Ria Moran goes 'Cubico' to break out of "Introducing" and moving into her own light in more ways than one.
You may know Ria from BBC's 'Introducing' programming or her debut EP, 'Moving Into The Liight' but if you're following the progress of Georgie Sweet (see review of her First Word debut album, HERE) you'll want to add Ms. Moran to your list of 2025 discoveries.
The vocals are similar in style and delivery as is the music, albeit in bit more of a focus on guitar in the nu-jazz beats envelope. Not surprising really as she's worked with Nubiyan Twist (who feature on the closing track 'Take It Or Leave It'), Gotts Street Park and Daniel Casimir of late.
After a bit of a slow start this album gradually builds and by the time you get to the title track, you're hooked as it gets more jazzy-funk dramatic; 'Leo' fits somewhere between the two extremes and is definitely a favourite in the YATM office - and it's just in time to hit the decks at We Out Here Festival.
Clearly influenced by the R&B 'golden era' - Jill Scott, D'Angelo etc along with the current crop of groovers from Oz, particularly Allysha Joy, don't miss out on this one - if you get in quick there's a vinyl option of 'Smoked Orange' (Ed. isn't that an old JUUL flavour?)
BUY LINK: Cubico | Ria Moran
P.S. If you ever get the chance to see Daniel Casimir with his full 17-piece Big Band featuring the cream of the UK jazz scene, including Ria Moran on vocals - do it!
Artist: Ria Moran
Title: Cubico
Title: Cubico
Release date: 18th July, 2025
Label : DeepMatter Records
Catalog Number : TBC
Format: 12" Vinyl -Smoked Orange / Digital / Bandcamp
