LaTasha Lee from Corpus Christi, Texas, first broke the hearts of Rare Soul collectors with her acoustic porch performance of "I Regret It" on YouTube! Although "I Regret It" on YouTube only has an acoustic guitar, some spring, one backing harmony and LaTasha Lee's lead, it's enough to break hearts on sight!
Although LaTasha Lee regularly hits millions of views on YouTube on her own, Industry Music Group offers her the production and growth that will remain timeless and appropriate for such
To help celebrate the purchase of The Shrine label by Kent Records and the release of the new Shrine Northern Soul Lp, here is a treat for Soul Music lovers. It is an audio from Sidney Hall that Sidney sent to Andy Rix when Andy was putting together the Shrine Story. 30 minutes long with one side of his Shrine 45 at the beginning and the end.
TORONTO'S CLAIRE DAVIS SHARES HER SMASHING DEBUT LP "GET IT RIGHT"
OUT TODAY!
Toronto-based retro-soul artist Claire Davis shares her journey of self-worth and love on her debut album "Get it Right", out April 21st 2023, via LRK Records. This lively 10-track analog soul LP was recorded to an 8-track tape machine by engineer Braden Sauder in a converted garage- studio in Toronto, owned by the renowned instrumentalj azz/hip-hop group, BADBADNOTGOOD. Featuring some of the city's top-fligh
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF BMR 1014 JIMMY RADCLIFFE- 'THE THRILL OF LOVING YOU' B/W 'YOU MADE A MAN OF ME' DUE OUT FIRST WEEK IN MAY 2023, TWO PREVIOUSLY UNISSUED TRACKS REMASTERED, SLEEVE NOTES BY ANDY RIX, COMES IN A CUSTOM CARD PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE.
TWO SUBLIME RECORDINGS FROM JIMMY RADCLIFFE, TOP SIDE IS A FABULOUS DOWN TO MID TEMPO MASTER CLASS IN THE BIG CITY SOUL STYLE WITH AN OUT AND OUT SLAB OF NORTHERN SOUL ON THE FLIP. ORIGINAL
Well here we are quarter of the way through 2023 and MD are proud to bring you our first release of the year we have been busy working away on various things which will pan out through the coming months. But back to this release and what a way to kick of the year with a standout pair of tracks never before available on vinyl.
All the way out of Philly comes Alfreda Brockington, a well known and much loved artist with a catalogue of releases that span from the sweet soul and gospel through t
Terri Walker has just released her vicennial album ‘My Love Story’
Details and audio follow below
Release Blurb
The British singer is a natural, bringing a deeply jazzy sensibility to songs that would sit comfortably beside those of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. There's an audible effervescence here, no matter which genre she touches—whether it's UK garage, deep house, or retro-leaning popcorn soul—and a kind of irrepressible hopefulness. But more than that, listening to this woman
Details of a new 45 from The Kevin Fingier Collective on Acid Jazz imprint Fingier Records. 45 due out on 28th April 2023. Digital version available now (see link below)
Release notes, info and audio follow right below...
Release Notes
'The Kevin Fingier Collective is back with a brand new 7" single release, featuring Diane Ward, on our group label Fingier Records. An explosive side for the club dance floor, 'I Really Care' is a hybrid of R&B and Northern Soul with funky guit
New Spring 2023 Cd release from Outta Sight Records, label release notes below..
Real Side Records Presents SOUL ON THE REAL SIDE #15
NEW FROM OUTTA SIGHT 'Soul On The Real Side Volume 15'. The architects of soul are back with a stunning new 16-track Spring 2023 collection.
Once again we uncover the building blocks of modern soul with a play list of mid-tempo Northern and Crossover Soul – classics and rarities.
This fifteenth anniversary edition is brought to you from the West Mid
Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances: A Life In Mod – From the Revival to Acid Jazz by Eddie Piller
Just published, available in hardback, Kindle (preview below) and Audiobook editions, a new book written by Eddie Piller.
Release notes follow below...
This is the memoir of a teenage mod from the East End of London.
