one of the things i appreciate most about Gus is how much thought he puts into every part of his artistry. there’s obviously the music, but the visuals and entire world surrounding it have always felt just as important. every album feels like its own era. it’s not just his sound that changes, but his aesthetic too, from the colors to his clothes and hair. from the indie pop of his earlier work to the much more vulnerable and organic ‘Orca,’ and then the synth heavy, theatrica

Lykke Li has one of my favorite discographies of any artist. over the last 15+ years she’s built a catalog that rarely misses. whether she’s making indie pop, alternative, dream pop, rnb, or something darker and more atmospheric. i’ve always thought she’s one of the most underrated artists in music. there’s a vulnerability throughout her records that has this ability to make heartbreak and loneliness sound comforting. even if you don’t realize it, you’ve probably heard her in

i’ve always admired how recognizable Kaytranada’s production is. there are very few producers who can make you immediately know who’s behind the song before the vocals even come in. his drums have so much bounce, everything has this loose, infectious groove that sounds effortless while still being incredibly detailed. whether he’s making house, rnb, hip hop, or electronic music, he always finds a way to make it sound uniquely his own. i’ll never forget getting to see his surp

Lauryn Hill is one of those artists i grew up hearing everywhere. way before i understood songwriting, production, or what made an artist truly special, i knew her voice was different. ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ remains one of the greatest albums ever made, and it’s still just as powerful, honest, and relevant as it was almost 30 years ago. but beyond the music, i’ve always admired how thoughtful and intentional she is. one of my favorite moments from her MTV Unplugged

PinkPantheress is a production mastermind! she started out producing her own music on GarageBand in her bedroom. she has such a distinct way of making pop music by mixing UK garage, drum & bass, alt-pop and early 2000s dance into something instantly recognizable as her own sound. her songs feel effortless, but there’s so much detail packed into every second once you really pay attention. these are some of my essential PinkPantheress songs: “Just for me” “All My Friends Know”

one of the most unique and visionary artists of the last decade. Solange is known for her avant-garde approach to rnb, blending soul, funk, electronic, and experimental production into something completely her own. these are some essential songs i’d recommend starting with if you’re diving into her music. “Losing You” “Bad Girls” “Lost on the Way Home” “Cranes In The Sky” “Binz” “Stay Flo” swipe through the full preview 🎧

at a time when pop was predictable, Amy brought something unique and timeless. her voice carried the weight of classic jazz, soul, and rnb, but the way she delivered it had such a clear point of view and passion behind it. a reminder that personality, imperfection, and individuality still had a place at the center of music. no one sounded like Amy then, and no one has since.