MD Records are thrilled to continue our musical journey by returning to Detroit and collaborating with Gary Rubin of Pioneer studio fame. Building upon the success of the immensely popular Alfreda Brockington release, we are excited to delve into the rich musical landscape of Detroit once again.
This studio has solidified its reputation as one of the best under-the-radar gems waiting to be discovered. It has produced a treasure trove of previously unknown tracks, including hidden gems from
Shotgun Records have some new releases lined up later this year (August to October)
SHOT 117 : Herb Rooney - Curse The Brother / Brenda Rooney - Moving Day
SHOT 118 : Sandra Wright - I Come Running Back / I'm Not Strong Enough
SHOT 119 : GC Cameron - Hold You To Your Promise / A Night Like This In Georgia
SHOT 120 : Johnnie Taylor - A Love To Call Mine / When She Stops Asking
"Dave Louis, historian, label owner and collector recently self-published Philadelphia Record Labels: 45 RPM Discography - one of the most comprehensive collections of small and independent 45 RPM labels coming out of one of the most important music cities in the world. Philadelphia has been long known for its amazing studios (ie: Virtue, Sigma, Impact) and its proximity to both FrankFord / Wayne (later known as Masterworks) mastering house and Disc Makers pressing plant. All these elements com
Natasha Watts returns with her long-awaited forth studio album on vinyl
‘MUSIC IS MY LIFE’
Having had huge success on the UK soul scene for over ten years, Natasha’s live performances and vivacious personality have made her one of the leading UK female soul independent artists in the UK.
Her new album delivers a gritty, mature, and well-rounded soul sound that is unique. So, buy and enjoy the beautiful voice and that is Natasha Watts.
releases September 22, 2023
Limited
It's been a while since we have had a 45 release from One World Records, looking like it's been worth the wait, news of the first-time official release on 7'' vinyl of this classic soulful track.
Shazz - Innerside (Universal Soul Mix) / (Radio Edit)
One World Records OSP 5010
Release notes follow below...
'The moody and soulful house track 'lnnerside' has been internationally popular since it was first released in 1998.
Shazz - derived from soul, house and jazz - was an
The most recent article in The Chicago Reader website series 'Secret History of Chicago Music' features a familiar name... Gerald Sims
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
Gerald Sims played on two of the most immortal soul songs ever
He had a hand in countless recordings as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and session musician—including “Rescue Me” and “Higher and Higher.”
Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a
Release list for July 2023 from Ace Records
Tribal Rites Of The New Saturday Night
Eclectic
Various Artists (Saint Etienne)
CD £11.70
In 1975, writer Nik Cohn investigated the burgeoning discotheque scene in Brooklyn and Queens for New York magazine; two years later, his feature would be filmed as Saturday Night Fever. These are the records Cohn heard in those dark dance dens - irresistible R&B and soul, disco before it was disco.
The Blue Flames
Vocal Jazz
Latest news on the next upcoming Soul Direction 45...
The Melvin Davis - "I'm The One That Loves You" - Soul Direction - SD022
Press release, which includes the full story about how this new release of a previously unreleased version of this northern soul classic, from the songs authors Melvin Davis came about. Plus details on the worthwhile thrust of this release towards helping Melvins ongoing medical expenses follows below...
The Melvin Davis - "I'm The One That Loves You" - So
Welcome to Soul4Real’s second album, a collection of originally unreleased tracks which feature a whole host of soul royalty.
First off are two songs from the inimitable Bobby Bland, both of which hail from his prolific period at Duke Records.
Sandwiched between two stunning Chicago tracks by Etta James is the later “I Never Meant To Love Him”, taken from a Philly session she recorded with Bobby Martin.
Fontella Bass brings this side to a close with a mysterious Chicago recording
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT PLANNED RELEASE FROM BIG MAN RECORDS, BMR 1016 - LaVEL MOORE - THE WORLD IS CHANGING B/W DAUPHINE WILLIAMS - I LOVE YOU, TWO FABULOUS TRACKS ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON ST.LOUIS BASED 'YODI' RECORDS, UNDER LICENCE FROM NUMERO GROUP TO BIG MAN RECORDS, TAKEN FROM 'YODI' MASTRRS AND REMASTED FOR THIS RELEASE, WILL COME IN A CUSTOM BIRTH CARD SLEEVE, A6 COLLECTORS CARD IN A POLY OUTER SLEEVE.
