Two For The Weekend: The Tibbs feat. Roxanne Hartog

Check out "Ain't It Funny" & "Give Me A Reason" by The Tibbs off their new album Keep It To Yourself out January 26th. 

Here's the scoop...

Dutch vintage soul combo The Tibbs are back with their highly anticipated new album Keep It to Yourself, to be released on LP, CD and digitally on January 26th via the Milan-based Record Kicks label. Produced by Paul Willemsen and mastered in Nashville by soul veteran Bob Olhsson (who cut vinyl for Motown back in the day), Keep It to Yourself is the band’s third album. It contains 12 vibrant tracks that'll take you back to soul music's golden era. Prepare to be swept away on a groovy odyssey with one of the most sensational and enchanting soul bands from the Netherlands!

From the very first note, The Tibbs’ musical prowess exudes a soulful, funky energy. Among the 12 new tracks on Keep it To Yourself, the high-energy stomper “Ain’t It Funny” sets the tone for the entire album. The New Orleans funk inspired “Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks” and “Chicken Bones, are followed by the ballad “In Orbit” and the Ethio-groove style floor-filler "Give Me A Reason" which in turn allow singer Roxanne Hartog to show off her impressive vocal range. The latter should go down a storm at Northern soul all-nighters. 

Based around Amsterdam, The Tibbs is a group of seasoned musicians who draw inspiration from the timeless music of the 1960s, channeling the emotional depth and raw authenticity of that era’s classics. Led by their charismatic female vocalist and backed by a powerhouse lineup of drums, guitar, bass, organ and a three-piece horn section, they have been wowing audiences with their live performances.

The Tibbs took off in 2012, working right from the start with producer Paul Willemsen (Beans & Fatback, Lefties Soul Connection, Michelle David & The Gospel Sessions). Milan-based Record Kicks, always on the lookout for rising talent with something new to offer, released The Tibbs' head-turning opening salvo Takin’ Over in 2016. In late 2018, singer Elsa Bekman decided to focus on a solo career and The Tibbs duly began their search for a worthy successor, bringing astonishing vocalist Roxanne Hartog into the fold for The Tibbs' 2020 sophomore smash, Another Shot Fired. Now, with their third album Keep It to Yourself, a testament to their dedication to keeping the soulful spirit alive, The Tibbs are poised to fulfill the promise of their debut.

Get a copy of Keep It To Yourself by The Tibbs from Record Kicks right here. Watch the video for "Ain't It Funny" and listen to an audio clip of the Ethio-style swinger "Give Me A Reason" below.