A journey of discovery for a schoolboy dabbling with punk, funk, record shops, discos and clothes, and then... WHAAAM! An unstoppable wave of like-minded kid
Press Release: The Petersons “Just What I’ve Been Looking For/What’s It Gonna Be” SJ550
Release Date Monday April 24th 2023
‘The Petersons’ were a vocal trio from Waycross, GA, their performing name came from their founder, lead vocalist and drummer Kenneth Peterson, along with Keyboard player Salem Chatman and vocalist/bassist Johnny Members. The trio regularly performed shows along America’s East Coast, and it was while working in Philadelphia during early 1973 tha
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE BMR 1015 THE FALCONS - 'LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES' B/W 'LOVE YOU LIKE YOU NEVER BEEN LOVED' - BIG MAN RECORDS BMR 1015, DUE FOR RELEASE JUNE 2023, UNDER LICENCE FROM ROLLERCOASTER RECORDS TO BIG MAN RECORDS, REMASTERED BY BREED MEDIA, SOUNDS FABULOUS.
THE FALCONS (SECOND GROUP) HAD A HANDFUL OF RELEASES ON BIG WHEEL RECORDS ALL OF WHICH ARE PURE QUALITY RECORDINGS, 'STANDING ON GUARD,' 'GOOD GOOD FEELING'/'LOVE YOU LIKE YOU NEVER BEEN LOVED', 'LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES'
Van McCoy - "Sing Yeah, Sing" / "Wait Till I Get You In My Arms" - (Soul Direction) SD016
Latest 45 from Soul Direction is coming soon, billed available right now to pre-order with the release date being 22nd April 2023
Release and sleeve notes follow below...
Van McCoy is well known on the soul scene with his name being credited on so many great songs and for most people he has already gained the status of a “Legend”. The "Sing Yeah Sing" acetate was discovered by Kev Roberts in
𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟4𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦
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𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗦𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗟 (S4R27)
I Think I´m Falling In Love / Tonight I Feel Like Dancing
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 (S4R28)
You´ve Never Really Lived / How, When Or Where
ANNETTE SNELL
The Sandersville, Georgia-born Annette ‘Slim’ Snell arrived at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in April 1977 at a time when the studio’s house band, nicknamed ‘The Swampers’, was firing on
Greg Wilson’s Discotheque Archives - Extended Hardback Version (2023)
A recent release that may be of interest
In January 2023, Discotheque Archives will be made available as an extended hardback. It includes 20 extra sections, with additional DJs, records, venues and labels, which fill in some of the gaps from the original series, and comes complete with a number of new Pete Fowler DJ illustrations, plus a comprehensive index that lists around 750 records referenced in the book’s page
Acid Jazz Presents: Billy Valentine and The Universal Truth
A new album released today 24th March 2023, available via Vinyl Lp, Cd and Digital.
Release notes
'Since last September when we announced our collaboration with Billy Valentine, Bob Thiele Jr and the Flying Dutchman label, with Billy’s peerless cover of Curtis Mayfield’s ‘We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue’, we have been looking forward to the moment when we could share more music with you. Earlier this month we shar
Sly Stone has announced that his memoirs titled 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)' will be published later this year via White Rabbit.
"For as long as I can remember folks have been asking me to tell my story," says Stone. "I wasn't ready. I had to be in a new frame of mind to become Sylvester Stewart again to tell the true story of Sly Stone. It's been a wild ride and hopefully my fans enjoy it too."
One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer
Upcoming vinyl lp release from Kent Records, the release notes from Ady Croasdell aka @Ady Croasdell follow below
SHRINE NORTHERN - THE 60s RAREST DANCE LABEL
Ace Records Ltd is proud to announce the purchase of the Shrine label and Eddie Singleton’s independent productions.
To celebrate we have compiled an album of the very best dance recordings the label made in 1965 and 1966, primarily in Washington DC.
The business’s failure made this music incredibly hard to find for re
A release information pass on
Pama International - Hypocrite
Out digitally now
Out on vinyl 1st July 2023
'The next single from Pama International is a southern soul take on an early 1970s reggae classic - The Heptones - Hypocrite.
I’ve loved this song, ever since I recorded a version with one of my old bands - Special Beat. Along with Ranking Roger (The Beat), John Bradbury, Horace Panter and Neville Staple (all of The Specials) we laid down a reggae version back in 19
Another quality addition to this ongoing series by Steve Krakow on the Chicago Reader Website
This time the focus is on Bobby Jonz (Jones)
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
It’s never too late to give soul-blues master Bobby Jonz his flowers
When he died from COVID in July 2020, the country could barely spare a moment to revisit the gritty, funky, passionate music he’d spent decades making.
by Steve Krakow March 16, 2023
The full article can be had via via
Latest issue is now out and about details follow below
SOUL UP NORTH - issue 115
OPENING PAGE : CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO
GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – A COMPENDIUM OF SOUL
A Sue Daneem
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – “METER READING”
Howard Priestly
VEL LEWIS’S MUSICAL JOURNEY
John Smith
THE LADIES CHOICE – COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy
PICTURE ME GONE (BUT NOT FORGOTTEN) PT.3
Martin Scragg
CHUCK J
After the success of their previous “Get Mine/I’m Gone” 7” vinyl 45 release LRK Records is proud to announce the follow up record.
