Peter Spacey's "All I Want Is You To Stay" has materialised, not so much as a song, but as an intricate emotional schematic set to a rather compelling pulse. It’s always a peculiar kind of revelation when a producer, traditionally a sonic puppeteer hidden behind the grand curtain of the mixing desk, steps into their own vocal spotlight. Spacey, known for shaping soundscapes for...

To understand the profound depth of Amana Melome's new album, "Recalibration", one must first appreciate the legacy she carries. As the granddaughter of Jimmy Woode, the legendary bassist who was the youngest member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and who performed alongside icons like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, Melome' is heir to a monumental tradition in American music. Her latest work is not a simple continuation...