“Waterfall” supplies us with a notable example of that talent. Her new single from a forthcoming EP release bursts from the speakers with engaging physicality. Grammy-winning producer Marc Swersky intuitively grasps how to frame Jules’ strengths for maximum effect. He pushes her personable vocals to the forefront without ever upsetting the overall presentation and buttresses
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New England-based band Rock Hearts may hail from an improbable region of the United States for bluegrass music. However, the distinct Southern heritage of the genre doesn’t impede aspiring musicians from absorbing its lessons and performing music in that vein consistently. Innumerable musical movements throughout history prove this. If you have any regional biases, check
James Robert Webb’s “Lost in Vega$” is one of country music’s best singles in 2024. It’s the latest first taste from the native Oklahoman’s upcoming full-length album Weekend Outlaw and deeply impacts listeners. I love how Webb revamps the anthemic country AOR sound for modern audiences. He rides the forceful drumming production without succumbing to
Alright, let’s talk about ViennaCC – the Austrian music renegade, one-man band, and all-around sonic wizard who’s out here delivering vibes like it’s his full-time job. His latest track? “Weekend Mood.” Picture this: it’s a Friday night, you’ve just punched out, and all that stands between you and 48 hours of pure, unfiltered freedom is
Alice the G00n is that odd, hybrid kind of entertainer who is an effective mix between a Museum of Modern Art exhibit, and someone with mainstream, commercial prospects on the horizon. You never get the sense anything she does isn’t coming from a place of absolute authenticity, but it isn’t overly sentimental either. In fact,
There is a certain inevitability to summer, the way it arrives each year with promises of warmth, light, and the easy allure of love. We all know the kind: fleeting, drenched in sunlight, and carrying with it the weight of unfulfilled possibilities. This is the landscape The High Plains Drifters traverse in their latest single,
Nick Chandler and Delivered’s new release, a single entitled “Old Devil’s Dream”, is the band’s first foray since unleashing their 2022 full-length Silver Bird on an unsuspecting bluegrass community. Chandler’s prodigious mandolin playing, guitarist Spencer Atkinson, bassist Gary Trivette, and banjo player Jake Burrows share that rare telepathic bond that seemingly great musical units, regardless of
Know the name Phil Coyne? Maybe his musical act, The Wayward Aces? No? Well, soon you will. Akin to Allison Krauss and Union Station, Mr. Coyne and his band are epitomizing Aussie Blues, taking everything back to basics from both a music standpoint and a business marketing standpoint. Coyne clearly isn’t interested in the pomp
Heavy is the head that wears the crown. For all intents and purposes, Top Dawg Entertainment has sneakily slid its way into a primed position in R&B music. Between SZA’s dominance on the charts and SiR’s inarguable impact, the label has the top-seed draft picks on the women and men side. With a healthy handful
The Queen is back. Mary J. Blige has returned with her new single, “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous, via her label Beautiful Life Music and 300 Entertainment. Producer S. Dot turns Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ 1956 classic “I Put a Spell on You” into hip-hop soul. The sample flip for Blige’s gushing new track complements both her and her
Coco Jones has another potential hit on her hands. The Grammy-winning singer has released her new single “Sweep It Up,” which she co-wrote with Leon Thomas and Bizzy Crook. “Sweep It Up” is another satisfying tune that effortlessly changes pace and tempo to keep listeners engaged before Jones’ impending debut album. On the tantalizing track,
Jordin Sparks has returned with her new single “Remember.” On the track, which samples Michael Jackson‘s “Remember The Time,” Sparks reminisces about the good times in a relationship, feeling their connection has been weakening. “Do you remember / How you used to know what I’m thinking / Late night drives in the backseat / Got
Bilal is back. The elusive singer and songwriter has released his new single, “Sunshine.” On a jittery backdrop, Bilal’s raspy and animated vocals create a hazily radiant cut, allowing us to appreciate the golden beams before the warm season winds down. “Sunshine” is the first single from Bilal’s new album, Adjust Brightness, which releases Sept.
R&B sibling group WanMor has released their new single, “The One,” via Mary J. Blige’s Beautiful Life Productions/300 Entertainment. On the boastful track, produced by Hitmaka, Tariq Beats and Paul Cabbin, the four members express the exhilaration of praising a young lady who stands out from the rest. While WanMor understands that the special someone who
Leela James has joined forces with fellow R&B sanger Kenyon Dixon for a remix of her latest single, “Whatcha Done Now.” On the tender ballad, produced by Rex Rideout, James and Dixon exchange verses about an unexpected love that feels so magical. “You know the right things to do / And all the right things
Eric Benét has announced his new EP, Duets, will release Aug. 23 via his label JBR Creative Group. The five-track set is preceded by “Something We Can Make Love To” with Tamar Braxton. The bedroom jam was produced by Laney Stewart. In an interview with Rated R&B, Benét shared how Laney’s brother, producer Tricky Stewart,
Ravyn Lenae is back with her sophomore album, Bird’s Eye. The 11-track project was executive produced by Dahi, also known as DJ Dahi, who has collaborated with artists such as SZA, Dixson, Maeta, Brent Faiyaz, and Kali Uchis. “One of the most beautiful things about making Bird’s Eye was the amount of reflection that was
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer TAVE has released his debut single, “No More Maybes,” featuring acclaimed German singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly and Los Angeles soul singer India Shawn. Although TAVE has worked with R&B notables such as Little Mix, 6LACK, SiR, Kelly Rowland, The-Dream, EXO, Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, and Bibi Bourelly (Rihanna, and Beyoncé), he is
The Woods Hole Massachusetts Film Festival on the Cape and Islands recently wrapped up its 33rd edition, which ran from Saturday, July 27 through Saturday, August 3. The festival is followed by online screenings from August 4-11. With nearly 1000 submissions that were narrowed down to a program of 47 feature-length and 73 short dramas,
RocNation artist and Sony Music Publishing songwriter and producer DIXSON recently commemorated his birthday in speakeasy style at The Spare Room inside the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Renowned for his Grammy Award-Winning, Golden Globe, and Oscar-nominated work with superstars like Beyoncé (Cowboy Carter) and Kehlani, (Crash) DIXSON’s star-studded affair attracted many of the entertainment industry’s
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