Northern Soul: Still Burning review – thumping celebration of the legendary underground club scene The northern soul scene was a cultural phenomenon that rejected mainstream musical tastes.
In the mid 1960s, as disco, glam rock, and heavy metal dominated the airwaves, northern soul fans clung to their beloved American soul records like a lifeline.
These were not the polished sounds of Motown's Detroit or London's music industry; they were raw, unbridled expressions of passion and emotion.