Jalen Ngonda – Illusions
British Daptoner Jalen releases his new single from the album Come Around And Love Me. Stream and buy here. I
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MadGibbs x El Michels Affair – Diamond Mine Sessions
Portrait: Greyland And here’s the original Tiny Desk:
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Holy Hive – Float Back To You LP incoming
Dap-kings drummer (he’s got a lot more under his belt, too) Homer Steinweiss’ project with singer Paul Spring and bassist
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Groovement Podcast: Agent J – Where Do We Go From Here? ft Lee Fields
Lee Fields joins me in conversation, so I thought I’d make it a soul special. Pic credit: AkseP19 @ Gorilla,
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Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings: Midnight Rider live video
Seeing these guys filmed movie-quality is a joy to behold – I wouldn’t mind them as my engine, either. Video
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New music // Charles Bradley’s Changes on Daptone/Dunham
A new Charles Bradley album is always good news, and Daptone Records’ subsidiary Dunham are ready to deliver. Pre-order from
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Groovement Podcast – Agent J: Music Box {March 2015}
Download here Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Mixcloud Wide selection of tracks this episode… click each for buy links
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Preview: Antibalas x Ticklah: Tattletale 45 out now on Daptone
Ticklah has written this one, and it’s a tune that Antibalas have performed live for many years. They’ve finally released
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Daptone colour vinyl countdown to 100th 45 release
As I’m writing this, the first in Daptone’s series of coloured 45 releases, celebrating 100 7″ releases, has just sold
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Event: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings + Lee Fields & The Expressions – Albert Hall Manchester, October
Buy tickets I’ve not managed to make it to the newly restored Albert Hall yet, but I’ll be there for
Read moreListen! Saun and Starr – Hot Shot
Available to pre-order now from Daptone Records. Daptone say: It is our distinct pleasure to present the debut release by
Read moreOut now // Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings: Give The People What They Want
Finally out today, the newest long player from Sharon Jones and her Dap-Kings. If you want it on digi, head
Read moreEdan previews the Poets of Rhythm Anthology on Daptone
Did anyone else in Manchester catch the Poets of Rhythm in Lammarr’s a few years back? A last minute
Read moreManchester: Charles Bradley brings his Extraordinaires to the Academy Oct 12th
Charles is rightfully getting more exposure this year owing to the ‘Soul Of America’ film that saw transmission on the
Read moreVideo: MENAHAN STREET BAND // Keep Coming Back {Daptone/Dunham}
The album The Crossing is out now. http://menahanstreetband.com/
Read moreListen: CHARLES BRADLEY // Strictly Reserved For You {Dunham/Daptone}
The Screaming Eagle Of Soul returns with new long player Victim Of Love on April 2ns, 2013. Recorded with the
Read morePreview: THE COMO MAMAS // Get An Understanding {Daptone Records}
Listen/order “There are only three instruments on this recording: The powerful, raspy voice of Ester Mae Smith, the deep soothing
Read moreDownload: MENAHAN STREET BAND // The Crossing {Dunham}
When Menahan Street Band released their first LP a few years back, they weren’t expecting the rumbles that would reverberate.
Read morePreview: THE SUGARMAN 3 // What The World Needs Now
Download Rudy’s Intervention from Rolling Stone (read article) Daptone’s Sugarman 3 return with a brand new album on May 15th (Groovement Cat’s
Read moreDownload: LEE FIELDS // You’re The Kind Of Girl
Great news for soul fans… the inimitable Lee Fields returns both with a new album and UK tour. Truth and
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