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 […]
Gladys Knight at Royal Albert Hall, 2022 (Review)
It is easy to make allowances for legacy artists whose voices, after 50 years or so in the business, may not be in tip-top shape. But no such allowances should […]
Mica Millar – Heaven Knows (Review)
Mancunian singer Mica Millar displays an array of soulful influences on her richly explorative debut album. Flavoured with retro soul, piano-driven balladry, and blue-eyed soul midtempos, Heaven Knows is a tight, cohesive […]
Our favourite Gladys Knight live performances!
The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight is again gracing the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, having last performed there in 2019. You can buy tickets here. In advance of […]
Ego Ella May – ‘The Morning Side of Love’ (Review)
Enchanting neo-soul chanteuse Ego Ella May offers a modern reinterpretation of a 1970s jazz instrumental with ‘The Morning Side of Love’, originally released by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton on […]
Dionne Warwick at the London Palladium (Review)
The 2020s have already been full of surprises. Obviously, the global coronavirus pandemic sits at the top of the list. But I’m not sure many anticipated the rise of Dionne […]
Jen Kearney – Atlantic (Review)
With its deep, soulful hues with jazzy character, Atlantic is a sterling four-song EP from Boston-based musician Jen Kearney. Inspired by her time living in London, Kearney explains: “It’s a personal […]
BBC Proms Concerts for Soul Fans
Though primarily a classical concert series, the BBC Proms has often catered to fans of soul, jazz, and blues. We’re still reeling from their 2019 tribute to Nina Simone, featuring […]
The Drifters Girl – Original Cast Album (Review)
An Olivier-nominated musical, The Drifters Girl tells the story of the iconic vocal group and their pioneering manager Faye Treadwell – who oversaw The Drifters’ fluctuating line-ups and competition from […]
Singles Round-Up – April 2022
Here’s our latest round-up of March-April releases, with new music from Acantha Lang, Danny Toeman, Quinn Oulton feat. Moses Boyd, and Jennifer Holliday! Acantha Lang – ‘River Keep Runnin” THTSB […]
Lady Blackbird at the Union Chapel (Review)
‘A masterclass in phrasing.’ A stint with Epic Records as an R&B artist did not take Marley Munroe where she needed (or deserved) to be. Now performing under the name […]
Reuben James – ‘What U Need’ (Review)
Soulful vocalist and pianist Reuben James trails the release of his Tunnel Vision mixtape with new single ‘What U Need’. Featuring slick flows from Chicago rapper Ric Wilson, ‘What U Need’ […]