soul

Let's get existential. Dave Hanratty, David Higgins and Norma Howard discuss Pixar's mortality-themed life lesson Soul. Is this really a kid's film? What's the music like? Was that an Under the Skin reference? Is that ending a massive…

The album opens with 'Good Ones', starting with 15 seconds of reggae guitar followed by MIRI's distinctive voice. The songwriting on this track is relatable, an excellent way to kick off her EP. Her voice is distinctive — in my own opinion,…

Seneko’s Soul Numbers is EP #4 in three years for the Americana/soul artist. Each release has lent him ample opportunity to develop his voice. Now, it all culminates in an EP that has Seneko sounding more refined and confident than ever.…

California psychedelic outfit Crooked Flower have returned with their sixth release, Into the Light. The record is true to both their musical style and the spirit of their home state. Breezy, liberated, and colourful in tandem with an…

Welcome to One Track Minded, where we pick a select cut from a chosen act and delve beneath the surface. This time out, Justin McDaid delves deep on a blues and soul classic… “I would rather go blind, boy/ Than to see you walk…

At 2pm one Thursday afternoon Chris Kabs walked out of his job as a financial accountant and told his boss “Yo, I gotta go follow my dreams”. Since then he’s been spending every day writing, mixing and recording music in his studio in…

In a new feature here at HeadStuff, we round up some of the best and  high-profile tracks  that you may have missed.  This week saw the return Vince Staples, indie giants The Jesus and Mary Chain, as well as pop behemoth Katy Perry.  …

Let’s begin by trying to suggest what an encounter is (and is not). An encounter can take the form of an unexpected liaison; a kind of spark to begin thinking. But an encounter, in the sense of what I mean here, is about an ‘affect,’ the…

Photos: Timi Ogunyemi - @tweetymonkey It’s been almost a week since we packed up our tents, decided to leave some chairs behind at the campsite (because fuck that), and generously donated some leftover cans to those still on the session.…