Elaine Delmar at The Other Palace (Review)
‘Even when execution was flawed, Delmar’s understanding of how to finesse and interpret a song was apparent.’ – JBGB Events have produced five concerts celebrating 100 of the 20th century’s […]
New Power Generation at indigo at the O2 (Preview)
The band which played, toured, wrote, and recorded with the legendary Prince are coming to London this August. The New Power Generation performed as Prince’s backing band from 1990 to […]
May Review Round-Up: The Temptations, Leon Bridges, Abiah
Read below for a round-up of the May releases we were too busy (lazy?) to review on time! – The Temptations –Â All The Time Motown old-guards The Temptations have returned […]
Wall to Wall Prince at Hideaway (Review)
Janette Mason’s stellar imagination strikes again. – For a few years now, South London’s Hideaway has been honouring the music of Prince with its Wall to Wall Prince residency. The […]
Divalution at The Other Palace (Review)
One will leave a Divalution concert in reveries of belt-induced euphoria. – The group formerly known as Sapphire Soul took to the stage at London’s The Other Palace last night […]
Run To Me – Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar (Review)
A refreshing throwback with commanding vocals. – The website for Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar – a self-defined ‘roots ‘n’ roll’ group based in Toronto – makes the following statement […]
My H3art Says To You – Tracy Cruz (Review)
A sleek D’Angelo inspired ballad. – Inspired by D’Angelo, ‘My H3art Says To You’ is a 6-minute long ‘musical love apology letter’ in singer-songwriter Tracy Cruz’ own terms. ‘My H3art […]
Avery*Sunshine at Hideaway (Review)
Like a big helping of sticky toffee pudding, Avery Sunshine’s performance never ceases to comfort. – I felt both exhausted and liberated as Avery Sunshine, the stage name of Denise […]
Cornbury Music Festival, July 2018 (Preview)
Embedded in the rustic and leafy Cotswolds, the Great Tew Estate will be again be hosting the annual Cornbury Music Festival (13-15th July). Due to other commitments, The House That Soul […]
Alexander O’Neal at the London Palladium, 25th April 2018 (Review)
A ‘resurrection’ this was not, but fun and nostalgic? Sure. – Be warned. Despite the message of Alexander O’Neal‘s signature hit, there will be some (mild) criticisms in the below […]
Innervisions Festival, London, 3rd-14th July (Preview)
Holy smokes! In titillating soul music news, Adrian Gibson Music Productions (AGMP) are bringing a multivenue festival to London this summer. Running from 3rd – 14th July 2018, the Innervisions […]
Introducing: Anna Aarons
Who knew that a Pizza Express restaurant in Central London could put on a wonderful night of live music? For those that didn’t know, particular restaurants of this well-established pizza […]
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Review)
A clumsy piece of storytelling buoyed by Adrienne Warren’s raw charisma and talent. – The positive conclusion one can draw from Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is that a star […]
Electric Caf̩ РEn Vogue (Review)
A steady record with a couple of nostalgic triggers. Â Â – Vocally-skilled, enigmatic, and dangerously sexy, En Vogue had a clear edge in the competitive market of 1990s R&B. Since […]