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****NEW RELEASES****
9th November 2021:Record Kicks presents “Origin of Forms” the vibrant debut album by Moscow funk band The Diasonics – due January 2022! (9.11.21)
17th Maruch 2021: SOARING SUNSHINE FOR THE EARS! Uplifting sounds look set to erupt from Fimber Bravo’s forthcoming album, “Lunar Tredd”! Due this week!!
26th February 2021: COSMIC CHAOS OF THE HEADY KIND!! The Writhing Squares forthcoming release looks set to be a blast!
29th January 2021: Sitka Sun’s sophomore release promises more cosmic escapism!
1st September 2020: Latest single from London’s Chelou is “Real” dreamy!
9th July 2020: Now-Again releases the third album for Brazilian guitarist, Fabiano do Nascimento
25th May 2020: Liotia’s upcoming haunting new single “SILENCE” is announced – Due 2nd June!
15th May 2020: ATA releases/reissues “Early Works: Funk, Soul And Afro Rarities From The Archives”
24th April 2020: Berlin’s Shika Shika records announces new album: “A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean”
17th April 2020: East London’s post punk purveyors share first track from upcoming EP
12th April 2020: LA’s finest, The Buttertones release new album: Jazzhound
31st March 2020: Michael Clark is to release haunting new single: “Winter Song”
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- SONG OF THE DAY Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer – By Foot By Sea February 1, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Denson-Parris Sacred Harp Singers – The Good Old Way January 31, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Hugo Blanco – Cumbia Con Arpa January 30, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Neal Heppleston – Ghost Ship January 29, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lord Fuzz – The Freak January 28, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Briks – Its Your Choice January 27, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Monster Rally – Washed Ashore January 26, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Lecuona Cuban Boys – Hinodu January 25, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Paragons – Riding High On A Windy Day January 24, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Edu Lobo – Viola Fora De Moda January 23, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Hipnotic Eye – Aimless Lady January 22, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Yoruba Singers – Basa Bongo January 21, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY The Comet Is Coming – Start Running January 20, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY La Sonora Dinamita – Ritmo Tropical January 19, 2023
- SONG OF THE DAY Compay Quinto – El Diablo January 18, 2023
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Category Archives: R&B
SONG OF THE DAY King Solomon with Soul Swinging Band – Big Things
Although King Sylvester Lee Melicious Solomon (better known as King Solomon) was raised on gospel, he liked to sing the blues. Growing up around music, his vocal dexterity developed whilst he was singing in a gospel a-capella group and it … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Aztec
The great Bo Diddley recorded many a mighty fine song! In fact, it would be fair to say that ALL of his songs fall into that category; he is a legend!! Today’s instrumental slice of sonic spice first appeared as … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Pearl Reaves with Paul Farano Trio – High Noon
It’s not often you come across a lady like we have today! Pearl Reaves is something of a legend because she was doing things that not many women of her time had done! Born in the late 1920’s Pearl Reaves … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Tronquista (unknown artist) – Hoffa’s Blues
Today’s song is a rather intriguing offering! Initially it occurred to me that the artist title was a little odd, but then after a little research, I found that some sources declare that the singer of this single was unknown … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Bo Diddley – Prisoner of Love
This sonic monster will swallow you whole, capturing you first with its snappy piano teeth, before stealing you away with it galloping rhythm; but to be consumed by such a mighty beast is not a bad thing! Especially when Bo … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Hayes Cotton – Black Wing’s Have My Angel
Hayes Cotton rose to fame after winning a contest for unsigned talent on LA’s R&B radio station, KKBT “The Beat” in the early 1960’s. From his humble beginnings in Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, Hayes Cotton fulfilled his childhood dreams when … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY The Guerrillas – Lawdy Rolla
All the hours spent staring at a screen in search of that sonic buzz makes it all worthwhile when you stumble upon a song like this! Lawdy Rolla is an absolutely delicious slice of 1960’s jazzy/soul/folk, released on Polydor Records … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Stevie Wonder – Fingertips
“All of this was recorded by accident, I never thought it would be a single. You wouldn’t really call it performing. Doorsteps, porches, back yards, alleys. I did a lot of work in church. My mother told me that even … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY The Graham Bond Organisation – Harmonica
The Graham Bond Organisation are one of those bands that everyone should know, yet they still manage to remain partially submerged under the radar. Anyone lucky enough to discover their wonders will know that this band was the pivotal mechanism … Continue reading
SONG OF THE DAY Jack Jolly – Amnesia
Some sources refer to this song as ‘borderline’ psych, some just as a straight r’n’b number, whilst one nailed it when they called this a rockabilly lament! Jack Jolly may have been his name, but jolly wasn’t his game, and … Continue reading
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