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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...
Hawaiian Salt
Hawaiian Salt officially dropped last week. Now you can download a free, fully tracked version of the mix. Yup, 27 tracks of funk, soul and groove music created right here in Hawaii.
Interview: Mike Lundy & The Rhythm Of Life (2013)
Mike Lundy's The Rhythm Of Life is as serious of a 'holy grail' as they come. It's funky as hell, rare, and every song is channeled from the furthest reaches possible within one man's soul. Mike Lundy goes deep, is what I'm trying to say.