I might be biased, but I think Australia has one of the best modern soul scenes on the planet. The United States might get all the accolades, but I think we definitely punch above our weight. Cookin’ On 3 Burners make some of the best local soul around. If you’re not already across their incredible music, their latest single “I’m Comin’ Home to You” tells you everything you need to know.
This track is a straight-up feel-good bop featuring Stella Angelico on vocals. Stella has been a constant presence at the group’s live shows, so you can pretty much call her the fourth member of the group. And with vocals like this, why wouldn’t you?
“As soon as I heard this one, I knew I wanted to write on it. It conjured images of water sparkling in the sun, bright blue skies, riding a bike on a warm night,” Stella said. “I was thinking of Sicily, I was thinking of Melbourne, where I’ve grown up and feel most at home – and where we chose to shoot the gorgeous, very domestic cover shots with Jo Duck. I was thinking of coming home to someone you love, coming home to yourself…”
As an added bonus, “I’m Comin’ Home to You” is bundled on the streaming services with “Whole Woman,” a beautiful ballad also featuring Stella’s serious vocal talents. It’s like two sides of a very soulful coin that I know you’ll really dig.
Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Jo Duck