May 20 – Birmingham – Academy 2 May 21 – Glasgow – SWG3 Studio Warehouse May 23 – London - Roundhouse May 24 – Manchester – O2 Ritz Manchester Trombone Shorty has released his highly anticipated new studio album Lifted. For his first album in five years, the born-and-bred New Orleans musical icon and ambassador harnesses the raw power and exhilarating grooves of his legendary live shows, over ten tracks recorded at his own Buckjump Studio with producer Chris Seefried (Fitz and the Tantrums, Andra Day). Shorty and his bandmates crash through funk, soul and psychedelic rock with transcendent performances, set to bold songwriting that explores grit and determination in hard times. The album features special guests Gary Clark, Jr., Lauren Daigle, and the New Breed Brass Band. The Lifted album title and cover photo references the relationship Trombone Shorty had with his mother, Lois Nelson Andrews. In dedicating the album to her memory, he says “She passed recently, but she continued to inspire me right up until she transitioned, and that’s why I put a picture of her holding me up at a second line on the cover of this album. She lifted me up my whole life.” Shorty continues, “I think Lifted is the closest we’ve ever gotten to bottling up the live show and putting it on a record. This time around I told everybody to really cut loose, to perform like they were onstage at a festival.” He speaks from experience: Shorty’s live performances have taken him to six continents, the GRAMMY Awards telecast, the White House (multiple times), and major tours with everyone from the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the Rolling Stones. This May he will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where he’s taken over the fest’s hallowed final set; during Mardi Gras he will ride on his own float leading the Krewe of Freret parade and perform at the after-party gala dubbed “Shorty Gras.” Shorty will also bring his once-in-a-lifetime Voodoo Threaxdown tour featuring Big Freedia, Tank & the Bangas, George Porter and Dumpstaphunk across the U.S. this summer. Lifted pulses with performances from an artist and band operating at the peak of their powers. The effervescent “What It Takes” gets profoundly funky as it celebrates the strength and growth that can emerge from times of struggle, while the bittersweet “Forgiveness” leans into the band’s R&B influences as it works to move on from pain and betrayal. The blistering “I’m Standing Here” (which features a mind-bending guitar solo from Gary Clark Jr.) rushes headlong into the maelstrom. Lifted is available now on all platforms!

Yiigaa continues her triumphant journey into 2022, showcasing her range as a songwriter, producer and performer with her breakout single Edge. Yiigaa's afrobeats-inspired track is a statement record that shows the growth in not only songwriting but creative direction, as shown by the bold artwork. Raised in Brixton, South London, by her Ivorian master drummer father, Henri Gaobi, and her travel-loving mother; Yiigaa spent her childhood surrounded by music. A fiercely independent and driven creative, by seven years old, Yiigaa was writing her own lyrics and absorbing a varied range of musical styles that would go on to influence her own signature brand of genre-blending electronic pop. In addition to her rich musical heritage, Yiigaa is also an accomplished actor and is part of the coveted National Youth Theatre. In October 2020, Yiigaa featured in the Abdou Cisse short film Damage Control (Enough) which aired on Channel 4 as part of the channel’s boundary-pushing short film strand, Random Acts. Stay tuned for more feel-good listening experiences but for the meantime be sure to listen to Yoga's latest single 'Edge' which is available now on all platforms!

In a time when toxic masculinity is still so rife, he intends to make space for men to express themselves, open up and be vulnerable. Rising vocalist KeepVibesNear is back with his highly anticipated release featuring Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn. Born and raised in Romford with Nigerian heritage KeepVibesNear has received support from the likes of Jamz Supernova, RinseFM, WorldwideFM & Reprezent. KeepVibesNear dropped his EP ’Now That We Know’ last year and has collaborated with BERWYN on his debut album When speaking about the track KeepVibesNear said: “This song for me was a feeling, I think of this as a story like a tale. It’s one of those songs that stuck out as special as soon as I had the idea. Late-night drive with bae just hits the imagery perfectly really and I think when everyone hears this song it will just make you wanna go for a little cruise.“

Orion Sun recently released her striking yet soothing single 'Dirty Dancer', the undefinable R&B and neo-soul send goosebumps down your spine whilst she sings of feeling of not being enough. Speaking on the track, Orion Sun shares “"dirty dancer" is about feeling like you’re not good enough. The thought can really consume your mind. It’s about working on my shit for me, but also so I can love the best way I can, not just the best way I know how.” Be sure to check out the captivating music video below. 'Dirty Dancer' is available now on all platforms!

