Lara Eidi at Hampstead Jazz Club (Review)
“Eidi is compelling in her sincerity, calmness, and deft phrasing” – After a sell-out show earlier in the year, singer-songwriter Lara Eidi and her musical companions returned to the Hampstead […]
Beverley Knight at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
The Queen of British Soul celebrated twenty-five years of hustle, passion, and vocal excellence – Ms Knight has kept the fire of a terrific music career burning for the past […]
Marisha Wallace at The Other Palace (Review)
Mixing soul and musical theatre, Wallace showcased her dynamic vocals and emotional delivery – As part of the ‘Sunday Favourites’ series at The Other Palace – produced by Lambert Jackson – Broadway […]
Round-Up May 2019
Read below for a round-up of some new releases! – Goodfoot – ‘Love Come Down’ Goodfoot are a London-based duo made up of vocalist Danny Sharples and guitarist Huw Foster. […]
Patty Griffin at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
‘Griffin sang with breath-taking purity’ – Folk, gospel, and Americana singer-songwriter Patty Griffin performed an intimate set last night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London’s Southbank Centre. After a […]
Imelda May Sings Celtic Soul (Review)
A superb concert, marked by a sublime collaboration between Imelda May and Ronnie Wood – Anchored by the phenomenal Leo Green Orchestra, Friday Night is Music Night has thrived by […]
Rachel John at Shaw Theatre (Review)
‘The magnificence of John’s voice was the take-home message of the evening’ – After successful roles in Memphis: The Musical, The Bodyguard, and Hamilton (for which she received an Olivier […]
DeAndre at The Pheasantry (Review)
Stylish and slick but with no shortage of emotional punch, DeAndre is a preternaturally talented artist with a limitless voice – During his stint on the eleventh season of American […]
Best is Yet to Come – Tony Momrelle (Review)
Full of joyous soul jams, with Tony Momrelle’s impeccable vocals – Even the most talented of soul artists can falter as they enter the recording studio, allowing their craft to […]
Hil St Soul at Pizza Express High Holborn (Review)
‘Effortless vocals to soothe the soul’ – Hil St Soul is cool, unpretentious, and charming. And with a cult following to boot: she had two sold-out shows at the Hideaway […]
Round-Up April 2019
Read our round-up of April releases below! – The Soul Motivators – ‘Mindblasting’ There are a couple of Canadian soul acts which have recently grabbed this writer’s attention. The first […]
Introducing Brother Zulu
Brother Zulu give hope that British soul music is not a dwindling phenomenon, as some older readers may claim. Their description of themselves as a ‘Future Soul’ collective feels apt. […]
Interviewing Danny Toeman
Danny Toeman – the King of North London Soul – can put on a blazing set. His last concert – a sold-out show at Pizza Express Live, High Holborn last […]
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Soundtrack (Review)
An uneven selection of recordings but with some standout interpretations from Adrienne Warren – Translating a ‘jukebox musical’ into a cast album is a potentially futile endeavour. While many may […]