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RnB Dream Pop

Jaisy Blurred the Boundaries Between Reverie and Reality in ‘can’t get enough of you’

 The boundaries of romanticism and obsession blur in Jaisy’s ethereally dreamy, reverie-slicked release, can’t get enough of you, which exhibits her as the ultimate alchemist of contemporary alt-RnB. It’s hard to know where the kaleidoscope of hazily hued instrumental tones ends and where the lush natural reverb which spills from her harmonies starts.

To describe can’t get enough of you as hypnotic is an understatement at best; rather than being a release you consume, the single consumes you so that by the time the rock riff-licked crescendo hits, you’ll be beyond susceptible to the semi-lucid spell Jaisy cast.

The Toronto-based artist, producer, and dancer has been steadily building her name in the alt-pop and RnB scene, refining her craft at Seneca College’s Independent Music Production programme. With over 15 shows under her belt—including a headlining gig that attracted over 100 fans—Jaisy’s music is as much about emotional depth as it is sonic ingenuity. Each track she creates dares to test new extents of vulnerability, speaking to the overwhelming emotions that come with progressing into adulthood, balancing the desire to be taken seriously with the lingering nostalgia of youth.

We’ve heard countless new entries into the RnB arena already this year, but as far as making an everlasting mark goes, few have done it better than Jaisy. With can’t get enough of you paving the way for her upcoming EP, To: You, she is set to speak to even more listeners through her intoxicating sound.

can’t get enough of you is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Daniel.Xavier’s seraphic soul illuminates in his seminal single, BeGood

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Daniel.Xavier’s dreamy soundscape, BeGood is decadent in its rich organic textures; after an intro which allows ambient dreamy melodies to blossom to the sound of birdsong, Daniel.Xavier’s ethereal harmonies intertwine with the endlessly ascending aesthetics.

As warm as a fever dream, as tender as a whispered confession, BeGood is far from your average RnB release. As a conduit of seraphic soul, Daniel.Xavier knows exactly how to set the tone and entrench his sound in resolving reverie. By bringing his listeners to a state of bliss, Daniel.Xavier became a purveyor of accessible nirvana, providing a gateway to meditative transcendence.

A native of Waterloo, Iowa, Daniel.Xavier found his sonic calling by merging influences spanning R&B, trap, indie, and neo-soul, crafting an eclectic yet soulful repertoire defined by meaningful lyrical depth. Since launching his first project in 2018, he has never lost momentum. Inspired by visionaries including Moses Sumney, Pharrell, and Andre 3000, his approach remains both daring and refined, constantly evolving with each step into the studio.

BeGood marks a watershed moment, illuminating the strides he has taken to develop his own sound and aesthetic. Fans of neo-soul hungry for a steady dose of sonic warmth and mesmerising grace would be wise to keep their gaze on Daniel.Xavier’s horizon, where his tranquillity promises to shine ever brighter.

BeGood is available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Meet Sage Ryn in the eye of a soul storm with her debut single, Sunday

With her debut single ‘Sunday,’ Memphis-born, Orlando-based Sage Ryn stepped into the R&B spotlight and outshone it as a conduit of vocal serenity. Sunday wraps the listener in a cocoon of dreamy atmospherics, where the magnetically hypnotic textures of the track build around Ryn’s silky-smooth vocal lines, crafting a lush sanctuary of sound.

The auditory embrace is a definitive statement of class wrapped in seraphically stylised soul. Sage Ryn’s sonic signature is a siren call to the weary, a sophisticated emblem cutting through the static of an oversaturated genre. As she scribes the start of what promises to be an enduring legacy, Sunday positions her not only as a standout artist but as a sculptor of new paradigms in R&B.

The track has already attracted a formidable audience, organically racking up 120,000 streams and earning accolades from industry titans like Timbaland, Bow Wow, and Ne-Yo. As Sage Ryn gears up for her next release, ‘PalmTree‘, due late November, the industry watches with bated breath. If ‘Sunday’ is the dawn of her career, the full daylight promises to elevate her status to new heights.

Sunday is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Trevon Lorenz – 7 Cities: A New Vanguard in RnB

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Trevon Lorenz’s latest single, 7 Cities, revolutionises the RnB and hip-hop intersection with its sophisticated synthesis of soulful melodies and sharp hip-hop beats.

