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17 May: “Atavista” – Childish Gambino: Sticking To What He Knows… But We’re Not Mad About It

Childish Gambino surprises us with Atavista, a polished re-release of his 2020 album 3.15.20. Gambino originally released the unfinished record during the Covid-19 pandemic as a rushed love letter to his apocalypse anxiety and to his fans. Needing a master and a mix, Gambino resurfaced the entire album and dropped it alongside a list of tour dates. Atavista is an intimate album that somehow maintains oodles of mystique and disconnectivity. The words to the songs are new, but the album’s sound isn’t anything that we haven’t heard from Gambino before.

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29 Apr: ‘Mr. Liar’ by Tende Kasha – Catchy Reggae With Origins in Angola, Portugal, and Australia

There’s something about candid, straightforward honesty in lyrics that can cut deeper than overly abstract metaphors and symoblism and “what did they mean by that?” ‘Mr. Liar’ is a track that isn’t trying to dress anything up. The listener knows exactly what the singer is going through – it hits.

The most interesting part about this track, though, is the artist behind it. Check out Tende Kasha’s biography:

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16 Apr: ‘lost connection’ by Arya River Promises Big Things to Come

Arya River is a budding singer-songwriter from Ocala, Florida. She cites influences from R&B, Soul, and Pop idols like Snoh Aalegra, Alex Isley, and Olivia Dean. Her music offers a blend of warmth, simplicity, and poignant songwriting, addressing impactful topics. With a focus on connecting with young adults navigating the complexities of personal growth, she’s doing something familiar, but she’s doing it in a way that feels fresh. We recommend keeping an eye on her as she finds her footing.