Corrupted
aKadem
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aKadem return with their explosive second single, Corrupted
Digital release: 30 January 2026
Kent-based indie-rock five-piece aKadem return with their explosive second single, Corrupted, released digitally on Friday 30 January 2026 via Rezzonator Music.
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Corrupted is the first release taken from the band’s intensive three-day recording session at Wincraft Studios, the legendary studio founded by Steve Winwood in the Cotswolds.
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​With the anthemic hi-voltage, Corrupted, aKadem take a decisive step forward: bigger, bolder, and more assured, capturing the sound of a band on the brink of something truly groundbreaking. A modern rock revival.
Christmas Time for Everyone
Michael J McEvoy featuring Larissa Eddie
A timeless addition to the Christmas canon
Digital release: 19 December 2025
Written by Michael J McEvoy, Wayne Waterson, and Tracey McEvoy, Christmas Time for Everyone is a classic Christmas single that blends rich orchestration, soulful vocals, and a spirit of inclusivity perfect for the holidays. Front and centre is vocalist Larissa Eddie, delivering a poised and resonant performance that sits comfortably within the great tradition of jazz-inflected seasonal ballads. Renowned saxophonist Paul Booth (Gregory Porter, Steve Winwood band) contributes a lyrical, elegantly phrased alto sax solo. The song is produced and arranged by Michael J McEvoy, who also performs guitar, keyboards and bass. Strings performed by Joni Fuller.
Mike McEvoy says: “It’s been a tough year and so we wanted to write something that would remind everyone to cherish those around us while they are still here and remember the loved ones we’ve lost. Christmas time is the perfect time to reflect, and I hope these three minutes can help do just that.”
Hurricane
aKadem
aKadem unleash storming debut single, Hurricane
Digital release: 26 September 2025
Channelling influences as diverse as Foo Fighters, Lola Young, Blur, Fontaines D.C., and Jimi Hendrix, aKadem are carving out a space where youthful fire collides with timeless guitar-driven energy.
Hurricane is a fitting title for a storming track that captures the band’s urgency and fearless approach to songwriting.
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Mike McEvoy, Rezzonator Music says: “Now and again a band truly stops you in your tracks. I was blown away hearing the energy, musicality and songwriting skills that naturally radiate from this incredibly talented band.”
Brooke, lead vocalist says: “We’re a young band, but we’re old school. Not moody and emo, but vintage – classic rockers.”
January
The Last Debutantes
The coolest release of the summer, January
Digital Release: 8 August 2025
The Last Debutantes, the shape-shifting rock project of esteemed producer/guitarist David Michael. Crafted with David’s trademark focus on melody – a passion ignited in childhood listening to 1548 Capital Gold on school runs through Essex – the track blends raw energy with classic rock songwriting. With a strong Seattle influence from bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Nirvana, January carves out its own space with a sound that is both hooky and immediate.
Channeling radio-rock legends Muse and The Avett Brothers, David’s storming guitars and effortlessly lush vocals hit a sweet spot on January. Evolving, collaborative, and always driven by the pursuit of the perfect hook, The Last Debutantes riffy and slick rock anthem, January is the summer’s coolest track. Prepare for a blizzard in August!
Rose of Gold
Golden Rose
Rose of Gold
Digital Release: 8 August 2025
Written by Michael J McEvoy and Mary Leay, this acoustic version of Mary Leay's original, Rose of Gold is beautifully pared back, shimmering sound of summer.​ The band Golden Rose originated in London in 2007, fusing Celtic and English folk, Americana and country music. Featuring singer-songwriter, Mary Leay on vocals, the musicians included: drummer, Chris ‘CJ’ Jones; guitarists, David Michaels and Pablo Tato; Mike McEvoy on keyboards and production duties.
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Weaving stories of heartbreak and longing, Mary’s achingly beautiful voice takes the listener on a soaring musical journey, backed by solid and sensitive musicianship and classy arrangements. This album compilation includes early lyrical sketches and recordings, plus songs snapped up for film and TV soundtracks such as Decoy Bride, Forget Me Not and Waterloo Road.
mirror of a soul yearning
Jane Fenton
Jane Fenton & Michael J McEvoy cast an emotional spell
Digital release date: 18 April 2025
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A moving and introspective piece for string orchestra featuring acclaimed cellist, Jane Fenton. The release marks another milestone in the longstanding creative partnership between McEvoy and Fenton – a musical dialogue rooted in shared artistic sensibilities and deep mutual respect. This new composition captures the emotional nuance and cinematic depth that have become hallmarks of McEvoy’s music, brought to life vividly by Fenton’s expressive cello performance. Fenton has been a featured soloist on many of McEvoy’s projects and scores, including album Terra Cognita, the ITV mini-series Dark Angel, and the Peabody Award-winning documentary The Jazz Ambassadors.​ In addition to her solo career, Fenton has served as Solo Cellist and Principal Cellist with Ballet Rambert, Glyndeboune and Garsington Opera Orchestras, contributing her artistry to both classical and contemporary works. Her versatility, honed across concert halls, ballet stages, and film scoring studios, lends a rare depth to her interpretations.
