The Making of Bobby Womack’s The Bravest Man in the Universe (Video)
Need these sunglasses. In other news, I really hope we don’t see a “Wobbly Bro-mack” producer name crop up any time soon.
Tag Archive: Soul
Reva DeVito & Roane Namuh – “Frozen” (Official Video)
PDX got soul. Seems like dating in Portland must involve at least one walk through a forest (at 2:11) and one half-finished-barely-started soapbox derby racer (at 2:18).
Rasheed Chappell – “Stay Sharp” (Produced by Kenny Dope) (Official Video)
Anything produced by Kenny Dope gets my vote. Stay sharp.
Jonti – “Nightshift in Blue” (Official Video)
This is South Africa-via-Australia future psychedelic soul composer Jonti. Somewhere two Muppets must be feeling the cold.
Monophonics – “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” (Official Video)
A Sly cover from San Francisco six-piece Monophonics from their new album In Your Brain. That wah-wah fuzz-funk bassline.
Marvin Gaye – “Ain’t that Peculiar” (Oddisee Remix) (Official Video)
Production is tight. Oddisee delivers the goods once again. Grab Oddisee’s debut album People Hear What They See released on June 12 and download his remix EP Odd Renditions for free on… Continue reading
LeFtO Films: Do-Over Osaka
The Do-Over is a series of itinerant daytime backyard boogie downs held in select secluded surroundings all over the world, including off-the-beaten-path locations in Manila, Dubai (the “Dune-Over” – yes!), Miami, Honolulu, Waiheke… Continue reading
Anthony Valadez ft Mar – “Under Water” (Official Video) (Plug Research)
“So what kind of music do you like?” is the question that is impossible to answer without multiple diagrams, pens and paper, a whiteboard, a reliable internet connection, an open and fully-stocked record… Continue reading
Toomy Disco – “Outstanding”
This slow slice of funk disco house is outstanding. Simply watching a vinyl record slowly and unvaryingly spin round and round and round on a turntable is surprisingly calming. (Unless of course… Continue reading
LTJ Bukem – “Cosmic Interlude”
L.T.J. Bukem. Presents. Earth. Volume. Two. Essential late-90s jazzy downtempo and logically progressive drum ‘n’ bass listening. That striving bassline.
German Hip-hop from Dramadigs ft Flo Mega – “Wurst Kase Szenario” (Official Video)
Soulful Deutschiphop from Bremen, Germany crew Dramadigs whose pen-twirling and paper Space Invader-making skills are not to be tested. Seriously considering starting an advice column called “Dramadigs.”
Opossom – “Blue Meanies” (Free MP3 Download)
Grainy psychedelic soul from New Zealand’s Kody Nielson of the Mint Chicks and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Head over here for more Opossom. Sadly this link, while it will provide you with… Continue reading
Communion (Michael Kiwanuka, Ben Lovett, Ben Howard, the Staves, Johannes of Bear’s Den) – “Over the Hill” (John Martyn Cover) (Performed at SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas)
I’ve been evangelizing to anyone who will listen about the brilliance of Michael Kiwanuka for some time now. This video will convince you of that brilliance. It’s quite, quite heartwarming and beautiful. … Continue reading
Burial & Four Tet – “Moth” (Official Video)
This is your brain on spicy food. (Honestly, how is it possible that Misters Burial and Four Tet sound like they’re just messing about with FruityLoops and GarageBand here and yet still… Continue reading
Mr. J. Medeiros ft J Kyle Gregory – “Shower Curtains” (MP3) (From the “Saudade” LP)
Perfect listening for 2:44am on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Which, coincidentally, is the time at this very exact moment. Right now, there is only the tall, dark green trees, the night, the… Continue reading
Oscar and Martin – “What I Know” (MP3)
Former Psuchers Oscar and Martin wonkify your pop-infused r’n’b on a Thursday. Oscar and Martin – “What I Know” Love the analogue production on this one. Also, need that sweater and… Continue reading
Killbot Kindergarten – “Be Defeated” (MP3 from the “Killbot Kindergarten” EP) (Free Download)
Soulful electronic’n’b (that’s a thing, right?) from Australia’s Killbot Kindergarten, which is either a school for three to five-year-old sentient death machines or the first and last name of an elderly Dutch gentleman.… Continue reading
Hiatus Kaiyote – “Mobius Streak” (Taken from the “Tawk Tomahawk” LP)
Grab your ears and stick them on this Aussie future soul shimmer and r’n’beats glimmer from Melbourne. Hiatus Kaiyote is their name, which still has me thinking of a… Continue reading
Jai Paul – “Jasmine” (Demo)
Very excited for new this Jai Paul demo that surfaced yesterday. Been a fan of the Rayners Lane, north west London producer’s output ever since his future soul track “BTSTU” with its signature… Continue reading
REVIEW: The Robert Glasper Experiment featuring Bilal at Neumos Seattle: Eclectic Relaxation (Friday March 23, 2012)
“His mastery of musical astronomy created constellations where there had once only been lone stars. The orbits of the planets Coltrane, Hancock, Dilla, Yorke, Morello, and Cobain were shifted and new asterisms formed.… Continue reading
Funkommunity – “Dandelion” (Official Video)
Loving this Nu Zealand nu soul with a groove that’s heavily indebted to the L.A. beat scene. Must be something in the sunshine.
