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Mysticisms' Dubplate series is back once again, this time with Nick Barber aka Doof at the helm. He was a 90s trance icon who here serves up some tunes that have previously only been available digitally. They were all recorded to tape and remixed and live dubbed on the desk so have an authentic feel to the melon twisting sounds. There are plenty of psychedelic twists and turns to the wispy synth leads and snaking hits here, all with heavy and cavernous low ends and plenty of future facing ideas. Each one is sure to set the dancefloor alight when dropped at the right moment.

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Matt says: Free party digi-dub-tekno for crusties, students, anarcho-squat ravers and all the good folk in between.

TRACK LISTING

Baba, We Love Dub So
Mantra
Skunked On Planet Dub
Sticks & Stone

Tim Burgess

A Gain / Stoned Alone Again Or - Seahawks Remix / Hours - Tandy Love Remix

O.Genesis present a super Limited 12" Pressing, exclusive to Piccadilly Records, of remixes from Tim Burgess' recent, critically acclaimed, album "Oh No, I Love You".

Seahawks delivers a stunning 11 minute remix of "A Gain//Stoned Alone Again Or (Seahawks Remix)", exclusive to 12", whilst on the flip Tandy Love aka Andy Votel brings his remix skills to "Hours".



TRACK LISTING

A – A Gain // Stone Alone Again Or (Seahawks Remix)
B – Hours // Tandy Love (Andy Votel Remix)

Hiatus Kaiyote

Love Heart Cheat Code

    'Love Heart Cheat Code' is a snapshot of four musicians dancing together on the edge, 11 playful, exuberant tracks that shine light. Yet, for a band that made a name for itself with its complexity and received critical praise and multiple Grammy nominations for their embrace of maximalism, one of the most striking things about Love Heart Cheat Code is its simplicity.

    TRACK LISTING

    1. Dreamboat
    2. Telescope
    3. Make Friends
    4. BMO Is Beautiful (feat. BMO Of Adventure Time)
    5. Everything's Beautiful
    6. Dimitri
    7. Longcat
    8. How To Meet Yourself
    9. Love Heart Cheat Code
    10. Cinnamon Temple
    11. White Rabbit

    Richard Hawley

    In This City They Call You Love

      The new album by Richard Hawley, 'In This City They Call You Love' sees Richard ditch the distortion pedals and go back into making voice most prominent.

      Following the universal acclaim for 'Standing At The Sky's Edge', the award-winning musical based on his songs, in May Richard Hawley returns with 'In This City They Call You Love', his ninth studio album and his first since 2019's 'Further'.

      'In This City They Call You Love' features 12 outstanding songs, many of which can be described as 'vintage Hawley' and are amongst some of the finest ballads he's ever written. Gorgeous melodies and arrangements are accompanied by his emotive and sonorous voice, which sounds better than ever, and will make this a crowning moment in a hugely successful recording career of almost 25 years.


      TRACK LISTING

      1. Two For His Heels
      2. Have Love
      3. Prism In Jeans
      4. Heavy Rain
      5. People
      6. Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow
      7. Deep Space
      8. Deep Waters
      9. I’ll Never Get Over You
      10. Do I Really Need To Know?
      11. When The Lights Go Out
      12. ‘Tis Night

      Vaughan Mason And Butch Dayo

      Feel My Love - 2024 Repress

        If ever an album could transport you to the hazy sunshine and imagined halcyon paradise of Southern California in the mid-1980s, could capture the early evening warmth of hanging at an inclusive boogie jam as it approaches “magic hour” in Santa Ana or Anaheim, then it’s Vaughan Mason and Butch Dayo’s Feel My Love. A brilliantly produced deep slung, low rider funk classic originally released on Salsoul in 1983. It’s a masterpiece of “funk love music”.

        Yes, this is indeed a perfectly formed five track “mini LP” of unparalleled heat, but there’s one song here that, above the rest, represents Orange County boogie-funk. A straight killer beloved by all that have had the pleasure of moving to it. A track that can fill up a dance floor within seconds of its starting. That song is the eternal title track, “Feel My Love”.

        This is a work of art that made people fall in love with the funk. It transcends the limitations of genre. “Feel My Love”’s deceptive simplicity makes it perfect to drop during a house set, a classic funk party or at a west coast rap jam. It’s sexy, deeply emotional, melancholic, hopeful, passionate and just radiates so, so much raw energy. This is music.

        The rest of the record is hardly filler though. Opener “Oh, Love” is a dizzying, emotional slow jam. With heaven-sent vocals riding gorgeous, sweeping keys that alternate between sweet twinkling lines and funk-fuelled stabbing. It’s sensational. A rollerskating jam named “Rollalong Songs” is an ultra-swish piece of dance floor dynamite. Its slick drums, staccato piano and neck snapping claps underscore Dayo’s buoyant vocals. It’s essentially “Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll Part II”.

        The flip begins with “Party On The Corner”. Smoother than silk vocals, day-glo synths, a bubbling bassline and guitar licks that surely received the Prince seal of approval. It’s another example of how Vaughan Mason and Butch Dayo flirt with perfection so routinely. The most majestic closer, the kaleidoscopic, cow-bell-assisted synth-funk heater “You Can Do It” is a proto-rap groover that truly smokes.

        This prized LP is a stone cold jam and finding original copies on vinyl at affordable prices has been tough for years. Mastered brilliantly by Simon Francis, cut by Pete Norman and with lovingly reproduced artwork, this fresh Be With reissue ensures this legendary LP now sounds, looks and feels as sensational as it should.


        TRACK LISTING

        A1: Oh, Love
        A2: Rollalong Songs
        A3: Feel My Love
        B1: Party On The Corner
        B2: You Can Do It

        Isobel Campbell

        Bow To Love

          Isobel Campbell is no stranger to navigating turmoil. On her previous album, There Is No Other (2020), she re-emerged after a decade of label trouble with a gem of subtly questing psychedelic folk. Four years on, Campbell spreads her net wider on Bow to Love, a soft-spun yet sharp-edged set of reflections on modern crises that doesn’t stop at diagnosing the problems: it goes further to ask how we might progress from our tense, conflicted times.

          With all the dexterity the Glasgow-born singer-songwriter and cellist is known for, the result is an album of lambent surfaces and choppy riptides, a deeply personal record for today poised between hope and despair. “The album is about what we’re all in right now, and my response to that and my life as a microcosm within that,” says Campbell, before suggesting how exposing modern horrors might prove purgative. “I think there’s a quote from A Course In Miracles which says, ‘Love brings up everything unlike itself for the purpose of healing and release.’ Maybe these horrible things are coming up and out so we can get rid of them and things can be better.”

          Her radar keenly attuned to inequities, Campbell spotlights toxic masculinity on the luminous ‘Everything Falls Apart,’ it’s circling lilt and warm, fretless bass framing a call to unmask patriarchal power in readiness for “a brand new start”. “My elegy to the patriarchy” is how Campbell pitches it, noting how “even the words we use to insult a substandard man will often blame the woman – ‘son of a bitch’, ‘bastard’.” The spellbinding psych-folk of ‘Spider to the Fly’ and ‘Second Guessing’ add themes of “narcissistic abuse” and “repetition compulsion”, lending bite to the album’s take on relationships.

          Some songs were first conceptualised in 2016, when Brexit and Trump exacerbated what Campbell describes as “real tension” amongst people. Between its gently jazzy shuffle and cushioning arrangement, the Yoda-esque ‘Do Or Die’ foregrounds fortitude in the face of gnawing anxieties. The rainy-day soul-pop of ‘Keep Calm Carry On’ also started in 2016, when Campbell was staying at her aunt’s flat in Yoker and her then-husband and collaborator Chris Szczech texted her from New York about the Brexit vote. “Chris was saying, ‘It looks like it’s going to happen’ but I was like, ‘No way.’ And actually – ‘way’. It did happen.”

          Technology is touched on with first single ‘4316’, an almost robo-folk-pop challenge to the idea of the “transhuman”: the idea that technology might sire a new stage in human evolution. Favouring “honest, decent communication” over AI, Campbell takes a dim view of our “friend, unfriend, block, unblock” culture. “I know what I love and it ain’t that,” she says. “I was talking to an Uber driver the other day and I said, ‘I don’t want to be living in a video game.’ And he said, ‘Well, we are.’ I feel like I’m offering a human element in these transhuman days of artificial intelligence.”

          The looping sing-song swing of the title track applies that open, complex thinking to myths about love: “It’s not enough to bow to love” is the full lyric, offering a grown-up take on the matter. “I grew up loving The Beatles and ‘All You Need Is Love’,” Isobel says, “but sometimes love’s not enough. Sometimes love can get a bit wonky. Love brings up everything - good, bad, ugly - and it can push your buttons.”

          To close the album, a warm cover of Dire Straits’s ‘Why Worry’ disregards any hipster disdain for Mark Knopfler’s band to find a core of consolation at the song’s heart. “I never really bought into all that hipster stuff,” says Campbell. “If something speaks to me, it speaks to me. My dad had all those records and I would always sing it to myself.”

          In making the album, Campbell chose an environment that spoke to her. She recorded and co-produced the record with Szczech in his studio in Los Angeles, sticking with what works through the upheaval in their personal lives. “Chris Szczech and I made this record no longer as a couple. There’s been shit tons going on but then as I tell myself, things come up to be addressed and dealt with.”

          The result is an inquisitive, complex and fully matured album from an artist who has travelled long and far. Campbell was first noticed as a teenage founder member of Belle & Sebastian, before she released two dream-folk solo albums under the name The Gentle Waves and left B&S in 2002. Two records under her own name followed, leading to a union with late rock-carved growler Mark Lanegan for three albums of gravel’n’honey Americana duets, where Lanegan would stand aside while Campbell called the creative shots.

          A move to LA and a near-decade of label troubles followed; the latter ended with There Is No Other in 2020 before – as Campbell puts it – “the world went down the crapper” for the pandemic. And on Bow to Love, suggests Campbell, the world’s ongoing troubles are clear. “Anyone with two eyes, a brain and a heart can see that people are struggling, and I suppose I have a lot of thoughts about that. And it’s this album.”

          An album that also, says Campbell, has thoughts about how the future remains unwritten. “I feel like we’re living in some kind of dystopia, but I think it’s up to us what we buy into and what we react to. We do have a choice, even if sometimes we think we don’t. You can still see acts of great kindness. In all the bleakness, that’s what I hang on to. We are co-creators. Where we go next is up to us.” Mounted with clear-sighted artistry and care, Bow to Love is a light in the dark of uncertain times.


          TRACK LISTING

          1. Everything Falls Apart
          2. Do Or Die
          3. Spider To The Fly
          4. Second Guessing
          5. Bow To Love
          6. 4316
          7. Dopamine
          8. Keep Calm Carry On
          9. Saturday’s Son
          10. Take This Poison
          11. Om Shanti Om
          12. You
          13. Why Worry

          Alan Braufman

          Infinite Love Infinite Tears

            In 1975, the New York City alto saxophonist Alan Braufman released his debut album, Valley of Search, on the India Navigation label. Braufman went on to record and tour with everyone from Carla Bley to The Psychedelic Furs, and didn't release another album under his name until 2020's The Fire Still Burns, which received rave reviews from The WIRE, Downbeat, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR.

            2024's Infinite Love Infinite Tears is a surprisingly catchy program of free jazz, richly detailed and forthright, embodying a range of emotions and circumstances that convey individuality, collectivity and hope. There is much history and love in this band, and in Alan Braufman’s art overall. Fifty-odd years after debuting on record, his sound-world is as vital and inviting as ever.

            TRACK LISTING

            1. Chasing A Melody
            2. Infinite Love Infinite Tears
            3. Spirits
            4. Edge Of Time
            5. Brooklyn
            6. Liberation 

            Modest Mouse

            Good News For People Who Love Bad News - 20th Anniversary Edition

              Released by Epic Records on April 6, 2004, Good News For People Who Love Bad News offered a unique blend of existential lyricism and innovative soundscapes which helped Modest Mouse break out of the rock underground after more than a decade of existence. The album, which has been certified double platinum for U.S. shipments of 2 million copies, is hailed as an alternative classic on the strength of songs such as the Modern Rock chart-topping, 5-times platinum single “Float On,” the gold-certified “The World At Large” and “Ocean Breathes Salty.”

              Remastered for vinyl in opaque baby pink and opaque spring green, the package includes an alternate album cover, 8-page booklet and five ew remixes. 

              The Magnetic Fields

              69 Love Songs - 25 Anniversary Edition

                Limited edition silver vinyl anniversary reissue of the Magnetic Fields’ classic 1999 rumination on, of course, love. Funny, smart, dark, memorable, and a lifetime’s worth of listening. Stephin Merritt solidifies his songwriting genius on his “most ambitious and fully realized work.” (AMG)

                This vinyl reissue is remastered for vinyl and beautifully packaged in a 10” slipcase box with three double gatefold sleeves and a 24 page booklet!

                TRACK LISTING

                1 Absolutely Cuckoo (1:34)
                2 I Don't Believe In The Sun (4:16)
                3 All My Little Words (2:46)
                4 A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off (2:41)
                5 Reno Dakota (1:05)
                6 I Don't Want To Get Over You (2:22)
                7 Come Back From San Francisco (2:48)
                8 The Luckiest Guy On The Lower East Side (3:43)
                9 Let's Pretend We're Bunny Rabbits (2:25)
                10 The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be (1:11)
                11 I Think I Need A New Heart (2:32)
                12 The Book Of Love (2:42)
                13 Fido, Your Leash Is Too Long (2:33)
                14 How Fucking Romantic (0:58)
                15 The One You Really Love (2:53)
                16 Punk Love (0:58)
                17 Parades Go By (2:56)
                18 Boa Constrictor (0:58)
                19 A Pretty Girl Is Like (1:50)
                20 My Sentimental Melody (3:07)
                21 Nothing Matters When We're Dancing (2:27)
                22 Sweet-Lovin' Man (4:59)
                23 The Things We Did And Didn't Do (2:11)
                24 Roses (0:27)
                25 Love Is Like Jazz (2:56)
                26 When My Boy Walks Down The Street (2:38)
                27 Time Enough For Rocking When We're Old (2:03)
                28 Very Funny (1:26)
                29 Grand Canyon (2:28)
                30 No One Will Ever Love You (3:14)
                31 If You Don't Cry (3:07)
                32 You're My Only Home (2:17)
                33 (Crazy For You But) Not That Crazy (2:18)
                34 My Only Friend (2:01)
                35 Promises Of Eternity (3:46)
                36 World Love (3:07)
                37 Washington, D.C. (1:53)
                38 Long-Forgotten Fairytale (3:37)
                39 Kiss Me Like You Mean It (2:01)
                40 Papa Was A Rodeo (5:01)
                41 Epitaph For My Heart (2:50)
                42 Asleep And Dreaming (1:53)
                43 The Sun Goes Down And The World Goes Dancing (2:46)
                44 The Way You Say Good-Night (2:44)
                45 Abigail, Belle Of Kilronan (2:00)
                46 I Shatter (3:09)
                47 Underwear (2:49)
                48 It's A Crime (3:54)
                49 Busby Berkeley Dreams (3:36)
                50 I'm Sorry I Love You (3:06)
                51 Acoustic Guitar (2:37)
                52 The Death Of Ferdinand De Saussure (3:10)
                53 Love In The Shadows (2:54)
                54 Bitter Tears (2:51)
                55 Wi' Nae Wee Bairn Ye'll Me Beget (1:55)
                56 Yeah! Oh, Yeah! (2:19)
                57 Experimental Music Love (0:29)
                58 Meaningless (2:08)
                59 Love Is Like A Bottle Of Gin (1:46)
                60 Queen Of The Savages (2:12)
                61 Blue You (3:03)
                62 I Can't Touch You Anymore (3:05)
                63 Two Kinds Of People (1:10)
                64 How To Say Goodbye (2:48)
                65 The Night You Can't Remember (2:17)
                66 For We Are The King Of The Boudoir (1:14)
                67 Strange Eyes (2:01)
                68 Xylophone Track (2:47)
                69 Zebra (2:15)

                Blues Pills

                Birthday / Don't You Love It (RSD24 EDITION)

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                  An exclusive marbled vinyl product: With these songs and our upcoming album BIRTHDAY we truly let ourselves free, leaving all the boundaries and expectations behind to write music that we love. The singer Elin was pregnant during the recordings of these two rock bangers, and what isnít more rockíníroll than that? To create human life and music.

                  Celeste

                  Everyday / Love Will Tear Us Apart (RSD24 EDITION)

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                    The first track from Celeste's highly anticipated sophomore album. Includes a stunning rendition of Love Will Tear Us Apart.

                    Daft Punk

                    Something About Us (Love Theme From Interstella 555) (RSD24 EDITION)

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                      Reissued for RSD 2024 exclusively - 3 track 12" single- Something About Us - Love Theme from Interstella 5555

                      Alison Goldfrapp

                      The Love Reinvention (RSD24 EDITION)

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                        With her debut solo album ëThe Love Inventioní, pop auteur Alison Goldfrapp delivered an intoxicating cocktail of synth-pop innovation with the disco and house touches that are an integral part of her extensive musical DNA-all capped with her enigmatic and ever alluring voice. Now Alison takes those songs deeper into the dancefloor as she releases ëThe Love Reinventioní on vinyl for the first time with a very limited run. It sees two of the original albumís key contributors, Richard X and GhostCulture (aka James Greenwood), reimagining its acclaimed songs through a sonic prism of techno, electronica and deep house.

                        Nerina Pallot

                        Love Will Tear Us Apart (RSD24 EDITION)

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                          Pharoah Sanders

                          Harvest Time (Radio Edit) / Love Will Find A Way (Radio Edit) (RSD24 EDITION)

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                            Tom Tom Club

                            Genius Of Love 2001 Remixes (RSD24 EDITION)

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                              Jessie Ware

                              Tough Love - 10th Anniversary (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                10th anFollowing on from Record Store Day 2022ís ecstatically received 10th anniversary deluxe of her debut album ëDevotioní, 2014ís ëTough Loveí by Jessie Ware ñ one of the hottest stars on the planet right now ñ gets the same treatment for 2024 with this lovingly curated 2LP set of the original album plus bonus tracksÖ all pressed on solid white 140-gram vinyl. After her Mercury Prize and Brit Best Newcomer nominations in the wake of ëDevotioní, Jessie Ware explored new sonic soundscapes and music collaborators for its follow up. Still with its roots in the London urban tradition that characterized her previous work, ëTough Loveí expanded Jessieís palette with collaborators and songwriting partners that included Miguel, Benny Blanco and Sam Dew. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and The XXís Romy all made appearances on the album. From the resulting rich mix came four classic singles ñ ëTough Loveí, ëSay You Love Meí, ëYou & I (Forever)í and ëChampagne Kissesí. For this limited-edition 2LP 2024 release the original UK CD deluxe version of ëTough Loveí feayures a whole side of bonus mixes from Cyril Hahn, Shift K3Y, Alex Adair, and TCTS and also the stunning ëMeet Me In The Middleí, taken from the soundtrack to í50 Shades Of Greyí..

