April 30, 2021
[Photos by: Vinok/Provided, M.Byrd/Niklas Zeiner, Blossom Reynolds/lilwzr, Mustafa/Samuel Engelking, Laraw/Adrian Villagomez and Becca Hamel]
Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.
We know there are a lot of tracks to sift through, so we’re here to help. Each month, we gather the best new releases from the past month by artists you may not know and put them all in one place. Check out what music you might have missed in April below to stay up to date on new music. Who knows? You just may find your next favorite band.
Alycia Bella Drops Her Debut Album Muse
The Bay-Area born singer has finally released her project. Photo: Kat Pasion
Muse is finally here. After being a low-key songwriter in the entertainment industry and fashion it-girl, the R&B crooner has taken reign of her talent and put out a solo project. “I think it’s the right time because I’ve become more self-sufficient and I have more self-belief and awareness,” Alycia tells ESSENCE.
“I got rid of a lot of toxic people and I’ve honed in on my purpose, what I want to say to the world, and what I want to say to myself.”