movements 5
“Movements 5” is another great soul compilation by Tobias Kirmayer and his label Tramp Records. As with previous releases in the Movements series, Volume 5 features detailed liner notes that include unpublished band photos that may have never seen the light of day had it not been for Tramp’s mutually beneficial artist/label relationships. Available from […]
lost soul
Luv N’Haight presents ‘Lost Soul’, a comprehensive collection of material recorded by Geater Davis for the House Of Orange label. The name of the album is an accurate description of the life and career of the legendary blues and soul singer who passed away at age 38 while on the verge of breaking through. Release […]
nobody can live forever
Tim Maia, the Brazilian Funk Soul Godfather was the real thing. His 1970 debut album introduced his audacious talent, as well as North American soul and funk musical influences, forever changing Brazilian popular music. His legendary appetites sought out carnal AND spiritual fulfillment in equal measure. He bought 100 hits of LSD and handed them […]
shaolin soul selection
‘Shaolin Soul Selection: Volume 1’ presents 24 original soul recordings – nearly 2 1/2 hours of essential soul music on 2 CDs or 3 vinyl LPs – from the vaults of STAX Records and its subsidiary labels that inspired The RZA and the classic sound of The Wu-Tang Clan. Listen to our preview-mix below. More […]
isle of magic
Mop Mop “… a bastard performance of modern jazz based on riffs looped till monotony…”, (from Nestor Ortiz Oderigo,Dictionary of Jazz-PBR 1961). Mop Mop is the brainchild of Andrea Benini, musician, producer, DJ who has been active for more than ten years exploring a large variety of musical genres, from club to jazz music. To […]
acting, thinking, feeling
‘Acting, Thinking, Feeling’ the Stark Reality’s complete works is out now on Now Again Records. Available on 3CD box set/digital. LP box set out March 5th. You can still download Monty Stark’s ‘All You Need To Make Music’ and, if you’d like, subscribe to Now-Again Deluxe and get get the entire box set and a […]
to dust
‘Twin Peak’ is the second track lifted from Alice Russell‘s upcoming first solo album since 2008’s acclaimed ‘Pot Of Gold’. ‘To Dust’ is coming on 25th February via Differ-Ant in Europe and Tru Thoughts in the UK and rest of the world. Pre-order now via iTunes. Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Tru Thoughts
victim of love
Since the release of 2011’s award winning debut, ‘No Time for Dreaming’, Charles Bradley has transformed from a rising star in the Daptone galaxy into a bona-fide headliner, now affectionately known across the globe as the “Screaming Eagle of Soul.” Bradley and writer/producer/multi instrumentalist Thomas “TNT” Brenneck returned to Dunham studios in 2012 and recorded […]
hands on
Soul Sugar is a Paris-based musician collective led by Guillaume Metenier (organist/keyboard player/producer/arranger-studio/live musician). On this new record, Soul Sugar offers a mix of the best psychedelic soul jazz funk and early reggae that never sounds cliché or déjà vu, but keeps you under a spooky groove, and automatically takes you there. Hands on – […]
dedications to the greats
Take two classic, soulful Hip Hop cuts and add some folk flavours and allow to simmer and this is what you get. Mos Def‘s “Umi Says” and The Pharcyde‘s “Runnin” get a loving reinterpretation from B.J. Smith. Available on January 28th via NuNorthern Soul. Support: Official | Facebook | Bandcamp | NuNorthern Soul
super soul christmas
G.E.D. soul records put together a modest collection of songs to get your heart and soul in the spirit of the season. Five super heavy holiday soul songs from five super heavy G.E.D. Soul artists! The EP features some holiday favorites as well as a couple tasty originals! Originally this album was released in 2011 […]
krystale
“Machine” is the firt single of Krystale‘s upcoming new album which will be released next week on Dec. 13. If you don’t know her, check out “Good Fight” her previous EP on Bandcamp. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud
what the world needs now
The funk Band Sugarman 3 are back with their new all-instrumental album “What The World Needs Now” on Daptone Records. You can now download the instrumental “Rudy’s Intervention” for free on Rolling Stone (right click). buy the album on iTunes or Juno. Stream the entire album on Paste Magazin. Support: MySpace | Daptone Records | Twitter
more than material
Roseaux are producer Emile Omar, cellist Clément Petit and multi-instrumentalist Alex Finkin from France, they released a new collaboration album featuring Aloe Blacc. Stream “More Than Material” and “Walking On The Moon” below. Roseaux and Aloe Blacc’s album is now available via Totoutard, iTunes and Amazon. Roseaux – Walking on the moon (feat.Aloe Blacc) von totoutard Support: Facebook […]
blood
Here’s something I found on Blundetto’s Blog. Aligiers from Atlanta released their “Blood” 7″ on Doublephantom early 2012. You can purchase it now on iTunes. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Doublephantom |
derobert & the half-truths
DeRobert & The Half-Truths return with their first 7 inch since 2011’s much loved “Beg Me” EP. As the reigning champions of Nashville’s G.E.D. Soul Records, DeRobert & Company bring forth fire on this new heavy duty raw soul 45! The lofty burner on the A- side, “I Got Burned”, highlights the groups knack for throwing a raw soul lean […]
y’akoto live
Hamburg based singerY’akoto is currently on her live tour through germany, don’t miss her playing on november the 4th at Munich’s Ampere (Facebook Event). We’re giving away 3×2 guestlist for the event in munich, just send us a eMail with your name/address. Get your ticket here and be sure to check out her debut album “Babyblues” […]
jukebox mambo
Following up on the success of Jazzman Records “Jukebox Jam” album of vintage juke joint and bar room sounds, compiler and DJ Liam Large digs even deeper to put together “Jukebox Mambo” a diverse set of dynamite R&B sides, all built around Afro-Cuban, Latin and Caribbean rhythms. CD with 16 page booklet Deluxe Double Gatefold […]