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It is announced today that multi-Grammy-winning singer Gregory Porter will open this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival with a headline show at the 2000-capacity Big Top on Tuesday 5th May. Porter also reprises his role as Artistic Curator and has been involved in programming a series of artists for the festival.

Ella Vos’s ‘Cellophane’ may seem understated, passive and moody but amidst its downtempo beats, erratic tones, and stinging vocals emerge the artistry that has so far elevated the American singer-songwriter above that of her contemporaries.

Alicia Keys’ ‘Underdog’ is a masterclass in using one’s voice to stick up for the people.

Powerful, soulful vocalists don’t come around every day, and Italian singer/songwriter Laura Pizzicannella is one of them.

Becky Hill’s ‘Better Off Without You’ is the perfect musical concoction to shaking off the dead weight as we ring in the new decade.

Celeste’s ‘Stop This Flame’ is a stylish, smooth and soulful return of the blues, and it firmly establishes the twenty-five-year-old singer-songwriter from Saltdean as a force of nature.

J Grange is a British Rapper/Songwriter born in Walthamstow, East London on the 24th October 2001.

When a song like Ordinary Man is released, the lineup it possesses puts you in a unique place to write a review. It might say FT. Elton John, and it does, Sir Elton John plays piano and sings on the track with Ozzy Osbourne, but, and this is a big but, the rest of the band aren’t bad either!

Grouplove’s new track ‘Deleter’ is a breath-taking, heart-pumping romp, blowing the roof off the new year---one that is set to welcome bigger and better things for the alternative rock act as they continue thrilling their fans with their musical feats.

Caroline Rose’s ‘Feel the Way I Want’ bounces along with a juicy, spontaneous zeal that is becoming characteristic of the American singer-songwriter’s sound.

Future Moons’ debut single ‘Entangled’ is a gripping, affecting experience, straight away establishing the band as one of the more unique, riveting sounds in alternative rock.

Joshua Hyslop’s new song ‘Behind the Light’ is a fresh, buoyant piece of music establishing this Canadian singer-songwriter as one of the most exciting folk artists coming through at the moment.

Fred Again has an impressive track record as a producer and artist in his own right, working with acts like Ed Sheeran and Stormzy to name a few. Me (sorry) is a calm electronic number, that whilst as up to date as you would expect from one of the UKs top producers, it could also come from the late 90s trance scene, with a soft, slow synth feeling the way.

Anson Seabra’s new song ‘Trying My Best’ is a soft, candid ballad that has the singer-songwriter go down a path of self-evaluation and thoughtful acceptance whilst functioning as a delicate, beautiful tribute to his individuality.

Did Heaven send us a new masterpiece with Ten Fé? Ten Fé are London duo, Ben Moorhouse and Leo Duncan who are making their way in the music scene the traditional way.

Sody’s latest song ‘Reason to Stay’ marks yet another achievement for the young singer-songwriter from London, who reveals more vulnerabilities and strengths in this slow-paced, piano-powered ballad.

Daddy’s Girl will take you on an emotional journey that will make you appreciate your relationship with your parents or, for some, make you cherish every second you spend with your own children. With Christmas being a season for families and spending time with loved ones this song’s release feels deeply personal to EYELAR and her family.

Kat Cunning’s foray into music couldn’t be off to a more splendid beginning--the acoustic version of her single ‘For the Love’ sheds new light into the wonders of the original mix, which Billboard hailed as a "rallying cry for hope and strength in the face of adversity".

Just in time to add a little oomph to the sensational New Years’ Eve parties, Sigma release their latest track ‘Sell My Soul’, featuring English-Irish singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre.

Sam Tompkins’ single ‘Not So Grey’ offers a much-needed respite from the winter blues; his acoustic arrangement, the fast-paced verses and the genuine, heartfelt lyrics about mental health bring home a message of solace and hope.

Laura White’s new track ‘Nobody’ may have been released during a season of love, togetherness, and family but it is not afraid to pull any punches when it comes to the matters of the heart. It is raw, honest and staggering in that it touches upon some intense subjects but never refocuses the attention from White’s resilient, all-encompassing voice.