{"title":"The Sextones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sextones are a dynamic funk and soul band hailing from Reno, Nevada. With their infectious grooves and captivating stage presence, they have become known for delivering high-energy performances that leave audiences wanting more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in 2010, The Sextones have quickly gained recognition for their unique blend of vintage sounds with a modern twist. Influenced by legendary artists such as James Brown and Stevie Wonder, the band brings a fresh approach to the classic genres of funk and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their debut album \"Moonlight Vision\" released in 2016, The Sextones have been making waves in the music industry. Their powerful vocals, tight instrumentation, and catchy melodies have garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-cant-be-borrowed-4","title":"Love Can't Be Borrowed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Love Can't Be Borrowed\" by The Sextones produced by Kelly Finnigan - one of the soul albums of 2023 - gets a reissue on limited edition clear vinyl. 500 copies only, instant collector's item. \nBy popular demand, Record Kicks presents a reissue of the highly acclaimed soul album \"Love Can't Be Borrowed\" by US combo The Sextones on limited edition clear vinyl that drops May 24th. Produced by Kelly Finnigan of Monophonics, the album was originally released in September 2023. Unanimously praised by critics and soul fans the vinyl rapidly went sold out. The crystal clear edition is limited to 500 copies worldwide that makes it an instant collector's item.\nSophisticated, suave, and masterfully composed, the album is a sonic love letter to late 60s and early 70s soul, nodding to the giants of the genre and bowing to its unsung heroes. Drawing from their upbringings steeped in the sound, front man and guitarist Mark Sexton and bassist Alexander Korostinsky knew they wanted an album to highlight their old-school bona fides while leaving room for innovation. They found that balance in marathon recording sessions at Finnigan's Transistor Sound studio in San Rafael, California. With inspiration from artists like The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, and especially the late Curtis Mayfield, the album is drenched in the era-defining tone that can only come from its origins on analog tape. From the first notes of the opening track \"Daydreaming\", the songs shimmer and glow from one moment to the next like a summer's drive with the windows down, with steady cruise anthems like \"Beck \u0026amp; Call\" floating by like a cool breeze. \"Love Can't Be Borrowed\" is captained by Sexton's smooth falsetto and bolstered by lush guitar work, crunchy drum breaks, and molten bass lines that seep into every crack. Beyond the rhythm section, we find a delicate universe of orchestral strings, punchy horns, vibraphones, and reverb-drenched background vocals—reveling in the hallmarks of the genre as only true acolytes can.\n\nFriends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band's longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group and Daniel with the soul\/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (Colemine Records). Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones' collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight.\nReviews: \n\"The Sextones should take pole position on today's Lowrider soul scene\" Shindig Mag \n\"Accomplished and mature\" Record Collector Mag\n\"A strong set of throwback soul that mines the warm, lush, analog-rich palette of the late 1960s and early 1970s soul for its modern take on a classic sound\" KEXP\n\"Truly classic R\u0026amp;B-soul songwriting for the modern era\" KUTX\n\"It's all well up to the mark and very easy to spin from start to finish. I suggest you do exactly that, 4 stars\" Echoes Mag\n\"Record Kicks rewards us with yet another little marvel\" Rolling Stone France\n\"The Sexy Sounds of The Sextones' Retro Soul\" American Songwriter\n\"A complete knockout in my book\" SoulTracks\n\"The Sextones' Love Can't Be Borrowed is nothing short of perfection\" Goldmine Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Kicks","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50418622300491,"sku":"2200261","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_c4c10873_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726742271"},{"product_id":"love-cant-be-borrowed-2","title":"Love Can't Be Borrowed","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by Kelly Finnigan of The Monophonics, Record Kicks presents \"Love Can't Be Borrowed\", the new album by US combo The Sextones, out on September 29th. Analog soul from the high desert of Nevada.\nThe intrepid soul crusaders from Nevada's high desert have emerged from a years-long writing and recording process guided by virtuoso producer Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) with their latest offering: Love Can't Be Borrowed, to be released next September 29th via Milan heavy-weight soul label, Record Kicks.\nSophisticated, suave, and masterfully composed, the album is a sonic love letter to late 60s and early 70s soul, nodding to the giants of the genre and bowing to its unsung heroes. Drawing from their upbringings steeped in the sound, front man and guitarist Mark Sexton and bassist Alexander Korostinsky knew they wanted an album to highlight their old-school bona fides while leaving room for innovation. They found that balance in marathon recording sessions at Finnigan's Transistor Sound studio in San Rafael, California. Over the course of two years, the producer helped them break down their slate of songs to the bare essentials and add a new layer of sonic maturity. \"The ability to be vulnerable when writing your music is an important ingredient for any record,\" Korostinsky said. \"You can tell when an artist is being genuine and for a long time, we felt a little insincere with what we were doing. After working with Kelly, we started noticing that the music we were all making now was truly and finally ourselves.\"\nKelly Finnigan said: \"The Sextones made my job easy as a producer. They fully bought in to my way of thinking and stayed focused throughout the whole process. We took our time crafting the songs and did our best to capture a vibe when tape was rolling. It was a really great time making the album and we put a lot of care and love into each song. I think that comes through in the music and people will feel that.