                                Wilco

                                The Whole Love Expanded (RSD24 EDITION)

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                                  Beautiful x3 LP Vinyl boxset of original album + rare bonus material. Very limited!

                                  Say She She & Jim Spencer

                                  Wrap Myself Up In Your Love

                                    Experience the rebirth Of Jim Spencer’s musical vision through Piya Malik’s captivating rendition in say she she’s limited 45 rpm edition of ‘Wrap Myself Up’. Malik’s artistry infuses fierce elegance into the original tune, honoring spencer’s legacy, with spencer himself featured on the B-side.

                                    TRACK LISTING

                                    1. Say She She - Wrap Myself Up In Your Love
                                    2. Jim Spencer - Wrap Myself Up In Your Love

                                    Jalen Ngonda

                                    Here To Stay / If You Don't Want My Love

                                      An unreleased gem from the Come Around and Love Me sessions, "Here to Stay" is a gorgeously breezy ballad that will most definitely appeal to fans of the sweet soul output from our Penrose imprint.

                                      A standout track from the aforementioned long player, "If You Don't Want My Love" delivers a one-two punch of class and style that harkens back to the sounds coming out of Motown in the late sixties and early seventies.

                                      Coupled with Jalen's uncommonly soulful voice and lyrical prowess you have another top-shelf composition that can hang with the very best of 'em. 


                                      TRACK LISTING

                                      Side A – Here To Stay
                                      Side B – If You Don’t Want My Love

                                      The Reds, Pinks And Purples

                                      Unwishing Well

                                        RIYL: The Field Mice, Blue Boy, The Clientele, Cindy.

                                        The cinema of the scenes as told from the heart and spirit of the omniscient narrator shines through the awe-inspiring oeuvre of Glenn Donaldson's canonical titan that is The Reds, Pinks & Purples. The storied and esoteric histories of every underserved underdog becomes immortalized in records and poignantly penned paeans that evoke the eras and underachievers that became synonymous with their own respective corresponding localized micro-movements. Donaldson channels that psychic spirit and journeyman earned wisdom to provide contemporary era rock operas that eulogize tales of infinitely influential rises and falls. Crystalizing the tragic self-celebrating kingdoms of fortunate failures, false heroes, music press deities of limitless deceit, hometown dive gods and humanity in the grips of all its romanticized wonder and woe — the latest sortie of the sensational and spectacular takes aim at the threads of hope and an untethered abandon into the intimacy and dualities of idolatry and isolation with Unwishing Well.

                                        Ever since its emergence from the harried late 2010s — The Reds, Pinks & Purples have become the absolute encapsulation of Donaldson's own proliferation and prestige. From a musical legacy that chronicles a long list of minor successes and major tragedies; Glenn distills the timelines of distinction from yesterday, today, tomorrow and whatever may be into a musical phenomenon that embodies something more than all of its analogous inspirations. Beyond the clamor about the retro cult pop artistic allusions and tropes that can be found in those spirit expanding kaleidoscope chord chimes; Donaldson takes you on a guided tour through the San Francisco underground movements that would have been, could have been or perhaps never were at all from the start. The Reds, Pinks & Purples’ coveted catalog inadvertently, consciously or unconsciously, offers an authorized and anonymous history of imperfect and ambitious debutantes, dilettantes, auteurs, et al. The lauded visionaries whose volition informed the big money touring stage headliners, but only enjoyed a fleeting jaunt through the glorious corporate clad carnival canopies from the touring circuit routes and tech funded festival tent tabernacles. Unwishing Well is a eulogy for the buzz bands that crashed, the wily one hit wizards, and omnipresent (and often uninspired) eternal aesthetes who work the lucrative outlets of licensing media markets.

                                        Glenn pulls no punches with the promiscuity of the pop machines and their exploited propped up brand ambassadors on the cutting "Your Worst Song is Your Greatest Hit" that tangles with the lumbering and inescapable creatives and careerist trajectories that trade in boardroom playbooks and verticals. Expressions and influencers break out into the collective commissaries of commerce exhibitionism on “Public Art”, to auditing the forums of fandom that pertain to developed affinities and the roads to rabid infatuation with the obsessive in earnest, “Learning to Love a Band”.

                                        And while the Glenn spins many yarns on the under-appreciated secret histories of DIY, Unwishing Well offers cathartic hymns of modern malaise. Sighing in lamentation of regressive trends, “What’s Going on with Ordinary People'' balks with concern over contemporary states of devolution, while “Faith in Daydreaming Youth” questions what vestiges of hope and valor can be found in the new vanguards of political bodies that govern the world’s sovereign daydream nations. The dustbins of dastardly discontinuity are imbued with desire and grief on the dramatist tragedy of “Dead Stars in Your Eyes”, to basking in the discarded ditches of the damned below in voids of obscurity on “Nothing Between the Lines at All”. The human addiction to languishing in anguish, misery and negativity tussles, tosses and turns on “We Only Hear the Bad Things People Say”, the penultimate ode to inherent human infallibility as Donaldson rides the audience out into the gilded sunset glow of “Goodbye Bobby”.

                                        The central set piece of Unwishing Well revolves around the title track that wrestles with wellness and wishes tempered by the sobering reality of ultra pragmatic skepticism. Donaldson shows the audience where the dream falls short, an indictment on the fickleness of wants and the life/work/art balances of making it all work. It's the group that never makes it, the idea that never gets off the ground, the recognition that never arrives, the raise that is never awarded, nor the promotion to the next ladder rung that remains laughably inaccessible. Glenn has the gift of bridging the divide between the hunger artist, their adoring cult public and the common threads that connect these local and global communities through the humanist cause of collective commiseration.

                                        As increasingly found in the continued adventures of The Reds, Pinks and Purples canon — Glenn circles the drain of surrendering to unabashed sentimentality in passions worthy of being showcased as the top headlining spot that your favorite revered then later reviled pop act never even had the chance to claim or ascend. Unwishing Well uplifts and uproots the undercurrents that carry the commonalities between the spectators and the spectacles. Donaldson pays homage in heart to everything and everyone that never got their due or to the lucky ones that made the grade, but paid an ultimate price. The cycle of these pop vignettes depict successes and failures in the same sentences, existing within the same stanzas, where the stories of making it and breaking it operate as events that live on different sides of the same coin. Unwishing Well is a reflection of us, the icons we adore, the Adonises we worship, the false prophets that proselytize the edicts from theses cults of personality, the fallouts, the third acts and the artistic fabrics that spool these sub-sects of artful dodgers into the stuff of legend.

                                        TRACK LISTING

                                        1. What’s Going On With Ordinary People
                                        2. Learning To Love A Band
                                        3. Unwishing Well
                                        4. Faith In Daydreaming Youth
                                        5. Your Worst Song Is Your Greatest Hit
                                        6. Dead Stars In Your Eyes
                                        7. Nothing Between The Lines At All
                                        8. Public Art
                                        9. We Only Hear The Bad Things People Say
                                        10. Goodbye Bobby

                                        2023 was a remarkable year for James - with a Top 3 album (their 9th Top 10 album), a sell out UK tour with a 25 piece orchestra and 8 piece choir onstage with them, a stunning special guest appearance at Latitude Festival, a headline show at The Acropolis in Greece and receiving the Icon award at The Ivor Novello awards in recognition of their songwriting. Amongst all of this, the band have recorded their new album to be released in April 2024. It is produced by Leo Abrahams (who has previously collaborated with Jon Hopkins, Brian Eno, Jarvis Cocker, Imogen Heap and Regina Spektor) and mixed by Cenzo Townsend (Courteeners, Specials, Keane, Snow Patrol, Everything Everything).

                                        2024 is already shaping up to being another huge year for the band - their June Arena tour is their biggest ever tour and they are already close to selling out both The O2 and the new Manchester Co-Op arena. James release their new album Yummy, with the first single ‘Is This Love’. The artwork for both the album and first single was designed by Stephen Kennedy (Studio Fury) who is responsible for a number of iconic works over the years including the Rolling Stones’ latest album Hackney Diamonds.

                                        TRACK LISTING

                                        Standard CD And LP Tracklisting:
                                        1. Is This Love
                                        2. Life Is A Fucking Miracle
                                        3. Better With You
                                        4. Stay
                                        5. Shadow Of A Giant
                                        6. Way Over Your Head
                                        7. Mobile God
                                        8. Our World
                                        9. Rogue
                                        10. Hey
                                        11. Butterfly
                                        12. Folks

                                        Deluxe 2CD Tracklisting:
                                        1. Is This Love
                                        2. Life Is A Fucking Miracle
                                        3. Better With You
                                        4. Stay
                                        5. Shadow Of A Giant
                                        6. Way Over Your Head
                                        7. Mobile God
                                        8. Our World
                                        9. Rogue
                                        10. Hey
                                        11. Butterfly
                                        12. Folks
                                        13. Anyone But You
                                        14. Close Enough
                                        15. Mine To Lose
                                        16. Activist Song
                                        17. Won’t Be The Same
                                        18. Tell Me Something
                                        19. Poolewe Day1Jam4
                                        20. Arpen Charp
                                        21. Deliver The Dawn
                                        22. Something Of A Pleasure
                                        23. Walk Tall
                                        24. 50s Out Takes

                                        Jess Ribeiro

                                        Summer Of Love

                                          Across the ten tracks on Jess Ribeiro’s incoming new album ‘Summer of Love’, she traverses isolation, loss, tiny snatches of love, expectation versus reality, once-in-a-century pandemics and healing. It was written and recorded during a particularly unstable time, with Ribeiro living in nine different houses across a two year period, including six months in a church outside of the city, “That instability affected my mental health, ”she says. It also created the spark for her fourth album, on which she transfixes audiences as she digs deep into the present, past, and wanted future.

                                          The first demos for Summer of Love were put down at a solar-powered shack by Jess with her friend and musical collaborator Dave Mudie (Courtney Barnett, Super American Eagle), an experience that wasn’t without excitement: “We used all the solar power trying to record. It ended with us around a fire for the rest of the night, terrified that the boars were going to get us.”

                                          From there, she recorded the album with Nick Huggins on Wautharong Country in Point Lonsdale, with special guests Jim White (Dirty Three, Xylouris White,) on drums, Darcy McNulty on saxophone, folk-diviner Leah Senior on keys, James Seymour on bass, Davie Mudie taking percussion duties, Carrie Webster’s violin and viola, and Huggins himself chipping in on bass, tape and drum loops, synth, guitars and piano. The way in which the album came together with her collaborators - separately, but towards the same north star - is where the beauty in the work is experienced. “It was improvised and experimental, musicians could only visit on eat a time due to the restrictions, half of the musicians never even came to the studio”.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          1. Maybe If I Wore Sunglasses Inside I Won’t Feel Tired
                                          2. Everything Is Now
                                          3. The Trees & Me
                                          4. Paradise
                                          5. Jump The Gun
                                          6. Airborne
                                          7. Helicopter
                                          8. Summer Of Love
                                          9. Wake In Fright
                                          10. Howl

                                          Originally recorded in the late 1970s and using many of the musicians employed by Diana Ross on her track 'The Boss', 'Can't Put No Price On Love' has long been regarded as North End's 'long lost' single - an inspired disco workout employing that pre-dates the Arthur Baker/Tony Carbone-helmed project's most famous song, Tee Scott/Larry Levan favourite 'Happy Days'. The original multitrack was unfortunately lost, but the track finally appears, 40-odd years after it was recorded. Whether what we're hearing was finished and mixed at the time is uncertain, but the 'Club Mix' is certainly authentic sounding - a genuinely energetic, joyous and effervescent New York disco number with full orchestration, addictive vocals (Jocelyn Brown & Dennis Collins on backing Vox) and a killer groove. Elsewhere across the EP, we get two versions of 'We Can't Live Like This Anymore' - the synth-laden, solo-heavy disco-boogie style original mix (B2) and a superb 'drum break' percussion tool (A2) - and a brilliantly low-slung instrumental dub-disco cover of The Temptations' 'Cloud 9'.

                                          TRACK LISTING

                                          Can't Put No Price On Love (Club Mix)
                                          We Can't Live Like This Anymore (Drum Break)
                                          Cloud 9
                                          We Can't Live Like This Anymore

                                          Jane Weaver

                                          Love In Constant Spectacle

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                                            In Store Signing Session!

                                            To celebrate the release of her new LP, we are delighted to welcome Piccadilly favourite Jane Weaver to the shop on Tuesday 9th April at 5pm to sign copies of Love Is A Constant Spectacle.

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                                            Recalibrating her singular journey in the British musical landscape with her most open-hearted, direct and intimate collection of material yet. Love In Constant Spectacle evokes spectacular imagery and distills the artists’ vision in its purest form, elevating her inimitable sound and poetic vision to new heights.

                                            Recapturing the melancholy of her early work whilst propelling it forward, she sketches scenes as we watch new colours, shapes and languages emerge and fill the frame. Love In Constant Spectacle sees her take measured steps towards a vivid, dreamlike record, that offers resolve in the face of life’s inevitability.

                                            The foundations of Weaver’s sound are still evident – lush motorik drums, pulsating bass, custom modded synths and exotic fuzz pedals - but the stream is awash with scrabble piece poetry and Letraset lullabies leading to lush escapism, the free abandon that you’d associate with free jazz and the avant-garde. But, as determined and visionary as Weaver might be, Love In Constant Spectacle wasn’t executed without assistance. Here we find a long mooted unison with Jane’s first ever producer, John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding), who has shared Weaver’s process in the surrounds of Rockfield Studios and Geoff Barrow’s Invada studio.

                                            Love In Constant Spectacle is otherworldly, it is both intimate yet distant, a surrealist interpretation of the foundations that make us human – the stories and landscapes it paints are habitats of their own. A voyage into undisclosed pastures, it’s a heartfelt manifesto from an artist that continues to boundlessly evolve with each chapter in her career.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            Side A
                                            A1 Perfect Storm
                                            A2 Emotional Components
                                            A3 Love In Constant Spectacle -
                                            A4 Motif
                                            A5 The Axis And The Seed
                                            Side B
                                            B1 Is Metal
                                            B2 Happiness In Proximity
                                            B3 Romantic Worlds
                                            B4 Univers
                                            B5 Family Of The Sun

                                            One of Washingtons finest 45s meets rarity and quality head on. Although rarity is not the main reason for us here at TRAMP to re-release something, obviously it adds some fun to the game knowing that original copies of both WILLIAM CUMMINGS 45 RPM singles sell for a four-figured amount - if they turn up at all.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            1. Your Soul Searchin Love
                                            2. Make My Love A Hurting Thing

                                            Disco Segreta breathes new life into two of the most elusive and coveted Italo disco tracks of all time!

                                            Originating from the paradisiac island of Sardinia, Italy, Susy Pintus embarked on her musical journey alongside her brother at Radio Cagliari Centrale, one of Sardinia’s very first free radios, which opened its doors in 1977. Her singing career took flight in 1978, and by 1979, she attained national acclaim with her single “C’Est Magnifique,” a disco reinterpretation of the renowned Cole Porter track.

                                            However, Susy’s most sought-after single undoubtedly remains her 1986 Italo-disco 45 featuring the tracks “Fragile” and “Live for Your Love”. These compositions, expertly arranged by Italian jazz piano virtuoso Danilo Rea and superstar musician Aldo Tamborrelli, weave a captivating tapestry of sound using instruments like Yamaha DX7 and CP80, Roland Juno 60 and JX 8P, as well as the omnipresent Linn 9000. The result is a distinctive blend of italo-disco, synth-pop, and a touch of the Balearic vibe.

                                            Originally released in a limited run of 1500 copies on a 45, these tracks have become exceedingly rare over time, finding their way into the wishlists and collections of discerning Italo-disco enthusiasts.

                                            This deluxe edition includes the original tracks, meticulously remastered to meet contemporary standards without destroying the feel of the originals, along with two remixes of “Fragile” and “Live For Your Love” by Italian wonder Cosimo Mandorino aka Cosmo Dance.



                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            A1. Fragile (Original 1986 Version)
                                            A2. Live For Your Love (Original 1986 Version)
                                            B1. Fragile (Cosmo Dance Remix)
                                            B2. Live For Your Love (Cosmo Dance Remix)

                                            Inkswel

                                            Space Love - Incl. Steve Spacek, Fluterumental & Yoruba Soul Remixes

                                            Australian producer Inkswel is back on the Cosmocities label in France with more of his superbly soulful sounds, this time with none other than Chicago legend Robert Owens. The lush 'Space Love' is a playful deep house jam with the sort of cosmic synths that recall early Fingers Inc and Owens's smoky tones only heighten that feeling. Steve Spacek provides a mix that rides on broken beats with elastic bass but just as much cosmic energy and Fluterumental gets all loose-limbed and seductive. On the flip side are two Yoruba Soul mixes that bring extra rich soul vibes and shimmering pad work. A classy and timeless EP for sure.

                                            TRACK LISTING

                                            Space Love
                                            Space Love (Steve Spacek Remix)
                                            Space Love (Fluterumental Mix)
                                            Space Love (Yoruba Soul Remix)
                                            Space Love (Yoruba Soul Instrumental Mix)

                                            LCD Soundsystem

                                            Pow Pow (Idjut Boys Remix) / Too Much Love (Rub-N-Tug Remix)

                                              Hand-stamped 12" limited to 1000 pieces. Among the depths of the DFA vault (really an assortment of poorly organized hard drives of varying vintages), we found this true hidden gem, a version of "pow pow" made all squirrely by master squirrels the Idjut Boys. Why we kept this a secret for 14 years will forever remain a mystery. It's a distant cousin of the original - vocals gone, drums looped out, synths and delay coming down like acid rain. A real chugger. What better to pair it with, then, than Rub-N-Tug's remix of "too much love," long out of print from its original pressing in 2005 and still a complete monster meant for dark rooms and smoke machines cranked up past 11. It lives on wax once again, now with a likeminded buddy. Both tracks were recut at 45RPM by Bob Weston and pressed with care by the good humans at Third Man Pressing in Detroit, MI

                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              A1. Pow Pow (Idjut Boys Remix)
                                              B1. Too Much Love (Rub-N-Tug Remix)

                                              LOVE SONGS is a selection from the cassette tapes recorded 1984-1986 by Menko Konings (aka EM / Menko / eM. and founder of S.M. Nurse). They are never released on vinyl before. Also added two previously unpublished songs.

