The next releases on our label are two AMAZING covers of classic Hip Hop / Soul tracks... Mos Def and The Pharcyde got a very smooth re-working... Just getting them mastered at the moment...

Essential listening!!! Nice work Mr BeatnickOHM Dedication Series #4: Mr. Beatnick presents Sun RaThe OHM Dedication Series is designed to allow some of our favourite DJs to share their love of a particular artist, producer or songwriter with yo...

Proper stuff...From Her Eyes, by Mara Hruby9 track album

Reaching Brazil...Play: NuNorthern Soul Session | Central Hip-Hopcentralhiphop.uol.com.br

If your in or around Liverpool tomorrow, pop into the The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool) on Slater Street... We will be hosting our regular music session from 4pm...build an ark - sunflowers in my gardenbuild an ark - sunflowers in my garden album " LOVE " 2009

New Songs Posted! Get your ears round this...BandPageVisit the BandPage for music, videos, photos, and touring schedule.The story so far...From fourth division to premier league is how Phil likes to describe his breakthrough onto the mid 90’s house music scene. Plucked from relative obscurity, DJing at Chester’s “Sweet” House music night in the North West of England to warm...

NuNorthern Soul uploaded "NuNorthern Soul Session 44"NuNorthern Soul Session 44More downtempo beats and weird musical oddities to test your brain and snap your neck!

More Sunday soulful sounds and amazing food to boot... Pop it in your diary! Sunday 14th October Phat Phil will be hosting his NuNorthern Soul session The Paradise in West London...NuNorthern Soul LondonSunday, October 14 at 5:00pm in UTC+01 at The Paradise

Did you check it, do you like it... come on people take a listen!Benjamin James Smith - The Movedrill Projects [NUNS001]www.youtube.comThe first album on NuNorthern Soul. Released 25th June 2012

Such a great track! (READ THIS)Old music: Golden Flamingo Orchestra feat. Margo Williams – The Guardian Angel Is Watching Over Uswww.guardian.co.ukIt's got soul, it's got funk, and it's got a message of thanks for a New York vigilante security force

Something exciting coming soon on NuNorthern Soul records!Mos Def - Umi SaysThe actual music video is up again, but I'll leave this one up anyways, because it's a complete version, and many have already favorited it. No video, but gr...

With all the recent spats between DJs in the press and the whole debate about the SYNC function on equipment enabling DJs to effectively just press play... lets remember the heroes of this game called DANCE!Diamond Dave 2012 Promo SPDownload the latest single "Let's Dance" by Diamond Dave on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lets-dance/id502715201?i=502715207&ign-mpt=uo=4 Diamon...

Looks a right good event!Scottish Soulful WeekenderKAT DJs will be spinning at this wonderful looking event...

More details
http://www.scottishsoulfulweekender.com

Fresh wax just landed...
Big up Theo Parrish and Andrew Ashong... Its a thing of beauty!Andrew Ashong & Theo Parrish - FlowersOff the Flowers EP (Sound Signature). More info: http://www.stampthewax.com/2012/09/03/andrew-ashong-flowers-ep/ BUY IT HERE: http://boomkat...

Beautiful stuff...Torn Sail - TreasureClaremont 56 is an independent label dedicated to releasing beautiful music.

Music lovers meet some more music lovers...Aficionado RecordingsJazz-donk record label from the North of England

We LOVE this... nice work Tru Thoughts and the Hot 8 Brass BandHot 8 Brass Band - Ghost Town (on BBC 6Music with Gilles Peterson)Gilles Peterson played this track on his BBC 6Music show on 2nd September 2012. Released on 8th September 2012, it is the first single to be lifted from the ...

Something very chilled for Friday afternoon!NuNorthern Soul Session 43Another delve into the wonderful world of music...

Check it...Southport 47 – Review And Mixes | Sound of Duskwww.soundofdusk.co.ukHere are the live recordings of both of my Beat Bar sets, with shouts from Snowboy at the end!

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We have another instalment of the NuNorthern Soul ODDcast now online...NuNorthern Soul Session 43Another trip through the wonderful World of music... No musical boundaries or genre restrictions. Track List Charlie Chaplin - Let Us All Uni...

