Michelle David & The True-tones return with “Pick Up The Pieces,” a powerful new single that coincides with the launch of their “Soul Woman European Tour.” Arriving just one month after their acclaimed album Soul Woman (via Record Kicks), the track is a mid-tempo soul anthem rooted in resilience, self-love, and emotional renewal.
Driven by uplifting harmonies, heartfelt lyricism, and the band’s signature razor-sharp groove, “Pick Up The Pieces” captures the essence of rebuilding after hardship. Michelle David’s commanding, gospel-infused delivery transforms the song into a message of strength and perseverance—an invitation for listeners to rise, heal, and move forward with conviction.
The release also marks the beginning of an extensive European tour, kicking off March 27 at the iconic New Morning in Paris before traveling through the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, the UK, and beyond. Known for their electrifying live performances, the group brings a deeply felt connection to every stage, blending vintage soul textures with contemporary energy.
Emerging from The Gospel Sessions project led by Paul Willemsen and Onno Smit, Michelle David & The True-tones have evolved into one of Europe’s most celebrated modern soul acts. Their breakthrough album Truth & Soul earned major accolades—including BBC Radio 6 Music Album of the Year and FIP Album of the Month—while subsequent releases and relentless touring have cemented their reputation across major festivals and venues.
Michelle David herself brings decades of experience to the spotlight. Raised in New York and performing since childhood, her career spans international touring and Broadway productions—experience that continues to shape her dynamic stage presence, balancing raw power with emotional nuance.
With Soul Woman, the band refines its distinctive blend of gospel fire, classic soul, and vintage R&B. Influences echo throughout—from Curtis Mayfield and Bobby Womack to The Supremes and The Blind Boys of Alabama—yet the sound remains unmistakably their own. Anchored by analog-rich arrangements from longtime collaborators Willemsen, Smit, and drummer Bas Bouma, the album underscores the group’s commitment to authenticity and groove.
“Pick Up The Pieces” stands as a defining moment in this chapter—an uplifting, deeply human track that reinforces the band’s place at the forefront of the modern retro-soul movement.
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