Though his tracks have a staggering number of plays, Californian act Michl is, arguably, under the radar. He keeps a modest presence on social media, and, perhaps that minimalism feeds into the popularity of his music, but one thing cannot be argued, and that’s that he deserves to be more popular than he is now.

With “Pulse,” Michl’s new single, he has a woozy, inventive piece of R&B, and it’s quite safe to say that few styles like it exist in the genre at all. This is forward-thinking music that doesn’t sacrifice its appeal, and it’s a breath of fresh air that doubles as a sexy, energizing vibe as well.