Stories — Releases

We're honored to announce the reissue of Gordon Broad's debut LP, Broad Way, recorded in 1969 at Sounds Of Hawaii studio and released in 1970 on Gordon's own label, Broad Records.  The project was one of countless recordings Gordon has done throughout his music career. Not content with just being a singer or a songwriter, Gordon has produced dozens (if not hundreds) of recording sessions, owned a record label, ran his own recording studio (which he opened after working for Herb Ono at Sounds Of Hawaii), and even launched Hawaii's first karaoke business that specialized in local music (it was...

Disco Island finally dips into the sea of physical releases with, ISLAND-001, a limited 7-inch featuring two takes on the classic island song "Windward Skies" from producers Smooth Taka and Bercasi.  100 copies only, no repress. Grab the 7" here. Launched in January 2020 as a DJ-friendly sublabel, Aloha Got Soul's Disco Island imprint offers edits, remixes and original tracks from AGS and friends. Smooth Taka on Bandcamp. Bercasi on Bandcamp.

Now available on digital platforms: Nova's 1980 LP. Nova, led by singer Checo Tohomaso, was one of several soulful party bands during the golden era of Hawaii's contemporary music scene in the late 1970s and early 80s. The band’s infectious gospel-funk-disco can be heard on their sole release, a self-titled 1980 LP that feels like one giant joy-loving frenzy recorded live in the studio. (Check out the Marvin Gaye-inspired “I Feel Like Getting Down”). Nova by Nova Nova (as listed on the LP):Checo Tohomas / Keyboards, Lead and Background VocalsLisa Long / Lead and Background VocalsSandy L. Wyatt II /...

In response to the ongoing crisis in Los Angeles, we've curated a benefit compilation featuring 52 artists from Hawaii and around the world. Most tracks are previously unreleased — and several were recorded expressly for this project. 100% of proceeds will go to verified sources to relief efforts (see the Bandcamp release page for more details).  This was a huge effort to organize and we're grateful for everyone's participation. Last Tuesday, we started contacting artists on the label, friends we've made at record shop, and musicians we've connected with in-person and online over the years. By Saturday, 52 artists submitted...

Aloha Got Soul presents Mix Plate, a compilation of new music from emerging artists who call Hawai‘i home. These are the sounds of Hawai‘i today. Releasing November 29, 2024 on limited black vinyl and digital. Pre-orders begin on November 1st. Mix Plate grew from a desire to support emerging artists and young musicians from Hawai’i. Since its formation, Aloha Got Soul has existed primarily as a reissue label with a particular focus on the 1970s and 1980s; but those decades are becoming ever distant from our present day. So, while it’s been important for us as a label to shine...