Family Company - Pieces of Us (2025) Hi-Res

Sam Pounds—son of a preacher, raised on stories and gospel music, performing since age five—is an amazing soul singer. He not only just released his new solo album, Motives, but also collaborates with the Los Angeles-based collective Family Company on their latest LP, Pieces of Us. Both are very worthwhile, but I’m guessing the more funky latter fits the context of our blog better.

You’ll hear eleven songs made the old way—band in a circle, tape rolling—with a skilled group of musicians and their rich instrumentation—guitars, organ, percussion, horns, strings, harmonies—and always Sam Pounds’ heartfelt lead vocals that reach every corner of the room. They have their hearts in the right place, which you can feel in the lyrics full of love, hope, and unity.