                                              Including download code and free CD by S.M. NURSE; “the last album”, with almost one hour never released tracks 1982-1983.

                                              Edition of 200 copies. Tape restoration / remaster by Rude 66.

                                              "Love Songs" is a selection from the cassette tapes recorded 1984-1986 by 80's Belgian post punk / industrial legend Menko Konings (aka EM / Menko / eM.) and the follow up to his 1986 tape release "Dedicated To Charles Bronson". This one hits the sweet spot between early Factory releases, east coast mutant psychedelic funk, and NYC no wave. If you're enjoyed archival releases on Dark Entries, Blackest Ever Black, the stranger end of PPU, and the mutant funk of Wicked Witch - then this is worth diving into it. 

                                              They are never released on vinyl before. Also added two previously unpublished songs. Including download code and free CD by S.M. Nurse; “The Last Album”, with almost one hour never released tracks 1982-1983.

                                              Edition of 200 copies. Tape restoration / remaster by Rude 66.



                                              TRACK LISTING

                                              A1. If My Love Wants A Rolls Roys
                                              A2. Where Ever You Go
                                              A3. Love You So
                                              A4. Oeh Ah!
                                              A5. Miss You
                                              B1. Number 1
                                              B2. Laughing (Heaven & Hell)
                                              B3. Call Me
                                              B4. Drunk Of Your Love (In A Chinese Restaurant)
                                              B5. A Really Good Time

                                              Chastity Belt

                                              Live Laugh Love

                                                In their decade-plus together, the four-piece Julia Shapiro (guitar, vocals), Lydia Lund (guitar, vocals), Gretchen Grimm (drums, vocals), and Annie Truscott (bass, vocals)—have created a resonant body of work. Live Laugh Love is a natural continuation. Against the bizarre backdrop of the past few years, Chastity Belt remained a supportive space for the members to grow and experiment, drawing on the ingredients most essential to their process since the beginning: authenticity and levity. Recorded over three sessions in as many years (January 2020, November 2021 and 2022), the focus became more about enjoying their time together in the studio than making it feel like work. Their ease and familiarity with engineer Samur Khouja in LA, who also recorded their last album, made for a particularly enjoyable process. Once completed, they returned to renowned engineer Heba Kadry who mastered the album.

                                                Album opener “Hollow” sets the tone with a gently driving rhythm while guitar layers stream like sun rays through an open car window. A warmth radiates through Shapiro’s voice, even while grappling with feeling lost and stuck. “The older I get,” Shapiro says of the lyrics, “the more I realize that I might just always feel this way, and it’s more about sitting with the feeling and accepting it, rather than trying to fight it.” That wisdom seems to anchor Live Laugh Love. Chastity Belt has never shied from navigating the spectrum of difficult emotions, and an existential thread weaves throughout the subject matter. And yet the songs feel more grounded than ever; there’s a sense of quiet confidence and self-assurance that comes with being less numb and more present. Facing discomfort takes more fortitude, after all.

                                                Live Laugh Love finds the members in their prime as musicians. Their parts trace intricate patterns over one another, but there’s room to breathe between the layers. Everyone contributes to the writing, sometimes switching instruments, and for the first time, all four members sing a song. It’s never been more apparent that they are creative siblings, cut from the same belt. “We’ve been playing music with each other for over a decade,” says Shapiro, “so it really does feel like we’re all fluent in the same language, and a lot of it just happens naturally.”

                                                “Laugh” seeks in the balm of friendship, aware of the anticipatory nostalgia that hits during a good time that you’re already missing before it’s gone; the heavier guitar tones on “Chemtrails” streak ominous chord progressions over Grimm’s precision timekeeping, lamenting memories that won’t fade easily. During a transitional time, Truscott came across a note in their phone that read, “it's not hard all day, just sometimes,” which inspired a poignant line in the chorus of “Kool-Aid,” their first song as lead vocalist on a Chastity Belt recording. Another standout, “I-90 Bridge” shines with a silvery melody that soars as Lund belts one of the most resounding moments on the album: “Tell your girlfriend she’s got nothing to fear/I’m set in my head/My body’s a different story.” The track “Blue” saunters nonchalantly with a wink; you can almost hear Shapiro’s smile as she sings “Faking it big time/So I can hit my stride/Man, it feels good to be alive,” channeling early Chastity Belt channeling early ’90s before channeling the late Elliott Smith in a spiral of distortion and insight: “Don’t get upset about it/It’s gonna pass/Tell all your friends about it/They’re gonna laugh.” “We have such a strong sense of each other’s musical inclinations” says Lund. “I think this allows for a lot of playfulness…we can kinda surprise each other, like a good punchline would.”

                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                Barry says: Jangling indie guitars float beautifully around airy vocal melodies, crafting a beautifully honed noise that lands somewhere between shoegaze, folk and art-rock. Brilliantly inventive throughout, but never shy a melody or two. Lovely stuff.

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                Hollow
                                                Funny
                                                Clumsy
                                                It’s Cool
                                                Kool-Aid
                                                Chemtrails
                                                Blue
                                                Tethered
                                                1-90 Bridge
                                                Laugh
                                                Like That

                                                East Coast Love Affair & William Stuckey

                                                Love Of Mind

                                                Hot Hot two-sider AA side William Stuckey action on this killer 12.

                                                Some house business from Athens of the North studio band East Coast Love Affair sampling William Stuckey's 'Love of Mine' and taking it on a deep tip, people asking about this one at all our gigs so we decided to cut it to a fat 12" and release.

                                                On the AA flip Athens of the North good friends Flying Mojito Bros insane flip of Williams Stuckey's 'Country People takes' the track to a whole new place. The boys remix has been proving a big party record for those with digi promos, their banger of a mix takes all the elements of the OG track and adds some super extra 70s bump to the OG. Legit!!

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                1. Love Of Mind
                                                2. Country People (Flying Mojito Bros Refito)

                                                Charlie Ingui

                                                Wake Up Old World / Movin' In Love's Direction'

                                                Charlie Ingui a veteran blued eyed soul singer who formed the band The Soul Survivors In the 60's is back with a brand new single.

                                                'Wake Up Old World' is a song about making the world a better place.

                                                Charlie explains 'This has always been a theme in our songs inspired very much by our collaboration with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff of Philadelphia International Records whose songs like "Love Train" and "Love Is The Message" had a positive and spiritually uplifting message.'

                                                In 1967, Charlie Ingui formed the band The Soul Survivors. They scored a #2 record with Gamble and Huff' first major hit with the song "Express Way To Your Heart.' They were a bunch of hoods from The Lower East Side of New York.

                                                They were part of the same scene in NY with The Rascals, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, The Soul Survivors, The Vanilla Fudge, and many other Blue Eyed Soul Bands that paved the way for folks like Hall and Oates.

                                                Originally they were a trio and had a third singer, Kenny Jeramiah, who went on to have success in Atlantic City.

                                                They went on to have several other great records. The first was in 1969 with Muscle Shoals producer. Rick Hall. The Swampers with Duane Allman played on that one. In 1974, Gamble and Huff got a custom CBS label – Philadelphia International Music and signed the Soul Survivors once again. They made a fantastic record with their amazing band, Charlie and Richie Ingui, John "Beedo"Dzubak The amazing Fred Beckmeier on bass. 

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                1. Wake Up Old World
                                                2. Movin' In Love's Direction'

                                                Van Jones

                                                I Want To Groove You / Your Love Is Like A High (feat. Erwin Epps)

                                                A limited re-release of the very first single created by Virginia Soul Legend, Van Jones. Originally released in 1974, this release celebrates one of the most soulful, heartfelt recordings pressed onto a 7", the first step in Vans career defining his artistry & expression. The original release remains obscure due to the handful of copies known worldwide, now lovingly restored & released exclusively through Symphonical, in direct collaboration with Van Jones & Erwin Epps.

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                1. I Want To Groove You (feat. Erwin Epps & Marilyn Gatlings)
                                                2. Your Love Is Like A High (feat. Erwin Epps & Jurdine Harding)

                                                Touch Of Class

                                                I Love You Pretty Baby / You Got To Know Better

                                                Originally released in 1975 by RCA via its subsidiary Midland International—and recorded at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia—these two tracks have never since both been released on the same single up until now, appearing once in unison on an acetate reference recording, copies of which have never sold on Discogs and are believed to be in the hands of 4 collectors worldwide.

                                                Hailing from their brilliantly produced debut ‘I’m In Heaven’, this release skims the cream of the album and hones in on the poignancy, sheer musicality and grit of the Philly sound; combining soaring male vocal harmonies and flamboyant horns with luscious strings and rollicking disco rhythms to fantastic effect. These are readymade and tested dance floor classics, certainly with the legs and drive to make the modern listener get down.

                                                Touch of Class effortlessly blend together the classic Motor City Sound and Philadelphia’s hard-driving disco groove in one fell swoop, records that sound like they have been produced from both the Gamble and Huff and Dozier playbooks, while retaining a unique register exclusive to the group—from John “The Monster” Davis’ nimble flute movements and Larry Washington’s rolling congas on I Love You Pretty Baby to “Sugar Bear” Thornton’s thumping basslines and Roco Bene’s sensational breathwork on You’ve Got To Know Better

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                1. I Love You Pretty Baby
                                                2. You Got To Know Better

                                                Tel Aviv's Elado has put out a fine run of eight releases in just two years on the likes of GAMM, Barefoot Beats and Bonfido Disques, but for his next move, he branches out with his own reissue label. Its aim is to "focus on uncovering lost gems" with the original paired with his own remixes. The first one is a 1983 private press from the Canadian pair OUI. 'Circle Of Love' is a big disco banger with flashy synth work and rugged arps, with a pair of Elado's mixes making it even more dancefloor ready. 'You Make Me High' is a more sentimental 80s pop sound. A fine start to life for this new label.

                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                Mine says: One for fans of euro pop soundalikes and big, borderline cheesy disco tunes. This 12" has got it all - 3 versions plus a bonus number for those who like it extra kitschy, what more could you ask for!

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                Side 1
                                                1. Circle Of Love (Elado Remix)
                                                2. Circle Of Love (Original)

                                                Side 2
                                                1. Circle Of Love (Elado Remix Instrumental)
                                                2. You Make Me High

                                                Mad-heads, rave veterans and lovers of having their brains rewired by previously unexplored sonic realms unite, because here comes the first of four, yes four, new albums from the fantastic freak of nature that is Special Request. His 'What Time Is Love? Sessions' arrives in several different formats this month and across six sizzling tracks that re-wire the KLF's hit of that name, he taps into everything from "ephemeral ambiance to barnstorming hardcore, pummelling house to pointillist trance" and does so with a mix of the surreal and the psychotic, the psychedelic and the downright ridiculous. It's mental, and we love it.

                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                Barry says: A monolithic undertaking here from Special Request, with four albums in a year of pummeling basslines and euphoric arps, all underpinned with bone-breaking kick drum and sidechained throb. Bangers, all.

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                1. T Minus 23/Luminosity/Mu Sagitarri
                                                2. What Time Is Love (Redux)
                                                3. What Time Is Ardkore
                                                4. Turning Point
                                                5. Spiral Sunrise/Pure Trance Artefact/Synchronicity
                                                6. That Wisnae A Microdose/Epsilon/Sheep To Shepherd

                                                Italian DJ and producer Elisa Bee makes her full I Love Acid debut. Having previously remixed "WTCHCRFT" on the series and released a couple of 12”s on Balkan Vinyl, here she drops into full acid mode. Four tracks spanning jacking acid techno, classic house and electro, all with a hefty dose of 303 action. Elisa is in high demand right now - holding down a residency in Milan’s famous Tempio club, playing Berghain for their 303 Day lineup, and releases on UTTU, Ben Sims’ Hardgroove, and Truncate. As always, just 303 copies of hand-stamped and numbered heavyweight 180 gram wax, in a stamped card sleeve. No digital. No represses.

                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                Matt says: Another clutch of authentic warehouse rattlers on the effervescent I Love Acid label. These acid collectables don't hang around long - just saying! ;)

                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                A1: Acid Crush
                                                A2: In Acido
                                                B1: Young Tool
                                                B2: What You Want To Say

                                                Gabriels

                                                Love And Hate In A Different Time

                                                  Jacob Lusk, Ryan Hope & Ari Balouzian; an acclaimed gospel singer and choir director, an established film director and a classically trained musician and soundtrack artist. This is the trio that fate brought together and now make up Gabriels.

                                                  Their debut EP ‘Love & Hate In A Different Time’ comprises five songs that sound instantly of another era without faltering into throwback territory. True masters of story-telling, their timeless take on vintage soul, new R&B and just a hint of ultra-contemporary altpop have seen them become firm favourites of Gilles Peterson, Off White’s Virgil Abloh, Benji B, Annie Mac, Elton John... the list goes on.

                                                  The lead track and new single, ‘Love & Hate In A Different Time’, showcases their sound perfectly. A soul-stirring song with elements of funk and that joyous gospel influence too. Jacob has one of those terrifically cavernous deliveries and understands the power of when to adopt restraint and when to let rip. It’s raw, show-stopping and combines to form a magical few minutes of cinematic sound, unlike anything else out there today.

                                                  In the song’s long-form video, directed by band member and British born musician Ryan Hope (himself a celebrated music video director), we’re taken through a history of the dancefloor in archive footage, culminating in Jacob singing Billie Holliday’s Strange Fruit to a rapt audience during a Black Lives Matter protest in LA last year. It’s an engrossing, moving watch and an evocative listen.

                                                  The rest of the EP stands tall with its lead track, shoulder to shoulder. Experimental flourishes, sultry beats and jazzy polyrhythms. Intoxicating stuff, it’s music that is hard not to like. Simply riveting and a hugely promising introduction to an already accomplished new act.

                                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                                  Matt says: Repress of pretty much the biggest soul 12" of the year. There's been no escaping these tracks and now they're available for all once again.

                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                  A1 - Loyalty (Featuring Ashley Sade)
                                                  A2 - In Loving Memory
                                                  A3 - Professional
                                                  B1 - Love And Hate In A Different Time
                                                  B2 - The Blind
                                                  B3 - Love And Hate In A Different Time (Alternate Version)

                                                  Astrel K

                                                  The Foreign Department

                                                    RIYL: Stereolab, High Llamas, Deserter’s Songs era Mercury Rev, Death of A Ladies Man.

                                                    The Foreign Department is the second album by Astrel K, the solo project helmed by Stockholm-based British ex-pat, Rhys Edwards. Those already familiar with Edwards’ work will likely know him for fronting the cultishly great Ulrika Spacek, and given he operates as the principal songwriter in both projects, much of the same hallmarks of his cathartic, elliptical songwriting are present in Astrel K. Nonetheless, The Foreign Department feels like a rubicon moment of sorts, and the album that Edwards has unconsciously been working towards his entire creative life.

                                                    As a title, The Foreign Department offers an instructive guide for the listener, framing a life-in-transition/artist-in-exile document that maps two impromptu moves in twelve months for its songwriter: the first from London in pursuit of a relationship, the second between homes in Stockholm as that decade long relationship then suddenly dissolved. Indeed, diffusion, dissolution and reconstitution feel like appropriate touchstones for its recurring themes. Written amidst the flux of two states, at once isolated from home and then any established emotional anchor, the resulting eleven tracks came to represent a precognitive search for shifting identity and with it forming an unwittingly biographical record. It's commendable and somewhat telling that during this shake up, Edwards somehow landed upon his most realised and original work.

                                                    With a former life stripped away, there emerged an opportunity to reinvent a sense of self through art, now not just as a writer, but a composer also. Developing the confidence to arrange songs in ways he'd previously considered off-limits, while also taking cues from the opulent string and brass arrangements of records like Mercury Rev's Deserters' Songs and Death of A Ladies Man by Leonard Cohen, Edwards enlisted a range of performers to bring to life the mini-symphonies forming in his head. Perhaps it's inevitable that an album written while facing the consequences of being alone would eventually ossify around the process of bringing people together.

                                                    For all its troubled origins, The Foreign Department is a remarkably warm sounding collection. Edwards' lyrics are typically knotty and neurotic, dancing around the poetry of quarter-life anxiety, but the music itself is often joyous and even uplifting, the combination expressing that neat duality of melancholic euphoria. Edwards sings variously of crises, "torrid pieces of art", of "houses on fire" and not "having the guts for it", yet these troubling sentiments are framed by seemingly incongruous swelling strings, chirping horns or motorik percussion, creating that sense of pushing forward or floating above, of wrapping your troubles in dreams, a salve for the moments when you get a bit too much for yourself.

                                                    Lead single, 'Darkness At Noon', likely captures this all best. Named for the French idiom "midi a quatorze heures", the maddening idea of attempting the impossible for the sake of some greater possibly pointless cause, it directly grapples with the opposing notions of wanting and not wanting, of being here and being there at the same time. The conflicting and impossible self. It’s something Edwards addresses in the song at perhaps his most open, opining, “I know I want to be seen, but I hate most of what comes out of me”. And yet here is, putting it all out in the open and on the line, the dialectics of his enlightenment up on show.

                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                    Heavy Is The Head
                                                    Darkness At Noon
                                                    By Depol
                                                    Brighter Spells
                                                    Firma
                                                    Birds In Vacant Lots
                                                    The Foreign Department
                                                    C Ya!
                                                    A Rudderless Ship
                                                    Daffodil
                                                    R U A Literal Child?

                                                    Jim

                                                    Love Makes Magic - The Remixes

                                                      Love Makes Magic, the debut LP by JIM - aka Jim Baron of Crazy P & Ron Basejam notoriety - was released in June 2023 and the album has connected with an ever growing number of fans; lured in by great songs, Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter acoustics, 60’s psychedelic folk-rock, a dash of Balearic, discoid funk and a healthy dose of yacht-rock. The album was voted Album of the Year in the Bill Brewster Furtive 50 chart for 2023 - like a Balearic BAFTAs - and Still River Flow (Generalisation Dub) came 2nd in the tracks of the year... which was nice.

