THEY.
R&B / Soul

THEY.

Gritty rock guitars meet polished 90s R&B harmonies. It is high-energy, late-night music for city drives and restless moods.

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THEY. craft a sound that feels like a collision between a basement rock show and a high-end R&B studio. Their music is defined by a restless, propulsive energy where heavy electric guitar riffs provide the backbone for silky, multi-layered vocal harmonies. It is R&B that is not afraid to get loud, distorted, or aggressive, borrowing the angst of grunge and the swagger of trap.

What makes them truly distinctive is their refusal to treat the guitar as a mere ornament. Instead of the polite acoustic strumming common in neo-soul, they utilize overdriven leads and bluesy licks that recall Kurt Cobain or Taking Back Sunday. This rock foundation is balanced by Drew Love’s impeccable vocal runs and Dante Jones’s sophisticated production, creating a 'Nu Religion' that feels both nostalgic and futuristic.

Start with 'Nü Religion: Hyena' to hear their most cohesive statement on this genre-blurring aesthetic. For something more collaborative and groove-heavy, the 'Fireside' EP showcases their ability to blend their signature grit with guest features from across the R&B and hip-hop spectrum.

They (stylised THEY.) is an American R&B duo from Los Angeles, California, consisting of Dante Jones and Andrew "Drew Love" Neely. The duo started their career in 2015, releasing the debut extended play Nü Religion, which received critical acclaim. That year, they released the commercially successful single "Working for It" in collaboration with Zhu and Skrillex. In 2016, they began touring with singer Bryson Tiller. The following year, the duo released their debut studio album, Nü Religion: Hyena. In 2020, They signed to Avant Garden Records under Island Records and released their second studio album, The Amanda Tape, on October 23, 2020.
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Our Catalog4 Albums · 2017 · 2025
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