Posts Filed Under: R&B

Sound Advice: Dirty Laundry, by Ben Stevenson

The new EP from the Toronto-based singer and songwriter is dreamy, minimalistic, and darkly experimental.

By Ryan B. Patrick Nov. 19th, 11:00 am

Sound Advice: Praise Break, by Daniel Caesar

The Toronto-based singer's latest EP proves R&B and soul are alive and well in Canada.

By Ryan B. Patrick Oct. 22nd, 11:00 am

Sound Advice: Soul Movement Vol. 2, by Slakah the Beatchild

Artist-producer Slakah the Beatchild can be described in one word: underrated.

By Ryan B. Patrick Jul. 3rd, 12:30 pm

Sound Advice: Naked by Andreena

Toronto's R&B star-in-waiting delivers a raw, vulnerable magnum opus.

By Chris Dart Oct. 9th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: PARTYNEXTDOOR by PARTYNEXTDOOR

PARTYNEXTDOOR gets compared to The Weeknd, but a debut mixtape proves that he's no carbon copy.

By Chris Dart Jul. 17th, 2:30 pm

The 2013 Polaris Prize Shortlist Includes Metz, Zaki Ibrahim, and Metric

Three Toronto-based acts are up for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

By Chris Dart Jul. 16th, 2:00 pm

Pride in Their Own Words: DJ Blackcat

In a special series of posts, we ask people to explain what Pride means to them.

By Torontoist Jun. 28th, 1:00 pm

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Rush, Metric, and The Weeknd are Among Local Juno Winners

As a Juno host, Bublé was better than Shatner, but then that's not saying much.

By Chris Dart Apr. 22nd, 9:30 am

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Sound Advice: Brave New World, by The Airplane Boys

The Scarborough-based duo returns with sharper rapping, but the same great hooks and production.

By Chris Dart Feb. 27th, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: The Covers: Volume 1 by Andreena

Local R&B songstress makes hip-hop hits her own.

By Chris Dart Feb. 13th, 1:30 pm

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The Sound Advice Top 10 Toronto Albums of 2012

A roundup of this year's best local releases.

By Chris Dart Dec. 13th, 11:15 am

2012 Hero: G 98.7

Nominated for: making commercial radio worth listening to again.

By Chris Dart • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 12th, 8:45 am

Sound Advice: Pressure by Rochelle Jordan

Local singer helps R&B get weird.

By Chris Dart Sep. 26th, 1:00 pm

Manifesto 2012: Shorter Festival, Bigger Scope

The annual urban arts festival scales down so organizers can focus on year-round projects.

By Chris Dart Sep. 20th, 10:30 am

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Sound Advice: Dropping (W8) by Jully Black

R&B singer incorporates more club-friendly sounds.

By Chris Dart Aug. 15th, 11:45 am

On the Pride Stage: DJ Blackcat

Toronto's gay urban music godfather talks about his two decades behind the decks.

By Chris Dart Jun. 30th, 12:30 pm

NXNE 2012 Reviews: Wednesday

It didn't matter if you came out looking for punk, pop, hip-hop or celebrity children, the first night of NXNE had something for everyone.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Loni SchickJun. 14th, 11:45 am

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Sound Advice: Cult of Love by Art Imperial

Sixties-influenced singer makes "the consummate break-up album," and it hurts so good.

By Chris Dart May. 8th, 2:30 pm