Soul
News: Leon Bridges returns to Australia in January 2025 for his biggest headline dates yet!
Leon Bridges returns to Australia in January 2025 for his biggest headline dates yet, with special guests Glass Beams and Maple Glider, including A Day on the Green in Bowral and Geelong.
Album Review: Bette Smith – Goodthing
American blues/soul/rock singer Bette Smith may have one of the best voices in the business, and with ‘Goodthing,’ she proves she has one of the best-sounding bands in the business, too. Thirteen tracks bring a modern refresh of a classic soulful sound. With a voice like Smiths, an album can be hit or miss, depending …
Live Gallery & Review: Khalid at the Sydney Opera House 5.08.2024
Iconic Encounter: Khalid Live at the Sydney Opera House
Track: Eora/Sydney-based producer and vocalist Skeleten unveils the luscious sounds of soul pop single ‘Deep Scene’.
I caught Skeleten live a few years ago at Altar in Hobart and was highly impressed by his soul inflected brand of pop – rich and nuanced music that had a magnetic presence on stage. His new single proves the point. ‘Deep Scene’ is as immersive and enveloping as a hot tub in the winter …
Live Gallery: Teddy Swims at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 11.07.2024
Behind Teddy Swims’ rugged facade is a voice that flows like liquid gold, unexpected and utterly captivating.
Track: ‘Something I Do’ – YAGKI delivers a languid yearning song that burns with intensity and soul.
YAGKI, the artist formerly known as Sarah Yagki (and no doubt still is by family and friends) is a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, and she has just released another thrilling, visceral track ‘Something I Do’. ‘Something I Do’ confirms YAGKI as an important talent in the music scene: it …
Live Review: A Spellbinding Spectacular as Ngaiire and The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Enchant The Opera House Once Again – 04.05.2024, Eora/Sydney
In a captivating blend of modern allure and classical elegance, the Sydney Opera House witnessed a remarkable collaboration in 2022. Soul sensation Ngaiire, with the esteemed Sydney Symphony Orchestra, enchanted audiences, marking a milestone for the iconic venue’s 50th anniversary. The sold-out event was spectacular, blending contemporary sounds with refined orchestral arrangements in a celebration …
Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay – Day 5, Monday 01.04.2024
So it came to pass that we finally made our way to the final day. There is a sense of relief, coupled with the same sense of excitement that you feel on each of the other days as you await the day, pensively looking forward to your chosen artists (or the sometime, inevitable changes of …
Live Review: Legends of Motown UK – Alexanders Live, Chester 20.04.2024
Alexanders Live in Chester hosted Legends of Motown UK on Saturday for a two-hour performance filled with classic soul and Motown hits. This was a sold-out show, and it’s easy to see why. Featuring two superb lead vocalists Sarah Bird and Matt Hoy and an equally impressive Lauren Bird on percussion and vocals, this seven-piece …
News & Track: Ngaiire and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Latest Release, ‘The Less I Know The Better’ Cover, Sets the Stage for ‘Live At The Sydney Opera House’ Album and Grand Show Date
In a melding of contemporary allure and classical elegance, the year 2022 witnessed the convergence of future-soul sensation Ngaiire and the prestigious Sydney Symphony Orchestra for a captivating performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House. This sold-out spectacle, commemorating the venue’s 50th anniversary, left audiences spellbound with its fusion of modern sounds and refined orchestral …