Presenting The Altons Daptone Debut album, Heartache in Room 14 – out on Valentine’s Day 2025. Listen to the new single, “Del Cielo Te Cuido,” and pre-order the album now.
The Altons – Heartache in Room 14
Thee Sacred Souls – Got a Story to Tell – Out Now
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 “Great Escape” 45
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!
Leon Dinero “One Way Love” 45
Another magical rendition from the James Hunter Six catalog. Produced by Victor Axelrod, Leon Dinero helps transform the uptempo R&B classic into a rocksteady mover. A testament to the incomparable songwriting savvy of Mr. Hunter, “One Way Love” is a track that defies the constraints of genre labeling with unfettered elegance and lyrical prowess.
Jalen Ngonda “That’s All I Wanted From You” 45
It is our distinct pleasure to offer up two more killer sides from Jalen Ngonda’s critically acclaimed long-player Come Around and Love Me, now available on 45rpm format. “That’s All I Wanted From You” b/w “So Glad I Found You.”
The Mystery Lights – Purgatory
The Mystery Lights are back with their upcoming album, Purgatory, delivering an eclectic mix of real-deal psychedelia, punk, & art rock. Out September 13th on Wick Records. Stream the title track and Pre-order the album now.
Benny Trokan – Do You Still Think Of Me
You may recognize this fine fellow as the bass player for such acts as Spoon, Lee Fields’ Expressions, Reigning Sound and The Jay Vons. Or perhaps you’ve heard the man himself wailing away on several well-received 45s on Wick Records. His debut album, Do You Still Think of Me, is out August 23rd. Pre-order now.
Orquesta Akokán – Caracoles
Orquesta Akokan’s returns with Caracoles, their 3rd album, on which they combine talents with Cuban lyricist, singer and composer Kiko Ruiz, a tata —priest— who informs his lyrics with a Palo Mayombe spirituality propelling the mambo back to its original meaning. Out Now.