Heating up the Belgian Neo-Soul scene, YellowStraps is dropping his record "tentacle" in early 2023. What began as a musical adventure between Yvan and his brother Alban Murenzi turned into a more serious project for Yvan, who continues to pursue musical ambitions alone. After a year of extensive touring, the artist shares thoughts on the upcoming release.
The Londoner five-piece Ezra Collective released their exuberant new record "Where I'm Meant To Be" via Partisan Records in November. It follows their debut record "You Can't Steal My Joy". We caught up with the band's drummer Femi Koleoso to talk about the role that joy plays in his life, the Londoner music community, and the similarities between jazz and boxing.
The Berlin-based neo-soul / jazz singer douniah releases her debut EP "A Lot, Not Too Much". On the record, she transforms pain into music and uses movement and colors to express emotions. We spoke to the German-Moroccan artist to find out more about this chapter of her musical journey and why red light lamps hold a special meaning to her.
Talented British electronica newcomers CLOUD BOAT unveil the official music video for their latest single Youthern. Recently producers Sam Ricketts and Tom Clarke already presented the b-side Hammerspace. The debut album by CLOUD BOAT is called Book Of Hours and it will be released on May 27. The video is as pure and simple as the song itself, presenting the band in stylish black and white. Watch it right here.