“Anyone in Love” single artwork
CURRENTLY ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
PLAYING 2 SOLD OUT SHOWS AT NYC’S BROOKLYN MADE THIS WEEKEND
“a sweet, sunshiny serenade invites the funk-threaded spirit of rock and roll” – NPR
“a slice of classic soul revamped” – The Face
“a transport to the peak era of Motown and ‘70s funk” – Vibe
“one of the most talented and exciting artists in the contemporary soul scene” – Wonderland
Today, London-based artist Jalen Ngonda shares “Anyone in Love,” a hard-hitting, soulful pop ballad that explores the inevitable complications that come with falling in love. The song continues the string of standalone songs Jalen has released throughout the year including “Illusions” and “Here to Stay,” as the first offerings of new original music from Jalen since his debut album Come Around and Love Me, released last year.
Jalen is currently in the final stages of his Fall North American tour, concluding it with two shows at New York’s Brooklyn Made tonight and tomorrow and a final show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on October 4th. Jalen will also be embarking on another string of shows in the UK and Netherlands in March 2025.
Jalen’s music is a refreshing take on classic 60s soul – a sound that evokes nostalgia yet is uniquely his own. Jalen recently thrilled audiences on both sides of the Atlantic while supporting Thee Sacred Souls and playing several headline shows. After catching Jalen’s performance at the Nice Jazz Festival this year, legend Elton John proclaimed that Jalen “is going to be a huge star.”
Jalen jumped into the spotlight in 2023 with his hit single “If You Don’t Want My Love,” with NPR noting Jalen’s “striking” presence that “commands…attention” on the track and onstage. “If You Don’t Want My Love” appeared on Jalen’s debut album Come Around and Love Me, which The Guardian described as “the work of someone possessed of an almost indecent amount of vocal talent…a real find.” Under The Radar Magazine praised Jalen for “a voice worthy of Marvin Gaye and an ear for lush melodicism.”
Jalen Ngonda grew up in a music-loving family in Maryland, attended the Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts, and is now based in London. He draws inspiration from the music he grew up around, especially his father’s collection of Motown CDs. Jalen describes his music as “modern soul and R&B, while trying to fit in the Beach Boys and the Beatles somewhere in between.”
Check out “Anyone in Love” above, see below for Jalen’s remaining North American tour dates and stay tuned for more Jalen Ngonda soon.
Upcoming North American Tour Dates
9/27 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Made (SOLD OUT)
9/28 – NY @ Brooklyn Made (SOLD OUT)
10/4 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
2025
3/8/2025 – Bristol, UK @ Marble Factory
3/9/2025 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Albert Hall
3/11/2025 – Glasgow, UK @ SW3G
3/12 – Liverpool, UK @ O2 Academy Liverpool
3/13/2025 – London, UK @ Roundhouse
3/15/2025 – Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje
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