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Gretchen Parlato – No Plan
Always an artist to watch in the current jazz landscape, Gretchen Parlato has been dropping several singles recently in anticipation of her upcoming album Flor, which will see its public release on March 5th. While her first two singles “Wonderful” and “Sweet Love” were thoroughly enjoyable and tasteful as ever, the release of her thirdContinue reading “Gretchen Parlato – No Plan”
Eloise – Hungover
As a lover of Eloise’s EP This Thing Called Living, and of her artistry in general, my expectations for her new releases were extremely high. The anticipation for her new music has grown in 2021, making the pressure high for her first single ‘Hungover’, released on February 12th. Despite the weight of expectation, ‘Hungover’ doesContinue reading “Eloise – Hungover”
The Vinyl Verdict: Albums vs Playlists
Albums and playlists are each distinct and unique – they provide the listener with very different journeys, making the debate surrounding them a timeless one. The divisive debate of whether we should listen to albums or playlists will be argued by each of us, hopefully allowing us to bring some new ideas to an iconicContinue reading “The Vinyl Verdict: Albums vs Playlists”
An Interview with Amapola
Today’s article is another ‘upcoming artist’ feature – we had the pleasure of interviewing Amapola, a four-piece band who are becoming established on the London music scene. Coming from a wide range of influences and musical backgrounds, Amapola’s music can be described as future-soul, jazz, or even hip-hop beat making after their collab with Peigh.Continue reading “An Interview with Amapola”
Free Your Jazz (and let your thoughts expand)
The scary world of free-jazz seems pretty impenetrable at first, even pretentious. Fans may be quick to dismiss its squealing saxophones as undermining genuinely virtuosic players like Charlie Parker, while simultaneously even managing to be over-indulgent. There’s also no obvious reason to bother to start exploring it, since somebody who thinks you should be listeningContinue reading “Free Your Jazz (and let your thoughts expand)”
Conor Albert & Alice Auer – Crazy He Calls Me
Multi-instrumentalist, beat maker and bedroom producer, Conor Albert is one to watch on the London music scene in 2021. Having only started releasing music in 2019, Albert has gained a following through his collaborations with artists such as Marie Dahlstrom and Carmody, and holding his own with the grooves he’s creating. Alice Auer is alsoContinue reading “Conor Albert & Alice Auer – Crazy He Calls Me”
Wandering Wires – Queen of the Night
Oxford-based band Wandering Wires were just beginning to emerge onto the London jazz scene when the global pandemic locked down the nation. Their newest single ‘Queen of the Night’ came out in March, but hasn’t gained the attention it deserves as a new release. The collaboration between neo-soul harmony, vocals which nod to trad, andContinue reading “Wandering Wires – Queen of the Night”
Amir Oosman – When I See You EP
Released almost a year ago in February 2020, Amir Oosman and LEJKEYS’ collaboration on When I See You flew under the radar. For many neo-soul fans, its highly refreshing yet familiar sound will surely grant it a place as one of the year’s best hidden gems. The unusual alliance between two greats in their respectiveContinue reading “Amir Oosman – When I See You EP”
Sipprell – Bad History EP
Soulful vocalist Sipprell has released a new EP in 2020: ‘Bad History’ is an exciting addition to the amazing releases coming from the R&B genre this year, and is a testament to up and coming artists whose work is as polished, creative and inspiring as bigger names. The 6 track EP is a cohesive journeyContinue reading “Sipprell – Bad History EP”
Sam Eagle – Something Out of Nothing
Released at the end of November, Sam Eagle’s newest effort Something Out of Nothing has been an unexpected favourite of mine in the past week, offering an array of pretty tantalising musical ideas while being seriously pleasant for any indie/dream pop fans looking for something a little more soulful to brighten up their lockdown. Continue reading “Sam Eagle – Something Out of Nothing”
An Interview with S-Ilo
We’ve got some exciting new content for you – this is the first of our new ‘upcoming artists’ interviews, beginning with S-Ilo! For those who don’t know, he is a rising figure on the lo-fi scene, making his name as a prolific bedroom producer and collaborator, but is also a highly talented multi-instrumentalist with aContinue reading “An Interview with S-Ilo”
Sophie Marks – River
Sophie Marks is best known for her covers and originals shared on Instagram – her soulful yet subtle vocals and self-made beats help her to stand out against other artists on the platform. Yet Marks is also beginning to release music on Spotify, diversifying from online platforms to the ‘real world’ industry. This transition fromContinue reading “Sophie Marks – River”
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