

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
7 days ago4 min read


Craft, Colour and Connection — Chris Maude’s Artwork for Jasper Van’t Hof’s Pili Pili Retrospective
NuNorthern Soul’s latest retrospective, Pili Pili – Selected Works 1984–2002, celebrates Jasper Van’t Hof’s groundbreaking Afro-fusion collective and the hand-crafted sleeve art by Manchester’s Chris Maude. Blending music and visual craft, Maude’s layered stencil technique and earthy palette reflect Pili Pili’s rhythmic energy and spiritual warmth — a perfect harmony between sound, story and design.

Phat Phil Cooper
Oct 9, 20253 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


When the World Stood Still: Streaming Through the Slowdown
Back in 2020, when the world pressed pause, I was asking myself what role music could play in a moment of global stillness. Clubs were closed, dance floors silent, and the familiar rhythm of daily life was replaced with uncertainty and a strange, collective hush.

Phat Phil Cooper
Sep 23, 20252 min read


In the Studio with Be.Lanuit: Crafting a Remix for Archeo’s 10 Year Celebration
I’m really happy to share some news about a new remix I’ve worked on with my friend and fellow Ibiza resident Be.Lanuit for Archeo Recordings’ 10 Year Anniversary Series. This project has been a real pleasure to be part of, not only because of the label’s legacy but also because of the history of the original record.

Phat Phil Cooper
Sep 12, 20252 min read






