Andrew Veeder on May 9th, 2014

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Los Angeles alt-R&B singer-songwriter Jarell Perry released his “White” EP in the fall, full of hazy soundscapes, moody lyrics, and soulful vocals. He has gained some attention since then amid the budding young generation of modern-day neo-soul, and began his headlining Monday night residency at the Bootleg this week. In the past month, he has released covers from two of his genre’s elder stateswomen, Beyoncé’s “Blow” and Sade’s “Taboo.” Both tracks were produced by his frequent collaborator HVSN, and feature ethereal textures with effective yet minimal production, especially the notably funky bassline of “Blow” which sounds like it found a stash of Quaaludes.

||| Stream: “Blow” and “Taboo”

||| Live: Jarell Perry continues his free Monday night residency at the Bootleg on May 12, with Nyemiah Supreme, Liphemra, and Profiles, copresented by Buzz Bands LA.

||| Previously: “Braindead”