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 […]
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 […]
‘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’ […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]