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Women In Revolt! - Underground Rebellion In British Music 1977 - 1985

    Women In Revolt! is an exhibition of work by over 100 women artists working in the UK during the 1970s and 80s. In a first of its kind showing, it explores how women used radical ideas and rebellious methods to change the face of British culture. With music, painting, sculpture, photography, film, and performance, they forged a path for women’s liberation in the UK, against a backdrop of extreme social change.

    Drawing on the work and experiences of women outside the establishment and often excluded from art history, Women In Revolt! Showcases a productive, politically engaged set of communities, who paved the way for future generations. It explores and reflects on issues and events such as: the British Women’s Liberation movement, the fight for legal changes impacting women, maternal and domestic experiences, Punk and independent music, Greenham Common and the peace movement, the visibility of Black and South Asian Women Artists, Section 28 and the AIDs pandemic.

    To underline this trailblazing exhibition, a compilation has been dutifully curated to further reveal the music, sound art, and prominent musicians creating during this artistic and societal paradigm shift. The music that defines and defied this era, not only soundtracked but spurred on increasingly impassioned creative output and representation for women. Bands included on the compilation like X-Ray Spex and The Slits remain front of mind for band’s espousing this robust stance both sonically and politically, with equally impactful artists included like Ludus, whose lead singer Linder Sterling also impacted the genre with her radical feminist visual artwork and music. 

    TRACK LISTING

    A)

    1) White Mice – Mo-Dettes
    2) Typical Girls – Slits
    3) Idealogically Unsound – Poison Girls
    4) Dear Marje – The Gymslips
    5) Identity – X-Ray Spex
    6) You – Au Pairs
    7) Warm Girls – Girls At Our Best!


    B)

    1) Sightseeing – Ludus
    2) No Side To Fall In – The Raincoats
    3) In Love – Marine Girls
    4) Trees And Flowers – Strawberry Switchblade
    5) Aerosol Burns – Essential Logic
    6) Launderette – Vivienne Goldman
    7) October (Love Song) – Chris & Cosey 

    Various Artists

    J Jazz Vol. 4: Deep Modern Jazz From Japan - The Nippon Columbia Label 1968 -1981

      This latest station stop off is with the famed Nippon Columbia label, one of the biggest labels in Japan, whose jazz output embraces every possible style imaginable. Focussing on the key years 1968-1981, J Jazz volume 4 sees compilers Tony Higgins and Mike Peden dig even deeper into their record collections and pull-out tracks that span styles ranging from solo to big band, jazz classical interpretations and heavy jazz rock, to febrile post-bop, white hot samba fusion, and modal psychedelic wig-outs.

      J Jazz volume 4 features icons such as drum master Takeo Moriyama, keyboard magi Hiromasa Suzuki, Fumio Itabashi, and Masahiko Satoh, and guitar wizards Kazumi Watanabe and Kiyoshi Sugimoto, alongside big band maestros and innovators Nobuo Hara and his Sharps and Flats, and Toshiyuki Miyama’s New Herd. Thunderous basslines nestle alongside glistening runs of electric piano, bubbling synths and air-tight drumming as the heavy psychedelic modal blues of Jiro Inagaki flows with the infectious samba grooves of Takashi Mizuhashi featuring Herbie Hancock; Shigeharu Mukai’s fusion funk epics take the music to another level and Mikio Masuda’s driving keyboard rhythms brings the heat to an incendiary dancefloor zone.

      TRACK LISTING

      1. Exchange – Takeo Moriyama
      2. The Ground For Peace – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media
      3. Chakkiri Bushi – Nobuo Hara And His Sharps & Flats, Hozan Yamamoto
      4. Trial Road – Tomoki Takahashi
      5. A Muddy Muffin – Masahiko Sato
      6. Samba De Negrito – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock
      7. Scramble – Hiromasa Suzuki
      8. A Head Wind – Shigeharu Mukai Quintet*
      9. Prelude To The Afternoon Of A Faun – Nobuo Hara And His Sharps & Flats
      10. Jones Street – Kiyoshi Sugimoto
      11. By The Red Stream – Hiromasa Suzuki, Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media
      12. Kaleidoscope (Edit) – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe
      13. Ougi Denju-shiki – Toshiyuki Miyama And His New Herd
      14. Toppu – Shigeharu Mukai
      15. Mickey’s Samba – Mikio Masuda
      16. Macumba – Fumio Itabashi*

      *CD Only.

      Next up on Toolroom’s 4-track vinyl sampler series is 4 killer cuts from our latest repertoire.

      Kicking off with another straight up, dance floor weapon, Essel lands back on the label with brand-new single, ‘Sweat’. Her toughest sounding record to date that captures the post-rave moment, cementing herself as one of the hottest new talents to emerge in the electronic music scene.

      Next up, Parisian born and us based tech house producer Shiba San debuts on Toolroom with a seriously wonky affair alongside studio buddy, Ayarez, aptly titled ‘Twist It’.

      Up next on the sampler, is the return of longstanding label favourite Friend Within with his rolling tech house banger ‘Pilka’. Having landed 2 of the hottest tracks on Toolroom last year with ‘Monkey Bars’ and ‘Bring It Down’ which saw sweeping support flood in from across the scene, including Paul Woolford (Special Request) Salute, LF System, Dom Dolla and many more, friend within is officially back for 2023!

      Completing the EP, we welcome sola regulars and one of the freshest, most exciting dance music duos to come out of the UK in recent years, Maur who lock horns with chart topping US based Westend, for a label debut set to become 2023’s festival anthem - ‘Over’.

      TRACK LISTING

      A1. Essel - Sweat
      A2. Shiba San, Ayarez - Twist It
      B1. Friend Within - Pilka
      B2. Maur X Westend, Cami Bear – Over

      Through 35 tracks stretched across three volumes, "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac" delivers the first ever deep dive into The Netherlands’ colourful house sound of the 90s and the under-celebrated producers and record labels whose music soundtracked a countrywide cultural movement.

      Leading the charge were a disparate group of key creators who not only forged links with their counterparts in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom, but also became celebrated figures on the worldwide electronic underground (Eric Nouhan, Aad De Mooy, Orlando Voorn, Stefan Robbers and Steve Rachmad). Alongside key underground imprints (Stealth Records, Basic Energy, ESP, Prime and Outland Records included) and lesser-known producers, these pioneers gave flavour to a radical musical movement via open-mindedness, unheard-of creativity and a genuinely futuristic ethos. All of these artists and labels are represented throughout the series.

      So, what defined this hedonistic house sound from The Netherlands? Stylistically, it was varied – as the series so emphatically proves – but was defined by a set of distinctive sonic characteristics: emotive musical motifs, high-frequency synth sounds, mellow basslines, pulsating rhythms and more than a touch of hallucinatory intent.

      Volume 1 boasts a wealth of notable tracks and slept-on gems. There’s ‘No Strings Attached (Freedom of the Soul Work)’ by Marionette, a magical spell of percussion-rich fairy-tale house from 1991 courtesy of R.o.X.Y Amsterdam resident DJ Dimitri and mellow pioneer Eric Nouhan, and the sole single by Eindhoven techno producer MAX404 as Faceless Techno Bastards, the rushing excellence of ‘Go Mellow’.

      Other highlights include Rachmad Project’s ‘Summer Breeze’, a chirpy house masterpiece from foundational producer Steve Rachmad that first appeared on Outland Records offshoot Spiritual Records, a genuine oddball obscurity from John Krengiëlczak as Land of Fantasy, Tales And Myths (‘And They Lived Happily Ever After’), and a seriously sought-after cut from Rotterdam duo Space Trax, 1992’s ‘Aura’.

      Packed full of forward-thinking 90s gems remastered for today’s dance floors by Alden Tyrell, "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac Volume 1" is a life-affirming celebration of a distinctly Dutch musical movement, whose rich textures and melodies are still inspiring new generations of DJs and dancers today.

      "Music From The Radical Xenomaniac Vol. 1 (Hedonistic Heights From The Lowlands 1990 - 1999)" is compiled and curated by long-serving Dutch scene stalwarts Christiaan Macdonald and Arne Visser and marks the debut of their new independent label, Amazing! Macdonald co-founded Rush Hour and Safe Trip, and also co-curated the acclaimed Welcome To Paradise and Planet Love compilations. Visser is known as selector and radio host Cinema Royale, and for his Dekmantel-released Italo-disco compilation, Profondo Nero.

      TRACK LISTING

      Marvo Genetic - The Reprise
      Space Trax - Aura
      Rachmad Project - Summer Breeze
      Land Of Fantasy Tales And Myths - And They Lived Happily Ever After
      E.C. Groove Society - A Fish
      Quadripart - La Musique Des Enfants Joyeux
      Faceless Techno Bastards - Go Mellow
      Marionette - No Strings Attached (Freedom Of The Soul Work)
      Ramon & Theo - A Quest Of Thousands
      The R - Higher
      Dream Company - Space Page
      Boom Generation - Flageo

      Various Artists

      Music For The Radical Xenomaniac Vol. 2 (Hedonistic Heights From The Lowlands 1990 - 1999)

      Through 35 tracks stretched across three volumes, "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac" delivers the first ever deep dive into The Netherlands’ colourful house sound of the 90s and the under-celebrated producers and record labels whose music soundtracked a countrywide cultural movement.

      Leading the charge were a disparate group of key creators who not only forged links with their counterparts in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom, but also became celebrated figures on the worldwide electronic underground (Eric Nouhan, Aad De Mooy, Orlando Voorn, Stefan Robbers and Steve Rachmad). Alongside key underground imprints (Stealth Records, Basic Energy, ESP, Prime and Outland Records included) and lesser-known producers, these pioneers gave flavour to a radical musical movement via open-mindedness, unheard-of creativity and a genuinely futuristic ethos. All of these artists and labels are represented throughout the series.

      So, what defined this hedonistic house sound from The Netherlands? Stylistically, it was varied – as the series so emphatically proves – but was defined by a set of distinctive sonic characteristics: emotive musical motifs, high-frequency synth sounds, mellow basslines, pulsating rhythms and more than a touch of hallucinatory intent.

      Volume 2 contains a wealth of notable tracks and slept-on gems. These include Q’s ‘From Within (Body Mix)’, a lesser-known cut from the trio better-known as Quazar (Gert van Veen, R.o.X.Y co-founder Eddy De Clercq and Eric Cycle), Eric Nouhan’s melodic masterpiece ‘Technobility’, which is appearing on vinyl for the first time since 1994, and a rare track by Signum Recordings's Maarten van der Vleuten, which was initially released on a special R&S Records’ offshoot set up by the label’s co-founder, Renaat Renaat Vandepapeliere (Integrity II’s ‘Living In Fantasy’).

      Other highlights include Exposure’s ‘Love Quest’, a highly sought-after 1991 track by The Hague-based DJ/producer Maurits Paardekooper, and an ambient-infused Andrew Weatherall favourite originally released by Stealth Records in 1993, Hole In One’s ‘Spiritual Ideas For Virtual Reality’.

      Packed full of forward-thinking 90s gems remastered for today’s dance floors by Alden Tyrell, Music For The Radical Xenomaniac Volume 2 is a life-affirming celebration of a distinctly Dutch musical movement, whose rich textures and melodies are still inspiring new generations of DJs and dancers today.

      "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac" was compiled and curated by long-serving Dutch scene stalwarts Christiaan Macdonald and Arne Visser and marks the debut of their new independent label, Amazing! Macdonald co-founded Rush Hour and Safe Trip, and also co-curated the acclaimed Welcome To Paradise and Planet Love compilations. Visser is known as selector and radio host Cinema Royale, and for his Dekmantel-released Italo-disco compilation, Profondo Nero.

      TRACK LISTING

      Q - From Within (Body Mix)
      Integrity II - Living In A Fantasy
      Strange Ways - Strange Ways
      Thee J Johanz - Stompin N Rising
      Exposure - Love Quest
      Tons Of Tones - Oh Ah Oh Ah Oh
      Interface - Temazepam
      It’s Thinking - Hyperion
      Eric Nouhan - Technobility
      Secret Cinema - Sundance
      Hole In One - Spiritual Ideas For Virtual Reality

      Various Artists

      Music For The Radical Xenomaniac Vol. 3 (Hedonistic Heights From The Lowlands 1990 - 1999)

      Through 35 tracks stretched across three volumes, "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac" delivers the first ever deep dive into The Netherlands’ colourful house sound of the 90s and the under-celebrated producers and record labels whose music soundtracked a countrywide cultural movement.

      Leading the charge were a disparate group of key creators who not only forged links with their counterparts in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Belgium, Germany and the United Kingdom, but also became celebrated figures on the worldwide electronic underground (Eric Nouhan, Aad De Mooy, Orlando Voorn, Stefan Robbers and Steve Rachmad). Alongside key underground imprints (Stealth Records, Basic Energy, ESP, Prime and Outland Records included) and lesser-known producers, these pioneers gave flavour to a radical musical movement via open-mindedness, unheard-of creativity and a genuinely futuristic ethos. All of these artists and labels are represented throughout the series.

      So, what defined this hedonistic house sound from The Netherlands? Stylistically, it was varied – as the series so emphatically proves – but was defined by a set of distinctive sonic characteristics: emotive musical motifs, high-frequency synth sounds, mellow basslines, pulsating rhythms and more than a touch of hallucinatory intent.

      Volume 3 is packed with in-demand tracks and hard-to-find gems, including a previously CD-only cut from Dutch techno originator Orlando Voorn (1999’s ‘Still’), a genuine rave classic from The Hague by hardcore DJ Charly Lownoise as Fluxland, and a killer cut from prolific producer – and genuinely influential pioneer – Aad De Mooy AKA D-Shake. He’s represented on this volume by Paradise 3001 cut ‘Surfin The Cuban Waves’, which first appeared on ESP Records in 1993.

      Other highlights include Direct Movement’s ‘Natural Chemistry’, a sought-after slow house cut produced by Dennis Buné, who had an enormous impact on the Dutch house scene as Jaimy, and ‘Delphi (Rewaxed)’ by NYX, a highly regarded and hard to find single from former new wave and synth-pop producer Bart Barten, and occasional studio partner Hanz Meyer.

      Packed full of forward-thinking 90s gems remastered for today’s dance floors by Alden Tyrell, Music For The Radical Xenomaniac Volume 3 is a life-affirming celebration of a distinctly Dutch musical movement, whose rich textures and melodies are still inspiring new generations of DJs and dancers today.

      "Music For The Radical Xenomaniac" was compiled and curated by long-serving Dutch scene stalwarts Christiaan Macdonald and Arne Visser and marks the debut of their new independent label, Amazing! Macdonald co-founded Rush Hour and Safe Trip, and also co-curated the acclaimed Welcome To Paradise and Planet Love compilations. Visser is known as selector and radio host Cinema Royale, and for his Dekmantel-released Italo-disco compilation, Profondo Nero.

      TRACK LISTING

      The Connection Machine - Echoes From Tau Ceti
      Direct Movement - Natural Chemistry
      Paradise 3001 - Surfin The Cuban Waves
      Exquisite Corpse - Strange Attractor
      Orlando Voorn - Still
      NYX - Delphi (Rewaxed)
      Stefan Robbers - Afridisiac (Jumpy Mix)
      Fluxland - Fluxland
      This Side Up - Glider
      Georgio Schultz - Trance
      Quazar - Cycle Drops (Two Words)
      2000 And One - Crystal

      Various Artists

      Femmes De Paris Volume 2

        The second volume, "Femmes de Paris", is now available. Lovers of sweet pop and wild jerks, rejoice! Annie Philippe, Jacqueline Taïeb, Katty Line and Liz Brady complete this new Parisian volume. A true musical snapshot of "Swingin' Paris".

        TRACK LISTING

        FACE A
        1. Boeing, Jet & Caravelle - Annie Philippe
        2. La Plus Belle Chanson - Jacqueline Taïeb
        3. Qu’est-ce Que Tu Fais ? - Liz Brady
        4. Deux Garçons Pour Une Fille - Arlette Zola
        5. Pourquoi Pas Moi - Stella
        6. Je N’ai Pas Eu Le Temps De Pleurer - Marie-Claire Courcel
        7. Café Crème - Christine Pilzer
        FACE B
        1. Ne Fais Pas La Tête - Katty Line
        2. Goldfinger - Catherine Elia
        3. Qui Pourra Me Dire Pourquoi - Karen Bessy
        4. Le Printemps à Paris - Jacqueline Taïeb
        5. J’ai Rendez-vous Avec Lui - Nathalie Degand
        6. Toutes Les Vacances - Camille
        7. Femme De Paris - The French Mademoiselles

        Various Artists

        Junjo Presents: The Evil Curse Of The Vampires

          Original Greensleeves assembled dub classic, crucial selection of Junjo's classic Roots Radics propelled rhythms recorded at Channel One and mixed by Scientist at King Tubby's.

          Remastered iconic dub album now twinned with a second disc of the original vocal versions. Strictly limited one off Halloween orange vinyl pressing.

          TRACK LISTING

          Disc 1

          1. The Voodoo Curse - Roots Radics
          2. Dance Of The Vampires - Roots Radics
          3. Blood On Hist Lips - Roots Radics
          4. Cry Of The Werewolf - Roots Radics
          5. The Mummy's Shroud
          6. The Corpse Rises - Roots Radics
          7. Night Of The Living Dead - Roots Radics
          8. Your Teeth In My Neck - Roots Radics
          9. Plague Of Zombies - Roots Radics

          Disc 2

          1. Oh What A Feeling - Wailing Souls
          2. You Are No Good - Michael Prophett
          3. Love In My Heart - Wayne Jarrett
          4. Hold On To What You Got - Michael Prophet
          5. Firehouse Rock - Wailing Souls
          6. Bandits Taking Over - Wailing Souls
          7. Youthman - Michael Prophet
          8. Love And Unity - Michael Prophet
          9. He Can Surely Turn The Tide - Johnny Osbourne
          10. Sweet Loving - Michael Prophet

          Various Artists

          It’s A Cool, Cool Christmas - 2023 Repress

            In celebration of the 21st Anniversary of this popular Christmas double album, Jeepster and War Child are releasing It’s A Cool Cool Christmas on vinyl for the first time. Originally released on November 20th 2000 as a CD only release, it will now be available on vinyl on November 19th 2021. This double album is released with colourful inners within a wide spine sleeve.
            This collection of songs is the definitive indie Christmas album and includes contributions from a broad spectrum of indie giants, with songs ranging from traditional standards to originals written specially for this collection. This compilation contains both ballads and songs to pogo around the Christmas tree to in equal measure and coincidentally is a compilation of twenty-one songs re-released after twenty-one years.

            The highlights are Low’s much-loved ‘Just Like Christmas’, The Flaming Lips and their ‘White Christmas (demo for Tom Waits)’, the Grandaddy track which is both wistful and amusing and Eels’ ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas’. In fact there is not a second-rate filler on this album and there’s even a track from Lauren Laverne recorded before she became a famous DJ.

            The original intention of creating this album was to raise money for a worthy charity. War Child is an amazing organisation that protects, educates and helps children get over the terrible traumas they’ve suffered from war. The work done in their programmes has alife-saving impact on children and their families in some of the most dangerous places on earth.

            TRACK LISTING

            A1. Grandaddy - Alan Parsons In A Winter Wonderland
            A2. The Dandy Warhols - Little Drummer Boy
            A3. The Webb Brothers - Every Day Is Christmas
            A4. Eels - Everything’S Gonna Be Cool This Christmas
            A5. El Vez - Feliz Navi-Nada
            A6. Morgan - Christmas In Waikiki
            B1. Drugstore - Maybe At Christmas Time
            B2. Belle And Sebastian - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
            B3. Giant Sand - Thank You Dreaded Black Ice, Thank You
            B4. The Flaming Lips - White Christmas (Demo For Tom Waits)
            B5. Saint Etienne - My Christmas Prayer
            C1. Departure Lounge - Christmas Downer
            C2. Six By Seven - I Believe In Father Christmas
            C3. Snow Patrol - When I Get Home For Christmas
            C4. Titan - Spiritual Guidance
            C5. Big Boss Man - Christmas Boogaloo
            D1. Teenage Fanclub - Christmas Eve
            D2. Calexico - Gift X-Change
            D3. Gorky’S Zygotic Mynci - Hwiangerdd Mair
            D4. Low - Just Like Christmas
            D5. Lauren Laverne - In The Bleak Midwinter

            Various Artists

            Soul Jazz Records Presents Studio One Scorcher - 2023 Reissue

              “I think if a nuclear family could have a soundtrack, ours would be the Soul Jazz comp ‘Studio One Scorcher’. I wouldn’t say it’s the best record ever made, but if I heard it every single day for the rest of my life, I’d be 100% cool with it.” - DJ

              New one-off press transparent orange coloured triple vinyl edition (with download code) of Soul Jazz Records’ long unavailable ‘Studio One Scorcher’, featuring a blistering collection of rare and classic cuts recorded at Studio One.

              ‘Studio One Scorcher’ is one of the most important collections in Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Studio One’ series, bringing together an unmissable collection of stand-out cuts from many of the finest players ever in Jamaica and in reggae music.

              Featuring The Skatalites, Jackie Mittoo, Tommy McCook, Cedric Brooks, Tommy McCook, The Sound Dimension, Don Drummond, Brentford Road All Stars and more. Heavy, heavy tunes from start to finish! All killer no filler! 

              These tunes encompass ska, rocksteady, roots, dub and more. Studio One instrumentals are the foundation of reggae. They literally define reggae music. Many of these classic recordings became the basis for everything that followed in reggae music, replayed and versioned thousands of times. 

              Here you will find Jackie Mittoo’s seminal ‘Sidewalk Doctor’, Don Drummond Jnr’s classic ‘Heavenless’, The Soul Vendors’ ‘Ringo Rock’ and the Sound Dimension’s ‘Heavy Rock’. All original artists and original classic tunes, all on one album. Not to mention a host of utterly superb rarities from the mighty vaults of Studio One.

              TRACK LISTING

              The Skatalites – Coconut Rock
              Cedric Im Brooks & The Sound
              Dimension – Mun-Dun-Go
              Tommy Mccook, Richard Ace,
              The Skatalites & Disco Height – Shockers Rock
              Soul Vendors – Ringo Rock
              Jackie Mittoo & Ernest Ranglin – Jericho Skank
              New Establishment – The People Skanking
              Karl Bryan & The Afrokats – Money Generator
              Lester Sterling – Afrikaan Beat
              Sound Dimension – Heavy Rock
              Sugar Belly – In Cold Blood
              Don Drummond & The Skatalites — Heavenless
              Soul Bros. – Bugaloo
              Vin Gordon – Red Blood
              Pablove Black – Push Pull
              Jackie Mittoo & Brentford Rockers – Sidewalk Doctor
              Liberation Group – Namibia
              Brentford Road All Stars – Last Call
              Soul Defenders – Still Calling
              Karl Bryan & Count Ossie – Black Up

              Various Artists

              Fabric Presents Saoirse

                Globally respected DJ, producer, trUst label boss and the queer Body Movements festival founder Saoirse has delivered a shapeshifting compilation defying the concept of time as deep house morphs into moody techno, trippy grooves effortlessly transition into pumping bass and unearthed gems are seamlessly stitched with brand new, exclusive tracks from long-time collaborator Shanti Celeste and Galdors imprint founder Junes to deliver a cohesive and cosmic piece. Soirse’s exclusive tech-house banger ‘RM 1’ single is dedicated to the countless hours the Dublin-born raver has spent in that iconic fabric room behind and infront of the decks. The digital comp is out ahead of physical, the latter timed to hit shops the day before her takeover of fabric for a mix launch party.



                TRACK LISTING

                CD Tracklisting:
                1. Duckett - Flex
                2. Geeneus - Yellowtail
                3. Luca Lozano - Identify
                4. DJ NORMAL 4 - Transcendental Training Tactics
                5. Nitz - Mi-au
                6. Caim - Illusion
                7. Jacek Sienkiewicz - The Evidence
                8. 616 - 369
                9. Junes - Pilot
                10. Reba - Azimuth Circle
                11. Kompo - Function
                12. Javier Carballo - Beat Investigator
                13. Kosh - Square One
                14. Sin Limites - Sin Limites
                15. Hamatsuki - Shrink
                16. Mammo - Summit
                17. Caunos - Herzsprung 1
                18. Shanti - Fluffy
                19. Saoirse - RM1

                Vinyl Tracklisting:
                A1 Saoirse - RM 1 [fabric Records]
                A2 Hamatsuki - Shrink [Fantastic Planet]
                B1 Junes - Pilot [fabric Records]
                B2 Mammo - Summit [Nduja]
                C1 616 – 369 [616 Lab]
                C2 Shanti Celeste - Fluffy [fabric Records]
                D1 Sin Limites - Sin Limites [Delicate Records]
                D2 Robert Livesu & Joe Montana - Chemical Voodoo [Made In Hongkong] 

                Various Artists

                When The Alarm Clock Rings: A Compendium Of British Psychedelia 1966-1969

                  Limited edition 2LP vinyl compilation of original artefacts from the first British psychedelic era.

                  30 essential 1966-1969 nuggets from major names and cult acts alike.

                  After 14 years and nearly 150 CD releases, Cherry Red's psychedelic imprint Grapefruit finally produces its first-ever vinyl issue. A 90-minute, 30-track anthology, ‘When The Alarm Clock Rings’ is an all-encompassing overview of the late 60s British psychedelic scene.

                  The set features major underground names (Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Blossom Toes, Dantalian's Chariot, John's Children), cult 45s (The Voice, Paper Blitz Tissue, The Syn), future legends (Alex Harvey, Genesis, Greg Lake's early venture The Shame) and pop groups who occasionally turned dayglo (The Merseys, Plastic Penny, Picadilly Line).

                  Limited to 1000 copies and containing Grapefruit's trademark combination of photos and annotation on stylish 12” x 12” inserts, ‘When The Alarm Clock Rings’ is an essential purchase for vinyl aficionados and a tantalising taster of further plastic platters!

                  TRACK LISTING

                  Side One
                  1. Magic In The Air - The Attack
                  2. The Madman Running Through The Fields - Dantalian's Chariot
                  3. Magic Horsemen - Tintern Abbey
                  4. Maybe Someday - Alex Harvey
                  5. In The Beginning - Genesis
                  6. The Wall - The Fruit Machine
                  7. The World Goes On Around You - The Mirage
                  Side Two
                  1. Dream In My Mind - Rupert's People
                  2. Mary Jane (single Version) - Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera
                  3. Midsummer Night's Scene - John's Children
                  4. I Hope You're Happy - The Merseys
                  5. Teagarden Lane - Jason Crest
                  6. Pools Of Blue (advision Studios Version) - Barclay James Harvest
                  7. Leave Me Here - The 23rd Turnoff
                  8. I Unseen (ibc Studios Version) - The Misunderstood
                  Side Three
                  1. The Train To Disaster - The Voice
                  2. Remember The Times - Mike Stuart Span
                  3. Jane - Living Daylights
                  4. Wake Me Up - Plastic Penny
                  5. Don't Go 'way Little Girl - The Shame
                  6. Spontaneous Apple Creation - The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
                  7. Created By Clive - The Syn
                  8. Mr. Second Class - The Spencer Davis Group
                  Side Four
                  1. The Laughing Man - John Carter And Russ Alquist
                  2. Mr. Universe - Episode Six
                  3. Things You Cannot See - The Action
                  4. The Otherside - Apple
                  5. Rosemary's Bluebell Day - Picadilly Line
                  6. Grey Man - Paper Blitz Tissue
                  7. When The Alarm Clock Rings - Blossom Toes

                  Wewantsounds is delighted to announce the release of "TOUCH," a selection of sought-after tracks produced by Yuji Ohno, one of the most revered producers and arrangers on the Nippon music scene. His blend of Jazz, Space Funk and Disco have long been highly sought-after by DJs around the world and we've been given unique access to the Nippon Columbia vaults and to Mr. Ohno himself to come with a versatile selection from his 70s body of work, all bearing his uniquely recognisable sound. The set includes works with singers Nanako Sato, Hatsumi Shibata and Ken Tanaka alongside tracks from his cult anime soundtracks for "Lupin III" and "Captain Future." Approved by Yuji Ohno himself, "Touch" was remastered in Tokyo by Nippon Columbia and features liner notes by Nick Luscombe in conversation with the maestro and artwork by Optigram's Manuel Sepulveda.

                  Born in Atami in 1941, Yuji Ohno started learning the piano at a young age and formed his own band during his teenage years, getting into Jazz in the process. After high school, he entered the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo and played in the revered university big band alongside two other pianists, Masahiko Sato and Hirosama Suzuki, who would have an illustrious career in their own right. After University, Ohno became a professional musician and started playing with the new wave of Japanese Jazz musicians forming his own trio and recording with the likes of Hideo Shiraki, Terumasa Hino and Masahiko Togashi from 1967 onwards.