The Last Debutantes EP1
The Last Debutantes
The Last Debutantes' first EP
Digital release: October 2024
The Last Debutantes' remastered first single, featuring tracks: What Did You Do To Me?, Cold Weather's Warmer and Wound Up Dead.​ This three track EP was first released in 2014.
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The band is fronted by songwriter-guitarist-lead vocalist David Michael, and features Chris 'CJ’ Jones on drums and Jonas Wallen on guitars. The recordings were co-produced with Mike McEvoy.
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A garage rock banger with a very tasty groove and catchy chorus.
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Moments in Motion: piano meditations
Michael J McEvoy
Moments in Motion
Digital release: 27 September 2024
Moments in Motion is a collection of meditative solo piano performances by Michael J McEvoy that were recorded to provide sonic ambient backdrops to aid internal reflection and mindfulness.
Play the album while journalling, studying, or relaxing, and enjoy the mantra-like musical sequences.
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Just a Little Friendly Smile
Brian Henderson feat. Ama Lia
Brian Henderson feat. Ama Lia
Digital release: 1 November 2024
Best known for his 1960’s chart-toppers such as pop icon, Marianne Faithfull’s hit, Summer Nights, Brian has released Just A Little Friendly Smile at the grand age of nearly 84.​ Brian previously partnered with Liza Strike in their acclaimed mod-soul bands, The Soulmates (When Love Is Gone), and The Jet Set (You’ve Got Me Hooked). This time round, his tender ballad is graced with the velvety tones of Ama Lia, singer with the R.U.M. Band. The backing track recorded at Boogie Back Studios, features an arrangement produced by Michael J McEvoy, melding classic ‘60s and ‘70s Latin-jazz with timeless appeal and smooth, yearning emotion.​ Hailing from Trinidad, Brian came to England in 1957, following in the footsteps of his uncle Russ Henderson (a co-founder of Notting Hill Carnival). Establishing himself as a steel pan player, artist and songwriter in London, Brian also went on to play in the seminal 1970s prog rock band, Nirvana (long before the American rockers took the same name).
Ghost
EMKM
​Ghost, EMKM
Digital release: 3 May 2024
Drawing on her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, London-based, EMKM is producing some of the most captivating singer-songwriter music in the UK.
Her second single, Ghost is steeped in new country influences from haunting confessional lyrics to dreamy vocals set against a backdrop of delicate guitars and mandolins.
A ballad which could melt the hardest of hearts, this super catchy song will linger long after the closing bars.
Remembrance 1955 to 1963
The Jazz Sapiens
The Jazz Sapiens - Remembrance 1955 to 1963
Digital release date: 8 December 2023 (also on Bandcamp)
The Jazz Sapiens is a thrilling new collective made up of London's finest jazz musicians. Between them, they have played with a Who’s Who of leading contemporary music artists including Incognito, John McLaughlin, Gregory Porter, Steve Winwood, Laura Mvula and The Brand New Heavies. The band came together to record music for the Peabody Award-winning documentary, The Jazz Ambassadors. The original score, composed by Michael J McEvoy, was inspired by events that took place during the civil rights movement, when African American musicians were sent overseas by the US State Department to perform in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
Recorded live over two days with expanded arrangements by Mike and saxophonist, Paul Booth, this eclectic and soulful album also features Kevin Robinson, Mark Mondesir, Tom Walsh, Karl Rasheed Abel, Freddie Gavita, Graeme Blevins, Richard Henry and Robbie Harvey.
John Reid
Where is the Love
John Reid's love letter to the Philadelphia sound, Where is the Love
Single Release Date: 30 June 2023
Renowned Scots soul singer and songwriter, John Reid is set to captivate retro-soul music lovers with the release of his highly anticipated single, 'Where is the Love.'
Influenced by the timeless sound of 1970's Philadelphia soul, Reid delivers an authentic and heartfelt performance, sure to leave a lasting impression. Drawing inspiration from legends such as Luther Vandross, The O'Jays and Bobby Caldwell, John Reid effortlessly transports audiences back to the golden age of soul music, while infusing his own unique style of silky, soaring vocals.
Ashes
EMKM
​Ashes
Digital release: 26 May 2023
Drawing on her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, London-based, EMKM is producing some of the most captivating singer-songwriter music in the UK.
Her debut single, Ashes, features intricate layers of guitars and exquisite vocal harmonies.
