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Joshie Jo Armstead - The Urge Keeps Coming - Interview

Joshie Jo Armstead - The Urge Keeps Coming - Interview

Head over to popmatters website for a great lengthy interview with Joshie Jo Armstead by Christian John Wikane 30 Apr 2021 The Urge Keeps Coming: An Interview with Original Ikette Joshie Jo Armstead INTERVIEW: From touring with Ike & Tina Turner to writing with Ashford & Simpson, singer-songwriter Joshie Jo Armstead reflects on a lifetime of musical adventures. https://www.popmatters.com/joshie-jo-armstead-2021-interview/    

Mike

Mike

New release: DeRobert & The Half-Truths - 100 Yard Dash

New release: DeRobert & The Half-Truths - 100 Yard Dash

Latest release from Nashville's DeRobert & The Half-Truths will be available on vinyl 7" 4th June It's the title track of their new album which is also released the same day (not sure if it will be on vinyl though?). 'Storming' funky northern (160 BPM) not for the faint-hearted!  

Soulstrutter

Soulstrutter

New Diggin' Deep 45 - James Carr

New Diggin' Deep 45 - James Carr

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45 RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 14th MAY 2021 DD015A James Carr ‘I Don’t Want To Be Hurt Anymore' DD015B James Carr ‘There Goes My Used To Be' For our latest 45 release we return to Memphis, Tennessee, for a double-sider that Diggin’ Deep are extremely proud to bring to you. This being the first time on a 7” single for either of these superb Southern Soul tracks. The name James Carr will need no introduction, with any release from this le

Sean Hampsey

Sean Hampsey

Bob Abrahamian collection goes to Stax museum

Bob Abrahamian collection goes to Stax museum

“The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announced today that it has acquired one of the world’s most prestigious and storied collections of soul music records comprised mainly of rare records by lesser-known artists from Chicago’s culturally rich South Side community from the 1960s and 1970s. The collection is from the estate of famed record collector, disc jockey, and oral historian Bob Abrahamian of Chicago, who died by suicide in 2014 at age 35.” Full story here: https://www.goldmin

Amsterdam Russ

Amsterdam Russ

Competition - Win Detroit My Home Town - Hayley Records Vinyl Lp

Competition - Win Detroit My Home Town - Hayley Records Vinyl Lp

Another Soul Source competition drifts ashore This time around thanks to Hayley Records via member Rob Moss aka @Rob Mosswe have up for grabs a mint vinyl copy of Detroit My Home Town   Album Release Notes Detroit My Home Town HA001 Our very first vinyl album is packed full of classic tracks including J.J. Barnes’ stomping ‘Lucille’, The Stylists’ pulsating ‘I need your loving (to satisfy my soul)’, dancers from Tony Hester, Deon Jackson, Bobby Sheppard and the smooth

Mike

Mike

Izipho Soul - Isn't She A Pretty Girl by Alexander Morris

Izipho Soul - Isn't She A Pretty Girl by Alexander Morris

New single (and follow up to the great Love Is Knocking) released digitally by Izipho Soul / Angel Dove on 14 Apr is a great version of Ronnie Mc Neir's Isn't She A Pretty Thing. Recorded with the blessing of Ronnie McNer as they are both currently members of the Four Tops and the musicians are those used by  the Four Tops and The Temptation on tour led by Earl Van Dyke Jr. The full version is available for download from BandCamp. Curious as to why they are not yet on his website I con

Soulstrutter

Soulstrutter

Sean Oliver - You And Me' (Radio Edit) - One World Records - 7th May 2021

Sean Oliver - You And Me' (Radio Edit) - One World Records - 7th May 2021

Word in all about One World Records next release. Now scheduled for release on the 7th May.  Info and clips below SEAN OLIVER: NEW RELEASE INFORMATION You And Me (Radio Edit) / Magic A new issue of Sean Oliver's club soul favourite which has been edited for this UK release on 7" single. 'You And Me' originated on Sean's 1997 album Solitaire and was also issued on a 12" maxi-single. The LP featured a dozen self-penned songs which Sean recorded in Canada with his co-producers the B

Mike

Mike

Stunning 45 from soul sensation Carmy Love!

