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.
Masino “All I Need”
Introducing Masino to the Daptone/Wick family – Listen to the new single “All I Need” featuring Jensine Benitez now & pre-order the 45.
Orquesta Akokan “Con Altura”
Orquesta Akokán return with their interpretations of “Con Altura” & “TKN” — two familiar hits from the reigning queen of contemporary Latin music, Rosalía. Streaming now.
Jalen Ngonda – Come Around and Love Me
Jalen Ngonda’s Daptone Records debut album is out now. Come around and love one of the finest soul albums of the decade. Buy/Stream, and see him on tour now.
If You Ask Me To: Victor Axelrod Productions for Daptone Records
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 […]