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Don’t call it a sequel, it isn’t a Part Deux, ‘Pop Psychédélque: Les Extras’ is simply another slice of fine French Psychedelic Pop from Two-Piers, the label that brought you the groundbreaking compilation ‘Pop Psychédélique’ in 2021. L’es Extras’ is the perfect partner for the original and brings you a whole new bunch of quite simply brilliant pieces of French Pop and Psychedelic flavours from the 1960’s right up into the 2000s.

Pressed on Limited Edition Coloured vinyl for Record Store Day 2025 this is an essential purchase for anyone with a love of French Psychedelic Pop, or anyone who just loves great music for that matter.

‘Pop Psychédélique: Les Extras’ features some of the finest French pop divas of the 1960’s & 1970’s such as Jacqueline Taieb, Brigitte Bardot, Christe Laume, Brigitte Fontaine, alongside artists like Marie Laforêt’s wonderful take on the Rolling Stones ‘Paint it Black’, and the brilliant ‘Les Cactus’ by Jacques Dutronc. Fast forward to the 2010’s and we have tracks from the French Psych scene and lush curiousities from Brigitte, Étienne Daho, The Limiñanas and Ricky Hollywood added into the mix. This Record Store Day Vinyl release includes hard to find tracks on vinyl for the first time.

French Pychedelic Pop, a scene so joyous you can’t help but fall in love…. Les Extras anyone?

TRACK LISTING

A1. Jacquelne Taieb – Le Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts
A2. Jacques Dutronc – Les Cactus
A3. Dani – La Machine
A4. Brigitte Bardot & Serge Gainsbourg – Bonnie And Clyde
A5. Christie Laume – Rouge, Rouge
A6. Brigitte Fontaine – Je Suis Inadaptée
A7. Leonie – Lennon
A8. Marie Laforêt – Marie Douceur – Marie Colère
B1. Stella – Le Silence
B2. Brigitte Bardot – Je Danse Donc Je Suis
B3. Fabienne Delsol – Vilaines Filles Mauvais Garcons
B4. Bernard Chabert – Helga Selzer
B5. Brigitte – Battez-Vous
B6. Étienne Daho – Voodoo Voodoo
B7. The Limiñanas – Je Ne Suis Pas Très Drogue
B8. Ricky Hollywood – Je T’èclate La Gueule

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Collection of jazz favourites from the Dutch jazz label Timeless Records (which celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2025)compiled by world reknown jazz collector, labelboss, radio-jock and DJ Gilles Peterson. Featuring tracks by Louis Hayes, Machito And His Salsa Big Band, Mike Nock Quartet, George Adams - Don Pullen Quartet a.o.

This edition includes an previously unreleased version of "Morning Song" (Live In Bremen 1978) by Eric Kloss & Barry Miles and bonus track "La Pacita" by the Marion Brown Quartet. 

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Demi Riquisimo brings together a motley crew of label favourites and newcomers alike on the ‘Love State’ V/A, the 22nd release on his Semi Delicious imprint.

The EP brings together the talents of Demi himself with Clint, Swoose, Lulah Francs, Dukwa, Anastasia Zem & Asa Tate across six discerning cuts exploring modern club music, rooted in the traditions of what came before.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Demi Riquisimo & Clint - Love State
A2. Swoose - Re/Vision
A3. Lulah Francs - I Do Declare
B1. Dukwa - Tangled
B2. Anastasia Zems - Eternal Beauty
B3. Asa Tate - Dog Years

Big Love label boss Seamus Haji returns to deliver four of his beloved imprint’s standout disco, funk and groove-laden releases on wax for the sixth edition of ‘A Touch Of Love’. Opening the collection is the Big Love founder’s collaboration with Mike Dunn. A certified house master who needs no introduction, Dunn’s status as an innovator is revered globally, and his signature improvisatory flow is front and centre for ‘Serious’ now on wax. 2024 also saw Brooklyn’s Moon Boots debut on Big Love with ‘In My Life’, featuring stacked vocal harmonies over an exquisite bassline. Next up, DJ Fudge returns to deliver the spacey ‘Escapade’, spotlighting blissful instrumentation that creates an otherworldly vibe, before Danou P closes out this eclectic collection with ‘Fly’, featuring his frequent collaborator and mentee, the Chicago master selector Jamie 3:26.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: The iconic house series continues in earnest with four more artists stepping up for some seriously strong bump and shuffle.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Seamus Haji - Serious Ft. Mike Dunn
A2. Moon Boots - In My Life
AA1. DJ Fudge - Escapade
AA2. Danou P - Fly Ft. Jamie 3:26 

Natural Sciences Recs started in 2015 before mutating into the Embryo magazine series. Flesh Renewed marks ten years of the label with the fifth issue of Embryo. A light into the gutter of the fringe underground, through new tracks from the labels catalogue, 100 pages of interviews by labels and artists kicking against the grain and ties forged from the 80’s tape network. We invite you to witness the next stage of the evolution.

This package includes

12" from DJ Warzone and Florian Kupfer
7" the first ever vinyl reissue of two tracks from the cult 80's tape label Harsh Reality Music
Cassette Tape with 21 new tracks from Mutant Joe, DJ Sacred and more
Magazine - Embryo Issue 5
Download link to exclusive mix from Mother (Rubadub / Concrete Cabin)

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Bumper pack of fiendish industrial filth here from Manchester's Natural Sciences who've dug deep to bring us something old, something new and something altogether wild and feral from the industrial / anarcho audio cannon. An expansive collection over 12", 7" and cassette, not to mention the magazine and poster bonuses! Not to be missed!

TRACK LISTING

A1. DJ Warzone - Resonant Void
A2. DJ Warzone - Microgravity Drift
B1. DJ Warzone - Submerged Transmission
B2. DJ Warzone X Florian Kupfer - Tactical Dissonance

7"

First Reissue Of Two Tracks From 80’s Tape Label Harsh Reality Music

A1. Osiris - Starlight Scorpio [1989]
B1. SEEMEN - Floating Gently [1989]

Tape Compilation

1. Crawl Of Time - Crossed Out
2. Exome - Solitude
3. Crave - Damages
4. Ineffable Slime - Lucifer-Under-Lordsburg
5. Mutant Joe Ft. Death Dealers Anonymous - Tank Bullets 6. Iggor Cavalera - Social Horror
7. DJ Sacred - Down With 187
8. Apoc Krysis Ft. DJ Killa C - Ain’t No Warning 9. Primitive Knot - Hostile Architecture
10. Magnum Opus - Altergeist 11. Quiet Husband - Embryo 12. Mars89 - I Stole A Car
13. Pvssyheaven - Wicked City 14. Clay Teeth - Chapel Fire 15. Chaosy - Ortodetox
16. DJ Suhoy - Can Do Dark
17. Dalibor Cruz - Sub Volution
18. Costa - Cronos
19. Mt.Borracho - Moxoxreoreyxia
20. Svartvit - Days At The Jetty
21. Andre Uhl - One Eye On The Clock, One Foot In The Ditch 22. Electric Doom Synthesis - Dogs

Take a ticket, find yourself a comfortable seat and embark on a musical journey across the underground musical landscape of 1970s Germany…. As the sound of the 1960s drifted off into outer space, open-minded musicians across Germany - East and West - forged their own unique path into the 1970s and beyond, strangely free of the overtly commercial and conformist concerns of their neighbours around Europe. Why this generation from this particular nation might be beyond giving a ficken is a topic for someplace else, but for reasons of their own Tangerine Dream, Popol Vuh, Faust, Conrad Schnitzler and their contemporaries sought not to explore the pop charts but the boundaries of inner space and intellectual curiosity, veering with wild and free abandon from rock to jazz to lengthy progressive wig outs and formative electronica in the process. Many never returned, lost and adrift on a sea of dope smoke and Moog arpeggios, but ‘Electric Junk’ nevertheless charts and documents their journey for future generations.

Compiled and sequenced with your own journey into inner space in mind, we proudly present a remarkable snapshot of a movement like no other. Rebellious, politically charged, communal and lysergically informed, these artists took their non-macho, long-haired proto punk outlook around the world in its many forms, finding favour throughout Europe, Asia and the US. Critical acclaim and the occasional hit were their rewards, alongside inadvertently inventing and influencing uncountable niche genres, questionable fashion statements and must-hear bands.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE
1 GURU GURU - Electric Junk
2 JANE - Early In The Morning
3 BRAINTICKET - Black Sand
4 KRAAN - Head
5 KARTHAGO - Why Don't You Stop Buggin' Me
6 EPSILON - She Belongs To Me
7 ELOY - Daybreak
8 MESSAGE - Dreams And Nightmares (Dreams)
9 NOSFERATU - Highway
10 LA DÜSSELDORF - Silver Cloud

DISC TWO
1 KLAUS SCHULZE - Satz Gewitter (Energy Rise, Energy Collapse)
2 LAVA - Piece Of Peace
3 TANGERINE DREAM - Movements Of A Visionary
4 HANS-JOACHIM ROEDELIUS - Regenmacher
5 CONRAD SCHNITZLER - Wild Space 6
6 NINE DAYS' WONDER - Moment
7 FAUST - Jennifer
8 NOVALIS - Dronsz
9 AGITATION FREE - You Play For Us Today
10 SILBERBART - Brain Brain 

DISC THREE:
1 EDGAR FROESE - Epsilon In Malaysian Pale
2 CLUSTER - Georgel
3 MY SOLID GROUND - The Executioner
4 POPOL VUH - Ah!
5 KLAUS SCHULZE - Some Velvet Phasing
6 TRIUMVIRAT - March To The Eternal City
7 TANGERINE DREAM - Ultima Thule Pt 1
8 EMBRYO - A Place To Go
9 FAUST - On The Way To Abamae
10 ELECTRIC SANDWICH - China (Single Version)
11 MY SOLID GROUND - Dirty Yellow Mist

DISC FOUR:
1 RAMSES - La Leyla
2 FRAME - Frame Of Mind
3 A.R. & MACHINES – Als Hätte Ich Das Alles Schon 'mal Gesehen
4 JANUS - Red Sun (2013 Remix)
5 GURU GURU - Stone In
6 HOELDERLIN - Schwebebahn
7 ORANGE PEEL - We Still Try To Change
8 PELL MELL - City Monster
9 OS MUNDI - A Question Of Decision
10 SWEET SMOKE - Darkness To Light

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A comprehensive overview of soul music from the great state of Illinois, this 732-page, two volume set chronicles over 3200 artists, 1200 record companies, and 10,000 individual releases between the years of 1960 and 1990. From Chicago to Cairo, East St. Louis to Kankakee, from The Accents to Ze-Majestiks, Soul Music Of Illinois serves as discography, field manual, atlas, telephone directory, and coffee table book, all presented in glorious full-color and wrapped in handsome woven linen.

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Of all the independent record labels of the 1980s, él was the most singular and exciting. él only existed for a few short years and yet paradoxically - given its modest commercial success - was hugely influential. For writer Jonathan Coe, one of the label’s many devotees, él was ‘Britain's great musical secret’.

This ‘best of’ compilation LP, curated by label supremo Mike Alway himself, will remind the world of the greatness of él. The secret is out…

él was created in 1984 by Alway, a mercurial A&R man for Cherry Red signing outstanding artists like Everything But the Girl, The Monochrome Set and Felt. Alway briefly co-ran Blanco Y Negro (an offshoot of WEA) but was soon constrained by the conservativism of the commercial music sector and left to set up his own label. él was once described as ‘the most innately English record label there has ever been’ and yet the look and the sound of the label achieved global reach.

Always ‘hands on’ approach was to take complete control of the philosophy of the label’s releases and even the titles of songs in the manner of pop impresarios of the past. Alway became a curator, selecting, shaping and overseeing the records issued on él. He employed songwriters proficient in classical pop techniques such as Nicholas Currie (AKA Momus) and Philippe Auclair (AKA Louis Philippe) who issued their own records while writing, arranging and performing for other él artistes. Great musicians such as Simon Turner (AKA The King of Luxembourg), Dean ‘Speedball’ Brodrick and producer Richard Preston completed the picture.

él had a unique musical flavour, eschewing rock music for 1960s bubbelgum, chamber pop, European chanson, Latin rhythms and film scores (see in particular the work of Marden Hill). The label was decidedly un-macho and key artists such as Would Be Goods, Anthony Adverse and Bad Dream Fancy Dress examined the modern world through the female gaze. Alway saw él as a celebration of elegance and beauty: ‘a pop world beyond leather jackets and jeans’.

The fantastic visual style of the label, adopting the aesthetics of high fashion, art photography and pop graphics was created by Alway with photographers Nick Wesolowski and Pete Moss and designer Jim Phelan. The él ‘look’ was so strong that one UK music paper even reviewed the records simply on the basis of the sleeves!

él was critically acclaimed in the UK and popular in America and mainland Europe but in Japan had a profound effect, directly influencing the Shibuya-kei phenomenon that included Pizzicato Five, Kahimi Karie and Cornelius.

The Rubens Room accompanies the book Bright Young Things by Mark Goodall (Ventil) the first publication to tell the fascinating story of the music found on The Rubens Room.

Mike Alway writes in his sleeve notes that ‘él was the joy of my life. It was monumental’.

With The Rubens Room, we can all share that joy.

TRACK LISTING

1. Louis Philippe - Anthony Bay
2. Louis Philippe - Like Nobody Do
3. Louis Philippe - Guess I'm Dumb
4. Louis Philippe - Touch Of Evil
5. Louis Philippe - If You're Missing Someone
6. Anthony Adverse - Now Listen
7. Anthony Adverse - Ulysses And The Siren
8. The King Of Luxembourg - A Picture Of Dorian Gray
9. The King Of Luxembourg - The Rubens Room
10. The King Of Luxembourg - Smash Hit Wonder
11. Would-Be-Goods - The Camera Loves Me
12. Would-Be-Goods - Velasquez & I
13. Would-Be-Goods - Cecil Beaton’s Scrapbook
14. Marden Hill - Curtain
15. Marden Hill - Oh Constance
16. Marden Hill - The Execution Of Emperor Maximillian
17. Bad Dream Fancy Dress - Choirboys Gas
18. Bad Dream Fancy Dress - Where Have All The Schoolboys Gone?
19. Bad Dream Fancy Dress - Lemon Tarts
20. The Monochrome Set - Jet Set Junta (Single Version)
21. Always - Thames Valley Leather Club
22. Always - Park Row
23. Momus - John The Baptist Jones
24. Momus - Paper Wraps Rock
25. Simon Fisher Turner - Umber Wastes

Pete Herbert is back with another tasteful assembled and escapist compilation. This one focuses on slowed-down, low-slung sounds for the golden hour when love is in the air and the vibes are blissful. Balearic mainstays feature throughout with Max Essa's 'Warm Enough' a delightfully humid and synth-laced deep house jaunt, Fernando's 'Moon Rocks' full of shimmering synth lushness and Pete Herbert's remix of Mantas & Vencla's 'Sun' offering some piano laced fun to rouse the 'floor.

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: The last Music For Swimming Pools compilation has gone down a treat and I think this one might prove just as, if not more, popular. Featuring a smorgasbord of balearic and electronic noise makers, including our album of the year 2020 chart toppers Rheinzand.

TRACK LISTING

Marius Vareid - "Nite Drive"
Max Essa - "Warm Enough"
Fernando - "Mareas" (Pete Herbert Remix)
Dan Jarvis - "Schema"
12Tree - "Deep Souflee" (Gafas Du Soul Remix)
Fernando - "Moon Rocks"
Mantas & Vencla - "Sun" (Pete Herbert Remix)
Fabulous Lover - "On The Run"
Rheinzand - "Queen Of Dawn" (Pete Herbert Instrumental Remix)

Born a Dance in a Berlin basement in 2016. MANY HANDS have been dishing out soul-derived genre-fluid selections via their Podcast since 2019, now launch the MANY HANDS imprint. This package of Special Exclusive DJ versions, reflects the wide-angle music ethos that goes down in a MANY HANDS session. Inspired by those utility discs that don't leave the bag, for Dancers, Dark rooms, and Heavy sound systems. Unitaaay baby!

TRACK LISTING

A1. Dan Aikido - 0800Tx4Herb
A2. Ernie Ruso - Stroke It
B1. DJ Nomad - African Boy
B2. Jona J - A Change Will Come

In Paris, a creative force of artists molded the cultural identity of the Malian diaspora, infusing the city’s eclectic mix of sounds with their own rich heritage. At the heart of it all was Gaye Mody Camara, a towering figure in Malian music and culture since the late 1970s. Born in Abidjan and raised in Kayes, he grew up fascinated by the rhythms of Wassoulou, steeped in the rhythms of a land shaped by diverse ethnicities and traditions, including the Peul, Bambara, and Dogon. His migration to Paris didn’t sever these ties; instead, it amplified them.

Camara’s entrepreneurial spirit took root early, first in the markets of Paris, where he sold kola nuts and wax fabrics, and later as he built a reputation as a producer and distributor of West African music. Working between Paris, Bamako, and Abidjan, he captured music from artists hailing primarily from Mali and neighboring countries such as Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and occasionally The Gambia. Whether flying musicians to studios in Bamako, Abidjan, or Paris, Camara’s productions bridged continents, preserving the sounds of home while documenting the voices of an ever-shifting diaspora.

Where Wagadu Grooves: The Hypnotic Sound of Camara 1987–2016 focused on the sounds of the Soninke, Wagadu Grooves Vol.2 delves into the entirety of Camara Production’s vast catalog, shining a light on the syncretic sounds that resonated through the streets of Montreuil, Saint-Denis, and the numerous migrant housing centers around the city. Here, Malian musicians carried with them the rhythms of Wassoulou, from the traditional harvest dance sogonikun, to djaga, didadi, and sumu, the joyous, female-led celebrations rooted in Mali’s pre colonial traditions.

Yet these were not merely echoes of the past; the city’s gritty undercurrent shaped these soundscapes, blending the hypnotic plucks of the kamélé ngoni, and the rhythms of the djembé with heavy autotune, drum machines and synths, funk arrangements, Afropop, Afro-Zouk, Rap, and even proto house.

Through its 12 tracks originally released on cassette tapes or digitally, Wagadu Grooves Vol. 2 brings to life these rich and diverse sounds, honoring the vision, creativity, and business savvy of Gaye Mody Camara, whose five-decade long career has shaped the sound of Malian communities in Paris and beyond.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Hut Mule are the absolute dons at these comps, but I think they've excelled themselves on "Wagadu Grooves Vol.2". These tracks are sublime! And most of them relatively unknown to your average digger!

TRACK LISTING

Souley Kanté - Bi Magni
Doussou Bagayoko - Taman
Abdoulaye Brévété - Faalé Mokoba
Djelikeba Soumano - Tougharanke
Kankaba Sakho - Foty
Soninkara - Tamajoujou
Bande Koné - Togo
Lassana Tamoura - Lassana Boubou N’kana Ké Kiye
Mamadou Mariko - N’diaye Sylla 2014
Aïchata Sidibé - La Vie Est Si Belle
Adja Soumano - Dja-Dja
Mah Kouyaté N°2 - Bani

After a highly acclaimed first volume featuring pioneers of the new Euro-jazz movement such as ECHT!, Lander & Adriaan, Triorität, Ishkero, La Récré amongst others, BMM Records present the second volume of "Groove Dingueries", their compilation series aiming to shine a light on the new hybrid and constantly evolving sound of jazz and groove. This time they've expanded research further into western Europe with new bands and solo acts such as Divorce From New York, Louis Fontaine, Bombataz, Namas, Opek and many others. This selection of outsider grooves infused with rock, soul, electronica, hip-hop, dub, library and world music will please any groove head looking for something fresh and new.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: A treasure trove of head nodding source material for beatsmiths, library music heads, jazz lovers and rappers alike.

TRACK LISTING

A1.mohs. - Baïne
A2.Allez Kiki Fermentation - Service 3000H
A3.Louis Fontaine - Come Dire... (feat. Melissa Lesnie)
A4.Opek - Bajes
A5.Bombataz - My Face On Your TV

B1.Divorce From New York - Flutes Echoes (feat. Arturo Garcia Martin)
B2.KAU - Sting Like A Bee
B3.NCY Milky Band - High Speed Clouds (Instrumental)
B4.Namas - Ops
B5.The Natural Yogurt Band - Balloons

The great Clint Eastwood first started his career as an actor, but later gained further prestige as a director with films such as Unforgiven (1992), for which he won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture, Bridges of Madison County (1995), and Mystic River (2003), among many others.