Stunning 45 from soul sensation Carmy Love!

We have a very exciting new release on Big AC Records: Thinkin' About You, by a fantastic new soul singer named Carmy Love, who has previously performed with House Gospel Choir, New Street Adventure and Cool Million, to name a few. Influenced by the “Crossover Soul” period of the late 60’s and early 70’s, “Thinkin’ About You” clicks into gear from the off, with bold brass and a funky bassline paving the way for Carmy’s stunning vocal.  Whether moving on from a romantic relationship, frie

Big Ac Records

Big Ac Records

New Single - Beth Macari - Gotta Get Back

New Single - Beth Macari - Gotta Get Back

Beth Macari both joined soul source aka  @BethMacariMusic and also dropped us a line recently with details of her current activities. Some may know her from outings with Newcastle group Nick Pride and the Pimptones. Nowadays she is now stepping out on her own with her recent solo singles gaining critical recognition/acclaim over in the Usa. Her latest single has been just released and is titled “Gotta Get Back”, you can listen and read below Press Release BETH MACARI REL

Mike

Mike

Three Incredible Titles from Diggin' Deep! - JAMES CARR - LEE HURST - BOBBY BARNES

Three Incredible Titles from Diggin' Deep! - JAMES CARR - LEE HURST - BOBBY BARNES

Pre-Pay Three Incredible Titles from Diggin' Deep! - JAMES CARR - LEE HURST - BOBBY BARNES - Available to Pre-Order Now!  From the vaults of Goldwax, Raina and A&M records:- James Carr, the ultimate Memphis Deep Soul track backed with a great 60’s stomper, Lee Hurst, the massively in demand 70’s gem, as featured in the movie ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and Bobby Barnes superb groove from Raina records, these three 45’s are exclusively licensed to Diggin’ Deep in the UK and are essentia

Sean Hampsey

Sean Hampsey

Hit and Run Records - 2 New 45 Releases April 2021

Hit and Run Records - 2 New 45 Releases April 2021

ANNOUNCING TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES - Release date 1st April 2021. Taking orders now with paypal  - £12 each  + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records)     paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com      HR 1527   SONIA ROSS - Let Me Be Free / Don’t Go Breaking My Heart A coupling here of 2 ultra rare and brilliant dance tracks from Atlanta Ga. 1969s ‘Let me be free’ is possibly the rarest Tragar 45 with reputedly only 100 being pressed to fulfil a contractual obligation; the flip Don’t

Dewsburyborn

Dewsburyborn

Soul 4 Real New Release - Bobby Barnes - S4R14

Soul 4 Real New Release - Bobby Barnes - S4R14

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹. "𝗜´𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗢𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂)" 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 1984 𝗮𝗻𝗱 "𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗢𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲" 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 1977. Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Karl Marthon 𝗕𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗦 Super High On Your Love / I´ve Had My Share (Of Loving You) Listen here: 𝗕obby Barnes - Super High On Your Love  

Alexsubinas

Alexsubinas

New Neo Soul/Modern Soul 45 - Natasha Watts - Go Slow / Change - LRK Records LRK-09 45

New Neo Soul/Modern Soul 45 - Natasha Watts - Go Slow / Change - LRK Records LRK-09 45

After the success of "Love Who You Are" and "Waited for you" LRK are proud to announce their second 7" vinyl release with Natasha Watts. Two of her most popular hits onto wax for the first time ever! Limited to 300 copies only ( once gone that will be it, no extras)  There are now under 100 copies left. FOR YOUR INFORMATION: THIS IS A PRE- ORDER ORDERS WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE WE HAVE THEM FROM THE PLANT ON: Release date 31st July 2021 Pre order here : https://lrkrecords.

