We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
“I ain’t got no plan B / Rhythm and blues in the back of my mind / Champagne and a joint will do me just fine,” rasps Bettye LaVette on […]
Like his fellow bandmember turned soloist Aaron Frazer, Durand Jones unlocks new artistic heights on his first solo outing. Trailed by single ‘Lord Have Mercy’, Jones’ debut album Wait Til I […]
Despite the popularity of his anti-Reagan anthem “Money’s Too Tight (to Mention)”, released when part of the Valentine Brothers, Billy Valentine did not breakthrough as he had initially hoped. Accepting […]
French-Caribbean singer, songwriter, and kickass bassist Adi Oasis (formerly Adeline) continues an impressive streak of albums with third release Lotus Glow. Though guilty of being slightly overlong, Lotus Glow is […]
After an uneven and rocky stint on American Idol in 2011, I did not expect Jacob Lusk to re-emerge a decade later fronting one of the most exciting soul debuts […]
Hil St Soul is part of the fabric of British soul. A collaborative partnership between vocalist Hilary Mwelwa and producer Victor Redwood-Sawyerr, Hil St Soul released their debut Soul Organic […]
British soul singer Tawiah has collaborated with writer and artist Al Moore to produce the captivating Ertha, a concept album based on Moore’s poetry and set to Tawiah’s music. Moore’s […]
Artists like Jamison Ross may make you wait between releases, but that is with good reason. The prodigal drummer, vocalist and producer already has two Grammy nominations under his belt (one […]
Mancunian singer Mica Millar displays an array of soulful influences on her richly explorative debut album. Flavoured with retro soul, piano-driven balladry, and blue-eyed soul midtempos, Heaven Knows is a tight, cohesive […]
With its deep, soulful hues with jazzy character, Atlantic is a sterling four-song EP from Boston-based musician Jen Kearney. Inspired by her time living in London, Kearney explains: “It’s a personal […]
An Olivier-nominated musical, The Drifters Girl tells the story of the iconic vocal group and their pioneering manager Faye Treadwell – who oversaw The Drifters’ fluctuating line-ups and competition from […]
Songwriter and pianist Alex Webb provides a charming collection of jazz reinventions and new readings of jazz classics in his collaborative album British Standard Time. The achingly soulful Tony Momrelle performs […]
Three years after her sophomore release Golden Child (2018), Judith Hill returned in 2021 with another impressive project. Consistent with Hill’s oeuvre, Baby, I’m Hollywood! fuses R&B, rock, soul, and funk. Prince’s influence […]