                                                      Disco Pogo, Piccadilly Records and Mr Bongo all gave the LP honourable mention in their end of year charts too. As you’d expect with an artist who has 25 years of dance music connections the accompanying remixes weren’t bad either... Crooked Man, Ruf Dug, Flying Mojito Brothers and Generalisation all came up with fine reinterpretations. Luke Unabomber hailed The Crooked Goth version of Phoenix as his track of the year. The vinyl run of the Crooked Mixes sold out in record time.

                                                      As the remixes racked up we considered collecting them together for a remix LP. And so here we are... presenting Love Makes Magic - The Remixes.

                                                      The five aforementioned mixes will be joined by five brand new ones from X-Press 2, Mang Dynasty, Chris Coco, Begin ( James Holroyd) and Brown Fang. Spanning pumping club bangers, perfect sunsets soundtracks and left-field electronica.

                                                      We love them.
                                                      We hope you do too..

                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                      Barry says: A stunning set of remixes from some of the hottest names in the electronic music world, for Jim's brilliant 'Love Makes Magic' LP, one of our collective favourites of 2023. Basking in the relaxed, Balearic waters of the original but twisted and coaxed around a variety of grooves, these pieces shine in a whole new light when viewed through a different lens, and show the talents of remixers and Baron alike. Brill.

                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                      A1. Still River Flow (Generalisation Dub) Phoenix (Crooked Goth)
                                                      A2. Oxygen (Ruf Dug Remix)
                                                      B1. Ballad Of San Marino (Mang Dynasty Remix) Still River Flow (Begin Remix)
                                                      B2. Where The Leaves Are Falling (Brown Fang Remix) Across The Street (Generalisation Dub)
                                                      C1. Phoenix (X-Press 2 On Fire Remix)
                                                      C2. Oxygen (Flying Mojito Bros Refrito)
                                                      D1. The Ballad Of San Marino (Chris Coco Extended Dub Version)

                                                      Little Red Flames

                                                      Love Feeling

                                                        Mari Steven aka Little Red Flames has been writing songs forever, singing in bands throughout the 90s, supporting the likes of The Fall, The James Taylor Quartet and Gil Scott Heron and playing the first T in The Park and then working with dance music producers in the 00s and featuring on several Ibiza chill out albums! With life rooted in music she interviewed every major band from 1994 – 2006 on TV, Radio and in the press and made TV documentaries about Coldcut and Roni Size and Reprazent… but all this good life kept getting in the way of the dream… to record an album.
                                                        Non, je ne regrette rien, the life stuff is all brilliant and the time has never been quite right until now.

                                                        Produced by legendary Glasgow producer Alex Smoke, ‘Love Feeling’ is a spirit lifting, heart wrenching, emotional rollercoaster of the smoothest electronic synth pop with the darkest most gynormous beats and oh yes, it will make you dance.

                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                        Barry says: 'Love Feeling' is one part gritty minimal electronica, one part airy spine-tingling rave and a healthy dash of synth-pop all melted into a pot and laid down as a syrup-smooth backdrop for Mari Steven's soaring vocal. It's bold, blistering electronic music, beautifully produced too.

                                                        Bidaide

                                                        Batua / Love Me & Give Up

                                                        "Matasuna Records", on a mission to unearth musical treasures of the past for the last 7 years, presents an exciting discovery of the present with the band "Bidaide" from Barcelona. This 7-inch vinyl single not only marks Bidaide's vinyl debut, but also unveils their captivating versatility and musicality with two previously unreleased tracks, "Batua" and "Love Me & Give Up".

                                                        Soul, funk, psychedelic rock, reggae-dub and library music merge seamlessly in Bidaide's recordings, forming a unique sound. Two great tracks that are now available on vinyl!

                                                        "Batua" on the A-side is the energetic prelude to this 45. A dynamic, unfiltered rhythm section provides the foundation, while two guitars engage in an agile conversation underscored by sharp keys and fantastic brass overdubs. Recorded in the band's studio on multiple tracks using analog methods and equipment, the song boasts an opulent, organic sound. Batua is a funky, psychedelic journey interspersed with soulful & harmonious interludes and stirring percussive breaks.

                                                        Flipping to the B-side, "Love Me & Give Up" offers a more soulful, relaxed contrast, showcasing the band's versatility. A laid-back beat sets the stage, with keys and guitars weaving a soulful sound tapestry.The chorus, delivered with restrained conviction and backed by a warm organ, evoke a Motown-esque charm.

                                                        Founded in 2019, Bidaide began as a duo with "Asier del Álamo" and "Juan Cruz Chiappara". With the arrival of "Sergio Caño" (keyboards), "Manuel Diaz" (drums), and "Nacho Llauradó" (Telecaster), the duo blossomed into a vibrant band. Through experimentation and maturation, they forged their own distinct sound, reflected in their 2021-2022 recordings titled "BATUA" (Basque for "unity"). These recordings embody the spiritual essence of a group that has found and solidified its own powerful sound, showcasing its talent for arrangements and harmonies.

                                                        Some members of Bidaide, who already knew Matasuna and their releases through their involvement in the "Gatzara Soundsystem", sent Matasuna their demo of the recordings in mid-2003. Their fresh, impressive sound immediatelyfound open ears. This connection paved the way for Bidaide's exciting vinyl debut, marking a new chapter in their musical journey.

                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                        1. Batua
                                                        2. Love Me & Give Up

                                                        DJ and producer Gratts returns to his own imprint with the third instalment of the "Balearic but bumpin'" trilogy. Here, the Belgian puts forward a captivating piece of organic, Body & Soul NY inspired deep house, assisted by Cata Mansikka-aho on vocals. As always, an instrumental is provided for maximum nightclub daydreaming. On the flipside, British duo Faze Action up the energy levels with an equally musical disco version that hits in all the right spots. Artwork once again by Mads Cooke.

                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                        Rhythm Of Love
                                                        Rhythm Of Love (Daydreamin' Instrumental)
                                                        Rhythm Of Love (Faze Action Remix)

                                                        Karen Dalton

                                                        It's So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best - 2024 Reissue

                                                          Karen Dalton's 1969 Capitol debut is finally back in print! Light in the Attic is thrilled to present a brand new edition of this heart-wrenching & bluesy introduction to the intoxicating world of Dalton and her deep well of musical secrets.

                                                          World-weary and filled with the blues, Dalton’s unsurpassed interpretive depth and emotional range were like no other. Recorded for Capitol in 1969, It’s So Hard To Tell Who's Going To Love You The Best spans generations of classic American songwriting–covering classics by Lead Belly, Fred Neil, and Tim Hardin. While no longer with us in the physical, Karen’s growing musical presence is stronger than ever and worthy of re-examination by both the converted and the uninitiated alike. This new re-release serves as the definitive, all-analog version of Dalton’s stunning debut, featuring remastered audio from the original Capitol masters, the original 1969 artwork in an expanded gatefold jacket, unseen photos by album photographer Joel Brodsky, and an essay interviewing Karen’s friends and music collaborators, from album producer and bassist Harvey Brooks to musician Peter Stampfel of the Holy Modal Rounders.


                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                          1. Little Bit Of Rain
                                                          2. Sweet Substitute
                                                          3. Ribbon Bow
                                                          4. I Love You More Than Words Can Say
                                                          5. In The Evening
                                                          6. Blues On The Ceiling
                                                          7. It Hurts Me Too
                                                          8. How Did The Feeling Feel To You
                                                          9. Right, Wrong Or Ready
                                                          10. Down On The Street

                                                          Liason

                                                          Life / Disco Party

                                                          Introducing the limited 7" re-release of the single by the legendary Bay Area group, Liason. Led by Morris 'Skid' Clay, Liason made their mark on the music scene with their distinctive sound and unforgettable performances. Recorded at Freeway Studios in Oakland back in 1977, this single captures the essence of the era and the spirit of the band.

                                                          Originally released on their independent imprint, 'A.L.C.' - named after three of the group's members astrological signs: Aquarius, Libra, and Capricorn - this single quickly became a cherished gem among fans and collectors alike. Now, decades later, it's being brought back to life for a whole new generation to enjoy.

                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                          1. Life
                                                          2. Disco Party

                                                          Strange Boy

                                                          Love Remains

                                                            Saturday night and Sunday morning; the sacred and the profane. These are the creative spaces of electronic pop duo Strange Boy. Disillusioned with the elitist hierarchies of classical singing, Kieran Brunt turned his attention to the songwriting world, drawing on his love of storytellers such as Anohni, The Magnetic Fields and Rufus Wainwright. With Brunt weaving a choral narrative on top of collaborator Matt Huxley’s atmospheric soundscapes, Strange Boy create a world rich with symbolism, grandeur and communion.

                                                            The London-based duo are releasing their debut album, ‘Love Remains’, via Groenland Records. The eleven songs that make up the album have formed gradually years of collaborating since they first met on a night out while wandering through Glastonbury in 2011. After moving to London together to pursue music seriously, Strange Boy’s sound has matured alongside Brunt and Huxley’s notable collaborations with the likes of Terry Riley, Nils Frahm, Clark, Squid, Aurora and artist Jeremy Deller.

                                                            Combining a bold narrative thrust with grandiose symbolism, Strange Boy have created a suite of impressionistic songs that exist in atmospheric soundworlds. The first single, ‘Boston Blue Period’, sets out the stall as a lush-but-unsettling piece, building over an extended intro then falling away to reveal a tender tale about letting go.

                                                            Following single ‘Sofia’ opens with a bouncing solo synth; the propulsive pattern ebbs and flows through the song, swelling with the outline of Brunt's beautiful, bittersweet address to the titular ‘Sofia’, who he explains “was the first child to come into my life as a grown-up. She brought with her such a fun and fresh energy at a time when I was grappling with early adulthood and despairing at what was happening in the world around me.”

                                                            ‘Follow The News’ is the lead single from the album and draws upon Brunt’s personal experiences with ‘medication and self-medication’. Serious themes of mental illness are brought to the fore across the record, and treated with a mixture of irony, humour and catharsis.

                                                            Elsewhere on the album, the band lean further into this intimate, reflective mode of storytelling than ever before. ‘November Skies’ combines lo-fi vocal production with the lush strings and guest vocal of Nico Muhly and Anna B. Savage respectively, while Side A closer Whipping Boy’s softly crooned vocals and up-close piano recall the early works of James Blake and Anohni and the Johnsons. Brunt signposts his love for The Magnetic Fields with a cover of cult classic ‘100,000 Fireflies’, recorded in one take over layers of found tape played backwards at half-speed.

                                                            The album closes with the eponymous ‘Love Remains’, a song written early in the band’s formative years and honed gradually over their time together in live performances. The song swells in intensity as Brunt’s choral-inspired vocal soars over Huxley’s organ drones, industrial layers and experimental string textures, meditating on life and death in a swooping narrative of deep self-introspection.

                                                            The writing and recording of the album was as dramatic as it’s subject matter: while developing material Brunt was forced to leave his studio space at very short notice and ended up moving into the crypt of a Victorian church in London. The space - beautiful , spooky and very atmospheric - had a grand impact on the sonic imprint of the music, which was completed in Yorkshire alongside producer and mixer Richard Formby.

                                                            Working with rising star Jack Warne on the artwork, the band decided to make church objects and surroundings integral to the imagery of the album.

                                                            Ultimately, as the amorphous presence of Strange Boy, Brunt and Huxley have built a sonic world that inspires communion – with ourselves and with something more ethereal. Their debut album is a visceral storytelling experience not to be missed.

                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                            Boston Blue Period
                                                            Follow The News
                                                            Oscar’s Song
                                                            Drunk In Iceland
                                                            Whipping Boy
                                                            (I Count The Fleeing
                                                            Hours)
                                                            Annunciation
                                                            Sofia
                                                            November Skies
                                                            100,000 Fireflies
                                                            Love Remains

                                                            Jolly Kunjappu / L En B Band

                                                            Sock It (Telephones Edit) / Without Love (Mario Marini Edit)

                                                            The second release on the club night cum record label, Nijmegen Blauwdruk is here, enlisting the help of Telephones and Mario Marini to edit two 80s boogie cuts from the European mainland.

                                                            On the A-side, the Norwegian Berliner Telephones delivers an epic rework of the 1983 tune 'Sock It' by Indian-Finnish artist Jolly Kunjappu. Sax solos, extended breakdowns and synth hooks that will stick like glue; it's all there.
                                                            On the B-side, Nijmegen's Mario Marini delivers the midas touch to the lost Dutch boogie tune 'Without Love' by L & B Band. You'll instantly recognize the original this version was based on, but the synth solo and drum break give the tune a whole new life.

                                                            Pressed LOUD at Mother Tongue, Verona. Remastered and cut by Helmut Erler.
                                                            Officially licensed from the original artists. 

                                                            STAFF COMMENTS

                                                            Matt says: Two huge hits retweaked for our delectation - one from the boogie and one from the Balearic-rock camps. It's a splendid outing for all, guaranteed to hog the front of your record bag longer than most.

                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                            Jolly Kunjappu - Sock It (Telephones Edit)
                                                            L En B Band - Without Love (Mario Marini Edit)

                                                            Queen Latifah

                                                            Ladies First (feat. Monie Love)/Come Into My House

                                                              The third single off her seminal 1989 debut album, "Ladies' First" remains one of Queen Latifah's signature songs

                                                              Featuring Monie Love, "Ladies' First" became an anthem of women's empowerment. This 7" also includes a B-side of "Come Into My House," originally released in 1990 as the fourth single.

                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                              Ladies First (feat. Monie Love) [Radio Edit]
                                                              Come Into My House

                                                              Killer female roots vocal on the tuff lick of the 'Java' rhythm. This tune was originally released on 12" on Park Heights' Son of a Gun label, under the name 'Park Heights Angel' aka Angel Hoytt. This is the first release on 45, and the A-side vocal cut is an alternate previously unreleased mix. Massive T I P on this one reggae heads! 

                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                              A. I Love You Dready
                                                              B. I Love You Dready Dub

                                                              Laetitia Sadier

                                                              Rooting For Love

                                                                Over the course of her career, spanning three-plus decades, Laetitia Sadier has never shied away from the hard topics, or stopped advocating for the possibility of self determination and emancipation in the face of the powers that be, conscious or unconscious. This is an essential part of the foundation she co-built with Stereolab, showcasing her spiritual, scientific and sociopolitical inquiries. She’s continued this process with Monade and under her own name and as a writer/singer/and musician whose every album acts as a report on her journey of the self through time, space and the collective.

                                                                On Rooting For Love, the report is set alight by the heat of a turbulent world, collapsing institutions and Laetitia’s fully engaged process of expression as well as orchestration. The opening number, “Who + What” elucidates the central issue of the album: a call for a collective striving for Gnosis – an inquisitive outlook that will lend clues to the traumatized civilizations of Earth, allowing us to evolve away from millennia of alienation and suffering and towards the achievability of healing. The musical arrangements help to embody the layers of the issue, as with “Who + What”’s combination of organ, synths, guitar, bass, trombone, drum programming, vibraphone and zither, all working along intricate paths of chord and tempo changes. Leading from the inside is the implacable presence of Laetitia Sadier, herself interacting with a vocal assembly of men and women billed as The Choir. The regular reappearance of The Choir throughout Rooting For Love is a reminder of this music being one of a people in critical mass, in addition to an evolution that continues to deepen the rich harmonic fields in which Laetitia plays.

                                                                Past wounds are addressed again and again in the libretto, as the music provides a transformational balm to aid the healing process. The melodic funk of bassist Xavi Muñoz leads a Chic-adjacent slink to the occasional dance floor vibes and no-wave rockouts, while Hannes Plattemier and Emma Mario take turns in mixing the tracks and informing the far reaches of the material, with vibes, additional drum programming and synths alongside a talented cast of players and singers from Laetita’s Source Ensemble and beyond.

                                                                Whether drawing inspiration from Zen Shiastu training, or the lyrics of Véronique Vincent, (lyricist and singer for Aksak Maboul, and once upon a time, lead singer of the Honeymoon Killers), Laetitia faces the truth without flinching. The shadows, whatever stuff they are made of - individual and collective, present and ancestral - need to be recognized and acknowledged, because the more we heal within ourselves, the more undivided we become in the face of looming Neo-fascist/Neoliberal narratives polluting the inner and outer landscapes. As with the cover image of the winter tree mirrored by the word patterns of Rooting For Love, Laetitia maintains that how we heal the world that’s coming, and what we make of it, will be a co-creation. The quality of our imagination, the orientation we give our thoughts and the capacity to bring love to ourselves and the world are a first step.

                                                                Alongside of her collaboration with Modern Cosmology, last year’s incredible What Will You Grow Now?, as well as her continued tours with a reformed Stereolab, Rooting For Love finds Laetitia back in the world, once again urging all our grounded inner alignment and heart power to make us better equipped for creating what’s to come.

                                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                Barry says: A deeply psychedelic journey through whimsical french psych-folk, airy downbeat and hazy funk-adjecent groove. It's got the spirit of early Stereolab (for good reason) but lightened with a majestic, excitable pop sensibility. A really beautiful journey.

                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                01 Who + What
                                                                02 Proteiformunite
                                                                03 Une Autre Attente
                                                                04 The Dash
                                                                05 Don’t Forget You’re Mine
                                                                06 Panser L’inacceptable
                                                                07 The Inner Smile
                                                                08 La Nageuse Nue
                                                                09 New Moon
                                                                10 Cloud 6

                                                                Colouring

                                                                Love To You, Mate

                                                                  “I'd always been on the side of making up scenarios rather than being really honest about my life within my music,” says Jack Kenworthy of Colouring about his second album Love To You, Mate. “This is the first time I've been able to be more honest and direct. I've not been scared of it because it's not my story. It’s a shared one.”

                                                                  The Nottingham-based songwriter and producer’s life was upended in February 2021, months before release of his debut album Wake, when his brother-in-law Greg Baker was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer. What followed was the most “unbelievable” year of togetherness when life seemed set on fracturing the life of a young man.

                                                                  Colouring has been a solo project since Wake, an album influenced by the 00s post-Britpop greats (early Coldplay, Elbow, Keane) but taking electronic and rhythmic cues from Radiohead and James Blake. Kenworthy’s debut marked a renaissance. “Truthfully, there were a lot of times when I didn't feel completely at home in the music I was making before then,” the Leicestershire native says.

                                                                  The EPs Symmetry (2016), Heathen (2017) and Bn (2018) were released via Interscope Records while Colouring was a poppier affair backed by three other musicians. The records led to tour support with The 1975, mainstream radio airplay, an extensive headline tour of North America, and Bn’s lead single ‘Time’ featuring on the 13 Reasons Why soundtrack.

