Interviewing Ruby Turner
Sitting in her dressing room backstage at the world-renowned Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, I am fortunate to grab thirty minutes with soul singer Ruby Turner prior to her sell-out show […]
José James – ‘Just The Way You Are’ (Review)
Timed for a Valentine’s Day release, jazz crooner José James has recorded a cover of Billy Joel’s ‘Just The Way You Are’. Written by Joel, the doting love ballad featured […]
Kyle Taylor Parker – Broadway Soul, Vol. 1 (Review)
Broadway Soul underscores Kyle Taylor Parker’s bold creativity and vision – A self-defined jazz and soul music geek, Kyle Taylor Parker starred in the original Broadway casts of Kinky Boots […]
Lenkie – ‘Waterfall’ (Review)
Originally from South Africa, Lenkie is a budding soul artist based in New York City. Her latest song ‘Waterfall’ is an ear-worm ditty, delivered with a poignancy and wistfulness that […]
The Edwin Starr Band at Pizza Express Live (Review)
Remembered most famously for his recording of the searing protest song ‘War’, Motown act Edwin Starr spent the last 20 years of his life in the UK. His original band, […]
Valeree – ‘Dive’ (Review)
Megan Mortensen (stage name Valeree) is an unsigned artist from Pittsburgh, with influences including Otis Redding, Etta James, and contemporary soul artists such as Amy Winehouse and H.E.R. After struggling […]
Stark feat. Kestra – ‘Trumpets’ (Review)
East London producer Stark (formerly known as Boston Building) turns out a sexy, dramatic number with ‘Trumpets’. Engaging lots of brass and orchestral bombast, there is a vintage, throwback aesthetic […]
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 […]