‘Move On Up’: When the UK’s soul obsession eclipsed America A pivotal moment… Ben Forrest Apr 3, 2026
The Golden Torch: The Stoke venue that saved northern soul An essential venue… Ben Forrest Mar 31, 2026
‘Live It Up’: the strange tale of Dusty Springfield’s northern soul anthem A floor-filling track… Ben Forrest Mar 30, 2026
The Fascinations: The forgotten group that launched Martha Reeves and created a northern soul classic A classic soul outfit… Ben Forrest Mar 28, 2026
‘Don’t Bother Me’: How a forgotten US soul song became a UK number one An unexpected triumph… Ben Forrest Mar 16, 2026
Bostock’s: How a Bradford market stall became a northern soul haven An essential part of northern soul history… Ben Forrest Mar 12, 2026
Five 21st century songs that capture the spirit of northern soul Five modern floor-fillers… Ben Forrest Mar 8, 2026
‘Love Is Wonderful’: The only northern soul anthem that was actually recorded in England A guaranteed floor-filler… Ben Forrest Mar 5, 2026
A guide to understanding the difference between Motown and northern soul An important distinction… Ben Forrest Mar 3, 2026
Delores Hall: the Broadway actor who moonlighted as a northern soul star An unforgettable voice… Ben Forrest Feb 22, 2026
From R&B tastemakers to northern soul obscurities: The rise and fall of Cameo-Parkway An essential R&B label… Ben Forrest Feb 10, 2026
‘Agent Double-O Soul’: The northern soul classic loved by John Lennon A casino classic… Ben Forrest Feb 7, 2026