Pravda Records

You can now order your copies of 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 within 3 days. 

Order your Gatefold…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chicago Reader- Nov 8, 2018

You can pre-order the stunning debut by The Imperial Sound now and we will ship out to you in advance of the Aug 31 release date. "The New AM" is available on CD, Gatefold LP and digital download format. All…