New Music Spotlight: R&B Edition XXII
Welcome back to The Daily Note’s weekly “New Music Spotlight”— where we talk about music your ears should be on, by artists to keep your eyes on. Let's get into this week's top three new picks.
First Pick: “Fine as U” by Eli Derby is refreshingly upbeat with the right amount of bounce. This song feels like the soundtrack to a summertime romance waiting to unfold. The rising singer delivers a performance that’s melodically driven with a cadence that provides a smooth listening experience.
Second Pick: “DON’T BE A RUNNER” by Elliott Skinner is a track that feels personal and intimate. The instrumentation throughout the record is cinematic & soul-stirring. The message of this song leans into compassion as Skinner delivers the lyrics “Struggle don’t last always / But it’s got me spinning ‘round in circles.” This track previews what’s to come as the singer-songwriter is set to release his upcoming EP, “How Far We’ve Come” on September 18.
Third Pick: “By The Time I Wake Up” by Lusanda is a dreamy arrangement. This track has lush production that delightfully fuses R&B and Jazz. The emerging Johannesburg-raised singer offers a progressive performance that showcases her warm vocals and intrinsic musicality.