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The M25 at midnight, a promoter counting heads at the door, a fan who drove four hours from Hull. A candid look at whether the independent UK tour still adds up — and who it adds up for.
Pour something warm, cancel your Sunday plans, and press play. A track-by-track companion to Lewis Taylor's latest record — the stories, the studio mishaps and the moments to listen for.
Ever wondered where that voice comes from? We trace the sonic DNA of Lewis Taylor's most beloved songs — through Stevie Wonder's arrangements, dusty gospel 45s and the jazz-funk cellars of East London.
From London basements to Manchester bedrooms, a handful of small labels are quietly releasing the best soul, neo-soul and R&B in the country. Here's where to start listening.
The best soul music doesn't work in arenas — it needs a room small enough to breathe in. We've picked ten grassroots venues across Britain where independent artists still connect face to face, and where your tenner at the door genuinely keeps the lights on.
Motown built a mythology; British soul built a catalogue — quietly, brilliantly, and without the credit. From Lewis Taylor's psychedelic masterpieces to the overlooked gems of the London neo-soul wave, here are seven records that belong in every serious collection.