Thursday, May 2 2013
Alice Russell: To Dust
Fifth solo album from authentic soul diva Alice Russell deserves to see her claim her rightful place in the vanguard of the current female singer-songwriter explosion.
Thursday, April 4 2013
Charles Bradley: Victim of Love
Throughout Victim of Love, Bradley exhibits vocals rich in soul, grit, and emotion.
Sunday, January 27 2013
Solid Steel Radio Show 25/1/2013 Part 1 + 2 - Coldcut (MP3)
British electronic duo Coldcut head up this week's edition of the Solid Steel Radio Show, which Ninja Tune presents on their Soundcloud.
Tuesday, January 22 2013
Kylie Auldist: Still Life
Hearkening back to the days of classic soul, Still Life is an updated retro-soul affair that serves as a solid testament to R&B singer Auldist's artistry.
Monday, August 20 2012
Belleruche: Rollerchain
An initially intriguing affair that ultimately succeeds more as a novelty.
Thursday, July 19 2012
Wendy Rene: After Laughter Comes Tears
After Laughter Comes Tears presents a full and satisfying picture of a figure that has only been visible in glimpses and shadows.
Friday, October 21 2011
Beta Hector: Sunbeam Insulin
Beta Hector is successful on Sunbeam Insulin in marrying diverse and seemingly contrarian styles of music together into an almost seamless blend of electronic pop.
Thursday, October 13 2011
Lake Street Dive: Live at the Lizard Lounge
Live at the Lizard Lounge, which was recorded earlier this year at a Boston-area hometown show, has an amazing soundtrack but a rather underwhelming video to accompany it.
Wednesday, October 12 2011
Trombone Shorty: For True
If Lenny Kravitz came out of the New Orleans brass band scene ...
Jim Keller: Soul Candy
If you like Americana, Soul Candy is a sweet and agreeable slice of sugar-coated confectionary that won’t make your teeth ache.