Have a soul filled weekend!TERRY CALLIER - ORDINARY JOENORTHERN SOUL

On the good foot!!!!James Brown- I Feel Good - The Reflex Stems Re-VisionMultitracks-only remix of the 70's version of I Feel Good by The Reflex. AVAILABLE HERE : http://www.junodownload.com/artists/The+Reflex/releases/ Don't forg...

The KAT DJs Go For Olympic Gold...Kat DJs Aug 2012 Olympic Mix........H.O.U.S.E musique with a smidgen of soul 'n' jazzfunk to boot Tracklisting soon come xx

Looks good!The Quietus | News | New Independent Record Shop Film Duethequietus.comDocumentary, featuring Johnny Marr, Billy Bragg and Paul Weller, set for release in September; watch trailer below

This week's Social Digest is now available!Weekly Social Digest of NuNorthern Soul - powered by FanBridge.comnunorthernsoul.fanbridge.com

Some love from the The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool)NuNorthern Soul Sunday Afternoon Sessionswww.theshippingforecastliverpool.com The Shipping Forecast welcomes the NuNorthern Soul team to our wonderful blog! From time to time the NNS crew will add the odd podcast link, review of tracks that are currently big in NNS HQ for your delight and delectation. NuNorthern Soul host regular Sunday afternoon sessions at The Shipping ...

Right up our street!The Beauty RoomFollowing the critically acclaimed debut album released on Peacefrog Records in 2006, The Beauty Room have returned with a breathtaking new album. An ambitiously grand, cinematic production brought to life by the sumptuous string arrangements of Paul Buckmaster (Elton John, David Bowie, Rolling Ston...

More musical goodness from the NNS vault...NuNorthern Soul Session 003www.dropbox.com

We love this site!BamaLoveSoul | Decreasing Your HardDrive Space Since 2008bamalovesoul.comDecreasing Your HardDrive Space Since 2008

Our Belgium fam have turned out a great mix, nice one Onda SonoraBroken Beat Mix Part 2Felt like doing a follow up to the popular first part. More heavy hittin' broken beat from the likes of IG Culture, Dego, Afronaught, Domu and friends. Certified deepness. Enjoy.

Some soulful sounds for Sundays! New podcast is now up.NuNorthern Soul Session 42Track List Mar feat Szjerdene - Avril 14th Sage Monk - Never Ragnhild Nordset - You Started It All Build An Ark - Sunflower In My Garden When Sain...

A great LIVE session on NME Radio for Benjamin James Smith. Check out his cheeky acoustic version of The Pharcyde 'Runnin''...NuNorthern Soul: Benjamin James Smith in Session / NME Selector / 27th July 2012nunorthernsouls.blogspot.comThe blog for the NuNorthern Soul label, events and podcasts. Here you will find links to weird and wonderful music, places to dance and other inspiring things from the World of NuNorthern Soul.

Have a great weekend Soul people!Nina Simone - Funkier Than a Mosquito's TweeterClassic !

More music from the archives... NUNorthern Soul Session 002 for your ears!NuNorthern Soul Session 002www.dropbox.com

Blast From The Past - Download the 1st NuNorthern Soul podcast from here... Recorded in Nov 2009.NuNorthern Soul Session 001www.dropbox.com

Tonight from 6:20pm NME Radio will be broadcasting the session featuring NuNorthern Soul artist, Benjamin James Smith...

Please tune in and spread the word you lovely Soulful people!Selector | NME Radiowww.nmeradio.comThe Selector allows everyone in the world to discover the best new music from the UK, covering all styles of contemporary music

Sunday 19th August The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool)NuNorthern Soul Gigs

Great track and video... We know this locations so well!Sage Monk feat Mizzy - Truth HurtsVideo Credits: Directed by Jean Louis Decoster @dadalevrai Music Credits : S Monk / A.Kombot-Naguemon / H.Twahirwa / VC.Jêrome Acknowledgments: Offering Reco...

Getting lots of love on Radio 6 and a session is forthcoming on The Selector show...The Movedrill Projects, by Benjamin James Smith12 track album

Something really nice from our mate PETE GOODING over on the Bestival blog...Besti-mix 92: Pete Gooding | Bestiblog.netwww.bestiblog.net

Streaming audio and video LIVE now from The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool)NuNorthern Soulwww.ustream.tvNuNorthern Soul @ USTREAM: Random musical vibes from around the world presented with a view to head nodding and toe tapping....

