Review by Jordan Weil

The world of R&B has been undergoing an exciting, existential transformation where the definition of “real” R&B is slowly shifting. While many will point you to new artists such as The Weeknd, Miguel, and Frank Ocean to experience the “New R&B” followers of Daniel Lopatin’s cult will politely steer you in the direction of Arthur Ashin, who performs under the moniker Autre Ne Veut. Ashin is more of the studio-nerd type and uses the R&B sounds to transmit emotions and introspection, rather than reproduce and expand on the traditional artists who obviously inspired him. Weighing the 2013 release Anxiety by R&B standards, it will always fall short, but as an emotional journey set to music, this one shines.