                  At the turn of the 60s, Ohno started to veer away from the Jazz scene as he realised, as told to Nick Luscombe that "the jazz music being played by the Japanese at the time was only chasing the cutting edge, and was ignoring the roots and origins of jazz." Ohno therefore shifted his efforts to film and TV and also to producing artists for various Japanese labels, becoming one of the most in-demand composers, arrangers and producers in Japan. This is when Ohno developed his unique sound across a wide variety of styles. More than anything else, he got renowned for his anime soundtracks, particularly with the Lupin III series - represented here by the superbly funky "Silhouette" - which made his fame in Japan

                  Whether it's jazz, funk, disco or Pop, the "Ohno Sound" is unmissable both in terms of melodies and arrangements, on a par with those of such legends as Quincy Jones and Michel Legrand. Ohno's melodies are sophisticated yet accessible and there's a great sense of space in his productions especially when it comes to slow-burning grooves as heard on "Kirameku Inner Space" from the cult anime soundtrack "Captain Future" or "The Soaring Seagull" from the sought-after 1975 album "Electro Keyboard Orchestra." This album was recorded with seven fellow musicians including Kentaro Haneda and Ohno's old friend, Masahiko Sato and using twenty Korg synths to create a unique blend of futuristic jazz funk. "The Soaring Seagull" could be the perfect embodiment of Ohno's signature sound when it comes to instrumentals. The producer was however equally at ease with producing lush disco extravaganzas such as "Subterranean Futari Botchi" by Nanako Sato or "I Wish You Love" by Hatsumi Shibata, a revamp of Charles Trenet classic, both colourful and glitzy.

                  Ohno's versatility is on display here with a couple of jazz vocal tracks, "Speak Low" by Ann Young accompanied by the Yuji Ohno Trio and Mieko Hirota's fast and furious "I Want to Be Happy" while he also excelled at crafting gorgeous mellow songs such as Ken Tanaka's "Lilac-gai No Aki" and Hatsumi Shibata's "Mouichido Kikasete" closing the selection on a perfect note. "Touch" is just a tiny selection from Yuji Ohno's immense body of work and it will hopefully open the ears of Japanese music lovers to one of the most important musician, producer and arrangers of his generation.

                  TRACK LISTING

                  1. Nanako Sato - Subterraean Futari Botchi
                  2. You & The Explosion Band - Silhouette
                  3. Hatsumi Shibata - I Wish You Love
                  4. Yuji Ohno & Galaxy - Kirameku Inner Space
                  5. Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio - Speak Low
                  6. Ken Tanaki - Lilac-Gai No Aki
                  7. Mieko Hirota - I Want To Be Happy
                  8. Electric Keyboard Orchestra - The Soaring Seagull
                  9. Hatusmi Shibata - Mouchido Kikasete

                  Various Artists

                  Bobby Gillespie Presents I Still Can't Believe You're Gone

                    Following on from the Primal Scream frontman’s brilliantly-received previous release for Ace, ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, Bobby Gillespie brings us another slice of the music that soundtracks his life. And in this case, it’s his touring life. Drawing on the experience of ‘the way that the noise and clamour of the road can tire you out, wear you down and frazzle your nerves to shattered fragments of jangled exhaustion’, these are the records Bobby turns to for solace, for comfort, for empathy and for resourcefulness.

                    The compilation features an introduction from the man himself, talking us through his personal choices as though he’s sitting cross-legged on the carpet going through records with you in his lounge. Also long-time cohort of the band, Kris Needs has written extensive liner-notes, serving up an intensive track by track insight and analysis.

                    Titled after and kicking off with the Willie Nelson track of the same name, ‘I Still Can’t Believe You’re Gone’ leads us through a darker and deeper exploration than its predecessor, featuring Nick Cave’s funereal version of ‘By The Time I Get To Phoenix’ and Ry Cooder’s sparse and beautiful reworking of ‘Dark End Of The Street’. And we get there via such greats as Bob Dylan, JJ Cale, Donnie Fritts, Crazy Horse, Lee Hazlewood, Al Green, Thin Lizzy and so many more.

                    In Bobby’s own words: ‘These songs are soul savers to soothe frayed and battered nerves and to ease and settle the heart. They work on me like medicine every time. I would like to share this wonderful music that has given me strength, joy and inspiration over the years with you the listener, so that you too might get the same feelings of protection and inspiration that I do whenever I listen to these songs. We're all travellers on some kind of road through this life, and we all need respite from time-to-time - the music on this compilation is soul food of the highest order - I hope you enjoy it.’. 


                    STAFF COMMENTS

                    Andy says: Read any interview with Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie over the years, and you can't fail to notice what a ridiculously knowledgeable fan of musical history he is. It's there in the multitude of styles his band have always explored, and it's there in his previous compilation for Ace, ‘Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down’. Guess what? This second outing is even better!

                    TRACK LISTING

                    Vinyl Tracklisting
                    Side One
                    1. I Still Can't Believe You're Gone – Willie Nelson
                    2. Love Sick - Bob Dylan
                    3. We Had It All - Donnie Fritts
                    4. Magnolia - J.J. Cale
                    5. In The Rain - The Dramatics *
                    Side Two
                    1. By The Time I Get To Phoenix – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
                    2. I Don't Want To Talk About It - Crazy Horse
                    3. Dark End Of The Street - Ry Cooder
                    4. Kind Woman - Percy Sledge
                    5. Wait And See - Lee Hazlewood
                    Side Three
                    1. Strong As Death (Sweet As Love) - Al Green
                    2. Shades Of A Blue Orphanage - Thin Lizzy
                    3. Heart Like A Wheel - Kate & Anna Mcgarrigle
                    4. When My Mind's Gone - Mott The Hoople
                    Side Four
                    1. I'll Be Long Gone - Boz Scaggs
                    2. The Coldest Days Of My Life Pt 1 – The Chi-Lites
                    3. Roll Um Easy - Little Feat
                    4. Brokedown Palace - Grateful Dead
                    5. I Feel Like Going Home - Charlie Rich

                    * Exclusive Vinyl Track
                     

                    After reissuing Hedzoleh by Hedzoleh in 2022, a collaborative effort by Meakusma and Soundway, this new 12inch features remixes by Jimi Tenor, Mark Ernestus, Gavsborg and Waltraud Blischke, transporting and transfusing Hedzoleh's tracks into new spheres and circumstances. Hedzoleh Soundz were one of the first and most original ‘Afro’ bands from 1970s Ghana, playing an unusual mix of traditional music and western rock as part of the West African Highlife scene. The music for the Hedzoleh album was used by legendary South-African trumpeter Hugh Masekela as the backbone to his afrojazz classic, “Masekela – Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz”. The Hedzoleh Soundz Remixes 12inch features an eloquent, deep, deeply poppy even, dub by Mark Ernestus, Jimi Tenor taking the original Rekpete track into even more joyous territory, adding some subtly hypnagogic touches at the end, Gavsborg transforming Y Yes Baa Gee Wo into a beat-based drone of sorts, a toolin the right hands, and a majestic experimental twist by Waltraud Blischke, sampling one Hedzoleh track and one unreleased solo track by Sascha Todd, son of Hedzoleh bass player and vocalist Stanley Todd.

                    This record came about with the support of Ostbelgien.

                    STAFF COMMENTS

                    Matt says: I mean, it's got Mark Ernestus on it - I was already sold! But the other three tweaks are worthy of investigation. The Jimi Tenor rework had me with its meandering sax lines and jagged beats, whilst Gavsborg's wigged-out wobble sucked me into its languid downbeat whirlpool. Top stuff.

                    TRACK LISTING

                    Kaa Ye Oyai Don T Be In A Hurry (Mark Ernestus Remix)
                    Rekpete - (Jimi Tenor Rework)
                    Y Yei Baa Gbe Wo (Gavsborg Remix)
                    Sacha Todd S Simplex Meets Hedzoleh (Waltraud Blischke Remix)

                    Various Artists

                    Straight From The Decks Vol.3 - Guts Finest Selections From His Famous DJ Sets

                      Musical discoveries from all over the world. Different genres, different cultures. GUTS invites you to follow him on his musical journey from your living room or your local club!

                      "All DJs have their own way of building their set. Some pick records entirely on the spur of the moment and trust their instincts, others write down a precise list on a piece of paper and never stray from it; the set is a kitchen where the DJ is the Chef. It doesn't matter how it's done, as long as it's done properly and enjoyed by everyone, that's what matters the most...

                      The beginning of the set is always the same. Welcoming the dancers gently. Letting them take their marks with a musical aperitif of tracks at 80/90 BPM, something that many DJs don't do or no longer do.

                      The end is always the same. Parting with the dancers gently. Letting them go down peacefully. Their evening with me is over, but it is perhaps another one, more intimate, that will be starting for them.

                      In between these two moments, it's all about the story itself, with its cumbia, reggae, hip hop, lusophone music, funk, soul-jazz twists... A rich story which tells itself in the mood of the moment and back on the dance floor. Depending on the general atmosphere, the rise in musical power can start after an hour and thirty minutes of preliminaries, or it can happen only after 45 minutes. The climax is reached with the Afro- house part, a furious passage that makes overexcited music from Zimbabwe and punk music from South Africa confront each other along a total experimentation with tracks so disturbing that they put the dancers' legs out of sync. This represents a moment of rupture in the narrative, its only purpose being to help reconnect with the dance floor as soon as it is over and to re-launch the story with even greater interest.

                      Those who have already come to see my DJ set know this: each of my stories is unique. I hope you'll enjoy the one I'm telling you in this third volume." - Guts

                      TRACK LISTING

                      Aida Bossa - Azuca/ El Loro Y La Lora
                      Lagos Thugs - Innocent Blood
                      Djingo Typical Band - Vini Ouais
                      Lindigo - Domoun
                      Lass - Senegal 
                      Joojo Addison - Guy Man
                      La Boa - Vuelo Antillano
                      Voilaaa - Water No Get Enemy
                      Umalali - Merua
                      Luizga & Izem - Yemamaya
                      Blue Bird - Foefoeroemang
                      Poirier - Pourquoi Faire Aujourd'hui
                      Kaleta & Super Yamba Band - Jibiti (Bosq RMX)
                      Ezra Collective - Lady
                      Joskar & Flamzy - Faroter
                      Dowdelin - I Like To Move It

                      Various Artists

                      Just Want To Be Myself UK Punk Rock 1977-1979

                        • Vinyl-only compilation celebrating the birth of independent Punk Rock in the UK!

                        • Includes some of the scene’s key names – Alternative TV, U.K. Subs, 999, The Ruts, The Rezillos, The Boys, Angelic Upstarts, The Fall – alongside landmark collectable 45s by bands like Puncture, ‘O’ Level, The Wasps and The Rowdies.

                        • Limited edition of 1,000 copies!

                        When punk arrived in late 1976, the scene acted as a catalyst for an explosion of independent labels which swiftly sprung up around the UK. Named after a classic track by Manchester’s The Drones, ‘Just Want To Be Myself’ boasts classic sevens on imprints such as Small Wonder, The Label, Rough Trade, Dining Out, Deptford Fun City and Cherry Red (all London), Zoom (Glasgow), Attrix (Brighton), Heartbeat (Bristol), Good Vibrations (Belfast) and Bent (Manchester).

                        Many of the individuals and bands featured would later enjoy success in various incarnations – for example, The Pack mutated into Theature Of Hate, The Outsiders’ Adrian Borland attracted acclaim with his band The Sound, ‘O’ Level’s Edward Ball made an impact with various acts including The Times and Leyton Buzzards evolved into pop combo Modern Romance!

                        Pure Hell and The Electric Chairs’ Wayne County were American but eligible here because the tracks were recorded in the UK.

                        TRACK LISTING

                        Side 1
                        1. Eater Outside View
                        2. The Boys First Time (alternative Version)
                        3. The Rezillos I Can’t Stand My Baby
                        4. The Valves Robot Love
                        5. Puncture Mucky Pup
                        6. The Zeros Hungry
                        7. The Outsiders One To Infinity
                        8. The Electric Chairs On The Crest
                        Side 2
                        1. The Drones Just Want To Be Myself (lp Version)
                        2. Maniacs Chelsea 77
                        3. ‘o’ Level Pseudo Punk
                        4. The Carpettes Radio Wunderbar
                        5. The Wasps Teenage Treats
                        6. V2 Speed Freak
                        7. Social Security I Don't Want My Heart To Rule My Head
                        8. Patrik Fitzgerald Safety-pin Stuck Inmy Heart
                        Side 3
                        1. Angelic Upstarts The Murder Of Liddle Towers
                        2. Alternative Tv Action Time Vision
                        3. The Tights Bad Hearts
                        4. Leyton Buzzards 19 And Mad
                        5. The Rowdies A.c.a.b.
                        6. The Outcasts Just Another Teenage Rebel
                        7. U.k. Subs C.i.d.
                        8. The Fall Psycho Mafia
                        Side 4
                        1. The Ruts In A Rut
                        2. The Piranhas Jilly
                        3. Cockney Rejects Flares ‘n’ Slippers
                        4. Pure Hell These Boots Are Made For Walking
                        5. The Pack King Of Kings
                        6. 999 Found Out Too Late
                        7. The Adicts Easy Way Out
                        8. Spizzenergi Where's Captain Kirk?

                        Various Artists

                        Shake! Sixties Brit Mod Nuggets

                          An essential mix of 34 mod favourites and rarities from 1964-1967.

                          Modernists loved the latest R&B, blues and soul sounds coming from US cities such as Chicago, Memphis and Detroit and when British groups started playing their own interpretations in clubs and dancehalls they gained their own mod followings, their music remaining popular on the mod scene today.

                          Side 1 of this bespoke collection spotlights the British R&B scene and features a founding father of British blues Alexis Korner with the rare ‘Taboo Man’ alongside ace mod tracks from The Bo Street Runners, The Others, Mickey Finn and The Blue Men (featuring a youthful Jimmy Page on harmonica) and more.

                          Side 2 starts with British R&B groups developing their own sound by turning up their guitars, employing distortion, feedback and fuzz pedals to take the music in a new direction. Highlights include the Joe Meek produced ‘Crawdaddy Simone’ by The Syndicats (described as proto punk because of its ferocity), The In Crowd’s snarling ‘Things She Says’ and The Artwoods’ fuzz drenched mod favourite ‘I Take What I Want’ featuring future Deep Purple organist Jon Lord on organ. Denny Laine (later of Wings) sings with The Moody Blues calming things down with some soulful beat.

                          Side 3 focuses on UK soul music - Rod ‘the mod’ Stewart backed by The Brian Auger Trinity takes on Sam Cooke’s ‘Shake’, the godfather of ska Laurel Aitken proves he’s also a natural soul man with his floor filling version of The Mar-Keys’ ‘Last Night’ and the amazing Barry St. John sings the funky ‘Gotta Brand New Man’. Popular club acts Lucas & The Mike Cotton Sound and Carl Douglas & The Big Stampede would regularly bring the house down at mod clubs and also feature.

                          Side 4 includes mod club dancefloor smashes from The Spencer Davis Group and Rupert’s People (AKA mod group Fleur De Lys) while mod heroes The Action go psychedelic with ‘Look At The View’. A moonlighting Jeff Beck of The Yardbirds plays on John’s Children’s ‘But She’s Mine’ and there are brilliant singles revered by freakbeat and psych collectors such as Double Feature’s ‘Baby Get Your Head Screwed On’ and The Drag Set’s ‘Day And Night’.

                          Rarities from The Trendbender Band and The Union (featuring Elmer Gantry) appear on vinyl for the first time.

                          TRACK LISTING

                          Side 1
                          1.the Bo Street Runners – Bo Street Runner (single Version)
                          2. The Others – Oh Yeah
                          3. David John And The Mood – Bring It To Jerome
                          4. Mickey Finn And The Blue Men – I Still Want You
                          5. Ronnie Jones And The Night-timers – I Need Your Loving
                          6. The Second Thoughts – Seventh Son
                          7. James Royal – Work Song
                          8. Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated – Taboo Man
                          9. The Trendbender Band – Unchain My Heart
                          Side 2
                          1. The Syndicats – Crawdaddy Simone
                          2. The In Crowd – Things She Says
                          3. The Boys Blue – You Got What I Want
                          4. The Rocking Vicars – It’s Alright
                          5. The Artwoods – I Take What I Want
                          6. The Favourite Sons – That Driving Beat
                          7. The Moody Blues – And My Baby’s Gone
                          8. The Stormsville Shakers – Number One
                          9. The Union – See Saw
                          Side 3
                          1.rod Stewart – Shake
                          2. Laurel Aitken And The Soul Men – Last Night
                          3. Barry St John – Gotta Brand New Man
                          4. The Soul Brothers – Good Lovin’ Never Hurt
                          5. Lucas & The Mike Cotton Sound – Ain’t Love Good, Ain’t Love Proud
                          6. J.j. Jackson – But It’s Alright
                          7. Carl Douglas & The Big Stampede – Something For Nothing
                          8. Wynder K Frog – Turn On Your Lovelight
                          Side 4
                          1. The Spencer Davis Group – Looking Back
                          2. Double Feature – Baby Get Your Head Screwed On
                          3. Scots Of St. James – Tic Toc
                          4. The Attraction – She’s A Girl
                          5. John’s Children – But She’s Mine
                          6. The Drag Set – Day And Night
                          7. Rupert’s People – Hold On
                          8. The Action – Look At The View

                          Various Artists

                          Red Hot + Fela - 10th Anniversary Edition

                            Fela Kuti lives on! This is the 10th Anniversary reissue of the classic tribute album pressed on opaque banana yellow and opaque red vinyl benefiting the Red Hot organization.

                            The album includes classic Fela anthems like “Lady” recorded by tUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove, Angelique Kidjo, and Akua Naru. “Who No Know Go No” by Childish Gambino and Just A Band; “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am” recorded by My Morning Jacket, Merrill Garbus (from tUnE-yArDs), and Brittany Howard (from Alabama Shakes); “Zombie” recorded by Spoek Mathambo, Cerebral Cortex, and Frown; and “Sorrow, Tears & Blood” reworked by the Kronos Quartet along with TV On The Radio’s Kyp Malone and Tunde Adembimpe.

                            Since his death in 1997 from complications related to AIDS, Fela has grown from a West African household name and musician’s musician in Europe and the Americas, to a worldwide musical icon.

                            Red Hot is a not-for-profit dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture. The 10th Anniversary Edition of Afrodisiac will be out on 27th October 2023 via Partisan Records.

                            TRACK LISTING

                            1. Africa – Baloji & L’Orchestre De La Katuba Featuring Kuku
                            2. Lady – TUnE-yArDs, ?uestlove, Angelique Kidjo + Akua Naru
                            3. Yellow Fever – Spoek Mathambo, +Zaki Ibrahim
                            4. No Buredi (No Bread) – Nneka, Sinkane, Amayo + Superhuman Happiness
                            5. Who No Know Go No Know – Just A Band + Childish Gambino
                            6. Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am – My Morning Jacket W/ Merrill Garbus + Brittany Howard
                            7. Sorrow Tears And Blood – Kyp Malone And Tunde Adebimpe, Kronos Quartet + Stuart Bogie
                            8. I.T.T. – Superhuman Happiness W/ Sahr Ngaujah, Abena Koomson + Rubblebucket
                            9. Afrodisco Beat 2013 – Tony Allen, M1 + Baloji
                            10. Gentleman – Just A Band, Bajah + Chance The Rapper
                            11. Highlife Time – Gender Infinity
                            12. Zombie – Spoek Mathambo + Cerebral Cortex + Frown
                            13. Go Slow – KING

                            Various Artists

                            If There's Hell Below

                              Thirteen wah-drenched acid-fried Hendrix-worshipping blown-out free love-fueled black rock jams that’ll change your life.

                              TRACK LISTING

                              SIDE A
                              1. Three Days Ahead LPF - Rolling Love [Part 2]
                              2. Little Ed & The Soundmasters Band - It’s A Dream
                              3. The Basement - Funky Music (Messin’ With My Mind)
                              4. Directory - World And Creation
                              5. Stone Coal White - You Know
                              6. Creations Unlimited - Chrystal Illusion
                              SIDE B
                              8. Solid Gold Ft. Alexander Love - Message To Planet Earth
                              9. Iron Force - Sweet Poison
                              10. Sir Stanley - I Believe
                              11. Flying Wedge - I Can’t Believe
                              12. Muse - Sunshine Road
                              13. Iron Knowledge - Show-Stopper
                              14. The Young Senators - Ringing Bells (Sweet Music) [Part 2]

                              Various Artists

                              Hit The Bongo! The Latin Soul Of Tito Records

                                The first Latin soul collection featuring a mix of chart-topping hits and deeper cuts from the crown jewel of the mambo era Tico Records, celebrating the iconic imprint’s 75th Anniversary. The 2-LP set includes 26 tracks from trailblazers Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Willie Bobo and more. New liner notes by DJ Dean Rudland that tell the story of the New York City label that launched the careers of some of the most revered names in Latin music.

                                TRACK LISTING

                                LP1 - Side A
                                1. RAY BARRETTO Y SU CHARANGA MODERNA – El Watusi
                                2. WILLIE BOBO – Bobo! Do That Thing
                                3. WILLIE BOBO – Be’s That Way
                                4. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – El Pito (I’ll Never Go Back To Georgia)
                                5. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Bang! Bang!
                                6. CANDIDO – Madrid
                                7. RAY BARRETTO – Babalu
                                LP1 - Side B
                                1. EDDIE PALMIERI And CAL TJADER – Come An’ Get It (Boogaloo)
                                2. TITO PUENTE Y SU ORQUESTRA – Fat Mama
                                3. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Oh Yeah!
                                4. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Sock It To Me
                                5. TITO PUENTE/LA LUPE – Steak-O-Lean
                                6. TITO PUENTE’S ORCHESTRA – TP’s Shing-A-Ling
                                7. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Hey Joe, Hey Joe (Hey Girl, Hey Girl)
                                LP2 - Side C
                                1. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Psychedelic Baby
                                2. EDDIE PALMIERI & HIS ORCHESTRA – The African Twist
                                3. LA LUPE – Fever
                                4. THE MODERN SOUND OF AL ESCOBAR – Tighten Up
                                5. THE MODERN SOUND OF AL ESCOBAR – The Horse
                                6. CELIA CRUZ/TITO PUENTE – Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In
                                LP2 - Side D
                                1. GILBERTO SEXTET – Yes I Will (Part 1)
                                2. TITO PUENTE & HIS ORCHESTRA – Hit The Bongo
                                3. TITO PUENTE & HIS ORCHESTRA – Oye Como Va
                                4. JIMMY SABATER – Times Are Changin’
                                5. THE JOE CUBA SEXTET – Do You Feel It?
                                6. JOE PANAMA And COMPANY – My People 

                                Various Artists

                                Velvet Desert Music Vol. 3

                                  Kompakt unveils the third volume of Jörg Burger’s “Velvet Desert Music” compilation series, dedicated to music that hits the sweet spot between the cinematic, the (pop) ambient, and the psychedelic. With “Velvet Desert Music Vol. 3”, Burger and his friends wander afar, taking trips away from, or adjacent to, the dancefloor that’s acted so long as the crucible for the Kompakt aesthetic. Like its predecessors, it’s a gorgeous, lambent collection of late-night mood music.

                                  Because it’s such a broad church, “Velvet Desert Music” admits all kinds of new experiences, as well, with Burger looking for music that “goes beyond the desert to explore different corners of the velvet universe”. Indeed, of all the volumes in the series, this third installment feels closest to an album made by a true collective. The roster has changed, with new contributors Flug 8 and Seb Martel, both with his trio Las Ondas Marteles and with Chocolate Genius and Zsela as La Finca, joining regulars The Novotones, Mount Obsidian, The Golden Bug, Paulor and Sascha Funke.

                                  Burger himself shows up alongside Fritz Ackermann of The Novotones and Max Würden and Thore Pfeiffer, in The Velvet Circle. Their contributions are pure lush life electronica: “Our Tribe” hitches a ride with a low-slung groove, flickering psychedelic reels of acoustic guitar traipsing across moody bass and taffeta layers of drone; their opening remix of Flug 8’s “Puerto Rico” gently introduces the album with softly tangling electronic tones, while guitars, drenched in reverb, pirouette in the background. Mount Obsidian’s remix of Burger´s The Black Frame “Sacrosanct” spins around the listeners ears like a kaleidoscope catching the reflections the sun makes in San Luis Potosí’s ornately decorated churches.

                                  La Finca’s electronics and voice miniature, “What Clouds Say”, is a masterclass in poetic restraint; Martel’s “Dark Mambo”, remixed by Burger, is one of the collection’s big surprises, for it indeed does what the title says, a drifting, surrealist take on the mambo form, full of pensive chords, rich with unrequited longing, a breathy saxophone whispering under the song’s sly rhythmic carriage.

                                  Old friends reappear, too: Paulor is back with the clicking grind of “The Last Coke in the Desert”, while Golden Bug’s “Es Cucuruc” is a muted slow burner. The Novotones chime in with a slyly propulsive, Krautrock-esque charmer, “Liberty Bell”, and the guitar-led tone-drift of “Valley of Oblivion”; Paulor’s “The Last Coke in the Desert” is a chiming, lilting dreamscape; Mount Obsidian are joined again by vocalist Charlotte Jestaedt for two modern takes on early-hours art song, „Fade“ and „Marole“, the closing track of the compilation, which is a spooked requiem for times passed. Sascha Funke’s “Mathias Rust” is a lavish dancefloor dream, vocal samples drifting through the song as it slowly envelops the listener in its opulent radiance.

                                  What’s most compelling about “Velvet Desert Music Vol. 3”, perhaps, is the way everything sits together so tightly, so neatly – it’s the album in the series so far that feels the most like it’s been made by collaborators in one long, playful session of experiment and exploration; everyone’s on the same page, exploring the fractured wastelands, dust squalls, sunburnt scapes and psychedelic cacti of the psyche; burnt sienna, desert lilies and willows, fairy dusters, yucca and greasewood… an extravagance of blooming, riotous colour, erupting from the sun-cracked landscapes within each of us.

                                  This is just a taste of the rich pleasures of Velvet Desert Music Vol. 3, a triumph of a compilation that takes the psychedelic visions of its predecessors and looks for the desert within, a dusty kiss, a road-movie hallucination flickering on the listener’s eyelids, a cinematic projection from deep inside the mind.


                                  Various Artists

                                  Late Night Tales Presents - Groove Armada - Another Late Night - 2023 Reissue

                                    Twenty-one years after its initial release in 2002, Groove Armada’s seminal Another Late Night compilation gets a heavyweight vinyl reissue courtesy of longtime label collaborators Late Night Tales. Boasting eighteen tracks lovingly selected by the esoteric cratediggers (including the duo’s uber-rare cover of ‘Fly Me To The Moon’), the 70-minute collection - hailed as a 'groovy concoction of cabaret music, cocktail house, old school funk and a bit of hip hop' by Resident Advisor - takes us on a journey through downtempo bliss via the occasional dancefloor filler and more than one opportunity for the listener to start shakin’ their ass. In this Another Late Night compilation, Groove Armada have achieved the tricky task of delivering a mix that gives a flavour of the dancefloor while simultaneously offering something that can be consumed lying gingerly on a chaise-longue while being wafted with palm fronds by scantily clad belly dancers. See you on the veranda.

                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    LP1
                                    1. Groove Armada - Fly Me To The Moon (Exclusive Cover Version)
                                    2. BRS - Lovin’ Me (Dubtribe Mix)
                                    3. Good Together - (We Can) Work It Out
                                    4. Tim ‘Love’ Lee - Java Jam
                                    5. Open Door - Breathe
                                    6. Kleeer - Tonight
                                    7. Roy Ayers - The Memory

                                    LP2
                                    1. Metro Area Miura
                                    2. Kimbu Kimra - Raise The Dead (Love From San Francisco Dub)
                                    3. Don Ray - Standing In The Rain
                                    4. Al Green - Truth N' Time
                                    5. Shuggie Otis - Strawberry Letter 23
                                    6. Mr Fingers - Can You Feel It
                                    7. Aretha Franklin - Day Dreaming
                                    8. Loose Ends - Feel The Vibe
                                    9. Sir Patrick Moore - Peepshow Part 1

                                    After almost two years of extensive research "Can You Feel It?" compilation series is here. The majority of the artists originate from the United States, however Tramp records are extremely proud to present a couple of German bands too. The one quality these tunes all share is that they, once again, will make you get up, get down, and get ready for some more highly underrated Modern Soul, Disco and Boogie that you can feel!

                                    Obscure but brilliant Modern Soul, Disco and Boogie grooves of which all songs have not been compiled anywhere else. Enjoy your guided tour back into the late 1970s and 80s Disco era.


                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    1. Matter Of Taste - Step By Step
                                    2. Vantage Point - All Night
                                    3. Kim McCrae - I'm Feeling It Too
                                    4. Frankie Staton - Bi-Centennial - 1976 (feat. Speckled Rainbow)
                                    5. Kathy Lowery - Super Dude
                                    6. Royal Touch - What Am I Gonna Do Baby
                                    7. Synod - You Shake Them Things
                                    8. Pat Carpenter - Love You Use To Be So Easy
                                    9. Swankk - If It Takes All Night
                                    10. Ocean Orchestra - Skinflint
                                    11. Street Life 80 - Steps On A Cloud
                                    12. Jackie Berns - I Still Love You
                                    13. Tory Wynter - Real True Voices
                                    14. Chatham - I'll Be Good To You
                                    15. Sool - Stepping Out Of Line
                                    16. Dalton Reed - Giving On Into Love
                                    17. Panama Gold - Gettin' Lucky
                                    18. Ditto Memo - Upside Down
                                    19. Ditto Memo - Feel The Heat

                                    Various Artists

                                    Imaginational Anthem Vol. XII: I Thought I Told You - A Yorkshire Tribute To Michael Chapman

                                      Michael Chapman (1941-2021) released his debut album Rainmaker in 1969 on Harvest. He went on to release over fifty albums and influence many with his evocative songwriting and guitar prowess. From heady jams to expressive ballads to experimental noise, Chapman’s work continues to inspire. Tompkins Square recruited Henry Parker to curate a collection of covers by working musicians from Chapman’s home turf in Northern England. With stunning artwork by local artist Bunty Marshall mapping the important places in Michael’s life, this 12th volume of Tompkins Square’s Imaginational Anthem series is the ultimate tribute to a very dearly missed artist.

