Nowadays it is so much easier to explore and listen to new artists, bands and Music styles because of social and music streaming services including Amazon, Apple, Spotify, and Pandora. We've listed our top five debut albums that have been released this summer for you to discover.
Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Road Runner
Maverick vocalist and cellist Ayanna Whitter-Johnson released her debut album Road Runner in the spring to critical acclaim. It chronicles her journey as a musician, and it is a diverse mix of tones and moods, an expression of her incredible talent ready to be shared with the world. Standout Tracks are: ‘Road Runner’, ‘The Police’s ‘Roxanne’, and ‘Falling’.
Sophia Mina - The Fly
Sophia who hails from North London released her debut EP 'The Fly' in the spring. The EP picked the best elements from a wide array of genres, from pop and RnB to dance and hip-hop and can be heard throughout clubs across the country. Last week she released her highly anticipated new single 'Aint Got Time', an electro-pop tune that is zooming the airplay charts. Sophia will be performing live at London's Zebranos on the 28th August.
The Gulps - In The Kings House
The Gulps are made up of five vivacious raconteurs, who met while studying at the ICMP (Institute of Contemporary Music and Performance) in London, they hail from three corners of Europe and the Middle East. They released their debut EP In the Kings House in the spring and Steve Lamacq, from BBC 6 Music Recommends called it power pop, new mod and psych at its best.
Toby Andersen - Chasing Shadows
Toby began his musical career when he formed legendary UK Disco band Funkapolitan in 1980, becoming London Records first signing. Later in the 1980s, he co-wrote Curiosity Killed the Cat’s first no 1 album 'Keep Your Distance'. He went on to build an award-winning career in making TV commercials. Now he is back to his first love performing and his new album Chasing Shadows brings it all back to the solo piano with a relaxing soundtrack. Out now on Youth's Painted Word label.
Violeta Vicci - AUTOVIA
Violeta Vicci is an award-winning violinist and violist who is signed to legendary producer Youth's Painted Word label and is about to release her debut album AUTOVIA on the 23rd August. She has appeared on numerous Film, TV soundtracks including the famous franchise Alien and the iconic John Lewis Christmas Advert.