As the track unfolds, Lorenz lays down a dreamy, reverb-heavy soundscape that swells with lush, airy harmonies, showcasing his capability to blend genres with authority. It’s more than a stellar track, it’s a sign we’re arriving at a new epoch of genre fusion where the intensity of hip-hop can live harmoniously with the smooth soul of modern RnB.

7 Cities defies expectations within its brief runtime, especially with a middle eight that introduces an innovative twist, demonstrating Lorenz’s creative acumen. The track concludes with a flair of semi-lucid innovation, reminiscent of a distorted tape winding down, leaving listeners in a reflective trance.

Inspired by a diverse range of icons, from the fashion genius of Virgil Abloh and Yohji Yamamoto to musical pioneers like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, Lorenz’s music is a testament to his dedication to pushing sonic boundaries.

7 Cities will hit the airwaves on September 27; pre-save the single on Spotify & Apple Music via this link.

Follow Trevon Lorenz on Instagram to stay up to date with future releases.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Ozzie Aguilera channelled their natural sultry beguile into the dream pop fantasy of a resilience-advocating single, You Can’t Give Up

The autonomy advocator Ozzie Aguilera is a sonic vision in their latest jazzy RnB dream-pop single, You Can’t Give Up. The single testifies to the strength that everyone who goes against the heteronormative mould has to muster to stand a chance in a world that claims to celebrate individuality before beating down anyone that shines a little brighter than the rest.

The powerfully demure single extends the ‘haters gonna hate’ conversation to serve as a reminder that there will always be times when you feel like giving in, but relenting to that entropy will never be your only option.

The Mexican American singer-songwriter, makeup artist and entrepreneur may claim to strive for emotional expression over perfection; in my view, they’re a faultless pioneer who always leaves us arrested by their ethereal grace and natural sultry beguile.

You Can’t Give Up was officially released on December 9th. Hear it on Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Annie Christina broke the RnB mould with her trippy dream hop exploration of soul in ‘Take Me Far Away’.

Beautiful Words Came To Form Havoc by Annie Christina

On November 8th, Montreal’s most luminary RnB soulstress, Annie Christina, launched her debut album, Beautiful Words Came to Form Havoc, on Bandcamp ahead of the official December 2021 release.

The lead track, Take Me Far Away, is a quiescently meditative soundscape that resonates like the calm after a storm. The Canadian singer-songwriter, producer and DJ has taken a structurally experimental approach to her music since her debut but it truly shines through in the ambience of Take Me Away, which falls away from the ABABCB structure and grooves through dreamy experimental progressions which tie in nuances of dream pop, trip-hop.

Take Me Far Away is now available to stream and purchase on Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Singer-songwriter and producer duo Maq and Yoko have made their ambiently Avant debut with Kaleidoscope.

Atlanta-based alt-folk singer-songwriter, Maq has made her debut with the experimentally blissful RnB track, Kaleidoscope. Her producer, Yoko, notably shared her vision of disrupting aural norms; by taking the majority of the focus away from the smoothly layered vocals, Kaleidoscope became a soundscape that you can’t help melting into.

We hope there’s plenty more soul-infused catharsis in the pipeline from this ambiently Avant singer-songwriter & producer duo who peruse art over perfection and narratives over hooks; they’re the ultimate indie power couple.

Kaleidoscope is now available to stream on SoundCloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Ludy doesn’t need no ‘Favors’

You can take the girl out of the Midwest, it seems, but you can’t take the Midwest out of the girl; what you can do, however, is mix that with the palm trees and art deco stucco of Miami Beach, and end up with a fiercely independent, upbeat and upfront sound and bold, bright production. Marrying smooth deep cuts jazz, stylish vocal harmonies, and old-skool beats and bassline, all backing Lucy’s silky smooth, vocals and fresh, feisty lyrics.

‘Favors’ is that perfect mix of souful, poppy, R&B with a little dash of hip hop and some smoky jazz-club cool, all married to some seriously stylish, glamourous visuals. It’s a perfect cocktail – cool, smooth, and over way too soon.

Check out Ludy on YouTube and Instagram.

Review by Alex Holmes