Shedding the old sound carried over from the 90s, a new leftfield r&b is emerging in Vancouver, pulling from fresh influences with an unflagging work ethic and a confidence. With no trends or gatekeepers, it's become more porous, absorbing influences from the city's electronic and experimental musical climate. So Loki are one of the few who sit center in Vancouver's r&b scene. They've already made a name for themselves opening for underground artists like Mick Jenkins, Le1f, and Bishop Nehru and their debut physical release V, self-released on their own Owake Records, sold out its first run in 26 hours.

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