Thfcliam

Thfcliam

Win: Book - I Searched For Soul and Found The Stars by Richard Gilbert

Win: Book - I Searched For Soul and Found The Stars by Richard Gilbert

Thanks to member @Drew3 , we have the return of our (very) irregular Soul Source competition. And we do have a great prize, a copy of Richard Gilbert member @Gilly much acclaimed book  I Searched For Soul and Found The Stars by Richard Gilbert 'It tells of the 5 trips I made to the States (85-94) and along with others, what we got up to, record finds, and more importantly who we met and the quality time with those people 'The Stars' that we met along the way.' Full details of

Mike

Mike

Cannonball Records - New Releases 2021 3 x 45s + Book

Cannonball Records - New Releases 2021 3 x 45s + Book

Latest Cannonball Records newsletter leads to some tasty tunes Three Brand New Records and One Book   Welcome to our Easter weekend newsletter. Please forgive us for the long read, there are so many things on the table we have tried hard to keep it short. FUNK INVESTIGATORS HARD COPY 260 PAGES / 15 CHAPTERS 1st Italian Edition SOLD OUT (under repress) English Edition Available May 2021 Read the 5 extensive excerpts out of the 15 chapters of the opera available on ou

Mike

Mike

Northern Soul Top 500 Book Re-Vamp - News

Northern Soul Top 500 Book Re-Vamp - News

Back in 2000, a book launched to capture the popularity of the greatest music on earth....The Northern Soul Top 500.  A best seller at the time, the phrase alone is the second most used within the genre after KTF. Two decades on and with a rafter of new interest, the book is being re-vamped to include a new 500, based on the North’s best loved dancers spanning well over half a century.  The book expands to a Collectors and Soul night 500 too, topped off with Unique Trivia, Artist

Goldsoul

Goldsoul

Soulful Emma Louise releases her debut album 'Loc'd In Consciousness'

Soulful Emma Louise releases her debut album 'Loc'd In Consciousness'

Revealing different sides of her songbook, S.E.L journeys across an all inclusive musical soundscape that traverses the crushed out grooves of sweet soul & Live funk beats, all layered with uplifting harmonies and melodies. Leading the charge is the exhilarating new single ‘Melodic Harmony’ synthesising all the different strands into an emotive slice of firefly funk.  ‘Loc’d’s passionate multi-layered celebration of life and love’s endless conundrums exemplifies Emma- Louise’s heart on

phuturetrax

phuturetrax

John Morales Presents Teena Marie - Love Songs & Funky Beats - Out Today

John Morales Presents Teena Marie - Love Songs & Funky Beats - Out Today

John Morales Presents Teena Marie – Love Songs & Funky Beats Details of a great release out today from BBE Records Producer extraordinaire John Morales returns to BBE Music, celebrating the life and work of R&B / soul legend Teena Marie with a double album full of brand new remixes, lovingly crafted from the original studio tapes, entitled ‘Love Songs & Funky Beats’. “Teena is somewhat underrated, and people don’t really know much about her.” Says Morales. “I set out to

Mike

Mike

Everybody Makes A Mistake - Stax Southern Soul Volume 2 Kent CD

Everybody Makes A Mistake - Stax Southern Soul Volume 2 Kent CD

Everybody Makes A Mistake - Stax Southern Soul Volume 2 CDKEND 499 A new cd release from Kent... Release notes and such below   More southern soul sounds from the mighty Stax Records of Memphis, including unissued tracks from the Soul Children and Eddie Floyd. Stax Records in Memphis was one of the centres of southern soul, and yet due to its many hits and big city location this often gets forgotten. We redressed that balance with the release of “Nobody Wins: Stax Southe