                                      Notes from Henry Parker: Tompkins Square approached me in Autumn 2022 about putting together a tribute album to Michael Chapman who had passed away one year ago, on my birthday, in 2021. I remember it well; Michael Chapman had always been a huge inspiration to me since starting out on the acoustic guitar and was the first artist I had heard who played the instrument with that heavy thumb, drop tuned sound. I first got the chance to see him live at the Bradford experimental music festival Threadfest in 2015 and then went on to watch him play many more times, in the northern towns of Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Preston, also getting the chance to support him on a couple of his Yorkshire dates in 2018, in Saltaire and his hometown of Leeds. With both Michael Chapman and myself proudly coming from the county of Yorkshire in northern England, Tomkins Square and I decided to make this compilation decidedly Yorkshire focused, bringing together seven other artists from the county who have drawn influence from the profound music of this man.

                                      [For those who don’t know, Yorkshire is an area that spans much of northern England, with its people taking great pride in the county, never too seriously, and poking fun at the “soft south” or it’s near neighbour Lancashire.] Michael’s sound always spanned from introspective folk songwriting to more experimental forms and naturally so does this album, created for Tompkins Square. When it came to choosing musicians to contribute to the record, I was grateful for the Yorkshire limitation on who I could draw from, as the resulting album is comprised of eight artists, who have all shared stages with each other across the folk and experimental scenes in the area. The lack of “bigger” names on the record feels natural, there’s no ego about this project as there never was with Michael, who always seemed content touring the smaller clubs and making records for anyone who was interested.

                                      The artwork for the project came together organically, and firmly within the Yorkshire cottage industry. Two months before I was asked to put this album together, I had played a show in Leeds for the launch of a new zine, centred on folklore and mythology. The artist and founder of the zine Bunty has an exceptional eye for detail and a profound love of Yorkshire landscape and culture. Her intricate maps and illustrations created for ‘Hwaet’ zine were the perfect starting point the for this record, and the cover art and inner sleeve is an ocean of detail for Michael Chapman’s incredible life, music and his connection to Yorkshire.

                                      TRACK LISTING

                                      In The Valley - Henry Parker
                                      Caddo Lake - Dean Mcphee
                                      You Say - Katie Spencer
                                      Heat Index - Bobby Lee
                                      March Rain - Holly Blackshaw
                                      (some) Trains - Andrew Dr Abbott
                                      Kodak Ghosts – Hawthonn
                                      Among The Trees - Chris Brain

                                      Various Artists

                                      Mehmet Aslan Pres. Senza Decoro: Liebe + Anarchia / Switzerland 1980-1990

                                        A new compilation explores the far reaches of the post-punk, experimental and electronic landscape in Switzerland on Senza Decoro: Liebe & Anarchia in Switzerland 1980-1990 curated by producer / DJ Mehmet Aslan.

                                        During the mid-‘70s, Switzerland had embraced punk within its cities, informing the subsequent post-punk era of the 1980s as music splintered into freeform musical strands across the whole of the country. It was to become one of the most innovative periods in Switzerland’s modern day music history.

                                        “It was like a wild laboratory for all forms of new and strange sounds, rackets and compositional experiments,” explains writer Lurker Grand, “accompanied and inspired by cutting-edge developments in electronic musical instruments. A broad, innovative scene developed and the four different language and cultural regions of Switzerland were no longer perceived to be an obstacle. There was a curiosity for the foreign and the strange. Conflicts for freedom and free spaces took place and this was reflected in the music.”

                                        It was unfiltered creativity and this free, non-commercial approach is a common denominator for the songs on this compilation. Many artists operated in their own universe; hardly any of the acts on this album actually met each other at the time. Only Liliput from Zürich achieved notable fame, building on the success of their previous incarnation as Kleenex.

                                        Although Swiss, some bands were based outside of the country and many brought in international elements to their music. Compiler Mehmet Aslan touches on this aspect; having grown up in Basel with Turkish heritage, he is now based in Berlin. His selection travels deep into obscure musical corners. Grand continues: “Mehmet’s selection is expansive. Christian Pfluger from Die Welttraumforscher sings about moon folklore, JürgNutz about a labyrinth, while Dr. Chattanooga & The Navarones found inspiration through African marabout business cards.”

                                        Released as a gatefold LP and digipak CD, Senza Decoro includes two exclusive edits by Mehmet Aslan. Both formats feature in-depth sleeve notes and band interviews curated by Lurker Grand alongside rare photos and original sleeve artwork. The compilation is mastered and cut by The Carvery. Compilation and artwork courtesy of Mehmet Aslan.



                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                        Barry says: Aaaah, Strut. You know where you are with Strut don't you? It's no surprise that if anyone is going to create a compilation of 70's experimental Swiss electronica, post-punk, and minimal wave then you really want them on the case. A brilliant, intoxicating oddity.

                                        TRACK LISTING

                                        1. Dr. Chattanooga & The Navarones – KabylMarabù
                                        2. Mittageisen - Anfang
                                        3. Elephant Château – WirFangenMit Arbeit An
                                        4. UnknownmiX – Nightmare
                                        5. Aboriginal Voices – Le Jour L’Ennui
                                        6. Café Türk – Söyledir
                                        7. Lilliput – Boat-song
                                        8. Bells Of Kyoto – Asho II
                                        9. SchamanenCircel – Arbeiter (The Worker)
                                        10. El Deux - Gletscher (Mehmet Aslan Edit)
                                        11. KonX - …Basic Ground Without Voice… (Mehmet Aslan Edit)
                                        12. JürgNutz – Labyrinth
                                        13. Schaltkreis Wassermann – Arabesque
                                        14. Die Welttraumforscher – Mondfolklore
                                        15. Christine Scaller – L’Ombre Dorée Du Scarabée Bleu

                                        Wewantsounds continues its collaboration with Bob Shad's venerable jazz label Mainstream Records, and present a selection of 12 turntable-friendly tracks recorded between 1971 and 1975 and showcasing the label's superb blend of Spiritual Jazz, Funk and Soul by the likes of Buddy Terry, Sarah Vaughan, LaMont Johnson and Johnny Coles. Most of the tracks are released on vinyl for the first time since their original release in the early 70s. The 2-LP set comes with gatefold sleeve featuring never-seen photos from the Mainstream vaults and new liner notes by UK journalist Paul Bowler.

                                        TRACK LISTING

                                        1. Sarah Vaughan - Inner City Blues
                                        2. Buddy Terry – Quiet Afternoon
                                        3. Blue Mitchell – Last Tango In Paris
                                        4. LaMont Johnson – M'Bassa
                                        5. Prophecy – Betcha Can't Guess My Sign
                                        6. Dave Hubbard – Family Affair
                                        7. Sugar Billy – Super Duper Love Pt. 1
                                        8. John White – Right Off
                                        9. Mike Longo – Matrix
                                        10. Barry Miles – Little Heart Of Pieces
                                        11. Johnny Coles – Betty's Bossa
                                        12. Pete Yellin – It's The Right Thing

                                        Various Artists

                                        Clive Hunt Presents: Rub-A-Dub Soul

                                          Clive Hunt, the ace Jamaican producer, has assembled an elite team of musicians and vocalists from around the world to breath new life and positive Reggae vibes into The Beatles' songbook

                                          The result is 'Rub- A- Dub Soul', a twelve- track LP/ Fourteen- track CD featuring standout performances from legends such as Barry Biggs, The Pioneers plus contemporary artists such as Tarrus Riley, Gentleman and emerging artists Dave Eggar, Yaniss Odua, Ala-Ni and Danakil.'

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          You Won't See Me - The Pioneers
                                          Help - Gentleman
                                          Michelle (Featuring ALA.NI) - Pierpoljak
                                          Hey Jude - Danakil
                                          Let It Be - Patrice
                                          With A Little Help From My Friends - Tarrus Riley
                                          Taxman - Nai-Jah
                                          Here Comes The Sun - Barry Biggs
                                          Norwegian Wood - Little Roy
                                          Blackbird - The Tamlins
                                          Strawberry Fields Forever - ALA.NI
                                          Revolution - Yaniss Odua

                                          Various Artists

                                          Soul Jazz Records Presents - Studio One Roots 2 - 2023 Reissue

                                            “Vol 1 was mighty fine, presenting rare and deep recordings from Studio One’s mid-70s heyday. Hard to believe the Vol 2 is even better… As with all Soul Jazz material, the vinyl is heavyweight, with fine packaging and good liner notes. Reggae music doesn’t get much better than this: buy immediately and play loud” - David Katz, FACT

                                            New one-off press transparent green double vinyl edition of Soul Jazz Records’ long unavailable ‘Studio One Roots 2’, which features classic tracks recorded at Studio One.

                                            ‘Studio One Roots 2’ delves deep into the vaults of the legendary Jamaican Reggae label and features rare and classic roots as well as an unprecedented seven unreleased tracks that up till now had never seen the light of day.

                                            Roots and Rastafarian music was being recorded at Studio One by Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd from the early 1960s onwards to the 1990s and this album reflects the depth and diversity of roots music at the label.

                                            From the slow-ska of Dudley Sibbley, to the deep instrumental jazz cuts of Cedric Im Brooks over classic roots rhythms such as Satta Massagana to Winston Mathews stunning eerie version of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ ‘Sun Is Shining’. The Zion All Stars features the Burro Rastafarian drumming of Count Ossie and the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari.

                                            This album features many of the classic Studio One artists - Willie Williams, Tommy McCook, Cedric Brooks, The Gladiators, Vin Gordon - as well as many less well known artists - all who produced classic roots music under the guidance of producer Clement ‘Sir Coxsone’ Dodd and recorded at the legendary Studio One Records.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            Willie Williams & The Sound Dimension – Jah Righteous Plan
                                            Al Campbell – Take A Ride
                                            Cedric 'Im' Brooks – Satta
                                            Ken Boothe & Joe Higgs – A Message Of Old
                                            Jackie Bernard – Jah Jah Way
                                            Devon Russell – Jah Hold The Key
                                            Zoot Sims – Small Garden
                                            The Saints – Sleeping Trees
                                            Larry Marshall – Run Babylon
                                            Vin Gorden – Babylon Rock
                                            The Gladiators – Talawah
                                            Prince Francis – African Skank
                                            Cedric 'Im' Brooks – Full Time
                                            Prince Lincoln – True Experience
                                            Joseph Hill – Behold The Land
                                            Winston Matthews – Sun Is Shining
                                            Karl Bryan – LK Strut Count Ossie & The Zion All
                                            Stars – Holy Mount Zion Tommy McCook & The
                                            Discosonics – Tenor On The Call

                                            Various Artists

                                            Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku - The Aesthetics Of Japanese Electronic Music Vol 2

                                              Still on and about after years of the most intense crate digging, gem mining, desperate head-scratching and avid schooling, thirsty as ever for the next musical thrill to wrap our ears and brains around, here comes the fruit of our life-long love story with Japanese electronics, Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku Vol. 1 and Vol.2.

                                              From the soul-fulfilling first crush felt upon hearing the iconic soundtrack of ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’ by Ryuichi Sakamoto onto our release of Inner Science ‘Cosmo Tracks’, through the life-affirming sets of Laurent Garnier at Dijon’s seminal club, l’An-fer, which have at all times nurtured and expanded our taste for Easternmost delicacies, the influence of Japanese music on our vision and endeavours was paramount to the development of our catalogue, whether directly or indirectly.



                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              A1 Seiji Ono ‘ Celebrate Your Life
                                              A2 Uyama Hiroto ‘Compass’
                                              A3 J.A.K.A.M ‘Pray’
                                              B1 Yuu Udagawa ‘We Float’
                                              B2 Jazztronik ‘ Neon Forest’ (vinyl Only)
                                              B3 BRISA ‘State Of Mind’m
                                              C1 Ryoma Takemasa ‘Deepn’ (The Backwoods Remix)Remix: The Backwoods (DJ Kent Of Force Of Nature)
                                              C2 The Backwoods ‘Cloud Nine’ Written & Produced By The Backwoods Guitar :
                                              LOADRUNNER
                                              D1 909 State ‘RaTaTaTam’ (Hiroshi Watanabe Instrumental Remix)
                                              D2 Tomi Chair ‘Remorse’ (Satoshi Fumi Mix)

                                              Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today.

                                              The label was born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for some of Rheji and Ronald ‘Rhano’ Burrell’s more experimental music, and ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 2’ continues to celebrate the Burrell twin’s genre defining output.

                                              First up, Dutch duo Dam Swindle edit ‘I’ll Say A Prayer 4 U’ from Rhano’s Equation project, paying homage to the American house music that greatly inspired them. Next up, Rheji’s Houz’ Neegroz classic ‘Keep Dance’n’ gets reworked by house purist Phil Weeks. Another moniker from Rhano, K.A.T.O.’s five-track Disco-Tech EP harked back to the heady disco hustle of the 70s, with the lead single edited for this collection by one of Germany’s most influential house producers, the late Soulphiction.

                                              Closing out this celebration of the Burrell brothers is the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon as they take on Rhano’s ‘When Can I Call You’ featuring Lisa Lee.

                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              A1. Equation - I’ll Say A Prayer 4 U (Dam Swindle’s Long Ass Intro Edit)
                                              A2. Houz’ Neegroz - Keep Dance’n (Phil Weeks Rework)
                                              B1. K.A.T.O. - Disco-Tech (Soulphiction’s Pause Tape Edit)
                                              B2. Rhano Burrell Featuring Lisa Lee - When Can I Call You (Honey Dijon - Feat Lisa Lee)

                                              Over the past few years, London based DJ and curator Sam Don has shone new light into the Reggae sub-genre of Lovers Rock with his comps 'For the love of You'. His deep, yet deeply accessible selections have opened the ears of many to the genre.

                                              With this new compilation 'Just A Touch' Sam shines his torch even deeper, this time through crates of UK Underground Soul. He painstakingly researched and tracking down each producer to bring you some of the sweetest soul cuts that will ever grace your eardrums.

                                              Sam Don explains: Whilst the US is most well-known for soul music, the UK has created its own take on the genre, due to the melting pot of cultures and musical styles that makes the UK so special. I didn't 'set out' to make a compilation like this, but one night an idea came to me, and I sketched it out at home with my record collection. When I saw how well these sounds came together, I started my mission to find the people involved with them and 'Just A Touch' was created.

                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              1. Bô'vel - Coming Back
                                              2. Sam - Life (Club Mix)
                                              3. Marcelle Moncrieffe - Take Me There
                                              4. Kofi - Step By Step
                                              5. Pure Silk - What You Do For Me
                                              6. Jenny B - Sexy Eyes
                                              7. Sonja Ryshard - Step Back
                                              8. Cavalier - Don't Touch
                                              9. Purely Fizzycal - Straight To The Top
                                              10. Dennis Planter - I Still Dream Of You
                                              11. Taffy - Passion
                                              12. Weekend In Paris - Hold Your Head Up

                                              Broadcite Music celebrates its 100th release by releasing a compilation of fresh new productions. This landmark '100th' release is worth celebrating with artists and creators we have connected with over the years including the legendary producers Groove Chronicles / Trinidadian Deep / Milz / Candy Man /D Malice and vocalists such as the amazing and versatile Shingai known for her massive collaborations, a man like Colonel Red, also Canada based deep house vocalist Jaidene Veda.

                                              The compilation also includes in house producers such and Milz and the talented David Borsu also friends Belgium-based Dj / Producer Wolves through to well-known South African producers Candy Man and GUMZ who bring that special spiritual sound to this compilation release. Not forgetting a treat for the Broken Beat heads with exclusive catalogue reworks by producers Bruk Rogers/ wipe The Needle & Ziggy Funk + More

                                              Numbers mean allot especially in this day where people are more fixated on streaming numbers than the artists story, Broadcite Music has remained 'authentic' over the years and has championed sounds such as Broken beats through to Afro tech flavours from conception.

                                              Expect a fusion of these sounds and more experimentation in between to feature on this new compilation.

                                              This musical Journey is curated by label founder T.Roy who brings together his landmark 100th release for Broadcite Music!

                                              ''One of the most consistent and important underground music nights in London that has undoubtedly played a role in pushing forward some of the freshest sounds over the years''

                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              1. Farah - Waiting (Wipe The Needle X Venuz Beats Remix)
                                              2. Colonel Red - Feel The Rush (Ziggy Funk Refix)
                                              3. Dinah Derby - Baseline Music (Bruk Rogers Rework)
                                              4. Groove Chronicles - Higher Soul

                                              Various Artists

                                              The Virgin Suicides (Music From The Motion Picture) - National Album Day 2023 Edition

                                                This soundtrack features music from Todd Rundgren, Boston, Heart, Sloan, The Hollies, Al Green, Gilbert O'Sullivan, 10cc, Styx, and two tracks by Air, which includes a previously recorded material, and an original composition, especially for the film. Sofia Coppola wanted to convey the theme of adolescence in the suburbs in the soundtrack.

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                Side One
                                                1. Heart - Magic Man
                                                2. Todd Rundgren - Hello It's Me
                                                3. Sloan – Everything You’ve Done Wrong
                                                4. AIR – Ce Matin Le
                                                5. The Hollies – The Air That I Breathe
                                                6. Al Green – How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
                                                Side Two
                                                1. Gilbert O’Sullivan – Alone Again (Naturally)
                                                2. 10cc – I’m Not In Love
                                                3. Todd Rundgren – A Dream Goes On Forever
                                                4. Heart – Crazy On You
                                                5. AIR – Playground Love (Vibraphone Version)
                                                6. Styx – Come Sail Away 

                                                Various Artists

                                                V4 Visions: Of Love & Androids - National Album Day 2023 Edition

                                                  In the midst of the UK house rave-olution of the early-’90s, London’s V4 Visions imprint documented the confluence of street soul, deep house, swingbeat, and jungle sounds emanating from the clubs and pirate radio signals. Over the course of half a decade, V4’s unparalleled 12” output referenced every significant Black British music scene; from lovers rock to jazz-funk, sound system reggae to hip hop, new jack swing to garage, from artists Ashaye, Julie Stapleton, Maureen Mason, Rohan Delano, The Wades, and Endangered Species. This 18-track double LP is the first critical overview of the label, with extensive notes by Simon Reynolds, era-defining photographs, and fresh remasters, all housed in a glorious foil-stamped gatefold tip-on sleeve. Is this a dream?

                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                  1. Maureen Mason I'm Believing (In Love Again)
                                                  2. Ashaye What's This World Coming To
                                                  3. Julie Stapleton Just Dreaming
                                                  4. Ashaye Dreaming (Original Mix)
                                                  5. Julie Stapleton (Feat. Ashaye) All The Way (Guitar Mix)
                                                  6. Maureen Mason If This Is A Dream
                                                  7. The Wades Get Off That (Poison)
                                                  8. Ashaye Come Go With Me
                                                  9. Julie Stapleton Where's Your Love Gone (Remix)
                                                  10. Rohan Delano The Way I Love You
                                                  11. Ashaye Dreaming (Jungle Mix)
                                                  12. Endangered Species Just A Memory (Vocal Mix)
                                                  13. Endangered Species Endangered Species
                                                  14. Insight (Feat. Ashaye) Fantasy (Insight Mix)
                                                  15. Ashaye Nowhere To Run (Instrumental South Side Mix)
                                                  16. Insight Paradise (Para Dub)
                                                  17. Jungle Biznizz Joy In The Jungle
                                                  18. Rohan Delano Inflight

                                                  Various Artists

                                                  Help - National Album Day 2023 Edition

                                                    To mark the 30th anniversary of War Child and celebrate National Album Day’s theme of the 90’s, War Child Records are reissuing the iconic 1995 charity album HELP on red and black smoke vinyl limited to 2,000 copies exclusively for National Album Day. Originally mastered by Brian Eno with artwork by John Squire and featuring images from the original recording sessions shot by Lawrence Watson at Abbey Road Studios.

                                                    The album is the perfect snapshot of a golden time for British music in the 90’s with indie and underground acts taking over the mainstream. The 1995 album features tracks from Oasis and Friends, The Boo Radleys, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Orbital, Portishead, Massive Attack, Suede, The Charlatans vs. The Chemical Brothers, Stereo MCs, Sinéad O’Connor, The Levellers, Manic Street Preachers, Terrorvision, The One World Orchestra (Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty), Planet 4 Folk Quartet (Andrew Weatherall and David Harrow), Terry Hall and Salad, Neneh Cherry and Trout, Blur and The Smokin’ Mojo Filters (Paul McCartney, Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher).

                                                    The HELP album was recorded in a single day and released less than a week later, in a time before WeTransfer, iPhone and email. It raised over £1.25 million enabling War Child to bring emergency support to thousands of children in the Bosnian conflict. No charity album before or since has managed to achieve what HELP achieved and attract such a credible and stellar line-up to create such a relevant, respected and cool album – described by Q magazine as “the best charity album ever made.”

                                                    The HELP album is a phenomenal achievement made possible by an exceptional collaborative spirit. At a time when the charts were dominated by the infamous race for number one between Blur and Oasis, even they were willing to come together to support War Child – “We’ll put aside our differences for the cause – and it’s the only time you’ll see the two of us agreeing on anything” Noel Gallagher said at the time in an interview.

                                                    At the time the situation in Bosnia was drastically deteriorating. Hundreds of thousands had lost their lives, and the fighting had displaced millions from their homes. War Child looked to the music industry to raise much needed emergency funds to help support as many children as possible. A music industry collective led by Go! Discs Tony Crean, The Stone Roses and Manic Street Preachers publicist Terri Hall, Black Grape publicist Anton Brookes and legendary music PR Rob Partridge took immediate action opening their contact books and pulling together an unbelievable line-up of artists and support from the music industry.

                                                    The album included several pivotal and poignant moments. Radiohead’s Lucky was a preview of what would eventually become OK Computer, the Manic Street Preachers first studio track since the disappearance of Richey Edwards, Oasis and Friends just weeks before releasing What’s The Story Morning Glory and the one-off creation of the supergroup The Smokin’ Mojo Filters – made up of Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller.

                                                    In November 1995 – and a more than fitting tribute for its impact – Tony Blair attended the Q Awards to present a specially created award to the album saying, “At a time when there was a danger of the West turning its back on the war in Bosnia, it helped put it back in the headlines and reactivate public interest. It helped us be aware of our responsibilities to other people."

                                                    The original ambition had been to try and raise £200,000 – but the album went on to make over six times that amount, enabling War Child to support thousands of children affected by the war in Bosnia. Today, the challenge is bigger than ever. Across the world, 1 in 6 children are affected by armed conflict. All proceeds from this release will go directly to War Child to fund their mission to protect, educate and stand up for the right of children living through conflict.


                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                    Side A
                                                    1. Oasis And Friends – "Fade Away"
                                                    2. The Boo Radleys – "Oh Brother"
                                                    3. The Stone Roses – "Love Spreads"
                                                    4. Radiohead – "Lucky"
                                                    5. Orbital – "Adnan"
                                                    Side B
                                                    6. Portishead – "Mourning Air"
                                                    7. Massive Attack – "Fake The Aroma" (alternate Version Of "Karmacoma")
                                                    8. Suede – "Shipbuilding"
                                                    9. The Charlatans Vs. The Chemical Brothers – "Time For Livin'"
                                                    10. Stereo MCs – "Sweetest Truth (Show No Fear)"
                                                    Side C
                                                    11. Sinéad O'Connor – "Ode To Billie Joe"
                                                    12. The Levellers – "Searchlights"
                                                    13. Manic Street Preachers – "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head"
                                                    14. Terrorvision – "Tom Petty Loves Veruca Salt"
                                                    15. The One World Orchestra Featuring The Massed Pipes And Drums Of The Children's Free Revolutionary Volunteer Guards (aka The KLF) – "The Magnificent"
                                                    Side D
                                                    16. Planet 4 Folk Quartet – "Message To Crommie"
                                                    17. Terry Hall And Salad – "Dream A Little Dream Of Me"
                                                    18. Neneh Cherry And Trout – "1, 2, 3, 4, 5 "
                                                    19. Blur – "Eine Kleine Lift Musik"
                                                    20. The Smokin' Mojo Filters – "Come Together"

                                                    Born out of a friendship that has been stretching many years, DJ Sneak lets loose two heavyweight house weapons on Darius Syrossian’s Moxy Muzik with label head Syrossian also serving up his own Sneak sampling slice of heat, complete with a remix from none other than Todd Edwards.

                                                    Sneak had mentioned to Syrossian that he had been spending some serious time in the studio, for the love of producing without any particular label in mind. Having heard what Sneak was sitting on, Syrossian signed up a bunch of the material with this EP being the first in series.

                                                    The A side is trademark Sneak, punchy and passionate with a real OG’s touch. Signature skippiness with a bumping groove, this is Sneak leaving everything at the door and pressing record without any worries in mind.

                                                    On the flip, Syrossian slots into place a perfectly sampled section of one of Sneak’s voicenotes to him for ‘Big Bizness’, a beefy roller that’s certainly not messing about. Todd Edwards heard it, loved it and was brought in to remix it in true Todd ‘The God’ style. One of the biggest tracks at Defected Croatia this is a must for the bag.

                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                    A1. DJ Sneak - Blow Your Mind (Wild Dub)
                                                    A2. DJ Sneak - Return Of The Gas
                                                    B1. Darius Syrossian Ft DJ Sneak - Big Bizness
                                                    B2. Darius Syrossian Ft DJ Sneak - Big Bizness (Todd Edwards Remix)

                                                    Various Artists

                                                    Disco Reggae Vol. 5

                                                      Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, proudly presents "Disco Reggae Vol. 5", pursuing the highly acclaimed series started 10 years ago.

                                                      Birth land of reggae music, Jamaica has also always been fed by soul, funk, R&B and pop music from the US scene, delivering some of the best covers anyone could think of. With it’s "Disco Reggae" series, Stix Records therefore simply carried on this tradition, offering new versions of classic songs from a wide spectrum of musical styles.

                                                      On this 5th edition, the list extends to famous names such as The Undertones, Bobby Caldwell, Cerrone, Patti LaBelle, or Ray Parker Jr. to name a few. At the control to tailor these hits with new and exclusive reggae suits, you’ll find the best producers from the Stix’ roster like Soul Sugar aka Booker Gee, Taggy Matcher, Simon Nyabinghi, or Mato.

                                                      Together they signed again a perfect soundtrack to extend your summer and fill your playlists, whether to light the dancefloors or just sip a nice cocktail facing the Negril’s sunset!

                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                      Matt says: Everyone's favourite reggae mash-up collection is back for another volume head-turning, hard-skanking cover versions.

                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                      A1. Mato - What You Won’t Do For Love (Ft. Ethel Lindsey)
                                                      A2.Taggy Matcher - Supernature (Ft. Phoebe Killdeer)
                                                      A3. Mato - Lady Marmalade (Ft. Lady Gatica)
                                                      A4. Simon Nyabinghi - You'll Never Know Dub

                                                      B1. Taggy Matcher - Teenage Kicks (Ft. Wolfgang Valbrun)
                                                      B2. Paula Mirhan - Walk On By
                                                      B3. Taggy Matcher - That's The Way (I Like It)
                                                      B4. Soul Sugar - Still In The Groove

                                                      The eighteenth edition of Defected’s vinyl series delivers some of the best house music previously unavailable on vinyl. "EP18" collates four impeccable releases in one tidy package, celebrating the modern-day titans of the industry. Kicking off the A-Side, Butch & Nic Fanciulli’s summery release "I Want You" lifts the mood with its arresting groove and looped rhythms; the revered producers secured primetime radio and club play well into 2023, with many labelling it the tune of summer. Next up, Hannah Wants continues her streak of Defected successes with the dancefloor-ready earworm, "The One", featuring west London singer/songwriter ARA. On the B-Side, British house favourite Archie Hamilton explores classic vocal house influences on "Let The Light In" featuring Mancunian vocalist HQA. Closing out the vinyl collection is Dutch powerhouse Ferreck Dawn with "Better", a deep n dirty peak timer featuring infectious vocals from American vocalist Jena.

                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                      Matt says: Another upfront audio digest on vinyl from the vast Defected catalogue. Featuring four stars of the current scene, it's a great snapshot of the more commercial end of the house music spectrum.

                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                      A1. Butch & Nic Fanciulli - I Want You
                                                      A2. Hannah Wants Ft. Ara - The One
                                                      B1. Archie Hamilton Ft. HQA - Let The Light In
                                                      B2. Ferreck Dawn Ft. Jena - Better 

                                                      Various Artists

                                                      Paul Hillery Presents Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours Vol. 2

                                                        For 'Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours Volume Two', Paul dives back into the vaults for more seriously good, rare cuts for all to enjoy. Spanning seventeen tracks, the new compilation represents his continued journey with the Folk Funk & Trippy Troubadours sound. Think of heady sounds to soundtrack balmy English summers and Balearic poolside drops, the compilation includes a huge slab of privately pressed obscurities with some previously unreleased material.

                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                        Barry says: From horizontal ambient folk business to head-nodding Balearica, the wonderful Paul Hillery once again raids his vaults for a unique selection of the finest gems. This time sees more drifty numbers like Len Udow's gorgeous “Beauty Raise The Tree” joined with some more upbeat numbers, like Grand Union's funky odyssey, “Morning Brings The Light”'.

