News / 03.11.23

London’s V&A East announces debut exhibition, The Music Is Black: A British Story

Opening in 2025, the museum’s first major exhibition is dedicated to Black British music and its impact on culture, spanning from the 1900s to the present day

FKA twigs Jorja Smith
News / 20.06.22

As it turns out, FKA twigs and Jorja Smith are cousins

The pair found out after teaming up on the CAPRISONGS track darjeeling

Jorja Smith – Be Right Back

A subtle and arresting body of work from the Walsall native

News / 20.04.21

Jorja Smith shares new song Gone, announces Be Right Back EP

The follow-up to 2019’s Lost & Found LP Jorja Smith is releasing a new project. Entitled…

News / 30.11.20

Watch FKA twigs perform her new Dua Lipa collaboration

Dua Lipa’s blockbuster Studio 2054 livestream broadcast on Friday night (27 November). Guests included Crack…

Jorja Smith
News / 10.08.20

Jorja Smith shares new video for By Any Means

Watch Jorja Smith’s new video now. Jorja Smith has shared the music video for new…

Jorja Smith
News / 30.07.20

Jorja Smith shares new song By Any Means

The single is taken from Roc Nation’s upcoming album in aid of social justice, Reprise….

Idles © Charlotte Patmore
Events / 30.01.19

IDLES, Helena Hauff and Jorja Smith announced for Lowlands 2019

The festival will take place in the Dutch village of Biddinghuizen on 16-18 August

Events / 15.01.19

Jorja Smith, Skepta, Octavian and The Black Madonna announced for Field Day 2019

The London festival will move to a new location in Enfield’s Meridian Water on 7-8 June

The Top 50 Albums of 2018

Our annual countdown of the albums which captured the mood of this year

Jorja Smith Tiny Desk
News / 15.06.18

Watch Jorja Smith’s soul-stirring Tiny Desk performance

The breakthrough star performed On My Mind, Teenage Fantasy and Blue Lights

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Jorja Smith: Real Talk

There’s a timeless elegance to the breakthrough pop star, but her modern soul speaks directly to today’s youth

News / 20.04.18

Jorja Smith announces debut album Lost & Found

The breakout star’s first LP will land in June

News / 23.03.18

Steve Lacy, Jorja Smith and Tyler, the Creator to guest on Kali Uchi’s debut Isolation

The Colombian pop artist’s first album is due out on 6 April

Kraftwerk 3D
Events / 21.02.18

Kraftwerk, Liam Gallagher and The National announced for Lollapalooza Berlin

The German festival will be held at Olympiastadion and Olympiapark Berlin in September

Events / 06.02.18

Grace Jones, M.I.A. and Jorja Smith announced for Bestival 2018

The Dorset festival is set to be staged at Lulworth Estate on 2-5 August

Events / 23.01.18

Kendrick Lamar and Arcade Fire gear up for Øya Festival 2018

The Norwegian event will take over Oslo’s Tøyenparken on 7-11 August

News / 22.06.17

Grenfell Tower charity single scores biggest first day sales of any single this decade

According to the Official Charts Company, the Grenfell Tower charity single Bridge Over Troubled Water is set…

News / 21.06.17

Kali Uchis connects with Jorja Smith for new video Tyrant

The two partner up for a collaborative track and retro visual

Kali Uchis
News / 22.05.17

Kali Uchis links up with Jorja Smith for new track Tyrant

The Colombian-American singer-songwriter connects with the rising British talent for her latest single

News / 04.04.17

Jorja Smith, Ghostface Killah and more announced for Outlook Festival’s 10th anniversary

September will mark a milestone for the Croatian festival

Drake and his peers bloom on the informal, colourful More Life

‘More Life’ sees Drake fully settle into his role as curator-in-chief, half rap superstar, half globetrotting pop A&R.

Aesthetic:
Jorja Smith

She may have only just finished school but this ascendant soul singer is poised for stardom. Smith opens up to Will Pritchard in our extended fashion editorial

News / 19.07.16

Grace Jones announced as Afropunk London headliner

Laura Mvula, Lady Leshurr, Skinny Girl Diet and more have also been added to the…

Four New Acts You Need To Know

Here’s our shout on four new artists you need in your life this month