The entire history of Philadelphia International Records can’t be captured in a box. That’s why this whole month, Consequence will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic label with a number of soul features. But we’re kicking things off with, well, a box. That’s the Vinyl Me, Please The Story of Philadelphia International Records vinyl anthology box set, to be precise. This exclusive collection features eight classic Philly soul albums AAA-mastered by Bernie Grundman and pressed onto uniquely colored vinyl. Included in the box are The O’Jays’ Back Stabbers, Billy Paul’s 360 Degrees of Billy Paul, MFSB’s Love Is the Message, The Three Degrees’ 1973 self-titled record, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ Wake Up Everybody, Dexter Wansel’s Life on Mars...
It’s a big year for Pearl Jam fans, as the band’s early albums Ten and No Code both are celebrating anniversaries — 30 and 25 years, respectively. We’re in heavy celebration mode here on Consequence, not only making Ten the focus of our latest season of The Opus podcast on the Consequence Podcast Network, but putting together a rocking prize pack featuring both LPs. In addition to one (1) copy each of Ten and No Code on vinyl, this exclusive giveaway also features the new Pearl Jam Funko Pop! set so you can play with small bodied, big headed versions of your favorite alt icons. What’s more, we’re gonna make it possible to play your favorite Pearl Jam songs as well, because we’re also including one (1) Fender Player Stratocaster el...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-02T17:45:57+00:00“>June 2, 2021 | 1:45pm ET June is Black Music Appreciation Month, and we’re kicking things off by celebrating one of the most influential producers of Black music in the country: Philadelphia International Records. Launched 50 years ago, the label is responsible for what is referred to with reverence as the Philly Soul sound. Artists like Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, The Three Degrees, and The O’Jays redefined soul by backing it up with gorgeous orchestral arrangements and influences from funk, doo-wop, and R&B. P.I.R. is honoring its own legacy as we as BMAM with their new compilation The Best of Philadelphia International Records. Released at the end ...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-04T20:05:52+00:00“>May 4, 2021 | 4:05pm ET 50 years ago, the world of soul music was changed when an unassuming 33-year-old assembly line worker named Bill Withers released his debut album, Just as I Am. Now, a year after the legendary artist’s passing, The Opus podcast is revisiting that landmark LP on its upcoming season. Ahead of the new season’s debut on May 13th, we’re giving away a fully loaded Just as I Am prize pack that will have everybody talkin’. Of course, we’re including one (1) copy of Just as I Am on vinyl, but to sweeten things, we’re making it the Vinyl Me, Please exclusive galaxy red edition. So you can hear “Grandma’s Hands” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” in...
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-14T18:19:52+00:00“>April 14, 2021 | 2:19pm ET You can never get too much Luther Vandross, which is why we’re celebrating what would have been the R&B legend’s 70th birthday by giving away a sweet prize pack. Born April 20th, 1951, this year would have marked Vandross’ 70th, though he passed away in 2005. To honor the late icon on his platinum birthday, we’re giving away one (1) prize pack featuring Never Too Much and 1995’s This Is Christmas on vinyl, plus a unique commemorative plaque highlighting Vandross’ four RIAA-certified Gold and Platinum singles: “Never Too Much”, “Here and Now”, “Endless Love”, and “Dance with My Father”. Released on August 12th, 1981,...
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Emily Wolfe has been rising up the music ranks over the past few years, and now she has her own signature Epiphone Sheraton Stealth guitar. She puts the instrument on display in a new performance of her song “No Man” at the Gibson Showroom in Austin, Texas, exclusively premiering at Consequence of Sound along with a giveaway contest for the new guitar. As an up-and-coming musician, Wolfe makes history with her own signature Epiphone guitar, which she helped develop. The Sheraton Stealth offers thinline, double-cutaway, semi-hollowbody design similar to the Gibson ES-335. Wolfe’s model comes in a Black Aged Gloss finish, boasting an Indian Laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays with abalone lightning bolts. The headst...
50 years ago, the sound of Philly Soul was born out of the legendary Philadelphia International Records. With the talents of The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, The Three Degrees, McFadden & Whitehead, and others, the label rewrote the standards of soul music by blending in R&B, funk, and doo-wop with massive orchestral arrangements. To celebrate all P.I.R. contributed to the world of music, we’re giving away a Best of Philadelphia International Records prize pack. One (1) winner will receive the new The Best of Philadelphia International Records compilation on vinyl, not set for release until May 2021. The greatest hits collection features classic tracks from all the above musicians plus Lou Rawls, The Intruders, Billy Paul, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, and P.I.R....
Here at Consequence of Sound, we care as much about the wellness of our readers as we do about keeping them up-to-date on all the latest pop culture news. That’s why we recently partnered with Earthy Now to bring high quality, full-spectrum CBD products right to your door. Consequence Shop now proudly offers a full range of products, including multiple varieties of flower, tinctures, gummies, and pre-rolled smokes. To get our readers familiar with all the benefits of Earthy Now’s offerings, we’re launching a new monthly giveaway series. Once a month for the next year, we’ll be giving away a specially selected box of CBD products. Each month will feature a new collection highlighting best sellers, new arrivals, and specialty products valued at over $100. Kicking things off will be our ...
We’re well into December at this point, which means it’s time to ring the bells of holiday music. Celebrations may look different this year, but the timeless sounds of the season are still here to bring warmth and good cheer to your Zoom gatherings. To help make sure your homes are filled with the carols and classics you love, we’ve teamed with Sony to give away a collection of Christmas vinyl from all-time great artists. Five (5) winners will receive a bundle of vinyl that packages together nine beloved Christmas albums. Featured LPs include: — Elvis Presley’s 2012 compilation The Classic Christmas Album — Gene Autry’s 1957 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Other Christmas Favorites — Johnny Mathis’ 1958 favorite Merry Christmas — Sax legend Kenny G’s 1994 album Miracles: The Holiday Alb...
It was 50 years ago that Santana released their landmark sophomore album, Abraxas. The album’s half-century-long legacy is the focus of the latest season of The Opus, proudly presented by Consequence Podcast Network and Sony. To commemorate both the LP’s anniversary and the launch of The Opus’ 11th season, we’re giving you the chance to rock like Carlos Santana himself. We’re giving away one (1) SE Santana Singlecut Trem in Egyptian Gold from PRS Guitars and a copy of Abraxas on vinyl. Created in collaboration with Santana, the Singlecut Trem pays tribute to the iconic guitarist’s own instrument. In 2018, Santana heard Paul’s Guitar latest TCI pickups, and was so impressed by the tone that he requested a special set for himself minus the coil taps. Thus were the TCI “S” pickups born, ...
It’s been a full decade since Sade released a new album. Now, as 2010’s Soldier of Love hits its 10th anniversary, fans will get a chance to revisit it alongside the band’s entire discography in the new This Far vinyl box set. Arriving October 9th through Sony Music, This Far features every Sade album released, well, this far: Diamond Life (1984), Promise (1985), Stronger Than Pride (1988), Love Deluxe (1992), Lovers Rock (2000), and Soldier of Love. But this isn’t just any set of standard reissues, as the music underwent a unique remastering process. It all began at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, where Sade worked alongside frequent co-producer Mike Pela and engineer Miles Showell to make digital transfers of the original stereo master mixes. Those mixes were then put into a restored N...