This year has been a mixed bag for Soul Motive, plagued by delays but still delivering some amazing music. Eleven Tigers' 'Clouds are Mountains', Headhunter and Geiom with Luvdup and Luna respectively and Julio Bashmore's Batak Groove and Around. We had hoped to be further down our release schedule by this time, but with distribution and some legal matters, we have had to put even Phaeleh back till our first release in 2011. Next year is quite exciting, music from Phaeleh, Eleven Tigers, Peverelist, Dark Sky, Macc and Coleco's debut album in just the opening months. We'll introduce Type to the label as well as some other very exciting talent. Some of the artwork has been exceptional (imo) as well, our man Shifteye http://www.shifteye.com has done a lot. Headhunter and Geiom's being a particular favourite.
We also had our first label parties! Woowee, they're a lot of fun, some busier than other
Bristol, Glasgow and Brussels so far and the big one this Friday in Bristol:
(For which we are giving away 3 free tickets: http://www.soulmotive.co.uk/site/?p=846 )
Every year I see artists and labels always say '2011 is our year/my time/when we're doing it big', I won't say that. It will be a very interesting year as the label begins to focus more on live performers and maybe even bands towards the end of the year. I'm genuinely excited (and nervous) to see what comes of it all. I will as always keep y'all up to date on possible via DSF and : http://www.soulmotive.co.uk/
