Thundercat • Flying Lotus

His futuristic outlook and outrageously fluid bass-playing have long made Thundercat a staple of the LA scene, and since stepping into his own as a singer-songwriter, he’s shown he can communicate grief, mourning, love, and joy with the same complexity he brings to his compositions—leading to his 2021 Grammy win for Best Progressive R&B Album. LA beat scene wizard Flying Lotus’ name is synonymous with creative innovation, whether he’s working on ...