There it is

There It Is

Mere Surmise

Glow

empty beach

"STEP RIGHT UP!” is more than just a single; it is a sonic embodiment of our journey and mission as Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics. Rooted deeply in Atlanta's rich history, near the resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, the song highlights our dedication to aligned action and community building for over 20 years. With those who came before us in mind, we release this song world-wide NOW, as a powerful call to action, urging listeners to rise against silence and inaction in a world facing recurring political and social challenges. Change won’t make itself.

Step Right Up

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Fermata Dreams

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Lowlight Diaries

Low Light Lab

Episode 05

December Holiday Song Challenge

Week 1: Snow & Spirit

Dec 1 – Style: Pop • Topic: First snowfall magic • Artist: Mariah Carey

First Snowfall

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!

Step Right Up

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