                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                        1. Morning Brings The Light - Grand Union
                                                        2. Undone - Tasha Lee McClunney
                                                        3. Olivia - Lucy Kitchen
                                                        4. Beauty Raise The Tree - Len Udow
                                                        5. Wild Canada - Dan Donahue
                                                        6. The Ballad Of Ho Chi Minh - Mike Glick
                                                        7. Song Of Creation - Chris Rawlings
                                                        8. Bamboo In The Wind - Gary Lapow
                                                        9. Turn On Your Lovelight - Summer Rain
                                                        10. Rainfall - Jennie Rylatt
                                                        11. Prospect Of Wealth - Henry Parker
                                                        12. Teardrops Lost In The Rain (Stallions Remix) - Findlay Brown
                                                        13. Change Is Me, Change Is You - Harris And Crane Band
                                                        14. Waco - Frank Pyne & Loon Saloon
                                                        15. Theme IV _A Detective KJAMM1644 D1 - The B.B. Jackson Band
                                                        16. Weepin' - Cascada
                                                        17. Let Me Ride - Peter Campbell 

                                                        Various Artists

                                                        The Art School Dance Goes On: Leeds Post-Punk 1977-84

                                                          Features previously unreleased tracks including early recordings by Gang Of Four/Mekons/Delta 5/Sheeny & The Goys & much more.. (20 Tracks)

                                                          The Leeds post-punk scene, and the impact of the city’s art schools on its music, have been unjustly overlooked – until now. This double vinyl set compiled by author Gavin Butt comprises hitherto unreleased, unheard & rare tracks, plus several favourites, by diverse art school acts who experimented with art-punk, electro, pop, dada, fluxus and punk-funk. Contains extensive liner notes and reproductions of unseen ephemera and artworks.

                                                          Re-mastered with care & attention from the very best available audio sources for maximum listening pleasure.. 

                                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                                          Darryl says: Focussing on the Leeds post-punk scene this wonderful compilation features early recordings from a host of well known artists like The Gang Of Four, Soft Cell, Delta 5, Mekons, and The Three Johns as well as more obscure acts. All bases are covered here from art-punk, primitive synth, punk-funk and indie.

                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                          Side 1
                                                          The Mekons - Trevira Trousers (Demo 1979)
                                                          Sheeny And The Goys - Pretty Girls (previously Unreleased)
                                                          Gang Of Four-The Things You Do (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          Delta 5-Alone (Live At Hurrahs)
                                                          Scritti Politti - Messthetics
                                                          Side 2
                                                          Soft Cell-The Girl With The Patent Leather Face (Demo)
                                                          Steve Shill & Graeme Miller (The Commies From Mars) - Moomins Theme
                                                          Fad Gadget-Incontinent
                                                          Ron Crowcroft -Go Go Dancer
                                                          Smart Cookies-Loud & Lonely (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          Side 3
                                                          Another Colour-Wartime Working Woman (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          Cast Iron Fairies-Tengo Tengo Tengo (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          Household Name-Indoctrination
                                                          Shee Hees-(I Made Love On The ) Astroturf (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          The Three Johns-Snitch
                                                          Side 4
                                                          Gang Of Four-Disco Sound (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          MRA-I Am A Monument
                                                          Another Colour-World From A Chair (Previously Unreleased)
                                                          The Three Johns - Bloop
                                                          Sheeny & The Goys-You Let Me Down (Previously Unreleased)

                                                          Various Artists

                                                          In The Light Of Time UK Post-Rock And Leftfield Pop 1992 - 1998

                                                            In the early 90s, a number of bands exploring the daring side of guitar pop and rock started to emerge in the UK. Most were new, some included members of 80s groups looking for new directions. They were supported by established independent labels such as Rough Trade and 4AD/Guernica and new ventures like Too Pure or Domino.

                                                            Influenced by the legacy of post-punk, minimalism, 70s art rock and a growing electronic scene, their first releases were enthusiastically received by the media. This included a 1994 article in The Wire where journalist Simon Reynolds used the term “post-rock” to refer to some of them: Bark Psychosis, Disco Inferno, Moonshake, Seefeel, Main, Pram, Insides…

                                                            Even though these bands didn’t sound alike, they seemed to share an ethos of deconstruction and were interested in the possibilities of studio manipulation. Calling their music post-rock meant that it still had a link with established rock music, even as it picked it apart and made something new from its component parts.

                                                            However, 1994 was also the first year when Britpop dominated the UK charts and music press, and the contemporary artists featured on this collection felt their already-small window of exposure shrinking. Still, away from the limelight, they released innovative records that were lauded worldwide and have since acquired cult status.

                                                            The second part of the 90s brought a new crop of groups and “bedroom” labels that carried on this forward-thinking attitude to music, unburdened by genre notions and open-minded.

                                                            “In The Light Of Time” is the first compilation to survey this period and scene of UK music. If they were released today, these tracks would probably be described as post-punk, art rock or leftfield pop. But beyond any tags or labels, they remain as inventive and captivating as when they first came out.


                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                            1. Second Language - Disco Inferno
                                                            2. Naturally Occurring Anchors – Spoonfed Hybrid
                                                            3. City Poison - Moonshake
                                                            4. Every Day Shines (D Mix) - Earwig
                                                            5. In The Light Of Time - Flying Saucer Attack
                                                            6. Starry Night - Laika
                                                            7. Spectra Decay - Main
                                                            8. Darling Effect - Insides
                                                            9. Loose Threads - Pram
                                                            10. A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters - Mogwai
                                                            11. In The Event Of Just Looking - Appliance
                                                            12. (The) Weight - Hood
                                                            13. A Street Scene - Bark Psychosis
                                                            14. I Am The Sub-Librarian - Piano Magic
                                                            15. Play Away - Electric Sound Of Joy
                                                            16. Sun Drawing - Movietone
                                                            17. Through You - Seefeel 

                                                            Various Artists

                                                            With Love Volume 2 Compiled By Miche

                                                              Compiling the follow-up to a very successful first album is always a tricky task, but just 12 months since the release of volume one in the 'With Love' series, miche has excelled himself once again with another glorious, deep dive into the world of rare soul0

                                                              15 tracks of independently released music, created by magnificent artists with stories to tell and primed for rediscovery.

                                                              The ambition to celebrate under-the-radar artists has remained, but instead of a facsimile of volume one, what we have here is a selection shaped by life changes. Volume two is for the dancers; still soulful, still ultra- rare and slept- on records from the USA, Chile, Brazil and beyond, but the dynamics of the collection have shifted slightly. It represents a move from being immersed in a week in week out environment of beautiful, soulful music in a cosy, dimly lit hi- fi bar to playing livelier, more energetic, dancefloor-focused music in nightclubs. This volume will get you on your feet, make you move and unleash whatever it is that makes you get down.

                                                              One of the jewels in the crown of this compilation is a joyous, anthemic gospel version of Stevie Wonder's 'As' by The Family Tree (a project produced by the fantastic Julius Brockington). We are also treated to a rare and sought- after Pennsylvanian funk / AOR bomb by Maxwell, a stunning modern soul tune 'High On You' by Freedom, and self-released Brazilian 45s by Banda 22 and Ze Da Lata. P.J. City's 'Straight Forward (Non- Stop)' is gospel- disco perfection, and we also have 'Dame Solamente Amor', a sublime, soul beauty from Chile by Rogers Mitchell. Many of these artists featured in this compilation aren't household names, but they deserve their moment to shine, to be heard, loved and appreciated for their artistry.

                                                              As miche says it, "I hope this compilation helps in some way to keep this glorious music alive and play a part in connecting generations of music lovers from the worldwide soul family. As always, it has been made 'With Love'."

                                                              A connoisseur's selection of lost and rare modern soul, disco gospel, boogie, jazzy AOR, and Brazilian gems.

                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                              Billy Boomer - I Like What She's Doing
                                                              P.J. City - Straight Forward (Non-Stop)
                                                              Maxwell - Realize
                                                              Cecil Lyde - I'll Make It On My Own
                                                              Mixed Generation Enterprize - Take To The Sky
                                                              Mark Meadows - You And Me
                                                              Alice Cohen & Fun City - Save The Best 'Til Last
                                                              Banda 22 - A Luz Que Brilha Meu Viver
                                                              Ze Da Lata - Misterio Brilhante
                                                              Rogers Mitchell - Dame Solamente Amor
                                                              The Eleventh Commandment - Then I Reach Satisfaction
                                                              Billy Boomer - You Can't Hide
                                                              Freedom - High On You
                                                              The Lost Family - Blow My Mind
                                                              The Family Tree - As 

                                                              Various Artists

                                                              Surfin Burt's Surfin Surfari

                                                                Limited to 500 copies! No repress! Transparent orange vinyl!

                                                                18 wild and exotic surf instrumentals from the 60’s.

                                                                Surfin Burt's Surfin Safari! is practically the perfect wave.

                                                                Slacker 85 is the new label from the mind of one of the world’s biggest DJs & most recognized personalities, Seth Troxler. The first release, SLACKER001, brings together Seth and four more artists with their own takes on modern electronic music, to introduce fans to Slacker 85's remit for the oddball, esoteric & diverse sounds that are forthcoming from a wide range of artists and genres.

                                                                The label launches with the long awaited release of ‘Pills’, a a low slung acid groove that has been an in-demand staple of Seth's DJ sets around the world over the past year. It will be followed by the effervescent jacking house of ‘Let’s Go’ by Jackmaster – destined to be a mainstay of global dancefloors throughout this summer – before the fast-rising UK talent Ghoulish drops ‘Forever Ugly’, a romantic filter house earworm that harks back to the halcyon era of Fred Falke and Alan Braxe.

                                                                Rounding out the first batch is Cesar Merveille’s collaboration with André Baum (People People / Beyondré). ‘The Finish Line’ sees the Cadenza-affiliated Parisian’s building a melodic analog groove while NYC’s Baum invokes classic 80s electropop with his understated vocal.


                                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                Matt says: No fuss various artists four tracker featuring two titans and two rookies. Slacker 85 start their tenure in fine form here.

                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                A1. Jackmaster - Let's Go 
                                                                A2. Seth Troxler - Pills 
                                                                B1. Ghoulish - Forever Ugly 
                                                                B2. Cesar Merveille - The Finish Line Ft. André Baum 

                                                                Various Artists

                                                                Best Of 2023

                                                                  Full steam ahead! Put on your dancing shoes and jump aboard The Disco Express as the much-loved London label unveils its hugely anticipated ‘Best of 2023’ compilation. Featuring seven original dance floor weapons, this electrifying compilation encapsulates the most unforgettable tracks from the label this year.

                                                                  Pressed on limited edition gold vinyl, Best of 2023 seamlessly blends classic funk and soul elements with cutting-edge production. A brilliant fusion of established and emerging artists, the compilation boasts a truly stacked line up of talent; celebrating the vibrant spirit of The Disco Express whilst perfectly infusing modern twists, optimised for contemporary dance floors.

                                                                  Whether its Dave Lee ZR's epic disco edit of 'Give Me Your Love', Michael Gray's dubbed out remix of 'Be Yourself' or the Art of Tones remix of 'Giving Nothing', Best of 2023 is a pulsating ride of 'Original Disco Music for 21st Century Dance Floors'.

                                                                  Flipping to the B-side you'll find rising star Magnolia and his buoyant soul bouncer 'Believe In L' featuring stunning vocals by Mani Hoffman (Starlight) and Million Miles. Generoco's 'Disco Jazzin' oozes in top quality, improvised jazz funk and Alastair Lane takes the tempo up a notch with his compelling and mysterious synth-tinged, disco house odyssey 'Disco Maléfico'. Elegantly ending the Best of 2023 vinyl is Parisian and AOC Records affiliate Georges with his truly sublime string laden disco groover 'Love's Away'.

                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                  A1. Luke Delite & Michelle Weeks - Give Me Your Love (Dave Lee Edit)
                                                                  A2. Sam Karlson & Barbara Tucker - Be Yourself (Michael Gray Dub Mix)
                                                                  A3. Sparkling Attitude Feat. Dyanna Fearon - Giving Nothing (Art Of Tones Remix)
                                                                  B1. Magnolia - Believe In L (Ft. Mani Hoffman & Million Miles)
                                                                  B2. Generoco - Disco Jazzin'
                                                                  B3. Alastair Lane - Disco Malefico
                                                                  B4. Georges - Love's Away

                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                  Bob Stanley Presents London A To Z 1962-1973

                                                                    If you threw a house party in London in the late twentieth century, before the smart phone rendered it redundant, you could guarantee that the following morning there would be a dog-eared copy of the A to Z behind the sofa, or under the coffee table, probably in a Tesco bag. Everybody had at least one. It was an essential aid in understanding London. It joined the dots and threw up obscure names printed over hitherto unexplored grids of streets: Alperton, Shooters Hill, Honor Oak, Tooting Graveney, Childs Hill, Ladywell. It invited you to create your own personal map of London, discover your own secret routes, your own special places.

                                                                    You could peruse the A to Z with the knowledge of who lived where – Sandy Denny in Wimbledon, before she moved to Muswell Hill which was already legendary as the home of the Kinks. Arterial roads as grisly as Archway Road (Rod Stewart) or Holloway Road (Joe Meek) or could be made magic through their pop connections.

                                                                    Put together by Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley, this is the soundtrack of London’s centre (Bert Jansch and John Renbourn’s ‘Soho’, Nick Drake’s ‘Mayfair’) and its hinterlands (Al Stewart’s ‘Swiss Cottage Manoeuvres’, Humble Pie’s ‘Beckton Dumps’, Julie Driscoll’s ‘Vauxhall To Lambeth Bridge’) with a few transport links (Barbara Ruskin’s ‘Euston Station’, Norma Tanega’s ‘Clapham Junction’) thrown in to help you navigate your A to Z. This isn’t London swinging cinematically, but it has the exact feel of the city’s streets and suburbs in the late 60s and early 70s.

                                                                    What might be lurking in these locations, waiting to be uncovered on a cold winter Saturday? Corner caffs with Pepsi signs. Second-hand record shops and rickety street markets. Many are gone, but not all. This compilation is a musical travel guide – squint, and sometimes London can still seem magical. This is its soundtrack… 


                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                    1. Cutty Sark – John Barry
                                                                    2. Portobello Road - Cat Stevens
                                                                    3. Sunny Goodge Street - Marianne Faithfull
                                                                    4. Jeffrey Goes To Leicester Square - Jethro Tull
                                                                    5. Marcel's – Herman’s Hermits
                                                                    6. Goodbye Post Office Tower - Cressida
                                                                    7. Primrose Hill - John & Beverley Martyn
                                                                    8. Mayfair - Nick Drake
                                                                    9. London Bridge - Cilla Black
                                                                    10. Hampstead Way - Linda Lewis
                                                                    11. Soho - Bert Jansch & John Renbourn
                                                                    12. Friday Hill - Bulldog Breed
                                                                    13. London Social Degree - Dana Gillespie
                                                                    14. Euston Station - Barbara Ruskin
                                                                    15. Kew Gardens - Ralph Mctell
                                                                    16. City Road - Dave Evans
                                                                    17. Parliament Hill - Magna Carta
                                                                    18. Edgware Station - Edward Bear
                                                                    19. Beckton Dumps - Humble Pie
                                                                    20. Notting Hill Gate - Quintessence
                                                                    21. Clapham Junction - Norma Tanega
                                                                    22. Swiss Cottage Manoeuvres - Al Stewart
                                                                    23. Richmond - Shelagh Mcdonald
                                                                    24. Vauxhall To Lambeth Bridge – Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & The Trinity 

                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                    Tokyo Dreaming

                                                                      'Tokyo Dreaming' is a superb selection picked from the highly collectible Nippon Columbia label and its Better Days sub-label. For the occasion, we've teamed up with journalist and Japanese music expert Nick Luscombe who was granted rare access to the much-guarded Nippon Columbia's vaults for a masterful selection encapsulating the fascinating sound of Tokyo in the late 70s and 80s. The selection mixes electro, synth-pop, funk and ambient and features such artists as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Mariah, Shigeo Sekito, Juicy Fruits, Hitomi "Penny" Tohyama and Yumi Murata. The tracklist includes many sought-after rarities and hidden gems which have never been released outside of Japan and the set has been newly remastered by Nippon Columbia. The 2LP Gatefold album has been designed by famed London-based designer Optigram and is annotated by Nick.

                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                      1. Ryuichi Sakamoto The End Of Asia
                                                                      2. Mariah Shinzo No Tobira
                                                                      3. Chika Asamoto Self Control
                                                                      4. Jun Fukamachi Treasure Hunter
                                                                      5. Yumi Murata Watashino Basu
                                                                      6. Hitomi
                                                                      7. Yumi Seino La Maison Est En Ruine
                                                                      8. Kyoko Furuya Tokyo
                                                                      9. Kazue Itoh Chinatown Rose
                                                                      10. Kazumi Watanabe Tokyo Joe
                                                                      11. Juicy Fruits Jenie Gets Angry
                                                                      12. Haruo Chikada & Vibra-tones Soul Life
                                                                      13. Heartbeat Colored Music
                                                                      14. Akira Sakata Room
                                                                      15. Yasuaki Shimizu Semi Tori No Hi
                                                                      16. Shigeo Sekito The Word II

                                                                      Paying homage to our dance music roots in Funk, with a remarkable curation of XL Middleton’s favourite artists of the moment. "Whether you're on or off the dance floor, it's always on the one. Keep it funkin" - XL Middleton

                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                      A1. Saucy Lady - I Got It (XL Middleton Remix)
                                                                      A2. Milk Talk - Sayonara Alpinist
                                                                      A3. Tryezz - Sunset Crusin
                                                                      B1. Moniquea - You Don't Have To Be A Star
                                                                      B2. Shiro Schwarz - This Is Who I Am
                                                                      B3. I Ced & XL Middleton - We Don't Have Forever
                                                                      C1. XL Middleton - Awn-N-Crackin
                                                                      C2. DJ Rocca - Beans Burrito
                                                                      C3. Ghost - Groove 4
                                                                      D1. Zopelar - Blue Gate
                                                                      D2. Soul Clap & Zackey Force Funk - For You (XL Middleton Remix)
                                                                      D3. Stimulator Jones - Wake Up
                                                                      D4. Zyodara - Call My Name (feat Yasmina)

                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                      Eccentric Boogie

                                                                        Numero are at it again! Hand delivering you the finest curation of rare and sought-after boogie tracks, officially licensed and for an absolute bargain of a price! Just look at that first track alone - Maxx Traxx's "Don't Touch It!" - part of a double A-side 7" released on Pulse in 1982 and going for arond £200 a copy... and that's just the start. This truly is a special collection - meticulously compiled by the Numero crew who you feel must have had to do alot of leg work aquiring the licenses and master tapes of this mighty collection. It's not all just high value for the sake of it either - Donnell Pitman's "Burning Up" remained unreleased till the label unearthered in around 2015, Ronnie Robbins' "Contagious" another example, completely unreleased until discovered and released by Numero - just where are they finding this stuff?!

                                                                        A completely essential purchase for any boogie lover and another wonderful addition to the Numero catalogue. Highly recommended!  

                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                        SIDE A
                                                                        1. Maxx Traxx - Don’t Touch It!
                                                                        2. Stylle Band - If You Love Me
                                                                        3. Home Boy And The C.O.L - I Saw You Dancing
                                                                        4. Unit Three - Lets Boogie Tonight
                                                                        5. Steven - Quick
                                                                        SIDE B
                                                                        7. Donnell Pitman - Burning Up
                                                                        8. Duke D - Lady Luck
                                                                        9. Ronnie Robbins - Contagious
                                                                        10. Pete & Cheez - You And Me
                                                                        11. Contrast - Slippin’ In The Night

                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                        Surfin' The Great Lakes: Kay Bank Studio Surf Sides Of The 1960s

                                                                          Board bustin' banshees from landlocked America! Surfin' The Great Lakes takes a largely instrumental spin through surf rock and surf-themed gems. From the twistin' twitcher Trashmen, stripped down Chuck Berry covers, Mancini jams cut by The Mustangs, to The Satisfactions doing their take on a Beach Boys B-side! This sonic tsunami of West Coast surf and R&B music floated below sea level for over 50 years... Until now! This compilation showcases the best of what Kay Bank had to offer. Surf's up!

                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                          1. Jonah - The Vaqueros
                                                                          2. Heaven's Devil - The Boss Tweads
                                                                          3. Caliente - The Marauders
                                                                          4. Island In The Sun - The Vaqueros
                                                                          5. Shot In The Dark - The Mustangs
                                                                          6. Disintegration - The Readymen
                                                                          7. Comin' Home Baby - The Vaqueros
                                                                          8. Girl Don't Tell Me - The Satisfactions
                                                                          9. 80 Foot Wave - The Vaqueros
                                                                          10. Za Boo - The Valients
                                                                          11. Bird Gasp '65 - The Trashmen
                                                                          12. Surfin' Blues - The Readymen
                                                                          13. The Furys - Little Queenie (instrumental Version)
                                                                          14. Space Journey Ranger 7 - The Vaqueros
                                                                          15. Surf Beat - The Chancellors
                                                                          16. Greensleeves - The Trashmen

                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                          Brazilian Disco Boogie Sounds: Extended 12 Inch Versions

                                                                          More extended edits from the Brazilian disco archives as Nick The Record, Charles Maurice and Waxist all look to eke out even more joy from these jubilant branches of Brazilian dance music.

                                                                          "Relax" is soft, grooving disco; delicate yet subtle driving and perfectly typifying that iconic 'Loft' sound (complete with uplifting key changes and perc sections). It's the very essence of disco executed with Brazilian flair.

                                                                          Rabo De Saia's "Ripa Na Xulipa" is pure feel good boogie vibes. I just wish I knew what they were chirping on about! It sounds fun whatever it is and the language barrier certainly won't prevent you from shaking a tail feather or two to this one!

                                                                          NTR tames Famks' "Labirinto" into a sultry Sunday session jam. Mid energy, heavily grooving and with that warmth and sentiment you need towards the end of the weekend.

                                                                          Unmissable stuff here from Favourite and team - highly recommended. 


                                                                          STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                          Paul says: This one went straight in my bag! I love Brazilian disco, but in the hands of these sterling remixers, it gets taken to even higher levels!

                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                          Side 1
                                                                          1. Painel De Controle - Relax (extended Waxist Version) (5:54)
                                                                          Side 2
                                                                          1. Rabo De Saia - Ripa Na Xulipa (Charles Maurice Extended Version) (5:28)
                                                                          2. Famks - Labirinto (Nick The Record Extended Version) (6:17)

                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                          Brown Acid: The Sixteenth Trip

                                                                            Sixteen trips might fry the fragile psyche of your average teenager, but us hoary old heads at Brown Acid boiled our brain pans long ago! As such, we’re bringing you EVEN MORE hard rock, heavy psych, and garage rock rarities from the North American wasteland of the 1970s. From L.A. to Youngstown, OH, from Toronto to Charlotte, The Sixteenth Trip has got you covered. As always, original copies of these 45s would cost you a pretty penny—if you could find ’em in the first place. And by now you know the drill: This ain’t no bootleg. All songs are officially licensed.

                                                                            Our 16th installment kicks off with “Shuckin’ and Jiving,” a seven-minute power jam from L.A.’s kings of garage psych, the Seeds. The song appeared as a single in 1972 with “You Took Me By Surprise” on the flipside. It was the only release on Productions Unlimited, a label created by (or for) the Seeds at the tail end of their late ’60s/early ’70s run as Sky Saxon and the Seeds. Get shucked!

                                                                            Very little is known about the band Nothing, beyond the fact that “Young Generation” is the flip of “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” one of four singles released by the ASG label out of Cincinnati in the mid-70s. What we can tell you for sure is that “Young Generation” is a funk-injected hard rock banger of Buckeye State proportions, complete with what sounds like anonymous oral…

                                                                            Macbeth released their one and only 45 in 1978, with the steamrolling “Freight Train” as the B-side to “Didn’t Mean (To Come This Far).” Boasting a thick-ass riff, a tasty stereo-panned guitar solo and at least one space laser sound effect, this one should satisfy fans of Blue Cheer and Grand Funk alike. Macbeth’s bassist, Ned Meloni, went on to play with UFO guitarist Paul Chapman, Virgin Steele guitarist Jack Starr and do a brief stint with doom legends Pentagram.

                                                                            As it turns out, Saturday night ain’t just for fighting. One-and-done Canadian psych-rock warriors Sarawest will tell you it’s also for gettin’ “Hot & Heavy,” and they’re not wrong. This swirling 1974 freak rock fuzz-bomb will get the party started every time. And that porno guitar? Outta sight.

                                                                            After releasing their full-length debut, Cuttin’ Loose, in 1976, North Carolina rockers Brotherhood Of Peace shortened their name to BOP and dropped this single two years later. “Feel The Heat (In The Driver’s Seat)” is freeway funk-rock in the classic Southern style.

                                                                            Released in 1969 as the flip to “School Daze” (which opened The Eighth Trip in high style), Attack’s "Dream” was written by Thom Strasz. That’s the same St. Clair Shores, Michigan, resident who penned the highly sought-after garage-rock diamond “City Of People” under the name The Illusions in ’66. And this acid-drenched rocker rocks hard.

                                                                            Brown Acid favorite Marty Soski rides again! After appearing on our third & eighth trips with his band Inside Experience and the fifth with Lance’s “Fireball,” the Ohio guitarist/vocalist graces our 16th with “Marilyn,” the 1976 A-side to “Fireball.” This time, our man unwinds a psychedelic threnody to the artist formerly known as Norma Jean Mortenson, perhaps inspired by Elton John’s then-recent “Candle In The Wind.”

                                                                            Formed by three brothers—David, Bruce and Barry Flynn, all GM factory workers—along with organist Tom Applegate, The Headstones (also known as simply Headstone) lent their 1974 garage boogie “Carry Me On” to The Fourth Trip. This time, the Midwest psych rockers return with their killer 1975 instrumental “Snake Dance.” You can hear echoes of this particular guitar style in the recent work of Swedish adventure rock overlords Hällas.

                                                                            The band Clinton might’ve been from Pennsylvania, but that didn’t stop them from writing about New York City. “Midnight In New York” is the flipside to their sole single, 1976’s “Falling Behind.” Stylistically and thematically, it’s not unlike something famous New Yawker Ace Frehley would’ve written for KISS around the same time.

                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                            1. Seeds - “Shuckin’ And Jivin'”
                                                                            2. Nothing - “Young Generation”
                                                                            3. Macbeth - “Freight Train”
                                                                            4. Sarawest - “Saturday (Hot & Heavy)”
                                                                            5. Brotherhood Of Peace - “Feel The Heat (In The Driver’s Seat)”
                                                                            6. Attack - “Dreams”
                                                                            7. Lance - “Marilyn”
                                                                            8. Headstones - “Snake Dance”
                                                                            9. Clinton - “Midnight In New York”

                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                            The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project - The Task Has Overwhelmed Us

                                                                              Nearly ten years in the making, The Task Has Overwhelmed Us is the long-awaited fourth volume in The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project series. Coming Sep 29 via Glitterhouse Records and starting with the first Single on June 30th “On The Other Side” by Nick Cave & Debbie Harry. Just two of many great contributors in this project, to honour the life and work of Jeffrey Lee Pierce.

                                                                              Conceived in 2006 by the late Gun Club titan’s guitarist Cypress Grove, the Project has always aimed to highlight Pierce as one of America’s most fascinatingly influential singer-songwriters of the last century while propelling his outpourings into modern times by placing it in the hands of former collaborators, friends and fans.

                                                                              Following 2009’s We Are Only Riders, 2012’s The Journey Is Long and 2014’s Axels and Sockets, The Task Has Overwhelmed Us presents stellar interpretations of tracks from Pierce’s Gun Club and solo canons along with fresh works constructed from rehearsal skeletons, previously unheard lyrics, songs only performed live. Taking song ideas without lyrics and words looking for musical settings gave rise to what Cypress Grove calls “Frankenstein songs”.

                                                                              The stellar roll-call of contributors features the Project’s original recurring core including Nick Cave, Debbie Harry, Mark Lanegan, Lydia Lunch, Youth, Jim Jones, Warren Ellis, Mark Stewart, Hugo Race, Cypress himself plus Mick Harvey and J.P. Shilo as The Amber Lights, even Jeffrey himself from original tapes. These are joined by new bloods including Dave Gahan, Suzie Stapleton, Duke Garwood, Pam Hogg, The Coathangers, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s Peter Hayes and Leah Shapiro, Humanist, The Walkabouts’ Chris Eckman, Jozef van Wissem, Jim Jarmusch, Chantal Acda and Welsh space-rockers Sendelica with US vocalists Wonder and Dynamax Roberts. Like Pierce’s beloved jazz, the cast often spill into each other’s tracks. The mood throughout the eighteen tracks is of rare gems crafted with love, respect and the energy of committed fans, even obsessives channeling whatever facet or fragment of Pierce’s unruly muse fires their creative juices. It’s pretty much carved in legend how Jeffrey Lee Pierce roared out of post-punk LA brandishing an incendiary genius that flamed in the spotlight for just fifteen years before his untimely death in 1996. Despite the impact of the Gun Club and resonance of Pierce’s back catalogue, his legacy seemed in danger of shrinking to eternal cult status earlier this century, fading against modern blandness yet ever-radiating for a gaggle of core diehards he’d touched with his supernatural muse (quite possibly in a blizzard of chaos).