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Co-produced with multi-instrumentalist Mike McEvoy, the intimate, live music performances have a timeless quality that will sound fresh for many years to come.
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Together
Michael J McEvoy
Michael J McEvoy's Latin-jazz extravaganza, Together
Single Release Date: 10 February 2023
This soulful and fully live orchestral production brims with classic 1960s and ‘70s Latin-jazz vibes. Featuring drummer extraordinaire, Richard Bailey (Jeff Beck, Incognito, Steve Winwood) and the horn and woodwinds of Latin-jazz band, Trypl (Paul Booth, Trevor Mires, Ryan Quigley), the song is produced and arranged by Michael who also performs keyboards, guitars, bass and vocals.
Sweet backing vocal support comes from Jasmine Duxbury and the song was mixed by Eli Thompson in Dolby Atmos at Studio One, Olbys Creative Hub, Margate, Kent.
I.O.U.
John Reid
John Reid pays it forward with new single I.O.U.
Single Release Date: 27 January 2023
Digital single, I.O.U., is another co-write with soul and funk outfit Michael J McEvoy and Ernie McKone (of Boogie Back Records fame).
I.O.U. is a slinky, mid-tempo floor filler with the same 80s vibe that proved so popular on John Reid’s Soul Sessions Vol 1. This classy old-school production features John’s smooth and soulful vocals complemented by lush backing vocal arrangements, slap bass, and funky horns courtesy of Horn House.
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Amazon #1 Hot New Releases in Rn'B.
The Long Way Home
Michael J McEvoy
The Long Way Home
Vinyl, Digital download, CD release, 10 March 2014
Drawing on a lifetime’s experience of working as sideman to some of the great names of soul jazz and as a composer for film and TV, Michael J McEvoy has finally found his way home to his love of jazz.
Featuring some of the UK's finest musicians including: Jason Rebello, piano; Nigel Hitchcock, alto saxophone; Ben Castle, tenor saxophone; Gerard Presencer, trumpet & flugelhorn; Mark Nightingale, trombone; Calum Gourlay, Tom Farmer, bass; and Dave Hamblett, James Maddren, drums.
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Terra Cognita
Michael J McEvoy
Michael J McEvoy
CD and Digital release: 24 January 2011
A reflective journey through sound, Michael J McEvoy’s Terra Cognita has its roots in world music and jazz. Featuring cellist, Jane Fenton, flautist, Jan Hendrickse, drummers, Miles Bould, Dan Gresson, and the legendary Brazilian percussionist, Airto Moreira. Michael appears on piano, guitar, bass guitar and viola.
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Terra Cognita is a tribute to nature’s power and beauty.
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Each track on the album has a corresponding image. These images have been provided by photographers Mark McEvoy, Emily McEvoy and Carole Rawlinson.
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Hear the album on the Terracognita website
The Jazz Ambassadors
Michael J McEvoy
The Jazz Ambassadors
Digital streaming and download: 25 November 2018
The Jazz Ambassadors documentary score is now available.​ A WNPT Thirteen (PBS)/BBC/ZDF/Arte co-production and Peabody award-winner, The Jazz Ambassadors tells the extraordinary story of America’s plan to win hearts around the world and counter the Cold War with the USSR in 1956 with the help of a legendary group of US jazz musicians. Sent on diplomatic missions abroad, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck and Benny Goodman became ‘America’s coolest weapon in The Cold War’ and at the same time won the Civil Rights’ movement a voice on the world stage when it needed one most. Featuring: Paul Booth (sax, clarinet), Patrick Clahar (sax), Dennis Rollins (tenor trombone), Karl Rasheed Abel (bass), Mark Mondesir (drums), Fayyaz Virji (bass trombone), Kevin Robinson (trumpet), Freddie Gavita (trumpet, flugelhorn). Additional musicians: Tom Walsh (trumpet), Graeme Blevins (sax), and Jane Fenton (cello).​​​
London Love Affair
Lalomie Washburn
London Love Affair
Digital download: 31 Aug 1996
In early 1991 Lalomie came to stay in London with her old friend Chaka Khan. She met with publisher James Little at Sony Music. She was looking for co-writers and James put her together with Mike McEvoy. They soon came up with a floor filler of a tune called ‘Try My Love’ that became an underground hit during the Rare Groove revival taking place in London at the time. Lalomie and Mike went on to write this album together.
The music was produced and arranged by Mike and engineered by Alex Osman and Oisin Little at Boogie Back Studios, London, U.K. Most of this material was first released in 1996 on a German label called Soulciety, although these mixes have been updated with additional production and re-mastering. Lalomie Washburn sadly passed away in 2004, but this collection is a testament to her enduring funkiness, uniquely soulful lyric writing and sassy singing voice – all spiced with a joy for life and love.​​