Raquel Rodriguez

Based in Los Angeles, Raquel Rodriguez has since the 2010s developed an independent R&B nourished by soul, funk and pop, with songwriting focused on the intimate and production that blends organic instrumentation with more contemporary textures. A singer, songwriter and producer, Raquel Rodriguez first drew attention with several singles and EPs before establishing a clearer frame with The 310, a project tied to her Californian roots, then with Sweet Side in 2021, an album that asserts a flexible format between a muted groove, foreground bass, soulful harmonies and highly melodic choruses. Her career sits within an alternative Los Angeles scene attentive to the intersections between neo-soul, modern R&B and funk, with occasional collaborations that extend this anchor, notably with Amber Navran, MXXWLL or Matt Johnson. In 2024, Raquel Rodriguez released Housewife, an album conceived around questions of invisible work, autonomy and the representation of femininity, in a personal approach that remains at the center of her work. On stage as in the studio, Raquel Rodriguez favors a soft and warm sound, built around the voice, rhythm and a marked sense of nuance.