Continuing our musical journey, next up we have London band, Magazine Gap, giving us a fresh dose of musical creativity. This 3 piece are developing their own unique sound by combining a range of groovy genres includes, pop soul, funk and rock. This sound has taking them across the world performing at some of the […]
Listen: The OM Sound – Tipping Point EP
Today’s tunes come from the musical stylings of The OM Sound. This dynamic music collective loves to fuse elements of hip hop, soul, electronica, and world instruments to create a truly hypnotic sound that serves as inspiration for their socially, environmentally, and spiritually conscious messages. They sent us over their latest release to checkout called […]
Video: Stacey Solomon – Shy
Stacey Solomon is delighted to announce that her long-awaited debut album ‘Shy’ is released today through Conehead and has debuted a #1 on the iTunes Vocal chart. The title track is a real gem with tons of soul and feeling. Peep the video below and leave your thoughts in the comments enjoY!
Listen: Stronger/Soulsister (prod by Dmani Rhodes)
Ready to kick back and take it easy this weekend? If so, you may want to put your stereo on and tune into Texas R&B/soul artist, Tey Yaniis. This 25 year old lyricist is bringing his old soul personality to his sound by blending genres such as hip-hop, neo-soul, chill out and poetry in order […]
Listen: N Wolex – No Regrets
We got some new music for your ears this Friday morning. This new tune comes courtesy of Nicholas Wolex (a.k.a N Wolex), an African native based in South-East London. Once a former fashion and editorial model, he now is a self-taught composer who lives, sleeps and breathes all things music. He recently release a new […]
Video: Zara McFarlane – Open Heart
Zara McFarlane releases a new video from her new album If You Knew Her. This beautifully shot video goes well with the audio which is honestly repeat-worthy. The sounds of her voice combined with the hits on that kalimba are everything. Check it out and support if you enjoy. An open heart is both a […]
Listen: The Band Called FUSE
Found this new band on our Facebook page called The Band Called FUSE. They posted a video to one of their tracks called “Soul Rock Anthem” and it’s awesome — it is soul rock in every sense of the word, sort of reminds me of POD (#throwback) Listen to the track below and let us […]
Video: Harleighblu – Let Me Be
Need some soul in your life? Well we got what you covered. Uk based singer/songwriter, Harleighblu, sent us over the video to the latest single from her debut album, Forget Me Not, which dropped in October. The track is called “Let Me Be” and showcases the singers distinctive vocal charisma and deep, catchy hip hop-infused soul […]
Emerging: Ruth Koleva
Ruth Koleva is a Bulgarian soul songstress who has the ability to handle multiple genres and tempos to make her into a highly versatile artist. Inspired by such artists as Erykah Badu and Jill Scott, Ruth manages to both tip her hat to the classics which have informed her sound, while still saying something new […]
Single: Nostalgia 77 – An Angel With No Halo
We are always a fan of music that doesn’t follow the beaten path. Nostalgia 77‘s new single, “An Angel With No Halo,” does just that. With the help of fellow collaborator and German singer, Rosa Peit, this London producer/songwriter has created an interesting vibe that some have called “psychedelic pop-noir.” Pulling heavy from jazz and […]
Teni Is Your New ‘Afrodisiac’
Teni is a London based soul singer and producer who has just released her debut album, Afrodisiac. When you listen to her tunes you will notice a timeless soulful, sensual jazz and afrobeat inspired piece with sultry vocals, dirty bass lines and hypnotic afro guitars. Drawing on a wide variety of influences that include everything […]
Single: Villebillies – Love Is Kind Of Crazy
Hailing from the underground scene in Louisville KY, Villebillies just released an addicting new single called “Love Is Kind Of Crazy.” The single features a well-flipped sample from Dusty Springfield’s “Spooky.” Villebillies’ sound is marked with a unique blend of urban and roots music, with each of the three frontmen (Demi Demaree, Dustin “Tuck” Tucker, […]
Video: Naomi Pilgrim – No Gun
Check it, fresh up this morning we have new music from DJ/Producer/Artist, Naomi Pilgrim. After years of lending her voice to others and playing other people’s music from behind the decks, it is time for Naomi Pilgrim to take the leap in the form of her debut single, “No Gun.” It’s a gritty mix of dub, […]
New Music: Cleo Sol – Teardrop
Retro-futuristic soul-pop artist, Cleo Sol, released a new track, “Teardrop,” this week. It is a beautiful mash-up of The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” and Cleo’s lyrics in the opening verse. The track showcases Cleo’s diversity as an artist. She has a style and sound that is truly her own, which along with […]
Blind Benny (@blindbenny) – No Honor
Here is the latest single from Blind Benny, aka Jade + Jonathan Carmelli. “No Honor”, off of their forthcoming No Honor EP. The hauntingly beautiful track features Jade at her most nuanced and its an overall very well done track. “No Honor” is available for free download below:
Stephanie Morillo (@radiomorillo) – Love Language EP
I was going back and forth on whether to post this or not, but I decided why not! My debut EP, Love Language, was released this past February 14th on BandCamp and features compositions and arrangements from Fatihah Yaacob of Sadko, Implosion Quintet, Walter Rafael Garcia of Transit Venus and The ROAR. If you’re in […]
Yuna (@yunamusic) – Live Your Life
Malaysian songbird Yuna just released the first single off of her forthcoming album today on FADER Label. “Live Your Life”, produced by Pharrell, is an inspiring, laidback, funk-infused pop tune that contains all of Yuna’s dream-invoking prowess along with some easygoing drums. Here’s “Live Your Life” by Yuna:
Jessie Ware (@Jessie_Ware) – Strangest Feeling
Today, one of my friends tweeted me Jessie Ware and Sampha’s video, “Valentine”, which is absolutely gorgeous. Her take on electronic, R&B/soul infused music reminds me, vaguely, of Jesse Boykins III in its unabashed, fearless, and imperfect beauty (talk about a mouthful). It doesn’t do too much or try too hard, qualities I appreciate beyond […]
Blind Benny (@blindbenny) – The Lucid EP
Jade is back, this time as the frontwoman of the band Blind Benny. The group just dropped their new EP, entitled “The Lucid EP”, and it’s available for free download on Soundcloud. Here’s “The Lucid EP” by Blind Benny:
Habib Koite – Wassiye
This weekend I was revisiting my old Putumayo records when I came across Habib Koite‘s “Wassiye”, originally off of his 1998 album, Ma Ya. It’s been on repeat all weekend and I’m sure you won’t find it hard to see why. Enjoy!