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News on Dean Chalkley's new short film 'Good For The Soul' which is now available to watch online via Nowness Information GOOD FOR THE SOUL sets a blistering pace! The film is a joyous celebration of dancing to Northern Soul. This modern, vibrant and fast paced short taps right into the emotional and cathartic nature of the music, a high powered firecracker of a film that’ll turn your heartbeat up. Originally created and exclusively screened in the ’50 Years On The Soul Stays Strong’ exhibition in Wigan, Lancs. The film was one of the five installations director/photographer Dean Chalkley presented in the show that explored the lasting influence and love of Northern Soul. The month long exhibition coincided with the golden anniversary of the first of the legendary Northern Soul all-nighters that took place at the iconic Wigan Casino between 1973 to 1981. The music in the film titled ‘True True Love’ is a very rare soul recording performed and co-written by Tobi Lark, Tobi also went under the name of Tobi Legend and her track ‘Time Will Pass You By’ was famously one of the ‘three before eight (a.m.)’ records always played at the end of the Wigan Casino all-nighter sessions. Dean met featured dancer Durassie Kiangangu shortly after completing his 2011 film ‘Young Souls’ (a short film dedicated to the experience of going to a Northern Soul all-nighter). Between then and now they have worked together on a several photographic projects but Dean bided his time and waited for the right moment to make a short film with Durassie, GOOD FOR THE SOUL is it, a project that fused together many creative elements in the process of it's creation. Since the ’50 Years On The Soul Stays Strong’ exhibition in Wigan this evocative film has screened in the Doc’nRoll and Southend-on-Sea film festivals as well as the Doc of the Bay film festival in San Sebastián, Spain. We are all very excited that the film has premiered on-line at NOWNESS a platform and movement that presents emotional and sensorial stories designed to provoke inspiration and debate. Full info via https://www.deanchalkley.com/news/2025/january/nowness_good_for_the_soul_ Video Embed Video Nowness Link https://www.nowness.com/series/just-dance/good-for-the-soul-dean-chalkley Upcoming Kent Related 45 Release Info TOBI LARK / THE DAVE & DARRELL BAND – TRUE TRUE LOVE / INSTRUMENTAL ‘True True Love’ was released as the first Kent Select single in 2006 and original copies sell for £300 plus − if you can find one. Ace are delighted to re-issue ‘True True Love’ on vinyl paired with an unreleased instrumental version by the Dave & Darrell Band. The single comes in a picture sleeve featuring a still from Dean Chalkley’s amazing film along with liner notes written by Ady Croasdell.

New single from LRK Records released Friday 10th Jan 2025 The 7:45s - The Way that I Love You Manchester-based original soul collective The 7:45s release their debut single. Named after 7-inch 45-rpm vinyl, The 7:45s write short and snappy soul singles. Inspired by Charles Bradley, 'The Way that I Love You'is full of contrasts: the piano chimes and horns respond, a man calls and a woman answers. It's laidback then intense, major then minor, nostalgic then heartbroken. Songwriter and bassist Sam Flynn formed The 7:45s, inspired by the house bands of soul labels like Motown to Big Crown. The young collective feature some of the finest musicians in the Manchester scene, spotlighting guest vocalists such as Martin Connor and Yemi Bolatiwa. Named after 7-inch 45-rpm vinyl, The 7:45s write short and snappy singles influenced by soul, funk and disco. They blend the vintage sound of northern soul and rare groove with the songcraft, hooks and arrangements of perfect pop – then add autobiographical lyrics and rhythmic twists. Live, The 7:45s are an eight-piece. Boasting male and female vocalists, harmonies, horns and a tight rhythm section, the band produce a wall of sound that's built for the dancefloor. In the studio, the collective feature a bespoke line up for each track, ranging from dozens of musicians to an intimate five-piece..

News regarding a new album and 45 release from The Altons via Penrose/Daptone, due out next month 45 Info The Altons - 'Waiting / Teach Me (exclusive, non-album track)' - Penrose 1026 A side: "Waiting" B side: "Teach Me" Album Details The Altons - Heartache in Room 14 - Daptone DAP 079 After several wildly popular singles out on Penrose Records, The Altons gear up to release their debut album on Daptone Records. With lead vocals shared between Adriana Flores and Brian Ponce the interplay between their unique timbres brings a romantic quality to the music that is absent in many of today's soul offerings. Steeped with moody ballads, soulful, tejano-kissed duets and Bond theme psychedelia–Heartache in Room 14 is poised to be the "must have" album of 2025. Preview Heartache in Room 14 by The Altons Purchase Options 45 https://shopdaptonerecords.eu/products/the-altons-waiting-45 Album https://shopdaptonerecords.eu/products/the-altons-heartache-in-room-14 Tour Dates - The Altons & The Sinseers May 26 London Mon 19:00 · Jazz Cafe Usa Dates

Events - The Next 100 Soul Nighters as at Jan 2025 2025 is here and so a heads up Event Guide Nighter shout for all you nighter types Direct from our Source Event Guide a dynamic grab of the next upcoming 100 Soul Allnighter Events Event Links Event Guide Main Page (tap) Event Guide Allnighter Section (tap)

Upcoming release from Kent Records Soul Harmony - Sweet Soul Vocals 1961-1984 (In Perfect Harmony) CDKEND 513 Glorious soul ballad harmonising from black American combos - both celebrated and unsung. Over a third of the tracks are recent, tantalising tape discoveries. Release Notes Preview This year’s “in” black music style is the slow, sweet groove of soul harmony ballads. Interest has grown over the last decade and now the rarer of these records regularly reach four figure prices. This interest in Soul Harmony has led to Ace forming its own singles label of that name for the purpose of issuing tracks on vinyl for DJs and collectors of this genre. Link for further info and purchase options (Pre-order - Release date 31st Jan 2025) https://www.acerecords.co.uk/soul-harmony-sweet-soul-vocals-1961-1984 Track listing 01 I've Never Found A Girl - The Mad Lads 02 Instant Replay - 87th Off Broadway 03 Just Because He Wants To Make Love (Doesn't Mean He Loves You) - The Moments 04 I'll Be Gone - Lee Williams & The Cymbals 05 Let It All Out - Jimmy Conwell 06 Mr Lover Supreme - Ramona King 07 The Wind Is My Only Friend - The Four Tees 08 For The Love Of You - Natural Resources 09 I Still Love You - The Exclusive 10 My Friend Heartaches - The Soul Interiors 11 Ooh Baby Baby - The San Francisco TKOs (featuring Penny Lewis) 12 Forever - The Diplomats 13 Moon Out There - The Puffs 14 Ain't That Kinda Sad - The Question Marks 15 The Greatest Love - The Four Sonics 16 You Still Need Me - Johnny Wesley & The Four Tees 17 Something In My Eye - The Music City Soul Brothers 18 Take Me Back - The Three Reasons 19 Girl I Tried - The Performers 20 Love Don't Let Me Down - Nightchill 21 You Look Like A Flower - Richard Caiton 22 Palms Of Paradise - Ray & Bob 23 Who Do You Love - The Imperialites 24 The Story Says - The Tokays Samples Let It All Out - Jimmy Conwell SH03A-CLIP.mp3 87th Off Broadway - Instant Replay soul-harmony-sh01-a-clip.mp3 I Still Love You - The Exclusive soul-harmony-sh02-a-clip.mp3 Leaflet Scans