Simply Red’s Time is a living, breathing testament to the enduring power of soul, effortlessly threading together elements of funk, R&B, blues, and pop across twelve magnificent tracks. Mick Hucknall’s signature vocals, as soulful as ever, are the cornerstone, the beating heart that pumps vitality into every song.

The album sets the tone with “Better With You,” a soulful toe tapper that draws you in with its heartfelt melody and deep emotional resonance. Hucknall’s vocals are expressive and powerful, invoking the timeless allure of Simply Red’s signature sound. [...]

Isolde Lasoen has released her latest album called Oh Dear.  The drummer, songwriter, and vocalist created each of the ten tracks from the drums up and presented both instrumental and vocal selections with influences from jazz to pop. Each piece is an adventure in texture, rich orchestrations, varying instrumentations, and captivating harmonies.

The mood of Oh Dear hits its stride with the ever-evolving French-influenced duet with Bertrand Burgalat titled “Douce Mélancolie.” The strings add drama as the psychedelic rock feel cradles the two vocalists. Lasoen’s backing vocals have depth and gorgeous harmonies. The different colors of the guitar [...]

First Aid Kit has released their new album, Palomino. The critically acclaimed Swedish duo consists of singer-songwriters and sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg. Palomino is filled with eleven songs that frame the sisters’ vocals with strings, horns, pop synths, catchy drumbeats, full bass, and well-placed guitar. Both sisters share lead vocals and combine to create angelic vocal harmonies.

With a propelling opener song, “Out Of My Head,” First Aid Kit will capture your attention with their powerful vocals and stunning harmonies. The style is a cross between pop and rock, which will pull in many fans, regardless of their [...]

Tamino is a Belgian-Egyptian singer, songwriter, guitarist, oudist, and Egyptian actor. He came to the guitar as a teenager when he found a rare resonator guitar in the attic of his late grandfather – the Egyptian actor and musician Muharram Fouad, who became known as “The Voice of the Nile.”. Today Tamino plays the guitar and the oud – creating a double bridge to his cultural past, ultimately understanding and articulating his emotional present. Tamino’s sophomore album, Sahar, explores mystery and wonder, romance and devotion, sorrow and hope.

“The Longing” opens with Tamino’s tapestry of guitar and oud [...]