Music Roundup: Listen to Our Artists of the Week
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You get the drill. Every weekday on our IG Live series Sonja’s Morning Show, our favorite “Gen-Z adjacent” staff-member, Daniel, gives his recommended “Artist of the Day.” Here are five of Daniel’s music recommendations from last week:
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Greentea Peng
Song Recommendation: Mr. Sun (miss da sun)
Greentea Peng has one of those undeniable smoky and raw voices in the same vein as Amy Winehouse. The South East London crooner is a mix of jazz, reggae, and soul, with flows that'll make you wonder if she moonlights as an MC. She carries an authenticity within her lyrics that will certainly get you to be in a reflective mood.
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Kilo Kish
Song Recommendation: Like Honey
A true artist in every sense of the word, Kilo Kish is your favorite artist's favorite artist. Her swirling dark synth pop music sounds jarring, ethereal, heavenly, and sometimes even sinister. Watch any of her music videos and you'll start to wonder why the avant-garde creative isn't already bigger than she is.
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Kllo
Song Recommendation: Candid
The Australian duo are a pure vibe! A mix of house, UK garage, and RnB, Kllo's subject matter is usually about the different stages in a relationship or love lost, written with a sincerity that will make you feel the emotion in their simple lyrics. Their music is peaceful & refreshing and perfect for just sitting down, lighting a candle, and closing your eyes.
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ODIE
Song Recommendation: Little Lies
ODIE's sound is a bit hard to describe. His music influences range from hip hop greats like Kid Cudi and Kanye, to architects of afrobeat like Sunny Ade and Fela Kuti, all the way to Coldplay. His music has a calming presence, and he's adept at providing introspective and relatable lyrics that are simple, yet profound. He's one of those artists that you will grow to love because of his consistency in quality and unpredictability in sound.
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Steve Lacy
Song Recommendation: Hate CD
A homegrown talent from Southern California, Steve Lacy is a DIY artist. When he's not playing guitar or providing backup vocals for alt R&B band, The Internet, he creates an eclectic mix of psychedelic funk, disco, and RnB put together all on his iPhone. Listen to his album Apollo XXI to see how Lacy takes 70s sounds and updates them for a new generation.