Stunning natural vocals and plenty of space for expression – a seamless combination of folk, jazz, and blues – French-American artist Zoé Basha bares all with an a cappella introduction, as the poetic musings and stories of her new album Gamble pour gracefully through the airwaves.
Jazz
“My passion for the drums was sparked at the age of 4 when I first sat at my dad’s drumkit! He is a hobby drummer so there was always access to drums in the basement of my family home. Furthermore, listening to my parent’s CD’s by Queen and the Red Hot Chili Peppers really inspired me to play the drums at an early age.”
Backed by a clear and concise knowledge of music’s past, The Karma Of Trust offers a heavy opening track, both political and topical, before proceeding into an album that’s self-described as something purely for ‘the people’.
Soul and funk acoustic songwriter and vocalist Ged Wilson captures a smoky jazz vibe, smoothly blending nostalgia and the clarity of modern times. Regular Man is a catchy and relatable groove and song, built around a funky guitar and keys combination, and short lines that confidently reflect upon the scenes and implications of being a Regular Man.
From their brand new album Time Machine, Avant-garde indie project Fracktura draws upon an unprecedented fusion of influences, effectively inciting their own sense of creative freedom and direction, for the chaotic yet smooth jazz-industrial dream space that is I Hear The Wind.
An openly artistic Irreversible Kick let raw passion and energy take precedence, throughout the fearlessly performative, genre-fusing intensity and versatility of their seven-track album Calon cysgul.
Organic music that just works, connects and needs not to be analysed. NoCopyright capture attention for the sheer seductive groove and vocal prowess of their opening moments, as Fellow Song slowly but surely tightens its creative grip.
Digital composition is timeless in many ways, and when the music has this organic, natural and profoundly human feel, it’s all the more important and valuable, when piercing through the noise and artificial electronic design of late.
Dreamy old-school production rising into a fully-loaded jazz to neo-classical production – Keith Eatmon sets a smooth and engaging vibe, with the opening warmth and subsequently genre-blending journey of Jamaica.
Christmas with a twist – heartfelt songwriting and organic musicianship, soulful vocals, and a depth of a backstory that inspires and warms at this time of year. Jordan Waring joins forces with Tony Hightower, for the evocative yet uplifting good vibes of Christmas at Rockerfeller Center.
Introducing a world music ensemble that’s easily worth your time. Tunday Akintan and The Yorubeat Band have captured an hour-plus live performance of original songs, peaking with the raspy vocal introduction and colourful horn section of Lion of Africa.
Classically trained and showcasing a likable balancing of meandering classical guitar and quirky, theatrical vocals, leo. drives with a clear sense of personality and groove, for december blues.