CNN (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
The music of Philadelphia International Records sounds effortless, and no wonder: It was about family, say founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. That's what you hear on all those hits by the O'Jays, Delfonics, Stylistics and others.
Soulbounce.com (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
Clearly, it's all about Philly Soul these days. Fresh on the heels of this premiere, PBS announced that during this Thanksgiving weekend, their stations will be rocking out with Philly's finest as part of a special, appropriately named Love Train:...
You & Me on a Jamboree! (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008
01 - i'm sorry 02 - break your promise 03 - the shadow of your smile 04 - hurt so bad 05 - losing you 06 - alfie 07 - la la means i love you 08 - you are gone 09 - the look of love 10 - can you remember 11 - a lover's concerto DOWNLOAD
On The record Magazine (Free subscription) | 24/10/2008
A two-part PBS special, “Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia,” celebrates the legacy of the musical production/songwriting duo Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff and the entire family of Philadelphia International Records artists. (Check local listing for airings across-the-country during the PBS December Pledge Week.) “Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia” was filmed during an historic [...]
JSOnline (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
Has anybody seen Bobby Rydell, Leif Garrett, the Bay City Rollers or 98 Degrees lately?
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008
Referring to his 21 years in the music business, Raphael Saadiq, 42, says, "I wasn't the biggest artist, but I wasn't the smallest." On Monday night at World Cafe Live, Saadiq and his septet were epic.
RegnYouth Archives (Free subscription) | 30/09/2008
Usually, you can tell an album by its cover. White guy with a moustache in the woods? Singer-songwriter. Pentagram and slaughtered sheep? Death metal band. Cute, cartoon drawing of bunny? Twee indie-poppers. Well, one look at Raphael Saadiq’s new album, The Way I See It, and you can tell this is soul with a capital [...]
The KEXP Blog (Free subscription) | 31/08/2008
photos by Chad Syme review and interview by Leigh Bezezekoff Tacoma-based baroque poppers Mono In VCF create a dense mood as singer Kim Miller’s haunting vocals give life to guitarist Hunter Lea’s dark lyrics. The result is a stylistic sound that treats the listener to sweeping synth overtures as well as subtle nuances. The project began with [...]
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 28/08/2008
Gene Stout's best bets for Bumbershoot.
VH1 (Free subscription) | 21/08/2008
Jay-Z and Oasis have come together (unofficially) on a new mixtape. Listen to a preview of the song "Wonderback" here!
bizsolutionsplus Featuring Solution (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
Songs played overnight. Poor overworked iPod.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/06/2008
ATLANTIC CITY - The Delfonics, accompanied by musical director Bill Jolly and a 25-piece soul-'n'-strings orchestra, delighted a sold-out crowd at the Borgata Event Center on Saturday night.
Brooklyn Vegan (Free subscription) | 30/05/2008
Mahoney Playground Beechwood Ave., Crescent Ave., Cleveland St. & Jersey St. Wednesday, July 30th: The Delfonics Wednesday, August 6th: Chubb Rock Wednesday, August 13th: Barbara MasonAll three shows are 7-9pm and FREE (and happening Summer 2008). Chubb Rock (who recently...
Hindu (Free subscription) | 27/05/2008
As teens Daryl Hall and John Oates gained much exposure
Soulfull Vibes (Free subscription) | 23/05/2008
Queensbridge Park 41 Ave., Bridge Plaza, Vernon Blvd. & East River Tuesday, July 15th: Felix Hernandez Rhythm Review Tuesday, July 22nd: Naughty by Nature Tuesday, July 29th: The Delfonics Springfield Park 184 St. & 147 Ave. Thursday, July 31st: Marvin Sapp Thursday, August 7th: The Chi-Lites Thursday, August 14th: Main Ingredient w/ Cuba Gooding, Sr. All shows begin at 7pm and are FREE. Free shows...