Mike

Mike

Ronnie Walker - For Real For Real - New Cd Release

Ronnie Walker - For Real For Real - New Cd Release

Ronnie Walker - For Real For Real Well it’s finally arrived the new CD of Ronnie Walkers - For Real For Real. Over a year in the making, working together with studios both here in Stockport U.K. and in Philadelphia, USA. These unreleased tracks were the last that Ronnie worked on before he sadly passed away. Most people will know I’d become a very good friend of Ronnie’s after working with him on a Soul event in Manchester some years back. The event was organised by Dave Moore and

Pk 22dj

Pk 22dj

All My Life - The Songs Of Manny Campbell - Brewerytown Records

All My Life - The Songs Of Manny Campbell - Brewerytown Records

We have been lucky enough to get our hands on some amazing Philadelphia music. This project we have been working on for some months now might be the best one yet. In one single day back in 1970 a relatively young producer by the name of Emmanuel Campbell Jr hired the Sigma Sound Studio backing band, later to be known as MFSB - to lay down several tracks so Manny can bring his cast of singers and other musicians.. it’s amazing to think that in one day Manny Campbell would work through, The Deligh

Brewerytownbeats

Brewerytownbeats

Message From Eric Mercury - Video

Message From Eric Mercury - Video

THIS IS PRETTY COOL AND CERTAINLY A FIRST FOR THE NORTHERN SCENE A MESSAGE FROM MR ERIC MERCURY IN PROMO OF THE REISSUE RELEASE OF 'LONELY GIRL' -  BMR 1006 COMING SOON, HE IS THRILLED WITH THE RECOGNITION HE HAS HERE ON THE SCENE WITH THIS NORTHERN MONSTER OF A RECORD HOW THE RECORD WAS RECORDED IS STUFF OF LEGEND. ALL THE GROUP GOT WAS 10 COPIES OF THE SAC ORIGINAL AND THAT WAS THAT, VERY FEW COPIES WERE PRESSED FIRST TIME AROUND AND SADLY HE DOESN'T OWN A COPY DESPITE BEING ASKED MANY TIMES F

Mark Bicknell

Mark Bicknell

James Holvay Revisits Chicago Soul - Sweet Soul Song EP -

James Holvay Revisits Chicago Soul - Sweet Soul Song EP -

Had the below press releases sent in to site, concerning James Holvay who was one of the one of the founding members of The Mob JAMES HOLVAY REVISITS THE CLASSIC WINDY CITY SOUND OF THE ‘60S ON HIS SWEET SOUL SONG EP   The R&B Vet and Chart-Topping Writer of the Buckinghams’ “Kind of a Drag” and Other Classic Hits Salutes the Chicago Style of Curtis Mayfield, Major Lance, and Gene Chandler LOS ANGELES, Calif. — After four decades out of the music limelight, singer-songwriter-guita

Mike

Mike

MD Records - Two Upcoming 45 Releases - Video Interview

MD Records - Two Upcoming 45 Releases - Video Interview

Two upcoming 45s from MD Records Fourth Level - Deep South - MDJW 001 John Laughter and Third Generation - In Our time - MDJW 002   What is the definition of a rare 45, keep in mind that often the press runs that were done ranged from a handful of private press 45s for promotion, through to the 1000’s for major labels. The Fourth levels only release, Deep South, has remained elusive for the last 25 years. Shifty is sited as the first to get and spin a copy from a record

Md Records

Md Records

Out Now - The Weaver Of Dreams - New Super Disco Edits 45

Out Now - The Weaver Of Dreams - New Super Disco Edits 45

The Weavers Of Dreams - Weavers Of Dreams - Super Disco Edits SDE 55 Latest 45 from Super Disco edits label has just been released, titled 'Weaver Of Dreams' by The Weaver Of Dreams it's a catchy mellow 70s side (can listen below)  Details and extensive background notes from Super Disco Edits follow below The Weavers Of Dreams Weavers Of Dreams / We Could Be A Giant  Super Disco Edits - Carousel Concepts  THE WEAVER’S OF DREAMS Al Hough was born in the birthplace of

