When faced with injustice, separation and scorn, art and music consistently step forward – to capture the moment, inspire kindness and belief in brighter tomorrows, and on a more personal level; to escape from the noise and weight of the outside world. Another aspiring songwriter gifted lashings of opportunity from modern production tools, De Nosaj … Continued
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Soul-Pop vocals and mellow production, harmonies and heartfelt sentiments – Stay In My Arms marks a distinct introduction to the contemporary audio project of Maurice Norwood.
Prior to her Valentine’s Jazz Night performance in New York this weekend, we caught an interview with esteemed singer and artist Shira Bartov, to talk about her inspiring journey from ambitious young creative to established international performer. Here’s the conversation in full. * * * Hi Shira, great to connect with you! To introduce things, … Continued
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.
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.