Spotify and Dwell Nation City have partnered for RNB X Dwell: The UK Sound, that includes rising R&B expertise from the U.Ok.
The 2-city expertise is about for Aug. 21 at San Francisco’s August Corridor and Aug. 27 at New York’s Irving Plaza.
RNB X Dwell: The UK Sound will function up-close performances by kwn, Odeal, Elmiene, Sasha Keable, and Venna.
“The U.S. has lengthy been the mecca for what we acknowledge as R&B at present, however the U.Ok. has all the time held its personal, with a wealthy legacy and a wave of recent, genre-pushing expertise,” says Alaysia Sierra, Spotify’s head of R&B editorial.
They proceed, “Within the age of streaming, the globalization of R&B means we’re extra linked than ever to artists who’re redefining the sound from throughout the pond. From legends like Sade, Craig David, and Corinne Bailey Rae to innovators like Cleo Sol, Elmiene, Sasha Keable, and kwn, the U.Ok. scene continues to evolve with intention.”
Backed by Spotify’s flagship R&B playlist, RNB X, RNB X Dwell follows the streaming platform’s RNB X After Hours showcase in Washington, D.C. final fall. The inaugural occasion featured star-studded performances by Normani and Bryson Tiller, in addition to Leon Thomas, Destin Conrad and Ambré.
“This occasion displays Spotify’s ongoing dedication and help of the R&B group,” Sierra completely informed Rated R&B about After Hours. “I’m so excited to have DC host this occasion as a result of it’s actually essential for us to indicate up for R&B followers exterior of main cities, and DC is exclusive with its robust R&B fanbase on Spotify.”
Through the years, Spotify’s R&B group has experimented with alternative ways of partaking with R&B followers, from debuting R&B First Nights in 2023 with Victoria Monét to launching RNB X Journal and OUTSIDE, a efficiency sequence.
Tickets for RNB X Dwell: The UK Sound are on sale now through Ticketmaster:
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