Soul
Premiere: The irrepressible Bryan Estepa exclusively unveils the pure pop/soul glitter of double A-side singles ‘Version Of Me’ and ‘Smile Away’.
Bryan Estepa has an ear for the sweetest sounding pop melodies that glitter like the stars in the firmament, and we are honoured to give you an exclusive listen to his new double A-side singles ‘Version Of Me’ and ‘Smile Away’. Estepa’s extraordinary ear for the light-as-air melodies and sweet refrains are at the fore …
News: Jazz Legend Gregory Porter Announces Long-Awaited Return to Australia This October
Award-winning jazz singer Gregory Porter is making his long-awaited return to Australia this October for his first major tour here since 2017. Over the past 15 years, the platinum-selling vocalist has steadily built a devoted following across the US, UK, and Europe, winning over audiences with his effortless blend of jazz, soul, gospel, and blues. …
Track: Ellen Beth Abdi delivers the beautifully soulful ‘Tenterhooks’
Ellen Beth Abdi’s new single, Tenterhooks, is a soulful slice of new jazz, luxuriating in its comfortable skin while subtly pushing at genre boundaries. Off-kilter synth lines and chiming piano figures purvey the track, adding texture and intrigue, but it’s Ellen’s beautiful vocal that truly steals the show. Her voice, rich with depth and emotion, …
Premiere: Chicago’s nicholas Blends Funk and Cinematic Flair in Latest Music Video For ‘Capitali$er’
Today, Chicago’s soulful songwriter nicholas premieres his striking new music video for the intoxicating single ‘Capitali$er’ on Backseat Mafia. If you missed the track’s drop back in December, now’s the time to catch up. It’s a bold, drop-everything-and-listen kind of hit, wrapping breezy, soulful instrumentation around sharp political commentary. Fans of Gorillaz will feel right …
Track: The 7:45s bring the classic soul sound in new single “The Way That I Love You”
Manchester collective The 7:45s are back with their new single, The Way That I Love You, and it’s another step closer to perfecting their classic soul sound. Out January 10th digitally on LRK Records, this relaxed, summery track is drenched in infectious grooves and vintage vibes, and precedes a 7” vinyl release in March With …
Track: Rocafort reissue two must have rare soul gems from Don Covay / Harvey Mandel on 7”
Rocafort Records kicks off 2025 with a stellar 7” reissue that’s a must-have for soul aficionados. The A-side, “If There’s a Will There’s a Way” by Don Covay and the Jefferson Lemon Blues Band, is a deep soul classic that pairs Covay’s gritty, heartfelt vocal with Donny Hathaway’s elegant, peerless arrangement. It’s a dry, textured …
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Album Review: Gitkin –‘Golden Age’: Punchy world-funk and twang guitar in a rootsy, global beats bundle.
US Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gitkin (aka Brian J) is a player who’s long been connecting Duane Eddy’s original twang and a world of other styles from Peruvian Cumbia to Saharan rock, Delta blues to New Orleans funk. Whether as co-ordinator of the indie meets soul collective Pimps of Joytime or collaborator with both Cyril …
Live Review & Gallery: From Rain to Riffs: How SXSW Sydney Day 2 Crushed Expectations
SXSW Sydney Day 2: Glam Rock, Soul Divas, and Metal Fury Tear Up the Stages
News: All Systems Go: SXSW Sydney 2024 Launches with Global Talent and Energy
SXSW Sydney 2024 Begins: A Celebration of Music, Ideas, and Innovation