In The Spotlight

Black Pumas – “Black Moon Rising”

Austin-based musician and producer Adrian Quasada utilized his spare time in 2017 to write some soul-inspired instrumentals and started looking for a vocalist and lyricist. A mutual friend introduced him to Eric Burton, who impressed while busking in the streets and playing local venues. Now a sextet, the newly-formed band is gearing up to release their debut album in Summer 2018.

Sounding like they just blew the dust off a long lost Stax record, their latest single embraces us with their rich 70s psychedelic soulfulness. It’s a captivating and buttery-smooth throwback with a cinematic sound of sleek drums, mellow violins and slick guitars. And with Eric’s passionate, soul-dripping vocals adding to the vintage vibe, it takes the spirit of 70s soul and rises far above it.

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Music History

Shannon – “Sweet Somebody”

From her album “Let The Music Play” (1984):

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New Music

Years & Years – “If You’re Over Me”

From their upcoming album “Palo Santo”, to be released on 6 July 2018:

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In The Spotlight

Tami Neilson – “Stay Outta My Business”

Born in Canada, where she toured as a young girl with The Neilsons family band and opening for Johnny Cash, this red-hot rockabilly powerhouse moved to New Zealand, where she established a formidable career in her own right. With a vintage-styled sound of country, honky-tonk and soul, she debuted with her album “Red Dirt Angel” in 2008 and earned a multitude of country music awards.

On her latest single she’s parked her country stylings in favor of diving into the swinging 60s with groovelicious gusto. This invigorating belter of scintillating soul and dynamic honky-tonk takes a brazen rhythm, playful guitar strums and blasting brass to allow her thrilling and sassy, tour de force vocals to take center-stage and make it an exhilarating, sparkling, retro-dipped jam full of 60s charm.

From her upcoming album “Sassafrass!”, to be released on 1 June 2018:

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Music History

Raphael Saadiq – “Radio”

From his album “Stone Rollin'” (2011):

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New Music

Kara Marni – “Love Just Ain’t Enough”

From her debut EP “Love Just Ain’t Enough” (2018):

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