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Eric Ben't asks "Who's Gonna Save Us?" on new single
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (214+ words) (June 12, 2026) Since he broke out thirty years ago, singer and songwriter Eric Ben't has been a consistent musical force, using his malleable, multi-octave voice and his always-on musical instincts to deliver accessible songs that possess a timeless feel. And "timeless…...
Expansion Records debuts new label with song from R&B musical
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (231+ words) The first release from the imprint is "Break The Rules," a vibrant new single from West End standout Rochelle Sherona, known for her work in The Lion King. The song also offers the first taste of Soul Mates, an original…...
Happy Birthday to Disco and Soul Queen Linda Clifford
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (179+ words) We wish a very Happy Birthday to the legendary singer, Linda Clifford, born June 14, 1948. Both drop dead gorgeous and an extremely talented singer, Clifford gathered a huge following among dance enthusiasts in the late 70s and early 80s for a series of…...
On This Day in 1977: Teddy Pendergrass goes solo
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (214+ words) June 12, 1977 " Teddy Pendergrass goes solo It was natural that a strain would occur where the undoubted focus of the group, Pendergrass, was subordinated in billing to the group's original leader, Melvin. And by 1977 Pendergrass decided it was time to venture…...
First Listen: Willie Hill gives us a summer sound on "Now"
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (318+ words) (June 9, 2026) The Black Experience Band brought hard core funk to soul vocal groups in North Carolina. Consisting of trumpeter Charles Bailey, trombonist James "Butch" Barton, saxophonist Eli Brown, lead guitarist Willis Norman, rhythm guitarist Roy Hubert, drummer Linwood Parker and…...
Bobby Brown to celebrate 35th anniversary of "Don't Be Cruel" with California event
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (188+ words) (June 5, 2026) Originally released in 1988, Don't Be Cruel marked a major moment in late-1980s R&B, helping bring New Jack Swing's mix of R&B, hip-hop, funk and electronic production to a wider audience. The album established Bobby Brown as one…...
Featured Album: Will Preston sings of love on "Erratic Heartbeats"
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (200+ words) It's not often that an artist is still finding new paths two decades into his career, but that is the case for Atlanta-based soul singer and songwriter, Will Preston. While he is an performer whose entire oeuvre has been about…...
First Listen: Cornell CC Carter wants to "Get Away" with her
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (191+ words) Soul Tracks First Listen: Cornell CC Carter wants to "Get Away" with her (June 8, 2026) Soul Tracks Readers" Choice Award winner Cornell CC Carter has won a following for bringing the winning sound of 70s and 80s R&B men forward to the…...
First Listen: ZAS gets us dancing on "Yo Quiero Bailar"
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (159+ words) Soul Tracks (June 5, 2026) The duo ZAS is new to us here at Soul Tracks, and we expect they are new to you, too. Consisting of producer and DJ Subelo Javi and singer/songwriter Sugar G, ZAS is all about getting…...
First Listen: Johnny Britt gives a positive message on "You Are Beautiful"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (231+ words) (June 4, 2026) It's been said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. We often apply this phrase to how we view others, but it also applies to how we view ourselves. Sadly, many individuals don't see themselves as beautiful…...