Tom Brock: The Greatest Soul Singer You’ve Never Heard Of
Tom Brock’s sound echoes Marvin Gaye. Barry White produced his only album. You need to know about this wonderful, unknown soul master.
Bootsy Collins and “My Mind Set Me Free”
Bootsy Collins never let a break between gigs go to waste. “My Mind Set Me Free” showcases some ingeniously funky tracks.
The Staple Singers’ Soulful Sounds On Stax
Combine Stax Records and The Staple Singers, and you get a box set that captures the group at their zenith.
“Rufusized” with Chaka Khan, 45 Years Later
In 1974, “Rufusized” blew up thanks in part to awesome chops and Chaka Khan’s powerhouse vocals. A look back at a funky classic.
Ray Davies: Working Out the “Kinks” of A Reunion
Ray Davies and his brother Dave have one of the most contentious relationships in rock. But there are rumors that a Kinks reunion may be in the works.