Song of the Day: Moonchild – Too Good
Los Angeles neo-soul trio Moonchild shared a new song Too Good, the first single to be released from the band's forthcoming new album Starfruit Too Good is about being wrapped up in the high of love, and yet fighting off that…
Fresh Sounds: Rosie Lowe & Duval Timothy – Son
British singer and songwriter Rosie Lowe joined forces with a multi-media artist and pianist Duval Timothy on a new single Son, from the duo's forthcoming debut album Son. SON was recorded in London and Freetown between 2019-21. Inspired by the…
Song of the Day: Ego Ella May – YoYo
Nu soul London's singer and songwriter Ego Ella May releases a new EP Fieldnotes, including charming new single YoYo. I wrote this because the media was pissing me off. I felt like a lot of things were being exaggerated which resulted…
Fresh sounds: Raquel Martins – Show Me
London-based Portuguese singer/songwriter and guitarist, Raquel Martins released her debut EP The Way, including bossa nova infused single Show Me. Raised under the sun in Portugal, she moved to London when she was only 17. Raquel grew up listening to…
Re Imagined: Butcher Brown & Alex Isley – Remind Me (Patrice Rushen)
Celebrated quintet Butcher Brown reimagined Patrice Rushen's fan-favorite Remind Me, a special tribute which was released on the GRAMMY Award-winning artist and composer's birthday. On this track, Butcher Brown collaborates with vocalist Alex Isley, daughter of guitarist Ernie Isley of the legendary Isley…
Song of the Day: Michael Kiwanuka – Beautiful Life
Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka shares his new song Beautiful Life, from a soundtrack to Orlando von Einsiedel’s new documentary Convergence: Courage In A Crisis, which is out on Netflix on October 12. Kiwanuka is a British singer-songwriter and record…
Fresh sounds: Joy Crookes – When You Were Mine
Joy Crookes shares a new video for When You Were Mine from her much anticipated debut album Skin due for release October 15th via Insanity Records A proud South Londoner of Bangladesh and Irish heritage, Joy Crookes is a singer-songwriter, a masterful…
THE BEST SOUL ALBUMS 2021 (SO FAR)
The Wicked Sound favorite / best Soul, Neo-Soul and R'n'B albums of 2021 (so far): Have a look at end of the year The Wicked Sound favorite Soul albums of 2021. 01. Jon Batiste We Are [Decca] WE…
Fresh sounds: Wayne Snow – The Thrill
Nigerian born, Berlin based Neo-Soul artist Wayne Snow dropped the final video The Thrill in the incredible trilogy of singles and videos from his forthcoming album Figurine on 24th Sept Wayne Snow has been channeling the sun-kissed, soulful vibes of…
Song of the Day: Adeline – Eternity (Feat. Joshua J)
Just in time for summer, French-Caribbean singer, bassist and producer Adeline has released a sunny new track, Eternity featuring Joshua J, from her forthcoming sophomore EP, to be released in late August. Previous singles include Whisper My Name and her…
Song of the Day: Janelle Monáe – Stronger
Janelle Monáe has shared a new song titled Stronger from a new animated Netflix series about civic engagement We the People. The 10-episode show, which was produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, debuts July 4th and centers on civic engagement. The…
Song of the Day: 30/70 – Tastes Like Freedom
The irrepressible 30/70 return to Rhythm Section International with a hot and heavy surprise single, Tastes Like Freedom 9 minutes long free-floating jazz-funk. It’s a blissful, lively roller as much as it’s a nostalgia-drenched neo-soul love song. Emotive, intimate, and provoking…
Re Imagined: Samm Henshaw – Still Broke (Keyon Harrold remix)
Samm Henshaw releases Keyon’s Cocktail mix of Still Broke from Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. Harrold is responsible for the incredible trumpet section in the original, now provides us with a cocktail remix, which sees his instrument take the lead. The…
Video of the Day: Little Simz – Woman
Little Simz released a brand new song Woman, produced by Inflo and featuring Cleo Sol on vocal. She also presented it live on Later... with Jools Holland. I love it when I see women doing their thing and…
Video of the Day: Jon Batiste – Freedom
Jon Batiste performs his new song Freedom live on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The song was lifted from Jon's last 2021 album WE ARE. is a masterfully constructed and visionary record that represents a completely new sonic…
Video of the Day: Curtis Harding – Hopeful
Atlanta-based soul singer and songwriter Curtis Harding returns with a new powerful anthem Hopeful. It's his first new music in three years. I wrote [“Hopeful”] some time ago but in theory it goes far beyond a time and place. I’ve…
Fresh Sounds: Cyrano – White Wine
London-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Cyrano released his debut single White Wine. Cyrano’s White Wine is one of immediate friendship; on fleeting moments with consequential strangers who shift your worldview in one late-night conversation. The track celebrates those spontaneous hours…
Re Imagined: Jordan Rakei – Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (Jeff Buckley)
Jordan Rakei shares his cover version of Jeff Buckley's song Lover, You Should've Come Over from his forthcoming compilation Late Night Tales. London-based soul Late Night Tales celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Jordan…
Song of the Day: Hiatus Kaiyote – Get Sun (feat Arthur Verocai)
Hiatus Kaiyote released a new song Get Sun featuring Brazilian artist Arthur Verocai. Twice Grammy-nominated, Melbourne-based group Hiatus Kaiyote returns to announce their new album Mood Valiant, out June 25th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. Comprised of Naomi “Nai…
Song of the Day: Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars’s Silk Sonic – Leave The Door Open
Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars premier their duo project Silk Sonic'sfirst single Leave The Door Open from their forthcoming album An Evening With Silk Sonic: Leave The Door Open is a groovy, feel-good radio-friendly instant hit merging the talents of…
