British singer-songwriter Freya Ridings releases her self-titled debut album today. The 25-year-old Londoner is best known for her 2017 single “Lost Without You”, which became a hit after it was featured on the reality show Love Island. The album also includes her 2019 single “You Mean The World To Me”, … Continue Reading →
As a genre, R&B is loaded with tropes: the songs describe lost love, sensual longing, melodramatic tension, and affirmations of genuine love and connection. While there’s no problem with any of these tropes, their prevalence has, to a certain degree, led to staleness in the genre. On Elle Varner’s sophomore … Continue Reading →
“Pearl”, the tenth studio album by Heather Nova, is out now. The new LP from the Bermudian folk rock musician comes 25 years after her breakout album “Oyster” and features the singles “Just Kids” and “The Wounds We Bled”, as well as the standout song “See Yourself”. Heather Nova, who … Continue Reading →
On his latest studio album, “Ride Me Back Home”, Willie Nelson’s subject matter is what you might expect from a man of eighty-six: he celebrates his music, laments and accepts that he’s aging, and reminisces about his life. Although Nelson’s gentle vibrato is unmistakable, and his twangy production is familiar, … Continue Reading →
Blues guitarist and singer Diana Rein has released her third studio album, titled “Queen Of My Castle”. Diana’s parents fled communist Romania in 1981 when she was three years old, raising her in Chicago where she attended performing arts school, which led to acting roles in the classic 90s comedies … Continue Reading →
Madonna has published her 14th studio album, entitled “Madame X”. At age 60, the Queen of Pop remains the best-selling female recording artist and the highest-grossing solo touring artist of all time. Madonna wrote her new album in Portugal, where she relocated in 2017. “Madame X” comes with a number … Continue Reading →
In early 2017, Charlie Cunningham announced his presence as an inventive singer-songwriter to watch, with his debut album, “Lines”. The Bedfordshire-born and London-based artist captivated with intimate lyrics and agile guitar playing, using a unique guitar-tapping technique that he learned and perfected on a two-year sojourn in Spain. Cunningham’s impressive … Continue Reading →
Legendary singer Gloria Gaynor releases “Testimony”, her 18th studio album. The 69-year-old vocalist from Newark, New Jersey, became famous with her disco era smash hit “I Will Survive”, which peaked at #1 on the US charts and won a Grammy. “Testimony” is an album of inspirational songs and Gloria Gaynor … Continue Reading →
“Living Mirage”, the fourth studio album by The Head And The Heart, has been released. A decade of recording and performing together has pushed the band, which originated from Seattle’s open mic scene, to international popularity with their blend of folk, rock, and pop music. The new album contains many … Continue Reading →
Southern Avenue have released their sophomore album, “Keep On”. The soul-blues fusion band from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 2015 and published their self-titled debut record in 2017. With “Keep On”, Southern Avenue deliver an excellent follow-up, showcasing their evolving talents and wide-ranging musical interests on songs like “Savior”, “We Are … Continue Reading →
