Discretely Catchy
So Sharp Productions presents Discrete, a rapper, singer and producer raised in the Bay Area of Northern California aspiring for greatness. Discrete has drawn inspiration […]
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Screamin’ Jay Hawkins – A Most Peculiar Shade of Blue
In 1956, ex-boxer, soldier and R&B sideman, Jalacy Hawkins recorded a song so shocking that, having recovered from the drunken stupor he was in when […]
Forget Everything You Ever Knew – Jonny Dee Turns Hip Hop on its Head
Jonny Dee is the new saviour of rock n roll. And hip hop. And soul. We could go on. Like innovative acts before him (De […]
Start Queuing Now – Record Store Day Exclusives For 2018 Announced
[Deep Breath] https://recordstoreday.co.uk/media/5643/printable-product-list.pdf ABBA – ‘ Summer Night City ‘ ( 7″ Single ) AC/DC – ‘ Back In Black ‘ ( Cassette Album ) […]
Small and Massive? The Drum World’s Secret Weapon, Andrew Small, Goes Solo
The world of session musicians is so often overlooked and yet their contribution to our musical landscape cannot be overstated. As not only drummer but […]
Canada’s Greatest Musical Secret, Crack of Dawn, Release Career-Spanning Album
In the mid to late 1970’s, there were few bands who could challenge the all conquering funk and soul behemoth, Earth, Wind and Fire. Worldwide, […]
Unheralded Moments in Pop – Shalamar Invent Body-popping and Moonwalking
Shalamar, best known for their hits, “I Can Make You Feel Good” and “A Night to Remember“, are one of those bands who were preposterously […]
70s Soul-Jazz Lounge-core Wonder, LAPP
It’s difficult to know which element of LAPP’s new track, “Sunny”, to be most excited about: his voice, a chisel-edged eardrum pharmaceutical; the ironic song-writing […]
Lawrence Preston’s Musical Career Gathers Bass
Lawrence Preston is not just an incredible singer, he is a skilled-songwriter; studio producer and multi-instrumentalist, focussing on the bass as his primary instrument. “Something […]
Godly Catchy Modern Soul from Adonis
Well, there’s nothing like being subtle, eh? Originally from New York, Adonis’ family relocated to California and became the base from which his interest in […]