'YODI' RECORDS WAS AN EARLY 70's SOUL LABEL BASED IN EAST ST. LOUIS, I
Press Release: Bill Albright “Sitting By The Phone/In The Middle Of The Night” SJ1020
Release Date: Friday 7th July 2023
Sophistication is a very apt description of both the music and the performing artist that is Bill Albright (real name Anthony Bills). Born in 1961 and raised in Baltimore, MD. Albright received a vocational as well as an associates degree in Electrical Engineering and Technology during 1981 the same year as he was blessed with the birth of his son Anthony Jr.
In his teens and twenties, singer-songwriter Ron Aikens was a promising voice out of South Philadelphia. He had earned a spot in United Image, a Soul music group that eventually signed to Stax/Volt Records and was making waves. However, fate anchored Aikens' dreams just as things were taking off. "Right around that time that record was playing on the air and everything, I got snatched," he says. More than 50 years later, Ron Aikens is still affected by the turn of events that landed him behind b
Taxie: Dance (previously unissued) - Epsilon Record Co EPS022
Back in May 2022
I was lucky enough to travel to California in search of new sounds for Epsilon Record Co.
After meeting up with my good friend Steve Fuji (engineer extraordinaire, originally from LA).
I arranged to meet up with
Woody Whittaker
Ronnie Arch
Wayne Chatman & his wife Loma
They are from the incredible band called T.A.X.I.E
(Talented Artist Xclusively In Entertainment).
Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos
A 7 CD box set
Release date June 23, 2023
Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos brings together 146 demos from the Stax Records vaults highlighting the strength of songwriting talent at the legendary label. Including 140 tracks that have never been heard before, this collection combines both songwriter demos and in some cases, full blown arrangement into a 7-CD set.
The first three discs contain demos by the Stax so
Details of an upcoming event being held on Sat 30th September 2023 at the Museum of Wigan Life.
Northern Soul and Wigan Casino: its influence, its legacy, and everything that followed.
Something a little different to the usual type of event, but it will be a great way to spend an afternoon. Plus there's a soul night a mile up the road in Pemberton if you fancy making a day / evening of it!
Northern Soul and Wigan Casino: its influence, its legacy, and everything that follo
Due for pre-order availability soon, here's audio of the next upcoming Soul Junction 45
SJ1020 Bill Albright - Sitting By The Phone
Pre-order details to follow once available
Latest issue of 'Soul Up North ' fanzine is now available
Soul Up North #116 Summer Issue 2023
Soul Up North #116
Issue Details
SOUL UP NORTH - issue 116
Contents...
GOOD TUNES & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall
ISSUE CD TRACK LISTING – DAVE & WENDY’S CD
Dave Rimmer and Wendy Jones
FUNK IN YO’ FACE – RUFUS THOMAS - “AN OLD DOG WITH NEW TRICKS”
Howard Priestly
CARIB SOUL
Del Robinson
SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka ‘PLUMB’S P
Timmy Carr & The Cooperettes - "Got No Time" / "I Want My Loving From You" - (Soul Direction)
Mastered from the original studio tapes.
Release Date - 11°" June 2023 (Pre Order from 28 May 2023)
Full story inc detailed background notes via
Toronto-based Soul/R&B artist Aphrose is back and ready to release her soulful,long-anticipated single, "Good Love" from her upcoming 7" vinyl release on LRK Records.
A dreamy, evocative slow jam that is sure to make you feel like you've been transported back to the heyday of the 70s, "Good Love" features Aphrose's undeniable vocal prowess supported by layers of bass, drums, string synths,percussion, and luxurious vocal harmonies.Drawing inspiration from the late Teddy Pendergrass, e
Due out today the latest 45 from Izipho
Ten-63 - You and Me / Sat We'll Stay - Izipho
Label details follow below
Legendary Memphis soul brothers William, Bertram and Randy Brown released an album under the group name TEN-63 entitled FACING THE MUSIC, it was published in 2009, but recorded sometime earlier. YOU AND ME was played out and initially covered up by Mike Ward circa 1989/90 receiving cult status.
