Soul and Funk

Allison Russell Dances the Night Away with New Single "Stay Right Here"

PUBLISHED Jul 14, 2023

In Exclaim!'s current cover story, singer-songwriter Allison Russell spoke about the joyful sound of her new album The Returner — and liste...

Ayra Starr Brings International Tour to Canada

PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023

Afrobeats up-and-comer Ayra Starr has announced her first-ever headlining tour, and it includes a few stops here in Canada. The Benin-born...

Kamaal Williams Details New Album 'Stings,' Shares New Song "PKKNO"

PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023

Kamaal Williams has detailed his third studio LP. The UK artist and producer born Henry Wu will share new album Stings on September 27 via...

Jamila Woods Announces New Album 'Water Made Us,' Shares Lead Single "Tiny Garden"

PUBLISHED Jul 11, 2023

Chicago-based singer-songwriter and poet Jamila Woods is back with a new album Water Made Us out October 13 via Jagjaguwar.  Her first alb...

Thundercat Treated Montreal to Absurd Humour and Bass Heroics

Montreal Jazz Festival, July 5

PUBLISHED Jul 6, 2023

Montreal was experiencing a heatwave this Wednesday, a big one. The kind of heatwave where people are advised to stay inside, shut the drap...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Katie Tupper's 'Where to Find Me' Locates Her Commanding Vocals

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023

The effortless silk of Katie Tupper's vocals shines throughout all five songs on her new EP, Where to Find Me, but perhaps most of all on "...

Sampha Returns with New Song "Spirit 2.0"

PUBLISHED Jun 28, 2023

Sampha has shared his first solo single in over six years. "Spirit 2.0" arrives today via Young, and you can hear it alongside a visualizer...

Jully Black to Perform "O Canada" with Lyric Change at Toronto Metropolitan University Graduation

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2023

Jully Black has been enlisted to perform her changed version of the national anthem at the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of Linc...