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A sad farewell to Charles Bradley, Anna Leone's stunning debut, previously unreleased Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more

Anna Leone: My Soul I An incredibly impressive debut, Swedish singer/songwriter Anna Leone has crafted an impossibly perfect, heartbreaking ballad. Released earlier this month, “My Soul I” now has a video which recently premiered on Fader and it’s full of appropriately slow, sweeping shots. A gentle melody, matched with lyrics about ill-fated love, this song is heavy with sorrow and yet entirely beautiful. Yeah Yeah …

Charles Bradley: Changes (Black Sabbath Cover)

The incredibly talented Charles Bradley has passed away at 68 years old. Bradley, who found success as a later-in-life singer, was known as the Screaming Eagle of Soul thanks to his heart-wrenching, vulnerable vocals. His cover of Black Sabbath’s 1972 song “Changes” is perhaps his best known, and certainly one of his most powerful. Bradley released his first record in 2011 at the tender age …

Mr Jukes feat. Charles Bradley: Grant Green

Featuring the sensationally soulful Charles Bradley, Mr Jukes’ “Grant Green” is our pick from his album God First, which officially released today, 14 July. Aptly named after the jazz musician the track samples, the song is spirited and uplifting. Mr Jukes (aka Jack Steadman of Bombay Bicycle Club) is embarking on a European tour in September.