A side: What Will You Leave Behind
B side: Bang Bang Bang
Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers are a Los Angeles based, transplanted from Chicago, unit that specializes in 60s/70s soul and funk. The band is fronted by the dynamically charismatic Bella Brown. A fiery female lead singer that is a mixture of Tina Turner and Sharon Jones, with a persona t
We are thrilled to announce that BMR 1013 Jimmy Radcliffe/Barbara Jean English - Taste Sour Don't It is due for release Friday March 10th earlier than anticipated, one fabulous song, two sublime versions, Barbara Jean English sang back up vocals on Jimmy's version and vice versa, Jimmy wrote the song in 1965 and it was picked up by Keith Powell & Billie Davis released as a 'b' side in 1966 on Uk Picadilly, their version doesn't even come close to Jimmy's and Barbara’s powerhouse versions, th
A busy release weekend for Ace Records, along with the vinyl releases, their latest cdtop cd catches the ear...
William Bell - The Man In The Street - The Complete 'Yellow' Stax Singles CDTOP 515
'Ace is delighted to follow up with the second volume of Bell’s solo singles for the label.'
As the tag says this is the follow up release to the May 2022 release 'William Bell - Never Like This Before' which featured the 'blue' singles (link at bottom of this article)
Relea
A busy weekend release schedule for Kent Records with the following 6 x 45s now available for purchase.
One new 45 out on Kents Town/Soul imprint
The San Francisco TKOs - Make Up Your Mind / Ooh Baby Baby - Kent Soul 176
San-Francisco-TKOs-Make-Up-Your-Mind.mp3
TOWN_176-2-1.mp3
2 new quality additions to the Repro imprint
Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby / All At Once - Kent REPRO 11
REPRO_11-1-1.mp3
REPRO_11-2-1.mp3
Hytones - Yo
FINALLY - AFTER MUCH PRESSING PLANT DELAY - IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN – 2 NEW 45’s OUT NOW.
We are masters of the 'undersell' - but 2 really good and top value 45s here. 6 great tracks - popular with UK fans and our growing Low Rider base in the US.
£15.00 each + £3.00 UK postage (good for 1-3 records) , US postage £6.00 per order. Paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com
HR 1546 BELITA WOODS -
A1 : That's When I'll Stop Loving You - https://youtu.be/ALkLKwlMew0
A2 : You Do Your Th
Stumbled on this the other day and thought may be of interest
Basically it a website 'about us' page from the Izipho Records website, but rather than a generic sort of site description, it goes way beyond that and gives an insight on the thinking, the origins, the practices and such behind this intriguing record label
Clip below
IZIPHO SOUL RECORDS
Firstly, please let me explain the strange label name origins! As a lover of legendary jazz saxophonist, Pharoah Sanders, his 197
Two new releases upcoming from Soul 4 Real, 27th February 2023 the release date, pre-order now available.
𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗬 - 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 / 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘 (𝙎4𝙍25)
𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 - 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡´𝗧 𝗜 𝗕𝗘𝗘N 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 / 𝗜´𝗠 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗔 𝗖𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗬 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗗𝗥𝗬 (𝙎4𝙍26)
𝗣𝗔𝗨𝗟 𝗞𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗬 - 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 / 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗘 (𝙎4𝙍25)
Paul Kelly, who died in South Carolina in 2012, only ever had one genuine 'hit', ”Stealing In The Name Of The Lord” in 1970, desp
Last Bastion Records have been in touch giving us some advance warning of their next release. Due out in April
Dojo Cuts - Ain’t got no reason / Uptight - Last Bastion Records LB04
'Pre release orders can be placed exclusively with Detour Records at an special introductory price of £13. When in stock it will then retail at £14.99 . Release date is scheduled for April 2023 '
more info via
https://shop.detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.mobile/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es78
Kent Records have just released three new 45s.
