Olivia Dean, The Art of Loving Review by Rudy Palma Across modern soul’s lineage, from Etta James’s confessionals to Amy Winehouse’s grit, one can trace their ancestry elegantly in Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving. What distinguishes it is its Read more
Shelby Means, Shelby Means Review by John Gaddis Shelby Means steps to the mic on Shelby Means not as a bassist who sings, but as a singer who also is the bass player, locking the jam together. It changes the Read more
Kieran Brown, Loving You Review by Constance Tucker Kieran Brown’s debut album, Loving You, introduces us to a vocalist’s love letter to the American Songbook. Only in her twenties, Brown sings with an obvious command of the jazz tradition. Her vocal Read more
The London Suede, Antidepressants Review by Rudy Palma Antidepressants, The London Suede’s eleventh studio album, is an album built on forms of raw threads, loose stitches, and exposed lining. The eleven tracks are an emotionally volatile work built on resistance Read more
YUNGBLUD, Idols Review by Rudy Palma There’s a quiet growth at the heart of Idols, YUNGBLUD’s latest and most vocally accomplished album to date. Long celebrated (and sometimes derided) for his explosive energy and chaotic edge, YUNGBLUD now offers something Read more
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, Elemental Review by Constance Tucker In jazz vocal performance, the standards never change, but the singer’s interpretation must. The longevity of the standard’s history creates reinvention. In Elemental, Dee Dee Bridgewater pairs with the Read more
Nora Jones & John Legend, Summertime Blue Review by Rudy Palma In an era where high-gloss collaborations often lean on vocal acrobatics or dramatic overproduction, “Summertime Blue” stands out for its natural laid-back energy. The first recorded duet between Norah Jones Read more
Lilith Czar, POPSICLE Review by Rudy Palma Lilith Czar’s single, “POPSICLE,” erupts to a declaration of independence with its raw passion and sonic styles delivered with authenticity. Marking her first independent release, “POPSICLE” encapsulates a career-long battle against external expectations, Read more
Ermelinda Cuellar, Under a Lavender Sky Review by Constance Tucker On Under a Lavender Sky, Texan-Peruvian vocalist Ermelinda Cuellar masterfully bridges her dual cultural heritage, blending jazz sophistication with authentic Afro-Peruvian rhythmic expressions. Cuellar’s evocative voice and attention to rhythmic Read more
Samantha Fish, Paper Doll Review by Rudy Palma In Paper Doll, released April 25, 2025, via Rounder Records, Samantha Fish proves once again that the voice is more than a vehicle for melody; it’s a conduit for reckoning, release, and Read more
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