Appleby and similar artists

Appleby - Lady Sunshine (Prod. by Elias Abid)

Sounds like: Raury, Jordan Mackampa

I was checking out a song on SoundCloud when, lo-and-behold, SoundCloud's "up next" algorithm actually managed to hit on a good song that I hadn't hea...

Saux

For I Know

Sounds like: Shy Luv, Chromeo

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"For I Know" took a while to grow on me -- it had a certain sense of maturity that I wasn't wanting yet. In this moment, I'm feeling sobered and rea...

EarlGréy

Venus (Ft. See Francis)

Sounds like: Frank Ocean, Appleby, Alista Marq, Pearl, Sonder

hip-hop male vocalist beats frank ocean Producer

I've posted about EarlGréy once before on the site with his gorgeous "Overdue," and I have to say, the follow up single definitely doesn't disappoint....

Noah Slee

Rampant Wild Free

Sounds like: Ama Lou, Pham, Appleby

R&B future bass indie soul electro soul future R&B

Seeing as how we just named Noah Slee one of our "Artists to Watch in 2017," seems fitting to follow up with his latest track "Rampant Wild Free." Co...

EarlGréy

Overdue

Sounds like: Frank Ocean, Appleby, Alista Marq

R&B male vocalist neo-soul soulful jazzy beats

NYC native EarlGréy has just released his latest single "Overdue", which caught -- and held -- my attention due to its distinct Frank Ocean-esque vibe...

LIONAIRE

Down (Ft. Kelvyn Colt & Alista Marq)

Sounds like: Appleby, Childish Gambino, Kelvyn Colt, Alista Marq

hip-hop rap R&B male vocalist beats

This is my first introduction to Switzerland-based artist Lionaire, but not London based artists/rappers Alista Marq and Kelvyn Colt. Here they have ...

Louie Knuxx

Dear God, That Don't Exist

Sounds like: Fortunes, Appleby, Spooky Black

hip-hop rap male rapper beats Australia

I was first introduced to the New Zealand born rapper Louie Knuxx' when he teamed up with countrymen Fortunes on their track "Communion," which I post...

WZRDKID

Cold Clocks (Ft. Oliver Tank)

Sounds like: La Mar, Appleby, Chance The Rapper, Vinc Mensa

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I have been waiting for WZRDKID to release new music for two years now. Lucky for me, the wait is over and the ensuing music is as amazing as I expect...

KELVYN COLT

Traded For You (Prod. Jumpa)

Sounds like: Appleby, Drake, Future, Vic Mensa

rap trap drake future Vic Mensa

I don't know what's happening in good ol' Deutschland at the moment but there is some damn excellent hip-hop / rap coming out of this country. German...

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How Many (Ft. Ayelle) (Prod. Rami Beatz)

Sounds like: The Weeknd, Childish Gambino, Vic Mensa, Spooky Black

female vocalist male vocalist electronic R&B trap the weeknd

I have been a fan of Appleby for a while now, after hearing the absolute banger that was "Bitter Boy." The faceless artist proves he is on a roll wit...

Appleby

Random Love (ft. Iris Temple)

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Alista Marq

Forest

Sounds like: Barney Artist, Iamnobodi, Appleby

hip-hop rap male rapper electronic hip-hop singer-songwriter

Shoreditch-based rapper Alista Marq recently caught my attention with his debut single “Forest,” which he released a few months ago now. The 22-year...

UV boi

If She, If He (Ft. EASTGHOST)

Sounds like: Drake, Majid Jordan, Spooky Black, Appleby

Electronic male vocalist Experimental electronic electronic R&B Australia

UV boi فوق بنفسجي exploded onto the Australian scene two years ago with his blatantly 'internet' sounding music. The Brisbane-based producers' cheeky ...

Appleby

Castles

Sounds like: Mura Masa, Sampha, Feki

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Appleby's "Castles" caught my attention pretty much instantly. This is a damned good song. It blends downtempo hip-hop with the latest in electronic ...

Appleby

Glossy Ride

Sounds like: Drake, Kid Cudi, The Weeknd, Spooky Black

R&B male vocalist electronic R&B the weeknd drake

I have been following Appleby since I wrote about his track "Bitter Boy" a few months ago, and after slowly building up a picture of the faceless musi...

Appleby

Bitter Boy (Ft. Anthony White)

Sounds like: The Weeknd, The Internet, Childish Gambino, Vic Mensa

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I went off hip-hop for a few years, when everyone seemed to be doing the same thing. But lately it has captured my heart again, thanks to the internet...

Litany

Woman (Ft. Appleby)

Sounds like: Misun, Hugh, Oh Wonder

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Litany's "Woman" might take a little while to settle in, though I have a feeling that on first listen you'll probably find yourself curiously hooked. ...