Tarion – ‘For Real, For Real’ (Review)
We’ve been enjoying some sweet soulful throwbacks recently at The House That Soul Built, with releases from Bastards of Soul, Brian Scartocci, and Thee Sacred Souls harking back to the […]
Ledisi – ‘Anything For You’ (Review)
R&B/soul songstress Ledisi has enjoyed much acclaim in the past few years. Her last album, Let Love Rule (2017), was nominated for ‘Best R&B Album’ at the Grammys. Last summer, […]
Thee Sacred Souls – ‘Can I Call You Rose’ (Review)
In these uncertain, anxiety-ridden times, at least we can be grateful for the soothing soul music coming our way. Based out of San Diego, Thee Sacred Souls is the union […]
Brian Scartocci – ‘Trust In Love’ (Review)
A retro soul performer based in Austin, Texas, Brian Scartocci fronted various local bands before deciding to pursue a career a soloist. Back in 2012 he featured on The Voice […]
Ghosts of Our Former Selves – ‘The Island’ (Review)
London-based soul trio Ghosts Of Our Former Selves comprises singer Theo Brehony, guitarist Sanderson Rocha. and producer Fred Ala. Their latest release ‘The Island’, from their upcoming sophomore album, draws […]
Gary Beals – ‘Me For Me’ (Review)
Returning from a hiatus since 2009, Canadian artist Gary Beals is set to release his third studio album Bleed My Truth this year. Raised in the predominantly black rural community […]
Round-Up Mid-March
Life’s a bit shit at the moment isn’t it? Bars closed, theatre and live music cancelled, no pasta in the supermarkets. Here at The House That Soul Built, we’re hoping […]
The Sensational Barnes Brothers – ‘Trying To Go Home’ (Review)
The Sensational Barnes Brothers. The name sounds like it could belong to a gospel revue act doing the rounds across the Chitlin’ Circuit. The brothers are vocalists Chris and Courtney […]
Wayne Hernandez Sings Marvin Gaye (Review)
‘You lot are either very stupid, or amazing,‘ said Wayne Hernandez to his audience at Pizza Express Holborn (13/03). Temporarily banishing the spectre of COVID19, Hernandez and his band played […]
Ruby Turner – Love Was Here (Review)
While Ruby Turner is still best experienced live, Love Was Here is arguably her strongest solo release to date – As dynamic and exciting as contemporary soul music can be, […]
Whitney Houston Hologram Tour (Review)
The ‘hologramification’ of Whitney Houston is far from perfect, but serves as an outlet for audiences eager to celebrate her legacy – Are hologram tours ‘music’s final frontier‘ as Rolling […]
Gogowé – ‘Bodé’ (Review)
The House That Soul Built is excited to cover a piece of music from the Afrosoul persuasion – a sub-genre of soul music we’ve admittedly overlooked in the past. Sent […]
Polly Gibbons at The Pheasantry (Review)
A lukewarm first set gave way to some vulnerable, powerfully-sung readings in the second – Raised in a small market town in Suffolk, Polly Gibbons landed her first jazz gig […]
Kim Dawson feat. Wil Blades- ‘Try’ (Review)
A performer with soul and funk band Matador! Soul Sounds, Kim Dawson currently teaches at Swallow Hill Music and the University of Colorado, Denver. From the scarcity of information and […]