Editors' Review: You should listen to whatever Downtown Records has to say. The label that dazzled with Gnarls Barkley offers another mash of croony pop and sharp beats in Philly's Michael. The songman's flitting neo-... more »

Editors' Review: Eddie Steele's "Groove Me Mamma" is a classic example of the rich hybrid sound built at Neal Hemphill's Alabama studio. The track joins rowdy Southern rock guitar--redolent of the Band--with a thick b... more »

Editors' Review: Home to Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, William Bell, Booker T., and countless more Southern soul greats, the famous Memphis label is today back in business all over again. This solid 50th anniversary comp... more »

From the artist: Paul Michiels (born 15 June 1948, Belgium) is a Belgian singer-songwriter who became popular for his work with the Belgian group Soulsister that scored a hit with "The Way to Your Heart". In 1998 Paul... more »

Editors' Review: Soul powerhouse Candi Staton returns with a new record produced by Mark Nevers of Lambchop, which follows her rediscovery in 2004. Staton's voice hasn't faded, and the meticulous production is era-cor... more »

From the artist: Ab and his talented band "The Souljourners" are a breath of fresh air that possess this funky soulful feelin' that just makes you feel good inside. Make you feel good about music. Just make you feel... more »

Editors' Review: Offering a twist on a Whiskeytown lyric, Marten and Loulou wanted to play soul, but they were in a hip-hop band. The Swedish duo dropped the flow-dropping in favor of a sound that's soul in its late-'... more »