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A new chapter in B.J. Smith’s long-running Dedications To The Greats series on NuNorthern Soul.

Wrekin’ Havoc take on B.J.’s versions of Outkast’s Hey Ya and Prototype, turning them into low-slung, dubbed-out dancefloor excursions, while Estonia’s Roots Artefact goes deeper with two spacious Dub Earth versions of Don’t Be Cruel.

The early DJ feedback has been lovely:

“4 excellent mixes, the Dub Earth versions are especially lovely” — Nick Warren

“Loving both of the dubs, deep, psychedelic and horizontal, when the killer conga lines kick in totally works for me!” — Jason Boardman

“Dub delights!” — Bill Brewster

It’s always interesting hearing what happens when you hand familiar material over to producers with a completely different perspective, and these four versions take B.J.’s originals into some very different places.

Available now on Bandcamp and across the usual digital platforms:

https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nuns083

Would love to hear which version people are feeling.

Hi all, I run the UK label NuNorthern Soul and wanted to share our latest release, Organic Matters by Balaphonic, aka producer, DJ and percussionist Danny Ward (Moodymanc).

It’s a six-track release bringing together Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, Balearic grooves, dub and deeper electronic sounds, with a strong emphasis on live instrumentation.

There are some great collaborations across the record too, including Brazilian jazz legend Flora Purim & Diana Moreira-Purim, Robin Dewhurst, Balearadelica and Katya Gabeli.

If that combination sounds like your thing, you can listen, stream, buy or find the vinyl here:

https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nuns082

Would genuinely be interested to hear what tracks people connect with.

New today from NuNorthern Soul, Organic Matters is the latest release from Balaphonic, aka Danny Ward.

Six tracks exploring Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, jazz, Balearic grooves, dub and deep house, with live percussion and organic instrumentation running throughout.

The release features collaborations with Flora Purim & Diana Moreira-Purim, Robin Dewhurst, Balearadelica and Katya Gabeli, moving between sun-soaked Latin rhythms, strings-led dancefloor grooves and more reflective downtempo moments.

Available now on vinyl, download and all streaming platforms.

Listen / buy / find your preferred stockist here:

https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nuns082

The Mondo Love & Betrayal debut album lands on 11th September via NuNorthern Soul, and if you’re planning on listening, a pre-save on Spotify or Apple Music would be massively appreciated.

It might seem like a small thing, but those early pre-saves really do help get the algorithms working and give the album a better chance of reaching more people when it’s released.

You can also pre-order the vinyl now — standard black vinyl direct from NuNorthern Soul Bandcamp, which will also be available through your local record shops and stores, or the limited clear vinyl edition exclusive to Rough Trade.

And for anyone in the Nottingham area, there’s a free Rough Trade Nottingham in-store Q&A + DJ set on 18th September.

Everything — pre-save, vinyl pre-orders and Nottingham in-store details — is here:

https://nunorthernsoul.lsnto.me/nunsmlblppresave

If vinyl is your thing, that’s great, but please hit one of those streaming pre-save buttons and help us out.

Gracias x

Thought I'd introduce an artist who deserves a bit more attention from dub fans.

George Solar is an Ibiza-based producer, percussionist and DJ whose music sits somewhere between Balearic, ambient, downtempo and dub. Rather than making traditional roots or steppers, his productions borrow heavily from dub's sense of space, echo, restraint and deep low-end, creating music that's equally at home at sunset, on headphones or through a good sound system.

His catalogue includes the Los Rayos in Dub album, featuring versions from Dubvisionist, Chris Coco, Ken Fan, Beach Messiah and Jin Yerei, alongside the recent Moonbeams in Dub remix series, which continues that dubwise approach with fresh interpretations from a range of producers.

If you're into artists like Rhythm & Sound, Dub Syndicate, Gaudi, Ott, Deepchord or anything that explores the more atmospheric side of dub, you might find something to enjoy here.

Bandcamp:
https://george-solar.bandcamp.com/music

I'd be interested to hear what other people in this sub think about this more Balearic, ambient approach to dub.

Every summer we put together a special release that offers a glimpse of what's coming next on NuNorthern Soul, and we're giving away a batch of Bandcamp download codes for Summer Selections Six.

