Round-up: Conner Reeves, Ledisi, James Emmanuel, Jalen N’Gonda
It’s been a while since we’ve done a round-up, so here are some of the latest soul releases on our radar! Who else should we be listening to? Conner Reeves […]
Category: Single Review
GeminiCrab – ‘A Love That Will Last’ (Review)
GeminiCrab is the newly formed partnership between Montreal-based, Guadeloupean singer-songwriter Malika Tirolien and keyboardist and producer Caulder Nash. Their debut single ‘A Love That Will Last’, co-written by Tirolien and […]
Joss Stone – ‘Loving You’ (Review)
This new release from Joss Stone is not a cover of the similarly titled Minnie Riperton tune. However, it does share some of the luxurious sensuality of Riperton’s material. Stone’s […]
Newsletter, February 2024: José James, Ledisi, Sy Smith, Deniece Williams
We’re changing a few things here at The House That Soul Built, shifting towards a semi-regular newsletter with a round-up of the new singles, albums, and throwback pleasures coming our way! […]
Singles Round-Up
Here is a (belated) round-up of some strong soul singles in the past few months! Avery Wilson – ‘Kiss the Sky’ An alum of The Voice whose vocal talents have […]
Singles Round-Up – September ’23
Check out the newest music from Aaron Frazer, Will Heard, Beverley Knight, and OURAA! Aaron Frazer – ‘Bring You a Ring’ A founding member of Durand Jones & the Indications, […]
Acantha Lang – ‘Come Back Home’ (Review)
I’ve been waiting a few years for this song to be released, ever since I first heard Acantha Lang perform it at Soho’s Pizza Express Live. An anthemic, brassy number, […]
Will Heard – ‘Flashlight’ (Review)
Best known for his guest vocals on the dance track “Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine)” by Austrian electronic music duo Klangkarussell, Will Heard is a London-based singer-songwriter who can boast collaborations […]
Reuben James – ‘Means the World’ (Review)
Reuben James will be unveiling a new album this summer, released on his own record label Rufio Records. The pianist, vocalist and songwriter says: “Champagne Kisses is an album for people […]
Lizzie Berchie – ‘I Hope’ (Review)
Hailing from the London Borough of Newham, neo-soul artist Lizzie Berchie released her debut EP Under the Sun in July 2022. She deservedly attracted buzz from soul/R&B tastemakers like The Blues Project […]
J-Summa – ‘Heaven and Home’ (Review)
Jamaican singer-songwriter J-Summa flexes a mightily soulful voice on debut single “Heaven and Home”. Beginning in an agile, Al Green-ish falsetto before descending into a grainy, weathered chest voice, J-Summa […]
Durand Jones – ‘Lord Have Mercy’ (Review)
Durand Jones & the Indications are exciting soul revivalists, but the solo output of their members warrants equal excitement. Founding member Aaron Frazer gave us a strong solo project in […]
Lady Blackbird – ‘Woman’ (Review)
Lady Blackbird is on a roll. The husky-voiced songstress, paired with producer Chris Siegfried, has not made a single misstep since she released Black Acid Soul in the autumn of […]
Adi Oasis – ‘Multiply’ (Review)
French Caribbean singer-songwriter and bassist Adi Oasis (formerly Adeline) has several soulful, groove-laden earworms to her name. This writer’s favourite is probably “Whisper My Name” (from her eponymous album), closely […]