ATLANTA, GA
Soul / R&B / Funk
“They’re part of this global movement of young bands who are trying to get to the root of what soul music is today.”
Deep, raw funk. Stax-style Southern soul. Uplifting Motown-channeling anthems. Atlanta’s Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics are the heirs to the thrones of the old-school masters. But they’re much more than just a group of revivalists trying to create a period piece. Powerhouse singer Velle and her band will settle for nothing less than bringing these classic sounds glimmering into the now with a fresh new modern sheen.
Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics are a world-class modern soul revue topped off with the cherry of Velle’s sultry voice, as she deftly toggles between sweetly crooned R&B tunes and expertly belted barn -burning get-downs that can instantly jolt a roomful of wallflowers into a wild dance party. It’s this inviting and accessible bravado that has scored the band critical acclaim from outlets such as The New York Daily News, MTV, Paste and more.
The group has shared bills with megastars and indie press darlings alike, including: Erykah Badu, The XX, Goodie Mob, Gary Clark Jr., Animal Collective, Feist, and Kendrick Lamar. And they continue to blaze a trail into the hearts of music fans with their new single “Tried on a Smile,” which premiered via CNNgo.