                                                                              Then along came London-based guitarist Cypress Grove, who’d played with Jeffrey in his final years gigging and on 1992’s Ramblin' Jeffrey Lee & Cypress Grove With Willie Love. Sorting out his loft one day in 2006, Cypress found an anonymous cassette containing bedroom rehearsals for Ramblin’… - “very vague but good enough to work from,” he says. “So I had the idea of asking people who worked with Jeffrey, were friends with him or who simply admired his work to help me complete the songs.” “The Cypress Tape” would soon be joined by other unrealized song sources from diverse tapes supplied by key characters in Jeffrey’s life coming on board, including Gene Temesy, who started the Gun Club fan club in 1984 and brought home Pierce’s ‘98 autobiography Go Tell The Mountain, writer-DJ- musician Phast Phreddie Patterson and Jeffrey’s sister Jacqui, who supplied unfinished songs and previously unseen writings she’d discovered after her brother’s death. “The source material for some of the songs was so vague that it could be interpreted in many ways,” says Cypress. “There was no definitive or ‘original’ version. It was like trying to restore a painting where much of the material was missing.” (Lunch’s turning some lyrics from Phreddie’s collection into the scabrous nightmare roll of ‘Time Drains Away’, bolstered by Jarmusch on guitar and van Wissem’s medieval lute).From Gahan’s opening haunted piano ballad take on ‘Mother of Earth’ through, for example, Lanegan singing ‘Go Tell The Mountain’ backed by Ellis and Cave (who back Jeffrey himself on ‘Yellow Eyes’), Cave duetting beautifully with Debbie Harry again on ‘On the Other Side’ to Sendelica and Secret Knowledge’s Wonder hotwiring ‘Bad America’ into caterwauling mayhem mixed by veteran electro-Def Jam producer Jay Burnett, NY rapper Dynamax acknowledging Jeffrey’s hiphop obsession over the juddering beats.

                                                                              It’s a wild ride, but then life with Jeffrey Lee Pierce always was. Kris ‘Wild Squirrel’ Needs

                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                              1. Mother Of Earth - Dave Gahan
                                                                              2. La La Los Angeles - The Coathangers
                                                                              3. Yellow Eyes - Jeffrey Lee Pierce (feat. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis)
                                                                              4. Debbie By The Christmas Tree - The Amber Lights
                                                                              5. Go Tell The Mountain - Mark Lanegan (feat. Nick Cave & Warren Ellis)
                                                                              6. Going Down The Red River - Jim Jones And The Righteous Mind
                                                                              7. The Stranger In Our Town - Peter Hayes, Leah Shapiro, & Humanist
                                                                              8. Secret Fires - Suzie Stapleton (feat. Duke Garwood)
                                                                              9. Tiger Girl - Hugo Race
                                                                              10. On The Other Side - Nick Cave & Debbie Harry
                                                                              11. Idiot Waltz - Cypress Grove
                                                                              12. Tiger Girl - The Amber Lights
                                                                              13. From Death To Texas - Alejandro Escovedo
                                                                              14. Vodou - Mark Stewart
                                                                              15. Time Drains Away - Lydia Lunch, Jozef Van Wissem, Jim Jarmusch
                                                                              16. Lucky Jim - Chris Eckman & Chantal Acda
                                                                              17. I Was Ashamed - Pam Hogg (feat. Warren Ellis & Youth)
                                                                              18. Bad America - Sendelica (feat. Wonder & Dynamax Roberts)

                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                              Heavenly Remixes Volume 7 & 8

                                                                                Heavenly Remixes 7 & 8 sees the label going back into the archive as well as picking off some more recent remixes and both albums primarily feature either previously unreleased versions or re-workings available for the first time on vinyl & CD.

                                                                                Heavenly Remixes Volume 7 heads to Belfast, where David Holmes - a producer who first appeared on Heavenly in 1994 amping up the acid on Saint Etienne’s Like A Motorway - appears as solo artist and as one third of Unloved, who get a lift right to the heart of a Vauxhall sweatbox by Horse Meat Disco. It draws a line between Amsterdam and Frankfurt as Ludwig A.F. amps up the electronics on Pip Blom’s Keep It Together. It stops off in a south London studio where super producer Dan Carey plays the desk with Toy, then relocates L.A. psych rock band Fever The Ghost to an Ibizan shoreline as the sun sets on the horizon. It cements Sheffield’s reputation as the home of modern British techno with the return of true originators Forgemasters. And it pitches up in front of a renegade soundsystem late night at Glastonbury as Erol Alkan’s mighty rework of Con Man gets its third rewind of the night.

                                                                                Heavenly Remixes Volume 8 opens with Space Afrika’s lush, ambient reimagining of the Orielles’ BEAM/S before Justin Robertson stretches Amber Arcades’ Turning Light into eight minutes of electronic dub. Elsewhere, Baxter Dury’s peerless Miami becomes a string-laden electro skank in the hands of French producer Pilooski; Edinburgh’s bedroom techno genius Eyes of Others’ Safehouse turns into an East End bathhouse courtesy of disco deviants Decius; Ashley Beedle’s Black Science Orchestra turns Unloved’s heart worn torch song into seven minutes of glimmering dreamlike percussive house and Katy J. Pearson’s freak flag is flown high thanks to The Umlauts’ throbbing filtered electro mix. It ends similarly to how it began as TONE takes Fran Lobo’s All I Want on a gorgeous slow motion spacewalk. 


                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                VOLUME 7
                                                                                1. DAVID HOLMES & RAVEN VIOLET – It’s Over If We Run Out Of Love (Hardway Bros Live At The SSL Dub) *
                                                                                2. UNLOVED – Mother’s Been A Bad Girl (Horse Meat Disco Remix) *
                                                                                3. PIP BLOM – Keep It Together (Ludwig A.F. Under Pressure Mix) *
                                                                                4. CONFIDENCE MAN – Holiday (Erol Alkan OOO Remix) *
                                                                                5. TOY – You Won’t Be The Same (Dan Carey Dub)
                                                                                6. AUDIOBOOKS – The Doll (Bruise Remix) *
                                                                                7. THE ORIELLES – The Room (Shy One Remix) *
                                                                                8. EYES OF OTHERS – Once Twice Thrice (The Orielles Remix) *
                                                                                9. FEVER THE GHOST – Source (Leo Zero Dub) %
                                                                                10. WORKING MEN’S CLUB – The Last One (Foregmasters Remix)

                                                                                VOLUME 8
                                                                                1. THE ORIELLES – Beam/s (Space Afrika Remix) *
                                                                                2. AMBER ARCADES – Turning Light (Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33’s Meditation) %
                                                                                3. UNLOVED – Number In My Phone (Black Science Orchestra Dub) *
                                                                                4. CONFIDENCE MAN – Toy Boy (Raw Silk Instrumental Remix) *
                                                                                5. DAVID HOLMES & RAVEN VIOLET – It’s Over If We Run Out Of Love (Lovefingers & Heidi Lawden Low Tide Mix) *
                                                                                6. BAXTER DURY – Miami (Pilooski Instrumental Dub) %
                                                                                7. OUT COLD – Loving Arms (Hardway Brothers Remix) *
                                                                                8. WORKING MEN’S CLUB – Cut (Mella Dee Spangled On The Terrace Dub) %
                                                                                9. EYES OF OTHERS – Safehouse (Decius Remix) *
                                                                                10. KATY J PEARSON – Howl (Umlauts Remix) %
                                                                                11. FRAN LOBO – All I Want (Tone Remix) *


                                                                                * First Time On Vinyl
                                                                                % Previously Unreleased

                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                Heavenly Remixes Volume 7

                                                                                  Heavenly Remixes 7 & 8 sees the label going back into the archive as well as picking off some more recent remixes and both albums primarily feature either previously unreleased versions or re-workings available for the first time on vinyl & CD.

                                                                                  Heavenly Remixes Volume 7 heads to Belfast, where David Holmes - a producer who first appeared on Heavenly in 1994 amping up the acid on Saint Etienne’s Like A Motorway - appears as solo artist and as one third of Unloved, who get a lift right to the heart of a Vauxhall sweatbox by Horse Meat Disco. It draws a line between Amsterdam and Frankfurt as Ludwig A.F. amps up the electronics on Pip Blom’s Keep It Together. It stops off in a south London studio where super producer Dan Carey plays the desk with Toy, then relocates L.A. psych rock band Fever The Ghost to an Ibizan shoreline as the sun sets on the horizon. It cements Sheffield’s reputation as the home of modern British techno with the return of true originators Forgemasters. And it pitches up in front of a renegade soundsystem late night at Glastonbury as Erol Alkan’s mighty rework of Con Man gets its third rewind of the night.

                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                  1. DAVID HOLMES & RAVEN VIOLET – It’s Over If We Run Out Of Love (Hardway Bros Live At The SSL Dub) *
                                                                                  2. UNLOVED – Mother’s Been A Bad Girl (Horse Meat Disco Remix) *
                                                                                  3. PIP BLOM – Keep It Together (Ludwig A.F. Under Pressure Mix) *
                                                                                  4. CONFIDENCE MAN – Holiday (Erol Alkan OOO Remix) *
                                                                                  5. TOY – You Won’t Be The Same (Dan Carey Dub)
                                                                                  6. AUDIOBOOKS – The Doll (Bruise Remix) *
                                                                                  7. THE ORIELLES – The Room (Shy One Remix) *
                                                                                  8. EYES OF OTHERS – Once Twice Thrice (The Orielles Remix) *
                                                                                  9. FEVER THE GHOST – Source (Leo Zero Dub) %
                                                                                  10. WORKING MEN’S CLUB – The Last One (Foregmasters Remix)

                                                                                  * First Time On Vinyl
                                                                                  % Previously Unreleased

                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                  Heavenly Remixes Volume 8

                                                                                    Heavenly Remixes 7 & 8 sees the label going back into the archive as well as picking off some more recent remixes and both albums primarily feature either previously unreleased versions or re-workings available for the first time on vinyl & CD.

                                                                                    Heavenly Remixes Volume 8 opens with Space Afrika’s lush, ambient reimagining of the Orielles’ BEAM/S before Justin Robertson stretches Amber Arcades’ Turning Light into eight minutes of electronic dub. Elsewhere, Baxter Dury’s peerless Miami becomes a string-laden electro skank in the hands of French producer Pilooski; Edinburgh’s bedroom techno genius Eyes of Others’ Safehouse turns into an East End bathhouse courtesy of disco deviants Decius; Ashley Beedle’s Black Science Orchestra turns Unloved’s heart worn torch song into seven minutes of glimmering dreamlike percussive house and Katy J. Pearson’s freak flag is flown high thanks to The Umlauts’ throbbing filtered electro mix. It ends similarly to how it began as TONE takes Fran Lobo’s All I Want on a gorgeous slow motion spacewalk. 

                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                    1. THE ORIELLES – Beam/s (Space Afrika Remix) *
                                                                                    2. AMBER ARCADES – Turning Light (Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33’s Meditation) %
                                                                                    3. UNLOVED – Number In My Phone (Black Science Orchestra Dub) *
                                                                                    4. CONFIDENCE MAN – Toy Boy (Raw Silk Instrumental Remix) *
                                                                                    5. DAVID HOLMES & RAVEN VIOLET – It’s Over If We Run Out Of Love (Lovefingers & Heidi Lawden Low Tide Mix) *
                                                                                    6. BAXTER DURY – Miami (Pilooski Instrumental Dub) %
                                                                                    7. OUT COLD – Loving Arms (Hardway Brothers Remix) *
                                                                                    8. WORKING MEN’S CLUB – Cut (Mella Dee Spangled On The Terrace Dub) %
                                                                                    9. EYES OF OTHERS – Safehouse (Decius Remix) *
                                                                                    10. KATY J PEARSON – Howl (Umlauts Remix) %
                                                                                    11. FRAN LOBO – All I Want (Tone Remix) *


                                                                                    * First Time On Vinyl
                                                                                    % Previously Unreleased

                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                    Soul Jazz Records Present - Space Funk 2: Afro Futurist Electro Funk In Space 1976-84

                                                                                      You are about to embark on a new intergalactic journey into black space, fuelled by funk, powered by computers.

                                                                                      Soul Jazz Records’ new second collection of twisted hyperspace electro / funk ‘Space Funk 2: Afro Futurist Electro Funk in Space 1976-84’, continues its intergalactic journey. Featuring rare and off-the-wall space funk and electro rarities and obscurities, all released on small independent USA record labels in the late 1970s and 1980s.

                                                                                      Artists on this release include Alien Starr, Bobby Demo, Maggatron, Mid-City Crew, Tribe, Junie, Rich Cason and the Galactic Orchestra, and many more intergalactic space warriors.

                                                                                      The CD / 2LP comes in striking deluxe artwork featuring the radical African American model Pat Evans, who graced numerous album covers for The Ohio Players in the 1970s.

                                                                                      The space shuttle program has been altered, there are no star wars - only electro jam joyriders in space! Reactors are reacting, boosters are boosting, the countdown has started. This is space age bionic funk, programmed to make you dance.

                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      Alien Starr - Music-A-Lizer
                                                                                      Chance - Master Groove (Instrumental)
                                                                                      The Bobby Deemo Band - More Ounce Rap
                                                                                      Mack Simmons - Skin Tight
                                                                                      Maggotron - Computer Pop
                                                                                      Tribe - Vulcan Voyage
                                                                                      Command Performance - Breakdance
                                                                                      Junei - Let's Ride
                                                                                      The Graingers - Shine Your Light
                                                                                      Mid City Crew - Get Right
                                                                                      Chapter Three - Smurf Trek
                                                                                      X-Ray Vision - Video Control
                                                                                      Rich Cason And The Galactic Orchestra - Year 2001 Boogie
                                                                                      Frank James And Shadow - Summer Time

                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                      Crossed Wires III

                                                                                      The final part in a trilogy of releases from Crossed Wires on Light Sounds Dark

                                                                                      Crossed Wires dig deep into their archived cassette recordings of early experiments in electronics and sound design.

                                                                                      The final part pulls together 14 tracks spanning the gamut of Crossed Wires' influences, giving us emotionally charged ambient all the way to angsty almost-garage-rock, with a plethora of minimal-wave grooves and catchy hooks for us to vibe to, as we cry into our bran flakes knowing there will be no more Crossed Wires. Take note cult collectors of weirdo electronics! 

                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      A1
                                                                                      A2
                                                                                      A3
                                                                                      A4
                                                                                      A5
                                                                                      A6
                                                                                      A7
                                                                                      A8
                                                                                      A9
                                                                                      B1
                                                                                      B2
                                                                                      B3
                                                                                      B4
                                                                                      B5
                                                                                      B6
                                                                                      B7

                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                      WaJazz Legends: Jiro Inagaki - Selected By Yusuke Ogawa (Universounds)

                                                                                      Universounds, HMV Record Shop and 180g team up for an exceptional release in their highly acclaimed WaJazz series, to be out on Jiro Inagaki's 90th birthday, October 3rd, 2023, celebrating the life and music of one of the most iconic Japanese jazz musicians of the last 60+ years. This is the ultimate collection of music from legendary saxophone player Jiro Inagaki and his Soul Media band, covering their 1968-1980 golden age, releasing as a spectacular gold vinyl double LP with extensive and detailed liner notes by Universounds' Yusuke Ogawa, comments by Jiro Inagaki, and exclusive pics. 16 tracks of pure gold music spanning jazz, jazz-funk and jazz-rock, including an unreleased version of the track "Express" — first time on vinyl!

                                                                                      Yusuke Ogawa has been running the Universounds store in Tokyo since 2001, specializing in jazz and second-hand, rare, and collector records. He is also a reissue supervisor, label manager, DJ, and music writer. Known for his vast musical knowledge, eye for detail, and archival skills, Ogawa has worked on more than 250 reissues and compilations – including the highly praised Deep Jazz Reality and Project Re:Vinyl series. He is the co-author of the Wa-Jazz Disc Guide and the Independent Black Jazz of America books.

                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      1. Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - Head Rock
                                                                                      2. Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media With Masahiko Sato - Sniper's Snooze
                                                                                      3. Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media With Yasushi Sawada - Inanome
                                                                                      4. Soul Media - Breeze
                                                                                      5. Jiro Inagaki & Soul Big Media - Freedom Jazz Dance
                                                                                      6. Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media With Hiromasa Suzuki - By The Red Stream
                                                                                      7. Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - Back Off Boogaloo
                                                                                      8. Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - Theme
                                                                                      9. Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - Twenty One
                                                                                      10. Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media Featuring Sammy - Wandering Birds
                                                                                      11. Jiro Inagaki & Soul Media - That's How I Feel
                                                                                      12. Soul Media - Memory Lane
                                                                                      13. Jiro Inagaki & The All-Stars With Norio Maeda - Barock
                                                                                      14. Jiro Inagaki & Big Soul Media With Masahiko Sato - Guru
                                                                                      15. Soul Media - Painted Paradise
                                                                                      16. Jiro Inagaki & His Friends - Express (No SE Version)

                                                                                      Wewantsounds is delighted to release 'Sharayet el Disco' a selection of Egyptian 80s Disco and Boogie tracks curated by Egyptian DJ Disco Arabesquo from his vast collection of cassettes. Most tracks have never been released on any other format and are making their vinyl debut with this set. A journey through the funky sound of 80s Egypt, Sharayet El Disco (which can be translated by "Disco Cassettes") features Simone, Ammar El Sherei and more obscure names from Cairo's cassette culture. The audio has been remastered for vinyl by David Hachour/Colorsound Studio in Paris and the LP features artwork by young Egyptian graphic designer Heba Tarek and a 2-page insert featuring artwork of the original cassettes plus insightful liner notes by Moataz Rageb.

                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      1. Afaf Rady - Tany Tany
                                                                                      2. Dr. Ezat Abou Ouf & El Four M - Genoun El Disco
                                                                                      3. Simone - Merci
                                                                                      4. FIrkIt El Ensan - Donia El Arkam
                                                                                      5. Firkit El Asdekaa - Eklib El Sheriet
                                                                                      6. Al Massrieen - Hezeny
                                                                                      7. Eman El Bahr Darwish - Mahsobko Endes (El Arwam)
                                                                                      8. Firkit Americana Show - Youm Wi Lilah
                                                                                      9. Lebleba - Ana Alby Har Nar

                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                      Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 - 2023 Reissue

                                                                                        Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 2 orange galaxy coloured vinyl is filled with favourite tracks, deep cuts and new music to use as a playlist while saving the galaxy… again!



                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                        Side A
                                                                                        Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky - Album Version
                                                                                        Sweet - Fox On The Run
                                                                                        Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah - Lake Shore Drive
                                                                                        Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
                                                                                        Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home To Me
                                                                                        Glen Campbell - Southern Nights - Remastered 2003
                                                                                        George Harrison - My Sweet Lord - 2009 Digital Remaster
                                                                                        Side B
                                                                                        Looking Glass - Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)
                                                                                        Jay & The Americans - Come A Little Bit Closer
                                                                                        Silver - Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang
                                                                                        Cheap Trick - Surrender - Album Version
                                                                                        Cat Stevens - Father And Son
                                                                                        Parliament - Flash Light - Single Version
                                                                                        The Sneepers Feat. David Hasselhoff - Guardians Inferno

                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                        If You Ask Me To.. Victor Axelrod Productions For Daptone Records

                                                                                          If youʼre a fan of Daptone Records, chances are youʼve read or heard the name Victor Axelrod, and even if you havenʼt, youʼve heard music from his hand. As a producer, arranger, recording and mixing engineer, and keyboardist, his creativity has extended across more than two decades of the labelʼs releases, even dating to its prehistory with Desco Records.

                                                                                          If You Ask Me To..., the first LP under his name for the label, is a collection of singles released between 2007-2023 as well as unreleased tracks from Sugar Minott and Binky Griptite. The genesis of which came via an 11th hour request from Daptone for a Sharon Jones remix (2007) that resulted in the reggae version of “How Long Do I Have To Wait For You?” found here.

                                                                                          This opened the door to additional explorations of reggae/soul synergies within the catalog, affirming the musical and cultural link between Daptoneʼs core soul sound and Axelrodʼs passion for Jamaican music. While previous projects like Ticklah Vs. Axelrod and Roots Combination (produced under the alias Ticklah) were inspired by the Jamaica of the 1970s and 80s, this set specifically channels an earlier period in the 1960s when Jamaica was both strikingly original in its continuum of genres but also closely and empathetically attuned to Black American music.

                                                                                          Through Axelrodʼs exceptional taste and the notable contributions of guitarist Tom Brenneck, original tapes from Bob & Gene's MoDo discography, members of The Frightnrs, and others from the NYC reggae community, the legacy of trailblazing Jamaican artists like Alton Ellis, Tony Gregory, and Ken Parker continue to resonate and inspire a whole new generation of reggae and soul enthusiasts.


                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                          One Step Ahead - Sugar Minott
                                                                                          If You Ask Me To - Leon Dinero
                                                                                          Whatcha Doing (to Me) - Charles Bradley
                                                                                          Icanbecool - Bob & Gene
                                                                                          Lover Like Me - Binky Griptite
                                                                                          I’d Rather Go Blind - The Frightnrs
                                                                                          I Can’t Stand These Lonely Nights - Bob & Gene
                                                                                          It’s Not What You Know (it’s Who You Know) - Bob & Gene
                                                                                          How Long Do I Have To Wait For You - Sharon Jones
                                                                                          Conscience Is Heavy - The Inversions

                                                                                          Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with a series of their vital tracks re-edited by leading industry figures and choice selectors of today.

                                                                                          ‘Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 1’ celebrates the champion of that quintessential New York house sound, Rheji Burrell. Together with his twin Rhano, the Burrell brothers were instrumental in defining the sound of Nu Groove, often releasing under a slew of monikers, four of which appear here.

                                                                                          First up, the underground pioneer Bruise aka Christian Campbell takes on Burrell’s ‘Secret Code’ released under his Jazz Documents moniker. Anonymous Berlin duo Acid Jerks edit the deep house classic ‘Tech Trax Inc.’ by the eponymous pseudonym.

                                                                                          What follows is house purist Phil Weeks’ rework of Houz’ Neegroz ‘All Night Long’ featuring vocals from Quiana. Rounding out this eclectic collection of edits, the unstoppable production duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon take on the legendary track ‘APT. 2A’ that Burrell released as N.Y. House’n Authority.

                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                          A1. Jazz Documents - Secret Code (Bruise String Edit)
                                                                                          A2. Tech Trax Inc. - Tech Trax Inc. (Acid Jerks Edit)
                                                                                          B1. Houz’ Neegroz Featuring Quiana - All Night Long (Phil Weeks Rework)
                                                                                          B2. N.Y. House’n Authority - APT. 2A (Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon Edit)

                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                          Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 - 2023 Reissue

                                                                                            Get the Guardians of The Galaxy soundtrack on cloudy storm coloured vinyl. Featuring classic 1970’s songs from the movie including Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling,” David Bowie’s “Moonage Daydream,” Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky,” Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love,” The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” and more!

                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                            Side A
                                                                                            Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling
                                                                                            Raspberries - Go All The Way - 24-Bit Remaster 1999
                                                                                            Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
                                                                                            David Bowie - Moonage Daydream - Remastered 2012
                                                                                            Elvin Bishop - Fooled Around And Fell In Love - Album Version
                                                                                            The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
                                                                                            Side B
                                                                                            10cc - I'm Not In Love
                                                                                            Redbone - Come And Get Your Love
                                                                                            The Runaways - Cherry Bomb
                                                                                            Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
                                                                                            The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child
                                                                                            Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                            Fabric Presents Helena Hauff

                                                                                              The Hamburg-born producer and DJ Helena Hauff has been revolutionising the sound of techno and electro since her emergence on the scene at the turn of the 2010s. Her forward-thinking style of production and mixing that relies on both genres’ analogue sounds has helped to inform a wildly popular subset of selectors that prefer their sonics hard-edged, hypnotic, and wildly exhilarating. Her fabric mix comp follows these rules – taking in techno, electro and industrial-edged electronica, from the early 90s like D-Breeze’s Crazy For Love with its cool Autechre remix to hot producers on the scene like Magda Rot’s exclusive ‘Alter Simus’. Her 2023 touring covers the worldwide festival circuit. Press shots for this campaign were directed, styled and shot by Riya Hollings with the release’s dark futurism perfectly captured and perfect for music, fashion, and lifestyle press.

                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                              Tracklisting:

                                                                                              CD
                                                                                              1. Helena Hauff - Turn Your Sights Inward [fabric Records]
                                                                                              2. DynArec - Sunken Park [Vaporwave]
                                                                                              3. Clarence G - Data Transfer [Clone Aqualung Series]
                                                                                              4. Slam & Optic Nerve - Machine Conflict [Soma Records]
                                                                                              5. The Exaltics Ft. Paris The Black Fu - 10 0seco Ndstil Lmidn Ight (Lorenz.Orx RMX) [Clone West Coast Series]
                                                                                              6. YTP - WHAT U WANT [childsplay]
                                                                                              7. Turk Turkelton - Rock It [Lunar Orbiter Program]
                                                                                              8. Yarn Init - Tripcon II [Clear Memory]
                                                                                              9. Signaltype - In Abyss [Cultivated Electronics]
                                                                                              10. Illektrolab - Overdrive [Satamile Records]
                                                                                              11. Ement - Despite Of Time [PZ Records]
                                                                                              12. Raavel - Wakalaka [Juicy Gang Records]
                                                                                              13. IMOGEN - Granular Tears [Voitax]
                                                                                              14. Radioactive Man - Night Bus To Nowhere [Rotters Golf Club]
                                                                                              15. FJAAK & Tobi Neumann - F-Zero [Spandau 20]
                                                                                              16. Nite Fleit - Naïve [Return To Disorder]
                                                                                              17. Magda Rot - Alter Simus [fabric Records]
                                                                                              18. MicroControlUnit - Save The World (MCU's Apocalypse Mix) [Fundamental Bass Intelligence]
                                                                                              19. D-Breeze - Crazy For Love (Autechre Remix) [D-Breeze]


                                                                                              Double Vinyl

                                                                                              A1 D-Breeze - Crazy For Love (Autechre Remix) [D-Breeze]
                                                                                              A2 MicroControlUnit - Save The World (MCU’s Apocalypse Mix) [Fundamental Bass Intelligence]
                                                                                              B1 Magda Rot - Alter Simus [fabric Records]
                                                                                              B2 Signaltype - In Abyss [Cultivated Electronics]
                                                                                              C1 Radioactive Man - Night Bus To Nowhere [Rotters Golf Club]
                                                                                              C2 Illektrolab – Overdrive [Satamile Records]
                                                                                              D1 Ement - Despite Of Time [PZ Records]
                                                                                              D2 DynArec - Sunken Park [Vaporwave]
                                                                                              D3 Helena Hauff - Turn Your Sights Inward [fabric Records]

                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                              Soul Jazz Records Presents Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul - A Higher Power: Gospel, Funk & Soul At The Crossroads 1971-83

                                                                                                Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Holy Church of the Ecstatic Soul - A Higher Power - Gospel, Funk & Soul at the Crossroads 1971-83’ draws upon the extensive links between black American gospel music and soul music, showing how the sensibilities of gospel artists such as Shirley Caeser, Dorothy Norwood, Andrae Crouch and others crossed over into secular soul music during this period.

                                                                                                The album was first available as a long-sold out coloured vinyl edition for RSD 2023 and is now available on black double vinyl and for the first time on CD.

                                                                                                Many of the most successful soul artists - from Aretha Franklin to Al Green, The Staple Singers to Sam Cooke - all drew upon their upbringing in the church for their musical inspiration. This album discusses how important the links between the black church and soul music were in creating soul music and spotlights some of the many important (and also little-known) gospel artists who walked this line between sacred music and soul, funk and disco in the 1970s and early 1980s.

                                                                                                ‘Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul’ shows how sacred gospel music was at home with Stevie Wonder, Blaxploitation-style funk, and produced music celebrated both in New York’s underground discos (The Paradise Garage, Studio 54, etc) and later sampled by the likes of Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg and Mary J Blige.

                                                                                                “Curated with an obvious passion and sense of history, ‘Holy Church Of The Ecstatic Soul’ serves as the perfect intro to the funky spirituals that once served as the foundation for various schools of sound (Philly R&B, disco, soul) over the last 50 years.” - The Wire

                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                Andraé Crouch & The Disciples - Satisfied
                                                                                                Shirley Caesar - Jesus Children Of America
                                                                                                The Meditation Singers - Trouble's Brewin'
                                                                                                The Clark Sisters - You Brought The Sunshine
                                                                                                Dorothy Norwood - Let Your Feet Down Easy
                                                                                                Shirley Caesar - Jesus Is Coming
                                                                                                Swan Silvertones - If You Believe Your God Is Dead
                                                                                                The Alvin Darling Ensemble - Is There Anybody Here?
                                                                                                Roscoe Robinson - There's A Creator
                                                                                                Destiny - Nothing Can Stop Me Now
                                                                                                The Meditation Singers - Good Old Gospel Music
                                                                                                Keith Barrow - Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
                                                                                                Roscoe Robinson - Elijah
                                                                                                Dyson's Faces - Till I've Got This Feelin' Of Love
                                                                                                The Violinaires - The Upper Way
                                                                                                Leomia Boyd And The Gospel Music Makers - Higher In Jesus' Love
                                                                                                Keith Barrow - The Right Road Now

                                                                                                Fabio, a true legend in the music industry for over three decades, kickstarted his illustrious career as a Pirate Radio DJ in the mid-80s. Throughout the years, he masterfully evolved his style across various musical genres, ranging from Dub and Hip Hop to House, until he ultimately solidified his position as one of the pioneering forces behind Jungle and Drum and Bass. Fate played a remarkable role in Fabio's extraordinary musical journey. Serendipitously, he landed a pivotal spot on the pirate radio station Phase One, all thanks to a connection through a close friend. This opportunity allowed Fabio to showcase his raw talent and hone his early skills. As destiny continued to guide him, Fabio formed a powerful partnership with Grooverider, and together, they soared to fame, headlining numerous major outdoor raves and orbital M25 parties during the late '80s acid house boom. The duo's magnetic presence and innovative sound captivated audiences, setting them apart as trailblazers in the electronic music scene.

