This week we’ve got Jim Legxacy setting the tone with his signature genre blending sound. James Taylor Quartet brings a vibrant blend of acid jazz and classic funk, while Kilu adds a fresh, genre-blurring energy with smooth, contemporary production. Tia Gordon delivers a soulful touch, weaving emotion through her rich vocals, before Terrace Martin rounds things off—fusing jazz, hip-hop, and modern R&B into a warm, immersive soundscape.

Words: Georgia Mwangi

#1 Jim Legxacy – Idk Idk

With three BRIT Award nominations, Jim Legxacy returns with his new single ‘idk idk’. Turning inwards, us as listeners have a chance to resonate with Legxacy on this constant winding road of self discovery and the uncertainty that lies between it all. Known for reflecting on his youth alongside a diary-style writing this rising South-East artist is one to watch.

#2 James Taylor Quartet ft. Benenden Chapel Choir – Have Mercy On Us 

Soon after the release of the classical-influenced ‘Shadows and Dreams’ , the renowned British acid jazz-funk band is back with a brilliant track Have Mercy On Us featuring the Benenden Chapel Choir, an all-girl ensemble from the private school in Kent. Using a mix of Brazilian samba and Gregorian chants, this track leans into this musical richness alongside this strong gospel and choral influence. Celebrating his 40^th year leading the Quartet, keyboardist James Taylor recently re-signed with his original label Acid Jazz, embarking on a series of exciting projects, which will culminate in a new release later this year.

#3 Kilu – Verden

An emerging 22-year-old, London based singer songwriter and producer Kilu takes us on a dreamlike journey. His soft delivery doesn’t take away from the themes of fragility, self awareness, and connection ‘Verden’  captures Kilu’s strength in creating mood-driven, emotionally raw music, pulling you in rather than demanding attention.

#4 Tia Gordon – Should i give it up?

Steadily making waves within the UK music scene, Tia Gordon – a singer songwriter from Westerham, Kent – hits us with ‘Should i give it up?’, another brilliant single leading up to her 2026 EP ‘i asked the stars for this’ . With warm, hopeful vocals Tia is able to explore the complexities of life, societal and existential pressures without it sounding so heavy and miserable.

#5 Terrace Martin – Uncomfortable Pivot

Terrace Martin the highly acclaimed Grammy-nominated American producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer from Los Angeles releases a new track  that sits within his 2026 project ‘PERSPECTIVE’, built on fluid musical direction all whilst blending jazz and hip-hop elements ‘Uncomfortable pivot’ brings us someplace familiar embodying that classic west coast sound.