YOU AND ME and our pick for the flip SAY WE’LL STAY are beautifully con
Upcoming 45 releases from Numero, details follow below
Presenting our 2nd batch of soulful 45s now bundled up and ready for your platters. A couple of lesser known grails from Minneapolis combined with one of our most requested 45s. Available in black vinyl too.
The Ponderosa Twins Plus 1 - Bound 7"
An American soul vocal group that would go on to shape the sound of pop music much farther beyond their imaginations, Numero is proud to present the first official American 45'
Last Bastion Records have just passed on the word that this fine Ep is now in stock (and no longer a pre release order ).
The early bird discounted price (£13.99) however remains for two weeks until 16th June , thereafter any remaining stock retails at £15.99.
Monica Rocha ft. Malik Malo - a three track Chicano Soul /Lowrider 7" EP playing at 45
Available right now via Detour Records Store and other stockists
https://detourrecords.co.uk/epages/es785745.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=42670
Latest 45 from Big AC Records is launched today ( 2nd June 2023)
Carmy Love - I Just Came To Dance - Big AC Records - BIGAC025
Big Ac Records release notes follow below.
London Soul sensation, Carmy Love's brand new 45 is out now! Played by BBC's Craig Charles, Huey Morgan and Gary Crowley.
‘I Just Came To Dance’ is a joyous, uplifting ode to the weekend. Carmy oozes attitude throughout her performance with an unapologetic lyric proclaiming nothing and nobody will get betwe
Napoleon Demps - Remedy - Sweet Soul From Flint, Michigan
TITLE / ARTIST: Remedy - Napoleon Demps
LABEL: Industry Music Group
CATALOG NUMBER: IMG-1023
GENRE: R&B/Soul, Low-rider Oldies, Souldies, Flint, Michigan
Flint, Michigan, a majority Black town just 66 miles northwest of Motown, caught attention in 2014 for its water lead contamination crisis being neglected by city and state officials. But out of challenging circumstances, arises the "remedy"!
Today's Sou
A quick shout about the latest Soul Junction 45 release
Crystal Motion - Side A - There’ll Be Another Side B - Million Dollar Baby Catalogue # SJ551
Now out and available
https://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ551.html
The Sextones new 45 produced by Kelly Finnigan
The Sextones - Without You / Love Can't Be Borrowed - Record Kicks
Record Kicks presents a new 45 vinyl release from US soul combo The Sextones, featuring two singles from their upcoming new album produced by Monophonics' frontman Kelly Finnigan.
Shipping out on or around June 16, 2023
Edition of 500 61 remaining
Without You / Love Can't Be Borrowed by The Sextones
The Sextones return with a new 7" release, fea
Pre-order now for 15th June:
𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗡 (S4R29)
So Soon / It Was You
𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗬 𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 (S4R30)
Baby, Baby, Baby / You Can Always Get It Where You Got It / Same Old Loverman
https://soul4real.es
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𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗡 (S4R29)
So Soon / It Was You
Whenever the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, covered another artist's song, she had an uncanny knack of making it her own. The two tracks pre
Up on youtube the full VHS Capital Soul Club Dome 2001 Video
It's in 2 parts 1 hour each, worth a watch
Filmed by Steve Heinsen during the 'Sidney Barnes Live Night 30th March 2001 and released at the time as a purchasable VHS Video.
Capital Soul Club Dome 2001 Part 1
'Janine introduces this Video, showing the dancers, record bar and Sidney Barnes performing. The Flirtations were also there.. Apologies for it being so dark'
Capital Soul Club Dome
New releases from Ace records June 2023
This months releases from Ace go like this (see other news post for Candi Staton Lp release details)
Richard Hawley's Jukebox
Eclectic
Various Artists (Richard Hawley)
LP £27.00
I’ve called this Little Bangers because the tracks are like miniature musical hand grenades. Each recording contains so much energy and yet they’re all over in a flash: magnesium lights that explode and fizzle out almost as soon as they’ve started. That’s w
Details of a new vinyl release from Ace Records
I'm Just A Prisoner - Candi Staton - LP £22.14
With Candi Staton hitting the UK to play the Love Supreme festival over the weekend of 30th June/2nd July, Ace is delighted to reissue her debut LP, which has been out-of-print on vinyl for decades. “I’m Just A Prisoner” was released in 1970 and remains a definitive slice of Southern soul.
