I was never much of an Amy Winehouse fan

Though of course it's always sad when someone destroys herself, and also, when that person is surrounded by folks who ought to be protecting her and they don't.

That said, it seems to me that there are far better neo-soul singers out there. Here are three now that Winehouse is gone.

The obvious one is Sharon Jones


I also really like Bonobo collaborator Andreya Triana


And. in my book at least, Lisa Kekaula from the Bell Rays is the very definition of the "real thing."

Lost Where I Belong

Somewhat off my usual beat, but really, really enjoyable...this new R&B/new soul record by Andreya Triana, who sang on Bonobo's Black Sands. I reviewed it for Venus.

Lost Where I Belong is a wonderful album, impressive on the first run and only getting better on repeat listens. In an era when most soul is recycled—or at least heavily referential—Triana is making her own way, with her own material and a refreshingly modern take on R&B sounds.

The rest


Here’s a remix of “Town Called Obsolete” by Mount Kimbie

A remix of “Draw the Stars” by Flying Lotus

And the video for "Lost Where I Belong"