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’ […]
Upcoming Shows at Pizza Express Live, London, May – July 2022
Read about the upcoming shows at one of our favourite venues for live jazz and soul music – Pizza Express Live! Disco superstars The Real Thing kick things off on Thursday 2nd June. […]
Ledisi – ‘Knockin” (Review)
Soul singer Ledisi has re-recorded her 2009 tune ‘Knockin” for upcoming documentary Take Me To The River: New Orleans, a story of the city’s rich musical history. Ledisi’s vocals are […]
Sydney Fay – ‘Until the End’ (Review)
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sydney Fay exhibits captivating phrasing on folksy jazz tune ‘Until the End’. With a style reminiscent of Norah Jones, Fay nestles herself within a gorgeously minimalist arrangement of […]
Soul Legends Unite for All-Star ‘Giants of Soul’ UK Tour
The Giants of Soul Tour is on its way and ready to come to a venue near you from September to October 2022 and is a must see, must hear, […]
Curtis Harding at Electric Brixton (Review)
Soul singer Curtis Harding proves he can rock out too – Hailed by The Guardian as one of ‘the new stars of classic soul’, Curtis Harding has plenty to offer […]
Louise Golbey at Pizza Express Live (Review)
As the new Mercedes EQS traverses both urban and mountainous landscapes in the brand’s glossy ad, a dreamy 1950s-inspired ballad plays. The mesmerising voice on the ad belongs to London-based […]
Ashley Henry – ‘Melanin’ (Review)
A vocalist, pianist and composer from South London, Ashley Henry has enjoyed the company of Jean Toussaint and Robert Glasper on stage. The follow-up to his buzzy album debut Beautiful […]
Alex Webb – British Standard Time (Review)
Songwriter and pianist Alex Webb provides a charming collection of jazz reinventions and new readings of jazz classics in his collaborative album British Standard Time. The achingly soulful Tony Momrelle performs […]