Thanks to the Southport Weekender / SUNcéBeat Croatia (Southport Weekender) crew for the Podcast love again this month...Southport Weekender | 25 Years of Ground Breaking Musicwww.southportweekender.co.ukDrawing with pastel and charcoal on large sheets of paper taped to the dance-floor, Oscar fashions an image directly from what he sees.

We hold court today from 4pm at The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool)... music to sooth the soul...

Such a great track... the album is HOT!Mi Negra Ave Maria - Roberto Fonseca (Yo)Album : Yo ; Artiste : Roberto Fonseca ; Année : 2012 ; Piste n°3

13mins of musical joy!!Benjamin James Smith - Way I FeelBenjamin James Smith presents The Movedrill Projects Released 25th June 2012 Press/radio: ben@echoempire.net / +44 (0) 7764 926719 Label / Licensing - info@n...

Morning!!!Nina Simone - Ain't Got No...I've Got LifeThis version kicks ass!

Summer has peaked its head through in Liverpool!

A new blog post!NuNorthern Soul: The Selector Show - Benjamin James Smithnunorthernsouls.blogspot.comThe blog for the NuNorthern Soul label, events and podcasts. Here you will find links to weird and wonderful music, places to dance and other inspiring things from the World of NuNorthern Soul.

More love for the Benjamin James Smith Album...The Selector - Show 569 - 29/06/12Buffalo Ink - Your Head Is My Head (Livid Records) General Fiasco - Bad Habits (Dirty Hit) Benjamin James Smith - The Source (NuNorthern Soul) ...

Boombox Tower!Wall PhotosWhen this UK summer actually arrives, its gonna be all about the 'boombox' in the park.

A big thanks to the Simon Harrison for his play of Envy on this weeks show...Simon Harrison's Basic Soul Show - 02/07/12www.basic-soul.co.ukPlaylist for Simon Harrison's Basic Soul Show, week commencing 02/07/12. Listen online and view playlists.

New mix gone up on Mixcloud featuring tracks from Bobby Womack, Furns, Belleruche, Jono McCleery, Roberto Fonseca, Fern Kinney, Marbert Rocel (Artist page) plus more.NuNorthern Soul Session 41NuNorthern Soul delves into the endless pool of music to select these pearls and nuggets of audio joy. Check out our label and first album - http://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com/

Thanks to the HalcyonMag chaps for this...Benjamin James Smith Presents The Movedrill Projects | HALCYONMAG Benjamin James Smith Presents Twww.halcyonmag.comMen's Online Magazine covering Football, Fashion, Film, Music and the rest of Popular Culture.

Some lovely feedback on the Benjamin James Smith album from another very talented musician, Scrimshire...

This is a beautiful thing Phil. Slightly off my normal path but I really like it a lot. Elements of Bent crossed with something altogether more indie - Elbow / Field Music ? Lots of personality. A quality start...

Mod classic - Justine "Right Now"Justine - Right now (mod soul LBB style)UK issue of this superb soul tune also popular on the mod/psych scene. Compiled on Le Beat be Spoke. If you don't have it - buy it. If you collect this kind ...

NuNorthern Soul friends... whats the most Soulful track on your iPod or in your record collection...?

What a great idea... Well done Rob da BankRob da Bank's Music Club in partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust“I’ve been thinking about starting a musical youth club for a while now. The more time I spend on the Island, the more talent I discover, but I can see the problems of transport, equipment and talent actually making it to the Island outside of festival time... I really hope we can start a credible...

Incredible...Pete Rock's Vinyl Collection (Video) ~ Dungeons of Rapwww.dungeonsofrap.com

Back into this album is a big way, especially this cut... D'Angelo we salute you!D'Angelo - AfricaVoodoo

A great interview from The GuardianBobby Womack: 'I can sing my ass off, better than I could before'www.guardian.co.ukBobby Womack is so proud of his magnificent new album, The Bravest Man in the Universe, that nothing will stop him talking about it. Alexis Petridis gets an audience at the soul legend's hospital bedside

A playlist to help enduce the Summer!!! Come on Sunshine show your face!!!

