dong Hyun interview + concert Review
Electric. That is the feeling Nam Dong Hyun gives when he appears on the stage for his opening song. His energy charges the room and the audience with all kinds of emotions. Like a rockstar, he plays the drums alongside his drummer to open the show-showcasing his many talents and love for the composition side…
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June faves
June is such a lovely month–sweet summer beginnings with the sun setting later and later, the summer solstice, and endless beach days. To me, June always feels like a month to pause after the busyness of school and work, taking time to pursue new hobbies and spending as much time as possible outside. This month’s…
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AAPI Artists Spotlight
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, or AAPIH month, is an annual observance held in the United States that recognizes the prolific and diverse cultural heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Recognized during the month of May, AAPIH month provides the opportunity to honor the unique traditions, customs, and histories of these communities,…
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