The Inner Soul
The Inner Soul is Car Boot Soul Records' blog. Here we talk about record labels, artists and genres we love. We will also feature guides and info on collecting and the history of recorded music. And stories of how and where we've found our collections.
The Inner Soul
Studio One: The Heartbeat of Reggae
Few labels hold as much weight in reggae's rich history as Studio One. Founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1950s, Studio One became a cornerstone...
Studio One: The Heartbeat of Reggae
Few labels hold as much weight in reggae's rich history as Studio One. Founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1950s, Studio One became a cornerstone...
Arhoolie Records: Preserving the Soul of Americ...
Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records vividly recalls the moment that sparked his lifelong passion for American roots music. “One day, a friend of mine invited me to see a movie...
Arhoolie Records: Preserving the Soul of Americ...
Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records vividly recalls the moment that sparked his lifelong passion for American roots music. “One day, a friend of mine invited me to see a movie...
Featured Label: ECM Records
ECM Records: A Deep Dive into a Legendary Label ECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) is not just a record label; it's a beacon of innovation in the world of music....
Featured Label: ECM Records
ECM Records: A Deep Dive into a Legendary Label ECM (Edition of Contemporary Music) is not just a record label; it's a beacon of innovation in the world of music....
Larry Levan: Ten Tracks from Paradise
Larry Levan is widely celebrated as one of the greatest DJs of all time. As the main attraction at the iconic Paradise Garage, a venue designed with him in mind,...
Larry Levan: Ten Tracks from Paradise
Larry Levan is widely celebrated as one of the greatest DJs of all time. As the main attraction at the iconic Paradise Garage, a venue designed with him in mind,...
Five Reasons to love the Compact Disc
In a world where streaming services reign supreme and vinyl is in the mainstream again, the humble CD often finds itself relegated to the dusty corners of music collections. But...
Five Reasons to love the Compact Disc
In a world where streaming services reign supreme and vinyl is in the mainstream again, the humble CD often finds itself relegated to the dusty corners of music collections. But...
Exploring Avant-Garde Jazz: A Journey Through 5...
We recently acquired a collection of rare avant-garde jazz records, and I must admit I struggled at first. Avant-garde jazz, a genre pushing beyond traditional swing, bebop, hard bop, and...
Exploring Avant-Garde Jazz: A Journey Through 5...
We recently acquired a collection of rare avant-garde jazz records, and I must admit I struggled at first. Avant-garde jazz, a genre pushing beyond traditional swing, bebop, hard bop, and...