Saun and Starr

Daptone Records turns 20 this year, and in honor of the anniversary, the label will release The Daptone Super Soul Revue Live at the Apollo…

Soul and gospel great Naomi Shelton, who released two albums on Daptone, was 78.

Listen to new songs by Ashley O (Miley Cyrus/Nine Inch Nails), Sturgill Simpson, Julien Baker, Marika Hackman, Freddie Gibbs/Madlib/Anderson Paak, Dreamville, Daptone, and more.

Sharon’s recovering from pneumonia — Binky Griptite and Saun & Starr performed with The Dap Kings instead at this White House music/issues festival.

Some of you may recognize Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan Lowe from their days singing backup for Sharon Jones. Saun & Starr have now made their own album, titled Look Closer, which is out May 19 via Daptone (of course)…

and Amanda Hatfield Rough Trade NYC celebrated Record Store Day 2015 will an all-day party featuring live performances and signings. Among the highlights: the first Dresden Dolls show in NYC in five years; Sondre Lerche cut a record live to 78RPM lacquer; and Kim Gordon signed copies of her memoir, Girl in a Band…

The Dresden Dolls‘ albums Yes, Virginia (2006) and No, Virginia (2008) are being getting their first-ever vinyl release for Record Store Day 2015 (Saturday, 4/18) as a a three-LP set, The Virginia Monologues…

The Daptone label is throwing a three-day holiday party called the Super Soul Revue at NYC’s The Apollo on December 4,5 & 6 with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings and Charles Bradley playing all three nights…