                                                                                                As club culture blossomed, Fabio and Grooverider became the distinguished residents at the iconic club night RAGE, hosted at Heaven in the heart of London. Their influence was immense, as they were credited with moulding the early Jungle sound and orchestrating the world's first-ever weekly Jungle night. Fabio's unwavering passion and dedication to music have not only left an indelible mark on the industry but have also inspired countless aspiring artists. His boundless creativity and willingness to push the boundaries continue to shape the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music, solidifying his status as a true pioneer and a living legend.

                                                                                                After the Jungle scene declined and underwent a distinct shift in sound and style, Fabio took the initiative to establish London's first dedicated soulful deep Drum and Bass night, known as Speed. Week after week, Fabio shared the decks with LTJ Bukem, and their skillful sets eventually garnered immense popularity, drawing in not only junglists but also celebrities, club kids, record label A&R representatives, and the who's who of the West End at that time. When the curtain fell on Speed Fabio's legacy continued to flourish with the inception of his legendary Swerve weekly residency at The Velvet Rooms, which later relocated to the iconic club, The End. The influence of Swerve was profound, serving as a catalyst for the creation of influential labels like Hospital Records, Tony Coleman (also known as London Elektricity) became a regular attendee, further contributing to the scene's growth and innovation.

                                                                                                The term 'Liquid', was born out of Fabio's deep admiration and support for his protégé, the talented Northern Irish producer and DJ, Dominick Martin, famously known as Calibre. This inspiration led to the creation of his acclaimed 14-year radio show on BBC Radio 1, 'The Liquid Funk Show', which drew from Calibre's masterful productions that Fabio likened to "liquid gold" for the ears. Through this show, Fabio played a crucial role in breaking numerous iconic records, and artists such as Chase & Status, High Contrast, and many many more.

                                                                                                Now, 'Generation Liquid' takes the baton from the legacy of Speed, Swerve, and 'The Liquid Funk show', capturing the essence of the era and the soulful, deeper music that Fabio has championed throughout his illustrious career. This meticulously curated collection celebrates records that embody the spirit of soulful D&B, making it a must-have for anyone who has followed Fabio's musical journey since the vibrant days of the 1990s up until now.

                                                                                                The compilation is a treasure trove, featuring contemporary classics, late-night rollers, iconic remixes, and timeless Fabio originals. The roster of producers on 'Generation Liquid' is stellar, boasting names like Calibre, Alix Perez, High Contrast, MJ Cole, Chase & Status, and many others. It is an essential snapshot of soulful D&B at its peak, handpicked and presented by the genre’s Godfather.

                                                                                                Rest assured, all music is fully licensed and cleared, accompanied by stunning archival artwork courtesy of Karma London.

                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                A1. Artificial Intelligence - Switch On 
                                                                                                A2. D. Kay - It’s On The Way 
                                                                                                B1. Chase And Status - Hurt You 
                                                                                                B2. Alix Perez - Forsaken (ft. Peven Everett & Spectrasoul) 
                                                                                                C1. High Contrast - Racing Green 
                                                                                                C2. Jaheim - Put That Woman First (Calibre Vocal Remix) 
                                                                                                D1. Jonny L - Oh Yeah 
                                                                                                D2. MJ Cole - Sincere (Marcus Intalex & S.T. Files Remix) 

                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                New Wave Of The 80s Collected

                                                                                                  Most musical genres arise as counter-reaction to a previous musical genre. This is also the case of New Wave which can be described as the follow-up to the punk and post-punk sound at the end of the 70s. At the beginning of the 80s, British bands changed their sound and influential figures such as entrepreneur Malcolm McLaren and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood stamped their mark on the New Wave scene.

                                                                                                  The double album New Wave Of The 80's Collected features artists that defined the sound of a decade, including U2, XTC, Propaganda, Tears For Fears, China Crisis, The Cure, Talk Talk, ABC, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Human League, Duran Duran, Thompson Twins, Simple Minds, Marillion and many more.



                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                  Side A
                                                                                                  1. U2 - 11 O’clock Tick Tock
                                                                                                  2. XTC - Senses Working Overtime
                                                                                                  3. Propaganda - Duel
                                                                                                  4. Tears For Fears - Pale Shelter
                                                                                                  5. China Crisis - Wishful Thinking
                                                                                                  6. Duran Duran - Planet Earth

                                                                                                  Side B
                                                                                                  1. The Cure - Caterpillar
                                                                                                  2. Talk Talk - Dum Dum Girl
                                                                                                  3. Abc - All Of My Heart
                                                                                                  4. Strawberry Switchblade - Since Yesterday
                                                                                                  5. The Church - Under The Milky Way
                                                                                                  6. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Enola Gay

                                                                                                  Side C
                                                                                                  1. Simple Minds - Someone Somewhere (In Summertime)
                                                                                                  2. Echo & The Bunnymen - Seven Seas
                                                                                                  3. The Call - The Walls Came Down
                                                                                                  4. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Spellbound
                                                                                                  5. The Mission - Stay With Me
                                                                                                  6. Spandau Ballet - To Cut A Long Story Short
                                                                                                  7. The Alarm - Rescue Me

                                                                                                  Side D
                                                                                                  1. The Human League - Mirror Man
                                                                                                  2. Lloyd Cole And The Commotions - Rattlesnakes
                                                                                                  3. Bow Wow Wow - The Man Mountain
                                                                                                  4. Stephen “Tin Tin” Duffy - Kiss Me
                                                                                                  5. Marillion - Assassing
                                                                                                  6. Thompson Twins - Doctor! Doctor!
                                                                                                  7. The Psychedelic Furs - Love My Way

                                                                                                  Invisible Inc is back with another remarkable release, this time diving even further into ambient, spiritual and folk-infused psychedelia.

                                                                                                  “Mondo Organico”, as the name suggests, is a concept compilation that captures the organic side of Invisible Inc. The use of non-electronic instrumentation is a familiar theme explored by the label previously with the likes of Komodo Kolektif, Immaculate Rivombo and Peter Power; but this time the instruments and voices, tranquil and meditatively hypnotic in places, display an even deeper spirituality.

                                                                                                  Featuring the talents of Andi Otto and his fello (electronic cello), Anna vs June's ethereal vocals, Tyler Ov Gaia's zoned-out mantra rhythms, Pieter Kock's 8-minute bass and guitar psych odyssey, as well as label favourites Sordid Sound System and Puma & The Dolphin, the record is enthralling and mesmerizing from start to finish - and yet another notch in Invisible Inc's rather idiosyncratic belt.

                                                                                                  This record was pressed on eco vinyl. Everything from the sleeve to the inks are recycled too, in an attempt to address some the environmental issues we face today, albeit fractionally.

                                                                                                  “Mondo Organico” is the future.

                                                                                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                  Matt says: Shamanic musings for your next mushroom party! Invisible, Inc add to their already mesmerizing discography with a compilation featuring artists old and new. Certain to impart a few peak experiences given the right set and setting.

                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                  A1. Sordid Sound System - Sharawadji
                                                                                                  A2. Anna Vs. June - Icarus
                                                                                                  A3. Tyler Ov Gaia - Agua Magica
                                                                                                  B1. Andi Otto - Mahua Mandala
                                                                                                  B2. Puma & The Dolphin - Nude Gum
                                                                                                  B3. Pieter Kock - Untitled #4

                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                  Soul Jazz Records Presents 'Miami Sound: Rare Funk & Soul From Florida 1967-1974' - 20th Anniversary Edition

                                                                                                    New 20th anniversary edition of Soul Jazz Records’ long out-of-print ‘Miami Sound: Rare Funk & Soul from Miami, Florida, 1967-74’. The album has been unavailable for more than 15 years and is newly remastered.

                                                                                                    Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Miami Sound’ features rare and classic funk and deep soul from Miami, Florida between 1967 and 1974. The album brings together million-selling artists such as Gwen McCrae, George McCrae and Timmy Thomas alongside artists little known outside of the sunshine state such as James Knight and The Butlers, Frank Williams And The Rocketeers and All The People.

                                                                                                    Miami funk, soul and disco was dominated by TK Records, founded by Henry Stone in the early 1970s. Through myriad associated record labels such as Alston, Blue Candle, Dash, Glades, Cat and more, TK Records made international artists out of Gwen McRae and her brother George McRae, Betty Wright and KC and The Sunshine Band, all in the mid-1970s crossover period between soul and disco.

                                                                                                    The music on this compilation shows the roots of this Miami sound. All the artists and musicians on this album worked together throughout the heyday of TK Records, when it produced hit after hit on an almost daily basis. The house band (the equivalent to Motown’s Funk Brothers) included songwriters such as Clarence Reid (AKA Blowfly, the adult comedian), Casey Finch (KC from KC and The Sunshine Band) along with musicians Little Beaver, Frank Williams and Robert Moore. As well as being the in-house band, most of these artists also ran successful solo careers, making Miami one of the most musically creative hot spots in the USA.

                                                                                                    The artists on this compilation include Helene Smith, Miami’s first lady of Soul, Frank Williams and The Rocketeers (featuring a very young Little Beaver on vocals), George McRae’s rare groove classic ‘I Get Lifted’ (written by Casey Finch), Timmy Thomas’ truly experimental track ‘Funky Me’, Gwen McRae’s classic ‘90% Of Me Is You’, as well as a host of practically unknown Miami artists who never managed to make it outside the city borders.

                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                    All The People - Cramp Your Style
                                                                                                    Helene Smith - You Got To Be A Man
                                                                                                    George McCrae - I Get Lifted
                                                                                                    James Knight And The Butlers - Funky Cat
                                                                                                    Gwen McCrae - 90% Of Me Is You
                                                                                                    Little Beaver - Funkadelic Sound
                                                                                                    James Knight And The Butlers - Save Me
                                                                                                    Joey Gilmore - Do It To Me One More Time
                                                                                                    Helene Smith - A Woman Will Do Wrong
                                                                                                    James Knight And The Butlers - Fantasy World
                                                                                                    Timmy Thomas - Funky Me
                                                                                                    The New Clarence Reid - Cadillac Annie
                                                                                                    Frank Williams And The Rocketeers - The Spanish Flyer
                                                                                                    Della Humphrey - Don’t Make The Good Girls Go Bad
                                                                                                    Frank Williams And The Rocketeers - You Got To Be A Man
                                                                                                    Joey Gilmore - Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone
                                                                                                    Little Beaver - I Love The Way You Love

                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                    New Horizons: A Bristol Jazz Sound

                                                                                                      Bristolian promoters Worm Disco Club have been championing SouthWestern talent since their inception in 2014. Having collaborated with Glastonbury Festival on their notorious ‘Wormhole’ stage and hosted the likes of The Comet Is Coming, The Heliocentrics and The Mauskovic Dance Band at their regular club night, the name has become synonymous with quality groove laden goodness, percussive madness, jazz, psych and beyond. Now proudly presenting their label Worm Discs, the collective recruit some of Bristol’s most notable emerging talent for an exploration into the new wave of Jazz emanating from the city. As Andrew Hayes, (Run Logan Run) explains : “Bristol has always had its own sound, but there’s been a new crop of young players come through over the past five years that’s revitalised the scene and expanded its expectations about what jazz music means.”

                                                                                                      Featuring the likes of Waldo’s Gift, Run Logan Run (Montreux Jazz Talent Award winners), BaDaBoom, Lyrebird and Alun Elliot, ‘New Horizons’ channels the seismic energy of the sonically rich landscape into 12 progressive, psychedelic, impeccably crafted tracks. The Worm Discs team explain: “The idea for this record began back in 2019. We had been curating parties in Bristol featuring jazz acts from around the UK for several years and had just hosted “The Wormhole” at Glastonbury Festival, featuring an all-star line-up from the scene. Having always felt that Bristol’s exciting jazz scene deserved to be heard, the idea for a label was born. We wanted to showcase some individual creativity and open up a space to try something different.” From the cinematic, post-rock infused intensity of Waldo’s Gift’s “Bergson” to the zen-like, floating melodies of Ishamel Ensemble’s rework of Snazzback’s “Flump” and the angular textures of Run Logan Run’s epic “A Sea Of Apathy And Indifference” - this record is true odyssey from start to finish, for those who really want take a trip down the Wormhole.


                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      1. Waldo’s Gift - Bergson
                                                                                                      2. Run Logan Run - 3.3 Encke Ups
                                                                                                      3. Waldo’s Gift - Jabba
                                                                                                      4. Snazzback - Flump (Ishmael Ensemble Rework)
                                                                                                      5. Snazzback - Grook
                                                                                                      6. Snazzback - Yum Yum
                                                                                                      7. Run Logan Run - A Sea Of Apathy And Indifference
                                                                                                      8. Lyrebird - Owl (Interlude)
                                                                                                      9. Waldo’s Gift - I’m Not Buying (Feat. Lyrebird)
                                                                                                      10. Alun Elliot-Williams - Bourdain (Interlude)

                                                                                                      In the late 1980s, disco was taking a backseat to the burgeoning psychedelic scene in San Francisco, marking a pivotal shift in musical culture. A dynamic transformation was underway as the younger generation sought a fresh auditory adventure, all while the devastating AIDS epidemic cast a somber pall over the city's nightlife. Amidst this evolving backdrop, a subtle yet distinct sonic movement quietly emerged within the confines of San Francisco’s vibrant club scene, often referred to as The Beat. Although hip-hop, new wave, gothic, punk, and the burgeoning modern rock genre held considerable sway, the pre-rave clubs in SF witnessed the fusion of these genres into a unique amalgam of sound that insiders dubbed The Beat. This musical tapestry encompassed everything from hip-hop and freestyle to industrial, new wave, boogie, Miami bass, and techno - the unifying thread being the distinctive vibe that characterised this eclectic mix.

                                                                                                      As house, techno, and raving gradually gained prominence along the West Coast, a distinctive interpretation of these evolving sounds took root. Drawing inspiration from influential hubs like New York, Chicago, Detroit, Europe, and notably the UK, which saw a wave of talented young DJs migrate to California, San Francisco became the backdrop for its own version of the second Summer of Love. While the exact chronology might spark debate - some recalling '92, while others leaning towards '93 - what remains indisputable is the era spanning from 1990 to 1994, an unparalleled epoch of exuberant dancefloor revelry on the western shores.

                                                                                                      In the face of limited backing from major labels or established independent dance music entities of the time, a grassroots movement of labels and producers emerged organically, ardently championing this distinct sound and catapulting it onto the global stage. This sonic identity was deeply influenced by the Beat, acting as a creative wellspring that informed the musical landscape. While the tracks compiled in these volumes might not encompass the entirety of this transformative musical epoch, they offer a vivid snapshot of the melodious tapestry that coloured San Francisco and the broader West Coast during that era. Each track featured stands as a 100% sure shot that was played heavily by DJ Spun back in those very heady days.

                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                      Matt says: Above Board shine a spotlight on this lesser celebrated but pivotal moment in the development of San Fran's underground dance culture.

                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      A1. Single Cell Orchestra - Transmit Liberation 
                                                                                                      A2. D.J. Prince Ice - Freestyle 
                                                                                                      B1. Trip Ta Funk - Ruby’s Flute (Fresh Mex Mix) 
                                                                                                      B2. Triple M - Prisoner Of Passion (Funky Dub Mix) 
                                                                                                      B3. MC 900 Ft. Jesus - Killer Inside Me (Meat Beat Manifestation #2) 
                                                                                                      C1. Unkown Artist - B1 
                                                                                                      C2. DJ Emma - Based (Not So Free Mix) 
                                                                                                      D1. Seven - Ease (Seven.1 Mix) 
                                                                                                      D2. E.T.I. & Graeme - Blue Dreamers (Edit) 
                                                                                                      D3. Spins Inc. - The New Frontier (Club Mix) 

                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                      Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku - The Aesthetics Of Japanese Electronic Music Vol 1

                                                                                                        Still on and about after years of the most intense crate digging, gem mining, desperate head-scratching and avid schooling, thirsty as ever for the next musical thrill to wrap our ears and brains around, here comes the fruit of our life-long love story with Japanese electronics, Denshi Ongaku No Bigaku Vol. 1 and Vol.2.

                                                                                                        From the soul-fulfilling first crush felt upon hearing the iconic soundtrack of ‘Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence’ by Ryuichi Sakamoto onto our release of Inner Science ‘Cosmo Tracks’, through the life-affirming sets of Laurent Garnier at Dijon’s seminal club, l’An-fer, which have at all times nurtured and expanded our taste for Easternmost delicacies, the influence of Japanese music on our vision and endeavours was paramount to the development of our catalogue, whether directly or indirectly.

                                                                                                        This first volume gets the ball rolling with a fine assortment of mostly ambient, electronica and deep house-focussed joints. Draped in organic membranes and ASMR-like synth tapestries, K. Inoue’s nu-agey opener ‘Em Paz’ takes us on a ride across the most serene dreamscapes. Jazzing up these lush and oneiric coastal vibes, Gabby & Lopez ‘Drive form the Miracle’ merges a sense of Californian psychedelia with a straight out hard-bop swing. No stranger to our catalogue, Inner Science returns to serve up a crystalline slice of laid-back house on a mystique-imbued tip he holds the secret to. Flip it over and here comes Aquarium with the splendidly immersive ‘Rainy Night in Shibuya’, which very much feels like wandering amidst its neon-upholstered streets and swarming hallways in a bubble of your own.

                                                                                                        Naohito Uchiyama treats us to a synth-drenched nocturnal ballad with the ‘80s-inflected vibes of ’Shugetsu’, whereas Keta Ra cuts a path of ethereal sublimation via the mischievously fun and bouncy balearic lounge of ‘equals’. Masterly crafted by Yuu Udagawa, ‘Infinite Possibility’ eases us in a realm where weightless pop and low-slung abstract hip-hop combine to further exhilarating effect. All in harp-driven brittleness and velveteen sub-bass stealth, Noah ‘Gemini - Mysterious Lot’ has us drifting to a lavishly orchestrated headspace, laying down an impressive work on textures and arrangements. All in on the sedated drip-tease flex, Sauce81 ’Sign of Secret Love’ is a blast of freaky hedonism, just as ready to cast its hypnotic spell down the sweatbox as it was upon its original release ten years ago.

                                                                                                        Languid jacking house tune ’Tai+Dai’ from Keita Sano blows the winds of discoid luvin’ across the room with its impeccable balance of sharp, glimmering synthwork and driving bass onslaughts from the depths. An odd slice of reshuffled folk music, Waltz ‘Folkesta’ makes for some eerie invitation of sorts, enchanting and spookily haunting in equal measure. Back to a fevered, hip-swaying mindset, Kuniyuki hi-NRG jazz number ‘Free’ is an absolute wonder of piano and drums-driven boogie, cut from the same cloth as some of Blue Note’s finest Cuban jazz classics. Rounding off the package, Japanese legend Ken Ishii’s version of Larry Heard’s house Hall-of-Famer ‘Can You Feel It’ is pure bliss in a can, tailored to turn any crowd into a shapeless cloud of balmy euphoria and universal love, whatever the place or time.

                                                                                                        Mixed by Ken Ishii at Far East Lab and Skywalker Studios. Published by Truelove Music/TAP.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        A1 Kaoru Inoue ‘Em Paz’
                                                                                                        A2 Gabby And Lopez ‘Drive From Miracles ‘ (Kaoru Inoue Remix)
                                                                                                        A3 Inner Science ‘Alight’
                                                                                                        B1 Aquarium ‘Rainy Night In Shibuya (???deepspace Slow Down Mix)
                                                                                                        B2 Naohito Uchiyama ‘Shugetsu’
                                                                                                        B3 Keta Ra ‘Equals’
                                                                                                        C1 Yuu Udagawa ‘Infinite Possibility’
                                                                                                        C2 Noah ‘Gemini - Mysterious Lot‘ Written & Produced By Noah, Taken From The Album ‘Noire’
                                                                                                        C3 Sauce81 ‘Sign Of Secret Love’
                                                                                                        C4 Keita Sano ‘Tai + Dai’
                                                                                                        D1 Waltz ‘Folkesta’
                                                                                                        D2 Kuniyuki ‘ Free’
                                                                                                        D3 Ken Ishii Presents Metropolitan Harmonic Formulas Can You Feel It
                                                                                                        (feat. Metropolitan Harmonic Formulas And Naruyoshi Kikuchi) Written By
                                                                                                        Larry Heard. Produced By Ken Ishii. Saxophones By Naruyoshi Kikuchi

                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                        A Song For Leon: A Tribute To Leon Russell

                                                                                                          Leon Russell was one of the most esteemed studio session men in rock history, having appeared on an eye-popping number of records by legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Darin, Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra, the Byrds, and the Beach Boys. Russell's solo work benefited from his amazing collaborators, as the likes of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, various Rolling Stones and others helped Russell put the finishing touches on his albums through the years. The ‘master of space & time,’ Russell blended together Southern soul, gospel, country, rock and piano-man singer/songwriter stylings.

                                                                                                          “A Song For Leon” celebrates Leon’s life and career, consisting of iconic acts such as Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, U.S. Girls featuring Bootsy Collins and other incredible artists. Showcasing the impact of Leon Russell’s songs, “A Song For Leon” is meant to educate experienced Leon Russell fans by highlighting other versions of his music, but also bring new fans into the fold by highlighting how many of today’s rising musicians have taken inspiration from him.

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          SIDE A
                                                                                                          1. Stranger In A Strange Land (Margo Price)
                                                                                                          2. Out In The Woods (Durand Jones & The Indications)
                                                                                                          3. Tight Rope (Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats)
                                                                                                          4. This Masquerade (Orville Peck)
                                                                                                          5. Superstar (U.S. Girls & Bootsy Collins)
                                                                                                          SIDE B
                                                                                                          1. Crystal Closet Queen (Pixies)
                                                                                                          2. A Song For You (Monica Martin)
                                                                                                          3. Back To The Island (Bret McKenzie & The Preservation Hall Jazz Band)
                                                                                                          4. Laying Right Here In Heaven (Tina Rose, Amy Nelson & Jason Hill)
                                                                                                          5. “Prince Of Peace (Hiss Golden Messenger)

                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                          Algo Salvaje Vol. 4

                                                                                                            After three previous volumes in the series “Algo Salvaje” devoted to the Spanish nuggets, this new instalment explores the darkest, neglected and rebellious side of Peruvian beat. The tracks chosen for the occasion, a selection filtered strictly by their musical value, adhere to the rules of the classic nugget genre while demonstrating the permeability of garage sound and its inevitable evolution at the turn of the decade (1965-1970) through mixes that embraced psychedelia, soul, beat and tropical arrangements. Epic and pretty wild.

                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                            End Of The Road Festival 2023

                                                                                                              Rough Trade Shops and End of The Road reveal their tenth exclusive collaboration CD, featuring music from this year's glittering lineup as selected by festival curator Simon Taffe. Including Angel Olsen, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Panda Bear & Sonic Boom, Future Islands, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Greentea Peng, Fatoumata Diawara, Charley Crockett and many more.

                                                                                                              The best keepsake, this is a collectable souvenir that will take you back to your favourite End of the Road years. If you're not able to make it to the festival, or forgot to buy it there, you can order it online and receive it in September

                                                                                                              End of The Road offers four days of the most incredible music, comedy and literature. With musical highlights all across the bill including King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Future Islands, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Wilco, and Angel Olsen, End of The Road promises life-affirming times with family and friends with a party worth closing the summer to.

                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                              1 Floodlights - Nullarbor
                                                                                                              2 Divorce - Checking Out
                                                                                                              3 Angel Olsen - All The Good Times
                                                                                                              4 Charlotte Cornfield - Cut And Dry
                                                                                                              5 Joan Shelley, Bill Callahan - Amberlit Morning
                                                                                                              6 Jon McKiel - Mourning Dove
                                                                                                              7 Unknown Mortal Orchestra - That Life
                                                                                                              8 Panda Bear, Sonic Boom - Edge Of The Edge
                                                                                                              9 Horse Lords - Mess Mend
                                                                                                              10 Future Islands - King Of Sweden
                                                                                                              11 Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul - Ceci N'est Pas Un Cliché
                                                                                                              12 Greentea Peng - Stuck In The Middle
                                                                                                              13 Infinity Knives, Brian Ennals - Don't Let The Smooth Taste Fool You
                                                                                                              14 Fatoumata Diawara - Nsera
                                                                                                              15 Charley Crockett - I'm Just A Clown
                                                                                                              16 The Mary Wallopers - Cod Liver Oil & The Orange Juice
                                                                                                              17 Friendship - St. Bonaventure
                                                                                                              18 Samia - Kill Her Freak Out
                                                                                                              19 Oren Ambarchi - Hubris, Pt. 2
                                                                                                              20 John Francis Flynn - My Son Tim

                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                              Latin Freestyle: New York / Miami 1983-1992

                                                                                                                Latin Freestyle was a dizzying, passionate, ultra-modern music. It was the aural equivalent of a can of thirst-quenching Quatro or a Spanish Harlem dance-off, and it became the electronically constructed bridge between disco and house.

                                                                                                                Freestyle grew out of the electro sound of the early 80s, combined clean staccato rhythms with morse code synth hooks, and topped them off with emotive, usually female, frequently Latina vocals. There was plenty more going on besides: proto-house piano lines, Cuban percussion, high emotion and synth hooks to die for.

                                                                                                                Put together and annotated by Bob Stanley (who also compiled the acclaimed “The Daisy Age” and “Fell From The Sun”), “Latin Freestyle” is the first compilation to cover the whole gamut of Freestyle from its early 80s breakthrough to its early 90s revival. So many classics… Lisa Lisa made the UK top ten with the 808 joy of ‘I Wonder If I Take You Home’. Stacey Q’s cosmically great ‘Two Of Hearts’ came out in 1986, while 1987 saw the likes of Company B’s ‘Fascinated’ and Exposé’s ‘Point Of No Return’ become huge UK club hits.

                                                                                                                Today, Freestyle is a scene with a solid collector’s market, and rarities like Janelle’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ sell for hundreds of dollars. It’s a classic summer soundtrack, finally condensed in one Ace Records compilation – “Latin Freestyle”.

                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                1. Point Of No Return - Expose
                                                                                                                2. Don't Be Shy (vocal/radio Mix) - Janelle
                                                                                                                3. Lover Girl - Meg
                                                                                                                4. Two Of Hearts (12'' Version) - Stacey Q
                                                                                                                5. Together Forever (radio Edit) - Lisette Melendez
                                                                                                                6. I Wonder If I Take You Home – Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam With Full Force
                                                                                                                7. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
                                                                                                                8. Let's Go (Radio Version) - Nocera
                                                                                                                9. Funky Little Beat - Connie
                                                                                                                10. Show Me - Cover Girls
                                                                                                                11. Nightime - Pretty Poison
                                                                                                                12. Fascinated (12'' Version) - Company B
                                                                                                                13. Dreamin' - Will To Power
                                                                                                                14. Baby Talk - Alisha
                                                                                                                15. Take Me In Your Arms - Lil Suzy
                                                                                                                16. Thief Of Heart - Cynthia 

                                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                                If Music Presents: You Need This: If Music Is 20 Compiled By Jean-Claude

                                                                                                                  Celebrating two decades of IF Music's scrupulous curation through its record shop, a thriving website, album reissues and compilations in collaboration with BBE Music, parties and radio shows, “IF Music Presents You Need This: 20 years” is a 9 track, double vinyl LP beautifully put together by Jean-Claude. Coming, as it does, as the 9th release in the “You Need This” series of compilations curated by Jean-Claude, this album features music that ranges from 1980 (Christine Schaller's spectacular “Fidji”) to exclusive tracks from the likes of Emanative & Liz Elensky (‘Fall Into Me’) and Tenderlonious (‘Dennison Point’) which both bring us up to the present day. It is Jean-Claude's remarkable ear for music that, as with all the previous “You Need This” releases, creates a wonderfully coherent journey through the decades across the four sides of this masterpiece of a compilation album. As mentioned earlier “You Need This: 20 Years” will be released as a double LP pressed on 180 gramme heavy vinyl, cut at 45rpm and on digital. Whether this starts, adds or completes your collection of Jean-Claude's “You Need This” series of compilations, “20 Years” is a must-have and indeed, you really do need this!

                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                  1. Sunday Sea Improvisation – Tamar Osborn
                                                                                                                  2. Fidji – Christine Schaller
                                                                                                                  3. Fall In To Me (Alternate Version) – Emanative, Liz Elensky
                                                                                                                  4. Turkish Showbiz – Atilla Engin Group
                                                                                                                  5. Dennison Point – Tenderlonious
                                                                                                                  6. Adelie (For Lady D.) – Sylvain Kassap
                                                                                                                  7. We Are Not Invisible – Ola Szmidt
                                                                                                                  8. Big Kalimba – Greetje Bijma Kwintet
                                                                                                                  9. At The Speed Of Light – Sarathy Korwar

                                                                                                                  We've had a rather tasty delivery of these - two separate releases found at the back of our distributor's warehouse after a recent de-clutter!

                                                                                                                  Banging 1995 acid on Woody McBride's Communique and Head In the Clouds labels. Not too dissimilar from the euphoric acid that’s doing the rounds at the moment.

                                                                                                                  Now these have been sitting in a box since mid 90's. So the sleeves are not that mint but the vinyl is totally fine.

