For those with a hunger for the rock’n’roll-infused soul of 60s, Curtis Harding is about as appetizing as they come. As one of the standout new additions to our favourite LA label Burger Records, the songwriter cooks up seriously seductive servings on his album Power Soul, mixing dirty blues guitar with sun-kissed southern gospel and heartfelt melodies. Hedi Slimane featured Harding alongside legends like Kim Gordon, Marianne Faithfull and Marilyn Manson in Saint Laurent Music Project – if that’s not a testament to his talent, we’re not sure what is. In this exclusive mix for Dazed – titled ‘Motown to A-Town' – he shares some of the tracks that have influenced his sound and his style. Starting on the rip-roaring guitars of DEATH, it weaves from the lovelorn tambourines of The Supremes to the heart-wrenching cries of Otis Redding. He’s playing in the UK at the end of the month – check out the dates below.

Tracklist:

DEATH – “Keep On Knocking”

"A Detroit band I didn't find out about until about six years ago. This song is high energy with a message that you can knock hard and long but you may not get what you want – keep on knocking."

The Four Tops – “Reach Out”

"Fabulous quartet from the Motown family. This song in particular is a very beautiful and inspirational track all about having that special someone always in your corner when you need them."

The Gories – “Thunderbird”

Also from Detroit, this band and this song off of the LP I Know You Be Houserockin is one of my fave 'hang out with a chick and get bent' tracks. Very bluesy garage rock – with punk attitude."

Alice Cooper – “School’s Out”

I remember hearing this tune as a kid and thinking I can't wait for school to be out MFs! After seeing Mr. Cooper, another Detroit player on T. V., the nightmares ensued."

The Supremes – “Reflections”

"Motown and these beautiful ladies hold a special place in my heart. This song in particular is one of the first examples of hearing how the psychedelic generation had spilled over into soul. Love, love this track."

Black Merda – “That's the Way It Goes”

"Another recent discovery of mine from about seven years ago. This band’s name, like DEATH, is a serious one. Makes you think about the state of Detroit and the country during this time. Great psych, soul, rock n' roll out of Detroit."

The Stooges – “Gimme Danger”

"Iggy Pop’s stage presence is a thing of legend. When I hear this beautiful opus and the opening line "Give me danger little stranger", I can't help but feel like that's Iggy daring you to be yourself."

The Clarke Sisters – “Is My Living in Vain”

"From Detroit I remember hearing my mother play these sisters’ music around the house. This song in particular she and my sisters would sing about making sure you are on the right path. Love the fact that they are all family and all of them sing like angels! Great gospel that still makes me tingle."

Stevie Wonder – “I Was Made To Love Her”

"I don't have to elaborate on this man. He was born in Saginaw MI, like myself, and has written the soundtrack to a lot of people's lives."

Lee Moses – “California Dreaming”

"This guy is out of Atlanta GA and this Cover of the Mommas and The Poppas’ ‘California Dreaming’ is off his album A Time and Place. Moses's version is a very soul rendition with horns and a break that breaks you down every time you hear it. The bass runs in this are sick too! I love Cali and I dream of going back jamming this track!"

The Mighty Hannibal – “The Right To Love You”

"Another Atlanta GA native who to me was very underrated. This song is full of raw emotion with a plea to love the women he loves.. The Mighty Hannibal's ‘The Right To Love You’ I believe was originally released as a 7" single on the DECCA imprint but was re-released on Norton Records along with some other Hannibal tracks under the title Hannibalism."

Otis Redding – “Dock of the Bay”

"Last but not least, another Georgia native genius and legend. Otis Redding migrated to Memphis and helped define the great STAX sound. ‘Dock of the Bay’ is one of my all-time favourite songs. Written days before his death by Otis and his guitar player Steve Cropper, this song cries with emotion of loss, and loneliness. Thank you Otis!"

Tour dates: Electrowerkz, London (Nov 26); Soup Kitchen, Manchester (28); Nice N Sleazy's, Glasgow (30); Louisiana, Bristol (Dec 1); Komedia Studio Bar, Brighton (2)