Mike

Mike

New Soul Direction 45 - Mind & Matter - My Love Is Like A Fire / Would Be Mine

New Soul Direction 45 - Mind & Matter - My Love Is Like A Fire / Would Be Mine

Mind & Matter - "My Love Is Like A Fire / Would Be Mine - Soul Direction - SD003 This journey began when I first slapped my ears around these two sublime soul tracks back in 2013. The group from Minneapolis, Minnesota that gave you "I'm Under Your Spell" on M&M Records, a former Monster hit on the soul scene played under the guise of “Merlin & The Magicians” which remains pretty elusive to this day and still a dance floor winner.  I had the feeling that with these 2 tracks

Manfromsoul45s

Manfromsoul45s

New Soul 45 - Laura Rain & The Caesars - Closer to the win / If I Cant Have You - LRK-08 LRK Records

New Soul 45 - Laura Rain & The Caesars - Closer to the win / If I Cant Have You - LRK-08 LRK Records

LRK proudly presents "Closer To The Win" and "If I Can't Have You" on a double A sided 45 by Laura Rain & The Caesars... LAURA RAIN & THE CAESARS DETROIT ORIGINALS A tough, hard-working American city is reinventing itself as a vibrant incubator of ideas and creation. Back from decades of neglect, Detroit has returned to the forefront on the world stage. Adventurers, investors, artists, and young entrepreneurs are flocking to the Motor City, bringing with them energy, creat

Thfcliam

Thfcliam

Tower of Power - 50 Years Of Funk & Soul Live At The Fox Theater

Tower of Power - 50 Years Of Funk & Soul Live At The Fox Theater

London: With a history 50+ years in the making, Tower of Power has been a funk institution since 1968, knocking out hits like “What is Hip,” “So Very Hard to Go,” “This Time It’s Real” and “You’re Still a Young Man” while lending their soulful sound to collaborations with Santana, the Grateful Dead, Elton John, Huey Lewis, Justin Timberlake and everyone in-between. Due out March 26, 2021 from Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group, the high-spirited live album and video offers a reminder of t

Mike

Mike

Hit and Run Records - 2 new releases March 2021

Hit and Run Records - 2 new releases March 2021

ANNOUNCING –TWO NEW HR 45 RELEASES - originally scheduled for 1st February 2021, Covid-delayed but now all present and correct and ready to mail out. Taking orders now with paypal £12 each 45 + £3 postage (good for 1-3 records). paypal – hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com. HR 1525 OTIS CLAY - I Lost Someone (alternate unreleased take) / Nothing To Look Forward To / I Lost Someone. (yep, 3 tracks for the usual price) The iconic Otis Clay - here with 3 wonderful One-Derful masters from 1966

Dewsburyborn

Dewsburyborn

Heaven Scent - Henderson & Jones - EPS003 - Epsilon Record Co.

Heaven Scent - Henderson & Jones - EPS003 - Epsilon Record Co.

Epsilon Record Co proudly presents its latest release (EPS003) Heaven Scent / Henderson & Jones Limited edition / Re-mastered & remixed by Steve Fuji Two sublime obscure modern soul winners! Side A: Heaven Scent: I'm Gonna Get Ya (1983) Re-mastered & remixed version Side B: Henderson & Jones: I'm Gonna Getcha (1982) Re-mastered & remixed version   Pre-order it now ((Available end of March 2021) https://www.epsilonrecord.com  

Yann V

Yann V

Soul4Real Records - New 45 - Jimmy Gresham

Soul4Real Records - New 45 - Jimmy Gresham

WELCOME TO RELEASE #13 FROM SOUL4REAL RECORDS 𝗝𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 / 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝘁 (S4R13) Soul4Real bring you the last 45 in their trio of previously unreleased Jimmy Gresham Playground Studios recordings from the mid-70’s; a perfect tribute to a great but under-recognized talent. “A Million Things” has been a huge collaborative effort, meticulously pieced together in 2020 from an unfinished vocal track. Jimmy’s trademark rich, velvet voice, imbued with soul an