Also, as a piano player and composer himself, Eastwood's love for jazz and blues is apparent when listening to the music he chose for the soundtracks of several of his movies. In fact, he used Erroll Garner's celebrated song "Mist y" in the first film he directed, titled Play Misty for Me (1971). Presented here is a collection of classic jazz, blues, swing and country performances featured in the soundtrack of some of his films.

Clint Eastwood interview Jazz Times in 2007: "When I was a kid growing up in Oakland, I started listening to a program called The Dixieland Jubilee. For fifteen minutes every day, they'd play the Frisco Jazz Band, Lu Watters' Yerba Buena Jazz Band, stuff like that. Then there was a jazz store out near El Cerrito, and I went out there and started listening to things and purchased a few records. Bop was starting to come in pretty good. So I went over and saw Dizzy Gillespie with a big band in San Francisco. There was a lot of blues being played around Oakland at that time - Ivory Joe Hunter, Joe Houston, Wynonie Harris - and I got wrapped up listening to that.

TRACK LISTING

Errol Garner - Misty (from Play Misty For Me)
Dinah Washington - I’ll Close My Eyes (from The Bridges Of Madison County)
Stan Getz - All The Thing You Are (from The Rookie)
Billie Holiday - I’ll Be Seeing You (from J. Edgar)
Thelonious Monk - Round Midnight (from Thelonious Monk: Straight No Chaser) 
Marty Robbins - Don’t Worry (from A Perfect World)
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (from Escape From Alcatraz)
Ahmad Jamal - Poinciana (from The Bridges Of Madison County)
Charlie Parker - Laura (from Bird)
Dinah Washington - Blue Gardenia (from The Bridges Of Madison County)
Perry Como - Catch A Falling Star (from A Perfect World)
Johnny Hartman - I See Your Face Before Me (from The Bridges Of Madison County)
Tony Bennett - I Wanna Be Around (from Midnight In The Garden Of Good and Evil)
Dean Martin - Ain’t That A Kick In The Head (from White Hunter Black Heart)
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Sherry (from Jersey Boys)

Italian house was the first, anticipating the irruption of the digital scenarios that have forever changed 'making art', to redefine, to redraw a map that did not exist, that of the 'young' sound that shifted its creative trajectories from the megalopolises overseas (with all their urban poetics) to the Italian province, inside recording studios where a group of young maniacs of machines, mixers, synths, appropriated a language that was not their own and declined it by opening their minds, demonstrating, that indeed, anything is possible. They studied patterns that came from afar, they applied to those patterns the natural force of moving with sensuality, they showed that they knew perfectly how to build what rappers, a few years later, would call 'The Perfect Rhythm'. They sought it out in the endless nights of discotheques, of dance halls, from the glitziest ones that would set the standard for Ibizan nightlife to the after-hours clubs on the outskirts of small towns. They succeeded in defining a syntax that, shortly afterwards, would mark, with its influence, the advent of what would become 'club culture'. So many theme songs, often created for the occasion, rhythmic and melodic sequences packaged with the awareness that there are codified rules that can enhance 'body language'. Sequences that, often, with their authors, would then fly to New York in search of the splendid voice to hire for a turn in the recording studio, to give the song that definitive and planetary dimension that has, with great ease, spanned the decades.

TRACK LISTING

1. Montego Bay - Everything (Paradise Mix)
2. Atelier - Got To Live Together (Club Mix)
3. Golem - Music Sensations
4. The True Underground Sound Of Rome - Gladiators (feat. Stefano Di Carlo)
5. Eagle Parade - I Believe
6. D.J. Le Roy - Yo Te Quiero (Detroit Version) [feat. Bocachica]
7. Green Baize - Synthetic Rhythm
8. MCJ - Sexitivity (Deep Mix) [feat. Sima]
9. Kwanza Posse - Wicked Funk (Afro Ambient Mix) [feat. Funk Master Sweat]
10. Progetto Tribale - The Bird Of Paradise
11. MBG - The Quiet

An eclectic compilation album celebrating twenty ‘tips of the tongue’ from David Keenan, released to coincide with a book of his collected music writing.

As well as being the title of a book. Volcanic Tongue was a record shop that existed in Glasgow from 2005 to 2015, run by David Keenan and Heather Leigh, it championed contemporary DIY music from around the world, often released in tiny runs on homemade CD-Rs, and also sought to shine a light on forgotten artists from the past, who had often released their music as a ‘private press’ LP. The shop was also known for it’s weekly mailing list, with Keenan enthusiastically rapping about new arrivals, especially the record of the week, given the sobriquet ‘tip of the tongue’. This collection has been put together from releases that were a ‘tip of the tongue’, containing music that runs the gamut from outsider synth to psych-folk to damaged rock’n’roll, with tracks recorded between 1968 and 2013, a celebration of a vibrant and eclectic underground avant-garde.

Printed inner sleeves with original notes on each artist by David Keenan, housed in a sleeve designed by Julian House.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ashtray Navigations - Mailshot Slot
2. Elli And Bev - 31Men
3. The ScrotumPoles - Pick The Cats Eyes Out
4. The Bachs - Tables Of Grass Fields
5. Fille Qui Mousse - Fraîcheur Et Amalgame
6. Idea Fire Company - Romance
7. Hollywood Autopsy - Lost Finding Gone
8. ESP Kinetic - Metropoline
9. Hospitals - This Walls
10. Counter Intuits - Anarchy On Yr Face
11. Metal Rouge - Grey AreaII
12. Simon Finn - Patrice
13. A To Austr - Thumbquake And Earthscrew
14. Christina Carter - Seals
15. Sachiko Yama - Keburi
16. JD Emmanuel - Attaining Peace
17. Vox Populi! - Gole Mariam
18. Circuit Des Yeux - Serenade To Sophia
19. Bronze Horse - Number 1
20. Orphan Fairytale - Phantom Shapes

Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the release of "Sweet Rebels – The Golden Era of Algerian Pop-Raï" Selected in Paris by Cheb Gero. The set features the raw energy of the Algerian Raï scene from the 80s and early '90s and its young stars Cheb Zahouani, Chaba Zohra and Abderrahmane Djalti. Newly remastered and including liner notes from Raï authority Rabah Mezouane, the compilation brings together eight cassette tracks from the electrifying period when Raï music was evolving from a more traditional sound to the mesmerising electro funk sound of the 80s.

TRACK LISTING

1. Cheikha Djenia El K'bira - Chabe Rassi
2. Cheb Zahouani - Zinek Bekani
3. Chaba Zohra - Ki Bghitouni Nabra
4. Cheb Abdelhak - Ghir Hbibi Ouana
5. Abderrahmane Djalti - Ala Bladi Nebki
6. Chaba Amina - Kindi Ebatal
7. Cheb Tahar & Chaba Noria - La Hbibi Ouaalah Ela
8. Djilali Tiarti & Chaba Zohra - Matczaafiche Omizi

Soul music has always been in Paul Weller’s blood from early Jam covers of Martha & the Vandellas 1963 classic ‘Heatwave’. Along with other forms of music, soul found its way into Paul’s record collection, nourishing his ears and informing his own songwriting

We don’t need to recap a questing musical career from the Jam to the Style Council and then blossoming into one of the most productive and revered careers of any UK solo artist. Paul has written anthems, standards and a songbook that have always developed from his own feelings.

Whilst Paul has talked about his love of soul music he has, before now, simply been too busy to sit down and curate a collection of his favourite tracks and get it into the record racks.

Ace Records are honoured and delighted to finally release that Paul Weller curated collection which he has aptly titled, “That Sweet Sweet Music”.

This 2-LP set and CD open the curtains on 26 tracks that are some of Paul’s favourite soul records most of which nestle on vinyl in his own collection. He can still recall paying £70 for his copy of Jon Lucien’s 1971 ‘Search For The Inner Self’ 7” at a record shop in Leicester in the 90s. Some of these tracks are soul classics like James Carr’s 1966 ‘Pouring Water On A Drowning Man’ and Brother to Brother’s brilliant take on Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson’s ‘In The Bottle’ from 1974. Others are deliciously obscure wonderous gems like the A-side of Blackrock’s sole 1971 single ‘Blackrock “Yeah, Yeah”’, ‘Life Walked Out’ from the same year by the Mist or Syl Johnson’s ‘Black Balloons’ taken from his 1970 album “Is It Because I’m Black?”.

There are plenty of big vocal hitters such as Darrell Banks, Spinners, Joe Simon, O.C. Smith, the Dells and Betty Davis. Whilst the core is vocal soul the music does branch out with Paul selecting a wicked instrumental from the flipside of the Isley Brothers’ ‘Twist & Shout’ from 1962 and the funky jazz of the Headhunters ‘God Made Me Funky’, the A-side of their first 1975 seven-inch.

Paul has not only written an introduction but the way he has curated the music allows each side of the vinyl and the CD to flow like a river taking the listener on a journey through some of his favourite music.

It’s a Sweet Sweet collection indeed...

TRACK LISTING

SIDE ONE
1. GOD MADE ME FUNKY - The Headhunters
2. SPANISH TWIST - The I. B. Special
3. BREAKAWAY - The Valentines
4. TOP OF THE STAIRS - Collins & Collins
5. DONT LET THE GREEN GRASS FOOL YOU - The Spinners
6. BLACK BALLOONS - Syl Johnson

SIDE TWO
1. SOULSHAKE - Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
2. I CAN'T MAKE IT ANYMORE - Richie Havens
3. YOU GOT TO HAVE MONEY - The Exits
4. PULL MY STRING (TURN ME ON) - The Joneses
5. RUN FOR COVER - The Dells
6. ON EASY STREET - O.C. Smith
7. IT AIN'T NO BIG THING - The Radiants

SIDE THREE
1. SUMMERTIME - Billy Stewart
2. IN THE BOTTLE - Brother To Brother
3. HARD TIMES - Baby Huey
4. MAGGIE - Johnny Williams
5. WHEN - Joe Simon
6. POURING WATER ON A DROWNING MAN - James Carr
7. THAT'S ENOUGH - Roscoe Robinson

SIDE FOUR
1. BLACKROCK “YEAH, YEAH” - Blackrock
2. GOLDEN RING - American Gypsy
3. SEARCH FOR THE INNER SELF - Jon Lucien
4. LIFE WALKED OUT - The Mist
5. IN THE MEANTIME - Betty Davis
6. BEAUTIFUL FEELING (SINGLE MIX) - Darrell Banks

Tsunaki Kadowaki, a staff member at Kyoto’s record store Meditations, the supervisor of "New Age Music Disc Guide", and the founder of Sad Disco, curates the fourth installment of "Midnight in Tokyo" themed around Ambient Kayō.

The album presents 12 exquisite pop tracks infused with an ambient feeling, resonating deeply with the evolving landscape of the mid-2020s—a time of post-hyperpop and Y2K revival.

The Midnight in Tokyo series by Studio Mule focuses on Japanese music, serving as a soundtrack for Tokyo nights—whether for home listening, club play, or as a driving BGM, transcending location and space. After a six-year hiatus, the fourth volume takes "Ambient Kayō" as its new perspective, compiling genre-defying tracks released between 1977 and 1999 to explore the intersection of Japanese ambient and pop music.

For this long-awaited fourth installment, selections were made regardless of record label status (major or independent), era, format (vinyl or CD), original release price, or prior reissues. Instead, the focus was on music that deeply moves the listener, is open-minded and evocative, brims with inspiration and spiritual insight, and embodies the "utagokoro" (singing heart) of Japanese artists.

Opening the compilation is "Umi e Kinasai" by Yōsui Inoue, a legendary Japanese singer-songwriter whose works have recently gained renewed interest as hidden gems of Walearic and ambient pop

Composed and arranged by Katsu Hoshi—who is also known for his arrangements on Inoue’s masterpiece Ice World—the track features renowned players such as Masayoshi Takanaka, Hiroki Inui, and Shigeru Inoue. The song embodies a yearning for Balearic horizons, tinged with youthful vibrancy and sentimentality.

Next, "Oritatamu Umi", compiled from Keiko Nosaka, a 20-string koto player, and George Murasaki, a pioneer of Okinawan rock, is an instrumental track from their album "Niraikanai Requiem 1945". As the title suggests, it carries themes of requiem and remembrance, conveying poetic lyricism even without words. Blending Ryukyuan/Okinawan harmonies and indigenous elements, it unfolds as an intimate and nostalgic piece of progressive rock.

Also featured is "Natsu no Kowareru Koro" by Higurashi, a folk-rock band led by Seiichi Takeda, formerly a guitarist of The Remainders of The Clover, the predecessor of RC Succession. Like the opening track "Umi e Kinasai", this song was also produced by Katsu Hoshi. It stands as a folk/new music piece that takes a step into an "otherworldly" realm, recommended for fans of Twin Cosmos and Masumi Hara.

From the enigmatic Blue, the only work left by the mysterious composer S.R. Kinoshita, comes "Mangrove", a hidden treasure of Japan's ambient/new age scene from the CD era. With an oriental and enigmatic atmosphere, the track evokes a mystical world of deep, uncharted jungles, unfolding as an otherworldly New Age Kayō.

"Yaponesia Sakura", selected from Rehabilual’s sole album New Child, is a masterpiece of Japanese new age music. Produced by Swami Dhyan Akamo, a disciple of Indian meditation teacher Osho and a renowned balafon player, the track features Michio Ogawa (Chakra) and Atsuo Fujimoto (Colored Music). Their collective artistry creates an exquisite spiritual ambient pop sound.

"Asa no Hitoshizuku", the opening folk song from Sachiko Kanenobu’s album Sachiko, is also included. Known for her legendary folk album Misora, produced by Haruomi Hosono, Kanenobu’s fourth album after resuming her career was inspired by her experiences living in San Francisco and revolves around the theme of "love." This track carries the same intimate poetic world as Misora, imbued with a pure, crystalline innocence.

From the synth-pop band E.S. Island, known for the Haruomi Hosono-produced *Teku Teku Mami", comes "Yume Fūrin ", selected from their long-lost new age classic Nanpū from Hachijo. Created while the band’s core duo was living in Hachijō Island, the album aimed to sonically capture "the high and happy vibrations of everyday island life." This track offers a dynamic, tribal-infused New Age Kayō experience.

Dubbed "the world's first Min’yō House Mix" "Esashi Oiwake (Maeuta) " comes from Kanazawa Akiko HOUSE MIX Ⅰ, a collaboration between Japanese house music pioneer Soichi Terada and Akiko Kanazawa, a renowned min’yō singer. Through the prism of club music, Hokkaido's Esashi Oiwake, one of Japan’s most iconic folk songs, is transformed into a futuristic ambient pop piece with intricate sound design.

The compilation also includes "Sweet Ong Choh", a track from Voice From Asia, a group active between 1989 and 1992 featuring vocal artist Shizuru Ohtaka. Taken from their imaginative minimal work Voice From Asia, released under Aoyama Spiral’s music label Newsic, the song presents a tranquil, tribal-minimal soundscape enriched by ethnic instruments.

Hailed by Haruomi Hosono as having “a shaman residing in her voice,” singer-songwriter Nami Hōdatsu also appears in the selection. Known for her collaborations with Henry Kawahara, her debut album featured "Asa-Hikari-Ame-Yume", a track that now stands as a precursor to modern vocaloid/synthesized vocal music—a hidden gem of post-choir aesthetics that deserves rediscovery.

Likewise, "Tennessee Waltz", from Naomi Akimoto’s album One Night Stand, supported by members of Mariah, serves as another early prototype of vocaloid/synthesized vocal music. The track weaves fragmented vocal samples, pastoral yet sweetly minimal synth sounds, and mechanical beats into a strikingly unconventional piece in the history of Japanese music.

Closing the compilation is "Heaven Electric", a track from Nav Katze’s album Gentle & Elegance, which featured remixes by Autechre, Seefeel, and Sun Electric. Merging elements of IDM, ambient techno, and chillout, the song embodies an optimism reminiscent of space music while seamlessly blending a mystical Japanese aesthetic—an ambient pop masterpiece. 

TRACK LISTING

A1 Yousui Inoue Umi He Kinasai 00:05:29
A2 Keiko Nosaka / George Murasaki Oritatamu Umi 00:05:17
A3 Higurashi Natsuno Kowareru Koro 00:03:56
B1 Blue Mangrove 00:06:45
B2 Rehabilual Yaponesia Sakura 00:05:07
B3 Sachiko Kanenobu Asano Hitoshizuku 00:04:36
C1 E.S.Island Yumefurin 00:03:47
C2 Akiko Kanazawa Esashi Oiwake(Maeuta) (Virtual Reality Mix) 00:05:53
C3 Voice From Asia Sweet Ong Choh 00:04:43
D1 Nami Hotatsu Asa Hikari Ame Yume 00:01:53
D2 Nav Katza Heaven Electric 00:05:26
D3 Naomi Akimoto Tennessee Waltz 00:03:01

Second instalment of this wonderful compilation of gems from the 60s and 70s Singapore music scene, focused on the amazing ladies that helped make it so vibrant. 14 gems of female fronted Pop & Yeh Yeh, documenting one of the most vibrant music scenes during those incredible years.

Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Studio One Showcase 45’ features a roll call of classic Studio One reggae legends including Horace Andy, Cornell Campbell, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Skatalites and more - seminal reggae artists who all launched their careers at the legendary Studio One label.

Featuring seminal cuts like Bob Marley and The Wailer’s original version of ‘One Love’, Freddie McGregor’s take on the classic ‘Beat Down Babylon’, Judah Eskender Tafari’s re-version of ‘Danger In Your Eyes’ plus tracks from The Skatalites, Lone Ranger, Johnny Osbourne and more.

The album was previously only ever released as a long-deleted limited edition 7” box set for Record Store Day. This album has now been expanded into a lavish double vinyl album edition as well as a first-time release on CD, with both formats featuring a massive eight bonus tracks of wicked Studio One classics and rarities. The album also comes with newly commissioned sleeve and track notes by Noel Hawks.

TRACK LISTING

Freddie McGregor - Beat Down Babylon
Cornel Campbell - No Man's Land
Judah Eskender Tafari - Danger In Your Eyes
Tony & Howie - Fun It Up
Liberation Group - Namibia
Winston Francis - Love Me Today, Not Tomorrow
Roland Alphonso - Jah Shakey
Joe Higgs - Dinah
Brown Eagle - Natural Living
Freddie McKay - So Long, Farewell
Jackie Mittoo - Mixing
The Heptones - How Can I Leave You
The Skatalites - Sudden Destruction
Lone Ranger - Dance A Fe Cork
Horace Andy - Mamie Blue
Johnny Osbourne - Run Up Your Mouth
Bob Marley And The Wailers - One Love
The Cables - What Am I To Do

For the second edition of our City To City series we arrive in Lisboa. A city with a rich heritage of electronic music born from a strong affinity to authentic, underground dance music culture. Institutions such as Lux Fragile have carried the sound of Lisbon since it's formative years in the late 90’s. Its long-standing resident DJs now deservedly receiving global recognition and in return, introducing a wider spectrum of appreciation for the sound of the city. Some of which are included on City To City: Lisbon. Here on the second instalment of City To City we introduce six original tracks from seven artists currently making waves in Lisbon.

Kicking things off we have Lisbon native, label owner and someone whose name has been firmly integrated with the city for 20+ years, Kaspar from Lisbon AKA DJ Kaspar. With releases on esteemed imprints such as Clone, 4Lux, Stripped and Chewed alongside various works on his own Percebes Musica, we're proud to have Kaspar lead the charge. Mereces provides a raw, hypnotic groove layered with chopped vocals and synth lines which creating an analogue and spontaneous feel which Kaspar has become renowned for

Next up, and picking up the pace we have DJ Honesty and his peak time club track Jazz Mutant. Thumping kick drum, choppy b-lines, intricate drums and a perfectly placed vocal at the end of the first break-down create the foundations for dance-floor pleasure. The German native and long-time Lisbon resident has previously graced the likes of Sonar Kollektiv, Compost & Cabinet and is a welcome edition to this stellar line-up of talent.

Closing out the A side we have another Lisbon native, Lux regular and label / record shop owner Jorge Caiado. Jorge is a staple on many a line-up across the city and now internationally flying the flag for the deep-house sound of Lisboa. DJing far and wide from Chicago and Berlin to Beijing and Toronto, Jorge can be heard pushing his minimal deep house sound through his sets and releases on Carpets & Snares, Groovement and the sister label of Chez Damier’s Balance Recordings, Inner-Balance. Jorge has provided the beautifully crafted Good Days for this release which see him layering up the textures, floaty synths, soulful vocal chops & melodic top-lines providing something which truly nourish the soul. Proper deepness!

Flipping over we have UK born & Lisboa based Megatronic. Having recently released on labels such as Razor n Tape, Feedasoul and The Remedy Project, Megatronic has firmly established herself as a global artist. A maverick tour de force, she brings her infectious energy to the release via a bumping vocal house track with touches of Bruk vibes entitled Casey Screams.