                                                                  Despite being called Love To You, Mate the album isn’t concerned about Kenworthy’s relationship with Greg. “Obviously he's the heart of it and certainly those last two songs are definitely to him, but it would've been disingenuous to make a record just about my relationship with him.”

                                                                  “My goal and intention with it was a message of love to [the family] and for what they did,” Kenworthy continues. “We were this tight-knit, inseparable group of friends for a whole year… a year that was both horrible and great, in a weird way. I really feel we've made this music together. Our favourite conversation is talking about Greg and this album.”Kenworthy determines: “I've just taken the photograph.”

                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                  1. For You
                                                                  2. I Don't Want To See You Like That
                                                                  3. How'd It Get So Real
                                                                  4. Lune
                                                                  5. A Wish
                                                                  6. The Light
                                                                  7. Love To You, Mate
                                                                  8. Coda
                                                                  9. 'small Miracles'
                                                                  10. For Life
                                                                  11. Big Boots

                                                                  Shooting Daggers

                                                                  Love & Rage

                                                                    Sal, Bea and Raquel aka Shooting Daggers, are without a doubt burning it up at the moment. Since releasing their EP ‘Athames’ last year the whispers are getting louder. Since then, things have been pretty much upwards, non - stop, and Daggers are fast becoming a fiery beacon at the beating heart of the burgeoning UK hardcore scene.

                                                                    Plus, their full on live shows have made them a must-see proposition. Whether it’s Desertfest, supporting Amyl & The Sniffers, a plethora of underground gigs and festivals across the UK and Europe including Fluff and Burn It Down. Or sharing the stage with the cream of up and coming American hardcore, Scowl, Gel, Zulu, Spaced, and being personally asked to play the ‘Cult Of Luna’ curated ‘Beyond The Red Shift’. There’s no doubt that Shooting Daggers are most certainly in demand. It’s a wonder they have the time to do anything else. Thankfully, they had a week spare to go in with Wayne Adams at Bear Bites Horse Studio in London to record their debut album.

                                                                    Titled ‘Love and Rage’ it’s a huge leap forward from their EP, in fact we believe Daggers have recorded something of a corker in terms of modern hardcore in fact ... a potential minor classic debut maybe. Classic you say? As in 'The Ramones' or 'Damned Damned Damned', as in 'Los Angeles' or 'Bad Brains', as in 'Repeater' or 'Pussy Whipped', or as in (because they wouldn't forgive us if we left them out) 'Non-stop Feeling', by the genre-deviating, mainstream breakers Turnstile. And yeah, we've noticed how male that list is! Whatever way you spin it, there is no doubt that ’Love and Rage' is an album of jaw dropping depth and melody as well as blinding energy and angst.

                                                                    The band says … We want to spread a positive message, we are challenging rage into a good force, seeking for justice and unity. Anger serves us as a bodyguard for our personal pain and suffering. But when you recognise rage within you, if you handle it with attention, love, and compassion, it can be a powerful mobilizing factor to take action in solidarity and commitment to enacting social change. This is a time to focus on ourselves and our community. Protect our rights to be in this world and stop caring about men's validations. It's time for women and queer people to channel all our power together. In this album we touch subjects such as Unity, sorority, self love, taking the power back, queer love and skateboarding. And the album sums this up completely over 9 storming numbers. The are kick ass buzzsaw punk bangers of course, blistering shards of pent up fury, like ‘Dare’ and ‘Not My Rival’ ‘Wipeout’ and ‘Bad Seeds’. Daggers ‘as you might expect, but here, more catchy, more direct, more focussed than before. However, things start to get even more interesting with songs like ‘Smug’ and ‘Tunnel Vision’ a big hint that this is no ordinary punk rock record. A grungy intro bangs into stuttering riffs and a chorus with harmonies that will lock itself into your head. Then the band drops ‘A Guilty Conscience Needs An Accuser’ and you go well what is this? A sort of 90’s shoegaze grunge infused soaring ballad, that is as breathtakingly bold as it is unexpected and a real standout. As is the album’s title track ‘Love And Rage’ with its Dinosaur Jr meets Lush vibe. It all fits perfectly. The final track ‘Caves/Outro’ is just vocals and piano … It can only be described as ‘lovely’. Wow. The influences never overwhelm, it’s always unmistakably ‘Shooting Daggers’. It has to be said that the band are not just bashing it out here. The playing is knockout and the vocals in particular are a standout. Singer Sal proving that she can do hard and fast and cool and melodic with equal aplomb. Add in some really inventive vocal arrangements and harmonies, and you have a band that is pushing that hardcore envelope big time.

                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                    Side 1.
                                                                    1. Dare
                                                                    2. Not My Rival
                                                                    3. Smug
                                                                    4. Wipe Out
                                                                    5. A Guilty Conscience Needs An Accuser
                                                                    Side 2.
                                                                    1. Tunnel Vision
                                                                    2. Bad Seeds
                                                                    3. Love & Rage
                                                                    4. Caves/Outro

                                                                    Scratch

                                                                    Keep On Searching For Love - 2024 Reissue

                                                                      A superb 12” slab of rare South London British Jazz Funk, originally released in the UK in 1984 by Jamaican-born producer Tony Williams, the man behind the seminal Funk Masters’ jazz-funk masterpiece, ‘Love Money’.

                                                                      Scratch’s ‘Keep On Searching For Love’ features the uplifting vocals of Linda Taylor (who had a successful solo career on Prelude Records) and was produced by Tony Williams for his Master- Funk label. Sounding like a mixture of rare groove anthems like Gwen McCrae’s ‘All This Love I’m Giving’, Linda Williams’ ‘Elevate Your Mind’ and The Emotions’ ‘Best of Your Love’, once again with a distinct South London 80s dancefloor attitude, making ‘Keep On Searching For Love’ a modern day soulful bullet.

                                                                      The flipside instrumental, ‘Eastern Lady’, comes complete with hypnotic bassline, drum machines, synths and stabbing horn lines.

                                                                      An absolutely essential 1980s Brit-Funk 12” tune, fully remastered from tapes, bespoke exact reprolabels, pressed on pristine vinyl and all housed in groovy Soul Jazz / Funk Masters house bag.

                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                      1. Keep On Searching For Love
                                                                      2. Eastern Lady

                                                                      Embark on a sonic journey with Gabriels' 'Love and Hate' as it undergoes a mesmerizing transformation through the skilled hands of Xpress 2.

                                                                      The Xpress 2 remix propels the track to new heights, infusing it with dynamic beats and an infectious rhythm that beckons listeners to the dancefloor. In addition, this vinyl edition also includes the Kerri Chandler remixes, adding a more soulful touch.

                                                                      Kerri expertly blends emotive melodies with a pulsating energy that captivates the senses. This remix package is a testament to the collaborative prowess of these musical maestros, offering a transcendent experience for electronic music aficionados and dance enthusiasts alike.

                                                                      Dive into the reimagined soundscape of 'Love and Hate' – a fusion of artistic brilliance and dancefloor magic.

                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                      Matt says: Still some juice left in this pear! A nice smattering of fresh remixes of the already classic Gabriels track. Includes the universally adored Kerri Chandler vocal mix, along with a new, high voltage one from the New Jersey house cat. London's X-Press 2 also contribute two chunky house versions. Top stuff indeed.

                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                      A1. X-Press 2 Love & Honesty Remix
                                                                      A2. X-Press 2 Love & Honesty Hypno Dub Remix
                                                                      B1. Kerri Chandler Vocal Mix
                                                                      B2. Kerri Chandler 623 Again Mix

                                                                      Isley Brothers

                                                                      My Love Is Your Love (Forever) / Tell Me It's Just A Rumour Baby

                                                                        Brothers O’Kelly, Rudolph and Ronald, from Cincinnati, Ohio, need no introduction to the Northern Soul scene. Their now legendary Motown output may not have hit in Detroit but it has been a staple of UK club land “forever”. Our top-side – “My Love Is Your Love” – is perhaps the most treasured of their rare soul recordings and, incredibly, was not deemed worthy of a release at the time. It first appeared in 1972 on the UK EMI budget imprint Music For Pleasure on the album Tamla Motown Presents The Isley Brothers (Side 1, track 3). It had to wait a further 40 years before finally being released on 45 as part of the 2013 Motown 7s Box Set. “Tell Me It’s Just A Rumour Baby” is a club anthem and yet another enigma. Again, Motown did not consider it worthy of release in America, but instead, thanks to demand from Northern Soul fans, it was released in the UK on Tamla Motown in 1973. We are proud to release the official 50th Anniversary edition.

                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                        1. Tell Me It's Just A Rumour Baby
                                                                        2. My Love Is Your Love (Forever)

                                                                        A wonderful soul gem first time on 7" vinyl by the relatively unknown artist Jimmy Messina. No breaks and samples just good vibes and perfect for that soul box.

                                                                        Love is here - a great soul sing a long and a dance floor mover, brung on the sunshine!

                                                                        Do you wanna dance - is a perfect soul dancer

                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                        1. Do You Want To Dance
                                                                        2. Love Is Here

                                                                        House music legend DJ Sneak drops a 12" on Heist. A veteran of many years in the house game (becoming famous around the mid-90s due to a few pioneering releases on Cajual and Henry St. Music), DJ Sneak seems to have been a constant through the development of the genre. 

                                                                        The aptly titled “Back To Love” the EP starts off with one of Sneak’s most intimate productions to date: “Love Can Make It Happen”. Built around an ever-evolving vocal loop and dreamy strings, this track is deeper than deep with the percussion matching that meditative energy, with the grunt only Sneak can bring.

                                                                        “Going Back To It” had Chi-town flavour at its core. Moody chords, some vocal chops, a badass bass line and solid percussion is often all you need, perfectly demonstrated here. With "Full Cycle" on the flip, we see Sneak revisit those relentless concentric grooves that became his trademark. Reminding us a little of Carl Craig's Paperclip People project, where the bluntness of a live recorded on/off arrangement really adds something special to a track.

                                                                        The EP ends with “Pockets”, a house jam with classic 90s vocals and energetic snare drums to add that classic New York touch to proceedings.

                                                                        Effortlessly mixing both the house legacy of yesteryear with modern, fresh sounds yet miraculously sounding incredibly natural and unforced in the process, Sneak has unleashed an EP that long term fans are gonna eat up, whilst more than satiating today's modern house kids. Expert stuff from the master! 

                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                        Matt says: Sneak's been busy of late, this one of three different releases, on different labels, in quick succession. A true veteran of house music, he's lost none of his individuality and charisma over the years; as this release for Heist clearly demonstrates.

                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                        A1. Love Can Make It Happen
                                                                        A2. Going Back To It
                                                                        B1. Full Cycle
                                                                        B2. Pockets

                                                                        Common Sense

                                                                        I Used To Love H.E.R.

                                                                          On 7" for the first time ever, one of the most important rap records ever.

                                                                          It's timeless, it's genius, it's just pure beautiful brilliance. It's Common's masterpiece.

                                                                          One of the best songs in all hip-hop history, “I Used To Love H.E.R.” was the first single from Common's eternal 1994 LP, Resurrection. He personifies hip-hop as an ode to the art form he once loved, lamenting how the genre became too commercialised and, due to a mass influx of mainstream rap in the 90s, some of the purity and freshness of the culture was being lost.

                                                                          Common uses a first-person romance narrative to detail the history of hip-hop, resulting in an extended metaphor that's sophisticated, clever, and delivers a moral message that touched millions of people and still absolutely blows minds at the song's conclusion: "'Cause who we're talkin' about, y'all, is hip-hop"

                                                                          Perfectly produced by No ID and incorporating a gorgeous, melancholic sample of George Benson’s “The Changing World”, the plaintive sonic landscape provided the ideal foundation for Common’s innovative storytelling. Almost 30 years later, “I Used To Love H.E.R.” remains one the most significant moments in hip-hop: a classic in every sense of the word.

                                                                          Common did discuss the true meaning of the track in a 1995 interview on “Yo! MTV Raps”, stating: “H.E.R. stands for Hip-Hop in its Essence is Real. And all I’m talking about his how I first came into contact with hip-hop music and how it evolved into where it is now. And it’s like all these gimmicks going on, all the phoniness, ain’t nobody being real with it. Everybody’s stressing that it’s real but ain’t nobody being true to it. I think that came about because — once it started becoming a business, then people started losing their soul and they started looking at it, taking it more as a business than an artform.”

                                                                          On the flip, we've stayed faithful to the track used for the original 12" release. And what a track it is. Destined to be overshadowed by the behemoth on the A-Side, the frenetic neck-snapping jazz-rap "Communism" has it all - those horns at the start, the lyrical dexterity, the beat. Oh my.

                                                                          So, one of the greatest pieces of music ever, in any genre. This is not merely music. It's high art. Speaking of which, we've recreated the striking original artwork from the 12" and shrunk it down to the 7" format. It looks and sounds stunning. The most important song in rap history, if you really think about it. We all miss her. We all miss hip-hop...


                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                          A I Used To Love H.E.R.
                                                                          B Communism

                                                                          William Doyle

                                                                          Springs Eternal

                                                                            Serving up art-pop for the anthropocene, Springs Eternal is the Mercury-nominated, critically acclaimed artist William Doyle’s most ambitious and most playful creation to date. Taking a panoramic view of the ecstasies and agonies of life in the 2020s, the record asks how we exist as fragile flesh and blood – our hearts beating and our minds racing – in an unprecedented, almost unimaginable time of runaway climate destruction and technological expansion.

                                                                            Springs Eternal presents a strange and thrilling cast of characters – from cowboys to castaways – who just might be Doyle, once or twice removed. “Most of the songs are in the first-person, but rather than being autobiographical, I was trying to imagine hyperreality versions of myself,” Doyle says. “What if decisions I made in my life had resulted in the self of each particular song? How many degrees of separation am I from those realities? It’s a frightening thought, and frightening thoughts often make for good songs.”

                                                                            Across 11 tracks, we hear from narrators teetering on the precipice of global disaster, heartbreak, addiction, indoctrination and mental illness, until they pass into the great unknown. The lyrics, by turns earnest and ironic, upfront and allegorical, are paired with infectious melodies and often outright swagger. Co-produced by indie superproducer Mike Lindsay (Tunng, LUMP) at his MESS studio in Margate, we hear the siren song of the sea washing around pulsating electronics and stirring instrumentation, featuring contributions from musicians Alexander Painter, Genevieve Dawson and Brian Eno.

                                                                            A recurring theme of water and flooding runs through the record, alluding simultaneously to the global climate crisis and the deluge of overwhelm these parallel-universe Williams are experiencing. “It wasn’t until we were mixing the record that I realised how many water references there are,” Doyle says. “I guess there’s a fluid border between our inner selves and the outside world that allows things to flood in, in unstoppable or perhaps irresistible ways.”

                                                                            Springs Eternal is the next chapter in the William Doyle sonic odyssey that began with his incarnation as East India Youth (Total Strife Forever, 2014; Culture of Volume, 2015) and developed under his own name, producing the critically acclaimed records Your Wilderness Revisited (2019) and Great Spans of Muddy Time (2021). Alongside his own output, Doyle recently produced Anna B Savage’s celebrated debut album A Common Turn (2021) and plays in Orlando Weeks’ band both live and on his upcoming record.

                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                            Garden Of The Morning
                                                                            Now In Motion
                                                                            Relentless Melt
                                                                            Soft To The Touch
                                                                            Eternal Spring
                                                                            Cannot Unsee
                                                                            Castawayed
                                                                            Surrender Yourself
                                                                            A Short Illness
                                                                            A Long Life
                                                                            Because Of A Dream

                                                                            Cast

                                                                            Love Is The Call

                                                                              As one of the most traditional guitar bands to emerge during the Brit-pop era of the mid-'90s, Cast have carved out a sound that was heavily indebted to the British Invasion of the early '60s, yet it was infused with a mystical, pseudo-hippie lyrical sensibility, which lead singer John Power expanded upon. What really made Cast into a success was Power's gift for simple, classic pop hooks, as demonstrated on the hit singles "Fine Time," "Alright," and "Walkaway."

                                                                              With seven Top 10 singles, three Top 10 albums and a rich catalogue of timeless songs, Cast were one of the big success stories of the Britpop era. Power’s gift for sparkling melodies and instantly additive hooks remains as strong as ever.

                                                                              Power has hinted that the new album Love is The Call feels like a missing link between his time with The La’s and Cast’s first breakthrough with their debut album ‘All Change’.

                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                              1. Bluebird
                                                                              2. Forever And A Day
                                                                              3. Rain That Falls
                                                                              4. Far Away
                                                                              5. Starry Eyes
                                                                              6. Love You Like I Do
                                                                              7. Love Is The Call
                                                                              8. I Have Been Waiting
                                                                              9. Look Around
                                                                              10. Time Is Like A River
                                                                              11. Tomorrow Calls My Name

                                                                              Andrew Pekler

                                                                              Love Among The Crickets / Waterway Rhythm

                                                                                An edition of 620 copies in a generic card sleeve, with a hand stamped band name and Duophonic logo, plus each disk will be numbered.

                                                                                STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                Matt says: Andrew Pekler composes with samples, field recordings, electronic and acoustic instruments and is the very definition of a DIY artist.

                                                                                Peter Ranking

                                                                                Love Up

                                                                                  Another previously unreleased killer from the early '80s Radics / Scientist days, this one was played on dubplate by Volcano in JA and Jah Life in NY, alongside other cuts of the rhythm (also eventually to be released). This is Peter Ranking the singer, not the more well known deejay.

                                                                                  STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                  Matt says: My favourite of this week's Digikiller / Jah Life reissues. The dub of this track is really summat to behold and up there with any of Scientist's mixing desk experiments.

