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The Soul Files

by Eastside Radio 89.7 FM

Every great record holds a story, and soul music's most incredible tracks were often created in high-stakes, turbulent worlds shaped by fierce rivalries, sudden breaks, and fleeting chances at glory. Written and hosted by Bernhard Schmitz (DJ Burn Hard), The Soul Files is a music documentary podcast series exploring the raw, human, and often cutthroat realities behind mid-century soul. Each episode opens a dedicated case file into an iconic track, forgotten artist, or influential label—digging past nostalgia to reveal the personal struggles, studio secrets, artistic rivalries, and the cultural background that shaped these timeless pieces of music.

Latest episodes

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Luther Ingram – “(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want to Be Right”

This episode is a journey into the deep, beautiful, and dangerous world of Memphis soul, where more than one thing can be true and it’s damn hard to tell what’s wrong and

Oct 27
1 h 07 min

Darrell Banks – “Open the Door to Your Heart”

A breakout hit, a friendship torn apart over songwriting royalties, and a fatal encounter on a Detroit sidewalk. When Darrell Banks released “Open the Door to Your Heart”

Oct 1
46 min

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