Redinho & Joel Culpepper – ‘Sheriff’ (Review)
In his interview with The House That Soul Built earlier this year, Joel Culpepper spoke of the need for experimentation and evolution within the soul genre. Indeed, his latest release […]
In his interview with The House That Soul Built earlier this year, Joel Culpepper spoke of the need for experimentation and evolution within the soul genre. Indeed, his latest release […]
Soultru is the stage name of Terrance Banks, a soul/R&B artist from Davenport, Iowa. He credits a wide range of influences, including Gavin Degraw, John Legend, Yelawolf and Son Little. About […]
It felt almost paradoxical that a jazz club adored for its intimacy had its 60th anniversary gala in a venue as grand and intimidating as the Royal Albert Hall. But […]
A London-based singer-songwriter, Anna Aarons released her first single ‘Life’ last year. Having spent time touring across London’s live music scene and writing new material, she now returns with her […]
Based in Philadelphia, Son Little (born Aaron Livingstone) released his debut album in 2015 under the ANTI- label (Mavis Staples, Bettye LaVette). Receiving critical success for his original material, he […]
‘Beautiful Fantastic Planet’ is the latest release from keyboardist, singer, and songwriter Christopher Holland. Inspired by the shimmery, lush sounds of Stevie Wonder (80s Stevie to this writer’s ears), the […]
To this writer’s relief, this ‘How Will I Know’ is not a remake of the Whitney Houston classic. Instead it is an enigmatic blend of jazz, soul, and hip-hop, driven by […]
Henry rendered the Queen of Soul’s catalogue with note-perfection – New York cabaret star Nicole Henry has been touring her Aretha Franklin tribute around the UK with JBGB Events, culminating […]
‘Come on in‘ sings Ruby Turner with gravelly warmth, inviting the listener to a musical journey which, although brief (clocking under three minutes), leaves a comforting, soulful impression. Co-written by […]
Hailing from Donaghmead, Ireland, RuthAnne began her music career writing songs for the likes of Britney Spears, Bebe Rexha, and JoJo. She co-wrote JoJo’s pop/R&B hit ‘Too Little Too Late’ […]
We’ve been a bit slack on the album reviews recently, so here’s four to have a skim over! – Brittany Howard – Jaime Lead vocalist of retro-rock outfit Alabama Shakes, […]
An anthem of contemporary soul – A singer-songwriter from South-West London, Tawiah stunned this writer at her concert last year at The Albany – the highlight of which was her original […]
‘How It Feels’ is the newest single from Tyneside-based songwriter and producer Alex Opal, featuring new wave vocalist Jam Jam. Raised on soul music in its various strands, Opal expresses […]
Boulaye puts on a bizarre show, underscoring her charisma and humour but signalling her serious limitations as a vocalist – Beginning an Aretha Franklin tribute with a breathless rendition of […]