Alexsubinas

Alexsubinas

New Kent Cd - Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 7 - Out Now

New Kent Cd - Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 7 - Out Now

Kent Records latest release Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 7 Cd is out today, The seventh in this long running series hits the streets running, with a right old varied mix of styles rarities and classics. Release notes and such follow below Release Notes clip from @Ady Croasdell This latest episode of the high-quality end of the Northern Soul world is as varied as the scene has become, featuring manic funk, Detroit grooves, doo wop-inspired ballads, neo-Motown and pure

Mike

Mike

Raw Soul Express - Fate Of The World - New Single

Raw Soul Express - Fate Of The World - New Single

A recent press release sent in all about 70s favourites Raw Soul Express who are back with messages that need to be heard! Formed in 1969, the exceptional Raw Soul Express still feature original and core members whose attachment to the band stretches back to their first album in 1976 and the now hugely collectible single, The Way We Live. Fate of the World is a track Raw Soul Express simply had to create. With lyrics which touch upon the Black Lives Matter movement; the COVID pandemic, the

Mike

Mike

Diggin' Deep Records - New 45 - Melvin Davis

Diggin' Deep Records - New 45 - Melvin Davis

THE NEWEST ‘DIGGIN’ DEEP’ LIMITED EDITION 45 RELEASE DATE FRIDAY 12th MARCH 2021 TWO GREAT SIDES FROM DETROIT USA. SHOWCASING THE TALENTS OF MELVIN DAVIS. Can You Dig It?   DD014A Melvin Davis ‘Thinking Of You DD014B Melvin Davis ‘Let Love In Your Life   The latest 45 is an astounding double-sider, from the legendary Melvin Davis, that Diggin’ Deep have been looking forward to releasing on vinyl for quite some time. Previously only avai

Sean Hampsey

Sean Hampsey

Big Man Records BMR 1006 Northern Soul Dynamite Coming Soon

Big Man Records BMR 1006 Northern Soul Dynamite Coming Soon

BIG MAN RECORDS ARE HONOURED AND PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WITH KIND PERMISSON OF MR ERIC MERCURY THE FIRST TIME OFFICIAL REISSUE OF HIS ICONIC NORTHERN SOUL MASTERPIECE 'LONELY GIRL' PART 1 & 2 BIG MAN BMR - 1006, DIGITALLY REMASTERED BY PHIL DICK, SOUL INTENTION RECORDS. THE RECORD WILL COME IN A BLACK CARD SLEEVE, STICKER IDENT, COLEECTORS CARD PERSONALLY SIGNED BY ERIC MERCURY IN A POLY SLEEVE, THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF WHITE/RED TEXT 'DJ COPIES' @ £30.00 EACH (WHICH ARE FLYING OUT

Mark Bicknell

Mark Bicknell

Douglas & Lonero - Baby, Take My Hand (Columbia Reissue)

Douglas & Lonero - Baby, Take My Hand (Columbia Reissue)

Douglas & Lonero - Baby, Take My Hand Reissue released 26th March 2021 Pre-order copies from Global Soul Store Reissued for the first time their debut and rarest release, in the issue form, was produced, arranged and Co-Written by the legendary Gene Page. These tracks have been lovingly enhanced to achieve impeccable sound quality undergoing a 24bit transfer from the original master tapes, fully remastered and cut on to lacquers by the multi-grammy nominated Carvery Studi

Jmsoul

Jmsoul

Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings - New Cd- Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Rendition Was In)

Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings - New Cd- Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Rendition Was In)

Here's word and info all about a worthy recent cd release from Daptone. The album has been available for a while via download and streaming services but the cd version has just been released. As the title 'Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Rendition Was In)' hints,  Daptone have put together a release made up of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings doing cover versions. Curated from a variety of sources, it does work well, and features a wide range of covers from the likes of a 'Little By Li

