#experimental rnb

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Sevdaliza, the intensely magnetic Dutch-Iranian artist who released her debut album ISON to much critical acclaim back in spring, has been teasing us about an unreleased track ever since. Now, we finally get to partake in HEAR MY PAIN HEAL, as well as its dark and eerie music video. As always, Sevdaliza’s dusky electronic R&B and crepuscular trip hop is shiver inducing good. Its tremors and trills, swells and fluxes take us into a James Blake-esque dub heavy intoxication. Sevdaliza’s magnificent voice cuts through this thick unsettling atmosphere to lead us through a ghostly wasteland haunted by the sorrowful past, yet strangely and poetically so romantic. You can stream Sevdaliza’s album ISON on Spotify, here.

[pettybourgeoiz]

✰Bourgeoiz Music Discovery✰

[pettybourgeoiz]

✰Bourgeoiz Music Discovery✰

[pettybourgeoiz]

✰Bourgeoiz Music Discovery✰

[iheartmoosiq]

Kelela has become a force to be reckoned with in the alt R&B and electronic scene. Deservedly so, too, particularly after the release of her phenomenal debut album Take Me Apart almost exactly a month ago. It’s only proper that we pay tribute by watching the exquisitely surreal and stylishly artistic music video for album single Blue Light, an edgy experimental track that captivates to no end. The Washington, D.C. native, a brilliant singer songwriter, entrances with icy captivating electronica and her breathy vocal calisthenics on the bristling, seething beauty. Kelela’s debut album is available via Spotify, Apple Music, or on vinyl, here.

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Los Angeles by way of Cleveland singer songwriter and producer Zalma Bour weaves a deeply entrancing spell on us as she serenades us with new single Cleanslate. The song’s sinuous winding, ominous whirling opening bars entice us into a dark sensuous world, where we’re met by this striking talent’s lithe willowy R&B soul vocals, which are nothing short of exquisite. Cleanslate, which Zalma Bour co-produced with Sinagawd, is a must for any fan of FKA Twigs and Kill J. Through its ghostly soundscape cuts a sharp sophistication and sultry confidence that also evokes Kelela and BANKS. For more Zalma Bour, head to her Soundcloud, here.

[iheartmoosiq]

We’re no strangers to High In The Woods. In fact, we fell for it HARD, nearly a year ago when mysterious musician johan dropped the dark slinking alt pop and experimental R&B pop song. High In The Woods, which involves Rhye’s Robin Hannibal on production, is a sexy smoldering, mischievously tip toeing spectacular that reminds me of Glass Animals and Miike Snow, but heavily steeped in future vibes. Well, ladies and gentlemen, a new version of High In The Woods has surfaced, and this time around, johan has hooked up with hip hop star Vic Mensa for a deeper rumbling, darker bristling take on the fine tune. Vic Mensa’s verse fits in seamlessly with the sinuous twisting, sly swerving aesthetic of High In The Woods. johan states: “In ‘High in the Woods’ I tried to capture a feeling of suburban mischief and adventure that I feel really nostalgic for, and still try to find in my life to this day. I'm super excited about Vic's verse--he's coming at the story from a very different place but still really connected with the overall message of it.” johan promises new music to come in the near future.