Two best friends on tour. We went backstage and spoke to Xavier Omär and Elhae about their ‘Never Dream’ tour and uncovered the formula to creating a true love song. It is no secret that Xavier Omär is known for his evolving sound. He sonically risk takes and on 17th March at KOKO, we uncovered how incredible the risks translate on stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Blues Project (@thebluesproject.co) From the jump, the support act (Mnelia) captivated the audience. Mnelia truly set the soulful tone for the evening with an electric performance.  After her set Elh ..read more

A behind the scenes interview with Jordan Ward, one of the hottest rising names in R&B. Talking all things TEURWARD, his sold out tour and the music he loves. Jordan Ward was one of 2023 music’s biggest breakout names. Making a mark with his genre-fluid and aptly titled forward-thinking debut album, FORWARD, he soon followed up as the opener on tour with fellow St. Louis native, Smino for his Louphoria tour. Jordan Ward has been unstoppable since with a string of collaborations with Larry June, 6LACK, Destin Conrad and more. Notably, 2024 has brought a string of festival appearances and bo ..read more

Picture an R&B party that plays Victoria Monét, Brent Faiyaz, Anderson .Paak, Masego, Amaarae, Sza, Destin Conrad, Jordan Ward, Frank Ocean, Snoh Aaalegra… These spaces are too few and far between. As the UK’s home for new-age R&B / Soul we’re back with ourSENSES Block Party. The SENSES Block Party is for R&B lovers who love current / contemporary R&B with a side of nostalgia. We’re creating a space where you can party to the current R&B you love. Turning your current R&B playlist into a party, expect high-energy mixes and edits of R&B, Neo-Soul, Soulful Rap, Future ..read more

For the crate-diggers, new R&B music releases we’re loving from the underground R&B artists to have on your radar… See our playlist of the Top 100 Essential New R&B Songs There’s a lot of new music out there and it’s hard to keep up. But we know many of you are looking for easy ways to discover new music and the R&B artists to watch. Cue our New R&B from the Underground playlist. For the crate diggers who love discovering new music while it’s still underground. We’re dedicated to putting you on to the R&B / Soul talent of the future. The playlist is updated bi-weekly ..read more

The definitive list and playlist of the new R&B artists and singers set to blow big in 2024. Jordan Ward, Destin Conrad, Naomi Sharon, Shaé Universe & more. It’s that time of year again. We’re back with our list of R&B artists to watch for 2024 and you know we’re good for making these predictions quite accurately. Here are 20 R&B artists we think are set to make their mark on the music scene this year. Each with very distinctive sounds, some genre-bending, others through-and-through R&B. Check out who’s on our 2024 list and our top pick listening from them below.  Jor ..read more

Smooth R&B slow jams to get cosy to through the winter. Our MOOD: Silk playlist is the perfect slow jams playlist for cuffing season It’s freezing in the UK so we’re back with the perfect winter playlist to get cosy to. R&B slow jams are the perfect mood for the cold weather and to snuggle up to. Our MOOD: Silk playlist features 60 R&B songs that encapsulate warmth through smooth R&B rhythms. Featuring a broad spectrum of some of our favourite rising and emerging R&B voices. This one is guaranteed to give you all the feels and warmth you need to get you through the cold we ..read more

Anthems to inspire and motivate for the new year ahead New year, new playlist. Some anthems to inspire and motivate you. We wanted to create a playlist to soundtrack your new year, new you mood. Inspirational songs to motivate and reset for the new year ahead. The post MOOD: New Beginnings (Playlist) appeared first on The Blues Project ..read more

We got to know the meaning of ‘Gangsta Musical Theatre’ at Durand Bernarr’s sold out show at the Jazz Café. In an intimate interview we talk about musical influences, house parties and more… Durand Bernarr is truly in his own lane, he brings extreme musicality, drama, and an outstanding presence to the stage. ‘Wanderlust‘ left us in ore of Durand’s repertoire and so this show was much anticipated. We entered Durand’s world and we were just living in it. Walking out of the venue doors, you were left inspired and lighter in the mind because one thing Durand made sure of was that you were going t ..read more

Demystifying SAULT, the iconic yet enigmatic indie R&B / Soul collective that has taken the music world by storm and redefined contemporary musical artistry. SAULT! This indie R&B/Soul group has taken the music world by storm with their soul-stirring melodies, socially conscious lyrics, and an aura of mystery that has us all locked in. With their mysterious allure and unique indie-Soul, SAULT has carved a niche for themselves. And after their monumental debut live show at Drumsheds, London, all eyes are on them. So we’re here to unravel their secrets, one groove at a time. Let’s dive i ..read more

Jump into 2023’s hottest R&B songs. 50 irresistible tracks that kept us grooving all year long. No rankings, just pure vibes. Get ready to feel the rhythm! 2023 has been yet again a huge year for R&B / Soul. The scene globally has continued to shine. From fantastic live shows to outstanding music released throughout the year, 2023 has truly flourished and delivered on all fronts! As usual, we’re back to recap our Top 50 R&B songs of the year. Plus reminisce on some of the year’s standout moments. Victoria Monét – On My Mama Victoria Monét’s album JAGUAR II not only captivated us ..read more