Rob Picazo – ‘Soothe My Soul’ (Review)
Emerging artist Rob Picazo, born in Madrid but based in the South-East of England, shows his command of the soul ballad with ‘Soothe My Soul’ – the second single and […]
Lady Blackbird – ‘Feel It Comin’ (Review)
‘Feel It Comin’ sees the uber-talented Lady Blackbird depart from the anguished jazz-soul of her previous releases. With Phil Spectorish production from Chris Seefried and Bad Sounds, ‘Feel It Comin’ […]
Jamison Ross – JAMO (Review)
Artists like Jamison Ross may make you wait between releases, but that is with good reason. The prodigal drummer, vocalist and producer already has two Grammy nominations under his belt (one […]
Jalen N’Gonda – ‘Just Like You Used To’ (Review)
In a partnership as logical (and enjoyable) as bread and butter, Daptone Records has added London-based musician Jalen N’Gonda to its roster. Raised just outside of Washington D.C, N’Gonda – […]
Round-Up: Samara Joy, Danny Toeman, Le BAHO, Wendy Moten
Read our reviews of new material from Samara Joy, Danny Toeman, Le BAHO, and Wendy Moten! Samara Joy – ‘Can’t Get Out of This Mood’ Hailing from the Bronx, New […]
Lee Fields – ‘Sentimental Fool’ (Review)
Talk about longevity in soul, Lee Fields released his first record in 1969 and is still making new music. The soul veteran – who made a brief foray into real […]
Jules Buckley & Sheléa honour Aretha (Review)
Though monikered the ‘Queen of Soul’, Aretha Franklin mastered the realms of jazz, blues, and gospel with unwavering conviction. Celebrated recently in both the biopic Respect and the National Geographic […]
Lady Blackbird – ‘Did Somebody Make a Fool Out of You’ (Review)
Sometimes covering someone else’s material can be the most powerful demonstration of one’s artistry. Black Acid Soul, the debut album from the magnificent Lady Blackbird, with its stripped down renderings of […]
Jules Buckley Discusses His Aretha Prom
This season of the BBC Proms will honour the late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. With his newly formed ensemble, conductor Jules Buckley will join forces with vocalist and Quincy […]
Angela Winbush, Regina Belle, and Brenda Russell in Concert (Review)
Three soul music icons finally made it to the Barbican for this special, one-night-only event. London was hit by a ‘Soul Explosion’ last night as three musicians steeped in the […]
Thee Sacred Souls – ‘Easier Said Than Done’ / ‘Overflowing’ (Review)
San Diego-based outfit Thee Sacred Souls impressed this writer with their debut ‘Can I Call You Rose‘ a few years ago. They bring the same laidback energy and gentle soulfulness […]
Cynthia Erivo – Legendary Voices (Review)
“I’m basically indulging myself,” joked Cynthia Erivo, thrilled to make her BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall performing songs recorded by her most adored vocalists. But, in choosing […]
Jamison Ross – ‘Tell Me You Love Me’ (Review)
It’s been a while since we heard new material from Jamison Ross, the Grammy-nominated artist who combines virtuosic drumming with sonorous vocals. Ross’ last studio project, 2018’s All For One, included […]
Acantha Lang – ‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ (Review)
‘It’s Gonna Be Alright’ is a feel-good tune from the bluesy Acantha Lang, flavoured with the vintage horns and live instrumentation we’ve come to expect from this talented artist. Her […]