WIN - Jazz FM's Album of the Week
The new album from GRAMMY-nominated Moonchild: "Waves"
GRAMMY®-nominated Los Angeles trio Moonchild - Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk - release their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, Waves, via ONErpm. Moonchild Waves will be physically released by Tru Thoughts on April 3rd,order here.
Written, arranged, and produced by the trio, the 14-track album refines Moonchild’s signature blend of R&B, neo-soul, and jazz into their most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date. Waves leans into grief and healing, finding strength in the shift from resisting to accepting what is.
The album features a distinguished roster of collaborators including Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Robert Glasper, PJ Morton, Rapsody, D Smoke, Chris Dave, Rae Khalil, Brittney Carter, Gretchen Parlato, Elena Pinderhughes, Christie Dashiell, Erin Bentlage, Astyn Turr, and Dayna Stephens - underscoring the trio’s deep creative community and cross-genre respect.
Previously-released singles shaped the emotional landscape of the album. Most recently, ““Fear (Hey Friend)” featuring PJ Morton reframed fear as a necessary companion to growth, while “Up From Here”, featuring Robert Glasper and D Smoke, underscored perseverance born from hardship. The dual release of, “Strong”, featuring Erin Bentlage and “For Yourself”, featuring Lalah Hathaway and Chris Dave, deepened the album’s exploration of self-worth and emotional boundaries, building on the unapologetic foundation established by “Not Sorry”, featuring Jill Scott and Rapsody. Earlier, “Ride The Wave”, featuring Astyn Turr leaned into acceptance and emotional flow, introducing the themes of surrender that would continue to unfold throughout the rollout. Each release built momentum for the next, gradually unfolding into Waves - an album that moves with patience, depth, and quiet conviction.
Over the course of their career, Moonchild has cultivated a global following drawn to their intricate arrangements and introspective songwriting. With Waves, they deliver a confident and expansive statement that affirms their place at the intersection of contemporary R&B and modern soul.
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