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The 7:45s – The Way That I Love You (7″) [LRK Records LRK29]

***PRE-ORDER – Est. 14 March 2025***

Manchester-based original soul collective The 7:45s release their debut single, ‘The Way That You Love Me’ for LRK Records.

Named after 7-inch 45-rpm vinyl, The 7:45s write short and snappy soul singles. Their debut is a double A-side, giving you two bops for the price of one. Inspired by Charles Bradley, ‘The Way that I Love You’ is full of contrasts: the piano chimes and horns respond, a man calls and a woman answers. It’s laidback then intense, major then minor, nostalgic then heartbroken. On the flip-side, ‘Too Little Too Late’ is an upbeat northern soul stomper, featuring an earworm of a vocal hook over an infectious bassline that’s sure to ruffle tail feathers.

Recorded with vintage equipment at EVE Studios in Stockport, both songs feature the captivating vocals of collaborator Martin Connor. His vocals rise from a crooning baritone to a fever pitch, culminating in spine-tingling ad-libs. Magic moments like this are heightened by songwriter and bassist Sam Flynn’s perfectionist arrangements, which feature dozens of musicians: spotlighting vocal harmonies, horns, and even strings.