About

Artist Like Summer Walker is a vibe‑based discovery project. We highlight adjacent artists you’ll probably love if you’re into moody, modern R&B and alt‑soul. No bots pushing random names—just clear reasons each recommendation fits.

Our Approach

• Editorial first: we listen and document what makes an artist resonate.
• Signals that matter: vocal tone, lyrical themes, tempo, production fingerprints, and collaborator webs.
• User‑friendly pages: short, scannable blurbs with “For Fans Of” pointers.

Why It Exists

Great artists get lost in algorithmic piles. We want to make it easy to find, save, and share your next obsession without digging for hours.

Updated Oct 01, 2025

Who We Are

Everyday Royalties runs this project to make R&B discovery less random. We’re listeners first, organizers second.

How Recommendations Are Built

• Listen deeply to core and recent releases, not just hits.
• Catalog recurring elements (tempo ranges, chord moods, vocal layering).
• Trace collaborators and producer fingerprints.
• Cross‑check with audience signals (playlist adjacency, tour pairings).

Editorial Standards

• Transparency: we explain ‘why this match’ in plain English.
• No pay‑for‑placement: ads never decide editorial picks.
• Corrections policy: if we miss, we fix—email us with specifics.

Accessibility

We aim for clear typography, keyboard‑friendly navigation, and alt text where needed. If we miss something, we’ll prioritize a fix.

Origin Story

We started as a personal playlist project to organize adjacent artists by vibe rather than strict genres. The site grew out of friends constantly asking for ‘more like this’ recommendations—and wanting a one‑page explanation of why each match fits.

Our Selection Rubric

• Vocal character: tone, delivery, layering, and intimacy in the mix.
• Writing themes: self‑reflection, relationship dynamics, and late‑night mood.
• Production fingerprint: tempo ranges, drum palette, guitars/synth pads, space in the arrangement.
• Context: collaborations, tour bills, and playlist adjacency that reinforce a vibe connection.

A recommendation must pass at least three rubric pillars with concrete notes (not just ‘sounds similar’).

How Often We Update

We revise pages in batches. New releases, notable live sessions, or production shifts can prompt an earlier update. You’ll see a fresh ‘Updated’ stamp when a page changes.

Corrections & Submissions

Disagree with a match or have a better ‘start here’ track? Email us with links and a sentence on the sonic connection. If your case holds up, we’ll update and credit the note in the changelog.

Editorial Independence

Ads help keep the lights on, but editorial picks are never for sale. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be labeled, and it will not alter curation standards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vibe mapping works best when it draws from the full spectrum of R&B and adjacent scenes. We aim to represent emerging voices alongside established names and welcome feedback when we miss.

Accessibility & QA

• Readable typography and sufficient contrast.
• Keyboard‑navigable menus and focus states.
• Alt text for meaningful images and descriptive links.

If you encounter an issue using assistive tech, tell us and we’ll prioritize a fix.

Data Signals We Track (Non‑Exhaustive)

• Playlist placements over time (not just one‑off spikes).
• Shared producers/co‑writers and label/indie ecosystems.
• Tour and festival adjacency that groups similar audiences.

These signals verify ears‑first curation—they don’t replace it.

Roadmap

1. More ‘For Fans Of’ cross‑links between artist pages.
2. Mini‑playlists per artist page (2–4 songs for quick sampling).
3. Optional filters: slower/faster tempo, smoother/rougher production, lyrical themes.