REBECCA JADE; A Shade Of Jade (RebeccaJade.com)
San Diego’s REBECCA JADE is a name new to us. We’ve learned however, that Rebecca’s no newcomer. She’s been on the scene for almost two decades and has performed all over the world with...
THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS; Soft Spot (Tubtone Records)
For the last few months or so THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS have been promising us a new album. That promise came via several “taster” singles – notably the sweet and lovely ‘Nothing At All’ and...
VARIOUS: Whatever You Want (Kent)
Kent’s newest compilation, ‘Whatever You Want’ is a 24 track tribute to the craft of US songwriter and producer Bob Crewe. To many, Crewe is best remembered for his work with the Four Seasons....
SAY SHE SHE; Prism (Karma Chief /Colemine)
For the past several months we’ve been tracking the progress of a quirky band, SAY SHE SHE. We learned that he oddly named (more of that later) Brooklyn band is an 8 piece led...
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS; ‘The Deplar Effect’ (Color Red)
Originally from Leeds, the prolific New Mastersounds have been around for something like two decades. And the band that, amongst things launched Corinne Bailey Rae, are still going strong as evidenced by this, their...
STEVE GADD, EDDIE GOMEZ, RONNIE CUBER & WDR BIG BAND: ‘Center Stage’ (Leopard)
One of the most in-demand session drummers in the history of recorded music, the legendary Steve Gadd – whose myriad credits range from The Carpenters to Steely Dan – shows no sign of slowing...
LINDSEY WEBSTER; Reasons (Shanachie)
Since she broke through in 2016, Woodstock’s LINDSEY WEBSTER has created a lovely little niche for herself. Ably supported by her long time musical partner (and ex-husband), Keith Slattery, she’s crafted a sound that...
RAJA-NEE; The Sovereign of 14742 (Jarf Music Group)
Church-reared Chicago soulstress Raja-Nee has enjoyed a career of two distinct halves. Her first big secular opening came when Marshall Thompson asked her to join him on tour with the Chi-LItes and it’s her...
THE HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS; Look Up! (Colemine)
Despite the trials and tribulations going down right now, proper soul fans can console themselves with the knowledge that 2022 has been a vintage year for classy soul releases. We’re just over half way...