Mike

Mike

Michelle David 45 & One World Records Release News

Michelle David 45 & One World Records Release News

One World Records most recent - Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions 45 with the 'Yes I Am' track appears to be going very well after it's delayed release. Paul Mooney one of the guys behind it all, has been in touch and passed on the latest One World Records Press release and informed me that sales of both the Michelle David 'Yes I Am' 45 and their last 45 Brenda Boykins 'Love Is In Town' are going very well. He also quickly passed on future release plans for the One World Records labe

Mike

Mike

Mr Ms Northern Soul - New Vinyl Lp

Mr Ms Northern Soul - New Vinyl Lp

A new vinyl album from Outta Sight Records that is sure to kick start many soul fans of a certain time memory cells. Here's the details... MR M's NORTHERN SOUL OUT NOW The “nighters” at Wigan Casino initially ran from 2am-8am every Saturday night/Sunday morning. From midnight onwards, crowds would gather outside and spill over onto the road blocking the local traffic. As attendances grew the crowds became a problem, particularly to the local constabulary, and on the eve of the Casino’s

Mike

Mike

Soul Up North #107 Winter Lockdown 2021 Out Now

Soul Up North #107 Winter Lockdown 2021 Out Now

The latest Issue of Soul Up North is now out on the streets/doormats. ThE Winter 2021 lockdown issue line up goes like this... Soul Up North #107 Winter Lockdown 2021 Issue Details   OPENING PAGE CONTENTS – EDITORIAL & INFO GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES - Dave Halsall TRACK LISTING FOR COLLECTORS CD – ‘EASY LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING 2021’ - Nige Brown  FUNK IN YO’ FACE – WHAT THE F#&K IS GOING ON - Howard Priestly COLLECTING BRITISH - Lord S

Mike

Mike

Geoff Waddington - Save Me Featuring Tameka Jackson - Out February 20th 2021

Geoff Waddington - Save Me Featuring Tameka Jackson - Out February 20th 2021

Geoff Waddington has been in touch with news regarding his current projects... 'This was the first track of a small selection of new material covering various flavours of soul, which we began back in January last year. Very lucky to get anything finished really, in this pandemic and the necessary restrictions. Will hopefully get back in the studio later this year to finish the other numbers if things continue to improve. This first track - 'SAVE ME ' ft TAMEKA JACKSON, will be rel

Mike

Mike

Out Of Sights - Released This Week - Big Man Records BMR 1004

Out Of Sights - Released This Week - Big Man Records BMR 1004

WE ARE PLEASED AND PROUD TO ANNOUNCE BMR 1004 THE OUT OF SIGHTS - 'FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE' B/W 'A WOMAN'S LOVE" BMR 1004 WILL BE RELEASED THIS WEEK, STOCK HAS BEEN SHIPPED TO US AND SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE HERE ON FRIDAY 12TH FEBRUARY. SARU RECORDS OUT OF CLEVELAND, OHIO PRODUCED THIS PRIME SOUL 45 SERVED RARE ON THE ORIGINAL CERTAINLY ONE OF THE HOLY GRAIL COLLECTABLES AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND 'FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE' IS PRETTY MUCH AS GOOD AS IT GETS BACKED WITH THE VERY

Mark Bicknell

Mark Bicknell

Out Now! The Kopestetics / Don't Put Offa Day - Epsilon Records 45

Out Now! The Kopestetics / Don't Put Offa Day - Epsilon Records 45

Out Now! The Kopestetics / Don't Put Offa Day - Epsilon Records 45 Limited Edition 7” Previously Unissued / Epsilon Records Co. ESP002 Catchy & Uplifting Previously Unissued Soulful Tunes from 1979 A Must-Have in your record box! Listen & Watch:   Buy It Now: (order will be despatched from Tuesday) https://www.epsilonrecord.com     The Kopestetics / Paterson New Jersey Interview with Leon Moses: I come from a great mus

Yann V

Yann V

Summer of Soul - Film Premiere at Sundance Festival

Summer of Soul - Film Premiere at Sundance Festival

‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Summer of Soul (subtitled 'When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised') is a new documentary film directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson that has just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Concerning itself with a 1969 event titled the Harlem Cultural Festival which was held over six weekends in the summer of 1969. The documentary takes a relevant look at the concerts and the social background in which they were held.

