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Dutch vintage soul outfit The Tibbs announce their new album Keep It To Yourself, to be released on January 26th and available for pre-order starting from today on recordkicks.com and Bandcamp (tap). -
Soul Junction return to the long player format with Milwaukee outfit Impulse. Nothing Impulsive about the release that has been five decades in the making but it has been well worth the wait. - Last month
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'Some fifteen years later, and taken directly from Shirley’s personal dubplate, Sonar Kollektiv were finally able to restore and remaster this rare take from that session plus a sophisticated, balladic reworking that respects the original but gives it a very different twist' Tap below for full info, audio, background... -
This Friday is a release day for Ace Records - including in the batch of release are 3 soul 45s that just may be of interest, details, label release notes, audio and such all follow below -
VARIOUS ARTISTS "SOUL PRESCRIPTION" LP (SOUL4REAL) 'Soul Prescription', the 4th album published by Soul4Real. We have included 12 tracks, all great examples of real soul music, a mix of well known classics, overlooked gems, and 4 original unreleased songs than most people have probably missed. A perfect gift for Christmas! -
Upcoming quality soul 45 from Super Disco Edits, the actual release date needs to be confirmed but available now for pre-order, see link below -
Now at #35 in the long running informative 'Northern Connections' series by @Kenb Northern Connections # 35 - Child Of Friendship, Train Robbers -
A quick shout all about two most recent Penrose Daptone 45 releases -
There was a slogan carried on t-shirts and record bags a few years ago which simply said "Soul music, if I had to explain it, then you wouldn't understand". It's true up to a point, you have to listen, you have to have an ear to really appreciate to then understand what it's really about. We think that our next release should have carried a strap line, "MT Jones.... soul music explained -
Fresh from his show-stealing performance at July’s BBC Northern Soul Prom at London’s Royal Albert Hall, singer Darrell Smith has teamed up with producer and songwriter Andy Lewis (formerly bass player for living legend Paul Weller) and instrumentalists The Syphons for this double-sided slice of powerful 60’s inspired musical escapism. -
Secret History of Chicago Music - Pastor Mitty Collier A new addition to the most enjoyable 'Secret History of Chicago Music' article series running on The Chicago Reader Website via Steve Krakow -
LRK are excited to announce their last 45 release of the year. The double A sided 45 by Texas soul man, Brian Scartocci "Days Of Glory / No Kind Of Pitiful -
Details of the latest Soul Direction 45 release have just landed... Soul Direction Records are pleased to announce the next release in the catalogue. Now available for pre-order The Natural Soul Brothers Ltd - 'Cement, Plaster & Gold' / The Four Thoughts - 'Kisses & Roses' - Soul Direction -SD019 -
Word received about an upcoming 45 from Cannonball Records available to pre-order now for an release on 24th November 2023. Listen and such via the below -
A musical journey from concept and composition to the creation of the 60’s Soul sound and a celebration of the joy of the dance floor. Inspired by a love of this music and discovering a vibrant UK wide Northern Soul scene. - November 2023
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DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS Too Many Tears / Cruisin' to the Parque [RELEASE DATE: 11/17/2023] -
Roberta Flack – Lost Takes The twelve-track album which will be released on vinyl only features a collection of demos recorded six months prior to Roberta Flack’s debut album First Takes including Mongo Santamaria’s ‘Afro Blue’, Motown classic ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ and My Fair Lady’s ‘On The Street Where You Live’. -
The Moovers + Spencer Wiggins - October 2023
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Soul Junction are back with their latest release, a reissue of an ever increasing obscurity by the illusive Reggie Soul -
MAGIC SAM - THAT´S ALL I NEED / EVERY NIGHT AND EVERY DAY ARETHA FRANKLIN - CAN YOU LOVE AGAIN / I´M TRYING TO OVERCOME (SOUL4REAL) -
Previously Unissued Version of this Modern Soul Crossover Monster Vocal & Instrumental -
Sweet Soul Lowrider with a Raw Killer Rhythm Soul Funk B side -
All Platinum - The Making of a Sound - New Book date -
"The Melody Within" is a musical journey that unfolds across two sides, much like a story that reveals new layers with each turn. The album is more than just a collection of songs; it's an emotional guide that beckons us to explore the depths of our own feelings and explores navigating emotions, self-discovery, and nostalgia through soulful melodies. -
Just released a new 45 from Big AC Records, Nick Corbin & The Hang Ups - Feelin' Kinda Lucky / Time Alone - Big AC Records Out and about right now, the label release notes and purchase details follow below -
Out today (10th October 2023 ). 2 very strong releases from the Soul Direction labels Origins imprint, Tap below for full details and audio... -
Lester Fred Tipton was born 1st September 1948 in Detroit Mi. along with twin sister Leslie Viola to their parents, Mr & Mrs Willard Tipton. -
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