Sladek – Things Gotta Change snuggle There’s sultry charm in Gretchen’s

There’s sultry charm in Gretchen’s Jorge Ben-penned “Ela Tem Raça

his first album created entirely by himself and

Neapolitan composer and keyboardist Giorgio Lopez sets sail on Berlin’s Cosmic Romance label with Sud Des Îles

or the outer edges of HTRK and Tirzah

these cuts nod equally to classic Kingston studios and the slick pop-reggae crossover of the ’80s

Sladek – Things Gotta Change snuggle There’s sultry charm in Gretchen’sOn their fourth release, Austrian soul outfit Sladek lean fully into their analog devotion and come out sharper, warmer, and more assured. Things Gotta Change builds on the breakthrough of Loveless (2024), channeling the social conscience and emotional depth of Curtis Mayfield, Donny Hathaway, and Marvin Gaye without slipping into imitation. Across ten tracks, the band balances weight and uplift, from the swelling opener Weight of the World to the