PROPER “NORTHERN” SOUL?
The 7:45s are new(ish) soul collective with a love of the classic music format – the 7”, 45 RPM single- the clue, of course, is in their name. The band is marshalled by songwriter...
A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY…
Yes, Christmas is coming and if you like a seasonal mystery, you may want to start tracking boutique label LRK RECORDS. The people over there tell us that they’re preparing a very special Christmas...
GO JOHNNY, GO!
Latest release from LRK RECORDS features two sweet and soulful grooves from US singer, songwriter and producer JOHNNY BURGOS. With production from Jeremy Page, the cuts are ‘Hit Me Like’ and ‘Get Back’. ‘Hit...
A PROPER CHARLIE…
Just last month, UK boutique label LRK RECORDS released a sweet and lovely single from veteran blued eyed soul singer, CHARLIE INGUI. The song was ‘Wake Up Old World‘ and we remembered that way...
WAKE UP CALL!
Ever-dependable LRK RECORDS are lining up a sweet, new single on veteran blued eyed soul singer, CHARLIE INGUI. Some might know that Charlie was a founder member (with his brother Richie) , of the...
IN DAYS OF GLORY…
It’s been a very good year for UK indie label LRK RECORDS. They’ve entertained us regally with a diverse range of soul music from artists like Aphrose, Trambeat, Gary Beals, Claire Davis and Bella...
HOW DO I SAY (I LOVE YOU)…
For their latest single, LRK RECORDS continue their dalliance with Canadian soul and more specifically, Canadian soul man GARY BEALS . In his native Canada Mr. B was runner up in that country’s first...
TAKE ALL OF ME….
The small but perfectly formed LRK RECORDS have been particularly prolific so far this year. We’ve recently enjoyed LRK music from Aphrose and Claire Davis (both Canadians, by the way) and now they’re set...
GET YER YA-YAS OUT!
We were first acquainted with Toronto-based soulstress APHROSE (real name Joanna Mohammed) in May via her wonderful and acclaimed single ‘Good Love’. The sweet and lovely ballad, though totally modern, had a real old...