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Ravyn Lenae's 'Reputation' is an acoustic ballad that delves into the complexities of a crumbling relationship, featuring a guest verse from Dominic Fike.

Um, so yeah, I think I would rather for the sake of my privacy not say too much. But what I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I'm not the finished article, but I'm doing a hell of a lot better.

Jesca Hoop has announced a tour in support of her upcoming album Long Wave Home. Dates are with Faun Fables and include NYC's Le Poisson Rouge on June 29.

Chaka Khan criticized modern female popstars for 'doing any and every damn thing on stage' while trying to sing, suggesting they are compensating for vocal weaknesses.

"It's slow music, the lyrics transmit good feeling and it's moody," said frontman Gustavo Raya Garcia following the album's release on March 26.

Rough Trade and Rockefeller Center are once again celebrating Record Store Day with a free mini-festival, happening on Saturday, April 18 at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

R&B in the 21st century has been in a constant state of flux, tugged between safe traditionalism and blurry attempts at progression. For the last decade-plus that "progression" has seen R&B music become more indebted to trap records and the moody atmospherics of alternative bands like Radiohead, Coldplay, or My Bloody Valentine.

After playing an invite-only show at the venue last week, Mitski officially began her six-show residency at The Shed on Monday night (3/2). She played a lot of her fantastic new album Nothing's About to Happen to Me and a bunch of older songs, including one from her 2012 debut Lush, "Pearl Diver."

The clip begins with the Aussie icon and staunch LGBTQ+ ally being driven through the Italian countryside in a motorcycle sidecar, her hair flowing in the wind, with the driver decked out in black leathers. She is dropped off outside the Masseria and the motorcyclist removes their helmet to reveal themselves as Marlowe. "Ta-ra, love!" Marlowe tells Minogue. "Ciao, Bella," Minogue replies, with a wave of her hand.

quicksand is about staying rooted in yourself and not trying to fit into something that isn't yours. This powerful message reflects Simone's artistic philosophy of authenticity and self-identity, central to her songwriting approach and musical identity as an emerging artist navigating the international music landscape.

Natanya tears genres open and rebuilds them in her own image. Her drums swing loose and jazzy over heavy 808s; synths drift dreamily before snapping into gritty guitar riffs. Writing, producing and arranging all her own work, she weaves together neosoul silk, R&B groove, indie edge, and flashes of grunge, all carried by a buttery falsetto that nods to Aaliyah, Amy Winehouse, Janet Jackson and early Destiny's Child.

Summer Walker is taking her Over It trilogy on a 19-date arena tour. The Still Finally Over It trek kicks off in Toronto this May before crossing the States and then heading to England in August. British-Nigerian singer Odeal and rapper Monaleo will open on select dates. You can check out the full list of stops below. Walker's 2025 album Finally Over It capped off an acclaimed three-part series for the R&B star that began with 2019's Over It and its 2021 sequel Still Over It.

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