Sniffing out the best new music
A little bit of funk here from Drea Pizziconi and band. Her latest single 'Let us Dance' was premiered at the Campaign for Female Education 25 Gala honoring singer-songwriter Annie Lennox. The non-profit organization supports and invests in girls and women in the most impoverished areas in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pizziconi has kindly donated all 2019... Continue Reading →
Absolutely riveting, unique and peculiar stuff here from African rhythm artist Moken Nunga. When I was sent this track a couple of days ago I couldn't believe my ears! Moken's unmistakably out-there falsetto flutters brought me right back to the first time I heard 'Tiptoe through the Tulips' by Tiny Tim on a Bebo flashbox... Continue Reading →
We hope you are all having a good weekend wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Most of my plans this week have executed with this absolute belter from British Indian singer Jay Marwaha in the background. This is one of the best little hidden tunes I have had the honour of hearing in... Continue Reading →
Are they curating a soundtrack for the next Bond movie yet? If so, music from this EP has to be in the running for a spin. 'Strangers' is the first song I heard from this classically trained singer from North London and I have to say, It is the absolute nuts. It is the opening... Continue Reading →
That One Eyed Kid is the moniker of Josh Friedman, a Boston-based independent songwriter, performer, and producer. Building from a soulful vocal performance, synth-pop production, and delicate layers of acoustic and electronic instruments, T1EK's states that his songs are "about embracing our deepest insecurities and holding them up to the light". The first time I... Continue Reading →
I put this one on the back burner last night and had a re-listen this evening, yes, I was right, it is quite the mellow tune indeed. Sister Ivy is a Jazz Soul outfit from North Carolina with a nice and chilled out vibe going on, which gets my support. The languid style of lead... Continue Reading →
Slow and methodical here from ((( O ))), real name June Marieezy - a Texas based chill LoFi styled artist! Higher is a simple composition which never over-complicates itself - smooth beat, smooth vocals and subtle keys. Certainly a song to have a cup of tea to on a mundane Monday - that's what I'm... Continue Reading →
Nevada City, California is the origin of this wonderful singer-songwriter. She bears a stark resemblance to Lisa Hannigan in terms of her looks and sings like a god too. ‘The Pirate’s Gospel’ is a really catchy little jingle, the harmonies remind me of Irish band ‘Ham Sandwich’, with the male bass vocal complimenting her voice... Continue Reading →
American Jazz vocalist Madeleine Peyroux has been on the go for the greater part of 25 years touring and honing her craft. With a smooth chilled voice she captured the hearts of many on her musical journey. Her latest release ‘We might as well dance’ is just jaw-dropping in its simplicity and beauty - a... Continue Reading →
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