Following the debut solo release of Glass House, Ray’s music has been playlisted by JazzFM in the UK along with Groove FM in Helsinki and Jazz 89.1 in Toronto, a fantastic achievement! So it is with great excitement that we are able to announce the next new release which is due on November 27th. “Forgot About Me” is a track co written by Estaire and Neil Birse, the latter being Ray’s sublime keys player in her killing band. The track is out on all major digital stores and streaming platforms and of course the SO-UK: Music Bandcamp site. The post Ray Estaire Has Arrived! appeared first on SO-UK ..read more

Entering her career in independent music with her new release “Glass House”. Ray Estaire has recorded 4 stunning songs alongside Executive Producer Lee Murthwaite of SO-UK: Music. Performed, produced and mastered at the sublime Rimshot Productions Studio by Acid Jazz genius Mike Thorne. Expect expert musicianship and flawless production quality as Ray embarks of a heavy release strategy of 4 songs in 3 months. we’ll keep you updated right here! Glass House hits all good digital stores on October 30th 2020. The post Ray Estaire First Release of 2020 appeared first on SO-UK: Music ..read more

Mad Yella return to 2020 with their 4th brilliant release ’Blue’. A track that was inspired by the band’s drummer Sam Moore with the rest of the lads doing what they always do, working together on every aspect of the song.  “Blue” is a beautiful minimalistic but vibey and slick neo soul groove. Based on just 2 chords sustained on the Fender Rhodes, creating a sweet fusion of vintage and present-day sounds over a hip-hop inspired drum groove; dressed with a sweet guitar solo & heartfelt lyrics delivered by lead vox Kojo. Releasing on May 29th with SO-UK Mu ..read more

Mad Yella’s first release ‘Sequoia’ was featured by Ronnie Herel of Mi-Soul radio as a #OneToWatch. This encouraged the ‘Yellas’ to release their second original track ‘Lovin’ in March and both tracks received regular radio airplay across the UK and Europe.  This, their third title ‘Being with You’ was playlisted by Mi-Soul Radio before it was even finished! That is the level of accolade this wonderful band is receiving. Fresh, new, original and grounded, a recipe for success. Mad Yella have had a busy inaugural year as they hit the UK scene wi ..read more

Steve Nichol of Loose Ends – the greatest of UK soul exports, with Jane and Carl they were pioneers, taking the rawness of UK Soul to the world, paving the way for much of what is known of the UK both Stateside and globally today. With his new band and the beautiful Ray Estaire, Steve is able to showcase all of the tracks between the big gun hits as we transition to his new music in the future, while celebrating what put him there in the first place. Superb to see such a pioneer back where he belongs, on an iconic stage at the Margate Soul Festival performing with his BADASS band. The pos ..read more

Margate Soul Festival went ahead from August 2-4th in style! With a mostly ALL UK lineup this was not one to be missed. SO-UK: Music were honoured to have our artists performing on the iconic Sunset Stage at the Margate Winter Gardens and perform they DID! Starting on the Saturday with the sublime Mad Yella who crushed their set to a packed arena of around 1000 eager soul festival revellers! It was a magical moment for the Yella’s who have had a fantastic start to their live performing career. SO-UK: Music couldn’t be any prouder of them! The post Mad Yella Crush The #Sunset Stage appeared fir ..read more

The legendary world renowned Ronnie Scott’s invited SO-UK: Music’s very own Soulpersona & Princess Freesia to Epsom Downs Racecourse for one of their very special events. With their superb band ‘The Sunset City Orchestra’, they took the stage to an audience of over 1000 people who were ALL poised for a disco feast.. and a FEAST they got! A superb set of originals from their Sunset City album blended with covers from the disco era with tracks such as the legendary Love Hangover by Diana Ross and Get Down Tonight by KC & The Sunshine Band, all served up with their own HOXXNINESS delivere ..read more

Today we welcome Claire Licence into our little musical hamlet. Now officially working for SO-UK Music as we continue our growth. It’s great to have Claire officially on board to work with our fantastic roster of artists, our partners and our events. Claire brings excellent ideas, superb connections, fantastic organisational help and will be pivotal to the success of our little firm and our good times. Her work with Margate Soul Festival and the management of Olby’s Soul Cafe & Music Rooms have been essential to their relative successes. The reason I ..read more

SO-UK: Music have setup the first part of the #InTheEnds tour for 2019 with appearances from Steve Nichol and his superb band at Brasserie Zedel and Pizza Express venues in Birmingham, Maidstone and Manchester from May through to July 2019. Performing classic Loose Ends album tracks in an intimate jazz club space for that up close and personal vibe. Also appearing at this years Margate Soul Festival on August 2nd-4th, this is a very exciting summer for Steve Nichol. Check the SO-UK: Music events page for more information on tickets, dates and show times. The post Steve Nichol #InTheEnds Tour A ..read more

Brand new Kent based band Mad Yella released their first track, Sequoia in January 2019. Instantly becoming recognised as the newest up and coming band in the soul-jazz world. See Mad Yella perform at several high profile music events throughout 2019, this band truly is #OneToWatch. Mad Yella are signed to SO-UK: Music under management as we grow and develop their career. The post SO-UK: Music Sign Mad Yella appeared first on SO-UK: Music ..read more