                                                                                                                  "Let's Get Freaky" contains uncompromising acid trax from Dimension 13, Analogue Rencard, Dan Eben and DJ ESP. Those mid-90s drum machines are in overdrive; while distorted, gnarly 303 lines convenge on the madness. Inventive, 3-deck DJs are gonna get plenty of road miles outta these high calibre tools....


                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                  A. Dimension 13 - Diving Bell
                                                                                                                  B. Analogue Rencart - 60 On Byshies
                                                                                                                  C. Dan Eben - Overrussel
                                                                                                                  D. DJ ESP - Kleiner

                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                  Underground House

                                                                                                                    Spanning nearly three decades, "Underground House" hand picks twelve choice nuggets from the world of house music and presents them in their original long form, giving each one a subtle remaster along the way.

                                                                                                                    From Hardrive's vogue anthem "Deep Inside" way back in '93, right up to 2016's "Back In The Days" by COEO, released on one our favourite modern labels Toytonics; it's a whistle stop tour of some of the finest moments of house music history collated into a handy, reasonably priced double pack. Three tracks pair side and benefiting from a remaster, these tracks are gonna sound high fidelity and cut loud enough to play on any soundsystem.

                                                                                                                    The perfect present (and education!) for someone just starting their house music journey. Or a functional catch-all double pack for your hard working club / bar DJ. Top stuff.


                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                    DISC 1 – SIDE A
                                                                                                                    A1. Kerri Chandler & Troy Denari - The Way It Goes (Track 1)
                                                                                                                    A2. M1 - Electronic Funk (Kaje Remix)
                                                                                                                    A3. Louie Vega & Jay Sinister - Diamond Life (Old School Dub)

                                                                                                                    SIDE B
                                                                                                                    B1. Kings Of Tomorrow - In The Night
                                                                                                                    B2. Mateo & Matos - Feel The Groove
                                                                                                                    B3. Dj Gregory - Block Party

                                                                                                                    DISC 2 – SIDE C
                                                                                                                    C1. Dj Deep - Learn 2 Love
                                                                                                                    C2. Hardrive - Deep Inside
                                                                                                                    C3. I:Cube - Disco Cubizm (Daft Punk Remix)

                                                                                                                    SIDE D

                                                                                                                    D1. COEO - Back In The Days
                                                                                                                    D2. Johnick - Play The World
                                                                                                                    D3. Julien Jabre - The Stook (Main Mix)

                                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                                    Smalltown Supersound Remix Anthology Vol. 1-4 - 2002-2022

                                                                                                                      The unstoppable Smalltown Supersound provide us with a bumper 4-CD package, containing an exhaustive selection of all the remixes that have been done for the artists on the label. From the very first moments of the clattering, incidental chaos of Pita's Jkammer remix, it's clear we're in for a stylistically diverse but enthralling ride through the peripheries of electronic music. 

                                                                                                                      There are some massive names here, like Four Tet's rework of Lars Horntveth's gorgous 'Tics', or DJ Python's dubby take on Carmen Villain's 'I Trust You'. While some of the pieces here are far removed from the originals, it feels like label boss Joakim Haugland's wish for the remixes to still 'Fit the label's DNA' has been granted, offering a wonderful overview of how much can be achieved with collaborative works like these. If anything, it's good proof exactly how strong the personality of every piece on show here is, never subverting entirely to the remix but ensuring the personality of both the remixer and the remixee shine through. A stunning collection, both diverse and engrossing.  




                                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                      Barry says: A brilliantly diverse, exhaustive selection of the brilliant remixes done for Smalltown Supersound's artists, including reworks of Neneh Cherry, Kelly Lee Owens & Lindstrøm by a huge variety of guest remixers like Four Tet, Thurston Moore and Huerco S. Ace.

                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                      Vol 1
                                                                                                                      1. Jazzkammer – Jkammer Thing (Pita Remix)
                                                                                                                      2. Neneh Cherry – Spit Three Times (DJ Spinn Remix)
                                                                                                                      3. Lars Horntveth – Tics (Four Tet Remix)
                                                                                                                      4. Kelly Lee Owens – Wake Up (Loraine James Remix)
                                                                                                                      5. Neneh Cherry & The Thing - Accordion (Jim O`Rourke Remix)
                                                                                                                      6. Bendik Giske - Adjust (Total Freedom Remix)
                                                                                                                      7. Lindstrøm – Quiet Place To Live (Todd Rundgren Remix)
                                                                                                                      8. Jazzkammer – Freemix Norwave (Thurston Moore Remix)
                                                                                                                      9. Tussle - Warning (JD Twitch's Optimo Fuckhead Remix)
                                                                                                                      10. Lindstrøm – The Contemporary Fix (EYE Remix)
                                                                                                                      11. Jazzkammer – Chk Error Remix (Merzbow Remix)

                                                                                                                      Vol 2
                                                                                                                      1. Lindstrøm – Call Me Anytime (Oneohtrix Point Never Remix)
                                                                                                                      2. Carmen Villain - Borders (Klara Lewis Remix)
                                                                                                                      3. Prins Thomas - H (The Orb Orbient Mix)
                                                                                                                      4. Kelly Lee Owens – Corner Of My Sky Feat John Cale (Coby Sey Remix)
                                                                                                                      5. Carmen Villain – Carmen Villain (Actress Remix)
                                                                                                                      6. Prins Thomas – D (Hieroglyphic Being Remix)
                                                                                                                      7. Sunburned Hand Of The Man - The Parakeet Beat (Bjørn Torske Remix)
                                                                                                                      8. Todd Rundgren – Anything (vocal Outtake, Prins Thomas Edit)
                                                                                                                      9. Todd Rundgren/Emil Nikolaisen/Hans-Peter Lindstrøm - Lind (Bifrost Mix By EYE)
                                                                                                                      10. Jazzkammer – Bolomo Vinkingo Lanidelos (Reynols Remix)

                                                                                                                      Vol 3
                                                                                                                      A Collection Of Disco, Balearic, Dub Remixes
                                                                                                                      1. Neneh Cherry - Kong (Parris Remix)
                                                                                                                      2. Arp – The Past (Studio Version)
                                                                                                                      3. Bjørn Torske - Night Call (Idjut Boys' Green Beating Version)
                                                                                                                      4. Lindstrøm & Christabelle - Lovesick (Four Tet Remix)
                                                                                                                      5. Andre Bratten - Pax Americana (Scan 7 Remix)
                                                                                                                      6. Prins Thomas – Ambitions (Isolee Remix)
                                                                                                                      7. Carmen Villain – Subtle Bodies (Huerco S Remix)
                                                                                                                      8. Bendik Giske – Cruising (Laurel Halo Remix)
                                                                                                                      9. Todd Rundgren/Emil Nikolaisen/Hans-Peter Lindstrøm – Put Your
                                                                                                                      Arms Around Me (Stereolab/High Llamas Remix)
                                                                                                                      10. Bjørn Torske – Nitten Nitti (DJ Harvey's Not Normal Remix)

                                                                                                                      Vol 4
                                                                                                                      1. Carmen Villain – I Trust You (DJ Python Remix)
                                                                                                                      2. Lindstrøm – Faar-i-kaal (Charli XCX Vs Twin Idol Remix)
                                                                                                                      3. Neneh Cherry & Robyn – Out Of The Black (Joe Godard Remix)
                                                                                                                      4. Lindstrøm – Vos-Sako-Rv (Fred Falke Remix)
                                                                                                                      5. K-X-P - 18 Hours Of Love (An Optimo (Espacio) Mix)
                                                                                                                      6. Prins Thomas – C (I:Cube Remix)
                                                                                                                      7. Neneh Cherry – Everything (Villalobos & Loderbauer Vilod Remix) 8. Prins Thomas – C (Ricardo Villalobos Remix)
                                                                                                                      9. Prins Thomas – Urmannen (DJ Nobu Remix)
                                                                                                                      10. Tussle – Yume No Mori (Alexander Hacke Remix) 

                                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                                      Brazilian Vibes

                                                                                                                        2LP vinyl featuring : Cibelle, Masters At Work, José Padilla, Tom & Joyce, Jazzanova, Quantic, Bebel Gilberto, Dj Gregory, Salomé De Bahia, Suba, The Boyz From Brazil, Negrocan, Mo’Horizons, Flavia Coelho...

                                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                        DISC 1 – SIDE A
                                                                                                                        A1. DJ Gregory Feat. Salomé De Bahia - Tourment D'Amour
                                                                                                                        A2. Bebel Gilberto - August Day Song
                                                                                                                        A3. Jazzanova - Fedime'S Flight
                                                                                                                        A4. David K Feat. Rolando Faria - Mas Que Nada (David K Remix)

                                                                                                                        SIDE B
                                                                                                                        B1. Trüby Trio - A Go Go
                                                                                                                        B2. Beatfanatic - Jogando Capoiera
                                                                                                                        B3. Quantic - Mishaps Happening (Prins Tomas Edit)
                                                                                                                        B4. Minus 8 - White (New Vocal Version)

                                                                                                                        DISC 2 – SIDE C
                                                                                                                        C1. Salome De Bahia - Outro Lugar (Bob Sinclar Remix)
                                                                                                                        C2. Tom & Joyce - Para Bailar
                                                                                                                        C3. The Boyz From Brazil - Hi-Fi Trumpet (The Boyz From Brazil Remix)
                                                                                                                        C4. Kazam Feat. Flavia Cuelho - Misterio
                                                                                                                        C5. Suba Feat. Cibelle - Felicidade (Buscemi Remix)

                                                                                                                        SIDE D
                                                                                                                        D1. Masters At Work Feat. Lilliana Chachian - Brazilian Beat (Kenny Dope Mix)
                                                                                                                        D2. Mo' Horizons - Hit The Road Jack (Pé Na Estrada) (Radio Version)
                                                                                                                        D3. Negrocan - Cada Vez (Grant Nelson Vocal Mix Edit)
                                                                                                                        D4. José Padilla - Bossa Rosa
                                                                                                                        D5. Almeidinha Do El Gringo - Chorando Sim

                                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                                        Funk Vinyls

                                                                                                                          All the essential tracks of Funk, sung by the greatest legends of the genre, gathered in a double vinyl, with Johnny "Guitar" Watson - Imagination - Grandmaster Flash - James Brown - Loleatta Holloway - The Whispers - First Choice - Barry White - The Sugarhill Gang - Syl Johnson.


                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                          DISC 1 –
                                                                                                                          SIDE A

                                                                                                                          A1. Imagination - Just An Illusion
                                                                                                                          A2. Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
                                                                                                                          A3. Bobby Byrd - Back From The Dead
                                                                                                                          A4. Johnny Guitar Watson - Superman Lover
                                                                                                                          A5. Barry White - Change
                                                                                                                          SIDE B
                                                                                                                          B1. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
                                                                                                                          B2. The Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
                                                                                                                          B3. Gwen McCrae - All This Love I'm Givin'
                                                                                                                          B4. Syl Johnson - Ms. Fine Brown Frame
                                                                                                                          B5. Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa

                                                                                                                          DISC 2 –
                                                                                                                          SIDE C

                                                                                                                          C1. Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots
                                                                                                                          C2. James Brown - Funky Men
                                                                                                                          C3. The Salsoul Orchestra Feat. Loleatta Holloway - Runaway
                                                                                                                          C4. Traks - Long Train Runnin'
                                                                                                                          C5. First Choice - Let No Man Put Asunder
                                                                                                                          SIDE D
                                                                                                                          D1. Fat Larry’s Band - Act Like You Know (Radio Mix)
                                                                                                                          D2. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
                                                                                                                          D3. Loleatta Holloway - Love Sensation (Original 7” Version)
                                                                                                                          D4. Positive Force - We Got The Funk
                                                                                                                          D5. Imagination - Music & Lights
                                                                                                                          D6. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                          Gespensterland

                                                                                                                            Over the last ten years a strange mycelium was sprouting from the ground of Germany’s sound topography, going widely unnoticed while creeping its way up through the copse of the ubiquitous “Neo-Kraut”, “Diskurs-Pop” and the like. We’re talking about a small underground network of artists and projects with poetic, mysterious names such as Brannten Schnüre, Baldruin, Kirschstein, Freundliche Kreisel and Balint Brösel. Operating in the margins and intersections of folklore, experimental electronics, dreams and nightmares, the “Gespensterland” LP archives and compiles their magic works for the very first time and already today it stands as a contemporary testament with an auratic presence comparable to that of Pordenone’s “Great Complotto”.

                                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                                            Speedy Wunderground - The Dubs - Vol. 1

                                                                                                                              Speedy Wunderground - the revered London-based indie label headed up by producer Dan Carey alongside Alexis Smith and Pierre Hall has had numerous professional accolades, personal triumphs and evolved vastly in the last few years at a staggering pace. To note a few of these - Awards: (‘Best Small Label’ at the AIM awards and ‘UK Producer of The Year’ at the Music Producer Guild Awards for Carey). Having released debut singles/early material from a wide range of now well-established acts including: Squid, black midi, Black Country, New Road, Loyle Carner, Kae Tempest, The Lounge Society to name a few, alongside critical praise for Carey across a range of successful production work (Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C. etc) and huge acclaim for the label itself, with The Quietus effusing: ‘The label has become genuinely prestigious. It is not ridiculous to wonder whether one day it will be looked back upon with the same reverence as labels like Factory, Sarah, Zoo or Creation receive today.’

                                                                                                                              To celebrate they are releasing a limited edition 7” box set (only 250 copies) containing 10 discs, 20 tracks of the original Savage Gary (Dan Carey) dub remixes from their now iconic singles series.

                                                                                                                              Includes reworkings of tracks by: Archie Bronson Outfit, Toy, Natasha Khan, Scottibrains, JUCE!, Kae Tempest, Loyle Carner, Telegram, Teleman, Peluché, Melt Yourself Down, DEWEY, black midi, Black Country, New Road, All We Are, Alex Kapranos, Tiña, Pynch, PVA, Brodka, moa moa, deep tan and Honeyglaze.

                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                              1a – Archie Bronson Outfit - Mr Dan’s Dead Duck Dub
                                                                                                                              1b – Toy & Natasha Khan - (Here Comes) Dub Bride
                                                                                                                              2a – Scottibrains - Mr Dan's Shut Eye Dub
                                                                                                                              2b - JUCE! - Mr Dan's No Brain Dub
                                                                                                                              3a – Kae Tempest & Loyle Carner - Guts - Mr Dan's Balloon Dub
                                                                                                                              3b – Telegram - Mr Dan's Inside Out Dub
                                                                                                                              4a – Teleman - Mr Dan's Strange Dubby Nations
                                                                                                                              4b – Peluché - Mr Dan's Gammy Eye Dub
                                                                                                                              5a – Melt Yourself Down - Mr Dan's Another Dub
                                                                                                                              5b – DEWEY - Mr Dan's Dub Me Over
                                                                                                                              6a – Black Midi - Savage Gary's Dbdbdb
                                                                                                                              6b – Black Country, New Road - Athen’s, France - Savage Gary’s Takedown Dub
                                                                                                                              7a – All We Are & Alex Kapranos - Heart Attack - Savage Gary’s Remix
                                                                                                                              7b – Tiña - Dicks In The Dub
                                                                                                                              8a – Pynch - Orla Carey’s Pynch Your Lights Out Dub
                                                                                                                              8b – PVA - Savage Gary's Christmas Dub
                                                                                                                              9a – Brodka & Scottibrains - Wrong Dub Party
                                                                                                                              9b – Moa Moa - Savage Gary’s Candy Dub
                                                                                                                              10a – Deep Tan - Savage Gary’s Furry Flash
                                                                                                                              10b – Honeyglaze - Savage Gary's Robber Dub Dub Remix

                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                              Tokyo Glow

                                                                                                                                The selection on ‘Tokyo Glow’ starts with 'Kimugare' a relaxed mid-tempo track by Kumi Nakamura, actually a famous actress who only recorded one album in 1980 for Columbia. The set continues and flows effortlessly with the sunshine grooves of Miyuki Maki, Hatsumi Shibata and cult keyboard player Hiroshi Sato before the pace starts going faster and funkier with New Generation Company, Kengo Kurozumi - with his superb boogie, 'Juggler' - and one of the queens of the genre, Hitomi 'Penny' Tohyama with 'Tuxedo Connection'. Another fine example on the set is the mid-tempo groove of "I Wander All Alone Part III" by New Generation Company, an aggregate group of some of the best Japanese session musicians led by arranger Katz Hoshi and including Hiroyuki Namba (key), Kazuo Shiina (gtr) and Yutaka Uehara (ds) who all played with Tatsuro Yamashita among many others.

                                                                                                                                There are many other excellent examples in 'Tokyo Glow', showcasing the diversity and specificity of Japanese City Pop during the late 70s and 80s.

                                                                                                                                Nippon Columbia opened their much-guarded vaults to curator DJ Natoya. Tracks were remastered in Tokyo and the result, ‘Tokyo Glow’, is a unique insight into a most creative period in Japanese music.

                                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                A1. Kumi Nakamura - Kimagure
                                                                                                                                A2. Miyuki Maki - Indo No Michibata
                                                                                                                                A3. Haruyoshi Yamashina - Osake To Joke
                                                                                                                                A4. Sumiko Yamagata - Natsu No Hikari Ni
                                                                                                                                A5. Hatsumi Shibata - Party Is Over
                                                                                                                                B1. Makoto Iwabuchi - Moonlight Flight
                                                                                                                                B2. Hiroshi Sato - Saigo No Tejina
                                                                                                                                B3. Arakawa Band - Paradise's Dream
                                                                                                                                B4. New Generation Company - I Wander All Alone (part III)
                                                                                                                                C1. Kiyohiko Ozaki - Ojosan Oteyawarakani
                                                                                                                                C2. Kengo Kurozumi - Juggler
                                                                                                                                C3. Ken Nishizaki - Koi No Paradigm
                                                                                                                                C4. Jadoes - Simply Another Love
                                                                                                                                D1. Midori Hara - Aamar Jabar
                                                                                                                                D2. Hitomi 'Penny' Tohyama - Tuxedo Connection
                                                                                                                                D3. Mizuki Koyama - Oh! Daddy
                                                                                                                                D4. Haruo Chikada & Vibra-Tones - Sofa Bed Blues
                                                                                                                                D5. Mitsuko Horie - Chigasaki Memory

                                                                                                                                Next up on Toolroom’s 4-track vinyl sampler series is another tasty collab from label founder, Mark Knight with legendary House DJ and producer Todd Terry and the Darryl James & David Anthony Project. Diving straight back into that classic 90’s House sound, Mark Knight delivers a taste of his finest production to date after unearthing Todd Terry’s edit of ‘Buddah’ by Darryl James & David Anthony Project, shaping up a seriously killer reworking of this gem fresh for the dance floor in 2023.

                                                                                                                                Next up, renowned German selector Eddie Thoneick makes a label debut with his club orientated big room weapon ‘Take It Back’. Taking it back straight through to the dance floor, Eddie Thoneick has become a name synonymous with high quality productions, providing remixes for Armand Van Helden, Steve Angello, Bob Sinclar and David Guetta. Eddie’s chunky production style shines through on ‘Take It Back’, offering up a slice of raw Tech House with deep, rumbling bass lines, metallic percussive elements and a resonating hook which will cause uproar in any club its played in.

                                                                                                                                Up next is another heater from DJ, producer and Toolroom Academy tutor Pete Griffiths who drops what can only be described as a House anthem in the making, with his brand-new track ‘Get Together’. A peak time record that sees Pete Griffiths dive deep into the sound of 90’s nostalgia, dropping a seriously well-produced and classy House banger. Also featuring on the record is American R&B, Gospel vocalist Ann Nesby, formerly the lead vocalist of the Sounds of Blackness ensemble who brings her powerful vocals to the forefront, elevating this release to anthemic status.

                                                                                                                                Last but not least, Hungarian duo Muzzaik return to the label with StadiumX on their collab track ‘Echoes’. Together, Muzzaik and StadiumX bring their signature sound to Toolroom with ‘Echoes’, a record that’ll command any dance floor it’s dropped on. Featuring a toughened-up groove, rolling bass line, and chopped vocal cuts mixed with just the right amount of edge.

                                                                                                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                Matt says: Came to see what Todd Terry and Mark Knight were up to, stayed and partied hard on that Pete Griffiths' track which deploys shirt-lifting, table-dancing, rafter-swinging pianos and vintage female vox with a degree of devastation rarely witnessed across the modern soundscape. Pack a change of gruds!

                                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                A1. Mark Knight, Todd Terry, James Hurr (Feat. Darryl James, David Anthony) - Make You Happy
                                                                                                                                A2. Eddie Thoneick - Take It Back
                                                                                                                                B1. Pete Griffiths (Feat. Ebony Soul, Ann Nesby) - Get Together
                                                                                                                                B2. Muzzaik, Stadiumx - Echoes

                                                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                                                Tell Everybody! (21st Century Juke Joint Blues From Easy Eye Sound)

                                                                                                                                  Like tributaries feeding a mighty river, the blues encompasses myriad genres and artists – no two alike – but all comprising a powerful current that flows through the rich history of contemporary music itself. Tell Everybody! (21st Century Juke Joint Blues From Easy Eye Sound), a compilation of new recordings from across the blues spectrum, is a payment of respect and admiration for the musicians carrying this American tradition into this century and beyond.

                                                                                                                                  The album features artists all recorded at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville and includes new recordings from Auerbach himself, as well as modern titans The Black Keys. From GRAMMY®-nominated blues artists RL Boyce and Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, to lost gems by the departed Leo "Bud" Welch and the storied Ohio guitar legend Glenn Schwartz, to new voices of the blues like Nat Myers, Gabe Carter, and Moonrisers, this compilation is a remarkable journey in 12 songs, a stunning perspective on an artform whose legacy is living and breathing in modern music.

                                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                  Coal Black Mattie - RL Boyce
                                                                                                                                  Tell Everybody - Robert Finley
                                                                                                                                  Tall Shadow - Moonrisers
                                                                                                                                  Every Chance I Get (I Want You In The Flesh) - Dan Auerbach
                                                                                                                                  Catfish Blues (Mono) - Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
                                                                                                                                  Anything You Need - Gabe Carter
                                                                                                                                  Willow Witchin' - Nat Myers
                                                                                                                                  Don't Let The Devil Ride (Mono) - Leo Bud Welch
                                                                                                                                  No Lovin' - The Black Keys
                                                                                                                                  Daughter Of Zion (Featuring Joe Walsh) - Glenn Schwartz
                                                                                                                                  Buffalo Road - Gabe Carter
                                                                                                                                  Collinwood Fire - Glenn Schwartz 

                                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                                  Eccentric Northern Soul

                                                                                                                                    Northern soul floor fillers of the Eccentric variety. Compiling 17 handpicked gems from across the Numeroverse, this album keeps the faith for both newcomers and veterans alike. Soaring vocals, driving beats, and syrupy strings... expect a blend of classic Motown-inspired sounds with a unique British flair that is sure to get your feet moving. The only northern soul record you’ll ever need. 

                                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                    1. Out Of Sights - Tears Don’t Care
                                                                                                                                    2. The Sequins - He’s A Flirt
                                                                                                                                    3. Helene Smith - Thrills And Chills
                                                                                                                                    4. Morris Chestnut - Too Darn Soulful
                                                                                                                                    5. The Sensations - Demanding Man
                                                                                                                                    6. The Extremes - How I Need Your Love
                                                                                                                                    7. Ed Crook - That’s Alright
                                                                                                                                    8. Carl Henderson - That Girl
                                                                                                                                    9. Bob & Fred - I’ll Be On My Way
                                                                                                                                    10. Elvin Spencer - Lift This Hurt
                                                                                                                                    11. Syl Johnson - One Way Ticket To Nowhere
                                                                                                                                    12. Eula Cooper - Standing By Love
                                                                                                                                    13. Barbara Stant - My Mind HoldsOn To Yesterday
                                                                                                                                    14. Ty Karim - Lighten Up Baby
                                                                                                                                    15. Stormy - I Won’t Stop To Cry
                                                                                                                                    16. Royal Jesters - Use Your Head
                                                                                                                                    17. Otis Brown - I’m Ready For Love

                                                                                                                                    Various Artists

                                                                                                                                    Mainstream Disco Funk

                                                                                                                                      In the mid-70s, Bob Shad's cult New York Jazz label Mainstream Records turned to the burgeoning underground Disco scene and released a handful of great singles produced by the likes of Tommy Stewart, Jimmy Roach or Bert DeCoteaux. Featuring artists from the early Disco hotbed including South Side Coalition, Chocolate Syrup and Three Ounces of Love, these singles, proving Shad's great flair, accompanied the rise of the New York club and block party culture that was going to revolutionise the musical landscape a few years later. Most of the singles are officially reissued here on vinyl for the first time, with Three Ounces of Love's "Disco Man" full mix previously unissued on vinyl. Remastered by Colorsound Studio in Paris, with liner notes by Charles Waring.

                                                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                      A1. The Grand Jury - Music Is Fun To Me (instrumental)
                                                                                                                                      A2. The Grand Jury - Music Is Fun To Me (vocal)
                                                                                                                                      A3. South Side Coalition - (Don't You Wanna) Get Down Get Down)
                                                                                                                                      A5. Three Ounces Of Love - Disco Man (part 1 & 2)
                                                                                                                                      B1. Crystal Image - Gonna Have A Good Time (instrumental)
                                                                                                                                      B2. Crystal Image - Gonna Have A Good Time (vocal)
                                                                                                                                      B3. Lenny Welch - A Hundred Pounds Of Pain
                                                                                                                                      B4. Prophecy - What Ever's Your Sign (You Got To Be Mine) (part 1)
                                                                                                                                      B5. Prophecy - What Ever's Your Sign (You Got To Be Mine) (part 2)
                                                                                                                                      B6. The Dramatics - No Rebate On Love
                                                                                                                                      B7. The Electric Ladies - Nothing Between Us

                                                                                                                                      Various Artists

                                                                                                                                      Bill Brewster: Late Night Tales Presents After Dark Vespertine

                                                                                                                                        Esteemed scribe, proper DJ, and discreetly deft twiddler Bill Brewster, drops the latest instalment in his ‘After Dark’ series, for Late Night Tales.

                                                                                                                                        A throbbing, louche and leisurely affair, groove is very much at the heart of this freestyle selection, a vibe which Bill de- scribes as “a basement, a red light and a sound system. Or, as the Beastie’s once rapped, slow and low, that is the tempo”.

                                                                                                                                        There’s Hawaiian drum machine bossa balearica from Island Band, percussive afro post punk from Czech jazz singer Jana Koubkova, and breathy-bubbling-dubwise-slap-bass-soul from Debbe & The Code.

                                                                                                                                        There’s also sultry deep house mood music from Lanowa, infectious bouncy jazz funk breaks from Canada High, and Nail’s life affirming re-edit of singer songwriter Gilbert O Sullivan’s electro pop gem ‘So What’.

                                                                                                                                        Bill’s own studio skills are present and correct too, featuring an undulating bassy version of country troubadour Jeb Loy Nichols, reworked along Alex Tepper under their Hotel Motel moniker, and a chugged-up squelchy disco take on Khruangbin, this time paired with Raj Gupta, as Mang Dynasty.

                                                                                                                                        Chock full of exclusives, tracks are either completely brand new, or available digitally for the first time, whilst others are wallet-rinsing rarities if purchased elsewhere. Whichever way you slice it though, every tune is a highlight, working equally well as standalone nuggets, or within Bill’s fluidly cohesive mix.

                                                                                                                                        Whether he’s taking the roof off a club with his unique selection of deep and tough house music, enchanting a backroom with a genre-bending set of disco, Balearic, rock and hip hop or playing chillout music in a bay in Croatia, Bill Brewster is the man for all occasions.

                                                                                                                                        In a former life, Bill was a punk rocker, a chef and also the co-editor of football magazine When Saturday Comes but has been a record nerd all of his life. He began DJing in the 1980s, but came into his own in the early 1990s, particularly during a two-year stint in New York running DMC’s office, where nights at the Sound Factory and hanging out with Danny Tenaglia gave him the musical grounding you can still hear in his music today.

                                                                                                                                        Bill was also one of the founding residents at Fabric in London, a position he held for five years. There are few still playing regularly today that have his dedication, eclecticism and encyclopedic knowledge of music.

                                                                                                                                        His parallel life is as a writer, and with his long-term part- ner-in-crime Frank Broughton, they have written four books together, including the acclaimed ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’ (latest edition published last July), ‘How To DJ (Prop- erly)’ and ‘The Record Players’. The pair are also behind the legendary DJhistory.com and their party, Low Life, has been running for nearly 30 years.

                                                                                                                                        He has been working in the industry’s fringes for over 40 years including the running of various labels from Twisted UK and Forensic in the ’90s to Disco Sucks and Anorak in the noughties.

                                                                                                                                        He is one of NTS radio’s new residents for 2023 and his ‘Low Life Loves You’ show is available on the first Tuesday of every month.

                                                                                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                        Barry says: A smooth as silk collection of deep lounging groovers, airy disco numbers and thumping percussion, brought together with Bill Brewster's incomparable musical ear. A thoroughly rewarding collection.

