The Revelations’ meaning of soul

The Revelations are Annika Magnberg, Sarah Vitorino and Louise Masters, hailing from Sweden, Portugal and the UK respectively. They’ve been described by Alan McGee (jack of all trades… master of at least some) as “ABBA meets Phil Spector”, and their music takes in the simplicity, brilliance and grace of ’60s girl-group glamour. Here’s their thoughts behind music…

Why do you like your favourite artist?

It depends, I love them for different reasons. I love Leonard Cohen because of his beautiful and moving lyrics, and I love Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin because of the way they interpret the songs with their voices. I think the most important thing is honesty and sincerety in the music and performers; that’s when the music really grips you.

Why don’t you like others?

Probably when the music is lacking honesty, when you can hear that the artist isn’t connecting with what their singing and that they’re not interested in telling you something with their music.

What makes a performance sublime?

When a performer really connects with the music he/she is singing or playing. When they’re in the moment and really letting go and not trying to show off or be something they’re not. When you believe every single word they’re singing.

Tomorrow’s meaning of soul comes from singer Ava Leigh.