After years of releasing EPs and compilations, H.E.R.’s debut studio album Back of My Mind is here – and it does not disappoint. Having risen from strength to strength in the past few years, this release is ambitious yet humble through well-thought-out collaborations, a detailed sound world and calculated lyricism. H.E.R. is an artist who is able to be simultaneously … [Read more...] about H.E.R: Back of My Mind – Album Review

Pom Pom Squad have created a pulsating, ever-twisting debut of fuzzy guitars, insightful lyrics, and quieter moments with album, Death of a Cheerleader. The impact of the pandemic and the ensuing isolation has had an effect on the entire music industry, none more so than for artists. For Pom Pom Squad, and especially frontperson Mia Berrin, it’s actually evolved their sound. … [Read more...] about Pom Pom Squad: Death of a Cheerleader – Review

Aman Jagwani provides a tantalising taste of jazz, soul, and RnB with the help of sublime vocals from Anubha Kaul. Like many musicians, Aman Jagwani made the most of lockdown by concentrating on his music, even if it was created in a way that was different than he was used to. Everything on his new album, This Place, was recorded and produced at his home in Goa, India which … [Read more...] about Aman Jagwani: This Place (feat. Anubha Kaul)

Wise John fires out a lovingly crafted mix of ballad, pop, folk and jazz on the honest and exhilarating album, A Wonderful World. Singer-songwriter Wise John has had a tough time recently. Like most of us, he’s had a difficult year with the wide-reaching effects of the global pandemic, but on top of this, he’s also faced his own personal problems - being bed-ridden for … [Read more...] about Wise John: A Wonderful World – Review