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One of the most captivating albums we've heard on Ubiquity in a long time -- and one of the most gentle, too! Damon Aaron's a wonderfully skilled singer/songwriter -- one with a pensive, quiet sort of feel -- but never in ways that are sleepy or noodly. Instead, he brings a bit of soul to his... read more

Jazzy soul and cosmic grooves served up warmly by Afro Elements -- their long awaited full length debut for the Freestyle label! Afro Elements does a pretty sweet job of blending diverse elements for an expansive, but somehow tightly groovy sound -- recalling the funky keyboards groove of prime... read more

Man, Akiko always knows how to keep things interesting -- always moving between different genres and styles, to serve up a fresh new groove with each release! This set's got the singer hitting a host of British rock tunes, mostly from the 80s -- doing them with a harder edge than you might expect... read more

Sweet modern soul from Philip Alexander -- a singer with smoothly commanding vocal approach the swept us in right away -- here dropping one of strongest nusoul efforts we've heard in a long time! Philip's rich vocal arrangements are the lead element throughout -- and he has an excellent way of... read more

A fantastic album from Gerald Alston -- a tribute to the mighty Sam Cooke, but one that's sung with lots of Alston's own charm as well! We're normally not big fans of tribute sets like this, but the setting turns out to be a perfect one for Gerald -- a batch of classic tunes, recorded with a... read more

An uplifting blend of laidback, percolating spacey soul & jazz atmosphere with direct, resonant vocals from Michelle Amador! The sound is a mix of live instrumentation and programmed elements, and it's a natural synthesis -- and Michelle has the voice that works just as well in mellow club... read more

Chapter two, and an even deeper set than India Arie's first Testimony album -- a record that shows a lot of growth in India's music, and a style that's even more mature and righteous than before! Arie's acoustic guitar is a key part of the instrumentation, and the album features a fair bit of... read more

Chapter two, and an even deeper set than India Arie's first Testimony album -- a record that shows a lot of growth in India's music, and a style that's even more mature and righteous than before! Arie's acoustic guitar is a key part of the instrumentation, and the album features a fair bit of... read more

Sweet sweet work from Teodross Avery -- a musician who's way more than the smooth jazz player you might expect! Teodross steps out here as a mini-maestro in soul -- writing and producing the whole album with a well-rounded, soul-based approach that has Teo in the lead on saxes -- but also makes... read more

A motherlode of rare tracks from The Brand New Heavies -- a 2CD collection of their club and house remixes over the years, most of which were originally only issued on 12" singles! Although the Heavies' core groove has always been great enough to make their best albums instant classics, the... read more

The Brand New Heavies are heavier than ever here -- heard in a sweet set of club tracks and remixes from their big early 90s years on the US market -- all with the sort of grooves that helped them cross over big at the time! The core, classic funk that the Brand New Heavies first brought into play... read more

N'Dea Davenport returns to the Brand New Heavies -- and the result is one of the greatest records from the group in many many years! The sound's here is totally wonderful -- a real return to the classic funk of the Brand New Heavies' roots -- and having N'Dea back in the vocal chair, it's almost... read more

The mighty Tom Moulton takes on the Brand New Heavies -- and the results are completely sublime! We totally loved the BNH album Get Used To It -- as it was a real return to the best funky soul of their roots -- but this Tom Moulton version sounds even better, with an even heavier, more hard-hitting... read more

The Brand New Heavies, Live In London, and very much at the top of their game! Ever since the group reformed with singer N'Dea Davenport, they've really sounded great -- returned strongly to their tight funky roots, without any of the mis-steps of the middle period -- as you'll hear in this great... read more

Till Bronner's debut -- and a set that has the trumpeter working in much more jazz-based territory than on some of his later records! Bronner's horn still has plenty of soul here, and it's wrapped up in backings that definitely have the Till touch -- but the album's an all-instrumental affair,... read more

The deepest album we've heard in years from Till Bronner -- a beautiful collection of Brazilian-tinged tunes, performed with a host of wonderful guest stars! Bronner plays his usual trumpet, and also sings a bit too -- in that warmly raspy voice that we first grew to love during his Chet Baker... read more

The long-overdue release of Inside My Love -- a sublime little set recorded by Trina Broussard in the late 90s -- originally planned for the So-So Def label, but never properly issued at the time! The album's years ahead of most soul of the time -- a great precursor to the Neo Soul explosion that... read more

