Penrose Flurry of 45s

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 […]

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Introducing Jalen Ngonda

Presenting the debut 45 from the newest member of the Daptone family stable of stars, Jalen Ngonda. With this inaugural single Jalen delivers two sides of mid-tempo magic. Listen to “Just Like You Used To” and “What a Difference She Made”, and buy the 45 now.

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The Frightnrs – Always

The new album from the Frightnrs is out now. The road to Always began with a period of intense songwriting back when The Frightnrs and producer Victor Axelrod were working on the group’s debut, rocksteady masterpiece, Nothing More to Say. In addition to the scorchers heard therein, Axelrod and The Frightnrs agreed many of the […]

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Lee Fields – Ordinary Lives EP

We are proud to announce that the legendary Lee Fields has reunited with the Daptone family and is in the studio working on a new album slated for release in the Fall of 2022. We are celebrating his return with the release of this EP, available exclusively at upcoming Lee Fields shows, and at the Daptone Shop.

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