Next up we have Lisboa local and someone who has their feet deeply-rooted to the culture of the city, Moreno Ácido delivering a track entitled Until The Break of Dawn. Mario is diverse in his productions with previous output ranging from tougher, jackin’ tracks such as 100 Controls from his Trash/Treasure EP on Call To Action through to deep, intricate late night moods such as Until The Break Of Dawn.

Closing out this special release we have two names most synonymous with the underground sound of Lisbon and more specifically the institution of Lux Fragil; Yen Sung & Photonz. The duo have previously worked together on projects such as Angel Rights on their own imprint Alphabet Street Music and we’re excited to have them provide a thumping track, heads down groover to close the EP. Changes is straight to the point. Rolling bassline, in your face stabs and a heavy dose of kick drum. Something you’ll hear at Lux on any given weekend and a fitting close to a brilliant VA representing all corners of the deeper side of Lisboa.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Freerange shift their focus to Lisbon, introducing six artists from the Portuguese capital that represent the fresh face of it's contemporary house scene. Characterized by bold lead motifs, frenetic rhythm sections and a woozy, sun-scorched approach.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Kaspar From Lisbon - Mereces
A2. DJ Honesty - Jazz Mutant
A3. Jorge Caiado - Good Days
B1. Megatronic - Casey Screams
B2. Moreno Acido - Until The Break Of Dawn
B3. Yen Sung & Photonz - Changes 

Hell Yeah series File Under Balearic Gabba continues its mission to bring some vital, previously digital-only Balearic Gabba weaponry to vinyl for the first time. This second volume has artwork by Planet Luke and features Wallace next to new school stars SIRS and Pedro Bertho.

Tartan Records label head and British talent Wallace opens up with a remix of Sewell And The Gong's 'Better Words' that has been a real summer hit for label head Marco Gallerani.

The original came on Jason Boardman's fine Before I Die label and is one of those jams that transcends genre and wins over techno heads, Adriatic beach groovers and festival main stages alike. It is 'proper Balearic Gabba' says Marco with its tropical percussion, humid pads and watery droplets all adding lush atmosphere to the dubby drums. The chords and reedy leads are beautifully delicate but get floors in a blissed-out, loved-up trance.

SIRS is an artist on fire right now and already impressed on this label with his remix of Aura Safari which is one of the year's standout Balearic house jams. He has a new single on the way for Hell Yeah but first flips label mate My Friend Dario's 'Tellaro' into a wobbly, psyched-out dub disco and breakbeat chugger. The zippy synths and shimmering keys are underpinned with a taught bassline and playful vocals that bring great fun and irresistible party vibes to any set.

Hell Yeah mainstay Verdo then has his 'Boulevardier' remixed by Pedro Bertho, a rising talent from Brazil with a steamy South American style. This one is a modern beach classic that unites both young and old heads with its frayed analogue drums and snappy percussion joining the dots between 80s Chicago house, new age and Balearic with its big piano chords and phased bass all getting hands the air.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Sewell And The Gong - Better Words (Wallace Remix)
B1. My Friend Dario - Tellaro (SIRS Remix)
B2. Verdo - Boulevardier (Pedro Bertho Remix)

Two bona fide classic 70s cuts reworked for now.

‘Papa Stoned’, Ian Ossia’s driving take on one of disco’s seminal tracks, the Norman Whitfield masterpiece, ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’ by The Temptations, relentlessly hammers the groove home, leaving the dance floor no option but total surrender.

‘Dream A Dream’ sees a 1994 Ian Dewhirst re-edit of the glorious ‘Dreaming A Dream’ by Crown Heights Affair respectfully retouched by Ché & Matica, who bring the beats into time, overdub additional elements and create a DJ friendly intro/outro for what is an essential update.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Papa Stoned (Ian Ossia Rework)
B1. Dream A Dream (ID Edit / Cryptic Retouch By Che & Matica) 

Originally released in 2014, Strut re-introduces 'Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1997', the highly sought-after definitive retrospective of one of Chicago’s most important and innovative house music labels.

Emerging as a raw alternative to the powerhouses of Trax and DJ International during the mid- ‘80s, Dance Mania continued to represent street-level Chicago club music into the ‘90s, helping to pioneer the Ghetto House sound.

Hardcore Traxx traces the full story of the label from its heyday. Founded in 1985 and managed by Ray Barney from Barney’s Distribution HQ on Ogden Avenue (moving later to West Roosevelt Road), Dance Mania hit the ground running with its second release in ’86, the incendiary ‘Hardcore Jazz’ EP by Duane & Co. Barney quickly became a trustworthy outlet for early house and acid productions by upcoming Chicago artists such as Lil Louis, Marshall Jefferson and Farley Keith aka Farkey “Jackmaster” Funk.

The label set out its stall with a series of landmark Chicago releases including ‘7 Ways’ by Hercules, Li’l Louis’ ‘The Original Video Clash’ and international smash ‘House Nation’ by Housemaster Boyz. During the ‘80s, it cemented its reputation for uncompromising club records and DJ Tools with sounds spanning raw garage (Victor Romeo’s ‘Love Will Find A Way’), acid trax (Robert Armani) and quality house (Da Posse).

Into the ‘90s, Barney unleashed the groundbreaking ‘Hit It From The Back’ by Traxmen and Eric Martin, ushering in a primitive new sound around faster, stripped down rhythms and X-rated party-starting lyric lines. Barney remembers, “Guys used to call in and ask for music on Dance Mania – they were saying, ‘gimme some of that ghetto stuff’. ’ Dance Mania producer DJ Slugo adds, “when we made Ghetto House… we made music for the b*tches. Music for the grinding sh*t and all of that. ” The sound spawned a whole new swathe of homegrown producers releasing a fast flow of no-compromise dancefloor bangers: Paul Johnson, DJ Deeon, DJ Funk, DJ Milton, Waxmaster and Slugo all became leaders of the scene. The influence of ghetto house became widespread, not least for Daft Punk, whose track ‘Teachers’ from their ‘Homework’ album in 1997 was effectively a tribute to Dance Mania. The new wave of productions also paved the way for the later Chicago juke and footwork scene.

Now revitalised under the leadership of Ray Barney and Parris Mitchell, Dance Mania remains a cornerstone of Chicago’s dance music culture. With Hardcore Traxx, Strut delivers the ultimate tribute to the label, featuring a meticulously curated compilation of its classics, Ghetto House anthems, and hidden gems. The release was produced in collaboration with Dance Mania and compiled by Conor Keeling (creator of the popular Daft Punk-inspired Teachers mix) with contributions from Miles Simpson of Ransom Note. The vinyl edition includes a comprehensive history of the label, artist interviews by DJ Chrissy Murderbot, and rare archival photos.

TRACK LISTING

1. Hercules– 7 Ways (Club)
2. Victor Romeo Featuring Leetrece Brown
3. Club Style– Crazy Wild
4. Tim Harper– Toxic Waste (Club Mix)
5. Vincent Floyd– I'm So Deep Mixed By – Armando
6. 3 2 6– Falling (Armando's House Mix) Remix – Armando
7. DJ Deeon– Da Bomb
8. Parris Mitchell Project Featuring Wax Master – Ghetto Shout Out!!
9. Traxmen & Eric Martin– Hit It From The Back
10. DJ Funk – The Original Video Clash: Video Clash II (Street Mix)
11. Paul Johnson – Feel My M.F. Bass
12. Top Cat – Work Out

Whipped up in the dust of Rene & Rene’s Tejano tornado “Angelito,” the Dynamic label was just one among San Antonio record and real estate mogul Abe Epstein’s enterprises. Dynamic’s flagship outfit, the Commands, marched “No Time For You” up to the middle of the charts in 1966 with performance chops honed jet-sharp by the demanding Air Force Base circuit. That take off paved a runway for 20 more soulful Dynamic singles over an impressive 30-month campaign. Epstein’s open-door policy brought a diverse cross-section of Texas talent into convergence within his General McMullan Drive studio, as whites, blacks, and Latinos alike suited up for service in whichever new group the call of duty called for. Epstein’s Alamo City melting pot is ladled out here in 21 (28 on the 2LP) of Dynamic’s most intriguing dishes by the Tonettes, Little Jr. Jesse & the Tear Drops, Don & the Doves, Willie Cooper & the Webs, Bobby Blackmon & His Soul Express, and Doc & Sal. Lone Star pic sleeves, full-color dancehall photography, and rich ephemera plant a new flag for soul in soil that’s seen its share of hoisted banners.

TRACK LISTING

A1 Commands – Hey It's Love
A2 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – Give Your Love To Me
A3 Tonettes – I Gotta Know
A4 Doc & Sal – Can't Get You Offa My Mind
A5 Commands – I've Got Love For My Baby
A6 Willie Cooper & The Webs – You Don't Love Nobody
A7 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – Ain't No Big Thing

B1 Commands – No Time For You
B2 Webs – Little Girl Blue
B3 Tonettes – My Heart Can Feel The Pain
B4 Doc & Sal – Cry & Wonder Why
B5 Commands – Don't Be Afraid To Love Me
B6 Willie Cooper & The Webs – I Can't Take No More
B7 Don & The Doves – Together

C1 Webs – Don't Ever Hurt Me
C2 Commands – Must Be Alright
C3 Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express – She's Gotta Have Soul
C4 Doc & Sal – Laughing To Keep From Crying
C5 Webs – Try Loving Me
C6 Commands – Too Late To Cry
C7 Doc & Sal – My Dream

D1 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – If You Don't Love Me
D2 Webs – Can't Let You Go
D3 Commands – A Way To Love Me
D4 Little Jr. Jesse & The Tear Drops – It Keeps Rainin'
D5 Don & The Doves – I Need You
D6 Bobby Blackmon & The Soul Express – You'll Find Another
D7 Commands – Around The Go-Go 

Armed with a passion for discovery and an ear for extraordinary sounds, Atjazz has handpicked an exquisite selection of tracks to take you on a journey through the depths of Deep Afro and soulful house and then a delve into Broken Beat & Nu-Jazz.

The A- side dives deep into Atjazz's Galaxy Aart guise with 2 stirring remixes: Halo featuring Maiya's 'Glory' and Imaani's 'Found My Light'. Adding to the glow is the 2019 sun- soaked remix of Canadian jazz sensation Dominique Fils- Aime's radiant masterpiece, 'Sun Rise'.

Flip to the B-side, and you're swept into a Love Soul journey. Feel the lush warmth of Ralf GUM featuring Monica Blaire's 'AWA' and the rediscovered magic of Nathan Haines' 'U See That', elevated by the glorious vocals of Vanessa Freeman and Marcuss Begg. Closing this stellar sampler is the awe-inspiring collaboration between The Realm, Atjazz, and Kelli Sae--a modern remake of Incognito's timeless B-Side gem, 'On The Road'.

TRACK LISTING

1. Halo Feat. Maiya - Glory (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix)
2. Imaani - Found My Light (Atjazz Galaxy Aart Remix)
3. Dominique Fils-Aime - Sun Rise (Atjazz Remix)
4. Ralf GUM Feat. Monica Blaire - AWA (Atjazz Love Soul Mix)
5. Nathan Haines Feat. Vanessa Freeman & Marcus Begg - U See That (Atjazz Love Soul Mix)
6. The Realm X Atjazz X Kelli Sae - On The Road (Vocal Mix)

Agree to disagree: A selected Krautrock discography

Krautrock, what is it anyway? A genre, a derogative term, a song by Faust, … or: a welcome (and recurring) opportunity to talk about all of this. The music associated with the term in question has eagerly been canonized. From the enthusiastic and idiosyncratic ramblings of Julian Cope’s 'Krautrocksampler' to encyclopaedic approaches like Alan and Stephen Freeman’s 'Crack in the Cosmic Egg', there are plenty of books to read and lists to discuss: Who’s in, who isn’t? The quarrels and disputes surrounding the terms "Krautrock" and "Kosmische Musik" are a testament to their enduring relevance and fascination. I won’t get into the weeds discussing how to separate one from the other – for all those who do want to, the book 'Krautrock Eruption' by Wolfgang Seidel addresses some of those questions. In this book, you will find an annotated discography of fifty albums. Out of these fifty, we are presenting an even narrower selection of tracks from twelve albums on this compilation. Lists and compilation track listings inevitably see tracks missing and being left out. In our case, the compilation was produced in cooperation with the label Bureau B and therefore has a partial focus on some of their back catalogue. That said, the list is meant to inspire repeated or further listening, to spark discussions and – potentially – to provoke new lists, perhaps your own! It’s all part of the fun. Music is made for enjoyment in the first and for friendly debate in the second place, after all.

TRACK LISTING

1. Conrad Schnitzler - Ballet Statique
2. Faust - I’ve Heard That One Before/Watch Your Step
3. Eno Moebius Roedelius - Foreign Affairs
4. Harald Grosskopf - Emphasis
5. Cluster - 21:32 (bureau B Edit)
6. Moebius & Plank - Rastakraut Pasta
7. Roedelius - Glaubersalz
8. Pyrolator - Minimal Tape 3/7.2
9. Riechmann - Himmelblau (bureau B Edit)
10. Kluster - Kluster 2 (Electric Music) (bureau B Edit)
11. Günter Schickert - Apricot Brandy II (bureau B Edit)
12. Asmus Tietchens - Falter-Lamento

Demuja unveils 'Blueprint', the first release on his label MUJA to feature collaborations with other artists. After celebrating the label’s 10-year milestone, Demuja felt it was the right moment to take the next step, and he's excited to launch this new phase with a carefully curated VA compilation.This 12 inch sampler includes contributions from iconic figures in the scene, such as Kyle Hall, Gonno as well as upcoming artists such as Retromigration and Makez, among others. While the compilation offers a variety of sounds, it stays true to its core, remaining focused on deep and underground house music!

TRACK LISTING

A1. Kyle Hall - Northern Bop
A2. Gonno - Nearly Unity
A3. Retromigration - 40 Ounce
B1. Makez - Train To Saturn Ft. Dwayne Franklin & NPO303
B2. Basic Soul Unit - Souljourn
B3. Hubie Davsion - Entno

13 years in the making, Mr Bongo proudly presents a new compilation of beloved Brazilian disco and boogie finds from the legendary London disco connoisseurs, Horse Meat Disco

A labour of love, it showcases a tantalising cross- section of disco, funk, boogie, samba and MPB, from past to present. Unearthing tracks from the seemingly endless gold mine of Brazilian gems, the compilation features legends such as Jorge Ben, Gretchen, Marcos Valle and Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti, alongside unsung heroes including Ze Carlos and Carlos Bivar.

Over 20 years ago, the Horse Meat Disco crew (James Hillard, Severino Panzetta, Jim Stanton and Luke Howard) began their weekly residency at Eagle London back in 2003. That same year, Luke made his first visit to Brazil, beginning a musical love affair that is still going strong. "I had always wanted to go to Brazil since I was a kid, and when I finally had the opportunity to go with Princess Julia, I was just blown away. I've visited Rio every year since 2003, and in that time, I've learned Portuguese and tried to discover as much as I can about Brazilian music and popular culture. I learned to dance samba with the Paraiso School of Samba in London and paraded three times at Rio Carnival. Brazilian music was a brand- new world for me to explore and get excited about--a whole universe of genius musicians, singers, and styles." 9 years later, Mr Bongo invited Luke down to their Brighton HQ for a listening session of some of his favourite Brazilian boogie and disco 7" finds. A compilation was greenlit, but multiple licensing delays and the release of other HMD compilations meant that it lay dormant for years. Fast forward to 2024, and with the help of esteemed, Rio based record collector Tee Cardaci, along with suggestions from HMD's James Hillard, the dream of an HMD Brazilian compilation finally materialised.

It's a carefully curated collection that includes the electronic-boogie/italo-disco-esque 1984 groover 'Venha (Remix)' by the singer Ze Carlos, two cuts by Luiza Maura taken from her sought- after Deixa Girar 7", and Gretchen's sultry 'Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura' written by Jorge Ben. At its core, this compilation captures the excitement and sense of discovery that won over Horse Meat Disco's heart more than 20 years ago.

A vibrant mix of feel-good favours, it homes in on a sun-soaked strand of disco and boogie that has been enriched with the spirit of a nation where music serves as a central pillar of life.

TRACK LISTING

1. Harmony Cats - Harmony Cats' Theme
2. Luiza Maura - Sorriso Vermelho
3. Gretchen - Ela Tem Raca, Charme, Talento E Gostosura
4. Coisa Quente - Edmundo (In The Mood)
5. Ze Carlos - Venha (Remix)
6. Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti - Suspira
7. Os Carbonos - Passaro Selvagem
8. San Rodrigues - Fofa
9. Marcos Valle - Parabens (Danca Do Daniel)
10. Lafayette - Sol De Verao
11. Roberto Cesar - Fevereiro (O Bamba)
12. Arlete - Quero Ser Sua Mulher
13. Waldirene - Queima Como Fogo
14. Luiza Maura - Deixa Girar
15. Jorge Ben - Rio Babilonia
16. Carlos Bivar - Elo

The soundtrack from Tarantino's hit movie - this album was mostly produced and orchestrated by RZA from the Wu Tang Clan. Includes songs from Nancy Sinatra, Isaac Hayes and Bernard Herrmann.

TRACK LISTING

1. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
2. That Certain Female
3. The Grand Duel (Parte Prima)
4. Twisted Nerve
5. Queen Of The Crime Council
6. Ode To Oren Ishii
7. Run Fay Run
8. Green Hornet 
9. Battle Without Honor Or Humanity
10. Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
11. Woo Hoo
12. Crane/White Lightning
13. The Flower Of Carnage
14. The Lonely Shepherd
15. You're My Wicked Life
16. Ironside (Excerpt)
17. Super 16 (Excerpt)
18. Yakuza Oren 1
19. Banister Fight
20. Flip Sting 
21. Sword Swings
22. Axe Throws 

Just like its predecessor, 'Kill Bill Vol.2' encompasses a number of different music styles interspersed with dramatic instrumentals and dialogue from the movie by Uma Thurman and David Carradine. alternative rock band Shivaree appear with their best known single 'Goodnight Moon' and Johnny Cash covers the popular country song 'A Satisfied Mind'. also includes cuts from Ennio Morricone, Malcom Mclaren, Charlie Feathers and more.

TRACK LISTING

1. A Few Words From The Bride
2. Goodnight Moon
3. Il Tramonto
4. Can't Hardly Stand It
5. Tu Mira (Edit)
6. Summertime Killer
7. The Chase
8. The Legend Of Pai Mei
9. L'arena
10. A Satisfied Mind
11. A Silhouette Of Doom
12. About Her
13. Truly And Utterly Bill
14. Malaguena Salerosa
15. Urami Bushi

Blink-and-you'll-miss-it, one hit re-up of the infamous "Loft Classics" CDs. Volumes 1 & 2 land this week, with plenty more in the pipeline - but you'll have to be quick! 

Just look at that track list!! 

Import copies from the States hence the slightly exagerated price tag. But it's worth every penny.

TRACK LISTING

1 War - The World Is A Ghetto
2 Brass Construction - Movin' On
3 Brian Auger - Light On The Path
4 Gil Scott-Heron - Home Is Where The Hatred Is
5 Fela Anikulapo Kuti - Shakara
6 Don Ray - Standing In The Rain
7 Risco Connection - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
8 Atmosfear - Outer Space
9 Mandré - Solar Flight

Blink-and-you'll-miss-it, one hit re-up of the infamous "Loft Classics" CDs. Volumes 1 & 2 land this week, with plenty more in the pipeline - but you'll have to be quick!

Just look at that track list!!

Import copies from the States hence the slightly exagerated price tag. But it's worth every penny.

TRACK LISTING

Matsubara - S.O.S.
2 Deodato - Whistle Bump
3 Dennis Coffey - Wings Of Fire
4 War - The Chase
5 Johnny Hammond - Los Conquistadores Chocolatés
6 Lonnie Liston Smith - Space Princess
7 Miroslav Vitous - New York City
8 Dexter Wansel - Life On Mars
9 Powerline - Double Journey
10 Sun Palace - Rude Movements

Strut introduces the highly anticipated third volume in the Disques Debs International series, diving deeper into the archives of one ofthe greatest French Caribbean labels, Disques Debs, based in Guadeloupe. Founded by the visionary Henri Debs in the late ‘50s, thelabel and studio operated for over 50 years, releasing more than 300 7” singles and 200 LPs, making it a cornerstone of Caribbean music history.

