Record of the month Januar 2026

Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving (Month’s Record)

Olivia Dean has quietly become one of the most interesting voices in contemporary British soul and pop. Raised in North London, she grew up surrounded by gospel, jazz, and classic R&B, influences that still shape her warm, expressive sound today. Her music combines soulful vocals with modern production, balancing emotional depth with an effortless sense of groove.

Her latest album, The Art of Loving, was released on September 26, 2025 and marks an important step in her artistic development. Where earlier releases focused strongly on personal storytelling, this record broadens its scope and explores themes of connection, vulnerability, and emotional maturity. The album moves between indie pop and contemporary R&B, creating a sound that feels both modern and rooted in classic soul traditions.

This particular vinyl edition is pressed on orange vinyl and features an alternative cover, underlining the care and thought that has gone into the physical format of the release. It is not just a digital album transferred to vinyl, but a version designed with collectors and listeners in mind.

The Art of Loving has been chosen as this month’s record because it represents what modern soul and pop can sound like when songwriting, production, and physical presentation work together. It is an album that rewards focused listening and grows with each spin, making it well suited as a featured release of the month.