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November is arguably the most chill month of the year. It’s both a time to slow down and reflect on what has happened and a time to begin preparing for the year ahead. This month\u2019s selections feature a litany of R&B tracks that offer reflection, sensuality and experimentation.<\/p>\n
R&B singer-songwriter Alexia Simone \u2013 who appeared as the featured artist for February\u2019s new music show<\/u><\/a> \u2013 stopped by St. Louis on the Air<\/i> to join producer and music show originator Miya Norfleet and host Elaine Cha for this month\u2019s new music roundup.<\/p>\n One of Simone\u2019s top picks, \u201cMistakes\u201d by Brock Seals and Nate Fox, is experimental, soulful and hopeful. Jazz drums and electronic synths layered with rap vocals deliver the mantra \u201cI thank God for all my mistakes, without them I would not be great.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe know Brock Seals for a lot of things,\u201d Simone said. \u201cThe fact that he is putting out music at this level and at this rate is so amazing. I love this joint and the message, especially today, everybody is so hard on themselves. It felt spiritual to me.\u201d<\/p>\n Continuing the unintentional theme of R&B is the sensual and sexy \u201cDrip\u201d by Mahogani Reign. Bringing in a completely different energy is \u201chit me where it hurts x\u201d by Skrillex, Dylan Brady and Caroline Polachek.<\/p>\n The song comes in hard with high-speed, bouncy grooving synths, angelic vocals and a St. Louis connection \u2013 Brady is half of the St. Louis indie duo 100Gecs<\/u><\/a>. The collaboration shows off the broad reach of St. Louis artists.<\/p>\n \u201cI gotta throw a curve ball in there,\u201d Norfleet said. \u201cTo remind our audience that St. Louis really is out here making big moves and really influencing what mainstream music sounds like today.\u201d<\/p>\n After Simone released her latest project \u201cMultiply\u201d in February \u2013 her track \u201cMore Than Enough\u201d also made our playlist this month \u2013 she spent time promoting the album across the region.<\/p>\n \u201cI’ve been keeping it real cute,\u201d she said. \u201cI was on tour in September, the \u2018R&B After Dark Tour’ with Aida Ade<\/u><\/a> and BeBe The Neo-Soul<\/u><\/a>.\u201d \u201c[It was] so much fun here St. Louis at City Winery and the Chicago City Winery. I had a Dark Room show. I don’t even remember what month that was, maybe April. And that was cool as, like, the \u2018Multiply\u2019 experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Here is a list of our favorite new releases:<\/p>\n Brock Seals<\/u><\/a>, Nate Fox<\/u><\/a> – \u201cMistakes\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Album – \u201cOur Rhythm\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n BlackBuddhaBear<\/u><\/a> – \u201cBroken Road\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Latoya Sharen<\/u><\/a>, The HamilTones<\/u><\/a> – \u201c90\u2019s R&B Love (Remix)\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Skrillex<\/u><\/a>, Dylan Brady<\/u><\/a>, Caroline Polachek<\/u><\/a> – \u201chit me where it hurts x\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Lexy Lou<\/u><\/a> – \u201cInsane\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Beth Bombara<\/u><\/a> – \u201cWhat I\u2019m Here For\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Mahogani Reign<\/u><\/a> – \u201cDrip\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Che Sanchez<\/u><\/a> – \u201cTaken From Me\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Album – \u201cMARI\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Alexia Simone<\/u><\/a>, Slickk Darko<\/u><\/a> – \u201cMore Than Enough\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Album – \u201cMultiply\u201d<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n For more reflections of new and \u201cnew-ish\u201d releases from St. Louis-area musicians, listen to St. Louis on the Air<\/i> on <\/b>Apple Podcasts<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>Spotify<\/b><\/a>, <\/b>YouTube<\/b><\/a> or click the play button below.<\/b><\/p>\n Sensual and rebellious \u2013 this month\u2019s new music round up highlights St. Louis\u2019 take on R&B <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cSt. Louis on the Air<\/u><\/i><\/a>\u201d brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. The show is produced by <\/i>Miya Norfleet<\/u><\/i><\/a>, <\/i>Emily Woodbury<\/u><\/i><\/a>, <\/i>Danny Wicentowski<\/u><\/i><\/a>, <\/i>Elaine Cha<\/u><\/i><\/a> and <\/i>Alex Heuer<\/u><\/i><\/a>. <\/i>Darrious Varner<\/u><\/i><\/a> is our production assistant. The audio engineer is <\/i>Aaron Doerr<\/u><\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Calling all St. Louis-area artists and music fans: St. Louis on the Air<\/i> wants your recommendations! Help us discover and feature musical talent in the region by <\/b>filling out this Google Form.<\/u><\/b><\/a> All genres are welcome.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n