Elli Ingram.

I first saw Elli Ingram support Kwabs a few months back at Wilton’s Music Hall; a great venue for live music, by the way. Beautiful old hall with untouched floorboards and stripped walls. Anyway, she has a huge stage presence, and such a beautifully soulful voice. I’d like to say a young Amy Winehouse, purely because of the raw passion behind her voice. She has a few free downloads on her Soundcloud page so it is well worth grabbing those, and has 2 EPs out to date. Her first record was called ‘Sober’ with some nice dense production from bass producer Felix Joseph released through MTA about a year ago, and her most recent is ‘The Doghouse’ released through Island Records. For a mere total of £5, you can buy both. I have done. She has an incredible vocal range and a mesmerising air to her songs, perfect for summer outside and singing along to. If you get a chance to see her live, I highly recommend it. Last night her band boasted a drum box, guitar, bass and saxophone. Brilliant performance and a pleasure to watch her get carried away into a world of her own. Here is ‘All Caught Up’. I love a good female vocalist, me!

Robert L. Cunningham Jr. – Got To Get Ahead

Our focus is on posting new music, but every once in a while a track that was released months ago pops up on my soundcloud, and its so good I feel like I have to share it anyway, this is one of those tracks. The smooth saxophone accompanied by a funky little bassline will have you playing this on repeat.

Laura and Tom Misch.

My lovely friend DJ Optimus Funk kindly reposted a track this morning produced by Tom Misch featuring his sister Laura playing a fabulous sax riff. I found the track on Laura’s Soundcloud page, and it seems she is only just starting to put her stuff out there. She hasn’t got much to boast in the way of material, yet, but that may be because she is young and, luckily for us, undiscovered. The track I’m showing you has only just gone up online yesterday, and features the vocals of the 18 year old Tom. Anyway, it has a wonderfully jazzy feel, and great soulful tone. I love it. This time of year always calls for cosy nights in, and listening to slow saxophone riffs and gentle piano melodies will certainly put you in a relaxed mood. If you enjoy the likes of Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dwele and D’angelo, you’ll dig this low-key vibe. Here is ‘Follow’. Check out Tom Misch’s Soundcloud as well, talent seems to run in the family.

https://soundcloud.com/laura-emma-misch/follow-tom-and-laura-misch