funk/soul
Track: Marcus Alan Ward – Little Sunshine
Cleveland Ohio singer songwriter Marcus Alan Ward has just released a new slab of future funk in the shape of his new track Little Sunshine. After releasing music under the Freeze-Tag moniker, he’s reverted to his own name, and mixes up soid funk cuts with Ward’s gospel soul infused vocals and a healthy dose of …
EP: Chloe Leone – Domesticated
Chloe Leone is an up and coming songstress from Birmingham, now residing in London and making her first steps into the world of music. She has released her debut EP, the wonderfully cool and entrancing “Domesticated” which features four full tracks and two shorter skits which all showcase her terrific vocals and modern, engaging style. …
Playlist: Backseat Mafia Staff’s Favourite Prince Songs
The world is still in mourning after the loss of one of music’s greatest stars, Prince. At the time of writing this, still little is known as to the cause of his death. But to his fans it seems unimportant. He is gone, and regardless of why it happened, nothing will bring him back. Prince …
Live Review: Raleigh Ritchie / Raye at Club Academy, Manchester, 29/04/16
Raleigh Ritchie, sometimes known as Jacob Anderson or Grey Worm, has found time in his busy schedule to do a mini tour of the UK, covering his hometown Bristol, London and Manchester. The multi-talented performer is showcasing his debut album and probably showing a whole heap of fans of his acting roles that there’s more …
Feature: Prince – An obituary
I was peeling the potatoes for this evening’s meal, when my other half came in the kitchen, obviously in a state of shock. She showed me the message on her phone. Fuckin’ hell. Prince has gone. 2016 has been a terrifyingly brutal year for cultural heroes, and some will effect the individual more than others, …
Track: RKCB x Demo Taped – Open Arms
Ahead of heading down to SXSW, and fresh from playing a sold out show in their hometown Los Angeles, RKCB have teamed up with Atlanta producer and artist Demo Taped for a new soul/RnB infused single – Open Arms. Demo Taped himself is revving up for a US tour with Vallis Alps. Open arms has …
Reissue: Ashford & Simpson – I Wanna Be Selfish
Everyone loves stone classic Ain’t No Mountain High Enough but it was just one of the many hits penned by songwriting guns for hire Ashford & Simpson, But like many top class songwriters who provide the guide tracks as they demo their hits they decided to go for it themselves and their second album saw …
Album reissue: Chaka Khan – What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me
It’s ironic this album is seen as one of Chaka Khan’s more jazzy albums as it is way, way funkier than most artists could ever hope to be. This is the latest in a long line of fantastic reissues by BBR of lost soul /funk classics, and this is an album that really stands the …
Album Review: SIA – This Is Acting
There is an uneasy amount of hype surrounding Sia Furler’s forthcoming album, This Is Acting – Sia is seen as the new bastion of hope within a bloated pop music scene with her offbeat musical output lauding her to not only critics but more crucially the general populous (no pun intended) of mainstream audiences. You …
Track: Charles Bradley – Change for the World
Since when was an album by a 67 year old viewed as one of the most anticipated albums of the year? Well, it transpires since Brooklyn soul singer Charles Bradley announced his new record, Changes, out on April 1st via Dunham / Daptone records. Before being discovered, Bradley had led a hard, unremitting life struggling …