Ikebe Shakedown vs. Ennio Morricone

While Ikebe Shakedown's swing through Ennio Morricone's "Adonai" isn't really an improvement, props for their digging efforts!

Get a copy of Ikebe Shakedown's new single "Adonai" b/w "Waiting For The Storm" directly from Colemine Records right here. 

Ikebe Shakedown vs. Jive Turkeys

Here's the classic Colemine 'Battle Record' with Ikebe Shakedown and the Jive Turkeys both taking swings at "No Answer"

Just in time for the holidays, Kelly Finnigan issues A Joyful Sound

Kelly Finnigan is joined on his soulful Christmas LP by members of the Monophonics, Dap-Kings and others.

Here's the scoop...

Kelly Finnigan's A Joyful Sound – out now on Colemine Records – is a future soul classic with all the elements of a classic R&B record, but simply with a joyful holiday lean. With an all-star supporting cast from the contemporary soul scene this record is truly a family affair with Kelly at the wheel. Featuring members of Durand Jones & The Indications, The Dap-Kings, Ghost Funk Orchestra, Monophonics, Thee Sinseers, Orgone, Ikebe Shakedown, Jason Joshua & The Beholders, The True Loves, Neal Francis, Jungle Fire, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Ben Pirani, The Jive Turkeys, The Ironsides, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Rudy De Anda, Alanna Royale, and more! Inspired by records like Atlantic's "Soul Christmas", Phil Spector's "A Christmas Gift For You" and Rotary Connection's "Peace" this album will be a record that will appeal not only to lovers of holiday music, but lovers of SOUL music in general! 

This is Kelly Finnigan's third full-album production in just under two years, including his debut LP "The Tales People Tell" and Monophonics' most recent effort "It's Only Us". He is rapidly establishing himself as a key producer, songwriter, and performer in the current soul scene. Listen to A Joyful Sound below and get a copy via Bandcamp right here. 

Ikebe Shakedown preview their new Kings Left Behind album with "Unqualified"

Brooklyn's Ikebe Shakedown are releasing their fourth album, Kings Left Behind on August 16th with a limited number on pink wax.

Here's the scoop...
Ten years ago, Ikebe Shakedown began pushing the boundaries of instrumental music. Each new track and live set has sent them deeper into combining the foundational elements of ’70s soul, raw psychedelic style, and cinematic Western soundtracks with powerful grooves and soaring melodies.

With their new release, Kings Left Behind (Colemine Records), the band is giving listeners more mystery and majesty than ever before. The album features the entire group – Barnaby Alter, drums; Dave Bourla, percussion; Vince Chiarito, bass; Robin Schmidt, guitar; Mike Buckley, tenor/baritone sax; Jason Colby, trumpet; Nadav Nirenberg, trombone – writing together, allowing each instrument and element to shine through. You'll find rhythms that punch you right in the gut, even as dreamy guitars, lush horn melodies, and vibrant string arrangements capture your imagination.

Kings Left Behind was recorded to tape by bassist, Vince Chiarito, at Hive Mind Recording, a Brooklyn studio built from the ground up and co-owned in part by Vince and saxophonist, Mike Buckley. Since it opened in 2017, Hive Mind has become a home base for the band, giving them the freedom to experiment with the textures and sounds of a genre they define as Instrumental Soul.

No matter how much things have changed over the past decade, Ikebe Shakedown has been a consistent, driving force. The band has gone from local clubs to the stages of Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, playing with some of the biggest names in music. They continue to stretch their capabilities and add to their worldwide following.

Ikebe Shakedown’s Kings Left Behind will be available on August 16th via Colemine Records. The vinyl version was pressed at Cleveland's Gotta Groove Records, stored in Gotta Groove anti-static innsersleeve and packaged in a high quality Stoughton Tip-On gatefold jacket which includes a download card. The pink wax edition is limited to 1500 copies. Pre-order a copy right here. See the complete tracklist following the clips for "Unqualified" and a performance of "Assassin" off their previous album, 2017's The Way Home (Colemine).

Ikebe Shakedown – Kings Left Behind (Colemine)

1. Not Another Drop
2. Unqualified
3. The Witness
4. Mary’s Corner
5. Horses
6. Hammer Into Anvil
7. Over My Head
8. No Going Back
9. Kings Left Behind
10. Not Another Drop (Reprise)

Preview Ikebe Shakedown's new album The Way Home

There were only 750 copies pressed of Ikebe Shakedown's bumpin' fourth album – better move quick.  

Ikebe Shakedown @ Nathan Phillips Square, Wednesday

Get down with Brooklyn's Ikebe Shakedown for free at Nathan Phillips Square starting at 6:30 pm.

Brooklyn's Ikebe Shakedown opens for Lee Fields @ The Horseshoe, Tuesday

Check out Ikebe Shakedown's latest Ubiquity album "Stone By Stone" right here.