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Otis Redding (Otis Ray Redding Jr., Dawson, Georgia, September 9, 1941 – Madison, Wisconsin, December 10, 1967) was a highly influential soul singer from Georgia, USA.
Redding was
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Sounds like:
Leon Bridges,
Otis Redding,
James Brown
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Allison Lapinski
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Jun 8, 2020
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Native to South Side Chicago, Wyatt Waddell has chosen the path of speaking out against the systemic police brutality in light of the recent protests across the nation. "FIGHT!" is a beautiful anthem of empowerment...
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Sounds like:
Otis Redding,
Sam Cooke
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Dylan Heneck
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Mar 14, 2019
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When looking in hindsight, there's something beautiful about hearing the tale of a musician's rise to success. Not all musicians are as weird as Marilyn Manson, so naturally not everybody has as clear cut a way to being recognized. Which makes Bridge...
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Sounds like:
Leon Bridges,
Otis Redding,
Father John Misty
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Tobias Handke
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Apr 26, 2017
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I was a big fan of Júníus Meyvant's 2016 release Floating Harmonies so am stoked to see the Icelandic signer and songwriter is back with a new tune.
"Mr. Minister Great" is a classic, laid-back 70s soul number that drifts slightly from the folk cent...
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Sounds like:
Otis Redding,
Ray Charles
By
Dylan Heneck
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Jul 8, 2016
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You're probably thinking "He's only done this review because his name is Dylan." But it's not just because their moniker has my name in it.
To be honest if this ditty was submitted to me I would review it nine times out of ten. The one outlier being...
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Sounds like:
Leon Bridges,
Aloe Blacc,
Otis Redding
By
Tobias Handke
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Jun 24, 2016
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Icelandic up-and-comer Júnrus Meyvant delivers another taste of his forthcoming debut, Floating Harmonies, with the groovy single "Mighty Backbone."
The track captures the essence of northern soul, with Meyvant's cascading vocals and upbeat R&B ...
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Sounds like:
Leon Bridges,
Aloe Blacc,
Otis Redding
By
Tobias Handke
on
Apr 14, 2016
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It's easy to hear why talented up-and-comer Júníus Meyvant won "Best Newcomer" at the Icelandic Music Awards earlier this year. His latest single "Neon Experience" is a gorgeous retro-soul shaker with traces of joyful pop sensibilities that will lea...
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Sounds like:
Otis Redding,
Michael Kiwanuka
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Chaze Matakala
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Mar 23, 2015
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The Italian-Scot soul siren Paolo Nutini brightened up Cape Town last week at the magical Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
I had the pleasure of having my heart filled with the raspy blues of Paolo on Wednesday. Dusk was warm and my picnic scattered ...
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Sounds like:
Sam Cooke,
Otis Redding,
Lee Fields,
Al Green,
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Matt Ho
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Mar 1, 2015
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It's hard not to think of Leon Bridges as an old soul: he dresses like a stylish 1950's sartorial man on stage; all his photos on Instagram are taken in black and white, a lot of which capture things that are vintage, or at least look the part; his b...
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