By the dawn of the 1980s, Henri Debs had already established himself as a prolific producer, with a record of releases unmatched in Guadeloupe and Martinique. From its humble beginnings with a 2-track tape machine in the back of a clothes shop, Disques Debsevolved into a powerhouse, boasting a state-of-the-art studio in downtown Pointe-à-Pitre, retail shops for records and musical instruments in Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Paris, a nightclub in Gosier, and international distribution deals reaching Europe, the U.S.,and South America.

Disques Debs played a pivotal role in shaping modern Caribbean music. The label bridged traditional genres like biguine and gwoka with contemporary styles like cadence, compas, and zouk, the latter becoming a global phenomenon in the 1980s with contributions from iconic acts like Kassav’ and Zouk Machine. The period also saw Disques Debs champion a new generation of artists while maintaining ties with legendary figures from earlier decades.

Volume 3 in this series spotlights one of the label’s most dynamic and influential periods as it expanded its global reach during the1980s. Across 2 LPs, the release features a curated selection of tracks from the Disques Debs circle, highlighting both emerging talents and established artists who defined the era.

This collection not only celebrates Henri Debs’ unmatched legacy but also offers a snapshot of Caribbean music’s golden age, cementing Disques Debs as a cultural institution.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sadi Lancreot – Dou Se Vou Ki Siwo
2. Max Et Henri – Sé Pou Demen
3. Dominique Panol – Come On Baby
4. Mariz – Si On Jou
5. Jocelyn Mocka Et Kassav – Mizik Maladi
6. Christian Yéyé – Misyé Zanndo
7. Ramon Pyrmée – An Mwe
8. Expérience 7 – Bel Toubonman
9. Ka Lévé – Apre Nou Byen Cheche
10. Horizon - Neg Mawon
11. Ti Celeste – Testaman
12. Yo – Fo’w Maye
13. Alex Rosa – L’appel Des Champions
14. Gwo Siwo – Bèlè

The historical origins of cumbia are nebulous and imprecise. The mythology surrounding it suggests an ancient past when Amerindian, African and European musical sounds were mixed together.

After digging deep into the overwhelming archives of Discos Fuentes and Codiscos in our previous volumes, this third instalment in the series 'Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!' comprises a selection of 28 Peruvian cumbia bangers for the dance floor from the deep vaults of Discos MAG, all of them originally released between 1964 and 1987.

'Cumbia Cumbia Cumbia!!!' combines well-known classics and rarities that are difficult to find in their original formats. An invitation to enjoy and be amazed, above and beyond ethnographic and academic concerns.

TRACK LISTING

1. CUMBIA MORENA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
2. OLGUITA - LOS CHICOQUES
3. CUMBIA EN DOMINANTE - LOS DEMONIOS DE COROCOCHAY
4. LA BLANQUIÑOSA - LOS FELCAS
5. CHINITA - SONORA CASINO DE HUGO MACEDO
6. LA POLLERA AMARILLA - SAM BRASIL
7. ANITA - VOLADA 5
8. CUMBIA PUEBLERINA - OTTO DE ROJAS Y SU ORQUESTA
9. YOLANDA - CARLOS PICKLING Y ÓRGANO ESPACIAL
10. AREQUIPEÑITA - SILVESTRE MONTEZ Y SUS GUANTANAMEROS
11. LUCERITO - ÑICO ESTRADA
12. CUMBIA SABROSA - FREDDY ROLAND Y SU ORQUESTA DE MODA
13. LA CUMBIA DEL BURRO - LOS AVILEÑOS
14. CUMBIA 73 - LOS DEMONIOS DEL MANTARO
15. QUE SIGA LA CUMBIA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
16. CHIN CHIN - JOE DI ROMA Y SU CONJUNTO
17. RITMO DE CUMBIA - LOS RUMBEROS DEL SOLAR
18. AC CHA CHAU - LOS PAVOS REALES
19. CUMBIA BONITA - NILO ESPINOSA Y SU ORQUESTA
20. OH CONDOR - VOLADA 5
21. CUMBIA DE COLOR - TITO CHICOMA Y SU ORQUESTA
22. CUMBIA Y AMOR - LOS DEMONIOS DE COROCOCHAY
23. NEGRITA LINDA - NELSON FERREYRA Y SU SONORA
24. BAILA MI CUMBIA - CARLOS PICKLING Y SU ORQUESTA
25. TIERRA LINDA - LOS KINTOS
26. POCHITA - MANZANITA CON LOS CAÑEROS
27. LA COLOCHA - LOS FELCAS
28. LA CELOSA - LOS BELKING’S

Soul Jazz Records’ new ‘Secret Superstar Sounds - Scraping Bubblegum Off My Soul 1977-80: Punk - Powerpop - New Wave - DIY’ brings together a wealth of incredibly catchy tunes from late 1970s / early 1980s British groups that you have probably never heard of! Power pop mixed together a love of lyrical and melodically beautiful 1960s pop and garage sounds, together with the energy and attitude of 1970s punk. Almost completely out of kilter with the fashions of the day (punk, new wave and post-punk) these bands managed to fall between the musical cracks at almost every step of the way, leaving them practically unknown to all but a few.

Inspired by the DIY messaging of bands like The Desperate Bicycles, Sniffing Glue fanzine and early UK punk labels like Stiff, Chiswick and Rough Trade, these bands chose mainly to go into a studio and make their own private press / DIY records themselves - then try to work out everything else (promotion, marketing, etc.) afterwards. As mainly outsiders to the mainstream music industry, and usually unable to make any inroads into it, save for sending their own record to John Peel, most of these bands fell at the first hurdle.

These records remain both beautifully crafted three-minute musical gems and long-lost micro-histories of an essentially hidden genre.

Featured bands here include The Squares, The Meanies, The Monitors, Plummet Airline, Tours, Gobblinz, Krypton Tunes and more. Most of these records were selfpublished DIY releases made in very limited editions and were often the only tracks ever released by these groups.

TRACK LISTING

Gooblinz - London
Plummet Airlines - It’s Har
Xdreamysts - Right Way Home
Tours - Language School
The Squares - No Fear
The Monitors - Compulsory Fun
The Meanies - It’s True
Jeff Hill Band - Something’s Wrong With My Baby
The Squad - 24 Hours
Krypton Tunes - Limited Vision
The Zeros - Hungry
The Wardens - Do So Well
The Letters - Nobody Loves Me
The Tunnelrunners - Forever Crying At Love Songs
Comic Romance - Cry Myself To Sleep

Four exclusive, unreleased tracks lifted from the forthcoming 'Eglo Records Volume 3' compilation,available on a limited edition 12" vinyl EP to celebrate 15 years of our trend setting, littlei ndependent label, born out of the basement of the legendary Plastic People night club.

Featuring the don Zed Bias on the remix for Chunky's 'Dancing On Tables' alongside fellow Mancunian talent Metrodome, as well as Liverpools young Broken Beat wizard Sticky Dub, who serves up a deep, brukwise bubbler on 'Minerals'. Flip it over for brand new material from House music aficionado Giles Smith (formerly of Secret Sundaze) and the official debut release form label boss Alex Nut onhis lo-fi Electro House jawn 'Arcade Fun Pt.1'

.The full compilation will be out in April featuring new tracks and previously released material fromthe likes of label artists Shy One, Steve Spacek, Stefan Ringer, Last Nubian, Malik Hendricks, Fatima, Destiny71z, Natalie Slade and many more.

TRACK LISTING

1. Chunky - DOT (Zed Bias & Metrodome Remix)
2. Sticky Dub - Minerals
3. Giles Smith - Hercules
4. Alex Nut - Arcade Fun Pt. 1

Mark Grusane presents "Midwest Rhythms Vol. 3" on Disctechno: a compilation of five stripped down, off-kilter house tracks from four producers out of Chicago and Detroit and one from Grusane himself. On the A side is a spaced out synth-laden “Memory Blank” from DJ Slush (aka Eric Schwab) and a pulsing, bass-heavy beatdown on “AYYYO” from Deon Jamar. The B side features Jordan Zawideh’s reverb-heavy drum machine & synth duet “Axolotls”, Mark Grusane’s pounding, in-your-face atonal track “The Recoil”, and finishes with Thomas Xu’s grooving arpeggios on “School Street.” Not to be missed for fans of the contemporary Midwest underground.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Mark Grusane gets together with some more pals for a highly expansive dive into his 'Midwest Rhythms'. Taking cues from jak beat, acid and proto-house, these tracks have their own fiercely independent personality and are guaranteed to get the real club freaks salivating at the mouth.

TRACK LISTING

Dj Slush - Memory Blank
Deon Jamar - Ayyyo
Jordan Zawideh - Axolotls
Mark Grusane - The Recoil
Thomas Xu - School Street

Needle Mythology, the label founded by music writer, author and broadcaster Pete Paphides, is thrilled to announce the release of Sensitive, a vinyl anthology to cover the indiepop scene of the 1980s. Sensitive features 30 songs in total by artists who defined the indiepop aesthetic, among them The Jesus & Mary Chain, The Sea Urchins, Primal Scream, The Pastels, Talulah Gosh, Orange Juice, The Field Mice, The Primitives, The Wedding Present, Miaow, Razorcuts, Dolly Mixture, The Bodines, Shop Assistants, The Soup Dragons, The Loft, The Chills, That Petrol Emotion and The Railway Children.

Sensitive takes its name from the single released by The Field Mice, and marks the first time that The Field Mice have allowed one of their songs to be used on a compilation released by any label other than Sarah Records, who released all their records at the time. Also features on Sensitive is Dying Day from Orange Juice’s hugely influential debut album You Can’t Hide Your Love Forever – marking the only time that Edwyn Collins and his wife and manager Grace Maxwell have given permission for an Orange Juice song to be featured on an anthology.

Many of the records featured on Sensitive have become highly sought-after collectors’ items since their original release. The Sea Urchins’ Pristine Christine changes hands for up to £400. Original mint copies of April Showers’ only single Abandon Ship command up to £380. If you were to try and individually buy all the records featuring the songs on Sensitive, you can expect to pay something around £1150.

Sensitive features 10,000 words of extensive track-by-track notes and an essay by Pete Paphides, who was and remains an avid proponent of the indiepop scene that this collection chronicles. All the songs on SENSITIVE have been newly mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell.

TRACK LISTING

DISC 1
1. Pristine Christine - The Sea Urchins
2. Get Out Of My Dream - The Clouds
3. Truck Train Tractor - The Pastels
4. Once More - The Wedding Present
5. Almost Prayed - The Weather Prophets
6. If She Doesn’t Smile (It’ll Rain) - Fantastic Something
7. Talulah Gosh - Talulah Gosh
8. Crash - The Primitives
9. It’s A Good Thing - That Petrol Emotion
10. Hang-Ten! - The Soup Dragons
11. When It All Comes Down - Miaow
12. Kaleidoscope World - The Chills
13. Somewhere In China - Shop Assistants
14. I’ll Still Be There - Razorcuts
15. Abandon Ship - April Showers

DISC 2
1. Someone Stole My Wheels - Biff Bang Pow!
2. Dying Day - Orange Juice
3. Hammering Heart - Del Amitri
4. Why Does The Rain - The Loft
5. Yesterday - The Nivens
6. Ten Miles - Phil Wilson
7. Sensitive - The Filed Mice
8. Brighter - The Railway Children
9. Adam’s Song (Pour Fenella) - The Sun And The Moon
10. She Looks Right Through Me - The Waltones
11. Therese - The Bodines
12. Velocity Girl - Primal Scream
13. Will He Kiss Me Tonight - Dolly Mixture
14. Some Candy Talking - The Jesus And Mary Chain
15. Candydiosis - Pop Will Eat Itself 

Restoring balance to our series of earthly compilations, one that has brought to you an array of different artists, all with the collective goal of sharing the joy of exploring musical wonders with no borders, we have Earthly Tapes 04.

In keeping with the series so far, nature and electronica intertwine in unison to share a space as befitting to hedonistic dancefloor groovers as it is to homebound explorations. With this release, we have 7 wonderful artists expressing their creativity across 6 carefully curated tracks, with native roots connected to 5 different countries across South America and Europe.

2 years in the making and chopping and changing as it’s passed through the motions, what has remained is the concept behind it. On this edition, we're shining a light on a small portion of female producers within a music scene that we’re fortunate to be a part of.

Each artist that has carefully created a track for this compilation, has also contributed their beautiful crafts within the Organica/Folkloric/Downtempo scene and we’re truly blessed to be able to share them with you. The countdown to the release of this next chapter finds us coinciding fittingly with International Women’s Day.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Manu Ela - Animals
A2. Barda - Atardecer Rioplatense
A3. Shigara - Azul Profundo Ft. Nanki
B1. Sahale & Samarana - Mesege
B2. Carla Valenti - Camino Pa La Playa
B3. NoN Project - Lo Perdido

Pacific Rhythm’s “Rhythms Of The Pacific” series returns with a 12” sampler of material that will be included as part of a larger 10-year anniversary compilation later this year. Tunes from LNRDCROY, Khotin (under his Waterpark alias), Active Surplus, and Kennedy are on deck to set the tone. Limited and downright essential for enthusiasts of the sound Pacific Rhythm has cultivated since 2013. 

Mood Hut / Pender Street Steppers, Future Times / Beautiful Swimmers 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Tricksy and fun in parts, deep and sensual in others; landing somewhere between the Mood Hut / Pender Street Steppers, Future Times / Beautiful Swimmers axis with a little bit of that antipodean influence a la Andras Fox / Public Possession thrown in too. Very good!

TRACK LISTING

A1. Lnrdcroy - Galaxio Salaxio
A2. Waterpark - Coastal Plus
B1. Kennedy - A Calling
B2. Active Surplus - Blue Beam

Toolroom’s latest Sampler sees 4 big releases from KC Lights, Milk & Sugar & James Hurr, Crusy, and Illyus & Barrientos.

TRACK LISTING

A1. KC Lights & Welt – Fly (Extended Mix)
A2. Milk & Sugar & James Hurr – I Love Music (Extended Mix)
B1. Crusy – Hey Girls, B-Boys (Extended Mix)
B2. Illyus & Barrientos - D.A.N.C.E (Extended Mix)

A collection of the best gospel - soul thumpers from the Boddie Recording Company and BOS Records by way of The Numero Group. Great Lakes Gospel Vol 1 features some of Cleveland’s purest and sweetest gospel rarities. An overflowing chalice of funky gospel gems from the Forest City. You could start a church with this thing. PULPIT NOT INCLUDED.

TRACK LISTING

1. Juanita Ellis - Make A Joyful Noise
2. Sounds Of Soul - Gospel Train
3. Sensational Saints - How Great Thou Art
4. The Mighty Imperials - Unity
5. The Capitalaires - Glory Glory
6. The BOS Singers - My God On High
7. Rev. R.L. Hubbard - Child Of The King
8. Randall Stephens - Love
9. Brother Bill - Wha’s Happ’nin
10. Gospel Ensemble - What You Need
11. The Corinthian Singers - Why? (It’s A Shame)
12. Preacher & The Saints - Jesus Rhapsody, Pt. 1

With a string of glowing reviews and handful of awards already behind it, the Irish-language semi-biopic award-winning film is one of the most-acclaimed movie releases of the year playing in over 500 cinemas across the U.K and Ireland. The film was recently selected by the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) to represent Ireland in the Oscar International Feature Film category having previously scooped the ‘Next Audience Award’ at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and the ‘Audience Award’ at the Galway Film Fleadh in July.

Kneecap (Original Soundtrack) features tracks from the trio themselves alongside Bicep, Fontaines DC, Orbital plus the film’s incidental music composed by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante MBE interspersed with snippets of the film’s dialogue. The physical edition is available on double LP (featuring gatefold sleeve and colour vinyl) and CD.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: There are few bands that have made as much of an impact as Kneecap have, with their debut album hitting our end of year charts pretty heavily. Here we get the soundtrack to the film, following Kneecap around their scene and their peers and contemporaries. Including Kneecap (obv), Fontaines DC, Bicep and loads more.

TRACK LISTING

1. 'Every Fucking Story About Belfast Starts Like This' – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh
2. Parful – KNEECAP
3. ITS BEEN AGES – KNEECAP
4. Run – Mikey J
5. ‘Nothing But A H.O.O.D’ – Marty Maguire & Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh
6. Civil Rights – Mikey J
7. ‘A Wee Operation’ – Michael Fassbender & Cillian Kernan & Aidan McCaughey
8. Dad's Gone – Mikey J
9. Amach Anocht – KNEECAP
10. ‘You Bring A Stolen Car Here’ – Michael Fassbender & Naoise O Caireallain      
11. Ceasefire Babies – Mikey J
12. Guilty Conscience – KNEECAP
13. ‘Love Affair With The Shniff’ – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh
14. C.E.A.R.T.A – KNEECAP
15. Arrested – Mikey J
16. 80% – Dirty Faces
17. 3CAG (ft. Radie Peat) – KNEECAP
18. The A Minor Set – The Bonny Men
19. ‘No Need To Panic’ – Naoise O Caireallain & Gerry Adams      
20. Thart Agus Thart – KNEECAP
21. ‘What The Fuck Was That?!’ – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh & Jessica Reynolds
22. Glue – Bicep
23. Sick In The Head – KNEECAP
24. Liberty Belle – Fontaines D.C.
25. ‘Special Delivery’ – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh & Naoise O Caireallain & Adam Best & Cathal Mercer 
26. Phone Booth – Mikey J, Gemma Doherty And Simone Kirby
27. Ash Plant – Absolute Lilt
28. Belfast (Fuck The Fuck Off) – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh & Kerri Quinn & Orbital
29. Better Way To Live (ft. Grian Chatten) – KNEECAP
30. Kneecapped – Mikey J
31. Fall In Love Again – Alanna Royale
32. Is A Bullet – Mikey J, Gemma Doherty And Simone Kirby
33. ‘The Irish For The End Is...’ – Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh        
34. H.O.O.D – KNEECAP

Flexi is still spinning, louder and prouder, as it marks 40 years of igniting dancefloors and fueling underground happiness. From its humble beginnings as a haven for vinyl enthusiasts to a cultural stronghold amidst the turbulent waves of the music industry, Flexi has become a name synonymous with passion, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of quality sound. To honor this milestone, Flexi’s indie label, Flexi Cuts, is dropping a second, limited-edition compilation. Aptly named "Musica Solida" this collection is spread across three or possibly four lush 12-inch samplers (we're up to volume 2 here), each showcasing a handpicked selection of tracks from Flexi's cherished circle of artists and producers. This release is more than just a celebration; it’s a declaration - a call to arms to keep the spirit of the scene alive and thriving in Italy and beyond, against all odds.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: More from the classy and understated deep house collection from Flexi Discs. Volume 1 didn't leave my record bag last summer, and I think this new one's already got its eye on doing similar.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Minimono - Before Morning
A2. Delphi - Neon Pulses
B1. DJ Rou - Elastic Body
B2. Relative - The Piece 

For Peggy Gou, recording an instalment of !K7’s DJ-Kicks series was one of the items on her list of career goals. “It’s the premier class of DJ mixes,” she says. “Some of my favourite selectors have contributed to it.” In 2019, Peggy Gou was able to tick that off her list as she proudly presented the 69th edition of the mix series.

To kickstart 2025, which is !K7's 40th anniversary year, the release is re-issued on a tigerfur-coloured 2LP. Peggy started working on the mix in 2018. It was a busy time for the then 28-year-old: she’d just scored her first Mixmag cover and her single ‘It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)’ was receiving awards and critical acclaim. Each month she would DJ in 20 nightclubs all over the world. And yet, the goal for her mix was ambitious: instead of trying to capture the energy of her DJ sets, she aimed to create a portrayal of her own musical journey.

TRACK LISTING

1. Peggy Gou - Hungboo (DJ-Kicks)
2. The System - Vampirella
3. Pegasus - Perseguido Por El Rayo
4. I:Cube - Cassette Jam 1993
5. Sly And Lovechild - The World According To Sly & Lovechild (Andrew Weatherall Soul Of Europe Mix)
6. Deniro - Epirus
7. Psyche - Crackdown
8. Hiver - Pert
9. Aphex Twin - Vordhosbn

There has always been a broad picture of the scope of music that has come out of the Bristol and Bath areas. It may surprise observers that some of that heady creativity included the more commercial end of straight up pop music.Did it lead anywhere, or have any merit? Were they, the acts, any good? Did they get any exposure and recognition? In the end the 18 tracks on the CD and 11 on the vinyl editions of the compilation do the 'talking'. It's a treasure trove of glorious commercial, but savvy and sexy pop music. Get into the groove of this wonderful west of England sonic pleasure feast!

