Jonathan Jeremiah -Horsepower For the Streets (LP)

Jonathan Jeremiah has confirmed details of his new album, “Horsepower For The Steets”, and the release of the record’s title track as its opening taster. The album is the London based Brit’s fifth, as well as his second for [PIAS] Recordings.

The new song is arguably the essence of Jonathan’s musical output. His vibrant soulful voice and deep lyrics, meet a groovy rhythm section and insanely well-arranged strings that are reminiscent of iconic productions by Lalo Schifrin, Michael Kiwanuka and Terry Callier. T he album opener might conjure up images of boy racers, revved up emotions. In actual fact, it’s a quote from an old acquaintance in Berlin, a rallying cry, a positive vibe. Which arrives just in time after a couple of years which, let’s be honest, have been pretty tough going. This is an album of its time, of hardships endured, rhodium thieves sighted across the road, sirens wailing on their way to the hospital – while the sonwgriter sings: “So come bring it in sisters if you need it / I’ve cut you new rhythm for your spirits / ‘Cause it’s a wild world / That’s why I’m sending it / All my love, harmony and horsepower for the streets”.