Kelly Rowland – Here I Am

WHO? Destiny’s Child gone solo! WHAT? Third solo studio album HOW DOES IT SOUND? It’s her first album since leaving Beyonce’s Dad, Matthew as manager and Colombia records, so a lot rides on this collection. R&B, POP and DANCE as you’d expect... (read more)

Lp1 – Joss Stone

WHO? Soul singer who made the breakthrough at 16 with The Soul Sessions.. HOW DOES IT SOUND? The auto tune has gone, as well as heaps of post production and Joss’ raw talent shines through nicely. A nice mix of funk, soul and stomping tracks... (read more)

Chilled R&b Summer 2011

WHAT? One of those compilations we all end up having! WHO? Aloe Blacc to Mariah Carey to Brownstone! (remember them!) WHAT? It’s the usual suspect of R&B mixtape..but it’s laid back and chilled out with some unexpected numbers! VERDICT? Let’s... (read more)

All Of You – Colbie Caillat

WHO? Californian singer/songwriter HOW DOES IT SOUND? Heavily infulenced by Fleetwoord Mac (her father produced the band) this album is full of those middle of the road pop/rock songs. In a kind of Bruno Mars/Jack Johnson style, it sounds... (read more)

Colbie Caillat – All For You

WHO? American pop singer famous for hits Bubbly, Realize, and The Little Things WHAT? Third album containing the current big hit on DUBAI 92 I Do HOW DOES IT SOUND? Summery, poppy, effortless and fun. She rattles through the album which sounds... (read more)

Sbtrkt – Sbtrkt

WHO? Nu-jazz producer and DJ Aaron Jerome – who likes to wear masks, remain anonymous and let the music do the talking WHAT? Self-titled debut album after various remixes and compilations HOW DOES IT SOUND? It’s been described as ‘experimental... (read more)

Blondie – Panic Of Girls

WHO? American band formed by Debbie Harry. HOW DOES IT SOUND? The album begins well. Drums that you can’t ignore and electronics that will only make you want to hear more instantly. Debbie Harry’s vocals cut through as well as ever... (read more)

Biffy Clyro – Revolutions: Live At Wembley

WHO? Scottish band from Kilmarnock that have become one of the UK’s biggest live bands. HOW DOES IT SOUND? Biffy Clyro for many years toured Scotland, managing to keep themselves a secret down the road in England. But after producing 3 albums... (read more)

Beyonce – 4

WHO? US singer/Destiny’s Child-gone solo, Jay Z’s other half. WHAT? 4th studio album HOW DOES IT SOUND? She says she’s been inspired by Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder for this latest collection. And had to whittle down 72 tunes down to just one... (read more)

Arctic Monkeys – Suck It And See

WHO? English indie-rockers, one of the first bands to first reach fame via the internet/myspace/youtube era. WHAT? Fourth studio album HOW DOES IT SOUND? Written between London and New York, the band have focused more on a live sound, rehearsing... (read more)