The Soul Cruisers to Drop Latest Single “Deeper and Deeper”
winning songwriters is back in the studio creating more soulful hits for the Cruisers. Legendary songwriters, including Ken Hirsch, Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger), Ted Perlman, John Peppard, Michael McDonald, Thomas Paden, Phil Cody, Tom Lorentz, Bob Bergland, and Bob Dellaposta, are continuing the label’s legacy of heartfelt, timeless music. With the support of esteemed publishers Sherill Blackman, Morning Mist Music, and Wixen Music, Banner Records is poised to bring another round of powerful, soul-infused tracks to fans everywhere.
Performing over 150 shows per year, the Soul Cruisers have built a dedicated fan base across the United States. Banner Records looks forward to sharing the Soul Cruisers’ great talent, soul, and R&B flair with the world.
The Sensational Soul Cruisers, an esteemed eleven-piece band hailing from New Jersey and led by experienced saxophonist and veteran bandleader Steve Barlotta, have now embarked on an exciting new journey with Banner Records. This collaboration will showcase the band’s original Motown-style music for the first time under the label’s banner. Banner Records, a music powerhouse that has been delivering fresh R&B Soul tunes for a quarter-century, was founded by music industry stalwarts John Anthony and Sid Bernstein. Alongside the Soul Cruisers, Banner Records has also added pop/R&B sensation Magdalena Tul and soul artist Karlotta to its roster.
The Soul Cruisers’ debut single, “Deeper and Deeper,” penned by acclaimed Nashville songwriter Bob Dellaposta, will hit streaming platforms on August 1st followed by a worldwide radio release on August 8th. Produced at the renowned Mr. Smalls Studios in Pittsburgh, PA by John Anthony and Larry Luther, this track promises to mark the beginning of a thrilling new era for the New Jersey ensemble. With a rich musical lineage in New Jersey, the Soul Cruisers have shared stages with local legends such as Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny. Adding their names to the list of iconic Garden State soul artists like Whitney Houston, Kool & the Gang, Dionne Warwick, Lauryn Hill, and Gloria Gaynor, the Soul Cruisers are set to contribute to the state’s musical heritage.
Banner Records is not just renewing its focus on impactful songwriting but also attracting renowned talents to craft soulful hits for the Soul Cruisers. The influential lineup of songwriters, which includes Ken Hirsch, Jim Peterik, Ted Perlman, John Peppard, Michael McDonald, Thomas Paden, Phil Cody, Tom Lorentz, Bob Bergland, and Bob Dellaposta, supported by respected publishers Sherill Blackman, Morning Mist Music, and Wixen Music, is set to deliver a fresh wave of soul-filled tracks to audiences worldwide. With a jam-packed schedule of over 150 performances annually, the Soul Cruisers have carved a niche following across the United States, which Banner Records aims to expand even further by sharing the band’s exceptional musical talents and R&B charisma with a global audience.