Now in its sixth year, the Summer Selections series has become a yearly tradition, bringing together Balearic grooves, downtempo gems, dubbed-out soundscapes and poolside sunset music from across the NuNorthern Soul family. It's also a chance to hear exclusive tracks from forthcoming releases before they arrive in full.

This edition features music from Wrekin' Havoc, B.J. Smith, Sasha Foam, Roots Artefact, Visions of Light, Lonely Deckchair and Perth Lewis, showcasing everything from atmospheric electronica and Balearic dub to slow-motion dancefloor grooves and leftfield house.

🎧 Listen to or purchase the EP:
https://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com/album/summer-selections-six

🎟️ Redeem your free download code:
https://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com/yum

Please only claim one code, and if you use one, leave a comment with the code you've taken so everyone knows what's still available.

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If you enjoy the EP, we'd love it if you followed NuNorthern Soul on Bandcamp and explored the rest of the catalogue.

If you're new to NuNorthern Soul and would like to learn more about the label, our artists and our philosophy, visit:
https://www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/about

Thanks for supporting independent artists and labels, and enjoy the music!

Hi everyone,

I run the independent UK label NuNorthern Soul, and on 24 July we're releasing a new album by Lonely Deckchair that I thought might appeal to people here.

The album blends Balearic, ambient and downtempo sounds with gentle grooves and field recordings, inspired by childhood memories, family and revisiting places that have shaped your life. It's reflective without being melancholy, and hopefully one of those records that works equally well on headphones, at sunset or during a long drive.

We're also doing a couple of events before release:

22 July – an online Bandcamp Listening Session where we'll play the album in full and chat about how it came together.
https://lonelydeckchair.bandcamp.com/merch/lonely-deckchair-listening-session

Apple Stump Records (Nantwich, UK) – the in-store event has sold out, but they'll have plenty of vinyl available on the day, with Lonely Deckchair DJing and signing copies.
https://www.applestumprecords.com/event-details/lonely-deckchair-instore

If you'd like to hear it or pre-order a copy, here's the Bandcamp page:
https://lonelydeckchair.bandcamp.com/album/lonely-deckchair

The album will also be available from independent record shops, online vinyl retailers and all major streaming platforms from 24 July.

Thanks for letting me share it here. Happy to answer any questions about the album, the artist or the label.

I played the sunset session at Hostal La Torre yesterday and recorded the full thing. It starts gently and properly coastal, then slowly works its way through dub, ambient-leaning Balearica, odd little left turns, some familiar voices and eventually a bit of Italian pop vibes, and wonky disco .

There is new music in there from George Solar, Lonely Deckchair, Visions Of Light and Balaphonic, alongside Pacific Coliseum, Chris Coco, Jura Soundsystem, Coyote, Pet Shop Boys, Sade, SAULT, Jean Carn and plenty more.

Hope some of you enjoy the selections.

https://soundcloud.com/phatphilcooper/ss002

We've put together a Spotify playlist with all of the NuNorthern Soul releases from 2026 so far.

Eleven releases across Balearic, ambient, dub, leftfield house and electronic pop, featuring Visions of Light, Perth Lewis, Mondo Love & Betrayal, Coyote, Sasha Foam, George Solar, Roots Artefact and more.

It is a proper snapshot of where the label is at this year. Follow the playlist, save anything that connects and share it around if it feels like your kind of thing.

LISTEN HERE

There’s still nothing quite like buying vinyl from a proper local record shop.

The dig. The chat. The “you might like this” from someone who actually knows their onions.

If your local shop stocks NuNorthern Soul, lovely stuff. Give them a nod from us.

You can find our stockist here https://www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/stores and if we have missed anyone, let us know and we will add them to the list.

If they don’t, ask them why not. Politely, of course. No need to start tipping over the 7-inches.

Shops can order our vinyl through Prime Direct Distribution:
https://www.primedirectdist.co.uk/contact

Or they can contact us direct:
info@nunorthernsoul.co.uk

And if you’re buying for yourself and don’t fancy leaving the house, our vinyl and merch are available on Bandcamp:
https://mynunorthernsoul.bandcamp.com/merch

Support your local record shop.
Support independent labels.
Keep good music moving in the real world.

NuNorthern Soul wax. Ask for it at the counter.