Oakland's Kofy Brown is back with the righteous, moody and hard grooving Soul Rock -- a solid set that takes more of a live band approach -- focused on a unique soul sound, with some funk and little bit of rock! We heard raves about Kofy's live show before we even heard the first album, so it's a... read more

The genius of Terry Callier -- remixed! One of the greatest things to happen to Chicago soul legend Callier in recent years was his discovery by a host of cutting edge producers and DJs on the European scene -- important talents who took his work to a whole new audience, by fusing Terry's original... read more

The title might tangle your tongue, but GC Cameron's vocals are plenty darn smooth throughout -- surprisingly great work that has this 70s soul legend sounding almost as great as on his classic early work for Motown! Cameron's sense of soul hasn't dimmed a bit over the years -- and the lean,... read more

A loosely grooving set of tunes steeped in gritty blue eyed soul, west coast funk, and a wealth of classic soul & groove rock influences from coast-to-coast by Danny Chaimson & The 11th Hour -- led by keyboardist & vocalist Chaimson and featuring members of Orgone, Connie Price &... read more

Striking work from MJ Cole -- one of the most important British producers of the past few years, a key part of the two step sound, and an artist whose work is taking a major role in the future of soul music! The album features Cole working with a host of great guest stars -- including Jill Scott,... read more

80s-styled soul from Cool Million -- a contemporary duo, but one with a great ear for the classic sounds of the past! There's a fair bit of keyboard and bassline interplay on the set -- very much in the best spirit of the 80s groove generation, especially some of the less hit-oriented work of the... read more

Spacey soul from Coultrain -- an up-and-coming singer from the St Louis scene, and one with a really unique sort of sound! The album's a wonderful debut effort -- far more mature and complex than you might expect, with a really cosmic feel that's somewhere between 70s spacey soul and some of the... read more

There's definitely a future feel going on here -- spacey keyboards, bits of electronics, and a crackling sort of sound in the rhythms -- all a perfect foil for the vocals in the set! The album's even more electric and dynamic than recent work from London or Detroit -- very far off in space, with a... read more

Great soul from maestro James Day -- working here with a variety of different singers to realize his well-crafted groove! The set's got the perfect balance of mainstream and underground that you'll find on other albums from the Expansion label -- polished enough to take it past the indie... read more

Karl Denson's come a long way here since his earlier funk sides from years back -- and for the record, his tiny universe gets expanded nicely by the addition of Meshell Ndegeocello on bass! The groove here is rich and full -- almost a late 60s funky soul approach -- but harder than we're used to... read more

Underground soul from Gary Des Etages -- a tight little debut that's stepped in classic influences, and very nicely put together! Gary's clearly inspired by the 70s work of Stevie, Marvin, and Donny -- but also is willing to work in an updated R&B format to get his message across -- stepping... read more

An infectious batch of soul tunes from Raheem DeVaughn -- his long overdue debut for Jive Records! Raheem stands apart from many in the mainstream soul and neo soul, not because he wears his influences so proudly on his sleeve, but in the way he wears them. Raheem's soul style is born of love for... read more

Wicked work from the Chicago scene -- a batch of amazingly soulful grooves from DJ Inc & The Soul People! We've been digging Inc's music for years, and have really watched him grow from a simple beatmaker into a guy with a great ear for a slinky, smooth-stepping soul tune -- and this time... read more

Slinky soul from Tomas Doncker -- an up-and-coming songwriter with a strong vision for his own music! Doncker's got a style that's proud, but never too cocky -- a laidback, but confident approach to his music -- and one that really comes through in his vocals. He also plays guitar on the set too -... read more

Warmly acoustic soul from Tomas Doncker -- an artist who sounds even better here than on his last release, with a slightly folksy undercurrent that reminds us a bit of Terry Calier! Doncker's songwriting is even more personal than before -- really taking some chances that are a nice change from... read more

"Destined To Be A Modern Soul Classic" says the sticker on the front -- and for once, they finally got it right! The album's the first-ever full length from Donnie -- a brilliant young soul singer who's been bubbling out of the Atlanta scene over the past few years, and who has only... read more

The amazing first album from Conya Doss -- a groundbreaking album from the first wave of the Neo Soul revolution -- finally back out on CD! On this first album, Conya's already at the top of her game -- really moving forward past more familiar modes of singers like Jill Scott or Erykah Badu -- and... read more

