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And Why Is That

Not For The Mainstream

And Why Is That by Not For The Mainstream | Stream Song

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Featuring: Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, and Drums.
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Experimental band creating mostly music ranging from pop, rock, funk, R&B, reggae and jazz.

Not For The Mainstream is a Los Angeles, CA-based Experimental Alternative artist active since 2009, with over 150 original tracks available for free streaming on SoundClick.

The catalog has a consistent signature sound: mid-tempo in energy and uplifting in tone. The music spans Alternative, Pop and Rock, drawing influence from Electronica, Upbeat, R B and Fusion. Productions carry a steady groove quality throughout. The overall sound is broadly accessible, making it well-suited for a range of placements and projects. Production relies on saxophone, giving the catalog a consistent sonic identity. Across releases, the mood is consistently progressive, modern and ambient, making the catalog easy to navigate for artists seeking a specific feel.

The following tracks represent some of the strongest releases in the catalog. "In A Lonely Place" brings a melancholic quality to the acoustic blues space that peaked at #8 on the SoundClick Acoustic Blues chart. "Space Travels To Beyond" is a progressive rock production with a distinctly melancholic tone that peaked at #5 on the SoundClick Progressive Rock chart. "Blissful JOY" is a melancholic nu jazz production that charted at #17 on the SoundClick Alternative chart.

Not For The Mainstream has accumulated 107K streams and is being featured on over 100+ playlists on SoundClick – with a track record of earning 130 top-50 chart positions on SoundClick. Discover the full discography on SoundClick.

"And Why Is That" is a Smooth R&B R&B track by Not For The Mainstream on SoundClick. The track showcases Not For The Mainstream's instinct for crafting memorable music. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Smooth R&B chart, peaking at #5. "And Why Is That" is part of the Not For The Mainstream catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.

Song Info
Genre
R&B Smooth R&B
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
I. Lyons
Rights
I. Lyons, 12th Paradigm
Uploaded
November 09, 2024
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.8 MB 192 kbps 2:46 minutes
Story behind the song
Laid-back chill groove... with a neo-soul vibe.
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GeeS1
Mar 26, 2025
Yeah such a smooth track, slow soul fusion R&B like this makes the listener relax and feel chill immediately, very nicely done!