Daptone Records launches Penrose , a new imprint poised to usher in a whole new era of soulful sounds. Founded by Daptone Records’ own Bosco Mann after building a new recording studio in his hometown of Riverside, California, Penrose will showcase the most exciting acts emerging on the blossoming SoCal souldies scene today.
For its inaugural release, the label offers up five singles by five artists: Thee Sacred Souls from San Diego; Jason Joshua from Miami; East L.A. mainstays Thee Sinseers , and The Altons ; and Altadena veterans, Los Yesterdays . All five singles are available today as a digital EP called Presenting Penrose Records . The tracks will also be available as individual 45 vinyl records (with an additional b-side) and as a full digital compilation called Penrose Records Vol.1 . out April 10. PRE-ORDER
There will also be a handful of Penrose showcases around California in March and April.
Penrose Records Showcases
Featuring a special acoustic performance by Vicky Tafoya
Friday, March 27th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Paramount
Saturday, March 28th – Riverside, CA @ TBA
Sunday, March 29th – San Diego, CA @ The Sideyard
Thursday, April 2nd – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
Friday, April 3rd – Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55
Saturday, April 4th – Oakland, CA @ Eli’s Mile High Club
Compilation Tracklist
1. Thee Sacred Souls “Can I Call You Rose”?
2. Thee Sacred Souls “Weak For Your Love”
3. Thee Sinseers “Seems Like”
4. Thee Sinseers “Seems Like” (Instrumental)
5. Jason Joshua “Language of Love”
6. Jason Joshua “La Vida Es Fria”
7. The Altons “When You Go (That’s When You’ll Know)”
8. The Altons “Over Over”
9. Los Yesterdays “Tell Me I’m Dreaming”
10. Los Yesterdays “Time”
One Response
Hello, I was curious if the Penrose Vol 1 will ever be availiable on 12″ if so, when? I’m a big listener to all the music on the new album and would love a response