The Mystery Lights return with a brand new, MC5-flavored banger “Before You Realize It”. With its pummeling rhythm section, searing guitars and singer Mike Brandon’s frantic, shout-sing delivery, “Before You Realize It” is a rare example of a band at peak power capturing the raw, chaotic energy of their live show onto 8-track tape. B/W […]
Thee Sacred Souls return with a new single, “We Don’t Have to Be Alone” – a gorgeous, floaty ballad that deals with two folks coming to terms with the fact that it’s ok to find comfort and joy in love at a provisional level. Stream & get the 45 now.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of SJDK’s Naturally, and what would’ve been Sharon Jones’ 69th birthday on May 4th, we’ve made available a completely re-mastered double LP featuring never-before-heard instrumental mixes of all 10 tracks.
Penned at his hometown of Wheaton, Maryland, Jalen returns with “Just As Long As We’re Together.” Available digitally now.
Junior Scaife returns with two strikingly soulful sides produced and co-written by Penrose staunchman, Anthony Masino. Stream “Nobody Gets My Love” now and pre-order the 45 – out March 28th.
The second 45 from Got a Story to Tell offers up two staff favorites. The moody, mid-tempo mover “My Heart is Drowning” opens with a foreboding, echo-drenched drip that lurks behind singer Josh Lane’s tale of a forlorn lover who’s past mistakes have left him drowning in despair. Pre-order the 45 now, Out March 28th.
Presenting The Altons Daptone Debut album, Heartache in Room 14 – out on Valentine’s Day 2025. Listen to the new single, “Your Light,” and pre-order the album now.
A collection of 14 more souldies from the ever-growing Penrose Family including Thee Sacred Souls, The Altons, Junior Scaife, Vicky Tafoya, and Johnny Ruiz & the Escapers. Available now on LP.