Monthly Archives: December 2020

Meet NYC-based singer @Kerensound whose evocative single “Talisman” casts its own classic pop spell

KÉREN, “Talisman”

Educated at Berklee College and travelling worldwide with symphony orchestras brings a richness to the music of NYC-based singer Kéren with her recent single “Talisman” from her new 6-song album In Form.  Kéren sounds like so many classic alternative and pop singers at different times – Adele, Amy Winehouse, Sade, Björk – yet has also achieved her own sound through the crisp and compelling clarity of her voice and the subtle yet layered arrangement of her music.  “Talisman” is a song that could be set to a cinescape of images for even better effect. Kéren’s worldly music seems to want to unfold a set of stories that will be fit for the ages.  “Talisman” has numerous indelible and mystical qualities about it that warmly pull you in to enjoy.

“Not Sorry” the latest R&B/funk-fused single by Vancouver’s Diamond Cafe @TristanTmusic goes down easy

DIAMOND CAFE, “Not Sorry”

It’s been a while since I’ve written about Canadian independent R&B/pop artist Diamond Cafe, who is back with his latest single “Not Sorry”.  This song reflects back on a relationship where saying sorry (or not) seems to be the major issue at play.  It’s a 70’s funk-filled showcase as the singer (aka Tristan Thompson) continues to show his prowess with his George Michael and Prince inspired vocals.  Its soulful vibes and interesting story go down easy, and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more from Diamond Cafe in the new year.  Play this one next to songs by fellow Canadians Francesco Yates and Jessie Reyez.