SPC Radio: Listens, June 2025 Week 1

Albums we recommend from the latest sessions.
Durand Bernarr - BLOOM
Little Simz - Lotus
Kyle Dion - SOULAR
Nao - Jupiter

Bending the ranges of genre can either be a diluted or pivotal approach to a body of work. As for hip-hop and R&B, there are decades worth of sonic collaging that have become even more pronounced in their recent years. The soulful vibrato of Durand over funky basslines to Nao’s synth-riding falsetto carry their own distinctive styles towards house on their albums. Airy grooves of pop throughout the entirety of SOULAR. The passionate brainchild of Lotus and it’s seemingly effortless performance of every genre it touches. All records have polish and no signs of alienating what the already artist does, but rather amplify their sound by incorporating elements from other genres that flow well together.

Our Picks for Electronic/Dance/House:
Durand Bernarr - “Jump”
Estelle - “Oh I”
Nao - “Elevate”
Bianca Oblivion - “Scat Track (ft. Lunice & Lamsi)”
BLÜ - “star crossed”

Tracks from recent Hip-Hop/Rap:
Smino ft. Samara Cyn - “brand new teeth”
Clipse - “Ace Trumpets”
D2X - “Blue Ocean Water”
UntilJapan - “Die Like This”