Beverley Knight at The Roundhouse (Review)
The reigning Queen of UK Soul closed The Roundhouse’s ‘In The Round’ series last Saturday night, bringing a full 10-piece band to the proceedings. Beverley Knight strutted onto the stage […]
Round-Up January 2020
We’ve been receiving some fantastic submissions via our SubmitHub platform! Read some reviews below! Victor Solf – ‘The Salt of the Earth’ French artist Victor Solf was part of the […]
Ayanna Witter-Johnson – ‘Crossroads’ (Review)
Based on voice alone, Ayanna Witter-Johnson has something. Add her mastery of the cello and songwriting chops into the equation and she is dangerously talented. The MOBO Award nominated artist […]
Izo FitzRoy – ‘Blind Faith’ (Review)
With a background in directing gospel choirs, bluesy songstress Izo FitzRoy wrote and recorded her debut album while working in New Orleans. She found success touring around Europe with producers […]
Alice Russell at The Roundhouse (Review)
The Roundhouse – a staple within North London’s live music scene – can feel somewhat vast. Fortunately, the venue is transformed into an intimate, fully-seated space for the annual In […]
Irma – ‘Venom of Angels’ (Review)
Raised in Douala, Cameroon by musical parents, Irma Pany moved with her siblings to Paris to pursue an education. She would soon become one of France’s YouTube sensations after her […]
Gregory Porter – ‘Revival’ (Review)
On his last studio album – Nat King Cole & Me – Grammy Award-winning artist Gregory Porter flexed his impeccable phrasing and skill as a jazz interpreter. His newest single […]
Cooper Phillip feat. Chaz Mason – ‘Exceptional Feelings’ (Review)
LA-based songstress Cooper Phillip joins forces with fellow musician Chaz Mason for a contemporary R&B duet about finding that elusive chemistry with someone. Mason, currently touring with Kanye West, begins the track. […]
Jank Setup – ‘Shy’ (Review)
Hailing from New Orleans, progressive jazz-funk group Jank Setup honed their musical and performance chops playing raucous college house parties. Taking influence from the classic funk of James Brown and […]
Abi Farrell – The Only Way I Learn (Review)
Drawing influences from the likes of Eva Cassidy, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and Dusty Springfield, Abi Farrell has a singer-songwriter sensibility flecked with gospel and soul inflection, and a command […]
Best Soul Songs of 2019
As the end of 2019 approaches, here’s our countdown of what we think were the best soul songs of the year! Take a listen to the songs below! – Honourable […]
Best Soul Gigs of 2019
With 2019 almost over, read below for a countdown of the best London soul gigs of the year! – Honourable Mention: Tony Momrelle at Pizza Express Live (Review) Tony Momrelle, […]
The Real Thing – ‘Someone Oughta Write a Song (About You Baby)’ (Review)
Hailing from Liverpool, The Real Thing are bastions of British funk and soul. Formed in the early 1970s and consisting of Chris Amoo, his brother Eddy (who replaced Kenny Davis), […]
Dezi 5 – ‘Lady’ (Review)
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dezi built up his reputation as a performer in his home city before moving to Brooklyn, New York where he has become a staple of the […]