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In Vera Audio you’ll find a virtual flight case full of trending albums from the biggest artists in pop, hip hop and rock to name a few plus an engrossing world of podcasts, and mind-tickling ASMR and meditations to relax or zone out to. Looking for inspiration? Check out The List exclusives – that’s where we interview artists, listen to their playlists and find out the music that influences and inspires them.
This joyful and groovy second album finds Templeman expanding his ‘indie R&B’ sound to include...
well, everything.
If The Strokes and Interpol suddenly started listening to early UK shoegaz ethey might sound a bit like Been Stellar.
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A musical therapy session where beats meet existential dread, Berwyn’s ‘folk R&B’ has had critics purring.
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Gospel, pop and indie embrace on London-based Cat’s debut of introspective but anthemic bangers.
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Em’s 12th is a concept album about a battle between himself and his Slim Shady
alter ego. It’s also his best album in AGES.
Gracie Abrams’ sound has been compared to Lorde and Taylor Swift – which is surely better
than being compared to The Wurzels.
Imagine Dragons? You don’t have to with this ‘return to form’ sixth album of grown-up pop.
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Shades of Jack’s previous band, The White Stripes, on this sixth album – widely acclaimed as his best solo work.
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Lots of guests (Childish Gambino, Anderson .Paak...) and lots of bangers (all of them) on this dancefloor-focused
third from Kay.
London-based Lava La Rue’s debut is a sci-fi-inspired funk, dance and alt-rock journey delving into
what makes us human.
Inspired by Joni Mitchell, Prince, Frank Ocean, and Anderson .Paak, Young
has crafted a raw, emotive album of soul and indiepop.
Massive Attack’s seminal second album is a bona fide trip hop classic now celebrating its 30th birthday.
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Sultry vocals and addictive beats – welcome to the world of Normani on this superb debut.
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For her debut, Pixey cites the likes of Robyn, the Go! Team, and Nigerian composer William Onyeabor as influences.
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Hailing from sunny California comes brash, explosive pop with raw honesty, blending funky catharsis
and bold experimentation. Critics say Yay!
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems has produced an imaginatively out-there Afro-fusion debut.
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In each themed series, we bring you episodes featuring exclusive interviews and a behind the scenes look at the people, places, events and culture featured in Vera magazine.
Acoustic Dreams
Dream and drift with a collection of chilled acoustic tracks, perfect for when you need a well-earned shut eye.
The Mercury Prize Awards
The nominations for 2024 and a few other past nominees from the biggest songwriter’s award competition.
Hug Yourself
Take a moment for yourself with these powerful tracks designed to give you a boost.
Depending on your flight time you’ll be listening to our Day or Night Boarding Music Playlist.
In the evenings when you fly with us we play a more relaxed playlist, creating a laid back vibe and during the day enjoy an upbeat mix of familiar and new tracks, both are available to listen to on Virgin Atlantic Vera.
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