Wonderful work from Drea -- a singer with strong roots in contemporary gospel, but a strong urban sound overall! Drea's got a nice sort of warmth to her music -- a sense of flow that's really great, and which is a long way from gospel -- much more gentle overall, and with a personal quality that... read more

Stripped down, hazy, funky hip hop from Dudley Perkins -- rolling in heavy funk beats, spare piano particles, and in a gritty hip hop mode for the most part! It seems to us the Dudley is rhyming more in this solid effort than singing, and he's bringing in more social and spiritual conciousness,... read more

The first set we've heard from Don E in a few years -- but it's really been worth the wait, as he's really deepened his sound on this set! Some of the more mainstream modes of Don's previous work have been shaken off nicely -- and his overall vibe's a bit hipper this time around, and more fitting... read more

The massive second album from Adriana Evans -- head and shoulders above her debut! The sound here is a lot more complicated than on the first LP -- with a righteous vibe that mixes together elements we never would have expected in her previous work! Adriana's working here with longtime... read more

Sublime soul from Peven Everett -- a beautifully-crafted album that moves well beyond some of his homemade productions of recent years! This set's got all the silky soul that first made us love Peven's music -- that open, flowing groove that's almost organic, and which makes you feel like Everett's... read more

The first album we've heard in years from The Family Stand -- a group we first started loving for their chunky rhythms nearly two decades ago -- and who've kept on growing strongly over the years! The sound here is quite fresh at times -- a synthesis of the group's roots and some more contemporary... read more

A really great little album -- and light years from the straight torch tribute you might expect! Laika Fatien's working here with bold piano help from Robert Glasper -- a player whose soulful, flowing tones have made his Blue Note albums some real recent treasures in our collections -- and whose... read more

Sweet modern soul with a bit of a sunny 80s groove from Shae Fiol -- a NYC via Portland singer who some of the lighter, effervescent touches of earlier pop soul, but without falling into throwback cliché and feeling very much of the here and now. The sounds mix kind of sparkling, subtle synth... read more

Spacey soul, keys, and strains of underground hip hop from Fleur Earth -- with a range of sounds from soul beats and sweet vocals, to a grittier vibe! The vocals are mostly in German, so we can really just speak for the mood and the groove -- and both work for us! The sounds range from laidback... read more

Spacey soul from Fleur Earth -- a completely compelling artist described by the label as "Minnie meets Madlib in Cologne" -- with a sound that's pretty darn close to that description! Crunchy beats are mixed with lovely female vocals -- mostly sung in German, which gives them a weird... read more

A group with a sound as fluid as their name -- and one who's spacily soulful, but always with a straight ahead groove! There's a brilliance here we haven't heard in a long time -- a mix of jazz phrasing, skittish rhythms, and some complicated changes that make Flowrider's music fresher than most... read more

There's no escaping the Detroit in the grooves here -- as the album's got a classic sound that stretches back to the city's crossover days at the end of the 60s -- that magical time when soul, rock, and funk acts were playing to the same crowds all over town -- and breaking down a lot of musical... read more

A wonderfully soulful set that instantly gets past Gemma Genazzano's cheesecake image on the cover -- and a record that features both English and Spanish language lyrics, which is quite a change for a Neo Soul set! Gemma's got some great help on the record from Marlon Saunders -- and the whole... read more

Astral soul, spacey hip hop and funked out grooves from Ms One & The Gang -- aka Georgia Anne Muldrow and a stellar roster of guests, as well as alter egos and pseudonyms for both Georgia and fellow traveler Dudley Perkins -- including Stacey Epps, Black Milk & Big Pooh, Ms One (Georgia),... read more

Sweet, laidback modern soul from Gianna -- warm, sophisticated, and with some jazzy touches -- produced by Kendall Duffie of Kloud 9, and with a sound that's floats nicely in that kind of easygoing mode! Gianna hails from Texas, but she has a universal style, with a casual, elegant sound -- with... read more

Nothing medicinal here, at least not in the way we remember as kids -- nothing bitter or off-putting, as Preston Glass has a sound that's every bit as smooth as his name! Preston's a producer with a few decades of mainstream soul and jazz work under his belt -- famous recordings with big name... read more

A round two knockout for Gnarls Barkley -- an album we think is better than the landmark St Elsewhere LP -- boisterous pop art & soul from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo! We were slightly trepid when the Odd Couple was announced, fearing a hasty attempt to rekindle the magic that clearly caught... read more

