In celebration of the 20th anniversary of SJDK’s Naturally, and what would’ve been Sharon Jones’ 69th birthday on May 4th, we are releasing a completely re-mastered double LP featuring never-before-heard instrumental mixes of all 10 tracks. Available May 2nd.
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.
Thee Sacred Souls sophomore album, Got a Story to Tell, is out now. The album refines the sweet soul sounds they’ve become famous for, delivering a genre pushing collection of songs that exhibit a magnetic coolness and swagger.
Judah Eskender Tafari cultivated a loyal fanbase and respectable catalog during his recording career. The earnest lyrics and spiritual mission of his early recordings would define Judahʼs entire career, extending through the decades to “Great Escape,” a new Daptone 45 produced by Victor Axelrod. Out now!