Yola Brilliantly Expands Her Soulful Sound on ‘Stand For Myself’
Yola’s first album found an adoring audience in the Americana world. She’s expanded her repertoire on Stand For Myself as she gets ever more soulful.
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Grace Womack Creates Warm Funk Pop on “How We Met” (premiere)
Rising singer-songwriter Grace Womack impresses with her sophisticated soul-pop on “How We Met” from the upcoming EP, Yellow Cowboy Hat.
Jam & Lewis Grab the Spotlight with Their First Studio LP as Headliners
As shown with their brilliant collaboration with Mariah Carey, Jam & Lewis can still produce magic when making music with old friends.
Night Writer: An Interview with Grammy-winning Funk Rocker Van Hunt
In this exclusive interview with PopMatters, Van Hunt discusses his new collaboration with Nate Smith, the influence of Sly & the Family Stone, and a career-spanning compilation that defines independence.
PM Picks the Best New Songs: Bashar Murad, LEEPA, Izo FitzRoy + More
The PM Picks playlist features the best new songs. Today, we feature Bashar Murad, LEEPA, Izo FitzRoy, murloe, and Icons 2 Ashes.
Tim Atlas’ “Water” Floats Along in the World of a Troubled Mind
Expanding his signature sound of psychedelic R&B, the last single from Tim Atlas’ new sun-kissed EP QUOTA shimmers with melancholy.
50 Years Ago Diana Ross and Ashford & Simpson Made Beautiful Music on ‘Surrender’
Surrender is a concerted effort to remind listeners that above anything else, Diana Ross is a fabulous recording artist.
Ralph Talks ‘Gradience’ Her Strongest and Queerest Work Yet
With her new EP Gradience, Ralph—like most artists over the last year—has been forced to take inspiration from new, unforeseen places.
DASHA’s “Nervous” Is a Sultry Anthem for Summer Flings (premiere)
DASHA creates magnetic R&B from the push-and-pull of sex with “Nervous”, premiering a day early on PopMatters.
Ten Years Ago, ‘4’ Found Beyoncé Running and Challenging the World
While 4 didn’t showcase peak Beyoncé, it nonetheless hinted at how she’d shape popular culture for decades to come.
P.Y.T.’s 2001 Debut ‘Down With Me’ Shows R&B and Aaliyah’s Influence on Teen Pop
Twenty years ago, P.Y.T.’s Down With Me represented the sounds that shaped one of the most effusive moments of popular culture, teen pop.