The latest platter from Brooklyn’s own The Mystery Lights, out now on WICK RECORDS.
THE MYSTERY LIGHTS – THICK SKIN b/w IN THE DARKNESS
THE OLYMPIANS: NEW DIGITAL SINGLES
For the first time digitally, we bring you four uncanny tracks from The Olympians. Originally released as a limited 45 pressing by Truth & Soul Records, these four gems are now available today to buy or stream! Recorded in producer Toby Pazner’s bedroom on his Tascam 388 and various Brooklyn apartments over a couple years, these tracks weave together some of the best melodies and rhythms that the Daptone stable of musicians can offer.
MICHAEL RAULT – IT’S A NEW DAY TONIGHT
It is our distinct pleasure to present Michael Rault’s debut album and the 2nd full-length on Wick Records (A Daptone Records Subsidiary), It’s A New Day Tonight, produced by Daptone’s own Wayne Gordon.
RECORD STORE DAY: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DAP-KINGS
For Record Store Day 2018, we’re happy to bring you “A Closer Look at the Dap-Kings: the Instrumentals Behind Saun & Starr’s ‘Look Closer'” available in translucent blue-swirl vinyl at #RSD18 retailers on Saturday, April 21st.
OUT NOW: ORQUESTA AKOKÁN
Direct from Cuba, the debut self-titled album by Orquesta Akokán is available everywhere now!
ORQUESTA AKOKÁN “MAMBO RAPIDITO B/W UN TABACO PARA ELEGUA”
Direct from Havana, Cuba – Daptone Records is proud to present the debut single by Orquesta Akokán!
OUT NOW: THE JAMES HUNTER SIX “WHATEVER IT TAKES”
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS “TEAR IT DOWN” FOR CHARITY
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings recorded “Tear It Down” during the Soul of a Woman sessions in 2016. Sharon was always passionate about progressive political issues and was a vocal critic of Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall dividing two nations. In honor of the Women’s March tomorrow, please take a listen and, should you be so inclined, purchase the song directly from Daptone at the price of your choosing, starting at $3. All proceeds from sales of “Tear It Down” will go the to the National Immigration Law Center, a policy education, legal training and litigation support resource for immigrants: nilc.org
All donations made in the first 24 hours will be matched by Daptone Records.