At the start of the 60s, a new wave of gospel-influenced jazz started to emerge, with hits such as Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers' "Moanin'" and Cannonball Adderley's "Work Song" epitomizing this evolution in the genre. The terms "soul jazz" and "funky jazz" were coined as a way to describe this new sound that was making an impact in the US and also on the other sides of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

In 1964, Ray Charles made his first visit to Japan. Then, in 1968, Martha & The Vandellas and Stevie Wonder set foot in the country, followed by Sam & Dave in 1969, Ike & Tina Turner in 1970, and B.B. King in 1971. The TV show "Soul Train" also began airing in Japan in the early 1970s. A watershed moment happened in 1973 when Sammy Davis Jr. was cast in a TV commercial for Suntory whisky — and the influence of the US Black entertainment world had really landed, with soul, jazz, and funk artists becoming household names.

Nippon Columbia played a pivotal role during this turning point. The company had contracts with Buddah Records and Blue Thumb Records, releasing notable works by artists such as Gladys Knight & The Pips, Curtis Mayfield, The Crusaders, and The Pointer Sisters. At the same time, the label was also releasing several Japanese soul, jazz, and funk projects under the lead of music director Jiro Inagaki. Inagaki, a saxophonist who began his professional career in the early 1950s, honed his skills at U.S. military camps, where he shared his love of music with the Black servicemen. In the 1960s, he played with drummer Hideo Shiraki's band, which was widely considered to be Japan's representative group of the funky jazz movement. Later, Inagaki went on to pursue more cutting-edge sounds with his Soul Media project, including being a pioneering figure in the "jazz rock" genre. By working closely with Inagaki and his various musical projects, Nippon Columbia really placed the company at the center of an exciting and important period in Japanese music.

In 1965, Nippon Columbia opened a recording studio in Tokyo's Akasaka neighborhood. Akasaka was also home to the first ever discotheque in Japan, the legendary MUGEN, which ran from 1968 to 1987 and where many acts performed, including Con Funk Shun, the Bar-Kays, Ike & Tina Turner, B.B. King, Sam & Dave, Three Degrees, and Edwin Starr, as well as many local Japanese singers and musicians. This melting pot of creativity in the area led to the recording of many singles and albums by Japanese artists that were infused with the sounds of soul and funk. Most of these recordings were not available outside of Japan and remain rare and unknown musical gems. The selection you are holding in your hands is an explosive collection of 10 essential tracks released by the legendary Nippon Columbia label between 1969 and 1977, capturing the raw, unapparelled energy that was flowing through the air of the Akasaka streets at this electrifying time. Enjoy!

TRACK LISTING

1. Mieko Hirota - Soul Lady
2. Shinji Maki & Black Jack - Nabeyoko Soul
3. Tan Tan - Happy Day
4. Kenji Niinuma - Airenki
5. Hatsumi Shibata - Furui Fuku Nanka
6. Strawberry Jam - Arimasen
7. Mieko Hirota - Anata Ga Inakute Mo
8. Akira Yasuda & Beat Folk - Kaeroka Kaeroka (Single Version)
9. Miki Hirayama - Hatachi No Koi
10. Masaaki Sakai - Baby, Yuki Wo Dashite

Yet another album of musical excellence compiled by If Music’s Jean-Claude for the excellent and massively collectible ‘You Need This’ series. This release marks the 4th volume in the A Journey Into Deep Jazz portfolio in the If Music cannon released on BBE and will be available on a double vinyl LP and as a digital release.

Deep Jazz volume 4 continues to meet the high quality bar set by the previous releases in the series and the If Music presents… catalogue. Its global diversity of artists is represented in the tracklisting. This nine track offering ranges from the slow, lush Bobby Hutchersonesque, never repressed ‘Process of a Cloud’ from Japanese Drummer George Hirota to Oakland artist Phavia Kujichagulia’s Congolese themed, black consciousness Fancy Footwork and the mighty combination of Ginger Baker and Ransome Kuti on their co-written N’Kon Kini N’Kon N’Kon, a chunky, Lo-Slung Afro-Beat celebration of Fela Kuti’s Kalakuta Republic.

Jean-Claude’s excellent track record of creating and curating compilation albums and rediscovering rare gems and private presses for re-issue follows a philosophy of cross- genre music appreciation that can be traced even further back than to his time as one half of the innovative, genre bending, DJ and production duo The Amalgamation of Soundz. Jean- Claude has been a mainstay of London’s Black Music scene for some four decades with his record shop, his shows on NTS and Soho Radio, his excellent ‘In Conversation with…’ series of chat shows, his Djing and curation of event stages at Across the Tracks Festival and, of course, his excellent compilations.

‘Waterloo Sunset’ is now regarded as the greatest song about London. It comes as a shock, then, to discover it was originally about another city altogether. Watching acts who had been huge stars just three years earlier but now couldn’t buy a hit – the Searchers, Billy J Kramer, Gerry and the Pacemakers – the Kinks’ Ray Davies wrote ‘Liverpool Sunset’ in sympathy.

Compiled by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley, with comprehensive sleeve-notes, “Liverpool Sunset” investigates a thrilling but overlooked era in the city’s musical history, covering soul, R&B, psychedelia and freakbeat. 

As this collection makes clear, the city was still producing new acts in the late 60s, and still making great records, it was just that the world had started looking elsewhere for its musical fix. 

By 1965 the Iron Door club, once the Searchers’ Merseybeat home, was beginning to host soul all-nighters where local band the Chants were often on the bill. The Cavern was by now hosting the likes of Solomon Burke, Stevie Wonder and Ben E King.

All of this music was an inspiration to the next wave of Liverpool acts such as Just Four Men, Tiffany’s Thoughts and the Clayton Squares. The latter were so highly regarded that breaking out nationally seemed a formality: they had two singles released on Decca, a six-week stint in Hamburg, a Ready Steady Go performance, and management by both the Cavern’s owner Bob Wooler and London tough-nut Don Arden.

“Liverpool Sunset” also includes overlooked tracks by some of the original Merseybeat stars: Billy J Kramer’s soulful ‘We’re Doing Fine’ deserves to be better known, and Cilla Black’s wildly odd ‘Abyssinian Secret’ in 1968 was considered too outré by Parlophone and ended up buried on an EP. Adventurousness wasn’t an issue. Joe Meek produced both the Cryin’ Shames and Billy Fury’s brother Jason Eddie, while McGough and McGear had Jimi Hendrix helping out on the terrific psych-pop So ‘Much To Love’. 

Here are two dozen lost gems; 60s Liverpool classics once hidden now uncovered…

TRACK LISTING

1. IT'S A CRIME - The Kirkbys
2. FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING – Tiffany With The Thoughts
3. NOBODY LIKE MY BABE - The Dennisons
4. JUST TO BE WITH YOU – Johnny Gustafson (aka Johnny Gus & Johnny Gus Set)
5. IT'S ALMOST GOOD - Eddie Cave & The FYX
6. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WHISPER - The Dimensions
7. WHATCHA GONNA DO – Jason Eddie & The Centremen
8. DON'T LET A LITTLE PRIDE (STAND IN YOUR WAY) – Billy Fury
9. IMAGINATION - The Clayton Squares
10. COME ON BACK - Paul & Ritchie & The Crying Shames
11. NEVER LEAVE YOUR BABY'S SIDE - Tony Jackson
12. THE CAT - The Merseys
13. ATMOSPHERES – The Wimple Winch
14. SO MUCH TO LOVE - McGough & McGear
15. MICHAELANGELO - 23rd Turnoff
16. SUMMER COMES SUNDAY - Swinging Blue Jeans
17. A MAN WITHOUT A FACE - The Chants
18. ABYSSINIAN SECRET - Cilla Black
19. WE'RE DOING FINE - Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas
20. COME ON - The Carrolls
21. CONSTANTLY CHANGING - The Koobas
22. GIRL ON THE CORNER - Focal Point
23. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME - Crackers
24. INTO MY LIFE SHE CAME - The Penny Peeps

Since its inception in 2010, A Love from Outer Space (ALFOS) has been a steady presence in the underground music scene, fostering a close-knit community with its regular, transformative dancefloor experiences.

Founded by the late Andrew Weatherall and Sean Johnston, both highly regarded DJs and producers, ALFOS was born out of a shared love for slower-paced music and quickly became a lasting and adventurous clubbing experience. Initially conceived as a response to the fast-paced mainstream scene, ALFOS took a different approach, maintaining a tempo of no more than 122 bpm.

The club night started in the intimate surroundings of The Waiting Room in North London, where its distinctive musical ethos found an immediate following. Over time, it evolved into a British clubbing institution, expanding to larger venues and eventually reaching an international audience.

ALFOS became known for its eclectic and hypnotic sound, blending everything from kosmische and house to dub and post-punk. The night developed a loyal following, with residencies at London's Phonox and Glasgow's Berkeley Suite, and it has taken its sound to various settings, from the Croatian coastline to the Golden Lion Pub in Todmorden.

Following Andrew Weatherall's passing in 2020, Sean Johnston has carried on the ALFOS legacy. During the pandemic, he launched the A Love from Outer Space Emergency Broadcast System, a series of livestreamed DJ sets that kept the community connected during a challenging time. These broadcasts were crucial in maintaining the ALFOS spirit when live events were paused, attracting a global audience and reinforcing the collective bond of the community.

This compilation reflects the music that has shaped ALFOS over the past 15 years while also hinting at its future. Compiled and mixed by Johnston, the 19-track album pays tribute to the club night’s rich history and its commitment to pushing musical boundaries forward.

Johnston explains, "The thing about ALFOS is that while we've always had one eye on the past, much of the music we play is forward-looking. This compilation seeks to captures that balance."

The album features a variety of exclusive tracks, including the sought-after Neville Watson remix of The Blow Monkeys and Brioski's "Call 626," alongside a wide range of sounds that both honour the past and embrace the future.

As ALFOS prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary, its influence remains strong, offering a space for music lovers to come together, slow down, and explore new sounds.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: One of the most legendary labels in the electronic music space, and a compilation that perfectly outlines their unique musical vision. Act quick on that Piccadilly exclusive version!

TRACK LISTING

Vinyl:
A1. Blow Monkeys - Save Me (Neville Watson's Dub)
A2. Cisco Cisco - If You Want Me (Jay Shepheard Remix)
A3. Bongo Entp. - Drømmen (SIRS Remix)
B1. Darlyn Vlys - Wuzu (Tyu Tribe Remix)
B2. Kimo - Whirl
B3. Discoscuro - Discoscuro
C1. Popular Tyre - Feel Like A Lazer Beam
C2. Class B Band - Repli-can (Edit)
C3. Bal5000 - Bleu Infini
D1. Phil Kieran - Find Love (Andrew Weatherall Remix)
D2. Das Komplex - 89
D3. Brioski - Calling 626 (Edit)

CD:
Disc 1 (Mixed)
1. The Blow Monkeys - Save Me (Neville Watson Remix)
2. Jonny Sender - Zhivago Zhivago
3. Cisco Cisco - If You Want Me (Jay Shepheard Remix)
4. Laars – None
5. Duncan Gray - Gone & Forgotten (feat Dominic Silvani)
6. Secret Circuit - JungleBones (Tiago Mix)
7. Bongo Entp. - Drømmen (SIRS Remix)
8. Feon - Round Earther
9. Darlyn Vlys - Wuzu (Tyu Tribe Remix)
10. Niv Ast - Jungle Marvin
11. Kimo – Whirl
12. Bal5000 - Bleu Infini
13. Discoscuro – Discoscuro
14. Popular Tyre - Feel Like A Lazer Beam
15. Class B Band - Repli-can
16. Phil Kieran - Find Love (Andrew Weatherall Remix)
17. Jazxing, Das Komplex - Neu Nostalgia (Das Komplex Remix)
18. Das Komplex – 89
19. Brioski - Calling 626

Disc 2 (Unmixed)
1. Blow Monkeys - Save Me (Neville Watson's Dub)
2. Cisco Cisco - If You Want Me (Jay Shepheard Remix)
3. Bongo Entp. - Drømmen (SIRS Remix)
4. Darlyn Vlys - Wuzu (Tyu Tribe Remix)
5. Kimo - Whirl
6. Discoscuro - Discoscuro
7. Popular Tyre - Feel Like A Lazer Beam
8. Class B Band - Repli-can (Edit)
9. Bal5000 - Bleu Infini
10. Phil Kieran - Find Love (Andrew Weatherall Remix)
11. Das Komplex - 89
12. Brioski - Calling 626 (Edit)

Welcome to 'Instrumental Dubs #3', the ongoing series that delves into the world of the dub Version and beyond. Side one explores the axis of UK street soul and reggae with the opening two tracks produced by Howard Hill and originally released on his Passion Enterprises label in the late eighties. Both 'Versions' have a machine lead rhythm section paired with a reggae skank and snippets of soulful vox. The proto house of Protek's 'I Love To Dance With You' featured on a Jura Soundsystem DJ Mix for Planet Trip, a one off single from the now sadly deceased Errol Parkes that's been re-edited with love by The Nightlark from Edinburgh.

The B side features The Cool Notes 'Natural Energy', which isn't strictly speaking a dub Version, but it has that vibe with a primarily instrumental backing track featuring sparse vocals and spacey FX. The album closes with a secret weapon of Ilija Rudman 'Dub 4 Love' that pays homage to a famous track from acid house's heyday.

Pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl with full sleeve jacket design by Bradley Pinkerton.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Without doubt, the hottest instalment of this killer series to date. These are sizzling hot, dubbed-out, street-soul boogie bombs that are truly irresistible.

TRACK LISTING

Granti Asher Paulette Tajah - Love Or Physical Instrumental
Michael Prophet - Body Fusion Version
Protek - I Love To Dance With You The Nightlark
The Cool Notes - Natural Energy
Ilija Rudman - Dub 4 Love Secret Weapon

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Bob Sinclar's iconic label, Yellow Productions, step into the catchy world of the French touch with an exceptional and limited boxset with 3 LP vinyl records plus a poster. Discover hits, unreleased nuggets and rare tracks ranging from house to trip-hop, jazz and hip-hop. Discover some of the biggest names on the electronic music scene : Like Dimitri From Paris, DJ Gregory, Kid Loco, Martin Solveig and David Guetta

TRACK LISTING

1. DJ Cam - DJ Cam Theme
2. Cutee B - Jazz Ob Piano
3. The Right Vibes - What Is Jazz
4. Reminiscence Quartet - Inspiration
5. Bob Sinclar - Gym Tonic
6. Calm - People From The Sun And The Earth (Dixon's ADVC Remix)
7. Tom & Joy - Queixume (Masters At Work Remix)
8. Salomé De Bahia - Outro Lugar
9. Bob Sinclar Feat. Ron Carroll - House Music
10. Africanism Presents Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Joachim Garraud & Tim Deluxe Feat. Ben Onono - Summer Moon (Eran Hersh & Stadiumx Remix)
11. East - Bundle O'Jazz
12. La Yellow 357 - Quelle Sensation Bizarre
13. SomethingALaMode Feat. Karl Lagerfeld - Rondo Parisiano
14. Artofdisco Presents Martino - 4.00 AM In The Mourning (Putsch'79 Remix)
15. Bob Sinclar - New New New (Avicii Remix)
16. Artofdisco Presents Accident In Paradise - Don't Be Late
17. Africanism Presents DJ Gregory - Bloc Party
18. BangBang - Shoot The Model (Teen Remix Edited By Shield)
19. Bob Sinclar & Dimitri From Paris Feat. Byron Stingily - Love Is The Answer
20. Artofdisco Presents DJ Yellow - Mosheeba
21. Louise Vertigo - Où Est La Femme?
22. The Mighty Bop Feat. Duncan Roy - Too Deep
23. Africanism Presents DJ Gregory Feat. Salomé De Bahia - Tourment D'Amour
24. Bob Sinclar Feat. Sofiya Nzau - Digane
25. Artofdisco Presents Farrell Lennon - Ten Thousand Women (Boris Dlugosch Remix)
26. The Mighty Bop Feat. EJM - Freestyle Linguistique
27. Kid Loco - She's My Lover
28. Artofdisco Presents Vince - Superworld (DJ T. & Booka Shade Remix)
29. Africanism Presents Martin Solveig - Edony (Clap Your Hands)
30. Bob Sinclar Feat. Steve Edwards - World Hold On (Children Of The Sky)

You know Dolly, Loretta, Tammy, and Bobbie—but what about Joyce, Mona, Cathy or Judy? Barnyard Beehive lassos 16 Opry hopefuls from across the Numeroverse, corralling the timeless tropes of heartbreak, trouble, and the bottle into one 12” pen.

TRACK LISTING

1. Joyce Street - Mississippi Moonshine
2. Judy Brackin - Mama’s Baby Again
3. Jenny Jordan With Billy Carnes And The Lee Riders - Walking In The Sunshine Of Your Love
4. Vanita Thompson - You Always Break My Heart
5. Edna Lee - You Can’t Deceive Me
6. Cathy Collins - Token Of Love
7. Connie Caddell - Angel
8. Ellie Shepherd And The Countrymen - I Love You Only
9. Julie Durocher And The Plainsmen - Bad News
10. Mona Lunsford - I’m Getting Restless
11. Bonnie Lee And The Country Men - Don’t Think That I May Never Go
12. Nancy Lee Jourdan - I’m A Woman Who Needs A Man
13. Katy Cricket - Society Girl
14. Molly Fay - The Bottle Or Me
15. Skip & Gail - That’s All I Want From You
16. Country Girl Kay - No One Loves You Like I Do

Japanese Funk, Boogie and City Pop from King Records 1974-88 selected by Dj Notoya. DJ Notoya is back with a new selection of Japanese funk and boogie from the label king records between 1974 and 1988. Featuring Buzz, Fujimaru Band, Keiko Toda, Kumiko Sawada.

Following the success of the 'Tokyo Glow' and 'Funk Tide' sets, Wewantsounds once again teams up with Tokyo-based DJ Notoya for a breezy selection of Funk and Boogie recorded in Japan for King Records in the 70s and 80s. Most tracks here are making their debut on vinyl outside of Japan and the album, like its predecessors, has been designed by Optigram's Manuel Sepulveda and is annotated by DJ Notoya. The audio has been newly mastered in Tokyo by King Records.

TRACK LISTING

1. BUZZ - Garasumado
2. Mami Ayukawa - Sabita Gambler
3. Johnny Yoshinaga - The Rain
4. Keiko Toda - Fade In
5. Koji Kobayashi - Bokura No Date
6. Yuko Imai - Hotel Twilight 4.49
7. Kumiko Sawada - Your Love's Away
8. Masatoshi Kanno - Day By Day
9. Yuji Mitsuya - After Five At Café-Bar
10. Fujimaru Band - Paper Machine

Here is the much anticipated Hot Sauce Volume 5, showcasing some seriously groovy and rare Rocksteady, Boss and Reggay tracks mixed expertly for yet another thrilling early Reggae experience on vinyl. Hot Sauce Volume 5 is dedicated to the Trojan related labels between 1965 and 1975 and features outstanding original Rocksteady, Boss Reggae and early Reggae (“Reggay”) tracks including rare songs, overlooked gems, hidden treasures and a couple of hits. The record labels showcased on this fourth volume are Amalgamated, Bread, Downtown, Duke, Explosion, Grape, Harry J Records , JJ Records, Rio, Splash, Upsetter and Techniques. The tracks here have been selected according to their musical interest firstly, their rarity, and their complementarity. These tracks are all outstanding “killer tracks”, there is no “filler” whatsoever. Particular attention has been paid to the way the songs are sequenced (or “mixed”) so that the album builds up nicely and gradually, generally starting with the Rocksteady songs on the A side and the 70s songs on the B side.

The Hot Sauce series is a musical journey across Trojan and its labels showcasing early Jamaican Reggae’s diverse musical genres and outstanding artists. Since the early 70s’ “Tighten Up” and “Club Reggae” series, no compilations have really explored these labels in depth on vinyl. It might be the last volume of the series as we know it so we wanted to make a splash for volume 5. It is a nod to self-censored lewd Reggae covers from Trojan and Pama in early 70s. So don't fret, a collectible yellow sticker has been strategically applied on the shrink-wrap to cover Miss Rocksteady's bottom!! With its striking cover and its thrilling Reggay selection, volume 5 is bound to become another successful album in the Hot Sauce series...

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. The Soul Leaders & Carib Beats - "Pour On The Sauce"
2. Lynn Taitt & The Jets - "I Spy"
3. The Kilowatts - "Real Cool Operator"
4. Sir Collins & The Black Diamonds - "Black Diamonds"
5. Clive's All Stars & George Murphy - "San Sebastian"
6. Eric Monty Morris - "Cinderella"
7. Dell Williams - "Searching For Your Love"

Side 2
1. Derrick Morgan - "I Who Have Nothing"
2. Chenley Duffus - "To Be A Lover"
3. Lloyd Charmers - "President" (version)
4. Tony Bins - "Musical Shower"
5. Annette Clarke - "Just One Look"
6. The Jay Boys - "Del Gago"
7. Desmond Riley - "Tear Them"

Following the success of 'The Original Sound of Mali' compilation, we return with another explorative delve into the wonders of Malian music compiled by French writer, journalist and Grammy-nominated compiler Florent Mazzoleni and Mr Bongo's very own David Buttle.