Release Notes
I’m Just A Prisoner was released in 1970 and remains a definitive slice of
2 New 45s from Stream records
Ches Haynes and The Outfits
cat # STR009 - 7"/45rpm
Please Don't Go b/w Instrumental (Previously Unissued)
250 Limited Pressing Bundle Available With The Creators (see below)
Pre-order now (ships July 23)
https://cannonballsoul.com/streamrecords/
Ches Was born in Barbados, and from that faraway small group of islands comes this outstanding piece of Caribbean Soul.
Like many of the artists we love, Ches had his fair share of travels an
Timmy Carr & The Cooperettes - "Got No Time" / "I Want My Loving From You" - (Soul Direction)
News on upcoming 45, available to pre-order 28th May 2023
Here's Soul Direction's release/press notes and promo videos...
Timmy Carr & The Cooperettes - "Got No Time" / "I Want My Loving From You" - (Soul Direction)
Mastered from the original studio tapes.
Release Date - 11°" June 2023 (Pre Order from 28 May 2023)
The two tracks fe
News of a new album release from Ace Records
Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night Brooklyn Disco 1974-5
Release notes via Twitter say
In 1975, writer Nik Cohn investigated the burgeoning discotheque scene for @NewYorkMagazine ; two years later, his feature would be filmed as Saturday Night Fever. These are the records Cohn heard in those dark dance dens - irresistible R&B and soul, disco before it was 'disco.'
Track listing
Side 1
Side 1
01 Hel
TITLE / ARTIST: Make It With You - The Exciters (Live!) / Simplemente Maria de Panama - Alegria 70
LABEL: Del Corazon Music
CATALOG NUMBER: DCM-45-019-GLDCLR
GENRE: R&B/Soul, Latin Soul, Latin, Guajira, Panama
B: Click Here to Listen!
A: Click Here to Listen!
IN STORES: Fri 5/27/23
FORMAT: 7” 45 R.P.M. Single Gold & Clear Vinyl
PRESS: 497 Gold & Clear Vinyl & Red Vinyl, No repress
KEY MARKETS: Bay Area, Los Angeles, Texas, New York,
Last Bastion Records have shared their latest 45 release info, available for pre-order now...
MONICA ROCHA - The Chicano EP 7"
LAST BASTION RECORDS presents MONICA ROCHA ‘THE CHICANO EP’
HELLO STRANGER / TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT / THE ONE THAT REALLY LOVES YOU
For LB05, debuting on vinyl and this three track EP, we have the Chicano Soul /Brown eyed Soul/low-rider sound of Monica Rocha plus her fabulous duet with Malik Malo!
Limited to 300 with picture sleeve - there will be
Another month and another informative addition to this quality series by Steve Krakow on the Chicago Reader Website
This time its all about 'The Independents'
THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC
Soul vocal group the Independents grew out of a powerful songwriting duo
Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy went from Jerry Butler’s famous workshop to hit-making partnerships with the likes of Natalie Cole and Ronnie Dyson
by Steve Krakow April 23, 2023
The full article
A place for 2023 digital soul releases, set up due to both the quality and quantity of current digital (non-physical) releases.
Basically using the comments to this article and forum post will give us a place where both the site and all members can share and discuss the most current digital soul release news and info
Word from Hayley Records in our soul markt about two great 45 releases , both are available right now - purchase details at the end
DEON JACKSON Happily ever after/(You've got) The power of love HR034
Two more previously unreleased tracks from one of Detroit's favourite sons - DEON JACKSON.
'Happily ever after' was originally recorded by Len Barry but found its way to Detroit and producer Ollie McLoughlin and arranger Mike Terry in the mid 1960s.
The flip '(You've got)
TONIGHT !!!
FRIDAY 19TH MAY 2023
8PM - MIDNIGHT
SOUL ORIGINS with COLIN CURTIS & JOHN MURPHY
ON HITMIX RADIO 107.5FM or https://www.thehitmix.co.uk/
As we look back at the music and times of Soul Music
from the 1960's going forward as the Northern Soul
scene developed . With Local Stoke On Trent Clubs Characters
Record Shops and more with one of Stoke on Trents Orinal
DSoul Dj's John Murphy !!
