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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.

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

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.

Our popular 'Featured Events' feature has undergone some work, improvements and updates Details via the below link

JAHEIM - Just In Case / Diamond In Da Ruff (JAR11) www.soul4real.es

New Release News Big Man Records The Embers Coming Soon BMR 1017

A quick heads up on a couple of recent improvements to our Soul Event Guide - Local Soul Events feature Firstly we do now have a local text based search - just  enter town/city/district for a 'ranged' (50 mile default) list of events which carries onto other weeks Members can now also choose to use their profile location when logged in Once a location is chosen it should then be your 'default' location  in the 'local events' section for 14 days https://www.soul-source.co.uk/events/14-local-soul/

A sonic snapshot of America’s steel capital, developed in the prosperous cavern between the departure of the Jackson 5 to Motown and the collapse of U.S. Steel, Skyway Soul is a love letter to Gary, Indiana. Featuring The New Day, El Anthony, Nate Evans, Sky’s The Limit, Wilton Crump, Lost Weekend, General Lee, Krash Band, Billy Foster & Audio, I.N.D., and Junei, this double album collects 21 lost songs from the southern-most tip of Lake Michigan.

A Brief Introduction from the Book 6 Whitworth Street, Manchester, the Birthplace of Northern Soul

San Diego-based funky soul group from 1979