Tag: neo-soul

Easy Stride Band – New Day (Live)

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“New Day” is a song defined by two things: an uplifting message of perseverance and hope, and the jazzy, head-bobbing brass melodies which take you most of the way there. Catchy and heartfelt with a uniquely Reggae spin – “New Day” is focused, purposeful, and powerful in both its message and its delivery.

Praised by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank, Easy Stride have been mastering their unique sound since 2015, and “New Day” is their version of Soul down to a fine art. The triumphant brass instrumentals, the smooth bassline, the sharp vocals, and the hypnotic piano all come together to make a sound that transcends and uplifts in equal measures.

A perfect vibe – it’s hard to find anything to dislike about “New Day”, especially during that teasingly killer bridge.

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Ruby Wood – Superstar

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Smokey and sensual, with a groove straight out of the 70s, “Superstar” is a collaboration that works on every level. The low vocals provided by Ruby Wood swirl into the smooth, bubbly bass and trumpet accents to make a rich sound that’s the audio equivalent of red wine.

“Superstar” is a song about the fantasy of dating a superstar, and the lyrics are filled with a sort of quiet awe that speaks to the head-spinning notion of that premise – though given Wood’s extensive touring and sellout Wembly Arena and Manchester Apollo performances, it’s fair to say she’s the superstar in the relationship.

“Superstar” is R&B at its finest – an easy-listening jam that’s hard to dislike.

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