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Low Cut Connie

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Low Cut Connie is a rock and roll band based in Philadelphia, PA. The band has been recognized for their high-energy live show, of which the Los Angeles Weekly said, “Their ferocious live show…is unmatched in all of rock right now.” They were recently called “the essence of what rock n roll should be” by Greg Kot (Sound Opinions / NPR) …

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Those Pretty Wrongs

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Those Pretty Wrongs are Jody Stephens and Luther Russell, two old friends and veterans of the music scene in different ways. Jody was the drummer for the legendary band Big Star and now helps run equally legendary Ardent Studios in Memphis. Luther Russell was the leader of seminal roots-rock band The Freewheelers and is now an acclaimed solo artist and producer. It was …

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Orquesta Akokán

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Daptone Records is proud to introduce Orquesta Akokán, a big band collective of Havana’s top musicians both young and old,  joining forces with some of the most creative and spirited talents of New York’s Latin music scene. Born out of a shared vision by singer José “Pepito” Gómez, producer Jacob Plasse, and arranger Michael Eckroth, the group reinvigorates the sound …

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Devon Gilfillian

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Devon Gilfillian fires twin barrels of gospel-blues and southern soul on his debut EP. Fueled by groove, guitar, and the powerful punch of Gilfillian’s voice, the songs shine a light on a young songwriter who grew up outside of Philadelphia, absorbing everything from the R&B swagger of Al Green and Ray Charles to the rock & roll heroics of Jimi …