Leading with a little bit of something lush and lovely – a guitar sound melodic and soulful, followed by an equally evocative tempo in the beat. Fonz brings fast but gentle bars and subtle melodies to the already appealing groove of Say That, and it’s a smooth and frankly cool introduction to an elusive but talented artist.
Soul Pop
Imagining what might happen if love was an actual physical entity, Oh, Love considers what we might say to Love, after having attempted to live without its joy for many years, or after having experienced consistent heartbreak.
The uniquely angelic, falsetto and soulful vocals of Eli Purks return this summer with an expressive synth-pop and RnB crossover track, in the form of the evocative Feels Like Forever.
Diversifying an already colourful repertoire, cmon3tta delivers a totally different vibe for this single, channelling a lifelong adoration for eighties stars like Whitney Houston and Betty Who, for the disco-soaked stylistics of 98.6 Degrees.
Soul-funk aspirations and a live band arrangement back up empowering sentiments and smooth, stylish vocals from Lael Summer – The Lael Project delivers a classic but fresh fusion of traits, for the timeless new single It’s About Soul.
Taking the time to be still, to listen and let the music and the space surrounding it connect with humanity and heart. Northampton-based singer and songwriter Sali Clinton captures the essence of a moment, with the vulnerability and soulful, intimate waves of So Long.
Nostalgic RnB blends the spacious sound-design of a smooth old-school beat with a subtle twist of guitar. Meanwhile, soulful RnB vocals bring intimacy and harmonies, across an eclectic soundscape that evolves and changes – as per the rising emotion of the songwriting.
Something sublimely soulful, built around a passion and talent for songwriting that feels like an extension of the self – poetic and personal, but also mysterious; intimate yet vast. The kind of talent that once lit up the airwaves, now requiring a little deeper of a dig to find.
Stoned is far more complex and evocative than its title perhaps implies, a clever take that proceeds to explore the true impact of sexual abuse. The song follows a strong groove from a timeless NMDA, and is naturally elevated by the sheer resilience and grit of Isabelle’s unrivalled passion, presence, and power as a vocalist.
In escaping the tyranny of her homeland Iran, the boldly soulful and captivating singer and songwriter Shery M has found solace and escapism through her unwavering passion for music and performance.
With minimal lyrics and a low-key neo-jazz ambient groove underneath, the song features smooth and breathy, intimate vocals from our leading artist, and it’s a divine voice – delicate and impassioned, nuanced and skilful in meandering through these long-form questions.
Brilliant basslines, soulful vocals, quirky but satisfying melodies and a fiercely human sense of passion and live-music vibrancy. Scottish artist and producer Novaborn captures a moment of pure addictive escapism, with the soaring stomp and seduction of Gone.