Liebe Adele, ich kann nicht mehr. Deine Musik ist in kürzester Zeit von gutem Mainstream zu unhörbarem Musical-Schmock geworden. Dabei hatte alles so gut angefangen: Zeitgleich mit Duffy wurdest Du als „neue Amy“ in die englische Musikszene gedrückt – auch wenn das natürlich Euch nicht wirklich geholfen hat. Während erstere… Continue reading
Boing, Boom, Tschak – the unmistakeable sound of German’s only real entry into international pop music is playing live in my hometown. The venue was originally built to hold „real“ concerts with big orchestras and big singers. So we are to remain seated. So far I’ve seen the Pet Shop… Continue reading
Ein Konzert, im CCH. Nicht gerade die Lieblingslocation für mich. Doch immerhin hatte ich hier mein erstes „großes“ Konzert gesehen: Udo Lindenbergs „Votan Wahnwitz“ oder so: umsonst, im Norwegerpullover, auf den Knien, im Gang – damit die zahlenden Besucher nicht gestört wurden…. Danach: Shirley Bassey, die Pet Shop Boys und… Continue reading
On this months show we meet up with (Bruce) James & (Bella) Black – and a nod to Phil Ross – originally from Austin, Texas and talk about their history, plans, endless touring and favourite songs. In the second half we go to the sixties and play tracks by one… Continue reading
On this months show i have a guest: Ralf Mehnert is one of the organisers of the Hamburg Soul Weekender (FB). He is spinning smooth tracks in the first hour and uptempo northern tunes in the second. But before we start we hear a tune by the brilliant @JamesandBlack which will… Continue reading
First things first: I am not innocent on this matter. I did buy my share of these releases and probably buy next years „What’s Going On“-Issue with unreleased takes of breathing by Marvin in 4D sensurround sound. But with the „Record Store Day“ turning into „Vinyl Tuesday“ and the building… Continue reading
When @DJKoze and Ron Isley cover Dionne Warwick – this months Soul Stew Radio Show covers classic voices with new beats – with a little bit of Hip Hop thrown in. Playlist:
This month I got the british bred Soul Professor on the show playing 2 hours of funk on 45s only. Lots of crackling sounds from dubious sources. Take a listen and invite all your friends!
In the June Session Merten Katz was my guest on the show with Soulful Sounds from Trinidad. He compiles and issues Compilations of cool Sounds from all over the World on his small Cree Records – part of the Bear Family Label. First was the marvellous „Step Inside My Soul“ Album featuring… Continue reading
Die Sleaford Mods live in Hamburg Die Queen und David Cameron besuchen Berlin – planen politisch, diplomatisch und visionär das neue Europa ohne ineffiziente Hallodris dafür freier Fahrt für Finanz-, Daten,- und Arbeitsströme. Die Sleaford Mods derweil besuchen zeitgleich Hamburg und versammeln um sich einen Haufen von Leuten, die jetzt schon… Continue reading
Two Hours of soulful Sounds with a look at the concert by Stone Foundation in Hamburg and a small interview with Edit-Maestro sec-edit. Playlist: Quest: Boy Scouts Queen Yahna: Ain’t It Time Johnny Osbourne: Ready Or Not Dennis Brown: Cheater Impact All Stars: Cheater Dub Deeci: Blue Mitchell: Good Humour… Continue reading
Playlist Running Away From Love – Skip Mahoaney & The Casuals Monday Blues – Legacy Let the Dollar circulate – Spacek Any Day Now – Percy Sledge Sunshine – Percy Sledge She’s So Indifferent To Me Now – The Ascots Oh What A feeling – Jimmy Ricks She wants… Continue reading
