The Mandatory Eight – Soul Fanfare #3
Starting your week off right with some proper funky soul instrumentals, we visit Leeds, UK and a belter of a forty five from The Mandatory Eight. For those paying attention, […]
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The Sorcerers – In Pursuit Of Shai Hulud b/w The Anderson Spectrum
Taking a trip back to Ethiopia via Leeds, UK today with members of the house band for ATA Records that make up the fantastic sounds of The Sorcerers. Riding hard […]
Rachel Modest – I Try
ATA Records, the Leeds, UK powerhouse label that, according to Craig Charles is “fast making Leeds the Brooklyn of the UK”, are back with a new single from Sheffield born […]
The Magnificent Tape Band – Patterns In My Mind
ATA Records are back with another dope 45 for your racks. The alter ego of ATA founders Neil Innes and Pete Williams, The Magnificent Tape Band, will have you shaking […]
FREE DOWNLOAD: Maggie Somers – The Name Game
ATA Records is back with another installment from Hard Work No Pay Vol. 1. It’s a free download, and who doesn’t love free music? This time around it’s Maggie Somers […]
The Sorcerers: The Ethiopiques Of The Modern Age
Music sounds and styles take many various forms, and a lot of sounds eventually come full circle in return. We’ve seen a certain funk and soul sound akin to the […]
Funk, Soul and Afro Rarities : An Introduction to ATA Records
There is one thing for certain: in the late 60’s and early 70’s you could not beat the analog sound that came out of ATA Records. The North of England, […]
Big Ups with DJ E.A.S.E. aka Nightmares on Wax
This week’s Big Ups is special to me. A long time ago, I received a Nightmares On Wax recording of Smoker’s Delight which I loved. It spoke to me almost […]
The Soul Circle Gang – Dance With Spirits
I’m always amazed at the amount of music out there these days. I feel like there are more bands who are blending different styles than ever. Take for instance, The […]
