music
April 25, 2026
When did northern soul get so southern?
Young people are high-kicking to vintage US soul tunes again, but this time London and Bristol are leading the charge. Is the scene losing its working-class heritage?
TL;DR
- Young people are embracing vintage US soul music again.
- The current scene is seeing London and Bristol become prominent centers.
- There are concerns about the scene losing its working-class heritage.