Inside Colemine Records: the Ohio label revitalising funk and soul A name you can trust. Ben Forrest Jul 19, 2025
PP Arnold: The vocalist who brought soul to the swinging sixties An essential voice. Ben Forrest Jul 12, 2025
‘Any Other Way’: the early Pride anthem of Jackie Shane We have always been here, and we always will be. Will Howard Jun 6, 2025
Jimmy Smith: The Hammond pioneer who united soul and jazz A pioneering figure. Ben Forrest Apr 29, 2025
‘Try A Little Tenderness’: What was the last song Otis Redding ever sang? A fateful performance. Ben Forrest Apr 20, 2025
Horst Krüger Septett: Soul-jazz mastery from behind the Berlin Wall Forgotten geniuses. Ben Forrest Apr 16, 2025
‘Riot!’: Examining the enduring importance of Joe Bataan in 2025 An enduringly important record. Ben Forrest Apr 6, 2025
Alfreda Brockington: the underappreciated queen of Philadelphia soul A powerful voice. Ben Forrest Apr 2, 2025
‘Plenty Good Lovin”: the lost masterpiece by ‘Soul Man’ Sam Moore “Let me show you how I do it!” Matthew Ingate Mar 26, 2025
Dave Gahan’s favourite soul songs: “I feel like it’s a plea for forgiveness” Much-loved hits. Tom Phelan Mar 24, 2025
Carlton Jumel Smith: The vocalist keeping New York soul alive That beating rhythm. Ben Forrest Mar 24, 2025
Cassiano: The underappreciated genius of Brazil’s funk and soul pioneer A sound to reckon with. Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2025