                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                  A. Love Up
                                                                                  B. Dub Up

                                                                                  Two years after the release of his first self-titled album, DJ producer Massimo Napoli aka Galathea presents the new 'Sacred Love', in which he once again avails himself of the collaboration of his friend producer and bass player Salvo Dub, as well as a combo of respected musicians: singer Kadi Koulibaly - originally from Burkina Faso - already featured on the first album, Giulia La Rosa, author of the lyrics and performer of the title track, pianist Mario Pappalardo, percussionist Sergio Spitaleri and drummer Luciano Cantone.
                                                                                  'Sacred Love' is definitely a more mature, intense and profound journey than the previous album of the same name, which enhances the magical dreamlike and spiritual atmospheres of a certain African culture.
                                                                                  The album guides the listener along a path of multi-ethnic contaminations: "Divinité", "Ouaga" and "Koloko", well interpreted by Kadi, touch on the sacredness and mysticism of the African continent and blend well with the Spiritual Jazz sounds that have evolved in the West.
                                                                                  "Divinité", through the spoken word of French poet Diego Hernandez, tackles the themes of faith, life and the relationship with one's 'self', with references to French chanson productions, in which Kadi's spiritual song, at times 'Saharan', intersects and expands into cosmic space.
                                                                                  The title track, the first single from the album, also released on 7" (45rpm) in two versions, is an Afro-American gospel with a typically afrobeat rhythm, vaguely reminiscent of Nina Simone's 'See-Line Woman'.
                                                                                  North Africa is represented by "Equator", while we climb further north into the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with "Medican Blues", to land in Stromboli with the Deep Jazz of "Ginostra", whose title recalls the village of the marvellous island in the Aeolian archipelago.
                                                                                  Then we have the Cuban track "Caminito", a sort of Cha-Cha with a romantic piano melody (à la Chucho Valdez) well performed by maestro Mario Pappalardo; and then again "Eos", strongly Balearic with a Brazilian mood; "Impression", a dreamy journey of impact; "Sirens", already present on the first album and here reworked in a new Spiritual-Ambient version produced by Agosta.
                                                                                  "Sacred Love" is thus an original and musically borderless album, which expands a certain African sacred culture and naturally blends Afrobeat, Jazz and Blues atmospheres with the Balearic sounds of Mediterranean culture.
                                                                                  Enjoy listening!

                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                  A1.Ginostra
                                                                                  A2.Sacred Love Feat. Giulia La Rosa
                                                                                  A3.Equator
                                                                                  A4.Divinitè Feat. Kadi Koulibaly
                                                                                  A5.Koloko Feat. Kadi Koulibaly

                                                                                  B1.Ouaga Feat. Kadi Koulibaly
                                                                                  B2.Medicane Blues
                                                                                  B3.Caminito
                                                                                  B4.Eos
                                                                                  B5.Sirens Feat. Agosta

                                                                                  Everton Chambers

                                                                                  This Love Of Mine

                                                                                    Finally here, the first release in our long planned Parish label reissue program. Students of late '80s digital reggae know that Edgar Whyte's Parish label is one of the finest labels of the period, issuing many singles and albums, with a unique selection of artists and a bunch of killer original rhythms. We've been working on this program a long time and are very pleased it's finally here. There will be a killer selection of reissues and previously unreleased tunes coming in 2024, all from master tapes. We figured it's only fitting to start off with what is likely the most in demand Parish single for '80s digital collectors, and from one of the label's signature artists. Everton Chambers' "This Love of Mine" came out in 1988 and is extremely tough to find, a ruff piece of stepping digital, even favored for play by the late great Jah Shaka.

                                                                                    STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                    Matt says: A rare-ass cut favoured by the great Jah Shaka, leading the pack of 80s digital reggae represses we've got in store for you this week. A true gem of the genre!

                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                    A. This Love Of Mine
                                                                                    B. This Love Of Mine Version

                                                                                    Jalen Ngonda

                                                                                    Come Around And Love Me / What Is Left To Do

                                                                                      A modern, mid-tempo masterpiece whose lush arrangement and laser-sharp groove provide the perfect foundation for Jalen’s profoundly soulful vocals. The track exudes charm and manifests positivity in a way rarely captured on today’s soul scene.

                                                                                      On the flip is the moody, previously unreleased beat-ballad, “What is Left to Do”, whose gorgeous strings, plaintive, call and response chorus and tasteful delay create the kind of subdued psychedelic that was coming out of Motown in the early 70’s. But contrary to the trends of that era, both sides of this disc are presented in glorious mono.


                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                      Side A – Come Around And Love Me
                                                                                      Side B – What Is Left To Do

                                                                                      The Umbrellas

                                                                                      Fairweather Friend

                                                                                        RIYL: Orange Juice, Sarah Records, early Creation, Mary Chain, C86, Lush.

                                                                                        The Umbrellas are four renegade romantics crafting irresistible indie pop hymns. The band’s self-titled 2021 debut album became a breakout moment, winning critical praise and sparking an international tour. Follow-up LP ‘Fairweather Friend’ goes a step further – absorbing the sonic attack of their live shows, it balances this with studio finesse, allowing the San Francisco four-piece to become the band they’ve always aspired to be.

                                                                                        It's a record overflowing with highlights. The candyfloss melodies of introductory track ‘Three Cheers!’ are matched to an impactful percussive punch; ‘Say What You Mean’ finds The Umbrellas working with total confidence, letting the song ride out to its chiming conclusion, four voices working in precision. ‘When You Find Out’ offers rotating notes of guitar punctuated by a vocal that pushes past angst to accept a world full of hope. A lean 10 track affair, it grasps towards beatific pop while fuelled by a sense of risk, and the precision that comes from long months on the road.

                                                                                        The Umbrellas coalesced around a group of musicians who would frequent legendary San Francisco record emporium Amoeba Music. Singer and guitarist Matt Ferrera links with bassist Nick Oka, while Keith Frerichs is the powerhouse drummer. A chance encounter with Morgan Stanley singing karaoke at a Fourth of July party cemented the line-up around an avowed thirst for melody. “All of us love really earnest pop songs,” Nick points out. “I guess we got to a point in our lives where we wanted to be genuine.”

                                                                                        Playing shows at San Francisco’s vital DIY redoubt Hit Gallery, The Umbrellas would share line-ups with local heroes such as April Magazine and Cindy. Recording their debut album across a two-day spell at Matt’s parents’ house, the results won a devoted cult following. Yet the experience of touring bonded them tightly and allowed the volume to tick up a little higher, and higher, and higher. “I think we got tired of people saying, oh you’re so much louder than I thought you’d be!” laughs Matt. “Our early recordings are sweet and earnest… and we wanted it to be louder.”

                                                                                        Kicking off sessions in November 2022, the band used an ad hoc space Matt created in his basement, working across a four-month period. Sessions were a little more relaxed in terms of timescale than their debut, but The Umbrellas were incredibly focussed on the project. “We gave ourselves more space for this album,” says Keith. “We wanted time to sit on the songs, and really work on them.”

                                                                                        Allowing their live dynamic to bleed out on tape, The Umbrellas are at once more physical and yet also more controlled on their new album. Take opening track ‘Three Cheers!’ – the peppy, sun-soaked rush masks a barbed lyric, courtesy of Nick Oka. “It’s a pseudo-political song about power struggles that occur in a job situation, or a friend group. It’s an observational song.”

                                                                                        ‘Toe The Line’ has an unkempt, rollicking sense of energy, the playful relationship analogy of the lyric pushed to the speed of light by Keith’s ultra-fast punk drumming. ‘When You Find Out’ meanwhile epitomises their unified, egalitarian way of making music – with The Umbrellas, each voice counts. “It sounds different from any song we’ve ever written together,” says Morgan. “It shows how much we’ve grown. Trust helps us to build the songs. It’s definitely a team effort.”

                                                                                        It's also a record of ambition. ‘Say What You Mean’ stretches past the four-minute mark, the viola performance informed by Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Pärt. ‘Gone’ was the first song attempted for the new album, and the last they actually finished, endless re-writes transforming it into a manifesto of control and release. Taken as a whole ‘Fairweather Friend’ is a bold indie pop triumph, crafted with purpose and attention. Taking their time over each note, the four-piece have strengthened their songwriting, adding depth and assurance while unlocking their potential. Some bonds last a lifetime – The Umbrellas are ready to capture your heart.

                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                        Three Cheers
                                                                                        Goodbye
                                                                                        Toe The Line
                                                                                        Echoes
                                                                                        Say What You Mean
                                                                                        Games
                                                                                        Gone
                                                                                        When You Find Out
                                                                                        Blue
                                                                                        PM

                                                                                        Amazing floaty modern soul / disco goodness out of late 70s Queens, NY. 'Love Is The Same' two brilliant and different versions, both dancefloor fire…

                                                                                        Mark Beiner met Ben Iverson in 1976 when I was 17 years old, at the time he was a junior at Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens. Mark had taken a part time job as a Produce Clerk at Walbaum's Supermarket on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, Queens, where I met Ben Iverson, the "Frozen Food Manager."

                                                                                        Back then Mark remembers, 'I was going to work early just to talk to him about his musical background and his time spent in the 50's and 60's with the Ohio Doo Wop Group, "The Hornets", or better known as, "Ben Iverson and The Hornets."'

                                                                                        In 1978 after Ben and I discussed getting together and composing music, I started writing poetry and expressing in writing my break-up with my college girlfriend, Paula. Ben and Mark went on to writing two albums worth of material, which in turn gave us a lot of time and presence on stage at our live gigs.

                                                                                        The regular Coast to Coast Band members consisted of Ben Iverson on Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitarist and Co-Executive Producer, Joe Crowley, who is known today as "New York Congressman Joe Crowley." Carl (Woody Wood) Morton on Bass Guitar, Jimmy Johnson on Keyboards. Lead Guitarist, Lou Jimenez, currently owns his own recording studio, Music Labs in Elmont, Long Island. On Drums, Eddie Byam, on Alto Sax, Jay Cohen, who in the 70's used to record for "Gary U.S. Bonds." Gary Pevols on Trumpet. On Bone, Scott Burrows, Trumpet player, Steve Becker, along side Neil Levine, Stan Stockley, Tom Russo.

                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                        1. Love Is The Same
                                                                                        2. Love Is The Same (Instrumental)

                                                                                        Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine

                                                                                        1992: The Love Album

                                                                                          Double LP
                                                                                          This expanded edition features the complete album in it's original running order on LP 1 - including the band's biggest chart hit 'The Only Living Boy In New Cross' which reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart plus Top 40 singles 'Do Re Me, So Far So Good' and 'The Impossible Dream' (a cover of the Man of La Mancha standard).

                                                                                          LP 2 features '1992 - The Other Love Songs', the complete collection of B-sides from the period plus the non-album Top 20 A-side 'After The Watershed (Early Learning The Hard Way)'.

                                                                                          Newly remastered by Phil Kinrade at AIR Mastering and pressed on 180g blue (LP1) and yellow (LP2) translucent vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve with poly-lined inner bags.

                                                                                          CD Box
                                                                                          This new edition features the complete album newly remastered on CD 1- including the band's biggest chart hit 'The Only Living Boy In New Cross' which hit No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, plus Top 40 singles 'Do Re Me, So Far So Good' and 'The Impossible Dream' (a cover of the Man of La Mancha standard).

                                                                                          CD 2 features rarities, B-sides, and the non-album Top 20 single 'After The Watershed (Early Learning The Hard Way)', plus BBC 'Live In Norwich' recordings, and a previously unreleased mix of 'Skywest And Crooked'.

                                                                                          CD 3 includes the complete 1992 Glastonbury headlining performance from the legendary Pyramid stage - available in its entirety for the very first time.

                                                                                          Rounding off the set is a DVD with the 55 minute 'What Do You Think Of The Programme So Far?' feature, plus three Top Of The Pops performances, all appearing on DVD for the first time and accompanied by exclusive new commentary by Jim Bob and Fruitbat.

                                                                                          Canada’s finest label, Friday's Funky are back with another couple of Jim Sharp sure shots! Side A flips J Lo to great effect with Big Horns and Phat drums whilst side B slows up the tempo of an Armand Van Heldon classic, Full Moon featuring Common – these won’t hang around so don’t sleep – snooze you lose! 

                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                          A1. Right On (Jim Sharp Mix)
                                                                                          B1. Full Love (Jim Sharp Mix) 

                                                                                          The House Of Love

                                                                                          Real Animal

                                                                                            Previously issued as a 12” only single on Creation records. It appears here for the first time on 7” and includes all three tracks from the original .

                                                                                            ‘Ushered in by deceptively innocent vocal trilligs and sha-las. The House of Love suddenly rip off the mask of Doctor Jekyll to become Mr. Hyde and burst out of the speakers like shrapnel”
                                                                                            NME


                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                            Side A
                                                                                            Real Animal
                                                                                            Side B
                                                                                            Plastic
                                                                                            Nothing To Me

                                                                                            The Focus Group

                                                                                            Hey Let Loose Your Love

                                                                                              Pieced together with musty samples from children’s exercise records, vintage drama, clunky British jazz and library records, this is an archaeology of emotion, an exploration of the power of not only childhood memories, but of the collective unconscious.

                                                                                              Julian House’s own The Focus Group; oddly assembled sampledelic collages, stitched together from fragments of library cues and forgotten soundtracks. A beautiful, unhinged stream of consciousness that seems to prod at buried memories

                                                                                              REVIEWS

                                                                                              Julian Houses's Focus Group should appeal to anyone who grew up in Britain in the '70s: its a condensed memory of that decade's daytime and after hours television. These 19 soundbites ape the incidental music for The Tomorrow People, The Clangers and Follyfoot, jazz drums, bass flutes, continuity men and grubby science-lab electronica. Like Boards of Canada minus beats, the feeling of smothered innocence evokes powerful intimations of the uncanny.

                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                              1. Icicle Wheel
                                                                                              2. You Do Not See Me
                                                                                              3. Clockbell
                                                                                              4. Echo Release
                                                                                              5. Xylophone Signal
                                                                                              6. Modern Harp
                                                                                              7. Inside The Rubber Box
                                                                                              8. Lifting Away
                                                                                              9. Today’s Rhythm People
                                                                                              10. Hey Let Loose Your Love
                                                                                              11. String Sine Romance
                                                                                              12. The Moon Ladder
                                                                                              13. Planning For Urban Green
                                                                                              14. Swinging Phantom
                                                                                              15. The Thre
                                                                                              16. Jam-jar Carnival
                                                                                              17. Baroque Face
                                                                                              18. The Leaving
                                                                                              19. Reflected Message

                                                                                              East Coast Love Affair

                                                                                              Tonight (feat. Theo)

                                                                                              We love to just try things at Athens of the North and when Clara and Theo (our lovely PR friends) were chilling with us at Pikes one evening it came up in conversation that Theo has a lovely singing voice and fancied having a spin in the studio.

                                                                                              Roll on a month later, and they were home in Edinburgh, and we threw ourselves into a couple of days of experimenting, this is a little electro floater we were all super pleased with that came out of the session. 'Tonight' is a super late night mashy CR78 drum work out with Theo's floaty falsetto smashing out the park, we flipped the OG with a brilliant dubbed out mix that's not to be slept on either.

                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                              1. Tonight (feat. Theo)
                                                                                              2. Tonight (Dub) [feat. Theo]

                                                                                              Freestyle drop a much needed and fully licensed 12" repro from 1984, in the form of Midnight Energy's Front Line b/w Saving All My Love originally released on Wal-Brooks Records. Two slamming sides of spenny electro-boogiefunk from out of New Jersey, written and produced by Tony McLachlan of the Fresh Band (of 'Come Back Lover' fame) - dig in!

                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                              1. Front Line
                                                                                              2. Saving All My Love (Long Version)
                                                                                              3. Saving All My Love (Edited Version)

                                                                                              Rebecca Vasmant

                                                                                              With Love, From Glasgow - 2023 Repress

                                                                                                Glaswegian musician, producer, DJ and curator Rebecca Vasmant announces her debut LP ‘With Love, From Glasgow’, showcasing the breadth of the incredible jazz talent the city has to offer. Having made a name for herself with a residency at Sub Club, Rebecca took the lead in curating the first live jazz showcases at the venue, also running a popular record fair with the venerable venue and a spot on BBC Radio Scotland and Worldwide FM. Rebecca also airs this facet of her irrepressible musical passion at key events like Worldwide Festival Sete, Glasgow Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz Cafe London, Kasheme Zurich, Brilliant Corners, Casper Montenegro and the Baltic Soul Weekender, and a new residency at Ronnie Scott's as part of the Panro collective.

                                                                                                While promoting and touring in over 22 countries constantly over the last five years, Rebecca has honed her craft on production projects which feature world class musicians from The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and more, her talents are not only in spinning records, but in composing, producing and performing. Though known for its rich musical heritage, Glasgow is not a city perhaps synonymous with jazz. However, on ‘With Love, From Glasgow’ this is all about to change, as Rebecca and her cohort of hand picked musicians set out to change people’s opinions. Rebecca explains: “There is such crazy wealth of talent in this city of Glasgow and I wanted to make an album that helped to demonstrate this and which captures my own love and passion for deep and spiritual music. This album highlights just some of the exciting things that are happening here in Scotland and it's been a real honour and pleasure working with the hugely talented musicians who came together to collaborate in such a free and beautiful way. During the time spent working on this music an amazing family formed, something for which I am so grateful.”

                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                A1. Start Of Time
                                                                                                A2. Timing'S End
                                                                                                A3. Freefall (Ft. Nadya Albertsson)
                                                                                                A4. Jewels Of Thought (Ft. Harry Weir)
                                                                                                B1. Autumn Leaves (Ft. Emilie Boyd)
                                                                                                B2. Morning (Mourning)
                                                                                                B3. Pride Of Winter
                                                                                                B4. Internal Dispute (Ft. Paix)
                                                                                                B5. Idealists (Outro)

                                                                                                Kate Bush

                                                                                                Hounds Of Love - 2023 Edition

                                                                                                  Hounds Of Love was Kate's fifth studio album, and her second no. 1.

                                                                                                  Featuring "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)", it has since been certified Double Platinum in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry.

                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                  A1. Running Up That Hill
                                                                                                  A2. Hounds Of Love
                                                                                                  A3. The Big Sky
                                                                                                  A4. Mother Stands For Comfort
                                                                                                  A5. Cloudbusting

                                                                                                  Side Two: The Ninth Wave

                                                                                                  B1. And Dream Of Sheep
                                                                                                  B2. Under Ice
                                                                                                  B3. Waking The Witch
                                                                                                  B4. Watching You Without Me
                                                                                                  B5. Jig Of Life
                                                                                                  B6. Hello Earth
                                                                                                  B7. The Morning Fog

                                                                                                  George Riley

                                                                                                  Un/limited Love

                                                                                                    London based singer and producer George Riley releases her ‘Un/Limited Love’ EP via Ninja Tune. Through a progressive sound that encapsulates soul, forward thinking electronics, ambience and so much more, Riley has, over the space of two critically acclaimed projects in ‘interest rates, a tape’ and ‘Running In Waves’, carved an abstract yet wholly relatable niche within London’s thriving music scene.

                                                                                                    The EP explores themes of agency and feeling in control, as well as Space, female archetypes, surrendering to something you can’t control, love and voyeurism.

