Editorial STUFF
Chomping at the bit to bring you another exciting mix of new, classic and damn right out of this world artists for you to peruse at your leisure…our cover star is a brand new artist who we feel will be making huge waves in the not too distant future - she's a sickly talented songbird with just the right amount of swagger. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, Rainy Milo …all we can say is, watch this space! …We follow our star in the making with stars who have already established themselves in their chosen genres; After a 10 year hiatus, R&B legend Lisa Stansfield drops in to discuss her seventh studio album…Independent soul hero Eric 'Erro' Roberson discusses B' sides and brand new material…Paloma Faith talks true soul inspiration on her new album…Blues legend Robert Cray takes a walk on the soul side with his new long player…A new name to our pages but a legendary artist in different genre, Free, Bad Company and sometimes Queen frontman Paul Rodgers jumps rock's picket fence and lands squarely in Memphis! As he hits the sweet spot on some of soul's most iconic tunes…We have something just a little different, as we throw the spotlight on Danish contemporary soul, in the guise of new duo Quadron…It's Hip Hop hooray, when we catch-up with frrrreshly talented Kid Ink…Delivering a chilled interview, Natasha Watts gives the lowdown on joining forces with soul stalwarts Cool Million…No Sinner send us into Blues heaven with an in-depth interview around their new album, our previous album of the month, "Boo Hoo Hoo"…we also bring you 2 artists to watch this issue: Uber talented Mahalia and divinely gifted Debra Debs. Till next time! Lee Tyler (Editor)B&S
Rainy Milo: Sky's the limit
Rainy Milo looks set to follow the likes of Rita Ora in becoming a global R&B phenomenon - with enough talent to power the National Grid. Simon Redley meets her…
Eric Roberson: Erro Dynamic
America’s most successful indie soul-man Eric Roberson chats to Pete Lewis to discuss his new rarities collection “B-Sides, Features & Heartachesâ€â€¦
Citrus Sun: Sunny Delight
Pete Lewis interviews British jazz/funk legend Jean-Paul “Bluey†Maunick, whose eight-piece contemporary jazz group Citrus Sun this month release their second album “People Of Tomorrowâ€â€¦
Paloma Faith: You gotta have faith
Pete Lewis chats to multi-Platinum-selling soulful East London songstress-cum-style-icon Paloma Faith, who releases her eagerly-anticipated third album “A Perfect Contradictionâ€â€¦
Lonnie Liston Smith: Peace, love and all that jazz
Lonnie Liston Smith has just about done it all. He is a pioneer of jazz funk fusion, loved by the UK’s acid jazz scene of the 70s, and his music sampled by the likes of Jay Z and Mary J Blige in recent years.
Robert Cray: Soul Crayzy
When you hear great music, time can stand still. The clock stopped in my house when this one dropped. Legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Robert Cray releases “In My Soul†- his 17th studio album and one of the best…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Is Goin' Home
Five-time Grammy nominated US blues star Kenny Wayne Shepherd is in the UK for two shows, at Cheltenham Jazz Festival and his own headliner in London, to promote his brand new album, "Goin’ Home.â€
Kevin Rowland: Cleared For Take Off
Simon Redley goes 12 rounds with Dexys front man Kevin Rowland, to hear all about the latest album, "One Day I'm Going To Soar," and plans for the band's Glastonbury debut…
George Porter JR: Taking funk measures
George Porter Jr is considered by many to be the 'Godfather' of the New Orleans funk scene. Having founded, played bass and sang with the legendary funk band THE METERS George has remained in-demand and very active on the music sceneï&iques
Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Jam: Kennington, London 31/3/14
This is one of the most happening jams in town…this is no backend of a boozer type vibe, but a highly polished affair with a good PA and a light show! The music is solid, the players are great and most weeks they have a special guest
The Filthy Six: Brooklyn Bowl, London 31/03/014
The Filthy Six had not only warmed up their crowd (with their bristling first set full of struts and slinky boogaloos daddio) but also the bowling crowd on the other side of this vast hall. Hen parties were rushing over to do selfees…
The Robert Cray Band: Birmingham Town Hall 5/5/14
Five time Grammy winner and 15 time nominee Robert Cray called in to Birmingham on his 40th anniversary European Tour, for a blisteringly soulful show according to Simon Redley....
The Soul Immigrants @Robert Elms' Soul Friday: Boisdale, Canary Wharf, London 2/5/14
Robert Elms' Soul Friday got off to another cracking start with the smoovely swaggernificent Soul Immigrants, who came armed with a plentiful supply of Brit verve, in fact not unlike the host of the evening!
Yolanda Charles Project Funk, The Get Up, Brother Strut + Jay Phelps: The Hippodrome London 9/5/2014
Yolanda Charles is your archetypal journeyman (journey girl? No that sounds ridiculous!) suffice to say there are no words to describe her phenomenal talent…