Stax Archives • Wax Vinyl Records

Melodic & Harmonic Exploration in “Fancy Future” by STAX + Max Stadtfeld

June 8, 2024 by v1nylm@tt

“Fancy Future,” the title track of the upcoming album by STAX + Max Stadtfeld, set to be released on June 21, offers an engaging experience. The track is characterized by its captivating melodic ideas, driven primarily by the flute, which takes centre stage with its intricate and expressive lines. The rhythmic section provides a relaxed … Read more

Song of the Day | Rufus Thomas – (Do The) Push And Pull

August 21, 2019March 12, 2018 by v1nylm@tt

Get on up, get on down, get on up, take it round and round…here’s a classic Stax Records track from 1970. Enjoy!

Stax / Volt Tour 1967 – Live In Norway

August 21, 2019May 26, 2014 by v1nylm@tt

Classic concert filmed in Norway during the 1967 Stax tour featuring performances from Booker T & The MGs (Green Onions and Red Beans And Rice), Arthur Conley (Sweet Soul Music and In The Midnight Hour), Sam and Dave (Hold On and I’m Coming), Eddie Floyd (Raise Your Hand), the Mar-Keys (Philly Dog and Last Night) … Read more

Altameda – Body Spray: Nostalgia and Escapism Wrapped in Alt-Folk Rock
Altameda return with their latest single Body Spray, blending elements of alternative folk, Americana, and rock in a sound that feels both familiar and forward-looking. The track opens with a strong melodic foundation and is driven by emotive, rousing vocals that give shape to its central themes — longing, memory, and escape. Lyrically, Body Spray ... Read more
Kevin Driscoll – You Could Have Told Me: Acoustic Energy with a Cinematic Edge
Kevin Driscoll’s new release You Could Have Told Me is a well-crafted acoustic track, driven by rhythmic guitar patterns and a vocal delivery that carries both tension and restraint. It’s a performance that suggests something much bigger underneath — as though the song could explode into a full-band arrangement at any moment, but chooses instead ... Read more
Calibro 35 – Discomania: A Funky Reimagining of Umiliani’s Classic
Calibro 35 return with a sharp and vibrant new single, Discomania — a bold reinterpretation of Piero Umiliani’s 1978 cosmic disco track. Delivered with a rhythmic edge and a confident grasp of groove, their version leans into Afrobeat territory while keeping the strong melodic core of the original intact. The track blends vintage textures with ... Read more
Joanne Bird – I Might As Well: A Thoughtful Track from Upcoming EP Railroad Tracks
Joanne Bird’s latest single, I Might As Well, introduces her EP Railroad Tracks with a gentle, reflective composition that blends indie folk with touches of Americana and jazz. The track opens with soft instrumentation and steady acoustic guitar, soon joined by a vocal delivery that feels both personal and controlled. There’s an understated charm in ... Read more
Cam Blake – Endless: A Reflective Acoustic Track Written in the Wake of Heartbreak
“Endless” by Cam Blake is a stripped-back, intimate track that captures a personal moment of emotional clarity. The arrangement is minimal—just voice and guitar—but the production gives it a warm, airy quality. Blake’s vocal performance carries the song, combining gentle phrasing with a strong melodic line that draws attention to the lyrics. Written in Canada ... Read more