A synthy soul funk project from the team of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo -- a set that's just trippy enough -- and it's possibly the best full length from either party, ever! You don't need us to tell you that DM has had a finger in a handful of the best fringe pop/leftfield hip hop projects of the mid... read more

Pretty great stuff from Russell Gunn -- a jazz musician who's always bringing something soulful to the table! This time around, there's some great keyboards in the mix -- played by Orrin Evans, and used in ways that are sometimes funky, sometimes spacey -- and always a great mix with Gunn's... read more

The first album in a few years from the (still!!!) underappreciated Anthony Hamilton -- an artist who emanates deep, true soulfulness from every breath -- and balances classic southern soul styles with hip hop era production as deftly as anyone! Point Of It All might be Anthony's best album yet,... read more

Killer early work from Casey Benjamin and Nicole Guiland, aka Heavy -- featuring unreleased material, rare vinyl only gems, and otherwise hard to come by grooves -- it may be the First Sessions, but it sounds like the future of tripped out soul to us! The stuff here pre-dates the underrated Jazz... read more

A great vocalist -- with a really soulful sound! Nicole sings standards in a classic jazz vocal style -- but she does so in a mode that's got plenty of warm modern touches -- updating the tunes with a contemporary groove, and inflecting them with a heck of a lot of soul in the process! The style's... read more

An even deeper jazz set than Nicole Henry's first album -- recorded with the Eddie Higgins Trio, and done in a style that's traditional, yet extremely soulful! There's a sound here that reminds us a lot of Carmen Lundy -- as Nicole's singing jazz, but doing so in a mode that's never draped with... read more

Sublime soul from Heston -- an artist who's perhaps a bit underrecorded, compared to some singers of his generation -- but one who really knows how to come out of the box with some great stuff, once the time is right! The album's a great evolution in sound since we'd last heard from Heston -- even... read more

A richly collaborative effort from one of our favorite soul singers of the 21st Century -- a record that features a tremendous input from top-shelf talents who include Vikter Duplaix, King Britt, Atjazz, Slope, Sandboy, Meitz, and Georg Levin! The range of producers really help shift the sound a... read more

An incredible record! Suga Hill is the debut album from Kim Hill -- a soul singer that will soon be huge -- trust us! Kim spent some crucial years in funky Philly during the mid 90s -- where she honed her talents with the city's hip underground vibe -- then she moved west to LA, where she's... read more

Blue-eyed soul from Huba -- a sweet Scandinavian act with a classic sort of groove! Huba's headed by vocalist Tuomas Kaila, a singer with the sort of charm we love in Georgie Fame -- particularly during his early 70s years -- a style that's steeped in influences from older blues and soul, and is... read more

Smooth soul from the Impromp2 duo of Johnny Britt and Sean Thomas -- a duo we've really come to love over the course of their past few records! The pair have a style of soul that's much more laidback than more mainstream acts of this nature -- wrapped up with a fair bit of jazz in the... read more

A remixed version of Incognito's Tales From The Beach album -- but one that feels more like a collaborative effort from all the talents involved, working together with the original tunes almost in tribute to the mighty power of the group! The mixers here are all either contemporaries of Incognito,... read more

A cool take on the sound of 70s soul -- one that features new rhythms from Japan's Indigo Jam Unit, topped with guitar and vocals from Flexlife! The grooves are as bass-heavy and warm as Indigo Jam's other records, but a bit lighter too -- warmed up nicely by vocals from Rie Aoqi, who does a great... read more

The group's first full length album -- and a classic batch of soulful funky tunes, handled with the charm and care that would make Jamiroquai one of the best new soul acts to come out of the UK during the 90s. Think Brand New Heavies meets Stevie Wonder meets Steely Dan, and you'll get only part... read more

Jay and crew are at it again -- coming up with a consistently soulful batch of tracks that shows the Jamiroquai sound has plenty of steam for the 21st Century! As with previous albums, this one's got a mix of jazzy house, Stevie Wonder soul, and touches of modern rhythms that are used tastefully... read more

A killer of an album from Jamiroquai -- the first time we really sat up and took notice, and said "hey, these guys are onto something good!" The record's pretty darn great all the way through -- a warm batch of tunes that starts with a classic 70s mode that's part Stevie Wonder, part... read more

