Durand Jones – ‘Lord Have Mercy’ (Review)
Durand Jones & the Indications are exciting soul revivalists, but the solo output of their members warrants equal excitement. Founding member Aaron Frazer gave us a strong solo project in […]
Joss Stone at the London Palladium (Review)
Twenty years ago, 16-year old Joss Stone released The Soul Sessions. Comprised primarily of 1960s/70s deep-cuts – with a White Stripes cover thrown in the mix – The Soul Sessions intrigued both […]
Lady Blackbird – ‘Woman’ (Review)
Lady Blackbird is on a roll. The husky-voiced songstress, paired with producer Chris Siegfried, has not made a single misstep since she released Black Acid Soul in the autumn of […]
Adi Oasis – ‘Multiply’ (Review)
French Caribbean singer-songwriter and bassist Adi Oasis (formerly Adeline) has several soulful, groove-laden earworms to her name. This writer’s favourite is probably “Whisper My Name” (from her eponymous album), closely […]
Dakota Jones – ‘Sugar Pie’ (Review)
Vocalist Tristan Carter-Jones, bassist Scott Jet Kramp, drummer Steve Ross, and guitarist Eddy Marshall comprise funky four-piece Dakota Jones. The group released their debut album Black Light in 2021, exciting the soul […]
Dr. Brittnay L. Proctor discusses her new study on Minnie Riperton
Dr. Brittnay L. Proctor – Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Race and Media in the School of Media Studies at The New School, USA – has recently released her study on […]
Best Soul Concerts of 2022
Here are The House That Soul Built’s favourite concerts of the year! 5. Gladys Knight at Royal Albert Hall (REVIEW) Thank goodness for us that the reigning Empress of Soul […]
Best Soul Songs of 2022
As 2023 approaches – with more exciting soul music on the horizon – read below and listen to the The House That Soul Built’s favourite soul songs of 2022! Honourable […]
Gabriels – Angels & Queens Part 1 (Review)
After an uneven and rocky stint on American Idol in 2011, I did not expect Jacob Lusk to re-emerge a decade later fronting one of the most exciting soul debuts […]
Mica Millar – ‘Will I See You Again’ (Review)
Mica Millar has attracted some much deserved buzz with her throaty-voiced ‘blue-eyed soul’. Her command of the wistful ballad is underscored by ‘Will I See You Again’, a bluesy soul […]
Hil St Soul – Back in Love (Review)
Hil St Soul is part of the fabric of British soul. A collaborative partnership between vocalist Hilary Mwelwa and producer Victor Redwood-Sawyerr, Hil St Soul released their debut Soul Organic […]
Tawiah & Al Moore – Ertha (Review)
British soul singer Tawiah has collaborated with writer and artist Al Moore to produce the captivating Ertha, a concept album based on Moore’s poetry and set to Tawiah’s music. Moore’s […]
Acantha Lang – ‘Carry The Weight’ (Review)
A thematic companion to her ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright‘, ‘Carry The Weight’ is another anthem of support and perseverance from Acantha Lang. Delivering a well-paced performance, Lang warms up the […]
Jazz Voice 2022 (Review)
The strongest Jazz Voice in years The EFG London Jazz Festival began 30 years ago. And 15 years ago, the Jazz Voice gala was introduced. The brainchild of composer Guy […]