One on the Kent Select/City series, one on the Kent Soul/Town series and one on the Kent Deep Soul sereis
Details and such of these three brand new releases follow below
All available via the usual online suspects including our own Source Store
Houston Outlaws - Ain't No Telling / It's No Fun Being Alone - Kent Soul 175
The Houston Outlaws ‘Ain’t No Telling’ is re-released due to the constant demand for this atmospheri
EPS019
RENALDO DOMINO & THE ORIENTATIONS
A: I Love My Girl (2:36)
B: I'm Hip To Your Game (2:33)
Chicago IL 1967
Buy it now:
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
Renaldo Domino Chicago Soul Legend
Born March 27th 1950) from “The Valley” around 49th & Forestville
Renaldo Domino blasted onto the fertile Chicago soul scene of the late 60's with a voice as sweet as sugar and deep grooves that sound just as fresh five decades later. Releasing singles on M
Recently posted about one of two upcoming releases from Soul Direction Records, here's the details of the second
SD015 - The Intruders - You're My One & Only Baby/ I've Got Love For You - Soul Direction
Licensed courtesy of Frank Bendinelli and released on Vinyl for the first time.
During the winter of 1964 and early 1965, the Intruders recorded these songs for a possible single on Mercury: "I've Got Love For You" , "Ain't I Good Enough For You" and "You're My One & Only Baby
Britsh Culture Archive is running a feature on Wigan Casino Photos that were taken by Red Saunders for a Sunday Times Feature
Wigan Casino | Photographs by Red Saunders (britishculturearchive.co.uk)
"Early morning, the sun is rising outside and the amphetamine has taken its toll. There is no alcohol, only empty soft drink bottles and cans that the pills get mixed in."
The full article can be read via
https://britishculturearchive.co.uk/photos-of-wigan-casino-1970s-red-saunder
Loma Northern Soul - Classic & Revelations 1964-1968 Cd
A big release Friday from Kent Records, not only 45s but also 2 Loma related quality products released...
First off details of the new Loma Northern Soul 25 tracks cd
Loma Northern Soul - Classic & Revelations 1964-1968 CD
Release Notes Preview
The compilation is a mix of the loved and cherished sides as played on the Northern Soul scene from the early 70s onwards, to brand new master tape finds that will gi
TORONTO’S CLAIRE DAVIS SHARES HER SMASHING DEBUT LP “GET IT RIGHT”
PRE-ORDER HERE: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/get-it-right
Toronto-based retro-soul artist Claire Davis shares her journey of self-worth and love on her debut album “Get it Right", out April 21st 2023, via LRK Records.
This lively 10-track analog soul LP was recorded to an 8-track tape machine by engineer Braden Sauder in a converted garage- studio in Toronto, owned by the renowned instrumental jazz/hip-hop
Details of one of two new 45s from Soul Direction on its way - preorder available end of January, release during Febuary
SD014 - The 4 Masters - "Pretty One / Hearsay" - Soul Direction
Licensed courtesy of Frank Bendinelli and released on Vinyl for the first time.
Both "Pretty one" & "Hearsay" were recorded Recorded on February 27th, 1965 at Sound
Plus Studios in Philly.
Release date Mid/Late February 2023
A much awaited vinyl release from Big AC Records, Two great sides from Carmy Love, release notes and audio follows below...
Carmy Love - In The Morning / Together Again - Big AC Records
CATALOG: BIGAC021
RELEASE DATE: 20 January 2023
A side - In The Morning
B side - Together Again
After the 7” of her previous singles “Rebel/Thinkin’ About You” sold out prior to release, soul fans have been eagerly anticipating new music from singer Carmy Love, keen to get their hands on
Press Release: Energy MC2 “You And Only You/Love To Make Love To You” SJ 549
Release Date: Monday 6th February 2023
‘Energy MC2 began as an energetic bunch of 10 and 11 year old neighbourhood kids, who initially formed a band under the name of ‘Congressional Funk’ while still attending elementary school. The founding members were Vincent Bonham, Opelton Parker (the brother of Ray Parker Jr), brothers Ufuoma and Eric Wallace, with the later addition of Fred Gordon. Within mont
Cannonball Records are excited to announce their 8th Anniversary Special.
Totally, completely, wholehartedly dedicated to LOVE.
“Share with me what I can see in your eyes. I love you and I’ll see my whole world turning”
CBLL040 Split Evolution
“Bedroom Eyes” b/w “Let Me Do”
7“/45 rpm LIMITED EDITION of 250 + 20 TPs
Out March '23
Preorder: https://cannonballsoul.com/cannonballrecords/
Written not to be a ballad neither to be a dancer “Bedroom Eyes” inevitab
Geoff Waddington has been in touch with Source with info (and a preview) of a forthcoming track due for release on 14 Jan 2023 and will then be available at online stores.
