We’ve been blessed with some great music this year, from the likes of Shaé Universe, Lalah Hathaway, Kenyon Dixon and more. This week’s spotlight is for Hiatus Kaiyote, a band I came across in 2016 and fell in love with immediately. Their soulful yet alternative sound makes it hard to box them into a genre, much of their music reflects the complexity of life and love, which resonates with so many listeners. Their latest album “Love Heart Cheat Code” has been heavily anticipated and proves to be another worthy addition to their discography. Exploring a number of sounds, we travel through sonic ..read more

2024’s Cross The Tracks, was a moment to remember for multiple reasons. Not only was the sun beaming down on Brockwell Park, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation for some of the greatest artists across the many stages! A festival-goer by Elisa Mazzuca (Cross The Tracks 2024) Months of anticipation for a stellar line up featuring the likes of Summer Pearl, Venna, Jamilah Barry, Madlib, Eve and more, meant that the people came prepared for ultimate enjoyment. It’s no surprise that upon hearing the news of Erykah Badu no longer performing, there was a feeling of disappointm ..read more

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ is a shift in what we’ve known from Beyoncé over the years, however it is as intricately and thoroughly produced to the level that we’re used to. At 27 songs in length, the album is a seamless exploration and insight into the sound of Country Music through the mind of one of the biggest talents in the music world. With features across the project and multiple collaborative writers and producers, the magnitude of Cowboy Carter cannot be overlooked! Although the genre is Country, there are still soulful, RnB elements throughout the tracks and an emphasis on vocal abilit ..read more

Khruangbin is back with another phenomenal album “A LA SALA”, meaning ‘To the living room’ in Spanish. Inviting us into their world of mostly instrumental sounds, the Houston natives are displaying intimacy, intricacy and groove throughout the 12 tracks on this record. The album comes to just under 40 minutes and is something you can leave on repeat without skipping, something that can be said for a lot of Khruangbin’s discography. Have a listen to the album ‘A LA SALA’ and let the sounds take you away. The post Artist Spotlight: Khruangbin appeared first on Soul Surge | Bringing wellness to t ..read more

We’re back with another radio show for you to listen to and enjoy. Taking you on the journey of old school soulful sounds, through classic RnB and into the freshest new sounds. The post Soul Surge Show 120: Listen Back appeared first on Soul Surge | Bringing wellness to the community ..read more

Lalah Hathaway’s ‘Self Portrait’ album has been on constant rotation over the last few weeks here at Soul Surge, having been reminded of her greatness via her recent feature on Shaé Universe’s project ‘Love’s Letter’. The album is a self-reflective and open journal, exploring heartbreak, letting go, rebirth, independence and life lessons. Coated in velvet vocals and driven by soulful instrumentation, ‘Self Portrait’ feels like a hug from a big sister, telling you it’ll be alright in the end. Songs such as ‘On your own’ and ‘What goes around’ serve as reminders of our own power and encourage us ..read more

An artistic powerhouse who communicates her inspirations in a multitude of ways through her self-advocacy, documentation and individuality. With a number of full-length bodies of musical works, Solange has always allowed insights into her mind and heart through intricate documentation along her journey, with no fear of re-introducing and re-inventing herself. Her art infuses fashion, photography, visual experimentation and audibly expansive explorations of her sound. Her last three projects (True, A Seat At The Table and When I Get Home) are all varied in sound and vibe, yet still communicate ..read more

One of the beautiful things about music is how it transcends time and space, allowing an artist’s message and spirit to have an impact beyond the imagination. Alice Coltrane is a musician whose music was heavily influenced by her dedication to healing through meditation, spirituality and family. Her talents were immense and she is a notable harpist, pianist, organist and vocalist, infusing classical, jazz, spirituality and chants into her compositions. Having studied Classical music and Jazz in Paris, Alice Coltrane was able to collaborate with other world renowned Jazz musicians away from her ..read more

This week, instrumental music has taken the front seat at Soul Surge. It’s been one of those weeks where instrumentation without a concentration on lyrics is what the soul has been calling for. We’ve seen an influx of instrumental projects over the last couple of years, but Vincent Fenton aka FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) is an artist that stands out for so many reasons. He’s a French multi-instrumentalist, singer and musician who is known for his mesmerising solo performances. Having seen FKJ in Paris in early 2023, it can be said that he is one of the most phenomenal artists to see live, so if you ..read more

If you’ve been a fan of our regular radio shows, you’ll have definitely heard our radio host Tony Supreme sprinkle an Anita Baker track in there every so often! Anita is a performer with a voice so graceful yet powerful and released her debut album in 1983 “The Songstress”. She went on to release 5 more studio albums and amassed a total of 8 Grammy’s and countless tours. If you haven’t yet delved into the soulful sounds of Anita Baker then there’s no time like the present. Listen to Anita’s debut album ‘The Songstress’ and start your journey from there! The post Artist Spotlight: Anita Baker a ..read more