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The Screaming Eagle Of Soul, Charles Bradley, has released his sophomore album 'Victim of Love' via Daptone Records. 'Victim of Love' is Charles Bradley's second full release following his break-through debut in 2011, offering up another bevy of soul-laden tracks interwoven with the Menahan Street Band's distinct groove. Bradley first broke into the mainstream's gaze in 2011 on the strength of debut release 'No Time For Dreaming,' and has since elevated himself into the upper echelon of contemporary soul music, touching listeners and concert goers with his unique story and unbridled determination. If Charles Bradley's debut 'No Time [...]

Last week we were treated to an impressive lineup on Jools Holland with Alabama Shakes , Jack White , and Grimes , and this week's episode was just as good. St. Vincent played "Cruel" from her latest album "Strange Mercy" , Damon Albarn dropped "Apple Carts" from his "Dr Dee" [...]

Photo by Kisha Bari​Talking to Charles Bradley is almost as intense as listening Charles Bradley sing. No one knows this better than the man himself. When Gimme Noise reaches him via phone in Brooklyn

Charles Bradley and the Menahan Street Band celebrate their explosive debut with a tour of North America and Australia.

As much as we try to stay on top of new releases, every year there's inevitably is a handful of albums that slip under our collective radars, only managing to grab our attention months down the line. Thus is the case with the with remarkable story behind No Time For Dreaming , the debut record from the 63-year-old soul singer Charles Bradley , which was released via Daptone Records at the beginning of this year. Bradley's dreams of becoming a musician began all the back in 1962, when his sister took him to see James Brown play [...]

I have this problem that when I really and truly enjoy an album I tend not to write about it, so I really don't know why anybody reads this site when all the good stuff is missing. But I'm changing that and will be inundating you with everything I've loved in the past few months. I can't promise good writing, but I can promise words and phrases like "fun!", "danced in my underwear", and "holy crap, I loved this at first listen." So let's get going. Charles Bradley - The World (Is [...]

• Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up In Flames)

New video for Charles Bradley's "The World (Is Going Up In Flames)." It's from the album No Time For Dreaming , which is out now on Daptone .

Charles Bradley is the latest addition to the Daptone Records roster. And if you know Daptone, you should already know what kind of music I'm about to describe, and what era it comes from. Yes, Bradley's style may blend in with the classic sounds of soul, but he's got an infectious passion that can't be denied. Sample three tracks from his latest album, No Time For Dreaming , below: -

Charles Bradley tricked me. I found "The World (Is Going Up In Flames) on Aquarium Drunkard, and, as I'm wont to do, I listened to the music without reading the incredibly informative and well written information these fellows continuously produce.  I thought to myself "I love how much old, wonderful soul is floating out in the [...]

• Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up In Flames)

Charles Bradley is heading out this month for an extensive tour in support of his captivating, raw and honest debut record, No Time For Dreaming, which hits stores January 25th via Daptone imprint Dunham Records.  The 62-year old soul singer kicks off his U.S. tour opening for Sharon Jones & ...