It can definitely be said that its a strange time for music, and the music industry
Everything is being shaken up, and its interesting to see how things will land. The impact of the digital age is affecting labels and the music-sales machine in a profound way. Smaller label and distributors are now feeling that pressure the most. And at the end of the chain, the musicians and producers are now contemplating a future without music sales, and traditional label structures. At the same time, technology has also impacted the way music is being made, and given access to many more people. So you've got a lot more of it (good & bad) floating around.

Anyway, with that said, there is some really good stuff making its way through all the confusion.
Lately I've been inspired by a singer/songwriter/producer out of London called Leon King.
Channeling influences like Donny Hathaway, George Duke, Dilla and Dego, Leon is preparing some heavy soul music with his cohorts Codeine and Venom. Check the last two MFT/Shibuya FM shows for reference, and look out for more to come!