Check out the newest music from Aaron Frazer, Will Heard, Beverley Knight, and OURAA!

Aaron Frazer – ‘Bring You a Ring’

A founding member of Durand Jones & the Indications, Aaron Frazer ventured solo with his 2021 debut album Introducing… where he cooed like Smokey Robinson over some strong soulful hooks. His sweet falsetto is put to fine use on this sparse, sensual number. Frazer says: “The old adage that pressure makes diamonds felt like a cool thing to apply to a relationship— withstanding the pressure, particularly of these last couple years, to come out the other side sure that you’ve found your forever person.”

Will Heard – ‘What Do You Do’

British vocalist Will Heard brings layered, jazz inflected production to neo-soul and R&B-inspired melodies. He transitions dramatically from choppy, introspective verses to an emotive, D’Angelo-esque chorus on single ‘What Do You Do’, which he describes as “a song about questioning one’s dedication to the things they love.” Heard continues: “How far are you willing to go? How hard are you willing to fight? Understanding that sometimes we have to sacrifice comfort and passiveness to stand up for our feelings. Honouring your heart by trusting it against all odds. When love strikes you bear witness to an incredible magical force. I feel like it should be protected and nurtured. And if possible expressed!”

Beverley Knight – ‘Systematic Overload’

The Queen of UK Soul Beverley Knight rides on the wave of disco revivalism with this cosmic, thumping jam, a product of her collaboration with Romanian producer Serban Cazan. She takes us home by peppering some vocal pixie dust over the final choruses.

OURAA – ‘Just Breathe’ ft TEE

London-based singer-songwriter OURAA sings about her tumultuous relationship making music and her perseverance through the hardship on ‘Just Breathe’, where her alto sits atop swirling backing vocals. She says: “I got to a point where I wanted to re-identify my purpose in life, so I started therapy for my depression and social anxiety, and started going to church a lot more,” says OURAA. “Things just started falling back into place. I realised that my time with music wasn’t over, and that my purpose in life is to help people – someone out there needs to hear it for their own healing too.”