                                                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                        2LP
                                                                                                                                        A1 Island Band – Idle Hours 4:55
                                                                                                                                        A2 Chaz Jankel – Manon Manon 4.56
                                                                                                                                        A3 Gilbert O’Sullivan – So What (Nail Edit) 8.44*
                                                                                                                                        B1 Rheinzand – Kills And Kisses (Scorpio Twins Remix) 8.10*
                                                                                                                                        B2 Canada High – Le Chiffre 5.02*
                                                                                                                                        B3 Lanowa – Burning Up 6.38*
                                                                                                                                        C1 Khruangbin – So We Won’t Forget (Mang Dynasty Irreverent Dub) 7.16*
                                                                                                                                        C2 Fernando – 1998 7.00*
                                                                                                                                        C3 Debbe & The Code – Code Of Love 6.02
                                                                                                                                        D1 Jana Koubková - Nijána 6.15
                                                                                                                                        D2 IPG V Hot Toddy – Open Space 7.32*
                                                                                                                                        D3 Smashed Atoms & Backdoor Man – Hey Dreamer 6.50*
                                                                                                                                        *After Dark Vinyl Exclusive

                                                                                                                                        CD
                                                                                                                                        1.T.O.E – Infinite Consciousness*
                                                                                                                                        2.Island Band – Idle Hours
                                                                                                                                        3.Jana Koubková - Nijána
                                                                                                                                        4.Dan Wainwright – Come Home*
                                                                                                                                        5.Jeb Loy Nichols – Don’t Drop Me (Hotel Motel Remix)*
                                                                                                                                        6.Nick Munday – Drum Lock
                                                                                                                                        7.Khruangbin – So We Won’t Forget (Mang Dynasty Irreverent Dub)*
                                                                                                                                        8.Rhythm Plate – We Were Made To Be Artists*
                                                                                                                                        9.Debbe & The Code – Code Of Love*
                                                                                                                                        10.Lanowa – Burning Up*
                                                                                                                                        11.Gilbert O’Sullivan – So What (Nail Edit)*
                                                                                                                                        12.Canada High – Le Chiffre
                                                                                                                                        13.Smashed Atoms & Backdoor Man – Hey Dreamer*
                                                                                                                                        14.Gus Paterson – Arphicelago*
                                                                                                                                        15.Fernando - 1998*
                                                                                                                                        16.IPG V Hot Toddy – Open Space*
                                                                                                                                        17.Carl Finlow – Hyperkagome*
                                                                                                                                        18.Rheinzand – Kills And Kisses (Scorpio Twins Remix)*
                                                                                                                                        19.Chaz Jankel – Manon Manon
                                                                                                                                        * After Dark Exclusive

                                                                                                                                        Salford City Records treat us to a various artists EP of new originals that fall remarkably in line with the rest of the label's piano house and rave reissues that they've faithfully dished out to us over the last 12 months.

                                                                                                                                        Featuring producer MiTM aka Eddie Taylor, and singer songwriter Shelby Carmel - both from Leeds - the EP features three original tracks plus a mash-up style remix of eurodance project JK vs. Nicole J McCloud cleverly entitled "You Make Me Rock The House".

                                                                                                                                        MiTM opens with the rampant piano riifs and fruity vox of "Nasty'er" - which seems to combine Fantazia-era handbag house stylings and the fairground qualities of happy hardcore into a dizzying sugar rush of enjoyment.

                                                                                                                                        Next up, MiTM is joined by James Sammon aka The Pianoman - responsible for Maxime's classics such as "Cast A Spell", and "Tribute To Asha" - for a ingenious mashup which features Nicole's "Rock The House" vocal over JK's "You Make Me Feel Good" instrumental - an instant piano house anthem and one of the crowning glories of the series so far!

                                                                                                                                        Side B sees MiTM hit the accelerator with "Loving You" - utilizing JX's "Son Of A Gun" vocal to devastating effect whilst a jubilant and funky piano and bass groove ensure arms aloft and spirits high. Finally, Shelby Carmel concludes the EP in mighty fine style with an exceptional cover of True Faith's "Take Me Away" - singing the vocal herself, adding fizzy synth stabs and switching up the original's breakbeat for a more 4/4 pounder which flips into an cheeky bassline / 4X4 drop after the breakdown; adding her own personality onto this bona fide rave anthem.

                                                                                                                                        Absolutely top drawer stuff from start to finish. Relive the feels of that golden 90s period with the Salford City Records massive! 


                                                                                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                        Matt says: One of my favourites from SCR - not least due to that amazing JK vs. Nicole mash-up. Although retrotastic in nature these are relatively new cuts from the crew - for those with a Maximes, Bowlers or Angles itch they need to scratch.

                                                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                        A1. MiTM - Nasty'er Original Mix
                                                                                                                                        A2. JK VS Nicole - You Make Me Rock The House (Pianoman MITM Bootleg Mix)

                                                                                                                                        B1. MiTM - Loving You Original Mix
                                                                                                                                        B2. Shelby Carmel -Take Me Away

                                                                                                                                        Various Artists

                                                                                                                                        Come Together - Adventures On The Indie Dancefloor 1989-1992

                                                                                                                                          • 4 CD box set celebrating the Madchester/baggy scene and the indie dance crossover.

                                                                                                                                          • Featuring The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, The Charlatans and more.

                                                                                                                                          • With tracks presented in their extended mixes as played at clubs such as The Hacienda.

                                                                                                                                          As the Berlin Wall came down and a new decade beckoned, indie and dance collided and bands like The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and The Charlatans spearheaded a new music movement dubbed ‘baggy’ or ‘Madchester’. While the focus was on Manchester, it was an explosion that stretched from the Glasgow area with The Soup Dragons and Primal Scream to Liverpool with The Farm, Leeds with the Bridewell Taxis and Flowered Up in London.

                                                                                                                                          The ‘Madchester’ sound incorporated elements of 60s psychedelia, 80s indie, 70s funk and contemporary house and hip hop; 808 State were an electronic dance act, The Stone Roses, a guitar band with a funky rhythm section, Inspiral Carpets used a Farfisa organ associated with 1960s garage punk and Happy Mondays played a truly unique blend of indie funk.

                                                                                                                                          The Hacienda night club in Manchester co-owned by New Order was a catalyst and cultural centre for this music explosion, having played US house music from 1987. Another influence was the increasing availability of MDMA in the city.

                                                                                                                                          Remixes were an important part of the indie dance crossover scene and 12” remixes here include Paul Oakenfold ’s pioneering ‘Think About The Future Mix’ of Happy Mondays’ ‘W.F.L.’, Terry Farley’s mixes of Primal Scream’s ‘Come Together’ and The Soup Dragons’ ‘I’m Free’ and Andy Weatherall’s reconstruction of James’ ‘Come Home’.

                                                                                                                                          Also included are other indie bands who embraced dance music after discovering sampling and the new music technology including Aberdeen’s The Shamen who’d started out as a psychedelic guitar band before evolving into a dance act and Stourbridge’s self-styled grebos, Pop Will Eat Itself whose music metamorphosised from pop punk into a hybrid of rock, hip hop and dance.

                                                                                                                                          Hits include The Stone Roses ‘Fool’s Gold’ (UK #9) and Happy Mondays ‘Step On’ (UK #5) plus there’s dancefloor favourites such as The Charlatans’ debut Hammond groove ‘Indian Rope’ and rarities including the excellent but forgotten ‘Perfect Person’ by Sinister Groove.

                                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                          DISC ONE:
                                                                                                                                          1 Happy Mondays - W.F.L. ‘Think About The Future’ Mix (The Paul Oakenfold Mix)
                                                                                                                                          2 Inspiral Carpets – Joe
                                                                                                                                          3 808 State – Pacific State – Origin (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          4 James - Come Home (Weatherall Remix A.k.a. Skunk Weed Skank Mix)
                                                                                                                                          5 The Farm - Stepping Stone (12” Ghost Dance Mix)
                                                                                                                                          6 Hypnotone – Dream Beam (Ben Chapman Remix)
                                                                                                                                          7 New Fast Automatic Daffodils – Big (Baka)
                                                                                                                                          8 Paris Angels – All On You (Perfume) (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          9 The Bridewell Taxis – Spirit (LFO Decision Remix)
                                                                                                                                          10 Electronic – Get The Message (DNA Groove Mix)
                                                                                                                                          Future Sound Of London – Papua New Guinea (12” Original Mix AKA Dali Mix)
                                                                                                                                          11 The Beloved – The Sun Rising (Danny’s Love Is… Remix)
                                                                                                                                          12 The Times – Manchester (Single Version)
                                                                                                                                          13 Candy Flip – Strawberry Fields Forever (Raspberry Ripple Remix)

                                                                                                                                          DISC TWO:
                                                                                                                                          1 The Stone Roses – Fools Gold 9.53
                                                                                                                                          2 The Charlatans – Indian Rope
                                                                                                                                          3 Moonflowers – Get Higher (Rather Large In The Bristol Area Mix)
                                                                                                                                          4 Northside - Shall We Take A Trip (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          5 The Mock Turtles - Can You Dig It?
                                                                                                                                          6 Spin – Scratches (In The Sand)
                                                                                                                                          7 World Of Twist – She’s A Rainbow (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          8 Sinister Groove – Perfect Person
                                                                                                                                          9 Spirea X – Re: Action
                                                                                                                                          10 The Candy Skins – For What It’s Worth
                                                                                                                                          11 Honey Smugglers – You Are The Sun
                                                                                                                                          12 Airhead – Counting Sheep
                                                                                                                                          13 The Telescopes – Celeste
                                                                                                                                          14 The Hollow Men – Thrilled
                                                                                                                                          15 Spacemen 3 – Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here) (12” Version)

                                                                                                                                          DISC THREE:
                                                                                                                                          1 Primal Scream – Come Together (Terry Farley
                                                                                                                                          Extended 12” Mix)
                                                                                                                                          2 Flowered Up – It’s On
                                                                                                                                          3 Saint Etienne – Kiss And Make Up (Midsummer Madness Mix)
                                                                                                                                          4 Inspiral Carpets – Commercial Reign
                                                                                                                                          5 The Shamen – Pro>Gen (Land Of Oz Mix)
                                                                                                                                          6 Intastella – Century (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          7 Happy Mondays – Step On (Twisting My Melon Mix)
                                                                                                                                          8 The Primitives – You Are The Way (Re-Ravishing Mix)
                                                                                                                                          9 The Wendys – The Sun's Going To Shine For Me Soon
                                                                                                                                          10 Chapterhouse – Pearl (12” Version)
                                                                                                                                          11 Raintree County – Mad Dog
                                                                                                                                          12 King Of The Slums - Bear Wiv Me (Flourescent Mix)
                                                                                                                                          13 A Certain Ratio – Twenty Seven Forever (12” Version)

                                                                                                                                          DISC FOUR:
                                                                                                                                          1 The Soup Dragons - I’m Free (Terry Farley Boys Own Remix)
                                                                                                                                          2 Stereo MC’s – Connected
                                                                                                                                          3 Ruthless Rap Assassins – And It Wasn’t A Dream (Dare To Be Aware Mix)
                                                                                                                                          4 MC Tunes Versus 808 State – Tunes Splits The Atom (Original Rap)
                                                                                                                                          5 That Petrol Emotion – Tingle (Hard Boppin’ Mix)
                                                                                                                                          6 Julian Cope – Love L.U.V. (Beautiful Love Remix)
                                                                                                                                          7 Jesus Jones - Real Real Real (Rhythm 3 - Ben Chapman "Spaced" 12” Mix)
                                                                                                                                          8 The Charlatans – Opportunity Three
                                                                                                                                          9 The Dylans – Lemon Afternoon
                                                                                                                                          10 Pop Will Eat Itself – X,Y And Zee (Electric Sunshine Style)
                                                                                                                                          11 Stan – My Delight (Extended Mix)
                                                                                                                                          12 Cud – Magic (Extended Farsley Mix)
                                                                                                                                          13 Blow-Up – World (Long Version)
                                                                                                                                          14 The Popguns – Crazy
                                                                                                                                          15 Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine – After The Watershed (Early Learning The Hard Way)

                                                                                                                                          Various Artists

                                                                                                                                          Jura Soundsystem Presents Transmission One

                                                                                                                                            Since they made their entrance on the reissue stage in 2016 (with the essential reissue of "Fire In My Heart" no less), Isle Of Jura have dropped nothing but fire, proving to have a formidible ear for an unheard hit. Now the crew come through with the first in a series of compilations which blend Dub, Ambient, Downtempo, Boogie and Proto House with a focus on music never before released on Vinyl, sought after out of print titles and some special versions edited specifically for the album.
                                                                                                                                            The intention with this project was to delve deeper into the reissue pond and unearth some lesser known tracks and artists. Highlights include Smackos' (AKA Legowelt) ambient epic ‘We Can Watch Alf In The Hotel Room’, never before released on Vinyl, the dub / psych hybrid of Minus Group’s ‘Black Shadow’, Kash’s sought after ‘Percussion Sundance’ and special edits of Ken Dang and Tabou Combo. As if that weren't enough to tickle your pickle, then the four ambient tools the Jura Soundsystem have cooked up for the finale totally take the cake.

                                                                                                                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                            Patrick says: After a string of excellent reissues over the past two years, Isle Of Jura drop their first compilation, a mega set of not-on-vinyl heat, out of print excellence and specially edited bangers for disco, house, downtempo and dub fans. Maximum respect!

                                                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                            1. Smackos - We Can Watch Alf In The Hotel Room
                                                                                                                                            2. Astral Engineering - Seashore Dub
                                                                                                                                            3. Minus Group - Black Shadow
                                                                                                                                            4. Ken Dang - Born In Borneo (Jura Soundsystem Edit)
                                                                                                                                            5. Trevor Bastow - Integration
                                                                                                                                            6. Kash - Percussion Sundance
                                                                                                                                            7. Tabou Combo Superstars - Ooh La La (Jura Soundsystem Edit)
                                                                                                                                            8. Blindboy - Traumerei
                                                                                                                                            9. Mix-O-Rap- All Party People (Special Mix) (Go-Go Style)
                                                                                                                                            10. Jura Soundsystem - Jungle Ambient Tool
                                                                                                                                            11. Jura Soundsystem - Ocean Ambient Tool
                                                                                                                                            12. Jura Soundsystem - Time Ambient Tool
                                                                                                                                            13. Jura Soundsystem - Pyramids Ambient Tool 

                                                                                                                                            Various Artists

                                                                                                                                            Magnificent 7

                                                                                                                                              The Magnificent 7 features the work of some of the heaviest deejays of the period, inspired by the tenets of Rastafarianism, extolling the virtues of living upright in those dread times

                                                                                                                                              Opening with Jah Walton who would go on to greater success as Joseph Cotton in the nineties, followed by Big Youth who had made some of his earliest records with Phil Pratt. I Roy, Jamaica's most literate and articulate deejay, steps forward with two big hits, 'Ital Dish' and 'Musical Air Raid' before two tracks from King Sighta, a young deejay who apparently lost an eye in a factory accident, and who released the eponymous 'King Sighter The One Eyed Giant' album on Terminal that year. Very little is known about Little Wicked, but Big Joe recorded extensively during the seventies for Studio One, Harry Mudie's Moodisc Records and many other top producers although this is his sole recording, released on Chanan Jah in London, for Phil Pratt. The set concludes with Jah Stitch, deejay for Tippertone and Black Harmony sound systems, with another big hit, 'Evilest Thing'.

                                                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                              The Seed You Sow - Jah Walton
                                                                                                                                              Love Jah Jah Children - Big Youth
                                                                                                                                              Ital Dish - I-Roy
                                                                                                                                              Musical Air Raid - I-Roy
                                                                                                                                              Master Off All - King Sighta
                                                                                                                                              Shining Star - King Sighta
                                                                                                                                              Sister Sheron - Little Wicked
                                                                                                                                              Natty Love - Big Joe
                                                                                                                                              Evilest Thing - Jah Stitch

                                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                                              Full Beam! For Gees Only Vol 4

                                                                                                                                              Ok here we go again boogie nuts! The fourth volume of Full Beam!'s infamous "For Gees Only" series is finally upon us. Another 8 nuggets from the depths of Pharaoh Brunson's pyramid suite presented in a super fresh, screen printed gatefold sleeve.

                                                                                                                                              You must know the drill by now - vinyl only, no digital, no tracklist (yet!). Rest assured these are primo boogie bombs that have been doing the rounds at the Red Laser club night as well as exported to all the best underground festivals not to mention receiving 'nuff rotation on Pharoah Brunson's Full Beam! FM radio show on NTS.

                                                                                                                                              Super limited edition - future collectors item. Move quick! 


                                                                                                                                              STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                                                              Matt says: Another top drawer selection from the Pharaoh's cabinet that'd take serious leg work and a few bitcoins to amass on an individual basis. People are already saying this is the best volume to date - and given the pedigree of the last three, that's some serious clout! Worth the entrance fee for the White Limousine (whoops!) track alone - it's (to quote the curator) 'all hitters no shitters' from start to finish.

                                                                                                                                              Various Artists

                                                                                                                                              Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels - OST: 25th Anniversary Edition

                                                                                                                                                Originally released on Island Records in September 1998, the soundtrack to the box-office smash film, written and directed by Guy Ritchie, quickly became a must-own album, and is frequently cited as one of the best movie soundtracks of all time.Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels redefined the British gangster film and established Guy Ritchie as one of the greatest directing and writing talents of his generation

                                                                                                                                                Using a frenetic mixture of filmic styles, humour, violence, breakdown of the fourth wall, narration, and vast amounts of swearing, it is hard to imagine a time when this film and its influence was not around. It made a star of the- then unknown Jason Statham, and, amazingly, hard man footballer Vinnie Jones, who as Big Chris, had several scene- stealing moments. Taking his cue from Quentin Tarantino, who had been meticulously curating his film soundtracks since the early 90s, Ritchie made the music to his film tell its own story, complete with memorable snatches of dialogue between many of the tracks. It offers a beautifully eclectic selection of songs from the preceding three decades, plus then-current artists providing some of their best material, such as Hundred Mile High City by Ocean Colour Scene or E- Z Rollers' drum'n'bass masterpiece Walk This Land. Of the heritage tracks, Dusty Springfield sings her sultry take on Spooky; James Brown appears twice with The Boss and The Payback; The Stooges with I Wanna Be Your Dog, and two versions of Pete Wingfield's masterful one- hit- wonder 18 With A Bullet; in its 1975 original and a contemporary cover by Lewis Taylor and Carleen Anderson. And this is only half of it.For lovers of soundtrack albums that create their own unmistakable universe, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a must- have.

                                                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                                Ocean Colour Scene – Hundred Mile High City 3:56
                                                                                                                                                Tom, Nick & Ed – It's A Deal, It's A Steal 0:46
                                                                                                                                                James Brown – The Boss 3:11
                                                                                                                                                Skanga – Truly, Madly, Deeply 3:16
                                                                                                                                                Winston – Hortif**kinculturist 0:14
                                                                                                                                                Junior Murvin – Police And Thieves 3:59
                                                                                                                                                Lewis Taylor & Carleen Anderson – 18 With A Bullet 3:23
                                                                                                                                                Dusty Springfield – Spooky 2:35
                                                                                                                                                John Murphy (2) & David Hughes (7) – The Game 0:55
                                                                                                                                                Harry, Barry, & Gary – Muppets 0:18
                                                                                                                                                Robbie Williams – Man Machine 3:32
                                                                                                                                                E Z Rollers – Walk This Land 3:50
                                                                                                                                                Barr Y– Blaspheming Barry 0:05
                                                                                                                                                The Stooges – I Wanna Be Your Dog 3:05
                                                                                                                                                Tom & Nick – It's Kosher 0:55
                                                                                                                                                The Castaways – Liar Liar 1:51
                                                                                                                                                Plank & Dog – I've Been Shot 0:06
                                                                                                                                                Stretch – Why Did You Do It 3:29
                                                                                                                                                Ed & Soap – Guns 4 Show Knives 4 A Pro 0:21
                                                                                                                                                Evil Superstars – Oh Girl 2:44
                                                                                                                                                John Murphy & David Hughes – If The Milk Turns Sour 0:47
                                                                                                                                                John Murphy & David Hughes – Zorba The Greek 2:56
                                                                                                                                                John Murphy & David Hughes – I'll Kill Ya 0:42
                                                                                                                                                James Brown – The Payback 7:27
                                                                                                                                                The Stone Roses – Fools Gold 4:13
                                                                                                                                                Big Chris – It's Been Emotional 0:03
                                                                                                                                                Pete Wingfield – 18 With A Bullet 4:13

                                                                                                                                                Various Artists

                                                                                                                                                Raised By Rap: 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

                                                                                                                                                  Experience the amazing 50-year journey of rap music with Raised by Rap: 50 Years of Hip Hop. This double-LP vinyl traces the roadmap through rap music from legendary acts to newcomers, offering a comprehensive history lesson and fascinating overview.

                                                                                                                                                  Hear some of the greatest hip hop tracks ever released from legendary acts like 21 Savage, A Tribe Called Quest, Bia, Doja Cat, Fugees, Future, Mobb Deep, Nas, RUN DMC, Wu-Tang Clan and more. This limited edition double-LP vinyl is a must-have for hip hop fans and anyone interested in exploring rap music's illustrious past.

                                                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                                  LP1
                                                                                                                                                  Side A
                                                                                                                                                  Genius Rap (7” Single Version) – Dr Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 
                                                                                                                                                  It's Tricky – Run DMC 
                                                                                                                                                  It Takes Two – Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock 
                                                                                                                                                  Can I Kick It? – A Tribe Called Quest 
                                                                                                                                                  Summertime (Single Edit) – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 
                                                                                                                                                  Funkdafied – Da Brat
                                                                                                                                                  Side B
                                                                                                                                                  Insane In The Brain – Cypress Hill 
                                                                                                                                                  C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me) – Wu-Tang Clan Feat. Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck & Buddha Monk 
                                                                                                                                                  Shook Ones, Pt. II – Mobb Deep 
                                                                                                                                                  Ready Or Not – Fugees 
                                                                                                                                                  N.Y. State Of Mind – NAS 
                                                                                                                                                  Watch Out Now – The Beatnuts Feat. Yellaklaw
                                                                                                                                                  LP2
                                                                                                                                                  Side C
                                                                                                                                                  Ms. Jackson – Outkast 
                                                                                                                                                  Grindin’ – Clipse 
                                                                                                                                                  Hip-Hop – Dead Prez 
                                                                                                                                                  Poppin’ My Collar – Three 6 Mafia 
                                                                                                                                                  Blow The Whistle – Too $hort
                                                                                                                                                  Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) – UGK (Underground Kingz) Feat. Outkast
                                                                                                                                                  Side D
                                                                                                                                                  Goosebumps – Travis Scott 
                                                                                                                                                  A Lot – 21 Savage 
                                                                                                                                                  Streets – Doja Cat 
                                                                                                                                                  Mask Off – Future 
                                                                                                                                                  Praise The Lord (Da Shine) Feat. Skepta – A$AP Rocky Feat. Skepta
                                                                                                                                                  Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) (Remix) – Lil Nas X Feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
                                                                                                                                                  Whole Lotta Money – BIA

                                                                                                                                                  Various Artists

                                                                                                                                                  Where Were You - Independent Music From Leeds (1978-1989)

                                                                                                                                                    • 68 track 3CD box set celebrating the Leeds’ independent scene of the 1980s.

                                                                                                                                                    • Featuring Soft Cell, Sisters Of Mercy, Gang Of Four, The Wedding Present, Scritti Politti, The Mission, and many more.

                                                                                                                                                    • Including The Mekons, CUD, Delta 5, The Pale Saints, Girls At Our Best, Age Of Chance, The Bridewell Taxis who all stamped their mark on the indie charts and were regulars/favourites on John Peel’s radio show.

                                                                                                                                                    Like many Northern cities, Leeds enjoyed an explosion of music triggered by the big bang of punk rock in 1977. Indie labels sprung up to cater for a new wave of bands, who carved their own identity as the 80s dawned. ‘Where Were You’ is the first comprehensive anthology of Leeds’ independent music from that period, through to the end of the 1980s. From punk to goth, indie pop to industrial dancefloor, out-and-out pop to underground psychedelia, the four hours’ worth of recordings here are a celebration of the musical diversity emanating from the city’s studios and clubs.

                                                                                                                                                    Co-compiled by Benoit Farvak (Salvation) and Richard Rouska (Rouska Records), ‘Where Were You’ also boasts numerous obscurities which make their debut on CD – including many tracks taken from records now worth a small fortune on the collector’s scene. Overall, this is a fitting tribute to the legacy from one of the UK’s finest northern musical cities.

                                                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                                                    DISC ONE
                                                                                                                                                    1. THE MEKONS Where Were You
                                                                                                                                                    2. ROUGE Have You Seen Gene
                                                                                                                                                    3. JERKS Cool
                                                                                                                                                    4. RATS AND DELICIOUS No Time
                                                                                                                                                    5. AGONY COLUMN (I Had It) All Worked Out
                                                                                                                                                    6. THE NEAT Hormones In Action (In My Heart)
                                                                                                                                                    7. GANG OF FOUR Damaged Goods (EMI Version)
                                                                                                                                                    8. SCRITTI POLITTI Messthetics
                                                                                                                                                    9. THE CITY LIMITS MorseCode Messages
                                                                                                                                                    10. EXPELAIRES Sympathy (Don't Be Taken In)
                                                                                                                                                    11. THE ALWOODLEY JETS Crash ‘N Burn
                                                                                                                                                    12. GIRLS AT OUR BEST Getting Nowhere Fast
                                                                                                                                                    13. SHAKE APPEAL My Own Way
                                                                                                                                                    14. DELTA 5 You
                                                                                                                                                    15. KNIFE EDGE Favourite Girl
                                                                                                                                                    16. MUSIC FOR PLEASURE The Human Factor
                                                                                                                                                    17. THE SQUARES Buddy Holly
                                                                                                                                                    18. MIRROR BOYS At Tiffanys
                                                                                                                                                    19. DANCE CHAPTER Anonymity
                                                                                                                                                    20. THE BOYS Let It Rain
                                                                                                                                                    21. SOFT CELL A Man Can Get Lost
                                                                                                                                                    22. ABRASIVE WHEELS Army Song
                                                                                                                                                    23. ICON A.D. Fight For Peace
                                                                                                                                                    24. THE EXPELLED Government Policy
                                                                                                                                                    25. THE UNDERDOGS East Of Dachau

                                                                                                                                                    DISC TWO 
                                                                                                                                                    1. THE SISTERS OF MERCY Temple Of Love
                                                                                                                                                    2. THE MARCH VIOLETS Religious As Hell
                                                                                                                                                    3. RED LORRY YELLOW LORRY Beating My Head
                                                                                                                                                    4. ANABAS Barricades
                                                                                                                                                    5. THE THREE JOHNS Do The Square Thing (7” Version)
                                                                                                                                                    6. VICIOUS PINK Cccan’t You See
                                                                                                                                                    7. TOM FAZZINI 16 Vessels
                                                                                                                                                    8. ANNIE HOGAN Executioners Song (Kickabye)
                                                                                                                                                    9. DÉJÀ VU Cut The Cross
                                                                                                                                                    10. FLOWERS FOR AGATHA Presentation
                                                                                                                                                    11. XERO SLINGSBY AND THE WORKS Hurricane Damage In Leeds (Live)
                                                                                                                                                    12. THE HOLLOW MEN Late Flowering Lust
                                                                                                                                                    13. ROSE OF AVALANCHE Goddess
                                                                                                                                                    14. THE CASSANDRA COMPLEX Moscow Idaho
                                                                                                                                                    15. SURFIN DAVE AND THE ABSENT LEGENDS Stateside Centre
                                                                                                                                                    16. AGE OF CHANCE I Don't Know And I Don't Care
                                                                                                                                                    17. THIRD CIRCLE Last Night Was The Best Night Of My Life
                                                                                                                                                    18. THE WEDDING PRESENT You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends
                                                                                                                                                    19. PINK PEG SLAX Boy From Leeds
                                                                                                                                                    20. DUSTDEVILS Seeds In The Spoil
                                                                                                                                                    21. THE MISSION Wasteland
                                                                                                                                                    22. SALVATION Thunderbird

                                                                                                                                                    DISC TTHREE
                                                                                                                                                    1. THE RHYTHM SISTERS Saturday Sunday Lazy Leeds Afternoons
                                                                                                                                                    2. RITZUN RATZUN ROTZER Noodleman
                                                                                                                                                    3. THE SINISTER CLEANERS Longing For Next Year
                                                                                                                                                    4. THE PROWLERS Life’s A Mystery
                                                                                                                                                    5. SON OF SAM Goodbye Junkie Jim…
                                                                                                                                                    6. LEN LIGGINS Life In Leeds City
                                                                                                                                                    7. GOOD SHEPHERDS Wallpaper Man
                                                                                                                                                    8. WMTID Go Big Red
                                                                                                                                                    9. MDMA Evidence
                                                                                                                                                    10. DRUG FREE AMERICA DayGlo Pussycat
                                                                                                                                                    11. THE VAYNES Lick The Dirt
                                                                                                                                                    12. BAZOOKA JOE Hiding From The Rentman
                                                                                                                                                    13. CUD I've Had It With Blondes
                                                                                                                                                    14. THE SNAPDRAGONS The Things You Want
                                                                                                                                                    15. GROOVIN’ WITH LUCY Lenny’s Lament
                                                                                                                                                    16. PURPLE ETERNAL Trip#67 (live)
                                                                                                                                                    17. BRIDEWELL TAXIS Wild Boar
                                                                                                                                                    18. GHOST DANCE Celebrate
                                                                                                                                                    19. PALE SAINTS Sight Of You
                                                                                                                                                    20. GOLD FRANKINCENSE & DISK DRIVE Character Assassinator
                                                                                                                                                    21. THE EDSEL AUCTIONEER Our New Skin


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