\"\nWith inspiration from artists like The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, and especially the late Curtis Mayfield, the album is drenched in the era-defining tone that can only come from its origins on analog tape. From the first notes of the opening track \"Daydreaming\", the songs shimmer and glow from one moment to the next like a summer's drive with the windows down, with steady cruise anthems like \"Beck \u0026amp; Call\" floating by like a cool breeze. Love Can't Be Borrowed is captained by Sexton's smooth falsetto and bolstered by lush guitar work, crunchy drum breaks, and molten basslines that seep into every crack. Beyond the rhythm section, we find a delicate universe of orchestral strings, punchy horns, vibraphones, and reverb-drenched background vocals—reveling in the hallmarks of the genre as only true acolytes can. \"I feel like this record is going to speak to people who understand it, and that's who we're making it for,\" Sexton said. \"I think it's going to touch a lot of people emotionally. And, selfishly, we're making it for ourselves because we just love this kind of music.\" With an authentic sound and historical appreciation, The Sextones' new album sounds like opening a time capsule from the golden era of American soul, assuring crate-diggers and casual fans alike that the legacy of the genre's past 50 years is in capable hands.\nFriends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band's longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group, whose acclaimed debut LP The Black Stone Affair was released on Record Kicks in 2021, and Daniel with the soul\/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (Colemine Records). Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones' collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight. With their recent signing to Record Kicks, the self-made heroes of soul begin a new chapter in their sonic journey, ready to scale new heights and plumb deep emotional depths in service of the genre they love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Kicks","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50431871517003,"sku":"2045990","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50431875613003,"sku":"2045992","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_62e799ac_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726860519"},{"product_id":"beck-and-call-daydreaming","title":"Beck and Call \/ Daydreaming","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Fans Of... The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, Curtis Mayfield, Kendra Morris, Aaron Frazer, Lee Fields. Sophisticated, suave, and masterfully composed, this 45 is a sonic love letter to late 60s and early 70s soul, nodding to the giants of the genre and bowing to its unsung heroes. With inspiration from artists like The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, and especially the late Curtis Mayfield, this 7\" is drenched in the era-defining tone that can only come from its origins on analog tape. From the first notes of the first track \"Beck \u0026amp; Call\", the songs shimmer and glow from one moment to the next like a summer's drive with the windows down, with a steady cruise anthem like \"Daydreaming\" floating by like a cool breeze. Friends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). Having known each other for so long, their musical chemistry is effortless and forms the foundation of the band's longevity and creative workflow. Despite their bond, each member has been able to channel their creativity into other acclaimed groups—Alexander and Mark with their cinematic-soul project Whatitdo Archive Group, whose acclaimed debut LP The Black Stone Affair was released on Record Kicks in 2021, and Daniel with the soul\/jazz group Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (Colemine Records). Flexing their creative muscle individually has only strengthened The Sextones' collective songwriting ability and heralds their formidable return to the spotlight. With their recent signing to Record Kicks, the self-made heroes of soul begin a new chapter in their sonic journey, ready to scale new heights and plumb deep emotional depths in service of the genre they love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colemine","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50443301945675,"sku":"2047020","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Sextones_-_Beck__Call_7_32254727_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727012180"},{"product_id":"without-you-bw-love-cant-be-borrowed","title":"Without You b\/w Love Can't Be Borrowed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sextones are back. The intrepid soul crusaders from Nevada’s high desert have emerged from years-long writing and recording process guided by virtuoso producer Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) with their latest offering: Love Can’t Be Borrowed the new album to be released next September 29 via Milan heavy-weight soul label, Record Kicks. With inspiration from artists like The Moments, Baby Huey, The Delfonics, and especially the late Curtis Mayfield, the album is drenched in the era-defining tone that can only come from its origins on analog tape. Friends since childhood, The Sextones are Mark Sexton (guitar, vocals), Alexander Korostinsky (bass), Daniel Weiss (drums), and Christopher Sexton (piano). 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The 45 vinyl limited to 500 copies worldwide and will be released via Record Kicks on March 10th. \n\nSide A features a cover of Northern Soul anthem \"You're So Fine\" by Papa Bear and His Cubs, a family band formed in 1963 and fronted by Eddie Disnute Sr. AKA \"Papa Bear\" and his children \"The Cubs\". The cover stays true to the original's essence—straightforward, intimate and sincere but now also includes silky background vocals from none other than Saundra Williams of the Dap-Kings. It's enchanting and irresistibly sweet soul music, just the way we like it.\n\nOn the flip side, we find a cover of the Philly Soul classic \"Cowboys To Girls\". The song was a breakout hit from Philadelphia's dream songwriting team, Gamble and Huff. \"Cowboys To Girls\" has shown its staying power over the decades and has stylistically influenced many contemporary artists. The Sextones take the best elements from the best versions and with the recent passing of Philadelphia International's Thom Bell, the release of this cover is a perfect tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Record Kicks","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50485958541643,"sku":"2010469","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_9a3a79e2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727605026"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_555c62d2_thumbnail_4096_58aa6e42-0a32-4c3a-b27e-e5e2197904e2.jpg?v=1726742250","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/the-sextones.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}