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Out today, a new lp from Thee Sinseers via Colemine Records THEE SINSEERS - Sinseerly Yours CATALOG: CLMN-12030 RELEASE DATE: 22 March 2024 Release notes To say that Thee Sinseers play oldies would be a misnomer. Fronted by bandleader and son of East Los Angeles Joey Quinones, the group has quietly chipped away at the sounds of R&B and soul for the last half-decade. Quinones and his crew have continuously created a distinctive vibe that explores all aspects of a timeless genre, bringing together their interpretation of music through an unmistakable modern lens. With their most recent effort, the aptly titled Sinseerly Yours (Colemine 2023), the band recorded most of the album live in the studio. With Quinones on vocals and keys, vocalist Adriana Flores, Christopher Manjarrez on bass, Francisco Flores on guitar, Bryan Ponce on guitar and vocals, Luis Carpio on drums and vocals, saxophonists Eric Johnson and Steve Surman, and Jose Luis Jimenez on trombone, Thee Sinseers achieves their most fully realized sound to date. All of the album’s stunning tracks were recorded in a converted studio space in Rialto, California, known as Second Hand Sounds. The converted studio space, which used to be a dentist's office, allowed the group to experiment with their sound like never before—this time, the group managed to take a series of big swings, only to emerge with a fuller, more pronounced version of themselves. Despite those new strides, the band remains wholly committed to its sonic aesthetic while injecting its brand of vibrant 21st-century cool. Of course, the group has never been the type to shy away from their influences as they expertly toggle between '60s pop vis-à-vie early Beatles records to obscure dancehall Jamaican tunes––all fully extrapolated and reinterpreted through modern Chicano soul sound that the group has built their everlasting repertoire on. Quinones and bandmates have continued to apply what they’ve learned from their previous releases and their relentless touring schedule throughout the country. It’s clear here that the work is paying off, putting to practice their musical chops thoroughly with all members expertly honing their sound. The melting pot of ideas is showcased with incredibly lush orchestrations and arrangements, married with pitch-perfect harmonies, allowing the group to further solidify themselves in the pantheon of the Southern Californian songbook. TRACKLIST: 1. What's His Name 2. Keep On Calling 3. Can't Call Me Baby 4. Give It Up You Fool 5. Hold On 6. It's Such A Shame 7. Talking Back 8. Like I Can Give 9. Can't Do That To Her 10. Sinseerly Yours https://www.coleminerecords.com/products/thee-sinseers-sinseerly-yours-release-date-3-22-24 Streams and more purchase links https://colemine.lnk.to/clmn12030 Thee Sinseers - Sinseerly Yours [FULL ALBUM STREAM]

Tonys Ballroom Blackburn got a recent mention in the news via a uk govt announcement Clip and link below The funding will be used to help preserve the much-loved Tony’s Ballroom’s place in Northern Soul music history whilst providing a new arts venue to bring communities together... https://www.gov.uk/government/news/208m-investment-in-the-north-to-transform-towns-and-cities Be interesting seeing firm plans, a case of time will tell? ---------------------------------------------------------------- For info the 2023 'Tonys Ballroom - lets bring it back' Campaign Video Tony's Ballroom Documentary

Kent has a new addition to its Select Imprint Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move / Sugar Boy - Kent Select 094 Release notes, video and such follow below Release notes from Kent/Ace Website This Kent single has been eagerly awaited for some time. Plays at the 100 Club and other venues of ill-repute, has made it a must-play, dancefloor-filling track. Carolyn Crawford had a brief sojourn at Mickey Stevenson’s Mpingo label, in the early 70s, as a temporary member of Hodges, James & Smith when they were billed as The Firm Of Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford. Stevenson International’s tapes revealed that Mickey had also cut some solo tracks with Carolyn. ‘Ready Or Not Here Comes Love’ has already wowed the Northern Soul world; this fabulous self-written song will cross over to all scenes. Its slow, steady, groove start builds up to an infectious rhythm that few can resist. Congas abound and a subtle brass section layers the music to perfection. The jazz element will see this 45 accepted on all rare black music scenes. The flip ‘Sugar Boy’ is more typical of Carolyn and Mickey’s time at Motown with a bouncy beat and appropriately cute lyrics. Both sides debut here. Video - Carolyn Crawford - Get Up And Move Availability Release was delayed but is now out and about and available via Ace Records website - (tap), and various record stores including our very own Source Store - (tap)