Restoring, reissuing and contextualising iconic tracks from Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux, Rail Band, Les Messagers du Mali, Mystere Jazz de Tombouctou and many more, the second compilation in this series dives ever further into the richness of post-independence music emanating out of Mali. One in which traditional foundations and instrumentation, blended with modern musical advances and infuence.

Following Mali's independence, after ten years of maturation, the 1970s saw modern Malian culture revealed to the world through musical anthologies and overviews of national and regional productions. It was a remarkably fertile period of the country's musical history, with state- sponsored bands and orchestras now able to be documented and recorded by sound engineers. Mali has always had a diverse storytelling tradition through music, with each province and ethnic group having its own unique character and nuances. As infuences and sounds from the West drifted over the Atlantic, Malian musicians began hearing artists like John Lee Hooker, Wilson Pickett, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz and James Brown. Elements and ideas from blues, soul, rock and funk led to bands covering artists they'd heard from these genres. The Tjiwara Band de Kati's raw cover version of Pickett's soul / R&B classic 'In The Midnight Hour' and the James Brown funk-channelling cut 'Get Up James' from Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako, are two such examples featured on this compilation.

Most bands also relied on playing in hotels in Mali's capital, Bamako, which naturally became where they honed their sound. With guests wanting to hear the infuence of foreign styles and modern instrumentation becoming more available, this fusion of Western ideas with traditional Malian rhythms and organic instruments led to a oneof-a-kind musical excellence.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ousmane Kouyate & Ambassadeurs Internationaux - Kefmba
2. Bouba Et Sokona Sacko - Mamaniya
3. Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - Get Up James
4. Allata Broulaye - Moussokeleyato
5. Tentemba Jazz Du Mali - Yayoroba
6. Tjiwara Band De Kati -- Kogola
7. Rail Band - Massare Mousso
8. Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - Matou Kagni
9. Mystere Jazz De Tombouctou - Sidi Yahia
10. Allata Broulaye - Yayoroba
11. Les Messagers Du Mali - Diamana Diarra
12. Tjiwara Band De Kati - Midnight Hour

In celebration of one of the most dynamic and diverse periods ever in the singles charts, NOW are proud to present ‘NOW That’s What I Call An Era: The Sound Of The Suburbs’!

Spanning multiple genres that contributed to the rich diversity of the era – including punk, new wave, reggae, ska, mod and electronic – between 1977 and the end of 1980, and all of which would inspire the wave of new art and club influenced pop that would come to define the musical landscape of the early 80s…

TRACK LISTING

CD Tracklist:

CD1
1. The Clash - London Calling 
2. Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
3. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
4. The Jam - Going Underground 
5. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap 
6. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
7. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden 
8. The Rezillos - Top Of The Pops
9. Plastic Bertrand - Ça Plane Pour Moi
10. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
11. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry 
12. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart 
13. Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno 
14. The Police - Roxanne 
15. Pretenders - Brass In Pocket 
16. Blondie - Atomic 
17. Martha And The Muffins - Echo Beach 
18. Joe Jackson - It's Different For Girls
19. Roxy Music - Over You 
20. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic 

CD2
1. The Members - The Sound Of The Suburbs 
2. The Stranglers - No More Heroes 
3. The Ruts - Babylon's Burning
4. Ramones - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker 
5. The Runaways - Cherry Bomb 
6. Generation X – King Rocker 
7. Patti Smith Group - Because The Night 
8. Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him?
9. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea 
10. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (Once)
11. The Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway 
12. Dr. Feelgood - Milk And Alcohol 
13. Yellow Dog - Just One More Night 
14. Eddie & The Hot Rods - Do Anything You Wanna Do
15. The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet 
16. Skids - Into The Valley 
17. Magazine - Shot By Both Sides 
18. The Vibrators - Automatic Lover
19. Sham 69 - If The Kids Are United
20. The Dickies - Banana Splits 

CD3
1. The Specials - Gangsters
2. Madness - The Prince
3. The Selecter – On My Radio  
4. The Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom 
5. Bad Manners - Special Brew
6. UB40 - Food For Thought 
7. The Clash - (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 
8. The Boomtown Rats - Like Clockwork 
9. Public Image Limited - Death Disco 
10. Grace Jones - Love Is The Drug
11. Devo - (I Can't Get Me No) Satisfaction 
12. The Slits - Typical Girls 
13. The Regents - 7 Teen
14. XTC - Making Plans For Nigel 
15. Squeeze - Take Me I'm Yours
16. Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone 
17. Pretenders - Stop Your Sobbing 
18. The Motors - Airport 
19. Secret Affair - Time For Action 
20. The Jags - Back Of My Hand 
21. The Jam - All Around The World 

CD4
1. The B-52's - Rock Lobster 
2. Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go 
3. Adam & The Ants - Dog Eat Dog
4. Toyah – Ieya
5. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Happy House 
6. Hazel O'Connor - Eighth Day 
7. Devo - Whip It 
8. The Flying Lizards - Money
9. The Human League - Nightclubbing 
10. The Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe
11. Joy Division - Atmosphere 
12. John Foxx - Underpass  
13. Tubeway Army - Are ‘Friends’ Electric? 
14. Japan - Life In Tokyo 
15. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages
16. The Number One Song In Heaven (From The Album No. 1 In Heaven - 1979) 
17. Ultravox – Sleepwalk  
18. Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short 
19. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star

LP Tracklist:

LP1
1. The Clash - London Calling
2. Ramones - Blitzkrieg Bop
3. Iggy Pop - Lust For Life
4. The Jam - Going Underground
5. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
6. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
7. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
8. XTC - Making Plans For Nigel
9. The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap
10. Blondie - Hanging On The Telephone
11. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Hong Kong Garden
12. The Rezillos - Top Of The Pops
13. Plastic Bertrand - Ça Plane Pour Moi
14. The Dickies - Banana Splits
15. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
16. Skids - Into The Valley
17. Magazine - Shot By Both Sides
18. Public Image Limited - Death Disco

LP2
1. The Members - The Sound Of The Suburbs
2. The Stranglers - No More Heroes
3. The Ruts - Babylon's Burning
4. The Runaways - Cherry Bomb
5. The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet
6. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
7. Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Roadrunner (Once)
8. The Tom Robinson Band - 2-4-6-8 Motorway
9. Patti Smith Group - Because The Night
10. Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
11. The Police - Roxanne
12. Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno
13. Secret Affair - Time For Action
14. The Motors - Airport
15. Martha And The Muffins - Echo Beach
16. Roxy Music - Over You
17. Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him?

LP3
1. The Specials - Gangsters
2. Madness - The Prince
3. The Selecter – On My Radio
4. The Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom
5. UB40 - Food For Thought
6. Japan - Life In Tokyo
7. Sparks - The Number One Song In Heaven (From The Album No. 1 In Heaven - 1979)
8. The B-52's - Rock Lobster
9. Adam & The Ants - Dog Eat Dog
10. Bow Wow Wow - C30 C60 C90 Go
11. The Flying Lizards - Money
12. The Human League - Nightclubbing
13. Tubeway Army - Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
14. John Foxx - Underpass 
15. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages
16. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star

Paul Hillery has once again handpicked a must-have compilation of little-known and high-quality tracks for his ongoing 'Folk Funk and Trippy Troubadours' series. This third volume, the first on BBE Music, is an essential companion to Paul's 'Children Of The Sun' trilogy, also released on BBE Music.

Featuring an array of funky folk, jazzy AOR grooves, fuzzed-out lo-fi dub, DIY folktronica, private-press grails and previously unreleased material, Folk Funk and Trippy Troubadours Volume 3 has 22 tracks over triple vinyl and comes with extensive sleeve notes. Includes such gems as the ethereal sound of Sheila Chandra, the euphoric groove of Tim Green, the infectious bass-heavy folk of Dave Smith & Judy Dinning, dreamy Alaskan soft-rock from Soapstone and a West Coast call to enlightened celebration by Rhythm & Bliss. This compilation could soundtrack a cross-continental journey with the music lover sat on a Greyhound bus with earphones on and a battered copy of Kerouac's On The Road. Paul Hillery has curated releases by Will & James Ragar, Forest, and Monica Rypma for BBE Music. Described as an 'enlightened heathen' Paul has shared music via his highly influential Folk Funk and Trippy Troubadours persona on social media for over a decade, cultivating an unerring knack for uncovering rare and lost sounds. 

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Once again, Paul returns to BBE for the follow-up to his previous two Folk Funk compilations, and his superb 'We are The Children Of The Sun' that was one of our favourite compilations in 2023. Wonderfully obscure folky gems, lo-fi funk and heartfelt, organic electronic pieces that lean into Balearic and ambient. Unsurprisingly superb.

TRACK LISTING

1. One
2. Got More Love
3. What Have You Seen
4. Seven Letters
5. Something About Nothing
6. Night Blooming Thing
7. Give Me Time
8. Beside You
9. Provincetown
10. You Brighten Up My Day
11. Love Strain
12. Rainy Day Dreams
13. Sail Far
14. Joshua
15. Friendship
16. Montse’gur
17. Movin’ On
18. Take It If You Try
19. Love Is The Sun
20. Going All The Way
21. Motivationen Måste Vara Stor
22. Feel The Spirit

Little John is one of the most loved and prolific 80s dancehall artists. He started as a child artist in 1979 and by the mid 1980s had recorded for every major producer. In 1984 at age 14 he already knew the ropes of the business and started to produce 45s on his own Romantic label, which he continued sporadically releasing tunes on up until 1993. For us this is one of the coolest looking labels of the latter 1980s, and has a handful of hard to find killer 45s, mostly obscure and mostly slept on. So naturally we needed to corral these for another all killer no filler compilation. True to his own roots, Little John’s label mostly features fresh youthman artists, though a handful of veterans, like Frankie Paul and Early B who are both featured here, also recorded for him. The ten songs on this comp are our favorites from the label, featuring a selection of killer rhythms spanning the heavy mid 80s style, the proper late 80s digital style, and the more uptempo early 90s style. Hardcore DKR heads take note - this features three cuts on that most hallowed 1987 digi rhythm.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: We've had a fresh drop of reggae, dub and dancehall from Digikiller. I reckon this compilation of hard to find 45s produced and in some instances voiced by Little John is the most intriguing. Authentic, mid 80s dancehall that's been painfully hard to acquire.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Jughead - Get Up And Fight
A2. Dutch Man - Weh Yu Wah Mi Do Ballay
A3. Frankie Paul - No I Wooden Mind
A4. Little John - I'm Lonely Too
A5. Little Chukie - Show You That I Love You
B1. Prince Oret - Getto Youth
B2. Lee Crystal - Give My Loving A Try
B3. Early B - Come
B4. Little John - Champion Lover
B5. Baker B - Cowboy MC

There's No Stopping Us Now: The Female Mods' Forgotten Story' - a title that pays homage to one of The Supremes' many infectious floorfillers - is a celebration of the inspirational women singers and groups who provided a brilliant and timeless soundtrack to an exciting moment in British pop culture.

Bringing together the queens of Motown and Stax, classy chanteuses from around the world, and some homegrown dancefloor divas, these 98 songs on four discs were not only a key component of the enduring Mod scene, but many of the performers, musicians, songwriters and producers were the audible and visible representation of a way of life that publicist Pete Meaden described as "clean living under difficult circumstances".

The origins of the male Mod style are well documented but female Mods were too often relegated to a supporting role, which makes the work of these singers, and musicians, plus the actresses, artists, designers, media figures, models and writers of the time all the more pioneering.

Of course, female singers had been successful prior to the Mod era (among those included here, the great Dinah Washington made her recording debut in '44) but to add some context, in 2023 - some sixty years after the original flowering of Mod - nine of the 16 UK No. 1 singles were performed by or featured female artists. That compares to none of the 17 chart toppers in 1963. 

The inspiration for this new collection came from the book Ready Steady Girls: The Female Mods' Forgotten Story, first published in 2016 as a (quickly sold out) compendium of first-hand accounts by girls and young women drawn to the Mod way of life in the first half of the '60s, or the revival at the end of the following decade.

In 2024 that book is being made available once again, and we have the opportunity to create a fitting musical companion piece to that volume's striking and original words and images.

This stylishly packaged four disc set features female artists who went on to become household names (including a surprising number who found fame as actors), some one-hit wonders, a few acts who only found their audience years later, and a selection of deeper cuts that should get nodding approval from the Mod cognoscenti of either sex. The extensive sleeve notes provide a track-by-track commentary, with informative details of the singer and the song.

TRACK LISTING

CD1:
1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. Erma Franklin - Big Boss Man
3. Doris Troy - You'd Better Stop
4. Dusty Springfield - Can I Get A Witness
5. Martha & The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
6. Dinah Washington Soulville
7. Carla Thomas - Something Good (Is Going To Happen To You)
8. Inez & Charlie Foxx - My Momma Told Me
9. Thelma Jones - Stronger
10. Etta James - I'm So Glad (I Found Love In You)
11. Betty Everett - I've Got A Claim On You
12. P.P. Arnold - If You See What I Mean
13. Billie Davis & The LeRoys - Whatcha Gonna Do
14. The Exciters - Do-Wah-Diddy Diddy
15. Lydia Marcelle - It's Not Like You
16. Brenda Holloway - When I'm Gone
17. Maxine Brown - One Step At A Time
18. Mary Love - Think It Over Baby
19. Nina Simone - I Put A Spell On You
20. The Cake - You Can Have Him
21. Lesley Gore - California Nights
22. Sharon Tandy - Love Makes The World Go Round
23. Mary Wells - What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One
24. The Velvelettes - These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
25. The Supremes - Stop! In The Name Of Love

CD2:
1. Ketty Lester - Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
2. Helen Shapiro - Fever
3. Dionne Warwick - Another Night
4. Cilla Black With George Martin's Orchestra - I've Been Wrong Before
5. Julie Driscoll - I Know You Love Me Not
6. Nancy Wilson - Where Does That Leave Me?
7. Baby Washington - That's How Heartaches Are Made
8. Barbara Lewis - Baby I'm Yours
9. Dee Dee Sharp - My Best Friend's Man
10. Timi Yuro - You Can Have Him
11. Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles - You Forgot How To Love
12. Sonny & Cher - Little Man
13. Ernestine Anderson - Keep An Eye Out For Love
14. Joy Marshall - The More I See You
15. Nico - I'm Not Sayin'
16. Julie Felix - I've Got Nothing But Time
17. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
18. Kim Weston - A Little More Love
19. Bettye Swann - Make Me Yours
20. Tammi Terrell - Come On And See Me
21. Jackie Ross - New Lover
22. The Toys - A Lover's Concerto
23. The Shirelles - Too Much Of A Good Thing
24. Kathy Kirby - You're The One

CD3:
1. Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me
2. Dodie West - Goin' Out Of My Head
3. Kiki Dee - (You Don't Know) How Glad I Am
4. Gillian Hills - Look At Them
5. Francoise Hardy - All Over The World
6. Twiggy - Beautiful Dreams
7. The Honeycombs - That's The Way
8. Dick & Dee Dee - Thou Shalt Not Steal
9. Glenda Collins - Baby It Hurts
10. Dana Gillespie - Pay You Back With Interest
11. Louise Cordett - Two Lovers
12. Sandie Shaw - Girl Don't Come
13. Petula Clark - I Know A Place
14. Lulu - Can't Hear You No More
15. Susan Maughan - Call On Me
16. The Caravelles - New York
17. Julie Grant - Can't Get You Out Of My Mind
18. The Shangri-Las - Right Now And Not Later
19. The Dixie Cups - People Say
20. The McKinleys - Sweet And Tender Romance
21. The Orchids - I've Got That Feeling
22. The Breakaways - He Doesn't Love Me
23. Polly Perkins - The Girls Are At It Again
24. Miss X - Christine

CD4:
1. The Chiffons - One Fine Day
2. The Ronettes - Baby I Love You
3. Little Eva - Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
4. The Crystals - I Wonder
5. Candy And The Kisses - Keep On Searchin'
6. The Ad-Libs - The Boy From New York City
7. The Soul Sisters - Good Time Tonight
8. Brenda Lee - What'd I Say?
9. Goldie & The Gingerbreads - Please Please
10. Millie - Sweet William
11. Derrick And Patsy - Troubles
12. Norma Tanega - Bread
13. Irma Thomas - Break-a-way
14. The Shondells - My Love
15. The Sapphires - Evil One
16. Madelaine Bell - I Really Got Carried Away
17. Elkie Brooks - Something's Got A Hold On Me
18. Cleo Laine - Don't You Pass Me By
19. Aretha Franklin - Baby I Love You
20. Sugar Pie DeSanto - I Don’t Wanna Fuss
21. Fontella Bass - Recovery
22. Dee Dee Warwick - Worth Every Tear I Cry
23. Sandy Wynns - A Touch Of Venus
24. The Marvelettes - Danger Heartbreak Dead Ahead
25. The Supremes - There's No Stopping Us Now

This compilation features tracks released between 1978 and 1988 in Western France.

Through this compilation, we strove to highlight a little-known regional scene, characteristic of the diverse and sometimes opposing music movements of the 80s. Through this musical journey across the Brittany, Normandy, and Pays-de-la-Loire regions, we sought to showcase a resolutely indie aesthetic, sometimes conceived in some of France’s most unusual studios, such as a bunker and a caravan.

We’ve found it difficult to make attribute an established, well-defined genre to some of the tracks featured on this compilation. They draw, each in their own way, from the rock scene that dominated the 80s in France, from countercultures, from American stars who shone on the country’s radio stations and in its record stores, and even from local folk music.

While one could hear an harmony across the tracks featured on Le Grand Ouest, channeling this manifold energy onto a record required extensive research through the Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire regions’ discographies. Over the three years since the release of Le Grand Sud-Est, we have meticulously researched the references of artists, musicians, studios, labels, and publishers from each region. We sought to trace each artist to identify and listen to all their works from that period, and, when possible, collect unreleased recordings, left as demo cassettes on the artists' dusty shelves.

The synthesis of this research, presented here under the title Le Grand Ouest, hopes to remind us of the timelessness of the indie scene in our country, through the lens of the 80s Western France’s scene. Whereas Le Grand Sud-Est exhibited the funkiest sides of the Provençale and Rhône-Alpes scene, Le Grand Ouest leans towards a more mellow, introverted music, an expression of groups of friends united by the joy of playing together.

The first 500 copies of the record come with an extensive booklet with unpublished photos, press clippings, and texts for each track.

TRACK LISTING

A1.Bleu Nuit - Spanish Harlem
A2.Sepia - Stress
A3.Bleu Nuit - En Bas De Chez Toi (Live)
A4.Les Espions - Casse-Tête Jungle
A5.Avel Nevez - Naufrage (Partie 1)

B1.Claude Robert Hit Orchestra - Dance The Disco Sound
B2.Marie-Ange Cousin - Molle Ouate
B3.Quai 21 - Music Man
B4.Maderson - Tourne La Page

Watch out! You are holding the 125th (one-hundred-and-twenty fifth!) album on Tramp Records in your hands! We are honored to celebrate this impressive anniversary with the tenth volume in the Praise Poems series. This time, too, we go on a journey to discover previously unheard regions of jazz, folk and AOR from the 1970s and 80s.


Praise Poems Vol.10 presents sixteen (almost) forgotten rare groove gems, all released between the years 1970 and 1984. One of the many highlights is the opening track: "Fields of Laughter" by Color Me Blu - originally released on an acetate only of which two copies exist worldwide. But there is much, much more to discover. This brandnew volume features a wide range of genres, from AOR (Whiz Kids, Ross Miller, and another previously unreleased track by Harve & Charee) to Latin-Rock a'la Santana (Color Me Blue, Tribal Sinfonia, and Apple) to Soul-Jazz (Ernie Lewis Trio, Joe Bozzi Quintet or Dutch saxophonist Frits Kaatee). Right at the end, one track in particular stands out: the wonderful "It's Good Not To Forget" by George Melvin and his quintet - a fabulously dreamy, thoughtful instrumental piece in the style of Ramsey Lewis with catchy tune potential.


