Tag: soul music

Wilson Pickett’s The Exciting Wilson Pickett turns 60, celebrating the landmark Atlantic Records album that delivered four classic soul hits and cemented his place among the genre’s greatest artists.

The Temptations’ 1966 album Gettin’ Ready turns 60, celebrating a landmark Motown release that introduced Norman Whitfield as the group’s key producer and featured classics including Get Ready and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.

Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning singer known for Disney hits ‘Beauty And The Beast’ and ‘A Whole New World’, has died aged 75 following a stroke.

Ronald LaPread, the bassist whose playing helped define The Commodores’ biggest hits including “Easy”, “Brick House”, “Three Times A Lady” and “Nightshift”, has died aged 75 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Questlove turns his attention to Earth, Wind & Fire in a new HBO documentary exploring Maurice White’s vision, the band’s origins and their enduring cultural impact.

Soul and blues singer Clarence Carter, best known for Slip Away, Patches and Strokin’, has died aged 90 after complications from pneumonia.

Sixty years on, Stevie Wonder’s Uptight remains a defining Motown release that re-established his career and delivered a breakthrough crossover hit.

Allen Toussaint’s acclaimed live album Songbook will return in an expanded edition featuring 20 previously unreleased recordings and the album’s first ever vinyl release.

Sam & Dave’s legendary debut album Hold On I’m Coming is turning 60. Noise11 looks back at the soul classic and the tumultuous history of Double Dynamite.

Lisa Simone returns to Australia for a regional 2026 tour, reflecting on Nina Simone’s legacy and her own evolving career.

The legal battle over the soul classic Hold On I’m Coming has ended, with the estate of Isaac Hayes reaching a resolution with Donald Trump regarding copyright infringement.

Vika & Linda have announced their ninth studio album, Where Do You Come From, alongside a massive 46-date Australian national tour kicking off in May 2026.

Robert Finley will make his first ever Australian tour this May, performing in Sydney, Melbourne and at Blues On Broadbeach following the release of Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya.

Joseph Wooten begins 2026 with the Valentine’s Day release of Reunion Of The Heart, featuring Kim Mont, a collaboration that signals a powerful new phase in his career.

Judith Hill will tour Australia in May 2026, performing songs from Letters From A Black Widow at shows across the country.

Patti LaBelle will bring her 8065 Tour to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026, celebrating her 80th birthday and 65 years in entertainment with a career-spanning show.

Australian soul artist WILSN returns with Bloom, recorded in New York with members of Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. The album showcases her evolution into one of Australia’s most powerful soul voices.

Melbourne’s soul leaders The Meltdown return with the Perseverance EP on 31 October, previewed by the single Nobody’s Girl, available 26 September.

Melbourne soul powerhouse WILSN has dropped one final track before her new album Bloom lands on 17 October, and it’s a spicy one. The new single, Big Star, is a playful, tongue-in-cheek dig at an ex who thought he was rock’n’roll royalty – even while still living at home, driving Dad’s car and getting dinner made for him.

One of Australia’s most enduring and celebrated bands, The Black Sorrows, are set to release their new single, For Your Love, this Friday, 24th October. The track is the first taste from their upcoming double album, The Quintessential Black Sorrows, a carefully curated collection celebrating decades of genre-defying songwriting.