Lila Forde Builds it Brick by Brick
I know exactly who it was who told me to listen to Lila Forde. It was someone with absolute cruise missile accuracy and flawless taste.
There's just one thing I dislike about being sent unreleased music and it's having to keep a lid on it until I'm allowed to share. My job isn't really a job at all. It's just doing what I've done for almost half a century (listening to great music) and then writing about it in a way that tries to force you to like it as much as I do. Because it's not my job I only write about stuff that I totally love. Life is too short for "sort of nice" and in Nashville alone there are enough new artists to keep you busy for a millenium. Luckily Lila Forde's incredible album Vessel is already out.
Lila Forde isn't one of your Tennessee girls but she certainly has a Tennessee vibe. She describes her music as Americana mixed with soul and if that's not enough of a hook I don't know what is. UK fans might be thinking of M People or even jazzy girls like Emma Smith or Lisabel. Goodness me, even Sade, which for American Gen Z listeners is pronounced Shar-day. Perhaps even Mick Hucknall. [You've lost your mind now. Ed.]
Whoever you are thinking of, you need to start thinking about Lila Forde. Just watch this. We'll wait, as always.