Not many compilation series make it to a tenth edition. And if they do, then you often notice that the quality of the songs goes in the opposite direction to the increasing number of series: namely decreasing. Not so with Praise Poems Vol. 10, which the creators prove in an impressive new way. They have found tracks that were originally either a) pressed by the musicians themselves in very small editions or b) released by small, regional labels. It is understandable that neither the musicians nor these small labels had the necessary knowledge or budget to market their albums or singles professionally. The majority of the bands therefore did not manage to reach a large audience - although they certainly had the potential for the big stage

TRACK LISTING

1. Color Me Blu - Fields Of Laughter
2. Apple - Love Melody In E Minor
3. Tribal Sinfonia - Do You Want Me
4. Harve And Charee - New Me
5. Kwartet Frits Kaatee - Easy Evil
6. Ernie Scott Trio - Souled Out
7. Bunker Hill - Dionysis
8. San Diego - Sands Of Malibu (Pt.1 & 2)
9. Synod - Sheryl Song Is Gonna Do My Dancing
10. Whiz Kids - Long Time Gone
11. Ross Miller - I Can Love Her Anyway
12. Thunderbolt The Wondercolt - Ragged Edge
13. Eyrle Oliver - Lovely Lady
14. Lisa Richards - A Day In The Life Of A Fool
15. Joe Bozzi Quintet - Masquerade
16. George Melvin Quintet - It's Good Not To Forget

Another 4 tried and tested club weapons straight from the Toolroom with huge support across clubland from LF System, Bob Sinclar, Claptone, David Penn, Ferreck Dawn, Danny Howard, Low Steppa, Roger Sanchez, Jodie Harsh, MK, James Hype, ACRAZE, Tiesto, Adam Beyer, Duke Dumont, Dombresky & the Solardo boys!

TRACK LISTING

A1. Mark Knight & James Hurr - You Take Me Higher
A2. Friend Within - Chain
B1. Martin Ikin & Winnie Ama – Control It
B2. Flashmob & Raumakustik – Club Talk

'Midnight In Tokyo' is a compilation series that aims to be the perfect companion to nights in Tokyo, collecting tracks by Japanese artists that sound best at night. While vol. 2 focused more on ’80s jazz fusion, the latest installment, Vol.3, picks up where Vol.1 left off, bringing together forgotten soul, disco, and new wave gems.

The compilation opens with Japanese rare groove classic “More Sexy,” a provocative song by “the queen of sexy songs,” Yoko Hatanaka. “Kimi No Yume,” from the album Yume No Yonbai by the wandering poet Masumi Hara, is one of the best balearic acid folk songs to come out of Japan. “Silhouette Call” is an electric bossa nova track—in the vein of Antena—taken from the rare album called Octopussy by Yuki Nakayamate, a singer songwriter who also worked as a backing vocalist for Motoharu Sano.

“Theme Of High School Student” is a dubby cut featured on the soundtrack to the Japanese ’80s film Kougen Ni Ressha Ga Hashitta, written by Atsuo Fujimoto of Colored Music—one of the key artists in the recent wave of global interest in Japanese music.
“Get To Paradise” is a stone cold funk jam by Mari Kaneko, who was known as the Janis Joplin of Shimokitazawa in her heyday, and is now known as the mother of the drummer and the bassist of popular rock band Rize.

Following that is one of Japan’s greatest new wave disco track, “Hannya,” taken from Tomoko Aran’s popular third album Fuyu-kukan—produced by Masatoshi Nishimura who was part of the Friends Of Earth Project with Haruomi Hosono. Masako Miyazaki—whose rendition of Seawind’s “He Loves You” is a fan favorite—puts her own spin on the Earth, Wind & Fire classic, “Fantasy,” singing in her accent-heavy English which gives the song an undeniable character. “Watashi No Koukoku” is a certified disco boogie classic by popular singer Junko Sakurada. The Brazilian-esque jazz fusion, “Sunshine Bright On Me” is by a fusion group called Kangaroo, who were often billed as “the Japanese Shakatak.”
“Stranger’s Night” is a synth-pop number by pop idol Maiko Okamoto, which bears a suspicious resemblance to Rah Band’s “The Shadow Of Your Love.” Electro-pop disco “Singing Lady”—off the sole album released by the one-off project the Fad—sounds like something Giorgio Moroder could’ve cooked up. “Magic Eyes” is a disco anthem recorded by songwriter Tetsuji Hayashi’s disco project, the Eastern Gang. following that is Japanese soul gem “Crazy Baby,” found on a rare 7 inch entitled Minato No Soul by Rinda Yamamoto—also composed and arranged by Tetsuji Hayashi. and last but not least, closing out this collection of 14 Japanese rare groove goodies is “I’m in love”, a bittersweet mellow dance number by Tomoko Aran.

TRACK LISTING

1/a1 Yoko Hatanaka - More Sexy
2/a2 Masumi Hara - kimi No Yume
3/a3 Yuki Nakayamate - silhouette Call
4/a4 Atsuo Fujimoto - theme Of High School Student
5/b1 Mari Kaneko - get To Paradise
6/b2 Tomoko Aran - hannya
7/b3 Masako Miyazaki - fantasy
8/c1 Junko Sakurada - watashi No Koukoku
9/c2 Kangaroo - sunshine Bright On Me
10/c3 Maiko Okamoto - stranger’s Night
11/c4 The Fad - singing Lady
12/d1 The Eastern Gang - magic Eyes
13/d2 Rinda Yamamoto - crazy Baby
14/d3 Tomoko Aran - i’m In Lov

This collection features sixteen of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul singles released on Fania Records, and its subsidiaries, between 1964-1978, making it the perfect introduction to the legendary catalog. It celebrates the trailblazing label’s 60th anniversary, and iconic artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz and more. Archival images and new liner notes, in English and Spanish, by New York-based music historian Aurora Flores are also included. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Pete Rodriguez – I Like It (I Like It Like That)
2. Eddie Palmieri – Café
3. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman
4. Ray Barretto – Acid
5. Héctor Lavoe – Mi Gente
6. Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz – Aguzate
7. Cheo Feliciano – Anacaona
8. Celia Cruz/Johnny Pacheco - Quimbara
9. Ismael Rivera – Las Caras Lindas
10. Willie Colon/Héctor Lavoe – Che Che Colé
11. Héctor Lavoe – El Cantante
12. Ray Barretto – Indestructible
13. Joe Cuba Sextet – El Ratón
14. Fania All Stars – Estrellas De Fania
15. Willie Colón – La Murga
16. Willie Colón/Rubén Blades – Pedro Navaja 

A psych and garage-rock compilation record featuring 12 bands who have played one of Sour Grapes Records' hectic and sweaty SQUEEZE nights at Big Hands Bar, Manchester.

TRACK LISTING

1. Drunk Mums - Magazines
2. Ahmed & The Romans - Mathematics
3. Dead Stilettos - Dead Stilettos
4. Slap Rash - Protective Paints
5. Wax Head - Rusty Cutter
6. A/lpaca - Inept
7. Hot Garbage - Look At My Phone
8. Delivery - Baader Meinhof
9. Dr Sure's Unusual Practice - Infinite Growth
10. Chemtrails - Sycophants Paradise
11. Fruit Tones - Back In The Night Again
12. Naked Soft Men - Bad Daddy 

Venomous Tex-Mex R&B and early rock n’ roll from San Antonio’s West Side scene. From 1961-67, Bexar county kingmaker Abe Epstein cut every teen combo to grace the Patio An daluz stage, launching the careers of Doug Sahm, The Royal Jesters, Sonny Ace, The Dreamliners, and hundreds more throughout the decade. Spread across two luxurious slabs of vinyl, The Cobra Label compiles 28 neuro toxic sides from Epstein’s first bite in the biz.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sonny Ace & The Twisters - Wooleh Booleh
2. Mike & The Belairs Ft: Nyolia Moore - Buscando (Searchin’)
3. Royal Five - My Baby Cares For Me
4. J. Jay & The Dell-Tones - Just A Matter Of Time
5. Little Henry & The Laveers – I Don’t Want No Woman
6. Danny Segovia And The Sessions - Hey Babe
7. Dell Tones - Golly Gee
8. Sonny Ace & The Twisters - Stand-By Love
9. Henry & The Kasuals - Funny Funny Funny
10. The Royal Jesters With The Jimmy Johnson Combo - Is That
11. Good Enough For You?
12. Mad Mods - Warm And Tender Love
13. J. Jay & The Dell-Tones - If I Cry A Little More
14. The Dreamliners - Just Me And You
15. The Royal Jesters And The Memphis III - Love Me
16. Doug Sahm - Just A Moment
17. Henry & His Kasuals - Slowly But Surely
18. Dell Tones - The Best Man Cried
19. Royal Five - Someone Who Cares
20. J. Jay & The Dell-Tones - Too Late To Forgive
21. Shades McRay & The Invictas - Summer Is Here
22. The Royal Jesters With The Casuals - I Want To Be Loved
23. Sonny Ace & The Twisters - Fever
24. Rod Andrea & The Ram Rods - If It’s Lovin’ You Want
25. Little Henry & The Laveers - Break It To Me Now
26. Mike & The Belairs Ft. Nyolia Moore - She’s Mine
27. Dino & The Dell-Tones - Sticks And Stones
28. Henry & His Kasuals - Workout
29. Freddie Martinez - Summer Rain

The heyday of American baroque pop – or chamber pop - ran from 1966 to the turn of the seventies. It used string quartets, harpsichords and woodwinds to create a summer-into-autumn melancholy that was quite new, and quite far removed from rock‘n’roll as Eddie Cochran would have known it. Baroque pop’s musicians often came from a folk background, with an affinity for acoustic instrumentation. Linda Ronstadt's first band the Stone Poneys had introduced the autoharp to their line-up in 1965, while the likes of Bonnie Dobson and Nico experimented with string quartets, searching for different, post-electric Dylan directions.

You can trace it back to the Left Banke who created a sound that was soft but insistently sad - where were the guitars! Their guitarist Rick Brand claimed their lyrics "were written as rather self-consciously beautiful musical whimsy, as you find in the latter 18th-century Romantic music, pre-Beethoven". They had a huge hit with ‘Walk Away Renee’ and effectively invented a genre before combusting after just one album. Splinter group Montage produced a very rare album and singer Steve Martin Caro an equally rare single - both are represented on “American Baroque”.

Though the baroque sound was quickly forced into a corner by the back-to-basics stance of power trios like Cream and Blue Cheer, many musicians weren’t yet ready to ditch cellos and harpsichords. Some groups like the Blades of Grass aimed their minor key melodies at an early or even pre-teen following. And others like Emmit Rhodes' Merry-Go-Round, H.P. Lovecraft and Appaloosa simply loved the feel of string quartets and woodwinds and continued to explore orchestral pop further, into the early seventies.

In doing so, they created this tapestry of delights. There was no single blueprint for the American baroque sound – it could be bordering on the gothic (Russ Giguere of the Association’s extraordinary ‘My Plan’) or as small and precise as a music box (Tom Northcott’s ‘Other Times’).

Here is some of the most deeply atmospheric, original and enduring music of the late 60s. Incredibly, this is the first compilation of its kind. It has been compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and has a booklet packed with rare photos and ephemera, plus thorough and enlightening sleevenotes.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE ONE
1. YOU'RE A VERY LOVELY WOMAN - The Merry-Go-Round
2. I SHALL CALL HER MARY - The Montage
3. RAGGEDY ANN - John Randolph Marr
4. TULU ROGERS - Appaloosa
5. TURNAWAY - The Pleasure Fair
6. DIFFERENT DRUM – The Stone Poneys Featuring Linda Ronstadt

SIDE TWO
1. EMILY'S ILLNESS - Nora Guthrie
2. BAREFOOT GENTLEMAN - The Association
3. LAND OF SENSATIONS & DELIGHTS - J.K. & CO
4. BLUE JACK OF DIAMONDS - H.P. Lovecraft
5. TIME - Bonnie Dobson
6. SATIN SLIPPER - The Blades Of Grass

SIDE THREE
1. MY SILENT SYMPHONY - Chris & Peter Allen
2. MR WEBSTER - The Monkees
3. AGAIN AGAIN - Eternity's Children
4. MY PLAN - Russ Giguere
5. THE FAIREST OF THE SEASONS - Nico
6. OTHER TIMES - Tom Northcott

SIDE FOUR
1. YOU LIED - The Neon Philharmonic
2. CLOSE TO CARMEL - The Fun & Games
3. HOME BEFORE DARK - Nora Guthrie
4. I HAVE BEEN ALONE - The Common People
5. TWO BY TWO (I'M LOSING YOU) - Steve Martin
6. LORELEI – Rosebud

The German SABA and MPS family of labels extended this sentiment to include music from musicians all around the world, no matter where they were from - and here on Spiritual Jazz 17 SABA MPS we explore that very theme.

Throughout the '60s & '70s both labels released a wealth of music from a wealth of international jazz musicians coming from both North and South America, Europe, the Caribbean and the Far East. The aim was to release jazz that was exciting, innovative and interesting, regardless of style: there was swing, blues, bop, avant-garde, fusion – and spiritual jazz. Plurality became a defining feature and the immense breadth of their output made both SABA and MPS worthy European counterparts to American imprints such as Blue Note and Impulse.

On Spiritual Jazz 17 SABA MPS we feature, among others, international contributions from Americans Elvin Jones, Nathan Davis & Dave Pike, Europeans Pedro Iturralde, Jef Gilson, and George Gruntz, and the Japanese Hideo Shiraki. In our extensive liner notes we outline the history of the SABA and MPS labels, and go some way to explain the spirit and philosophy behind the long-standing record company and the musicians who bore their souls to the recording process.

Friedheim Schulz, who oversaw many of the sessions, has fond memories, "These guys had ideas, they had their special thing, it was the time when there were lots of ideas and new sounds and what have you, and [SABA proprietor] Hans Georg was always of the mind that people should do their own kind of music. So he gave them the chance to record and then he would just put out the albums and that was it! The musicians would really play what they wanted to play."

Their great legacy is a lineage of music that has transcended the fatigues of time, and we've picked prime examples from the SABA & MPS catalogues to uphold our own legacy in our long-running series of Spiritual Jazz.

TRACK LISTING

1. Tony Scott And The Indonesian Allstars - Gambang Suling
2. Elvin Jones Jazz Machine - Little Lady
3. Nathan Davis - Evolution
4. Dave Pike Set - Raga Jeeva Swara
5. Hideo Shiraki Quintet & 3 Koto Girls - Matsuri No Genzo
6. Albert Mangelsdorff Quartet - Never Let It End
7. Orchester Roland Kovac - Blue Dance
8. Fritz Pauer - Gratuliere - Movement A
9. Joachim Kühn Group - Depression And Illusion
10. George Gruntz - Hightime Keepsakes
11. Pedro Iturralde Quintet - Veleta De Tu Viento
12. Jef Gilson Nonet - Ouverture San Remo

'Columbia Records and Searchlight Pictures present ‘A Complete Unknown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)’ . Featuring tracks from the film like “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” “Like A Rolling Stone,” and “Girl From The North Country,” the soundtrack includes performances from Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash.

Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. 

New 2x12" compilation from LSD who conjure up an imaginary soundtrack to the one of the great ancient mysteries - was there really an advanced cilvilization some 10,000 years ago in direct communication with interstellar beings? For fans of Graham Hancock, Egyptology, library electronics, noise//drone, sonic conspiracies and astral planing. 

 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: More interplanetary communication devices from the Light Sounds Dark cult. Fifth dimension antennas for red shifted sonic exchanges and extra terrestrial radio frequencies. Concept aside, there's some incredible rare library electronics available here.

 Follow up to the 2022 release ‘Deep In The Woods’ (curated by Richard Norris (Beyond The Wizards Sleeve/The Grid)

The sequel, ‘The Magic Forest’ is another triple CD set assembling rare cuts and cult favourites from the worlds of psychedelic, pastoral and funky folk from 1968-1975.

Boasting some overlooked gems from long collectable acts such as Mellow Candle, Forest, Agincourt, Knocker Jungle, Zior and many more.

Housed in a 3 CD digipack in a striking wraparound collage by Lyndon Pike.
Celebrating the collision of traditional folk with new psychedelic studio techniques, new and exotic textures, and a developing groove. It's a wide and broad range of styles, drawing from folk, its oral storytelling tradition, and also from jazz, beat, rhythm and blues, and the more mind opening sounds of psychedelia.

THE LATEST IN THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL ‘C’ SERIES, RIFFING ON THE ORIGINAL ‘C86’ CASSETTE.

EXPLORING THE POST-BAGGY, PRE-BRITPOP INDIE SCENE OF 1992.

PACKED WITH WELL-KNOWN FAVOURITES – Radiohead, The Charlatans, Ride, Lush, Inspiral Carpets, Dodgy, Boo Radleys, The Auteurs, The Stairs, Levitation, Sultans Of Ping F.C. among them.

1992 saw the British indie scene unwittingly poised to go overground and global in the wake of the guitar’s revival in the early 1990s. ‘C92’ captures something of a no-man’s land moment in time, with the “baggy” scene brushed aside by American grunge and the artists who’d come to define the rest of the decade only beginning to emerge.

From the intensity of shoegaze pioneers Ride and Lush, through to melody-driven 60s revivalists Inspiral Carpets and The Stairs, in hindsight the year can be seen as a period of healthy transition and expansion which ultimately saw the scene pulled together by the music media under the umbrella term “Britpop”. Established names such as The Charlatans and Boo Radleys glided effortlessly over the landscape re-alignment, whilst soon-to-be household names like Radiohead and The Cranberries took their first tentative steps into a bigger world, enjoying the license to pursue their artistic persuasions with the luxury of major label financial backing. A sea change was clearly coming.

Essential for collectors of the ‘C’ series, fans of that time and place and anybody interested in the ongoing, mazy story of British pop music, ‘C92’ brings with it familiar favourites and previously unknown gems, to sit alongside other titles in the series.

TRACK LISTING

Disc One:
1 Radiohead - Prove Yourself
2 The Auteurs – Showgirl
3 Delicious Monster - Dull Dull Dull
4 Ride - Leave Them All Behind
5 Gallon Drunk - Bedlam
6 Swallow - Tastes Like Honey
7 Blind Mr Jones - Fading Fast
8 Adorable - Homeboy
9 Earwig - Safe In My Hands
10 Huggy Bear - Single Bullets
11 Jacob's Mouse - Oblong
12 Kinky Machine - Going Out With God
13 White Town - Bewitched
14 Wonky Alice - Sirius
15 Moonshake - Secondhand Clothes
16 Swirl - Grass Harps (Sing For Me)
17 Some Have Fins - Watered Down
18 The Last Peach - Jarvis
19 The Harvest Ministers - You Do My World The World Of Good

Disc Two:
1 The Cranberries - Dreams
2 Bang Bang Machine - Geek Love (Edit)
3 The Charlatans - Weirdo
4 Scorpio Rising - Saturnalia (7" Version)
5 Boo Radleys - Lazy Day
6 Th' Faith Healers - My Loser
7 Kingmaker - Eat Yourself Whole
8 Submarine - Chemical Tester
9 Bleach - Shotgun
10 Catherine Wheel - Balloon
11 Poppy Factory - Stars
12 Dodgy - Worth The Blood
13 The Rosaries - Leaving
14 Hair & Skin Trading Co - Ground Zero
15 Levitation - World Around
16 The Exuberants - Who Knows How Many Tonight
17 The Stairs - Mr Joke Shop Owner
18 Sun Dial - I Don't Mind (EP Version)
19 Headcleaner - Bogieman
20 Egyptian Kings – A Matter Of Time
21 Thousand Yard Stare - Comeuppance

Disc Three:
1 Inspiral Carpets - Dragging Me Down
2 Sweet Jesus - Real Babe
3 Lush - Superblast (Remix)
4 Revolver - Don't Ever Leave
5 Sultans Of Ping F.C - U Talk 2 Much
6 Daisy Chainsaw - Pink Flower
7 Teenage Filmstars - Kiss Me
8 Secret Shine - Secret Shine
9 Headtime - Being There
10 The Telescopes - You Set My Soul
11 The Revs - Julie Got A Raise
12 Mexico 70 - Wonderful Lie
13 Drop - Sorrow
14 The Wendys - Gobbledygook
15 The Suncharms - Tranquil Day
16 Medalark Eleven - I Call Your Name
17 Smashing Orange - Whenever
18 Greenhouse - Her Too
19 Spitfire - Wild Sunshine
20 The Moonflowers - Brothers And Sisters
21 Triple Blind - Stoke
22 Amelia Fletcher - Can You Keep A Secret?

