

Coyote Interview I NuNorthern Soul Artist Q&A
Coyote return to NuNorthern Soul with The Higher The Sky, The Deeper The Ocean, a six-track mini LP building on their 2022 release Everything Moves, Nothing Rests. The duo continue to explore downtempo rhythms, dub textures and ambient tones, shaped by their work on Is It Balearic? Recordings and beyond. Includes Q&A, pre-order info and a free Bandcamp listening session on 22 April.

Phat Phil Cooper
2 days ago2 min read


Tambores En Benirras Interview | NuNorthern Soul Artist Q&A
An in-depth Q&A with Tambores En Benirras on escapism, Ibiza inspiration, creative process and the new studio album on NuNorthern Soul.

Phat Phil Cooper
Feb 76 min read


The Genesis of the Selected Works Series
The Selected Works series on NuNorthern Soul began as a practical response to a stalled compilation project. What started with direct collaboration with Ryo Kawasaki evolved into a selective framework for revisiting important catalogues through trust, access and dialogue. Each release is artist-led, carefully licensed, contextualised through in-depth sleeve notes, and presented with hand-cut stencil artwork by Chris Maude. Selected Works moves slowly by design, documenting mu

Phat Phil Cooper
Jan 44 min read


Cofio / Recorda / Remembrance: A Chapter in the NuNorthern Soul Story
A celebration of memory, culture, and connection between Wales and the Balearics.
As NuNorthern Soul continues to build a catalogue of music rooted in reflection, discovery, and timeless expression, this blog post takes a deeper dive into one of the label’s most meaningful projects.
On 1st March 2024, NuNorthern Soul unveiled Cofio / Recorda / Remembrance — a release that transcends the idea of a conventional record.

Phat Phil Cooper
Oct 4, 20254 min read


JILO – Mirage’s Colours (NUNS072D)
One of the joys of running NuNorthern Soul is discovering artists who bring something fresh and heartfelt to the Balearic sound. JILO is one of those.

Phat Phil Cooper
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Balearic Americana: B.J. Smith’s Dedications To The Greats Vol.4 With Joe Harvey-Whyte
B.J. Smith returns to NuNorthern Soul with Dedications To The Greats Vol. 4 — reimagining Billy Swan’s Don’t Be Cruel in three expansive, Balearic-tinged versions.

Phat Phil Cooper
Aug 26, 20252 min read


NuNorthern Soul: 2025 So Far
We’re halfway through the year and NuNorthern Soul has already delivered a run of varied and well-received releases. From debut...

Phat Phil Cooper
Aug 24, 20252 min read


Ondas Horizontales Remixes: NuNorthern Soul’s New Balearic Chapter
NuNorthern Soul returns with Ondas Horizontales Remixes — Balearic reworks from Ruf Dug, Steve Cobby, Andres y Xavi and Simon Sheldon.

Phat Phil Cooper
Aug 22, 20252 min read


A Sunlit Journey: Exploring Balearic Soundscape Through NuNorthern Soul
Explore the sound of Balearic music through the defining releases of NuNorthern Soul. Featuring tracks from BJ Smith, Ron Basejam, Jasper van’t Hof, Ryo Kawasaki, and Balaphonic, this deep dive captures the soul and spirit of a label built on atmosphere and emotion.

Phat Phil Cooper
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Roots Artefact: From Seafront Hi-Fi to NuNorthern Soul
Roots Artefact rooted in the rich heritage of reggae and sound system culture.

Phat Phil Cooper
Aug 10, 20253 min read
