Tag: r&b
Oct. 20, 2017
Max Frost brings his ‘one-man musical spaceship’ to Boot and Saddle
Max Frost is not a typical artist. Walking into the 150-person capacity Boot and Saddle, you would have thought you were getting ready to see…
Oct. 6, 2017
Demi showcases vocal chops, R&B stylings on new LP
After breaking fame as a child star, it can be hard to redefine yourself. Especially when you have some very public gaffes. Demi Lovato has…
May. 12, 2017
‘Lost Boy’ singer Ruth B. releases solid debut album, ‘Safe Haven’
Lately, there has been a notably large influx of Canadians making their mark on the music industry: from Drake and Justin Bieber, to Alessia Cara,…
Apr. 7, 2017
Alina Baraz treats Coda to ‘electric’ performance
On March 18, Alina Baraz brought her “Let’s Get Lost” tour to the Coda. The nightclub and concert venue began to fill up around 8…
Feb. 10, 2017
Sampha drops powerful debut album, ‘Process’
Sampha Sisay, better known mononymously as Sampha, is one of R&B’s most prolific stars: an impressive title to hold considering he hadn’t released a proper…
May. 27, 2016
Tory Lanez and A$AP Ferg take Philly to a ‘New Level’
On May 18, rappers A$AP Ferg and Tory Lanez brought their “Level Up Tour” to the Fillmore. With opener Madeintyo, this was the very first…
Mar. 11, 2016
Smooth sailin’ at Fillmore for R&B throwback Bridges
Soul-singer Leon Bridges brought his tour to the Fillmore March 6. Bridges has been touring extensively since he released his debut album “Coming Home” last…
Jan. 22, 2016
R&B artist Anderson Paak warms up the winter with new album ‘Malibu’
It wasn’t too long ago when Anderson Paak lived without a roof over his head . Less than four years ago, the budding rhythm and…
Jun. 27, 2014
Latest How to Dress Well album exceeds expectations
In a musical landscape rife with intentional irony, Tom Krell is bringing honesty back. Krell, who goes by the stage name How to Dress Well,…
Oct. 5, 2012
Miguel pushes R&B boundaries with ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’
To say Miguel’s R&B career got off to a shaky start would be an understatement. After producing a top-10 single with the album’s title track,…