‘1905' was written about the failed 1905 Russian Revolution, and it finds the Marxists Love Disco Ensemble at their poppiest. Sounding like a cassette freshly discovered in a time capsule, ‘1905' has an early 80's cross-over pop-new wave sound. The song is influenced greatly by Boban Petrović and other ex-Yugoslav disco songs. It features the pianist on vocals and they are reminiscent of Orange Juice and Chas Jankel. They play a glorious accompaniment to the dreamy, female backing vocals underpinning the song. At its backbone, the production edges towards Italo disco, with a driving synth bass, bubbling keys, crispy punchy beats, with many instruments put through the Roland Space Echo. This one is designed for the club as much as the radio.

Marxist Love Disco Ensemble - 1905

Amber Eyes

Peter Dallas & éol - Amber Eyes

This playlist features tracks from the album "It's About Time"  as well as various singles released by Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics. 

Visit www.rubyvelleandthesoulphonics.com for more info on this Atlanta based soul band with a modern twist. 

Tracks recorded at Diamond Street Studio in Little 5 Points -  Atlanta GA. 

01 My Dear

Greenwood Rhythm Coalition is back! New single due out soon on NYCT!

Cumbia Kikuchi

Produced, Arranged & Mixed By Soulpersona
Guitars By Terry Lewis (of Mamas Gun)
Strings by
Elio Baldi Cantù: Conductor 
Ruggero Marchesi: First Violin
Monia Ziliani: Second Violin
Roberto Ilacqua: Viola
Paolo Manfrin: Cello
Tommaso Baldi Cantù: Double Bass

All others instruments and programming by Soulpersona
Recorded at Sunset City Recordings, Brighton, UK

iTunes: https://apple.co/2mLKOrZ

AmazonMp3: https://amzn.to/2LR145T

Hit Or Miss (Soulpersona Raregroove Remix)

Change - Hit Or Miss (Soulpersona Raregroove Remix)

15-16-17 was a female vocal trio formed in 1974 in the UK, although they came from Jamaica. The line-up consisted of Sonia Williams, Christine McNabb and her sister Wraydette McNabb. They entered a talent contest at the Georgian club in Croydon, Surrey, England, performing as the Gorgon Sisters, but changed to 15-16-17 (the name reflecting the girls’ ages) on the advice of the owner of the club, Castro Brown. They won the contest for two weeks in a row with a cover version of Louisa Mark’s lovers rock track, ‘Caught You In A Lie’. With Brown producing, the group recorded ‘If You Love Me Smile’ and ‘Black Skin Boy’, which featured Dennis Bovell. The singles surfaced on Castro Brown’s Morpheus label, which enjoyed considerable support from his patriarchal colleague Dennis Brown. When the label folded in 1976, the trio suffered a setback, but loyally remained with Castro Brown. In 1977, a partnership was formed with Dennis Brown and the D.E.B. (Dennis Emmanuel Brown) label was set up. Castro produced their cover version of the Temptations track ‘Just My Imagination’ as ‘Girls Imagination’. The track was also featured on a DEB showcase compilation Black Echoes, promoted by the weekly music journal of the same name. The single was an instant hit in the reggae charts and was followed by the equally popular ‘Suddenly Happiness’. In 1978 they released ‘Emotions’, ‘Good Times’ and ‘Someone Special’. Following an association with Pablo Black and Oneness the girls changed their style for the release of ‘I’m Hurt’, which was closer to roots than the lovers style for which they were renowned. They also undertook several live appearances touring Italy with the Wreckless Breed and supporting Gregory Isaacs on his UK tour. By the early 80s the group disbanded, although Christine went on to pursue a solo career and Castro Brown set up his New Name Music label. In 1984 ‘Girls Imagination’ was re-released.

*Biography courtesy of AllMusic.com

Emotion

15-16-17 - Emotion

Deep, raw funk. Stax-style Southern soul. Uplifting Motown-channeling anthems. 
Atlanta’s Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics are the heirs to the thrones of the old-school masters. But they’re much more than just a group of revivalists trying to create a period piece. Powerhouse singer Velle and her band will settle for nothing less than bringing these classic sounds glimmering into the now with a fresh new modern sheen.
        
Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics have made a name for themselves captivating audiences with their stirring live performances. They’re a world-class modern soul revue topped off with the cherry of Velle’s sultry voice, as she deftly toggles between sweetly crooned R&B tunes and expertly belted barn-burning get-downs that can instantly jolt a roomful of wallflowers into a wild dance party.
        
It’s this inviting and accessible bravado that has scored the band critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Daily News, MTV, Paste and more. And in addition to their critical success, at a time when record sales are at an all-time industry low, the independent, DIY-minded Velle and the Soulphonics sold a quarter-million downloads of their single “My Dear” on iTunes, landing them in the top 30 on Billboard’s Heatseeker charts and at a stunning #4 on the iTunes R&B charts when their debut album It’s About Time was released in 2012. The group has shared bills with megastars and indie press darlings alike, including Larkin Poe, The Temptations, Erykah Badu, The XX, Goodie Mob, Gary Clark Jr., Animal Collective, Feist and Kendrick Lamar.
        
And they continue to blaze a trail into the hearts of music fans with their new single, "Broken Woman," from their sophomore album which was released in the Fall of 2017 and immediately appeared on Spotify's Official "Still Got the Blues" playlist. They followed that up with "Call Out My Name" releasing on Bitter Southerner. Their new albums tittle track "State of All Things" premiered on PASTE Magazine as the LP arrived in stores globally on 4/27/2018 on vinyl- in a time where music is streamed, the LP’s first pressing sold out in less than 2 months. Stay tuned for more from Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics!

01 My Dear

Ruby Velle&TheSoulphonics