Chat Here as we take a unique ride through Soul M
Press Release: Crystal Motion There’ll Be Another/Million Dollar Baby” SJ551
Release Date: Tuesday May 30th 2023
“Crystal Motion” were a vocal quartet of Cape Verdean descendancy from New Bedford, Massachusetts. The original members being lead vocalist “Kevin Gomes”, Kevin’ s cousin, Rodney “Skeeta” Santos, Daniel “Buddy” Monterio and John Paris the man responsible for coining the group’s eventual performing name “Crystal Motion”. The group was managed initially by Eddie
A heads up release news that MD Records latest 45 is now out and about and available via quality soul stockists.
Great double sider, 2 great tracks on vinyl for the first time.
Alfreda Brockington - Give me what you givin’ her / Waitin’ for your touch - MD Records
Check out the below for the full details
Video/Audio
Two interesting pre-orders showing up
CBLL042 The Nu' Rons You Came Thru b/w Hurry Up Tomorrow
CBLL041 Force de La Vie | Force "Holy Moses" French Unissued + Streaker Version
Out July '23 at £20 each
Preorder info https://www.teslagroove.com
CBLL041 Force de La Vie | Force "Holy Moses" French Unissued + Streaker Version
Out July '23
Preorder info https://www.teslagroove.com
A new album release, available in all 3 formats, digital, vinyl and cd, release notes below has more...
Soul Steps' is the second album by Berlin and San Diego based band The Everettes, who have been an insider tip in the soul landscape for a few years now. On the one hand, the title alludes to the musical footprints they follow, as their danceable music is rooted in Northern Soul, Stax and Motown and with their three female singers they carry the magic of the 60s girl groups into the prese
Third single from the new compilation “The Originals 3” by Golden Rules that made waves on the international funk & soul scene contains New York based soul man Carlton Jumel Smith, who had his debut on Timmion Records.
His exclusive contribution is a warm and soulful anthem. It delivers a fresh drum break, smooth guitar lines and a lovely horn section - all making space for the powerful voice of Carlton Jumel Smith.
It's Gonna Be Alright by Carlton Jumel Smith
A demo/start up/test of a new news category
part of ongoing tweaks - all a bit work in progress at moment
first post starts a news item and a forum topic
comments show on both
Arlena Arpels' setlist with timestamps:
1) 0:05 "You Know I Love You" (George F. Smallwood);
2) 4:56 "Strike a Spark" (Chateau);
3) 7:45 "Just a Chance in Life" (The Last Generation);
4) 11:44 "The Burg" (Larry McGee Revolution);
5) 14:21 "This Party Is Just for You" (
Details of a new album release just landed, press release follows...
Funky Finns releases a debut album of humane soul songs
Funky Finns is a new Finnish soul group whose debut album "United Souls" will be released on May 12th. Many people are familiar with the band from the spectacular songs and videos released during the pandemic. On their debut album, a wonderful group of professional musicians serves the music with great soul and tight groove. The album will be released through Ecl
Lenis Guess presents...Unbroken Melodies: Various Artists Out Of Norfolk Virginia.
Rare & Unissued 1970s Cuts
Soul Bitter - Soul Sweet
Plut LP #2 - It ain't a boot if its on Plut!
Details just in of a new lp that has just been released via Plut Records
Titled "Unbroken Melodies" this brand new album from Plut Records has been compiled by Brent Hosier and is being billed as unearthing lost soul music from the archives of "Norfolk Sound" producer Lenis Guess.
It's from t
Welcome to Epsilon Record Co. latest Californian re-releases
Two fantastic Modern Crossover 45rpm
ORDER NOW! (shipping from Tuesday)
https://www.epsilonrecord.com
EPS021
Bobby Baker
Holy Grail Modern Soul Crossover Vocal & Instrumental
Listen:
A: “Everything Has Got To Be Alright”(4:07)
B: “Everything Has Got To Be Alright” Inst. (4:07)
Written by: Dana V Andrews
Los Angeles CA / 1980
(official reissue)
2 New Jai Alai 7s - Ruby Wilson / Queen Emily & G.C. Cameron / The Green Brothers
𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡 / 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 (JAR09)
𝗥𝗨𝗕𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗦𝗢𝗡
An unmissable pairing of Texan-born soul queens! Ruby Wilson was Memphis based for most of her life whilst Emily spent her formative years in Houston before relocating to Stockton, CA, to raise her family. Both were signed to Malaco Records in Jackson, MS, where these two timeless example of Southern Soul were recorded nearly 30 years apart and
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