New music to listen to this week: R.LUM.R

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R.LUM.R (Nolan Knight)

Reginald Lamar Williams Jr - R.LUM.R, is a singer-songwriter breathing new life into 21st Century R&B.

Moving to Nashville aged 25, he's been busy growing a dedicated live fanbase in a scene most people believe is dominated by country and Americana.

We're premiering an incredible session he recorded in his hometown - "Bleed Into The Water".

Watch below:

Q&A with R. LUM. R

What are you listening to at the moment?

There's a few new records this year that I'm into: I just discovered MUNA and I'm really feeling them. Also The National has a new record that's pretty adventurous for them. My friend put me on to Smerz and the new King Krule, which is cool. But my most listened to recently is probably the new Odesza record!

What are your plans for the rest of 2017?

I will be doing a lot of writing, on and off the road. My aim is to have a bunch of new songs to be able to play on tour! I will be back out on the road in November and December.

What was the first gig you ever played and what’s been the best so far?

The first show time I EVER performed in front of anyone I was 9 I think, and it was in my grandmother's choir. I had a solo and even though I was prepared I got really nervous and ended up throwing up at the mic. Haha it was pretty bad.

My best show is a hard one to answer because I feel like they keep getting better and better, as crowds become more acquainted with me and vice versa. It's honestly still a crazy feeling hearing someone singing back your lyrics with sometimes more passion than even you can.

I definitely felt that at Austin City Limits Festival recently, where there was probably a crowd of 3,000 or so, but I've also felt that in more intimate venues like Larimer Lounge in Denver or The Constellation Room in Santa Ana. So, I guess what I'm saying is the best shows are the ones we feel the most connected to each other.