                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                    1. Lust
                                                                                                    2. Skin
                                                                                                    3. Elixir
                                                                                                    4. Star
                                                                                                    5. S E X (Feat. Hudson Mohawke)
                                                                                                    6. Satisfy You 

                                                                                                    Hidden Spheres supplying the fruits once again. More tried and tested club material from the Fruit Merchant main man. Love Hate EP is a tale of two sides.

                                                                                                    On Side A Hidden Spheres proves there’s no messin’ with ‘Step to me’ & ‘Don’t Front. Flipping over to the B we see that he’s really just a lover at heart, not a hatter, with the swung out sounds of ‘LUVR MAN’ and the deep sleaze of ‘SO SXY’..


                                                                                                    STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                    Barry says: Shop favourite and all-round good egg 'Spheres presents another deep suite of jagged dancefloor melodies and rich, syncopated FM hits. Tom's instantly recognisable style and angular swagger shine through on these tracks, but with a step towards the more wonky side of house. Another classic and impeccable sonic fusion from Hidden Spheres.

                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                    A1. Step To Me
                                                                                                    A2. Don’t Front
                                                                                                    B1. LUVR MAN
                                                                                                    B2. SO SXY

                                                                                                    A Tribe Called Quest

                                                                                                    The Love Movement - 2023 Reissue

                                                                                                      The Love Movement" stands as A Tribe Called Quest's fifth studio album. It was initially launched on September 29, 1998, under the Jive Records label. This album is a concept masterpiece delving into the theme of love through its 15 album tracks and 6 bonus tracks, spread across 3 LPs. Notable singles from the album include "Find A Way" and "Hot Sex".

                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      DISC 1 - LP - Side A
                                                                                                      Start It Up
                                                                                                      Find Away
                                                                                                      Da Booty
                                                                                                      DISC 2 - LP - Side B
                                                                                                      Steppin’ It Up
                                                                                                      Like It Like That
                                                                                                      Common Ground
                                                                                                      4 Moms
                                                                                                      His Name Is Mutty Ranks
                                                                                                      DISC 2 - LP - Side A
                                                                                                      Give Me
                                                                                                      Pad & Pen
                                                                                                      Busta’s Lament
                                                                                                      Hot 4 U
                                                                                                      DISC 2 - LP - Side B
                                                                                                      Against The World
                                                                                                      The Love
                                                                                                      Rock Rock Ya’ll
                                                                                                      DISC 3 - LP - Side A
                                                                                                      Scenario (Remix)
                                                                                                      Money Maker
                                                                                                      Hot Sex
                                                                                                      DISC 3 - LP - Side B
                                                                                                      Oh My God
                                                                                                      Jazzy (We’ve Got) (Re-recording)
                                                                                                      One Two Sh*t

                                                                                                      Alongside an absolutely crucial reissue of Moodymann's remix of "Another Night", Larry Heard's Alleviated Records come through with a brand new release courtesy of Piccolo JT & Rio Love.

                                                                                                      Piccolo Jt gets things underway with "1969", a beautifully airy deep house stroller with a spoken word sample reminiscing about early black music parties and delicate conga patterns a la the Alleviated standard. "Juke Joints Liquor Houses" follows suit with equally sumptuous, open air deep house vibrations narrated by another commentary on black music and society from back in the day.

                                                                                                      Rio Love takes over the reins on side B, "My Country" pairing mechanized electronics and a stripped back rhythm to a politically charged speech on power struggles and economic / race divisions in society. Finally, "I'm Not Tough But Im Tired" sees a weighty house throb decorated with melodica and gentle piano chords for a moment of deep house, plasma pool bliss - the likes of which is almost synonymous with Larry Heard's Alleviated imprint.

                                                                                                      These two new signings ensure Alleviated is still at the top of the deep house pyramid after over 30 years! Don't sleep... 


                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                      Matt says: Amazing new vibes from Larry Heard's Alleviated camp. Piccolo JT delivering pure deepness, up there with some of the best on the label. The spoken word snippets really elevate it - a feast for the mind and body. Can't get enough of this...

                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      Piccolo Jt - 1969
                                                                                                      Piccolo Jt - Juke Joints Liqour Houses
                                                                                                      Rio Love - My Country
                                                                                                      Rio Love - Im Not Tough But Im Tired

                                                                                                      "Without Your Love" is a wonderful, uplifting modern soul tune which was recently comped on "Praise Poems Vol. 9". The original 45 RPM single is ultra-rare and extremely hard to find, so this reissue is here to please a lot of music lovers.

                                                                                                      STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                      Matt says: Tramp continue to deliver the goods this week, offering up rare-as-hen's-teeth tracks on tasty 7". An original of this smoochy and fiery double header would set you back a cool two ton.

                                                                                                      TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                      1. Without Your Love
                                                                                                      2. The Real Deal

                                                                                                      Yasushi Ide

                                                                                                      A Place In The Sun

                                                                                                        A command across genres has distinguished Yasushi Ide’s work as a DJ and producer since emerging from the multiscene spawning big bang that was Tokyo’s highly influential club milieu of the 1980s. His productions draw variously from hip-hop, dub, house, punk, jazz dance, exotica and electronic music - and at their most expressive, synthesize sensibilities within a single track. The respect Ide’s earned is well evident in the impressive roll call of collaborators he’s accrued over the years - Masters At Work, Tom Verlaine, Don Letts, James Chance, DJ Krush, Pharaoh Sanders, U-ROY, and Bongo Herman, just to name a legendary few.

                                                                                                        Now available for worldwide distribution from Love Injection Records in both digital and 7-inch 45 vinyl formats, the Yasushi Ide “A Place In the Sun (Kaoru Inoue Remix)” is paired with the equally gorgeous “A Place In the Sun (Dub).” On the former, Inoue’s treatment largely strips away the track’s beats, anchoring it to a subtle percussion pulse that emphasizes the composition’s irresistible melodic qualities. The latter finds Yoko Ota at the controls restoring and pushing reverb-soaked drums to the forefront of the mix, accentuating Ide’s affection for the sound system aesthetic while exercising just the right amount of spacial arrangement flourishes to inject some brawn amidst the beauty.

                                                                                                        These serendipitously rediscovered renditions of a back catalog deep cut are just the latest examples of Yasushi Ide’s artistic reach. In addition to recording such acclaimed albums as 2020’s Cosmic Suite and its 2022 sequel (for which Love Injection has remixed a track), his work has spanned music supervision of some 200+ compilations for major labels, artist management, his Grand Gallery shop/gallery proprietorship, and books showcasing the depth of his archival sensibilities, including vintage t-shirt and ephemera curation. Perhaps most inspiring, however, is that Ide is still winning new appreciators and collaborators in unexpected ways four decades into a revered career that continues to evolve and expand.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        1. A Place In The Sun (Kaoru Inoue Remix 45 Edit)
                                                                                                        2. A Place In The Sun (Dub) 

                                                                                                        Galaxy Sound Co.

                                                                                                        Love Play Edits

                                                                                                        The Galaxy Sound Co's latest 7" kicks off with a remastered edit of 'Passion Play' by The Sugarhill Gang. It's a tune that was originally on their self-titled 1980 album and comes with background vocals from the superb funk and soul band Positive Force. Somehow the tune didn't make the charts at the time though it has been heavily referenced and sampled since, including by the likes of Kerri Chandler. The B-side is 'Who Is She (And What Is She to You)', a soul-jazz cover of a Bill Withers classic taken from Madelaine's only album, Who Is She, in 1978. It has a serious Chicago pedigree and great arrangements from Johnny Pate.

                                                                                                        STAFF COMMENTS

                                                                                                        Matt says: Galaxy Sound Co. continue to dish out the high grade edits. Now on 7" for extra effectiveness in the field (less weight for the real vinyl DJ!) they continue to mine sources of enjoyment for all with these two crowd pleasers sure to satiate even the rowdiest Christmas crowd...

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        Love Play (Edit)
                                                                                                        Who?

                                                                                                        Carrie Riley & The Fascinations

                                                                                                        Living In A Lonesome House Without You / Super Cool

                                                                                                        An elusive Soul/Funk masterpiece from mid-70s Lakeland, Florida. The Riley siblings; Carrie, Horace & James laid the foundation for the two songs they would bring to Auburndale's custom recording studio, Central Sound to be released on the Nashville/Florida label, 'Music City'. Jerome McNeil, William Freeman, Bruce Bolden & Sam Graham would complete the outfit and be collectively known as 'Carrie Riley & The Soul Fascinations'

                                                                                                        'During the early 70's The Riley family members who formed the Fascinations (originally the Soul Fascinations), James, Horace and Carrie along with a few friends, were destined to develop and perform musically as music flowed through our veins. Our father was a musician who played piano and sang the blues. As children we gathered around an old upright piano after dinner to hear our father play and sang. By the time I was 14 and my brothers, James and Horace were 16 and 17, we had all learned to plan an instrument. My focus was on vocals with many role models to learn from in the music industry such as; Dianna Ross, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight and Mable Staple. My brothers loved the Commodores, Kool and the Gang, Rick James and Earth Wind and Fire. The Isleys's were a favorite of ours also. James was the driver of our success in recording as he made sure we practiced for hours on end. Sometimes we would practice popular songs until 2 in the morning. James began to write songs and develop melodies that he would share with Horace and I. We would make suggestions for revisions such as arrangements and melodies. Before long we traveled to Miami where we recorded, Super Cool which was our title song, 'Living in A Lonesome House' and a few other tracks. 'Super Cool' is a song that is personal to me. It is a song about relationships and trust, while the Lonesome house song was about love affairs and breakups. So much great music came out of the 70's. I am grateful that our music contributed to the industry during a time when great music was about love and relationships.

                                                                                                        Lovingly
                                                                                                        Carrie'

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        1. Living In A Lonesome House Without You
                                                                                                        2. Super Cool

                                                                                                        Emm Gryner

                                                                                                        What You Won't Do For Love

                                                                                                        Rounding up 2023 Emm Gryner releases her version of Bobby Caldwell's classic "What You Won't Do For Love" on 7inch vinyl and digital formats. "A jazzy throwback to Bobby Caldwell's biggest hit," Emm Gryner says. "I've loved so many versions of this song and now, thrilled to release my own version."

                                                                                                        The 7inch version is backed by "Valencia", one of the favourites from her latest album "Business & Pleasure". Emm Gryner is an award winning singer, songwriter, actor and best-selling author. "Business & Pleasure" is a celebration of the Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac and Doobie Brothers softrock era, infused with the sunshine soul and stellar playing of the late 70s and early 80s.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        1. What You Won't Do For Love
                                                                                                        2. Valencia

                                                                                                        Detroit Rising Featuring. Jimpster / Sean Mccabe / Kaidi Tatham / EVM128

                                                                                                        Rocket Love (Remixes)

                                                                                                        Pioneering new music from members of the iconic and legendary funk band Parliament Funkadelic. Detroit Rising is an exciting artist collective created by 10 groove masters including the current and original members of P-funk, Prince, Public Enemy and Mary J Blige. Taking a break from relentless touring, the musicians step out in a whole new direction, creating a hybrid sound of funk-jazz with injections of soul and hip hop. The album, “A Cosmic Jazz Funk Adventure” was recorded live at the world famous Motown affiliated United Sound Studios in Detroit and studios in New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Baltimore and Florida.

                                                                                                        For this remix release a handpicked selection of some of the top DJ producers in the UK have been brought together to create a soulful house and nu-jazz hybrid record: Jimpster, Kaidi Tatham, Sean McCabe with Z records (Dave Lee) and EVM128 – with mastering by UK wizard AtJazz.

                                                                                                        First up, Jimpster remixes the Detroit Rising space opera, ‘Rocket Love’ – showcasing two funk-fused house tracks with guitar licks from Duminie Deporres (Public Enemy) and bass lines courtesy of Kern Brantley (Mary J Blige, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin). The vocal remix is expertly laced with parts of the original P-funk instrumental and hip-hop vocals, with the dreamy Dub version letting that infectious hook and melody hit hard.

                                                                                                        Next up, Sean McCabe was brought in by Dave Lee of Z records to remix the original Detroit hit ‘Little Bit of Love’ into a fast-paced dance heater. King of the keys Kaidi Tatham is then welcomed to remix two different Detroit Rising tracks, creating a double dose of signature, broken beat infused cuts. ‘Our world’ stars P-funk vocalist and keyboard wizard Danny Bedrosian, alongside granddaughter of George Clinton, Tonysha Nelson.

                                                                                                        The emotive, soulful broken brilliance of ‘Peace & Harmony’ also gets the Kaidi treatment starring Sue Ann Carwell and Steve Boyd, vocalists for Prince and Kool & The Gang respectively.

                                                                                                        EVM128 of Coop rounds off the package presenting a fast futuristic Bruk beat from the romantic Detroit Rising song called ‘Gorgeous’.

                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                        A1. Rocket Love (Jimpster Dub)
                                                                                                        A2. Little Bit (Sean McCabe Remix)
                                                                                                        A3. Our World (Kaidi Tatham Remix)
                                                                                                        B1. Rocket Love (Jimpster Remix)
                                                                                                        B2. Gorgeous (EVM128 Remix)
                                                                                                        B3. Peace & Harmony (Kaidi Tatham Remix)

                                                                                                        Roy Ayers

                                                                                                        Liquid Love / What’s The T?

                                                                                                          With both tracks now coming out for the first time on vinyl, the Liquid Love and What's The T? 7” single is a must get for all Roy Ayers fans and serious music collectors, not least as 2023 witnesses Roy's final ever tour of live dates. This release is a fitting tribute to the career of one of the most influential musicians in global Black music history and each track represents his virtuosity as a vibesman and his versatility across genres. Liquid Love is taken from the digital version of the 2015 BBE released compilation of Roy's unreleased material, Virgin Ubiquity II, and is a wicked mid-tempo track where Roy's vibraphone complements an amazing female vocal arrangement to create harmonies and melody over a tough as you like breakbeat, bass line and keyboard riff. Coming from the 2004 initial release in the Virgin Ubiquity series of unreleased Roy Ayer's tracks, What's The T? is a more uptempo, bassline driven slab of dance floor funk. Augmented by a horn section and a huge female vocal from Merry Clayton over a hi-hat drumbeat, What's The T? is Roy Ayers and his musicians playing Roy's arrangements to perfection. Releasing on BBE Music's ALIM imprint, Liquid Love/What's The T? vinyl single issue is two musical moments in time now presented as a moment in history in the year we celebrate the excellent career and legacy of Roy Ayers as a touring musician. This is Roy at his best as musician, arranger and artist, grab this now.

                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                          1. What's The T?
                                                                                                          2. Liquid Love

                                                                                                          Andy Crown & Magic Touch

                                                                                                          Why Do I Love You B/w Why Do I Love You

                                                                                                            Chicago’s Magic Touch label gets the Numero treatment. Legendary rare groove selector & DJ Red Greg’s edit of Disco Holy-Grail “Why Do I Love You” is now available on 7” for the first time and housed in official Magic Touch Double Disco Smash 7” Company Sleeve. This tune has been making waves in the DJ community for years only after Red Greg introduced his crucial edit eliminating the studio fluff and dialing in the raw disco meat. Certified Floor Filler with a groove guaranteed to answer all questions on love.

                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                            A. Why Do I Love You (Red Greg Edit)

                                                                                                            B. Why Do I Love You (Instrumental)

                                                                                                            The Slow Show

                                                                                                            Subtle Love

                                                                                                              No band smoulders quite like The Slow Show.

                                                                                                              The Manchester four-piece have built a reputation for soaring crescendos and deep emotional canyons, making music for romantic souls and wounded hearts.

                                                                                                              Subtle Love not only distils The Slow Show’s sumptuous indie pop formula, but it casts the group’s net into exciting fresh waters, incorporating winsome folk (Royal Blue) and anthemic, widescreen rock (One Shot) too. Across ten songs, the listener is taken on an amble through the band’s past and into a tantalising future. It is a highly melodic and moving affair, made by kindred spirits and lifelong friends.

                                                                                                              The band decamped to Cave Hill in Belfast, where Joel Byrne-McCullough grew up. “I hadn’t been there for 15 years,” marvels the guitarist. While there, the band stuck side by side and bonded afresh. “It was a great time of togetherness,” reveals Rob. “We lived in the same house, we ate together, we went to the local pub, we talked about life.”

                                                                                                              Across a five-day period, all ten songs that make up the album had taken shape and been committed to tape by their producer, Joel’s brother, Dan Byrne-McCullough. Dan’s presence enabled an intimacy and familiarity that made everyone feel comfortable, and this brought out the best in the band.

                                                                                                              One Shot is the first taster from the album and is arguably the band’s most anthemic and sing-a-long song of their career to date.

                                                                                                              Joel reminisces “I remember when we had the music of One Shot. It was the evening, and we were sat in the sitting room [in Belfast’, the fire was on, and we were having our dinner watching the news: me, Rob, and Fred [Kindt – band keyboardist]. After dinner, Rob was singing a few things over those chords.

                                                                                                              As soon as he sung, ‘We’ve got one shot’, I said, 'That's it'.”

                                                                                                              TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                              Roulette
                                                                                                              Tides
                                                                                                              Learning To Dance
                                                                                                              Subtle Love
                                                                                                              Royal Blue
                                                                                                              One Shot
                                                                                                              Lament
                                                                                                              Builder Boy
                                                                                                              Trainride
                                                                                                              Pale

                                                                                                              Current Joys

                                                                                                              LOVE + POP

                                                                                                                LOVE + POP is a snapshot of a moment in not-so-far-away time; something fast, loud, moody and a little dangerous. It is, in some ways, classic Current Joys: full of wild ambition, sneaky hooks, and songs that move from concept to completion with prolific speed. But LOVE + POP also explodes myriad expectations with aggressive, deconstructed production, house music influence, and a guest appearance from Lil Yachty. It is not so much a twist as it is a unique multiverse identity for Current Joys, as Nick Rattigan’s set out to “capture this sonic moment and harken back to the way I first released music.”

                                                                                                                The story of LOVE + POP begins with one of those house parties: the kind that bulldozes your home and, in its aftermath, leaves a wreckage that finds you flattened but also ready to be new. In that mess and mayhem, Rattigan watched Everybody’s Everything, the documentary of Lil Peep, and recorded a cover of “walk away as the door slams”. But the itch wasn’t scratched, and what began as a moment of homage morphed into something bigger, deeper and more fundamental, a point where the seemingly haphazard – in his home, in Peep’s process – opened Rattigan up to an entire creative space and a new approach to bending or even detonating genre.