An insight to the art of the album!Benjamin James Smith presents The Movedrill Projects [Music / Art]philcooper.posterous.comSo as you know I dabble in music, to be honest more like dive bomb into the huge abyss that is MUSIC, from selling it, it to playing it, and listening and shouting about it, it pretty well takes up all my work and social time... So having being pushing lots of different styles of music via my NuNor...

Radio 6 play for "Cortisol" from the forthcoming Benjamin James Smith album...BBC Radio 6 Music - Gideon Coe, 13/06/2012www.bbc.co.ukArchive tracks and sessions, featuring Steel Pulse in concert.

This Sunday we shall be hosting a session of musical left turns and out and out sonic oddity at The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool)

Come along and reach for the quavers!

Fun starts at 4pm

This is ace!Crazy P Mix

An amazing mix from the lovely Crazy P

http://soundcloud.com/welove/we-love-crazy-pCrazy P Mix

These lovely people make lovely music!Abimaro & The FreeAbimaro & The Free are Abimaro Suit (Lead Vocals), James Beatt (Bassist & Vocals) and Alex Montaque (Keys & Vocals). They seek to make music that comments on and challenges the culture that surrounds them, and strives to express something deeper.

Thanks to the Southport Weekender crew for the love on our podcast...

Thanks to Shout4Music for their words...Listen: Benjamin James Smith - 'Envy' (Exclusive Stream)www.shout4music.com Here’s something exciting. The NuNorthern Soul boys have gotten themselves a label together. And it’s not just Phat Phil’s podcasts (phodcasts?) either – the first release is Benjamin James Smith’s ‘The Movedrill Sessions’ – due to drop on June 25. King of the collab – he’s working with Crazy P as...

A new podcast for your ears!NuNorthern Soul Session 40soundcloud.com***WE HAVE SET UP A LABEL AND THE FIRST RELEASE IS OUT ON THE 25th JUNE - DETAILS HERE - http://bit.ly/NUNS001Blog*** Track List Sonnymoon - 'Just...

Our first album on NuNorthern Soul by the fab Benjamin James Smith (Smith and Mudd) is available for pre-order on iTunes now...The Movedrill Projects by Benjamin James Smith - Preorder The Movedrill Projects on iTunesitunes.apple.comPreorder and download songs from The Movedrill Projects by Benjamin James Smith on iTunes. Preorder The Movedrill Projects for just £6.99.

Benjamin James Smith presents The Movedrill Projects Album Release Date

Over the next week or so we shall be dropping links to tracks forthcoming on the James Smith Benjamin James Smith presents The Movedrill Projects album...

It has been a particular labour of love for Ben, the project has take 10 years to finally get to this stage... It really is a musical journey...

Listen and enjoy and please spread the word by telling your friends and sharing these links...

If your feeling especially generous you can pre-order the CD from Amazon here - http://amzn.to/MfXAt6 The release date is the 25th June.
Benjamin James Smith - Show Me Love on official.fmnew.official.fmPress/radio: ben@echoempire.net / +44 (0) 7764 926719 Label / Licensing - info@nunorthernsoul.co.uk / +44 (0) 7595 747451 Distribution - http://www.kudosdistribution.co.uk/

From 4pm this afternoon we shall be holding it down at The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool) Sonic massages and aural treats a plenty...

The Benjamin James Smith album is released on NuNorthern Soul June 18th... Here is a little taster of what to expect...Benjamin James Smith - Waiting For The Love Part 1 (Original) on official.fmnew.official.fmPress/radio: ben@echoempire.net / +44 (0) 7764 926719 Label / Licensing - info@nunorthernsoul.co.uk / +44 (0) 7595 747451 Distribution - http://www.kudosdistribution.co.uk/

For our London crew and travelling chums!NuNorthern Soul: Greg Wilson Ticket Competitionnunorthernsouls.blogspot.comThe blog for the NuNorthern Soul events and podcasts presented by Phat Phil Cooper. Here you will find links to weird and wonderful music, places to dance and other inspiring things from the World of NuNorthern Soul

Stunning...Balearic Folk Orchestra - La Ritournelle (live)soundcloud.comrecorded live at the Green Man festival. Featuring Lou Rhodes, Jeremy Radway, Sarah Scutt, Jon Thorne, Rakhi Singh, Simmy Singh, Karl Penney and St...

