Sunshine Boys return with Work and Love, the eagerly awaited follow up to Blue Music, their highly acclaimed 2018 debut. The indie rock superstars -- Freda Love Smith (Blake Babies, Mysteries of Life), Dag Juhlin (Poi dog Pondering, The Slugs)…
Feb 27 2020
Order the new Matt Wilson & his Orchestra LP/CD now!
You can now order your copies of the upcoming release by Matt Wilson & his Orchestra "When I was a Writer" LP and CD. All orders include free download of the beautiful record! All orders will ship out the week…
Jan 21 2020
New single from Matt Wilson and his Orchestra is out now!
The digital release of "When I Was a Writer" by Matt Wilson and his Orchestra is available on all the digital and download platforms to stream or download. Matt is currently on tour mesmerizing crowds night after night with his…
Jan 6 2020
New music from Matt Wilson and his Orchestra coming soon!
Pravda Records is proud to announce the signing of former Trip Shakespeare leader Matt Wilson & his Orchestra and will be releasing the ensemble’s full-length debut When I Was a Writer March 20, 2020 preceded by the release of the…
Sep 11 2019
Vince Salerno and Gerald McClendon debut release hits on Oct 4! 
For four decades, Vince Salerno has been a double threat on Chicago’s blues scene, blowing up a storm on saxophone as well as harmonica. At long last, he’s made his debut album—and Grabbing the Blues By the Horns was well…
Aug 10 2019
The Lilacs Endure new EP hits on Aug 16.
The Lilacs Endure is the first new release by Chicago PowerPop quartet, The Lilacs, in more than 25 years. Produced by indie rock legend Richard Lloyd (Television, Matthew Sweet), and recorded in Nashville at the legendary Studio 19, The Lilacs…
Aug 5 2019
New releases on the way!
Lots of great things happening at Pravda. Digital releases, physical releases, and videos are all coming. Look for releases by The Lilacs, Allen Hill, Gerald McClendon, Chamber Strings, Diplomats of Solid Sound, The Imperial Sound, and Thrift Store Halo.
Jun 4 2019
Diplomats of Solid Sound new record is out!!
Pravda Records proudly presents the sixth full-length by Iowa City ambassadors of groove The Diplomats Of Solid Sound. "A Higher Place"-entirely mixed and edited at The Magic Barn in Iowa City and inspired by the sounds of the…
May 18 2019
Willie Jones releases new single on the Pravda Soul Vinyl series
The artist, Willie Jones, was “the first person to sing r&b in Detroit,” according to Bettye LaVette, who introduced the two of us. Willie is a fantastic soul singer, and at age 81 still has all his “notes.” He had…
Apr 12 2019
Long awaited new single by Diplomats of Solid Sound out now!
The first new single from the band in 9 years, this will get you moving and remember why you loved this band in the first place. Their standing in the funk and soul scene is solidified and we are ready…
Mar 19 2019
RIP Andre Williams
We are extremely saddened to report that our beloved artist Andre Williams passed away Sunday March 17, 2019. He was 82 years old. Andre was a major force in Chicago, Detroit, and the entire world of soul, rock , garage…