Mike

Mike

First release from new label Ramrock Retro - Gladys Knight

First release from new label Ramrock Retro - Gladys Knight

A new label is born – RAMROCK RETRO with the strap line ‘Yesterday’s Sounds Today’. I'm incredibly proud to present the stunning debut release – Gladys Knight and the Pips and their legendary Northern Soul stomper ‘Stop and get a hold of myself’ flipped with the mid-tempo monster ‘Tell her you’re mine’, all lovingly remastered to the highest audio quality by Darren Morris at North Street West Studios for your ultimate listening pleasure. Release date for the vinyl is February 5th, 2021.

Vinylvixen

Vinylvixen

Dean Parrish - It's Time - Purple Mountain Majesty - Acid Jazz 45

Dean Parrish - It's Time - Purple Mountain Majesty - Acid Jazz 45

Out on 5th February 2021 and available for pre-order, Acid Jazz has It's Time - Purple Mountain Majesty by Dean Parrish all set to go. Details and listens below... "10 years since we released his last magnificent northern soul classic the legend (and there’s not really many people who deserve that epithet) Dean Parrish is back with possible the best record of his career.  Controversial I admit, but listen to it first before you disagree with me!” Eddie Piller Dean Parrish’s asto

Andybellwood

Andybellwood

The Sound Of Indianapolis - The Words Of Wisdom And Truth Review - Cannonball Records

The Sound Of Indianapolis - The Words Of Wisdom And Truth Review - Cannonball Records

The Sound Of Indianapolis:  The Words Of Wisdom And Truth Review Side A. Don't Need Your Love Side B. What You Do To Me 7”/45 rpm Picture Sleeve - Core Black OUT EARLY MARCH 2021 250 + 20 pressed It all started when Herman “Butch” Slaughter at 12 years old asks his parents for a professional tape recording machine for Christmas. Butch’s technical training in music came from being First Chair/First Chair Baritone in a few school choirs. He started to write song poems and dreamed t

Yann V

Yann V

New Modern Soul 45 - D.C.R. - Positive Vibes/Positive Vibes (Instrumental) - LRK Records

New Modern Soul 45 - D.C.R. - Positive Vibes/Positive Vibes (Instrumental) - LRK Records

LRK Records are delighted to be able to reveal they will be releasing D.C.R. - Positive Vibes for the first time ever on a limited edition 7" (LRK - 07) As usual, only 300 are going to be pressed and they are already selling quick. (be quick!) Official release day (TBC) but we are hoping for a summer release for this summer classic ! Pre-order here: https://lrkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/positive-vibes-positive-vibes-inst The Song was released back in 2019 and was a

Thfcliam

Thfcliam

Northern Souls Classiest Rarities Volume 7 - Feb 2021 Release

Northern Souls Classiest Rarities Volume 7 - Feb 2021 Release

Out at the end of the month, talked about on the forums and here's the release notes preview and details from Ace Records Website Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 7 is due 26.02.2021  This latest episode of the high-quality end of the Northern Soul world is as varied as the scene has become, featuring manic funk, Detroit grooves, doo wop-inspired ballads, neo-Motown and pure soul stompers. Los Angeles features strongly throughout. As a taster of the pleasures to come over

Mike

Mike

Soul Source News and Article Magazine Feature

Soul Source News and Article Magazine Feature

Involved in soul related projects, such as artists, music releases/labels/media, books, events rtc etc? Have some news that wish to share ? Check out our Source front page news article feature https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/ Over 20 years of soul related news and articles (over 4000+) Members submissions are most welcome Just tap the 'add article' (link below) that shows on all the index page to submit The form that follows comes complete with guideline

Mike

Mike



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