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Bruno Mars x Anderson .Paak x Silk Sonic - Skate
Bruno Mars x Anderson .Paak x Silk Sonic
Skate
Sounds like: Funkadelic, Parliament, George Clinton
Oooh, but the retro Motown groove and vintage texture of Silk Sonic’s latest is so smooth you could slice it with a butter knife. How could it not be,...
Danny Dwyer - What You Want
Danny Dwyer
What You Want
Sounds like: Mac Ayres, Blasko, Billy Davis, Tom Misch
Danny Dwyer's got the lockdown on chill R&B vibes for your eclipse Monday.  The word in the stars is, a new door is opening. Everything that was ...
Nydge - Won't You Call Me (Ft. Kim Vi)
Nydge
Won't You Call Me (Ft. Kim Vi)
Sounds like: Beat Connection, Louis Futon, Mayer Hawthorne
I've got your new favorite summer track. It's blissful as beach pop, but with a touch of Motown soul -- Motown as in the genre, as well as the place. ...
fausuto - Suicide Doors
fausuto
Suicide Doors
Sounds like: Kanye West, Gloam, Platinum Hook
Austin producer fausuto tagged this track #Stupidly on SoundCloud, and I have stupidly, or perhaps smartly, played it on repeat for like 25 minutes. ...
Black Dylan - Hey Stranger
Black Dylan
Hey Stranger
Sounds like: Otis Redding, Ray Charles
You're probably thinking "He's only done this review because his name is Dylan." But it's not just because their moniker has my name in it. To be hon...
The Bamboos - Step It Up
The Bamboos
Step It Up
Sounds like: Mayer Hawthorne, Raphael Saadiq, Tuxedo
I'd be willing to bet your best night out at the club had a touch of soul music in it. There's rarely a style that can touch the good-time vibes of Mo...
Quinn XCII - Stung
Quinn XCII
Stung
Sounds like: Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mos Def, Sam Cooke
If you’ve been surrounded by the rich musical history that flowed through Detroit the way Quinn XCII has, then you’ll understand where the sounds and ...
Fion - Cape Verde
Fion
Cape Verde
Sounds like: Brame & Hamo, James Welsh, Justin Jay
Fion comes out swinging with "Cape Verde" off his latest EP, Fires. It's one of those tracks that you'll never want to end. Colored with Motown-esque...
Crown and the M.O.B. - Love My People
Crown and the M.O.B.
Love My People
Sounds like: Jay-Z, Fitz and the Trantrums
It’s not often that I watch TV, and even less often that I drink hard liquor, but a few weeks ago I was mindlessly clicking through commercials when I...
Leon Bridges - Lisa Sawyer
Leon Bridges
Lisa Sawyer
Sounds like: Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Lee Fields, Al Green,
It's hard not to think of Leon Bridges as an old soul: he dresses like a stylish 1950's sartorial man on stage; all his photos on Instagram are taken ...
Slow Club - Suffering You, Suffering Me
Slow Club
Suffering You, Suffering Me
Sounds like: The Preatures, Summer Camp, The Pipettes
So, this is something completely different from Sheffield's boy-girl duo Slow Club, and I like it! "Suffering You, Suffering Me" is the newest single ...
William Bolton - Let's Stay Together
William Bolton
Let's Stay Together
Sounds like: Mayer Hawthorne, Aer, Ryan Leslie
William Bolton, who we have grown accustomed to calling Times New Roman, wants to be referred to by his real name going forward. After speaking to the...
Hills Like Elephants - Ninjavitus
Hills Like Elephants
Ninjavitus
Sounds like: David Bowie, Friendly Fires, Tame Impala
I hadn't even pressed play on the song yet and one thing was wildly clear: this band deserves a gold star for vocabulary. Hills Like Elephants? What a...
Robby Hunter Band - Hard On Me
Robby Hunter Band
Hard On Me
Sounds like: Chromeo, Mayer Hawthorne, Breakbot
I was a little surprised to see Miami's Robby Hunter Band releasing new material on a Friday, considering I rarely come across anything new during the...
Meg Mac - Known Better
Meg Mac
Known Better
Sounds like: Regina Spektor, Amy Winehouse, Kimbra, Laura Marling
While there have been exceptions, I haven't associated too well with female vocalists historically. I'm not the only one, though -- check out Triple J...
Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me
Har Mar Superstar
Lady, You Shot Me
Sounds like: Alabama Shakes, Jamie Lidell, The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach
Singer/songwriter Sean Tillman (aka Har Mar Superstar) is equipped with swagger and soul on his new single titled "Lady, You Shot Me." Referencing Sam...
Passalacqua - Been A Minute
Passalacqua
Been A Minute
Another band from the outskirts of Detroit City, the dimorphic duo Passalacqua is known for their alternative styling and their cathartic, theatrical ...
Frank Booker - B1 C.R.(EDIT)
Frank Booker
B1 C.R.(EDIT)
Sounds like: French Express, Chris Malinchak, Mario Basanov, Pillow Talk
Here's a little Motown soul with an updated nu disco/house swing -- a great way to jump-start the morning, electro-shock the afternoon, or liven up th...
Jackson 5 - I Want You Back (Z-Trip Remix)
Jackson 5
I Want You Back (Z-Trip Remix)
Sounds like: Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Rob Swift
World-renowned super DJ Z-Trip dropped this choon a while back, and seeing as how I like to kick it old school every now and again, what's better than...
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder
Superstition
Sounds like: Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, The Isley Brothers