Born Malaika Shaw, today’s Artist Of The Week is Malaika, a multi instrumentalist, songwriter and performer blurring the lines between soul, pop and jazz. With a stunning voice that deftly handles a wide array of styles, Maliaka seamlessly weaves elements of vintage soul and jazz into modern pop and R&B sounds that will surely catch the […]
Our second Richer Unsigned Session saw two fantastic artists take the stage at Cambridge Audio‘s Melomania. They were both chosen from the Channel 5 March playlist. First was Ben Paveley and Julia Church who, despite some shaky cocktail making skills, filled the room with well written songs and fantastic harmonies. Take a listen to “I […]
We kicked off our first ‘Richer Unsigned Sessions’ at Cambridge Audio‘s brand new venue Melomania with two bands from the February playlist curated by The Great Escape Festival. We also asked them to put their own twist on a classic cocktail at the Melomania bar. First to the stage was Charlie Straw who battled against the […]
This week’s Artist Of The Week is Kaze. Kaze’s ‘Pinned On You’ showcases a variety of different influences culminating in a superb alternative-pop song. The track is full of surprises with sudden breaks allowing space for the vocal to shine through. If you like the more experimental side of The Beatles, Bjork or Radiohead this […]
We kick off April with a special playlist with bands selected by the fantastic group Bear’s Den. This playlist will also be released on vinyl in celebration of Record Store Day 2017 on 22nd April. Our first release in 2016 featured 10 amazing bands chosen by BBC Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine. The vinyl compilation will […]
Martim Moniz is an alternative-pop ballad showcasing the fantastic range of Dickson’s vocals in a haunting, atmospheric track. Sparse production elements compliment the strong vocal delivery making for a great listen. If you’re a fan of Tom Odell, Sting, or Bon Iver this could be for you:
Artist Of The Week this week is ‘Blanco White’. Blanco White is the solo project of Josh Edwards. A well travelled musician, Edwards spent time studying Spanish guitar in Cádiz, and later a traditional instrument called the charango, in Bolivia, before finally settling in London. It’s these Andalusian and Latin influences that he blends together so successfully […]
This week’s Artist Of The Week is Nikki Pope. Her song Blue Lagoon is a great pop track, showcasing Nikkis powerful voice. Its delicate instrumentation and gospel-influenced chord progression mean that when the upbeat ‘pop’ chorus lands, it has even more impact. If you like a dose of rhythm with your soul, this could be for […]
This week we are featuring ‘Lion’s House’ by Si Connelly for our ‘Artist Of The Week’ slot. Si Connelly’s track Lion House is a beautifully crafted song, full of turns and surprises. A captivating, intimate vocal sets the opening tone, which builds over the length of the song. The initial piano element of the track […]
We’re excited to share this month’s playlist with you. Tracks have been selected by Head Of Music at Channel 5. Channel 5 is a British commercial television network. It was launched in 1997, and was the fifth national terrestrial analogue network in the United Kingdom after BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, and Channel 4 Take […]
Blue Deep by Echoes is a chilled out electronic track that showcases a fantastic vocal full of emotion. The soulful verses are complimented by a warm and powerful chorus. If you like Bonobo, Mura Masa or Caribou this is for you:
We caught up with Adam Ryan, booker for The Great Escape Festival to see what he looks for when choosing acts for this world renowned festival. What is the most important criteria you look for in an artist? A well rehearsed artist with a coherent sound and live show is important but then sometimes artists […]