If youʼre a fan of Daptone Records, chances are youʼve read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you havenʼt, youʼve heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the labelʼs releases, even dating to its […]
It is our distinct pleasure to present the Lost Album from ’60s teen combo, Johnny’s Uncalled Four. Stream the new single “Hold On, Baby” and pre-order the album – out July 21st.
Watch the music video for Lee Fields’ newest single, “Waiting on the Sidelines,” directed by David Brocca.
Stream the new Lee Fields single, “Waiting on the Sidelines,” and pre-order the 45 now. LIMITED version with clear vinyl and baby blue label available ONLY at the Daptone Shop.
A highlight of their countless sold out shows (on both sides of the Atlantic), and previously unreleased, Thee Sacred Souls new single “Running Away” is out digitally today. Stream now and pre-order the 45, out April 7th.
Heading into the lovers’ season Daptone Records’ crack team of meteorologists are predicting a flurry of Penrose 45s, with a high chance of soulfulness, blowing into an indie record shop near you. On Feb. 24th look out for 5 new singles from Penrose artists: Thee Sacred Souls, The Altons, Los Yesterdays, Vicky Tafoya, and Jonny […]
The new album from the greatest soul singer alive today is available now. From his first line to his final plaintive lyric, the beauty, power, and raw humanity of Leeʼs voice is on full display here; the culmination of an astounding career that has seemed to defy gravity, rising to only greater and greater heights.
The sultans of sweet soul, Thee Sacred Souls, return with two sides of easy-breezy, mid-tempo magic. A previously unreleased track and live set favorite that drops with vibe and groove in equal measure. Listen now.