Lovers of stripped-back, downtempo R&B are going to instantly like Blu Ernest, a brand-new artist from the UK whose debut EP, Demos, has caught our ear in a big way. Throughout the project, Blu arranges bluesy guitar chords, modern percussion, and eerie sounds to afford his vocals and lyrics plenty of room to shine, and, as we're really impressed with what we're hearing, we are going to be sure to pay close attention to his next move—and we suggest that you do as well. Listen below, now.
Blu Ernest