The Tibbs

The Tibbs deliver a masterclass in the 'New Old Stock' soul sound, capturing the crackle and heat of a 1960s R&B revue without feeling like a museum piece. Their music is built on a foundation of tight, punchy drumming and a horn section that hits with the precision of a heavyweight boxer. It is the kind of sound that fills a room instantly, carrying the weight of analog history while maintaining a fresh, modern urgency.

What sets them apart is the sheer grit of the performance. While many retro-soul acts lean into the sweetness of the genre, The Tibbs embrace the sweat and the gravel. The vocals are powerful and unvarnished, cutting through dense arrangements of Hammond organ and driving basslines. There is a palpable sense of a live band locked in a room together, pushing each other to find the deepest possible pocket.

Start with 'Another Shot Fired' to hear the band at their most cohesive. It is a perfect entry point for anyone who loves the Daptone aesthetic but wants something with a slightly more European, garage-inflected edge. It is music for people who believe that soul should be felt in the chest as much as the heart.