Jamaican singer/songwriter Sevana is back with a smooth, sultry original titled 'Brand New'. The eagerly anticipated single was released through COLORS and we are still in awe of her performance. Check out the full video below and make sure you stream her new single 'Brand New' as it is one for the books!

Pip Millet is back with visuals for her latest song, “Ride With Me”. The song is one of our favourites and has been on repeat so we were ecstatic when we saw the video to accompany (which you can watch down below). Be suer you go and stream Pip Millet's latest single "Ride With Me" now!

Tendai is back giving us what we would call some emotional electronic pop and we are here for it! His latest single “Lately,” is an absolute banger! The single is accompanied by stunning visuals, where we see him lost in his thoughts in an empty abandoned home. ​Speaking on the track Tendai says: “I wanted Lately, to feel like a soundtrack to London, walking on the underground, walking through the city,” tendai said of the song. “I grew up on house rather than garage but if you’re from London, garage is just there in the fabric of the city.” Go and stream Tendai's latest single 'Lately' which is available now on all platforms and check out the video below!

Singer/DJ Gracie Convert released her first single of 2022, the song is called ‘Right way’. Gracie’s effortlessly voice slides over the slick, soft instrumentation as it then compliments the dark and sensual R&B track. We have been obsessed with Gracie's latest single and we know you will too! Speaking on the track, Gracie says: ‘I think when things aren’t going smoothly, it’s natural to hope they’ll change and want to stick around, but how long for? There are only so many times you can let things slide before you start resenting that person. That’s the space I was in when writing this’ Be sure to stream Gracie Convert's latest single 'Right Way', which is available now on all platforms!

The talented singer MORGAN starts off 2022 right with her new single ‘You’re Worth It’, which is available to stream now on all platforms and be sure to check out the video below!

London singer Abisha has released her latest Garage infused single 'Home To You'. Speaking on the track, Abisha says: 'To me, 'Home To You' can be interpreted in so many different ways because everyone has their own personal person, thing or place that feels like home. For me, feeling at home is where I feel safe and comfortable, and can relax at the end of the day and let out all of my emotions, and 'Home To You' is about that home being my girlfriend. We wrote it in the Summer when covid restrictions were still in place and we were being optimistic and hopeful about all of the things we could do when we were finally free! I had been doing some reflection and started to step into my own authentic power which has massively helped my confidence, which I think is reflected in 'Home To You' and throughout the whole upcoming EP! It's my favourite on the EP because it's upbeat and so happy but also still quite deep and emotional.' Be sure to stream Abisha's latest single which is avail be now on all platforms and check out the video down below!

The stunning South London singer Meron T is back with a double release in the form of 'Everything' and 'Don't Let', which is produced by SeyG. The slick, smooth songs is everything we love about Meron T and more. Make sure you check out her new single which are both out now on all platforms!

UK R&B singer and songwriter Cilla Raie starts of the year with her new infectious sultry R&B single ‘Longtime’ which is produced by XVR Blck. Piercing together R&B sounds with a hint of drill. The single gives you the feel of a vintage aura with smooth and silky sonic vibes. Speaking on the single Cilla Raie says: “Longtime was written with such ease and deep into the night, it represents a new era of growth for me. Which is a longtime coming, giving grown woman vibes and stepping into my divine feminine energy, going after what I want with no fear”. Make sure you go and stream Cilla Raie's latest single 'Longtime' which is available now on all platforms!