Laura Mvula on the rich heritage of Black art and her obsession with an elevating key change

Laura Mvula has had a rough ride in the music industry, despite being one of our most visionary homegrown talents. I absolutely love her latest record, Pink Noise, which takes the familiar sounds of the '80s and paints them with a fresh coat of emotion. The voice, the visuals, the ballads and the bops – this album has it all. It was a real joy to talk to Laura for The Line of Best Fit. Article out today!

Laura Mvula’s favourite songs

Ahead of the release of her third album Pink Noise, singer/songwriter Laura Mvula talks the songs that inspire her

The Line of Best FitAlan Pedder

“It’s fascinating to me how music just goes on growing and adapting within itself, regardless of whatever terrible things are going on in the world. The power of music is connection."