Sublime new music suddenly hits the airwaves, an already impactful Amanda Aponte reaches peak vocal and lyrical embrace, for the emotional depths and enhcnating melodies, of what i didn’t get to say.
Soul
Promising a much needed and welcomed change of direction for the modern indie scene, UK songwriter and esteemed live performer Bradly Jago brings the fluidity and emotion of soul music back to the forefront, with the addictively stylish, melodic and – frankly, cool – single Killer Queen.
Dark pop meets with an unmistakable identity and soul, as singer and songwriter Aÿddo presents the ambient yet impassioned, honest and gritty new single Secret Victim.
Having grown up heavily influenced by Motown and the legendary stage pros like Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jackson, the inspiration for Mandu Soul’s style is clear, but alongside that, there’s also a contemporary and clean finish to the new track, and a certain delicacy and character to his voice – all of which gifts Destiny a bold sense of individual charm.
The six-minute epic that is SPACE introduces the work of an introspective yet hopeful songwriter – someone intent on inspiring others, and celebrating the power of music in connecting people across eras, spaces and circumstances.
Brilliantly smooth production lights up an organic soul set-up and song. Rok Major introduces his 2025 album Never Too Late, with the old-school fluidity, charm, and smart bars of Love.
Midwest Americana icon Eric Hagan is renowned for his gospel-like depth of sound and story. His recent EP of originals, the five-track collection Americana Lonesome, is a fine example of the prowess, talent, focus and heartfelt escapism of his approach. And from that project, the mighty Accuse Me is a divinely soulful ode to both melancholic disconnection and self-reflective empowerment.
The simplicity of an old-school rhythm boldly elevated by a huge modern production and piercingly relatable concept. Peter Lord gifts Prince-like vocals and unrelenting passion, to a cinematic audio explosion (rightfully so), for the enchanting and unforgettable BOOM.
Themes of disconnection and lostness resound amidst a juxtaposed musical optimism. Kikimora confront the devaluing of love, with the funky soul and jazz tones of No Loving.
Soulful RnB vocals cascade through a quiet and thoughtful mix. Erthe St. James blends organic, tribal rhythms and Gospel vibes, with a conceptual poignancy that’s bold and beautiful, for the sensational new album Soul Nepotism.
Divinely smooth vocals, expressive adlibs and evocative, soulful melodic threads – Ruth Brown delivers the songwriting and musicality required to hit the space with lasting impact, as her seven-track EP A Moment Of Truth graces the airwaves.
Beginning with the shoulder-swaying soul-rock swagger of Good Boy, the project offers an AI vocal lead and meandering bass and guitars, jazz hi-hats, and a few lyrical twists of modern scorn and originality, for a good-vibes listen that’s interesting and nostalgic all at once.