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Paul Stone & The Basement Collective are proving that meaningful music is often the result of patience, craft and lived experience. Built around the songwriting of Yorkshire-born musician Paul Stone, the project brings together six exceptional musicians with a shared commitment to honesty, emotion and musicianship. Stone was once described
British jazz drummer Pete Cater has announced the release of his new EP West Side Story, scheduled for digital release on May 1st, 2026. The announcement comes alongside two live appearances under The Great Drum Show, adding a performance dimension to a release already rooted in Cater’s long-standing dedication to
Q3: A New Wave of Jazz. Q3, a jazz quartet based in Cambridge, has been making waves with their new release “Water Speckled Midnight.” This album marks their third release, following the success of “The Monkey Puzzle Tree” in 2019. With their unique blend of jazz, Latin, funk, and Arabic
Russell Oliver Stone, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time, has just released his newest album, ‘The Calling’. Filled with soul-stirring melodies and empowering lyrics, this album is not one to miss. The best part? Some of the best musicians from the UK have collaborated with Stone, making it
Spark your sense of adventure and embark on a musical journey with the captivating sounds of the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio. This dynamic jazz group is shaking up the scene with their fusion of jazz and pop, and their upcoming performance at Pizza Express’ The Pheasantry on April 16th is not
The Masha Ocean Quartet have just announced the release of their mesmerizing Kaleidoscopic Realities debut album. On the 10th of November, music fans will be taken on an incredible musical journey through jazz, Spain and Russia that features an international mix of musicians. The quartet is lead by Masha Ocean,
Judith Haustein, one of the biggest up-and-coming artists to keep your eye on, recently released her latest self-produced album, called The Flood, on February fourth. The Flood is an album truly like no other, having Haustein combine a multitude of different musical genres on each of her album’s twelve tracks.
You’ve heard Christmas albums before, but not like this. While some feel mostly like a blatant grab for everyone’s wallets, Michael Tinholme’s ‘It’s Christmas Time in the City’ is a definite swing in the opposite direction with a true celebration of the holiday season by some of music’s brightest stars.
After the group’s recent success, “The Fabulous Red Diesel,” they now bring their artistry to the stage with their new hit single, “Mama Josie Said”. This song features smooth and elegant vocals by lead singer Ms. Kitty (Kat Lee-Ryan). As well as the vocals, the piece includes an easy-going and
Channeling influence from progressive rock, jazz, pop and blues, Nonviolenze’s cross-genre album ‘Ghosts of War’ is a mesmerising experience. The title track by the same name looks to religion as a whole and questions how scriptures of all faiths often lead to hate, war and division. Born in India and
After spending most of his professional career playing live and working in the studio with artists such as Kylie Minouge, Il Divo and Massive Attack, Jazz drummer and writer Andrew Small is breaking into the spotlight, with “Crisps and Chocolate” in hand. Andrew has been a well respected session
Welcoming back to the stage, Crack of Dawn! After years away from the ‘Spotlight’, this group of highly talented and skilled musicians have recorded and are set to release their latest album, which promises not to disappoint. The collective minds of musicians Alvin Jones, Greg Gooding, Carl Harvey, Michael Dunston