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The Second Release from Aloha Got Soul: Mike Lundy's "Nothin Like Dat Funky Funky Music"
"I found that special find". Look closely, and you'll see those words inscribed in the dead wax on the flip side of AGS-7002, the second release from the Aloha Got Soul blog-turned-label (but still a blog!). The idea came to me in January after picking up a copy of RVNG Intl's anthology music by Ariel Kalma. RVNG's attention to packaging quality is consistently superb, all the way down to the dead wax. The Kalma release featured different phrases etched on each side. Inspired, I wanted to do the same for AGS-7002. So I texted Mike Lundy to make sure I...
Release Parties in June: Mike Lundy's second 7-inch single (AGS-7002)
The second release from Aloha Got Soul is here. After months of waiting for the test pressings to arrive (thanks to Record Store Day for the springtime delays at the pressing plant!), the second 7-inch from Mike Lundy is on schedule for worldwide release on June 22, 2015. The single will be available from the Aloha Got Soul online shop and select retailers worldwide. We've also made the tracks digitally available on Bandcamp and all major digital outlets. Just like Mike's first release in January, we're celebrating with two parties in Honolulu, plus two parties in London and one in...
A Spectacular First Release: Mike Lundy Recap
First and foremost, thank you all who attended the release parties in sunny Honolulu and chilly Chicago and London. We had a great time making this record available in-person to those who attended the events. (Unfortunately I was only able to supply Chicago with 5 copies, so big ups to the ones who got to Punch House early to grab one!). The label launch party at Bevy coincided with our monthly Soul Time In Hawaii gig, which I found to be the perfect way to celebrate: good vibes, good drinks, and good music with myself and Oliver Seguin as the...
AGS-7001 Release Parties: Honolulu, London, Chicago
Official label launch and release parties in Honolulu and London.
The First Release from Aloha Got Soul: Mike Lundy's "The Rhythm Of Life" on 45
It's nearly here, friends: the first release on the new Aloha Got Soul record label. I want to take some time to update you what's been going on since making the official announcement last November. Firstly, here's what the inaugural release sounds like: "The Rhythm Of Life" and "Tropic Lightning" were originally released in 1980 on Mike Lundy's LP, The Rhythm Of Life, now known throughout the world's record collecting community as a Hawaiian holy grail. Mike Lundy exclusively licensed the tracks to Aloha Got Soul. We're releasing a second 45 off TROL after this one, and we'll be doing...