Twenty-five years ago Phil Martin locked himself in his home studio in Dordrecht and recorded an album entirely by himself. Bass parts by Ton van der Kolk, guitar by Ron Smith and everything else by Phil: drums, keys, programming and arrangements. That album was Mystical Funk and it became the blueprint for what Social Beats […]
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After more than twenty years of releasing soul, funk, jazz and roots music, we felt it was time for a fresh look. Our completely redesigned website brings together the full catalogs of both Social Beats Records and Sheephead Records in one place. Explore releases from artists like The Soul Snatchers, The Jazzinvaders, Laura Vane & […]
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Ze werden nooit zo beroemd als Nielson, Merol of The Zipps, maar Dordrecht kende in de afgelopen vijftig jaar tientallen lokaal bekende popbands. Hun muziek is vanaf vandaag voor de hele wereld online te beluisteren op Spotify. ,,Dit is echt een stukje Dordtse muziekgeschiedenis.’’ – André Oerlemans 16-11-24, 06:00 Dordrecht kende in de jaren 70, 80 […]
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In 1998 verscheen, dankzij de inspanningen van Stichting B.C.A., de verzamel-cd Rondje Dordt – Pop uit de Drechtstreek. Een toepasselijke naam voor het ronde, glimmende schijfje met daarop een keur aan artiesten die actief waren in de Dordtse popscene van de jaren ’90. Nu, ruim 25 jaar later, vinden wij bij Sheephead Records het een […]
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In the realm of music, certain artists have the power to transport us to a different time and place, evoking a sense of nostalgia and joy. Dutch musician and producer Phil Martin is one such artist, driven by his passion for the West Coast music scene and the distinctive sounds of the late 70s. With […]
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A love story between English and Dutch musicians that started over a decade ago is still alive in Lockdown 2020 and showing devotion to releasing good music. Back in the summer of 2008 two Funk and Soul DJ’s, Tim and Ton based in the historical town of Dordrecht, Netherlands reached out over the sea to […]
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