One of the most interesting releases of 2026 is Contrast by
Tanya George. Featuring a stunning voice and catchy tracks, this neo-soul album
makes for an enjoyable listen.
The Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
makes her full-length debut after a couple of Eps. I think we’ll be hearing a
lot more from her.
HEAR: Contrast
“Sextet” remains one of my absolute favorites from A Certain Ratio's
discography.
Its sound and rhythms were remarkably for the time (
1982 ) . This sound became a sonic
blueprint that would go on to become the band's unmistakable trademark for
years to come.
Decades later, it's still a pleasure to listen to.
Following the success of “Bar Mediterraneo”, NU GENEA are back with their brand-new album for
2026.
“People of
the Moon” feels like yet another expansion of NU GENEA’s musical universe.
While their debut LP “Nuova Napoli” (released under their previous name
NU GUINEA) was tightly focused on the Neapolitan Funk, their second record “Bar Mediterraneo” enriched that
sound with vibrant Mediterranean influences. Now, with “People of the Moon”,
their horizon broadens even further onto a global scale, blending Latin and
Caribbean grooves with stellar international features (including Tom Misch).
It’s an incredibly catchy record, and
"Onenon"—featuring Tom Misch—is an absolute hit.
HEAR: People of the Moon (FLAC)
