(Volume 13 of Clifton’s Corner. Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch, shares some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the worlds of soul, r&b, funk, psych and beyond.) I know I’ve said this before, but coming from a band background myself, it’s always exciting for me to [...]

(Volume 12 of Clifton’s Corner. Every other week on the blog Clifton Weaver, aka DJ Soft Touch, shares some of his favorite spins, old and new, in the worlds of soul, r&b, funk, psych and beyond.) Much maligned and often misunderstood, for years disco divided music fans. Some connected with the dance grooves. For others, [...]

It’s been said that, “Hidden treasures bear the greatest riches” and in my opinion, this quote is more applicable than ever. On the surface, it looks like there is a dearth of quality music. The charts have never been more vapid and TV contests have reduced musical art to a game show. But fear not, [...]

Our weekly two hour show on SIRIUS/XMU, channel 35, can now be heard twice, every Friday – Noon EST with an encore broadcast at Midnight EST. SIRIUS 231: Jean Michel Bernard – Generique Stephane ++ Bosques – Heya ++ Screaming Lord Sutch – Flashing Lights ++ The Girls – Chico’s Girl ++ Eddie Beram – Riot [...]

I remember the first time I heard Alice Russell’s voice. Blown away doesn’t even begin to describe the feeling. I can only describe it as devastating, in the best possible way, and awesome (and I say that as a supporter of the campaign to the stop the misuse of the word). My introduction to Alice [...]