DEEPER THAN YOU KNOW
This week's ElecSoul journey drifts through soul, jazz-funk, deep house and disco, connecting timeless classics with contemporary underground sounds. From the unmistakable warmth of Isaac Hayes and Loose Ends to the deep, sun-soaked grooves of Nebraska, Ben Sun and Karol XVII & MB Valence.
I captured the Isaac Hayes track directly from the original cassette album, which was great fun and brought back a lot of memories. A big thank you to Ray Juss for inspiring me to dig back through my old cassette collection. There’s something special about revisiting these tapes music, moments and memories all wrapped together in that warm analogue sound.
Tracklist
* The Look of Love – Isaac Hayes
* Pacifics – Digable Planets
* Instant Pressure – Nebraska
* Hold That Moment – Summer Slams
* Hangin' On A String – Loose Ends
* Breezin' – Basil Hardhaus
* You Got Love (Laroye Disco Remix) – Smoke Balls, Laroye
* I Want You To Know (Nicholas & Marcoradi Rework) – Groove Committee
* Maruda (Gorges Summer Vibes Remix) – Karol XVII & MB Valence
* Beautiful Girl – Doug Gomez & Ed Ramsey
* Secret Touch – DJ Steve
* African Technology – Mxshi Mo & Hagan
* Sable Sun – Ben Sun & Jon Sable
* Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) – Donna Summer
What's On Around Stroud
Malty Story Festival 5-7 June 2026
A celebration of storytelling, performance, creativity and community, bringing together writers, performers and audiences across the Stroud district.
SITE Festival 2026
Open studios, exhibitions, installations and creative events showcasing the rich diversity of contemporary artists working throughout the Five Valleys and surrounding areas.
Brunel Goods Shed Stroud
Catch Brain Jackson live at this much-loved Stroud venue. Best known for his collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron, Jackson's work helped define the sound of progressive soul and jazz in the 1970s.
NGOMA LIVE PERCUSSION, PIANO KEYBOARD & DJS
Fri, 28 Aug 20:00 Stroud Brewery , London Rd, Brimscombe, GL5 2BY, Stroud
A journey where deep, soulful DJ sets meet spontaneous live improvisation. Ngoma blends house, jazz, soul and dub into one fluid, body-moving experience. Expect live percussion from Ronnie McGrath, keyboard wizardry from Dr. Keys, and genre-spanning DJ sets from Kate Novo, Ray Juss & Robbie Duncan.
A night not to be missed.
Book Recommendation
How to Design & Teach Workshops That Work Every Time
A practical guide packed with frameworks and techniques for designing engaging workshops, meetings and collaborative sessions. Ideal for facilitators, educators, event organisers and anyone looking to create more productive group experiences.