London-based jazz collective Kokoroko have released their sophomore album, Tuff Times Never Last. The band warms and uplifts the soul with songs that comfort and entertain. Jazz is the entry point to their sound but they blend R&B and lovers rock into the mix in a way that would make their foremother Sade proud. Their debut album, Could We Be More, came out three years ago and had more contemplation in its sound. They decided to make music with brighter feelings this time and co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said:
“We tour so much so you want it to be fun. When all your songs are so serious and intense, you miss out on enjoying yourself sometimes. We asked ourselves the question, “What do we want our next years to feel like?” And we wrote music with the intention of it having colour and a sense of playfulness.”
Kokoroko is currently touring North America and has a few dates yet. Tickets are still available for the shows in Chicago and California.
