Swingamajig 1st May 2016, Birmingham
Swingamajig 1st May 2016, Birmingham When you first arrived at Swingamajig you may have been a bit concerned. The backstreets of Birmingham are not, perhaps, where you would expect to […]
Tag Archives: Soul
White Denim “Stiff”
White Denim “Stiff” White Denim are one of those band we have been meaning to check out for years, but somehow just never got around to it. Everything we have […]
Sugar Fly “S/T” EP
Sugar Fly “S/T” EP We always like the idea of soul and rock being combined, which is how Sugar Fly describe their sound. When their description includes a band with […]
The Tall Pines “Fear Is The Devil” and “Black Ribbon”EPs
The Tall Pines “Fear Is The Devil” EP The Tall Pines are a duo consisting of Connie Lynn Petruk and her partner Christmas Davis. If we’re honest, when we […]
Ezra Furman “Perpetual Motion People”
Ezra Furman “Perpetual Motion People” Now and again, you stumble upon an artist who seems to both offer something unique but also has that star quality. Ezra Furman may well […]
Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton 23rd – 26th July 2015
Secret Garden Party, Abbots Ripton 23rd July – 26th July 2015 If you haven’t been to the Secret Garden Party (SGP), then you have truly missed out on one of […]
Danny & The Champions Of The World “What Kind Of Love”
Danny & The Champions Of The World “What Kind Of Love” Danny & The Champions Of The World are one of those bands whose name we have seen around for […]
Kail Baxley “A Light That Never Dies”
Kail Baxley “A Light That Never Dies” Sometimes the only introduction you need to an album, is to hear the words of the artists themselves. Kail Baxley has described his […]
The South London Soul Train Vol 1
The South London Soul Train Vol 1 This compilation is the latest release from Mickey Smith aka DJ Jazzheadchronic. It acts as an introduction the club night he hosts at […]
JD McPherson “Let The Good Times Roll”
JD McPherson “Let The Good Times Roll” When JD McPherson first hit the music world with his debut “Signs And Signifiers”, the level of success and press attention must have […]
Basement Jaxx “Junto” Album Review
Basement Jaxx “Junto” Is there anyone in the UK who hasn’t at some point shaked their ass to a Basement Jaxx song?? Surely not many. They’re a band who have […]
Northern Soul: The Film Soundtrack
Northern Soul: The Film Soundtrack Northern Soul is one of those genres which is known for having such great music, but the question is always ‘where do I start’? Sure, […]
Si Cranstoun “Modern Life”
Si Cranstoun “Modern Life” Si Cranstoun is one of those hard working musicians who is finally beginning to see all his efforts over the years pay off. Having spent most […]
New Street Adventure “No Hard Feelings”
New Street Adventure “No Hard Feelings” New Street Adventure are a London based band who are described as “blending social commentary nous, anthemic swell and underground grit to deliver their […]
Luke Winslow-King “Everlasting Arms”
Luke Winslow-King “Everlasting Arms” Luke Winslow-King is yet another great artist on the Bloodshot Records label, a label which almost adds a guaranteed level of quality to any release they […]
The Secret Garden Party 2014 Review
Secret Garden Party 2014 Review We must be hitting the point now where this festival’s name is at risk of contravening the office of fair trading rules for mis-description. Given […]
The Dead Formats “At Sixes & Sevens”
The Dead Formats “At Sixes & Sevens” The Dead Formats first came to our attention having seen them at 2000 Trees festival (see our review here https://thesoulofaclown.com/2014/07/19/2000-trees-festival-2014/). It was one […]
2000 Trees Festival 2014
2000 Trees Festival 2014 As soon as you arrive at 2000 Trees you know you are on to something special and in for a good time. A great, central location, […]
Lana Del Rey – “Ultraviolence” Album Review
Lana Del Rey – “Ultraviolence” It’s fair to say that Lana Del Rey is very much one of the hippest stars in the music world at the moment. This new […]
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” Album Review
Lake Street Dive “Bad Self Portraits” “Bad Self Portraits” is the latest album by Lake Street Dive, a band who have actually been together for nearly a decade after meeting […]
Joan As Police Woman -“The Classic” Album Review
Joan As Police Woman – “The Classic” This is the fourth album of originals from the artist known as Joan As Police Woman, and the confidence in its quality is […]
The Fruitful Earth – “Rising Sun” Album Review
The Fruitful Earth – “Rising Sun” “Rising Sun” is the second album from The Fruitful Earth and is actually released on April 28th. The band are continuing to develop a […]
All the album reviews from March 2014
WOW, WHAT A MONTH MARCH WAS ..A TOTAL OF 20 REVIEWS HERE: March 2014 Album Reviews MUST BE SOMETHING THERE FOR EVERYONE TO LIKE, SO PLEASE SHARE THIS PAGE WITH […]
Lucius “Wildewoman” Album Review
Lucius – “Wildewoman” This is the debut album by the band Lucius who are fronted by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig with the addition of bandmates Dan Molad, Peter Lavish […]
Nick Waterhouse – “Holly” Album Review
Nick Waterhouse – “Holly” This is the second album from Californian Nick Waterhouse, and contains his unique perspective on the spirit of American rhythm & blues and rock & roll. […]
J Roddy Watson And The Business – “Essential Tremors” Album Review
J Roddy Watson And The Business – “Essential Tremors” This album was actually released in the US last week but, thankfully, it is now to get a UK release on […]
The Secret Garden Party 2014 preview
PREVIEWS: FESTIVALS / GIGS A Secret Garden Party You will definitely want to be invited to With the dark nights and cold weather now becoming a memory, many of us […]
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – “Give The People What They Want” Album Review
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – “Give The People What They Want” Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings are a band who have not only played at major festivals […]
The Soul Of A Clown 