A mindblower from Jamiroquai -- the album that really broke them out of the box, thanks to an increasingly complicated sense of rhythm! For the set, Jay and the group pulled up some of the more dynamic sounds from the London underground, and wove them together with their increasingly great... read more

Soulful stuff from the Scandinavian scene -- a great album from this overlooked Finnish singer who's got a sound right up there with some of the best British female soul artists of recent years! The backings are often tight and funky mostly played live, with nice drum and keyboard bits that keep... read more

Wonderful work from a group who mix jazz performance with a bit of influence from hip hop -- but mostly in a way that still keeps things soulful throughout! At their core, Jaspects are a killer sextet who could have really shone strongly in the soul jazz underground of the 70s and 80s -- a combo... read more

There's plenty to love in the music of Jaspects -- a groove that's fresh, instrumentation that's real, and a solid, soulful sound all the way through! The group have a wonderful way of mixing jazz with heavier rhythms -- a dose of hip hop production, yet never in ways that kill the instrumental... read more

A beautiful album from the team of Mercedes Martinez and Tracey Moore -- aka Jazzyfatnastees, a group that's far better than their name! Mercedes and Tracey sing harmony vocals on most tracks -- drifting in a sweet and soulful style that recalls classic moments from singers like Minnie Riperton or... read more

One of the most brilliant debuts we've heard in awhile -- a set from keyboardist/composer/arranger Aaron Jerome -- put together with a depth that reminds us of classics from the late 60s Cadet Records scene, yet which comes across with a more contemporary vibe overall! Jerome's got a really... read more

The greatest set to date from Atlanta's Jiva -- a group who've grown tremendously over the years, and who've always rewarded our interest with some really amazing music! And while previous efforts were already great, this record's a huge step forward -- a set that's focused, balanced, and totally... read more

Jiva gets plenty of love, and spreads the loving back, too -- in this sweet little collection that not only features remixes of their own work, but also has some Jiva-remixed tracks as well! The core vibe is very much in the best Jiva Atlanta soul mode -- warmly righteous, and filled with positive... read more

An incredible album from Angela Johnson -- a set that's way more than the simpler soul of her roots -- and which has Johnson emerging as a tremendous new force in contemporary soul! The album's something of a "producer" set -- as Angela wrote most of the tracks, and directs the... read more

A well-titled set from keyboardist Earl Johnson -- one that's definitely got a juicy groove overall, and a great mix of smooth and soulful styles! The sound here is nicely rougher than conventional commercial work of this nature -- and Johnson's almost got an underground George Duke-ish sort of... read more

A long-awaited full length set from Yolanda Johnson -- an artist who first grabbed our ears with her Violet Flower EP a few years back! Yolanda's really grown a lot in the space since that first record -- moving her groove into some fresh territory that almost has a bit of an 80s soul vibe at... read more

Joy Jones is an artist with a name that definitely fits her music -- as we feel plenty of joy when we hear her sing! This full length set is a wonderful treat -- the first extended batch of music we've ever heard from Joy, produced with help from Kaidi Tatham, Leroy Brown, Ty, and others -- and... read more

A fantastic full length set from Deborah Jordan -- a singer we know mostly for her wonderful work with Silhouette Brown on an album that was one of our favorites from the London scene a few years back! This set has all the cosmic crackles of Jordan's previous work with Dego & Kaidi Tatham --... read more

A righteous blend of soul and jazz -- handled by an up-and-coming trumpeter from the Chicago underground scene! Kafele's not a Chicago native, but he definitely draws strongly on the city's soulful roots -- blending spiritual jazz modes with smoother soul styles in a mix that reminds us a lot of... read more

Lovely work -- the first album in years from Kalima, the British jazz group who recorded for Factory Records in the 80s, a bright jazzy spot in the darkness of the post punk UK scene, with ties to A Certain Ratio, and some of the other more percussive and instrumental combos of the era. Singer Ann... read more

Solo soul from Kinny -- the vocalist who was last heard in the company of Espen Horne, as part of Kinny & Horne -- but who's working here with a host of different artists on the Tru Thoughts label! Kinny's got a nice dose of deep soul in her vocals -- one that puts her in the company of Alice... read more

Wonderful work from Kloud 9 -- one of the classiest soul acts around, and one of the few who really know how to make the male duo style work! The mix of vocals here is totally great -- a smooth, fluid approach that slinks around the gentle rhythms of the set nicely, but never in ways that have a... read more