Cracking!Gilles Peterson launches new show on BBC Radio 6 Musicwww.bbc.co.ukSaturdays will have a new look from 7 April 2012, when renowned and much loved presenter Gilles Peterson launces a new Saturday show from 3pm-6pm.

Big day tomorrow. The first album on the NuNorthern Soul label is going in for mastering...

Listen...NuNorthern Soul Session 38www.mixcloud.comA selection of sonic treats currently keeping the NuNorthern Soul team toe tapping and head nodding... Tracks from Michael Kiwanuka, Robert Glasper, FUR, Diggs Duke plus much more... Enjoy! NuNorthern Soul Blog - http://bit.ly/NNSBlog NuNorthern Soul Facebook - http://bit.ly/NNSFacebook

Read...Dust and Grooves - Rare Vinyl Record Collecting & Crate Digging Photo Blog: King Britt - Philladelphwww.dustandgrooves.com

Essential listening... Nice workThe Ransom Note: Chris Duckenfield - Electric Elephant Mix Exclusivetheransomnote.co.uk

This where yo ucan here the mix right now - or it'll be hosted with Balearic Social Radio if you want to download later. big loveNorthern Underground Internet Radiowww.northern-underground.co.ukPlaying the best in underground dance music

Worth a read...Beats, Rhymes & Fights: A Tribe Called Quest | HALCYONMAG Beats, Rhymes & Fights: A Tribe Called.www.halcyonmag.comMen's Online Magazine covering Football, Fashion, Film, Music and the rest of Popular Culture.

From 4pm we shall be LIVE from the The Shipping Forecast (Liverpool) streaming soulful Sunday sounds direct to your lug holes... Get involved!NuNorthern Soulwww.ustream.tvNuNorthern Soul @ USTREAM: Random musical vibes from around the world presented with a view to head nodding and toe tapping....

All you need is LOVE... Love Saves The DayCastle Park, Bristol, BS1 3XD

Support the 'P'... Thu 23/02/12 @ 10:08

Streaming now...NuNorthern Soulwww.ustream.tvNuNorthern Soul @ USTREAM: Random musical vibes from around the world presented with a view to head nodding and toe tapping....

This Sunday live and direct from London Town...NuNorthern Soul with Ben SmithSunday, February 12 at 4:00pm

Great read...Break of Dawnwww.southportweekender.co.ukGavin Kendrick talks to Goapele.

History!
episode 26 - Kenny Gamble - part 01www.youtube.comKenny Gamble is a noted Grammy Award winner, record producer, and Philadelphia community developer. With his songwriting partner, Leon Huff, Kenny Gamble has...

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Thanks you Uncle ScruffMr Scruff NYE DJ Mix from Band On The Wall, Manchester, December 31st 2011soundcloud.comHappy New Year! We saw in 2012 in fine style at Band On The Wall in Manchester with a 6 hour DJ Set and a club full of lovely party people. FULL TR...

One to watch for 2012...michaelkiwanuka.commichaelkiwanuka.com

soundtracking "I'm A Believer" by Idris Muhammad (@ Birkenhead Park Railway Station (BKP))"I'm A Believer" by Idris MuhammadSoundTracking.comBirkenhead Park Railway Station (BKP), Birkenhead, Merseyside

Derrick Carter doing Disco... Nuff said!!!DC Disco @ Electric Elephant.mp3soundcloud.comRecorded on the terrace @ Barbarella's Discotheque in Petrecane Croatia. A most wonderful place.

Great album! (@ Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent (SOT) Train)"You Been Shot" by Marc MacSoundTracking.comManchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Stoke-on-Trent (SOT) Train, Manchester, Greater Manchester

soundtracking "Lazy Bird" by John Coltrane"Lazy Bird" by John ColtraneSoundTracking.com

soundtracking "The Golden Lamp" by Pharoah Sanders (@ Huddersfield Railway Station (HUD))"The Golden Lamp" by Pharoah SandersSoundTracking.comHuddersfield Railway Station (HUD), Huddersfield, West Yorkshire