In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

With an incredible ability to make music that is simultaneously both new and nostalgic, there's no wonder that Thee Sacred Souls has become one of the most exciting new artists of the past couple of years. Taking inspiration from the classic 'oldies' in the pop music canon, they take influence from doo-wop, chicano soul and classic gospel to craft a sound that led to their 2022 self-titled debut album to be named in KCRW's top-10 albums.