Liz Phair: Musically, Liz Phair has gone through a couple of sonic iterations. (Willy Sanjuan/Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP) Singer-songwriter Liz Phair in Los Angeles in 2019. A triple threat - she sings, writes and dances better than nearly any other artist - Monét is sure to reach new superstar heights this year. On her debut solo album, “Jaguar II,” Monét continues to experiment, this time adding elements of ‘70s funk and soul (including a collaboration with the beloved Earth, Wind and Fire) with her sharp songwriting and eclectic orchestral arrangements. Her emergence as a dynamic solo artist of her own began in 2020 with the release of her masterpiece EP, titled “Jaguar.” Blending elements of groove-heavy contemporary R&B with effervescent pop, Monet proved the most interesting artists are always willing to craft something that pushes against the mainstream sounds of the day. Victoria Monét: After more than a decade of success in the background crafting songs for other artists like Fifth Harmony and, most notably, Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét is ready to step out of the shadows. This month, she released her latest album, “softscars,” which features the artist’s light and gentle vocals paired more heavily with alternative and indie rock instrumentation. At its core, Yeule’s sound is raw, melodic and futuristic, despite its sometimes-abrasive outer essence. While her music is often classified as pop, Yeule traverses numerous underground aesthetics and sounds, including seapunk and witch house. Yeule: Although Singaporean singer-songwriter and producer Nat Ćmiel, who performs as Yeule, has released numerous solo albums, it was her 2022 release, “Glitch Princess,” that proved to be her breakthrough. In the case of her latest album, that means house, disco and lots of upbeat sounds to keep audiences moving. The one-two punch of her masterful albums, “What’s Your Pleasure?” and “That! Feels Good!,” proves Ware has much more up her sleeves. Thankfully, the pandemic saw Ware dramatically shift into sights and sounds more reminiscent of her underground and dance-oriented origins. But very rarely did Ware step outside of those boundaries. Of course, longtime fans knew this downtempo sound was not the total embodiment of her musical background. Jessie Ware: Pre-pandemic, British vocalist Jessie Ware was more known for her slow, sometimes somber-sounding but always romance-fueled ballads. ![]() Jessie Ware performs at the Vic in Chicago on April 30, 2018. Who knows when this influential band will be back in town? 7:30 p.m. ![]() Don’t take their latest releases and live shows for granted. Now, after another long break, the band has released their latest record, “everything is alive.” Experimental and shimmery, this album packs a lush and enigmatic punch. ![]() Slowdive: In 2017, Slowdive effortlessly returned to the music scene after a 22-year hiatus with a self-titled record featuring updated touches to their signature ambient, dream-pop sound. On their newest self-titled record, released this month, CHAI has incorporated more elements of funk, post-punk and mutant disco on tracks like “NEO KAWAII, K?” and “PARA PARA” proving this four-piece is never afraid to surprise and delight listeners. Blending elements of experimental pop, dance and punk, the musicians of CHAI have set themselves apart by not being afraid to carve out a brand of music that pushes against - rather than conforms to - expectations. Japanese band CHAI is a formidable group making genre-bending new classics. CHAI: Don’t let their charming name and pink aesthetics fool you.
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