Ultimo Tango (Milan) & Glossy Mistakes (Madrid) are thrilled to announce the release of "Tribal Organic: Deep Dive into European Percussions 79-90", a compilation of otherworldly percussion-driven tracks, digging deep into this unknown realm of a past era

Compiled by Luca Fiore and Glossy Mario, the album takes listeners on a rhythmic journey through the diverse sounds of Europe from 1979 to 1990. This collaboration between two like-minded labels highlights forgotten recordings from across Europe, including works by artists from France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands...

Opening with the ethereal “Rainforest” by British female duo Ova, this collection weaves together nine tracks from artists who were deeply influenced by global percussion traditions. With hints of jazz, new age, gamelan, and West African rhythms, these tracks feature instruments like congas, tablas, and shekeres, and reflect a shared fascination with the organic beat of the drum.

From the industrial-meets-African grooves of Jean-Michel Bertrand’s “Engines”, to the hypnotic accordion and tribal chants of Cuco Pérez’s “Calabó Bambú”, the compilation offers a cross-cultural listening experience that is both meditative and invigorating. Despite creating these works in isolation during the last years of the Cold War, each artist was inspired by a borderless world of sound. The compilation pays homage to these nomadic musicians who respected the traditions they drew from, while contributing their own experimental takes on percussion-led music.In Tribal Organic, Glossy Mario and Luca Fiore have unearthed a treasure trove of rhythm-driven tracks that blur the lines between nations, genres, and cultures.

This compilation offers more than just music; it’s a listening experience that is both spiritual and grounded—bold, exploratory, and deeply rooted in the beat of the Earth.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Super intriguing dive into European percussion records over a fertile eleven year period. Each one a sonic curio that you want to explore every last detail of. Made even more mysterious due to the obscurity of some of the artists involved.

TRACK LISTING

A1. OVA - Rainforest
A2. Jean-Michael Bertrand - Engines
A3. Terry Keegan - Nutze Die Technik
A4. Slagerij Van Kampen - A Long Walk On A Short Pier
A5. Votu - Beyond
B1. For Drummers Drumming - Wok
B2. Calabò Y Bambù Luis Delgado, Cuco Pèrez Y Luis Palès
B3. Χόρες - Χόρες
B4. Angklung - Das Versprechen
B5. Cipriani One Man Band - From Peru To China 

Lapsus celebrate their 20th birthday with a mammoth compilation featuring none other than...CLARAGUILAR, GAZZI, Kettel, Kode9, Le Motel, Lord Of The Isles, Marina Herlop, naemi, Nueen, Pépe, Plaid, Seph, Simo Cell, Suzanne Ciani, Wordcolour, and μ-Ziq.

A gas generator, a hi-fi system, a semi-abandoned house, and 20 hastily printed flyers. That's how, almost without realizing it, Lapsus was born in 2004.

Over the course of two decades, we've ridden a rollercoaster of emotions: from soaring epiphanies, convinced that nothing could stop us, to moments of near defeat when we almost threw in the towel.

Let's be honest: making a career out of music is not exactly choosing the easy path. But epic tales aside, today we look back with pride at having created something that, in our humble view, is genuine. To celebrate Lapsus' journey and what lies ahead - and also keeping an eye on what is yet to come - we've gathered some of the artists who have joined us along the way, musicians we consider friends and for whom we have the deepest admiration. In a way, "VINT" (Catalan for 'twenty') is like a sonic photo album, a tracklist that tells our story better than we could ourselves, a collection of unreleased music that celebrates the fact that we've made it this far. Leading this outstanding compilation are forward-thinking producers, with contributions from some of the most respected names in cutting-edge electronic music (A-Z): CLARAGUILAR, GAZZI, Kettel, Kode9, Le Motel, Lord Of The Isles, Marina Herlop, naemi, Nueen, Pépe, Plaid, Seph, Simo Cell, Suzanne Ciani, Wordcolour, and μ-Ziq.

"VINT" is our way of thanking you for your unwavering support over these 20 years. We hope you enjoy it! - Lapsus

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: As one of the most striking and forward-thinking labels in the game, it's no surprise that Lapsus' VINT comp is MINT. Juddering electro, thumping bass and glitched abstractions around a solid core of mindblowing rhythmic electronica. Storming from start to finish.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Suzanne Ciani - Jungle VINT
A2. Marina Herlop - Collige Virgo Gladium
A3. Lord Of The Isles - Ca11
A4. Le Motel - Serenade Of The Seas
B1. Pépe - And Everything Glimmers
B2. Kettel - Opsterland 99
B3. Wordcolour - Weightless
B4. Plaid - Unions
C1. Seph - Lunarglass
C2. Kode9 - Nuvola
C3. Simo Cell - Jesus Suave
C4. Nueen - Potentia Gaudendi
D1. GAZZI - Trece
D2. μ-Ziq - Holmbush 2
D3. Naemi - Ambergris
D4. CLARAGUILAR - Vega

A part of Gilles Peterson’s expanded network, Future Bubblers is backed by Arts Council England, which continues to focus on uncovering unsigned talent and growing the audience for innovative, experimental music. The professional recordings, manufacturing and physical release of 'Future Bubblers 8.0' is made possible with additional support from PRS Foundation, as Talent Development Partners. Unlike other music initiatives, this compilation acts as a launchpad for emerging artists, utilizing a cooperative model thatshares revenue directly with the artist, helping them generate a sustainable income. Previous Future Bubblers artists include Yazmin Lacey KinKai, Lynda Dawn, MC Snowy, Forest Law, Victoria Jane, Ne One The Wonderer and Kayla Painter and more.

Across six tracks, 'Future Bubblers 8.0' eclectically fuses the worlds of R&B, soul, funk, rap, and electronic music in their many forms.The lead single, 'Damn', comes from Leicester-based psychedelic Space-Soul band Shadeemus, . Bristolian vocalist and producer t l k creates ethereal soundscapes on her track 'Legs', while O.K Asanda, who made Manchester his home, hascrafted a unique Alt R&B and soul sound. Songstress JOIISOL blends R&B, Neo-Soul, and Electronic-Jazz with vintage samples.

In 2023 the Future Bubblers team announced an entirely new framework to launch a new phase of their talent discovery and artistdevelopment scheme. Future Bubblers Academy consists of candidates drawn from underrepresented demographics with a particular focus on those with restricted access to traditional music learning paths. The 6 artists and industry candidates have been drawn from underrepresented demographics, specifically focusing on those with limited access to formal music learning paths. Candidates will beset real-life tasks and challenges across the following areas: Promotions and Marketing, Creating and releasing Masters, Live andEverything Else You Might Need To Know (funding, sync, brand deals), all spanning over a year. Aided by their mentors, creative candidates will put their learning towards a series of tasks, while industry candidates will receive mentorship from the Future Bubblers and Brownswood Recordings team behind the scenes.

TRACK LISTING

1. Joiisol - Good Intentions
2. Shadeemus - Damn
3. O.K Asanda - Easy Loving
4. T L K - Legs
5. Shadeemus, Joiisol, O.K Asanda, Clodagh - Like Glue
6. Joiisol, Shadeemus, O.K Asanda - Primrose Hill

Following the success of Dance Classics Volume 1, Music On Vinyl, in collaboration with Warner Music Benelux, presents Dance Classics Volume 2. Once again, all tracks have been newly selected and remastered, offering a broad selection of dance classics and hit songs. This collection features hidden gems, rare tracks, and deeper cuts, including full-length 12”/album versions. All tracks are un-mixed and DJ-friendly. Dance Classics Vol. 2 includes floor-fillers from The Trammps, Chic, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Womack & Womack, Michael McDonald, and nine other tracks.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. The Trammps - Disco Inforeno (A Tom Moulton Mix)
2. Chic - Good Times (12" Version)
3. Hot Chocolate - Every 1's A Winner (Ben Liebrand Extended Groove Mix)

Side B
1. Rufus & Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
2. Narada - I Shoulda Loved Ya
3. Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You
4. Marc Sadane - One Minute From Love

Side C
1. Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
2. Womack & Womack - Love Wars (Extended Vocal)
3. Steve Arrington - Feel So Real (Vocal/Extended Version)
4. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat

Side D
1. Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life (12" Club Edit)
2. Gwen McCrae - All This Love That I'm Giving
3. Larry Wu - Let Me Show You (Long Vocal)
4. Serge Ponsar - Out In The Night

John Gosling (aka Mekon) the English big beat/industrial musician and electronica producer, launches his new label Hua Hua (pronounced wah wah) with an 11-track compilation album. A quick scan at some of the featured artists showcases a line up of legends - eighties rap sensation Schooly D sitting alongside Primal Scream mainstay Bobby Gillespie and John’s recently departed punk hero Alan Vega - even Roxy Music’s saxophonist and founder member Andy Mackay makes an appearance. And while John’s electronic alter ego Mekon is always on hand to remix and arrange, he’s far from the only producer behind the proverbial wheel.

“It’s stuff I had lying around and now I am finding ways to get it out of my system,” he says. “It’s all been brought to the world with brilliant new artwork by Isabelle de Jour, who also features on various tracks.”

Gosling is well known as a member of both Psychic TV and Coil (for the album Transparent). Gosling founded the groups Zos Kia with John Balance and Bass-o-Matic with William Orbit before recording as Mekon. He has also remixed under the name Sugar J. And that’s before we get to the fact that he has soundtracked some of the most forward-thinking fashion shows in the world - crafting the soundscapes for Alexander McQueen shows since the show Dante in 1996. Firstly working hand in hand with the late great Lee “Alexander” McQueen, then with his successor Sarah Burton. In the mid-to-late-nineties he was a core member of the group Agent Provocateur along with Matthew Ashman (originally of Bow Wow Wow), Dan Peppe, Danny Saber (of Black Grape) and Cleo Torez. He has also worked with artists such as Roxanne Shanté ('Yes Yes Y'All'), Marc Almond ('Delirious'), and Afrika Bambaataa. His third album “Something Came Up” featured artwork by Alexander McQueen.

John is as passionate about Suicide and Alan Vega and what he describes as “the new stuff”. Besides, he says, “that’s how people listen to music now. I think kids – my kids anyway – listen right across the board. People don’t see genres anymore. So it’s my definition of good music.” It’s safe to say that this is very much Volume 1. “Yes, it doesn’t cover everything and Volume 2 will be completely different.”

TRACK LISTING

1. Mekon Feat. Alan Vega, Bobby Gillespie & Andy Mackay - Blood On The Moon (Mekon Rebuild)
2. Renegade Soundwave - A.D.I.D.A.S. (Original Mix)
3. Bobby Gillespie - I Put A Spell On You
4. Robert Ames & Ben Corrigan - Chrome Ocean (Mekon Mix Feat. Isabelle De Jour)
5. Rema Rema - Rema Rema (Mekon Mix)
6. Leslie Winer - When I Was Walt Whitman (Mekon Remix)
7. HBAR - Hendy
8. Mekon Feat. Schoolly D - Saturday Night (Hit By A Rock - Fucked Up Mix)
9. Mona Mur - Tied (Mekon Vs. Hit By A Rock Mix)
10. JIz - I Am The Moon
11. Zos Kia - Mayday

This album brings some of Hammer’s greatest music to vinyl for the first time. It’s an evocative and diverse collection of themes that are just as memorable as the remarkable films they accompanied. The release showcases a selection of classic themes from the film company's varied soundtrack catalogue from composers that range from the great James Bernard to David Whitaker and spans Hammer's golden years between 1958 and 1974.

TRACK LISTING

1.Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (Laurie Johnson)
2.Twins Of Evil (Harry Robinson)
3.The Kiss Of The Vampire (James Bernard)
4.The Mummy (Franz Reizenstein)
5.Dracula (James Bernard)
6.Quatermass And The Pit (Tristram Cary)
7.The Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires (James Bernard)
8.The Lost Continent (Roy Phillips)
9.Dracula AD 1972 (Mike Vickers)
10.The Devil Rides Out (James Bernard)
11.Countess Dracula (Harry Robinson)
12.The Gorgon (James Bernard)
13.Hands Of The Ripper (Christopher Gunning)
14.Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (David Whitaker)
15.She (James Bernard)
16.Taste The Blood Of Dracula (James Bernard)
17.Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell (James Bernard)

Struck for circulation after 63 years in hock within the Lou-Mood Pictures vault, this previously unissued soundtrack traffics in the high-tone timbre and highball-sipping swoon of pop’s post-war years. Muddling together sugar-lipped divas, barrel-aged big bands, and “zoo be zoo be zoo” zest, with a Latin jazz Luxardo for garnish, Call Me Old Fashioned is a 40-minute stereo-sonic adventure for the 7 & 7 spy-fi fanatic.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
A1. Pony Sherrell - Don’t Do Anything Til You’ve Heard From Me
A2. Margo Guryan - More Understanding Than A Man
A3. Charleen Houston - Just Like A Fool
A4. Dolores White - Lovers Paradise
A5. Charlene Knight - If My Dreams Come True
A6. Darla Hood - Un Momento Mas
A7. Manny Lopez - Terra Bella (Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra)

SIDE B
B1. Nun Plus - Walk About The Craters Of The Moon
B2. Arnie & Chise’ Trio - Three Cherries
B3. Carmen - Ukulele Mambo
B4. Jeanne Hatfield - Time
B5. Doris Drew - Aba Da Aba Du
B6. April Yen - If And When It Happens
B7. Birdlegs And Pauline - Mist Of A Dream

Bordelo A Parigi are back from a DITN hiatus! Starring Club Mayz, Bizarre Billy & James Rod, Ricardo Baez and Seth Booth. Volume 6 features four certified red laser bangers; packed to the rafters with galloping arpeggios, snapping drum boxes and dreamy psychedelic synth work. It'll have fists pumping and tops off in no time, whilst encouraging big huffs of amyl nitrate on the dancefloor. Round and round we go! 

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Real high energy, popper huffing, red-lit fist pumpers from the impeccable Diamonds In The Night cartel. Coming to a laser-guided discotheque near you very soon!

TRACK LISTING

Club Mayz - Fantasy In This Uncaring Void
Bizarre Billy & James Rod - El Capron Patron
Ricardo Baez - Non Dimenticarmi
Seth Booth - Interzone

A superb collection of 22 songs from Quentin Tarantino's films - pressed on limited edition 180g redvinyl

American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1963, is considered "the single most influential director of his generation," having won two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and one Palm d'Or. Among his most celebrated films are Pulp Fiction (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), both volumes of Kill Bill (2003-2004), Death Proof (2007), Inglourious Basterds (2009), Django Unchained (2012), The Hateful Eight(2015), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Presented here are the songs Tarantino selected as soundtracks for some of his movie masterpieces.

"One of the things about using music in movies that's so cool, is the fact that if you do it right, if you use the right song, in the right scene; really when you take songs and put them in a sequence in a movie right, it's about as cinematic a thing as you can do. You are really doing what movies do better than any other art form; it really works in this visceral, emotional, cinematic way that's just really special."- Quentin Tarantino.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Dick Dale And The Del-Tones - Misirlou (1962) From Pulp Fiction
2. The Coasters - Down In Mexico (1956) From Death Proof
3. The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace (1959) From True Romance
4. Esquivel - Harlem Nocturne (1960) From Four Rooms
5. Nick Perito - The Green Leaves Of Summer (1960) From Inglourious Basterds
6. Howlin' Wolf - Somebody In My Home (1959) From The Hateful Eight
7. Dee Clark - Hey Little Girl (1959) From Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
8. Charlie Feathers - Can't Hardly Stand It (1956) From Kill Bill Vol.2
9. The Robins - Since I First Met You (1956) From Pulp Fiction
10. Johnny Otis - Willie And The Hand Jive (1958) From Pulp Fiction
11. Link Wray - Rumble (1958) From Pulp Fiction

Side 2
1. The Tornadoes - Bustin' Surfboards (1962) From Pulp Fiction
2. Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line (1956) From Kill Bill Vol.2
3. The Clovers - Love Potion No.9 (1959) From Death Proof
4. The Falcons - You're So Fine (1959) From Jackie Brown
5. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1960) From True Romance
6. Woody Thorne - Teenagers In Love (1961) From Pulp Fiction
7. Burl Ives - A Little Bitty Tear (1961) From True Romance
8. Duane Eddy - Rebel-'Rouser (1958) From Pulp Fiction
9. Rick Nelson - Lonesome Town (1958) From Pulp Fiction
10. Jim Lowe - The Green Door (1956) From Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
11. Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You (1956) From Death Proof

Ten Numero-minted, dance floor ready dive bombers from disco’s all-to-brief heyday, previously swept under rug by the whitewashed glitz and glam of the era. Chugging grooves, bubbling synths, soaring strings, and sonorous voices are guaranteed to light up your night, on living room rugs and dance floors alike.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
01. Spirit Of Brotherhood - Go For It
02. Billy Foster & Audio - I Need Your Love
03. Sabata - Man For My Lady
04. Great Lakes Orchestra - This Is The Night For Loving
05. Karriem - I Love You
SIDE B
01. Lee Alfred - Rockin - Poppin Full Tilting
02. Arnie Love & The Lovelettes - Stop And Make Up Your Mind
03. Jackie Stoudemire - Flying High
04. Uneda Dennard And The Shandells Band - Fantasy Ride
05. Stephen Colebrooke - Shake Your Chic Behind 

Celebrate Christmas with an array of stars and the best diva talent the world has ever known. Featuring classic songs and festive favourites from Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Eartha Kitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Nina Simone and many more, this LP is the perfect seasonal soundtrack.

TRACK LISTING

A1: Aretha Franklin - Kissin' By The Mistletoe
A2: Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child
A3: Doris Day - Here Comes Santa Claus (Down Santa Claus Lane)
A4: Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby
A5: Edith Piaf - Le Noel De La Rue
A6: Ella Fitzgerald - Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney
A7: Peggy Lee - I Like A Sleighride (Jingle Bells)
B1: Evelyn Freeman - Didn't It Rain
B2: Judy Garland - Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
B3: Mahalia Jackson - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
B4: Marie Knight - Gospel Train
B5: Nina Simone - He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
B6: Rosemary Clooney - Suzy Snowflake
B7: The Andrew Sisters - Merry Christmas Polka

THIS IS AN "UNOFFOCIAL" UK BLACK FRIDAY 2024 EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

Compiled, sequenced, and annotated by GRAMMY-nominated producer, DJ, and journalist Kevin Howes (aka Sipreano, Voluntary In Nature) in partnership with Light in the Attic.

In the late 1960s, Canada’s largest city was musically booming as Caribbean immigrants made Toronto their new home. The finest ska, rocksteady, and reggae recording artists of the era—Studio One, Treasure Isle, and Trojan Records originators—simply did what came naturally to them. One by one, they hit the studio and captured some of the toughest tunes this side of Kingston.

Collectively, they broke down racial and cultural barriers to form an unprecedented and little-known Canadian reggae community. Jamaica to Toronto: Soul, Funk, & Reggae 1967-1974 details this crucial sonic migration.

TRACK LISTING

Jo-Jo And The Fugitives - Fugitive Song
Eddie Spencer - If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely)
Jo-Jo And The Fugitives - Chips - Chicken - Banana Split
Jackie Mittoo - Grand Funk
Lloyd Delpratt - Together
Cougars - I Wish It Would Rain
Johnnie Osbourne - African Wake
Ram - Love Is The Answer
Bob And Wisdom - I Believe In Music
Side C: The Sheiks - Eternal Love
Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy - Fire (She Need Water)
Cougars - Right On
Eddie Spencer - You're So Good To Me Baby
The Hitch-Hikers Feat. The Mighty Pope - Mr. Fortune
Noel Ellis - Memories
Wayne McGhie - Here We Go Again

The Numero Group guide to private issue new age.

Featuring Laraaji, Iasos, Joanna Brouk, Don Slepian, Peter Davison, Master Wilburn Burchette, Jordan De La Sierra, David Casper, Robert Slap and nine other pioneers of the Perrier underground.

Adorned with Marcus Uzilevsky’s ‘Linear Landscapes’, this double LP compilation is housed in a sturdy tip-on jacket and is accompanied by a 32-page booklet.

The fourth world awaits.

TRACK LISTING

Joanna Brouk - The Space Between
Laraaji - Bethlehem
David Naegele - Eternal Sanctuary
David Casper - Carmel Valley Sunset
Don Slepian - Sea Of Bliss
Vernal Equinox - Silent
Dream - The Real Dream
Steven Cooper - Soulmate Suite Part 1
Peter Davison - Control
David Storrs - Night In The Vortex
Iasos - The Angels Of Comfort
Robert Slap & Suzanne
Ghiglia - Ocean Echoes
Upper Astral - Crystal Cave (Back To Atlantis)
Alex Johnson - Music For Earth Orbit
Georges Boutz - After The Storm
Dervish - Somebodies
Peter Nothnagle - New Snow
Jordan De La Sierra - Music For Gymnastics
Master Wilburn Burchette - Eternal Light