i like a band called new model army
their main influence is northern soul
more theme than music
try listening to someone like jesus or you weren't there or orange tree trail or flying through the smoke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48YnjPI-sVA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp3g0gC4Kec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg_1No-TDHU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuWzS_Inc64
and one for good measure
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuWzS_Inc64