                                                                                                                Crucially, all of this was recorded at home, in what Rattigan calls a “tribute to the process of creating” in a DIY space. And what began as a singular passion project unexpectedly grew into a uniquely collaborative record for Current Joys. “I’ve set out to make collaborative records before,” Rattigan explains, “but they often end up totally me, with just a couple exceptions. But then this record gave me the opportunity to be extremely collaborative, to let other people write instrumental tracks, sending links around for people to mess with and weigh in on. I sat down to do credits and realized here were all these people and styles and they all came together and worked.”

                                                                                                                TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                1. Walk Away As The Door Slams (feat. Your Angel)
                                                                                                                2. LOVE + POP (feat. Your Angel)
                                                                                                                3. Gatsby (feat. Lil Yachty)
                                                                                                                4. My Shadow Life (feat. Oddbody)
                                                                                                                5. CIGARETTES
                                                                                                                6. Bb Put On Deftones
                                                                                                                7. Dr Satan
                                                                                                                8. Moon Sickness
                                                                                                                9. Rock N Roll Dreams (feat. Brutus VIII)
                                                                                                                10. I Feel Truth Inside Of U
                                                                                                                11. 3lefant (feat. Slow Hollows)
                                                                                                                12. U R THE REASON

                                                                                                                Empty Country

                                                                                                                Empty Country II

                                                                                                                  RIYL: Silver Jews, Pixies, Husker Du, Wilco, Pavement, Superchunk, Modest Mouse.

                                                                                                                  As the front person of celebrated indie band Cymbals Eat Guitars, guitarist and singer Joseph D’Agostino spent over a decade setting autobiographical, emotionally vivid lyrics against a backdrop of soaring and compositionally ambitious rock. After four critically acclaimed LPs that solidified D’Agostino’s reputation as a gifted songwriter, he chose to break from his long-term band and debut a new project: Empty Country. On 2020’s self-titled debut, D’Agostino’s storytelling lens shifted away from personal narrative and toward fiction; psychopaths, apparitions and deplorables populated a bleak and uncanny parallel version of American dystopia. Empty Country’s sprawling and sonically adventurous arrangements—filled out by collaborating musicians including Rachel and Zoë Browne (Field Mouse), Kyle Gillbride (Swearin’), Zena Kay (Angel Olsen), and former CEG drummer Charlotte Anne Dole—ranged from luminous jangle-pop to scorching emo-punk to narcotized Americana. Though the pandemic curtailed planned touring, a seven-piece iteration of the band played one packed Brooklyn show in May 2022, supported by Charles Bissell (The Wrens) and Field Mouse; Empty Country also backed Bissell on several classics from The Meadowlands. “It was a wonderful return to live music for all of us,” says D’Agostino. “So many folks reached out to me and told me how Empty Country offered them comfort during those first several months of being stuck inside. I’m happy that it came out and connected with some people and that I was able to establish this universe I could continue to build on.”

                                                                                                                  Empty Country II, the project’s second full-length, is a thrilling expansion of that world. D’Agostino pushed himself to new places as a songwriter, crafting a collection of short stories set to music that grapple with the biggest questions now hanging over America—gun violence, the addiction epidemic, and generational hopelessness among them. In 2020, he’d moved from Philadelphia to small-town New England to be closer to family, and his new locale, coupled with the dread of lockdown, inspired him to return to the haunted world from the first LP. “It’s pretty jarring to leave a city—where you can safely assume you’re aligned with your neighbors on many political and social issues—for somewhere more rural and conservative,” says D’Agostino, noting the Trump flags and Blue Lives Matter hood wraps that dot his new dirt road residence. Across the new album’s nine tracks, D’Agostino introduces us to a bevy of characters: three generations of West Virginia clairvoyants, crushed by the weight of their secret knowledge; a group of drag queens and misfits in early ‘80s New York City; a pill mill doctor’s daughter who dabbles in necromancy; a convicted killer; a bullied kid injured and alone in the forest as night falls. Through the stories of these characters, Empty Country II delivers an engaging and deeply moving rumination on time, family, and the disintegration of America.

                                                                                                                  Despite the stoicism of its storytelling, Empty Country II cuts the darkness with beauty, humor, and an earnest belief in the transcendent power of rock music. It was recorded over two weeks at Fidelitorium, the renowned studio in Kernersville, NC, belonging to R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter. Legendary recording engineer John Agnello, whose previous collaborations with Cymbals Eat Guitars resulted in their 2014 high-water mark, LOSE, brought his trademark clarity and nuance to the process, helping Empty Country II crackle with a vital energy that imbues these stories with genuine lifeforce. Dole returned on drums for the record, her virtuosic performances lending raw power and immediacy; her twin brother Patrick joined on bass, his decades of experience uplifting the songs with subtle melodicism and formidable technicality. The group's chemistry and deep personal history are palpable, allowing them to approach the record’s complex story with subtlety and dynamism. “Mitch has collected an astounding array of weird mics, amplifiers, and oddball orchestral instruments: organs, Buddhist temple bells, bar chimes, tubular bells,” enthuses D’Agostino about the studio. “FLA,” a gripping portrait of a queer tour boat pilot in the Florida Keys pining for their absent lover, was arranged from the ground so the group could incorporate Easter’s timpani. D’Agostino considers it a high point of his lengthy discography and lauds that song’s harmonica solo as “my favorite 30 seconds of music that I’ve ever been a part of.”

                                                                                                                  Empty Country II also features some of D’Agostino’s most danceable songs—like “David,” a tribute to D’Agostino’s late friend David Berman. Featuring a lyrical tapestry of Silver Jews references and surreally beautiful images, head-nodding Philly soul grooves collapse into cosmic freeform jazz-inspired sections, ornamented with inventive hand percussion, marimba flourishes, and toe-tapping piano chords. “Recite a poem as the day vibrates,” D’Agostino sings. “I finally wrote this song for you / But I don’t know who I’d show it to.” It’s a paraphrase of W.S. Merwin’s famed short poem “Elegy”, written after the passing of his own mentor, John Berryman. On “Bootsie,” a runaway girl from West Virginia explores the crumbling, glorious 1980s New York City of Paris is Burning, finding community in a scene of drag queens who offer her a new way of thinking about what makes America—and rock music—great. Based on his own mother’s experiences at the height of the AIDS epidemic, the song has deep personal meaning to D’Agostino. “The men you thought were brave / are arrogant and depraved,” he sings against the damaged disco beats of the Dole siblings’ rhythm section. Inverting the chorus of the Talking Heads’ “Heaven,” the lyrics of “Bootsie” celebrate the underdogs and misfits: “Hell is the place where everything happens / The band’s playing all the songs ever written at once / Shape the chaos, make your little story / Baby, this life’s perfect purgatory.”

                                                                                                                  Though Empty Country II is a record about the forces that drive Americans apart, it’s also imbued with empathic love and an understanding of what binds people to family and country—in spite of the darknesses we encounter. The concept of a Great American Rock Album might scan as outdated in 2023, but with this sprawling and uncompromising epic, D’Agostino and Empty Country shatter ambivalence and confront the horrors with a community-minded sense of cautious optimism. “We may be staring into an abyss,” says D’Agostino. “But we’re all staring together.”

                                                                                                                  TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                  1. Pearl
                                                                                                                  2. Erlking
                                                                                                                  3. David
                                                                                                                  4. Dustine
                                                                                                                  5. Syd
                                                                                                                  6. Bootsie
                                                                                                                  7. FLA
                                                                                                                  8. Lamb
                                                                                                                  9. Cool S

                                                                                                                  Index For Working Musik

                                                                                                                  Indexe'e

                                                                                                                    RIYL: the Dead C, Birchville Cat Motel, Skullflower, heat exhaustion, feeling of confusion and self-recrimination et al. …aka A Bunker Intimation Vol. 1. And what have they built down there? A remodel in 40 minutes at half-time, the group temporarily slimmed and tuned to a different gait, a shifting of pulses, delay, moving air; the sound of the room and the body, of the body in the room; a room fogged as emphysemic lungs where indistinct translucent ooze lines its walls, possibly of paranormal origin, possibly of nocturnal transgression alone. The reality - as it ought - is occluded from view. Not necessarily the IFWM unit you might assume, but most certainly one of the many versions they've always been. And not so much a new beginning as an alternative diversion through the abyss. Indexe'e: aka Index For Working Musik. Onwards, inwards.

                                                                                                                    TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                    1. Church Normal
                                                                                                                    2. Half Leib II
                                                                                                                    3. W1 Sprokla
                                                                                                                    4. Frucht Keller

                                                                                                                    The Beatles

                                                                                                                    Now And Then / Love Me Do

                                                                                                                      The Beatles’ double-A-side single for “Now And Then” and “Love Me Do” pairs the last Beatles song with the band’s first UK single. Powerful musical bookends to The Beatles’ recorded canon, both songs are also featured in the expanded Anniversary Editions for 1962-1966 (‘The Red Album’) and 1967-1970 (‘The Blue Album’).

                                                                                                                      “Now And Then”
                                                                                                                      “Now And Then” is the last Beatles song, written and demoed by John Lennon in the mid/late 1970s. With John’s voice now pristine in the mix, “Now And Then” features elements from the 1995 sessions including George Harrison’s guitar parts, and vocal and instrumental parts recorded by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in 2022, along with a new arrangement for strings. Produced by Paul and Giles Martin, “Now And Then” is the last song recorded by all four Beatles, a powerful and fitting finale for the band’s timeless recordings.

                                                                                                                      “Love Me Do”
                                                                                                                      The song that started it all, “Love Me Do” was The Beatles’ first UK single in 1962. For the first time, the iconic song has been de-mixed using machine aided learning and remixed in true stereo. “Love Me Do” launched The Beatles’ journey to unparalleled worldwide success and acclaim that continues to this day.

                                                                                                                      The Feelies

                                                                                                                      Some Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet Underground

                                                                                                                        18 classic songs from the Velvet Underground catalog performed by The Feelies at White Eagle Hall/ Jersey City, NJ - October 13, 2018. The Feelies have spent their entire career covering songs by the Velvet Underground and are masters of the VU sound. They toured Europe opening for Lou Reed in the 1980s, sharing meals, hanging out backstage, even joining him to perform some of his classic material. On October 13, 2018 the Feelies were invited to perform Velvet Underground songs at Jersey City, NJ’s White Eagle Hall as part of a traveling museum show of VU memorabilia.

                                                                                                                        This double vinyl album of 18 classic Lou Reed songs includes VU standards like “Sweet Jane,” “Rock & Roll” and “I’m Waiting for the Man” as well as rarely covered gems like “I Heard Her Call My Name” and “That’s the Story of My Life.” The Feelies are one of the most influential bands to emerge from the NY post punk scene of the late 1970s and have continued to perform together and make records for 4 decades. Includes guest performances from Bongos members James Mastro and Richard Barone.

                                                                                                                        Double LP Includes liner notes by veteran music journalist Howard Wuelfing. 

                                                                                                                        TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                        01. Sunday Morning
                                                                                                                        02. Who Loves The Sun
                                                                                                                        03. There She Goes Again
                                                                                                                        04. What Goes On
                                                                                                                        05. Sweet Jane
                                                                                                                        06. Head Held High
                                                                                                                        07. I’m Waiting For The Man
                                                                                                                        08. White Light/White Heat
                                                                                                                        09. I Heard Her Call My Name
                                                                                                                        10. New Age
                                                                                                                        11. That’s The Story Of My Life
                                                                                                                        12. All Tomorrow’s Parties
                                                                                                                        13. Rock And Roll
                                                                                                                        14. We’re Gonna Have A Real Good Time Together
                                                                                                                        15. Run Run Run
                                                                                                                        16. I Can’t Stand It
                                                                                                                        17. After Hours
                                                                                                                        18. Oh! Sweet Nuthin’

                                                                                                                        ABC

                                                                                                                        The Lexicon Of Love Live - 40th Anniversary Live At Sheffield City Hall

                                                                                                                          ABC perform their classic album "Lexicon Of Love" in it's entirety, plus their other greatest hits.

                                                                                                                          Sheffield's finest, ABC, were back in their hometown for a very special anniversary show which marked exactly 40 years to the day since the album was released on the 21st June 1982.

                                                                                                                          ABC were joined by the original orchestral team of Southbank Sinfonia and longtime collaborator and arranger Anne Dudley who conducted the evening.

                                                                                                                          TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                          LP TRACKLISTING
                                                                                                                          Disc 1
                                                                                                                          Side 1

                                                                                                                          1. Overture
                                                                                                                          2. When Smokey Sings
                                                                                                                          3. Viva Love
                                                                                                                          Side 2
                                                                                                                          1. The Night You Murdered Love
                                                                                                                          2. (How To Be A) Millionaire
                                                                                                                          3. The Flames Of Desire
                                                                                                                          4. The Love Inside The Love
                                                                                                                          Disc 2
                                                                                                                          Side 1

                                                                                                                          1. Ten Below Zero
                                                                                                                          2. One Better World
                                                                                                                          3. Ocean Blue
                                                                                                                          4. Be Near Me
                                                                                                                          Side 2
                                                                                                                          1. Show Me
                                                                                                                          2. Poison Arrow
                                                                                                                          3. Many Happy Returns
                                                                                                                          4. Tears Are Not Enough
                                                                                                                          Disc 3
                                                                                                                          Side 1

                                                                                                                          1. Valentine's Day
                                                                                                                          2. The Look Of Love
                                                                                                                          3. Date Stamp
                                                                                                                          Side 2
                                                                                                                          1. 4 Ever 2 Gether
                                                                                                                          2. All Of My Heart
                                                                                                                          3. The Look Of Love (Part Four)
                                                                                                                          4. The Look Of Love (Encore)

                                                                                                                          2CD TRACKLIST
                                                                                                                          Disc 1

                                                                                                                          1. Overture
                                                                                                                          2. When Smokey Sings
                                                                                                                          3. Viva Love
                                                                                                                          4. The Night You Murdered Love
                                                                                                                          5. (How To Be A) Millionaire
                                                                                                                          6. The Flames Of Desire
                                                                                                                          7. The Love Inside The Love
                                                                                                                          8. Ten Below Zero
                                                                                                                          9. One Better World
                                                                                                                          10. Ocean Blue
                                                                                                                          11. Be Near Me
                                                                                                                          Disc 2
                                                                                                                          1. Show Me
                                                                                                                          2. Poison Arrow
                                                                                                                          3. Many Happy Returns
                                                                                                                          4. Tears Are Not Enough
                                                                                                                          5. Valentine's Day
                                                                                                                          6. The Look Of Love
                                                                                                                          7. Date Stamp
                                                                                                                          8. 4 Ever 2 Gether
                                                                                                                          9. All Of My Heart
                                                                                                                          10. The Look Of Love (Part Four)
                                                                                                                          11. The Look Of Love (Encore)

                                                                                                                          3CD TRACKLISTING
                                                                                                                          Disc 1
                                                                                                                          1. Overture
                                                                                                                          2. When Smokey Sings
                                                                                                                          3. Viva Love
                                                                                                                          4. The Night You Murdered Love
                                                                                                                          5. (How To Be A) Millionaire
                                                                                                                          6. The Flames Of Desire
                                                                                                                          7. The Love Inside The Love
                                                                                                                          8. Ten Below Zero
                                                                                                                          9. One Better World
                                                                                                                          10. Ocean Blue
                                                                                                                          11. Be Near Me
                                                                                                                          Disc 2
                                                                                                                          1. Show Me
                                                                                                                          2. Poison Arrow
                                                                                                                          3. Many Happy Returns
                                                                                                                          4. Tears Are Not Enough
                                                                                                                          5. Valentine's Day
                                                                                                                          6. The Look Of Love
                                                                                                                          7. Date Stamp
                                                                                                                          8. 4 Ever 2 Gether
                                                                                                                          9. All Of My Heart
                                                                                                                          10. The Look Of Love (Part Four)
                                                                                                                          11. The Look Of Love (Encore)
                                                                                                                          Disc 3
                                                                                                                          1. Overture
                                                                                                                          2. Show Me
                                                                                                                          3. Poison Arrow
                                                                                                                          4. Many Happy Returns
                                                                                                                          5. Tears Are Not Enough
                                                                                                                          6. Valentine's Day
                                                                                                                          7. The Look Of Love
                                                                                                                          8. Date Stamp
                                                                                                                          9. 4 Ever 2 Gether
                                                                                                                          10. All Of My Heart
                                                                                                                          11. The Look Of Love (Part Four)
                                                                                                                          12. The Look Of Love (Encore)

                                                                                                                          Sheer Mag

                                                                                                                          Need To Feel Your Love - 2023 Reissue

                                                                                                                            History has shown that the greatest bands - bands with that certain, ever elusive quality called lasting power - neither conform to nor buck the trends of their time, but rather force the times to catch up to them. Sheer Mag has such lasting power in droves. After almost a decade spent carving out a career that has already become the stuff of modern underground legend, the band’s new stand-alone single, “All Lined Up,” comes alongside the announcement of their signing to Third Man Records - their first partnership with a larger independent label–who will also be physically and digitally re-releasing the entirety of Sheer Mag’s back-catalogue, including their cult-beloved early EPs I (2014), II (2015), and III (2016), as well as their first two breakthrough LPs, Need To Feel Your Love (2017) and A Distant Call (2019). Sheer Mag’s sensibility, as fervently beloved by baseball-tee clad garage rockers and tattoo-less indie kids as it is by leather-and-stud-loyal punks, finds its strength in an unconventional mixture of refined complexity and straight-forward pop prowess. Seamlessly trading between head-turning guitar heroics and a charmingly timeless blend of disco, hard rock, and garage inflected hooks, Sheer Mag’s oft-referenced, never-replicated sound has played an undeniably large role in stoking the current resurgence of interest power-pop forward rock music. While quickly adopted as a fan-favorite amongst the sweat-caked crowds of the early 2010’s underground, time has attested to Sheer Mag’s singular cultural mutability: though never straying too far from their home-town Philadelphian origins

                                                                                                                            TRACK LISTING

                                                                                                                            1. Suffer Me
                                                                                                                            2. Meet Me In The Street
                                                                                                                            3. Pure Desire
                                                                                                                            4. Need To Feel Your Love
                                                                                                                            5. Until You Find The One
                                                                                                                            6. Just Can't Get Enough
                                                                                                                            7. Milk And Honey
                                                                                                                            8. Expect The Bayonet
                                                                                                                            9. Rank And File
                                                                                                                            10. Can't Play It Cool
                                                                                                                            11. Turn It Up
                                                                                                                            12. (Say Goodbye To) Sophie Scholl


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