Ledisi – ‘Anything For You’ (Review)
R&B/soul songstress Ledisi has enjoyed much acclaim in the past few years. Her last album, Let Love Rule (2017), was nominated for ‘Best R&B Album’ at the Grammys. Last summer, […]
Thee Sacred Souls – ‘Can I Call You Rose’ (Review)
In these uncertain, anxiety-ridden times, at least we can be grateful for the soothing soul music coming our way. Based out of San Diego, Thee Sacred Souls is the union […]
Brian Scartocci – ‘Trust In Love’ (Review)
A retro soul performer based in Austin, Texas, Brian Scartocci fronted various local bands before deciding to pursue a career a soloist. Back in 2012 he featured on The Voice […]
Ghosts of Our Former Selves – ‘The Island’ (Review)
London-based soul trio Ghosts Of Our Former Selves comprises singer Theo Brehony, guitarist Sanderson Rocha. and producer Fred Ala. Their latest release ‘The Island’, from their upcoming sophomore album, draws […]
Gary Beals – ‘Me For Me’ (Review)
Returning from a hiatus since 2009, Canadian artist Gary Beals is set to release his third studio album Bleed My Truth this year. Raised in the predominantly black rural community […]
Round-Up Mid-March
Life’s a bit shit at the moment isn’t it? Bars closed, theatre and live music cancelled, no pasta in the supermarkets. Here at The House That Soul Built, we’re hoping […]
The Sensational Barnes Brothers – ‘Trying To Go Home’ (Review)
The Sensational Barnes Brothers. The name sounds like it could belong to a gospel revue act doing the rounds across the Chitlin’ Circuit. The brothers are vocalists Chris and Courtney […]
Wayne Hernandez Sings Marvin Gaye (Review)
‘You lot are either very stupid, or amazing,‘ said Wayne Hernandez to his audience at Pizza Express Holborn (13/03). Temporarily banishing the spectre of COVID19, Hernandez and his band played […]
Ruby Turner – Love Was Here (Review)
While Ruby Turner is still best experienced live, Love Was Here is arguably her strongest solo release to date – As dynamic and exciting as contemporary soul music can be, […]
Whitney Houston Hologram Tour (Review)
The ‘hologramification’ of Whitney Houston is far from perfect, but serves as an outlet for audiences eager to celebrate her legacy – Are hologram tours ‘music’s final frontier‘ as Rolling […]
Gogowé – ‘Bodé’ (Review)
The House That Soul Built is excited to cover a piece of music from the Afrosoul persuasion – a sub-genre of soul music we’ve admittedly overlooked in the past. Sent […]
Polly Gibbons at The Pheasantry (Review)
A lukewarm first set gave way to some vulnerable, powerfully-sung readings in the second – Raised in a small market town in Suffolk, Polly Gibbons landed her first jazz gig […]
Kim Dawson feat. Wil Blades- ‘Try’ (Review)
A performer with soul and funk band Matador! Soul Sounds, Kim Dawson currently teaches at Swallow Hill Music and the University of Colorado, Denver. From the scarcity of information and […]
Round-Up March 2020
Durand Jones & The Indications – ‘Young Americans’ (David Bowie cover) The title track of his 1975 album, Bowie based the melody and arrangement of ‘Young Americans’ (like the rest […]