Preview:
BIG CITY LIGHTS - GEOFF WADDINGTON ft TAMEKA JACKSON
Press release from Daptone tells us all about a upcoming 'flurry' of 45s due out this February 2023, expanded details and audio below...
Penrose Records' Flurry of 45s
Out February 24th. Pre-order Now.
Heading into the lovers' season Penrose Records' crack team of meteorologists are predicting a flurry of 45s, with a high chance of soulfulness, blowing into an independent record shop near you. On Friday February 24th look out for five brand new singles from Penrose artists: Thee S
The latest release from Big Man Records, the first in a series of previously unissued Jimmy Radcliffe recordings. Sleeve notes and audio follow below...
Jimmy Radcliffe - Big City Blues - Big Man Records 45 - Out Now BMR 1012
Sleeve Notes
As Jimmy Radcliffe's fan #1 I'm super excited for the release of "Big City Blues" b/w "You Can't Lose Something You Never Had" on Big Man Records! My father's signature vocals showcase the brilliant talents of the songwriting team of Brass-Levin
Spector - A 4 Part Series Via Sky Documentaries
'Through the lens of a notorious crime and the media hysteria following the case of Phil Spector, this major four-part documentary series uncovers the hidden layers to tell the story both of Lana Clarkson and the man who was convicted of her murder. SPECTOR re-examines the life of one of the most important, yet mysterious, cultural figures of the 21st century in a way that has never been done before'
Now showing via Sky Documentaries and
udiscovermusic.com are running an article titled Stax ’68: Easing A Nation’s Sorrows, One Song At A Time
Written with references to a UMC/Concord l 5 Cd Box set 'Stax 68: A Memphis Story' Box Set released 4 years ago,...
Stax ’68: Easing A Nation’s Sorrows, One Song At A Time
As political unrest swept the world in 1968, Stax Records faced a tumultuous year saved only by the legendary label’s own soul power.
Published on January 8, 2023 by Ian McCann
Article via
HR 1544 NANCY BUTTS – I Want To Hold Your Hand Baby / Your Friend Will Take The Man You Love
Wonderful Northern / Modern soul dancer from this Southern soul sister. Played at 100 Club originally by Guy Hennigan coverd up as by Eula Cooper. c/w a great midpace beat ballad flip.
Reputedly released in a quantity of only 200 in the late 80s/early 90s after an unissued master was found in Detroit.
HR 1545 DEON JACKSON - Someday The Sun Will Shine / I Remember The Feeling
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, the exhilarating new musical following the remarkable journey of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, coming to the Prince Edward Theatre in London next March.
From the creators of the award-winning Jersey Boys…Get Ready, Cause Here They Come!
AIN’T TOO PROUD is the exhilarating new musical following the remarkable journey of THE TEMPTATIONS from the streets of Detroit to the Rock &
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE JIMMY RADCLIFFE - BIG CITY BLUES - BMR 1012 IS DUE TO BE SHIPPED TO US ON DECEMBER 27TH AND WILL BE RELEASED FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY COMES IN CUSTOM CARD PICTURE SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD, LYRIC SHEET INSERT IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE, LINER NOTES WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER RADCLIFFE JIMMY'S SON.
PRE RESERVES FOR THIS RELEASE HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE, TO ORDER PM MARK BICKNELL EMAIL bicknellmark@aol.com OR bigmanrecords1@gmail.com
FULLY LICENCED FROM BLACK PATCH PRODUCT
Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas
Trevor Nelson's Rhythm Nation
After bringing the house down in 2019, Trevor returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a second time round, bringing together a host of special guests including Chic’s Kimberly Davis, soul singers Tony Momrelle and Omar, Ivor Novello-winning producer Troy Miller, award-winning singer Corinne Bailey Rae, singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford and British gospel group The Kingdom Choir.
They perform re-imagined and re-scored iconi
The Chicago Readers 'Secret History of Chicago Music' series of articles by Steve Krakow hits the spot yet again, this time it's taking a look at Jo Ann Garrett.
Local soul sensation Jo Ann Garrett disappeared from the biz in her 20s
This flexible, distinctive singer worked with the likes of Pervis Spann, Andre Williams, and Charles Stepney—but her career lasted only a few years.
by Steve Krakow
December 16, 2022
... urged Garrett to audition for WVON DJ and club owner Pervis Spa
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