Wonderful work from Kloud 9 -- one of the classiest soul acts around, and one of the few who really know how to make the male duo style work! The mix of vocals here is totally great -- a smooth, fluid approach that slinks around the gentle rhythms of the set nicely, but never in ways that have a... read more

A killer collection of cuts from Kloud 9 -- easily one of the classiest soul duos going today, represented here with a host of the best tracks from recent albums, plus some hard to find bonus cuts as well! Kloud 9 have a depth rooted in gospel, mixed with some of the warmer styles of the Neo Soul... read more

Another winner from smooth, modern soul maestros Kloud 9 -- warm, bright and grooving all the way through! Once again the duo bring in a handful of guest vocalists, including a masterful collaboration with Incognito -- but it's the core groove of brothers Kendall and Kelvis Duffie that brings it... read more

An amazing singer, and a hell of a writer too -- one of those artists who comes along out of nowhere, then grabs you with their talent, and makes you wonder how you missed out on their music for the past few years! Elisabeth Kontomanou wrote almost all the tunes on this set -- and they're all... read more

Eric Lau steps into some definite new territory here -- building off his production work for Dudley Perkins, Lupe Fiasco, and others -- and emerging strongly as a lead artist on his own! Lau's got plenty of great help on the set -- an array of London-based singers who help flesh out his... read more

Contemporary grooves from Linda Laws -- a soul singer who's destined to put the Las Vegas scene on the map! Vegas isn't normally a place we'd look for soul music, but Linda's been singing around the city for a number of years now -- and she kicks off this set with the sweetly-stepping "Las... read more

Killer work from Ledisi -- one of the best underground soul singers alive! This album has Ledisi opening up her bag a lot from her Soulsinger debut -- moving into some more jazz-based material, sung with a sweet mellow vibe that still retains all the soulfulness of earlier work, yet which also has... read more

The amazing debut of Ledisi -- presented here in the original mix and with the original cover! Ledisi's got a heck of a voice -- very rich and mellow, in a style that reminds us a bit of classic work by jazzy soul singers like Jean Carn or Dee Dee Bridgewater, but with more of a bite, and more of... read more

An excellent bit of modern soul -- very much in the vein of Jill Scott, Laurnea, N'Dambi, or some of the other current underground divas from the US indie soul scene! Ledisi's got a heck of a voice -- very rich and mellow, in a style that reminds us a bit of classic work by jazzy soul singers like... read more

Damn great work from Ledisi -- an artist who hasn't missed a beat since moving to the majors a few years back -- sounding almost funkier than ever before, thanks to some impeccable production and razor-sharp instrumentation! Ledisi's vocals are beyond challenge -- old school deep soul we first... read more

Damn great work from Ledisi -- an artist who hasn't missed a beat since moving to the majors a few years back -- sounding almost funkier than ever before, thanks to some impeccable production and razor-sharp instrumentation! Ledisi's vocals are beyond challenge -- old school deep soul we first... read more

A mix of natural soulfulness, headier boom bap and club soul from Linn & Freddie -- the team of Freddie Cruger/Red Astaire and Stockholm based jazz & soul singer Linn Segolson -- plus guests Anthony David, Kent Segolson., ADL & Mad Midget! The opening duet between Linn & Anthony... read more

Damn, these guys are great -- and they've really grown tremendously since their last album -- moving into the cosmic soul stratosphere with a totally together approach to their music! There's a brilliance here that's undeniable -- a mix of spiritual jazz, spacey soul, and a few contemporary... read more

Wonderfully soulful work from M-Swift -- one of the best producer/performers we've heard in years, working here with an assortment of great singers who include Eric Roberson, Vanessa Haynes, Marcus Begg, Donna Gardier, Tony Momrelle, and Marcina Arnold! Swift's talents really take us back to those... read more

Johnnie Marshall's struck gold with this great self-produced release -- a sweetly-crafted record that takes us back to California soul of a few decades before! There's a nicely old school feel to the set -- not in terms of the production, because that's top shelf -- but in the way that Johnnie... read more

A massive return to form for Maxwell -- his first album in many years, but definitely well worth the wait! The set's supposedly the start of a trilogy -- but hell, we're more than happy to have it all on its own -- a wonderful reminder of the deeply soulful sound that first made us fall in love... read more