NYC songwriter Janelle Kroll is the living proof of how electronic music is bringing a new edge to soul pop, a genre that – until a few years ago – was trapped in the mainstream’s straitjacket. Take her single "Numb" (streaming below): at its heart, it’s a simple soul ballad, but the track’s production, flirting with the "weirdness" of industrial rock and trip hop, elevates it to something unique in its beautiful eeriness, expanding the song’s appeal. Janell had a satisfying 2015: she released a string of singles in 2015, the latest of which is "How Do You Know Me," performed at Lollapalooza, and landed a few high profile collaborations (with Hot Since 82 and Moon Boots among others). She’ll be performing at Rockwood Music Hall on February 2nd. – Photo by Nathan Podshadley
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!