14KT ft Tony Ozier – “Width” (Official Video)
Thursday feel-good song. “When can they measure the width of our love?” “Never a time.” Find this track and more from Ypsilanti, Michigan’s 14KT on his latest album A Friendly Game… Continue reading
Thavius Beck – “Thanks”
Morning tune. L.A.’s Thavius Beck comes correct with some lush, cinematically-orchestrated strings. “Thanks” is perfect pre-noon listening. Thavius Beck – “Thanks” Grab… Continue reading
Quadron – “Day” (Official Video)
To me, Quadron’s band name will always sound like a black metal outfit formed by Harvard mathematicians. Who knew they would actually turn out to be an easily-lovable Danish duo fully capable of… Continue reading
Part-Time Heroes – “So” (Official Video) (Free MP3 Download)
In love with this one. Proper delicate soul-stomp business. Might just have to open up the Dig Deep radio show with it tonight! Grab this track for free by clicking here. Not… Continue reading
Floating Points – “Myrtle Avenue”
Floating Points solving all your problems. Lights down for best listening.
Michael Kiwanuka – “Tell Me a Tale” (Official Video)
In other news, this guy sounds like Otis had he grown up in North London. Also, he’s incredible. Hold tight the dusty retro, 70s guitar strum, flute business, lazy horn, soul revival!
Fela Soul – “Breakadawn” (Video & Free Download)
I am greatly enjoying this song from Gummy Soul‘s Amerigo Gazaway. It fuses De La’s “Breakadawn” with Fela’s “Water No Get Enemy” as heard on Amerigo’s freely downloadable Fela Soul mashtape. Cool vid… Continue reading
Nostalgia 77 ft Josa Peit – “Sleepwalker” (Official Video)
What Portishead might sound like had they come from somewhere marginally less rainy. Only marginally though.
The Stepkids – ‘Wonderfox’ (Official Video)
Bran’ nu from the Stepkids! Love the Umi Says drums, sketched soul harmonies, and 60s throwback sonic psychedelia. ‘Wonderfox’ is taken from their debut, self-titled album available September 27 on Stones Throw. I… Continue reading
4hero – ‘9 by 9’
My favorite 4hero song. And there are many. Chunky upfront drums, plucked double bass textures, swirling strings, and lyrics that I’ve yet to completely understand. Beautiful. Did not expect Dego to be a… Continue reading
‘The Milk’ Knows You Got Soul: Essex, Hugs & Rock ‘N’ Roll
Rather pleased with that title. Dear The Milk, if you ever want to use that as a name for a future album, single, or racehorse, you’re quite welcome. The Essex, UK band bring… Continue reading
Jamie Woon – ‘Lady Luck’ (Al Fresco Version Recorded Live in Cambodia)
New Malden, London, UK soulstepper Jamie Woon records an acapella version of ‘Lady Luck’ live from a boat in the middle of a mangrove swamp in Cambodia. Not a bad way to… Continue reading
Phlash & Friends ft Shea Soul – ‘Runnin’
I’ve had this hook from Phil Asher and his friends Mark de Clive Lowe and Shea Soul trottin’, runnin’, and gallopin’ through my mind all day. Pretty much bang-on-perfect singalong uplifting soulful disco… Continue reading
Michelle Shaprow – ‘If I Lost You’ (King Britt Scuba Mix)
Subtle and sublime Saturday afternoon winter sunshine vibes from LA’s Michelle Shaprow, whose ‘If I Lost You’ gets a snappy rolling kick and warm Rhodes rework from soulful house stalwart King Britt underneath… Continue reading
The New Holidays – ‘Maybe So, Maybe No’
After seeing Mayer Hawthorne croon this live in concert last night, thumbing through the racks of YouTube today uncovered the original version of ‘Maybe So, Maybe No’, recorded in 1969 by The New… Continue reading
Stevie Wonder – ‘Sesame Street’
Proof that 1972 was a great year for music and television and music television. If this two minute snippet is anything to go by. From back when the Voicebox was the apex of… Continue reading