‘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’ […]
On Saturday 19th October, neo-soul icon Angie Stone will be performing at indigo at the O2. Stone will be supported by Tony Momrelle, one of Britain’s finest soul singers. Stone […]
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 […]
As part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, musical collective Postmodern Jukebox will be performing a headline show at the Southbank Centre. Founded by Scott Bradlee in 2011, Postmodern Jukebox have […]
The Stylistics – 1970s soul legends – will be touring the UK for a brief stint in November. Emblematic of the lush sounds of Philadelphia Soul, The Stylistics are best […]
‘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 […]
Janette Mason can’t just cover a song straight. A passionate musician with a subversive imagination, she has to add her own touches. In 2014 she released an album, D’Ranged, where […]
Shida provides a visceral and unapologetic examination of a life derailed , with stellar acting and singing from Jeannete Bayardelle – Developed and premiered at the Ars Nova in New […]