Ebony Riley is stepping into a new era, one that she's always felt drawn towards. Growing up in church choirs, the Detroit-born artist became a successful model under the stage name Riley Montana, yet she always dreamed of music. Re-launching her career under her real name, Riley practices vulnerability through her art. Dedicated to her late mother, her debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, is told through conversations between Riley and other women.

CASANDRA (formerly known as Cassie Marin), the Cuban American singer, songwriter, and producer born in Miami and based in Los Angeles, dropped her new EP ISLA TRANQUILITA on May 15, available now on all streaming platforms. The title translates to “little island of peace” in Spanish, and the meaning behind it goes back to her childhood. It’s named after a word her late great aunt Teresa used to say to her.

If you’ve been feeling buried under everyday stress and mental noise, Bryan Chase and BIG Naughty are giving you a way out. Released May 28, Bryan Chase’s new single “OUTSIDE” featuring BIG Naughty is a breath of fresh air. The Korean American hip-hop and R&B artist, formerly stylized as Bryan Cha$e, unpacks the weight of tangled thoughts and burnout. Rather than sitting in the negativity, the song pushes outward towards clarity and relief.

On May 23rd, in the heart of Los Angeles, alan vuong took the city by storm. Bringing together dedicated fans from all over the city to the iconic, sold out Moroccan Lounge, the entire space was packed wall to wall, transforming the Lounge into an energetic crowd.

It’s rare for an artist to pivot their sound and pull it off, but alan vuong makes it look effortless. Ahead of his upcoming EP, HEAVEN SENT ME, the independent Vietnamese-American artist released “SAUDADE,” a dreamy, nostalgia-laced ballad made for late-night driving. As his grandest sonic vision yet, the song blends ‘90s pop influences with post-punk beats that sound fresh, leaving us counting down the days until the full project arrives June 26.

If you’ve heard Ari Lennox’s gold-certified hit “Pressure,” you’ve already sung along to Jai’Len Josey’s lyrics. But while her pen has shaped chart-topping tracks for major names in the industry, she’s stepping out from behind the scenes to claim her own crown. The East Atlanta native possesses an earth-shaking voice and combines her author's eye for detail and a gift for raw and expressive storytelling in her music.

Def Jam’s rising R&B sensation, 2BYG (To Be Young And Gifted), is using their voices to make music not just to entertain but to tell real stories about love and growth. Coming out of Fort Worth, Texas, the quartet—Matt Brown, Nixx, Tourè, and KD—has built a reputation for a sound that feels both classic and current, a “foundational and fundamental” approach, as member Nixx puts it.

We all have that one folder on our phones or a dusty journal filled with a version of ourselves from years ago, back when we were still figuring it all out. For LNGSHOT, they put that archive out for the world to hear rather than keeping it hidden away. Formed by Jay Park as the first self-produced boy group under MORE VISION, the four-member group—consisting of leader OHYUL and members RYUL, WOOJIN, and LOUIS—released their special EP, Training Day.

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in Los Angeles last year, the Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival returns this August 8 with a new lineup of artists. This year’s event takes place at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Big names like XG and KATSEYE headline the one-day-only festival.

K-pop meets Western pop on Myles Lloyd’s latest single “DMC,” a reimagining of his original track “Drive Me Crazy.” The smash hit blew up in South Korea, hitting over 26 million streams, landing on the country’s Top 200 charts, and even getting a shoutout from the 7-member K-pop boy group, ENHYPEN. After witnessing the meteoric growth and overflowing love from fans, Lloyd was inspired and felt it was only fair to return these adorations.

On February 28, Berlin was filled with rhythm and blues by the artists Dhyan, Mark Natama, and Jereena Montemayor. Sonic Bloom hosted Volume 2: R&B from the Asian Diaspora, a concert event that created a rich tapestry of sound and culture.

Wednesday night at the Constellation Room in Santa Ana was nothing short of historic for Orange County-based artist alan vuong. In what marked his first-ever headline performance, vuong stepped onto the stage to a completely sold-out crowd packed with friends, family, and devoted fans who had been waiting for this moment. The energy in the room before the night even began said it all—this wasn't just a concert, it was a milestone.

Born and raised in Belgium with Moroccan heritage, Dina Ayada is now ready to share her story with the world. Known for viral hits like “Miles Away” and “Games,” she released her debut album IDENTITY on January 16, which was executive produced by Grammy-nominated artist and producer Gunna. The new album comprises 12 tracks, including the title song “don’t get me started” and pre-release single “no rush” featuring Gunna himself.

In an era where major label shows often come with hefty price tags and stadium-sized venues, Lyn Lapid is breaking the mold. February 12 marked the second annual Ube Jam, a free community-focused showcase held at Glendale’s Nocturne Theatre. Beyond performing, Lyn served as the evening’s MC, guiding the audience through a curated lineup that featured GVGO, The Faye, Awodus, Keoni Usi, and Aiden Kroll.

I usually notice the sound before anything else. The instrumental. The way the voice comes in. Whether the song feels accelerated or if it gives itself time. That’s why, when it comes to music in languages other than English, I almost always lean toward R&B rather than pop. We’re taught that meaning comes from understanding—that to connect with something, we need context, translation, and clarity. But music doesn’t always work like that.

“When we stood on stage, something that I definitely think was a true experience for me was listening to everyone’s screams and support, and their applause for me,” says Nahyun of the K-pop group AtHeart (앳하트) about her favorite ‘AtHeart Experience’ moment held at TITAN HQ in Los Angeles on November 1. As the girl group, which debuted in August, made their way around the United States for promotional activities, these live interactions became a new and meaningful part of thei

Grammy-nominated artist Masego makes his long-awaited return with “Unhinged,” a track that blends his signature mix of jazz, soul, and R&B. Marking his first release in nearly two years, the single arrives with a cinematic visualizer that captures the vulnerability and liberation that follow heartbreak. With nearly two billion global streams, Masego has built a reputation for crafting genre-defying music rooted in emotion and groove.

Fresh off his first-ever GRAMMY nomination, DESTIN CONRAD stopped by Santa Ana to keep the celebration going, performing for a packed crowd on his Love on Digital tour. The night was filled with smooth R&B, soulful vocals, and the kind of energy that reminded fans exactly why Destin continues to be one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.

For the first time ever, Lyn Lapid brought Ube Jam to Handmade Records in West Hollywood to celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM). Alongside Lyn Lapid, performances featured other Filipino artists including Keoni Usi, Rin, and RC AVENUE who performed a series of their original music and covers live. Lyn Lapid is a 23-year-old Filipina American singer-songwriter who grew up involved with music her whole life and started writing her own songs when she was in high sch

Rhea Raj serves hot girl realness this season with her recently released EP COMMOTION. Adding to her already impressive musical catalogue, the Indian-American singer, writer, and producer flaunts the dark pop, femme fatale concept. Writing, composing, and producing every song on COMMOTION, Rhea expresses her strong artistic vision as she continues to spearhead a name for herself in the industry.