We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
Here is a (belated) round-up of some strong soul singles in the past few months! Avery Wilson – ‘Kiss the Sky’ An alum of The Voice whose vocal talents have […]
Check out the newest music from Aaron Frazer, Will Heard, Beverley Knight, and OURAA! Aaron Frazer – ‘Bring You a Ring’ A founding member of Durand Jones & the Indications, […]
I’ve been waiting a few years for this song to be released, ever since I first heard Acantha Lang perform it at Soho’s Pizza Express Live. An anthemic, brassy number, […]
Best known for his guest vocals on the dance track “Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine)” by Austrian electronic music duo Klangkarussell, Will Heard is a London-based singer-songwriter who can boast collaborations […]
Reuben James will be unveiling a new album this summer, released on his own record label Rufio Records. The pianist, vocalist and songwriter says: “Champagne Kisses is an album for people […]
Hailing from the London Borough of Newham, neo-soul artist Lizzie Berchie released her debut EP Under the Sun in July 2022. She deservedly attracted buzz from soul/R&B tastemakers like The Blues Project […]
Jamaican singer-songwriter J-Summa flexes a mightily soulful voice on debut single “Heaven and Home”. Beginning in an agile, Al Green-ish falsetto before descending into a grainy, weathered chest voice, J-Summa […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]