RE:VERSAL is a home for pioneering dance and electronic music, featuring classics, gems, and rarities from the world’s largest music archive.

The label's first release features an assortment of big hitters who shaped the dance music scene, such as Soul II Soul, The Orb, Masters At Work, and those like Kruder and Dorfmeister, who elegantly brought dance tracks into the world of downtempo. This release is the first of its kind, combining multiple major labels, genres, and artists under one roof.

A strictly limited one-time pressing on high-quality 12" 180g heavyweight vinyl.

Roots in the past, fruits in the present.

TRACK LISTING

1. Soul II Soul, Caron Wheeler - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) [Masters At Work House Remix]
2. The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Cumulo Nimbus Mix)
3. Alex Reece - Jazz Master (Kruder & Dorfmesiter Remix)
4. The Future Sound Of London - Max

fabric, the iconic hub of electronic music culture, proudly announces its latest addition to the fabric mix series: "FABRICLIVE. presents Pola & Bryson". This mix will be a dynamic exploration of contemporary drum & bass, fluid in genre, rich in emotion, and sharp in sound design. It navigates the space between soulful reflection and controlled chaos, painting a vivid picture of contrast and transformation. Showcasing a unique blend of melancholy, emotion, and euphoria that elegantly yet purposefully harnesses the immense power of electronic music, UK-based duo Pola & Bryson have solidified themselves as one of the most talented production duos flying the flag for the genre today. Throughout the mix, you’ll hear liquid textures layered with depth and warmth, tracks that breathe with shimmering pads, smooth rolling drums and emotionally resonant melodies. These moments evoke late night introspection and spacious clarity, tapping into the more human, melodic side of drum & bass. But the mix doesn’t stay in one mood for long. It periodically plunges into darker, more technical territory, where the basslines twist, the rhythms fracture and tighten and the atmosphere becomes tense and futuristic. Here, the emotional gives way to the mechanical, driving energy through razor-sharp precision and relentless force. Experimental soundscapes weave throughout, blurring genre lines and adding moments of unpredictability. At times ambient and abstract, other times intensely rhythmic, the mix balances structure with freedom, always pushing forward without losing emotional weight. For 25 years, fabric has stood as a cornerstone of the UK’s drum and bass movement, a place where the genre has not only thrived but evolved. More than just a club, fabric has been a vital incubator for underground sounds, consistently championing drum and bass alongside a wide spectrum of electronic music. From early pioneers to cutting-edge innovators, its legendary room two has become hallowed ground for DJs and ravers alike. As a bastion of innovation and inclusion, fabric has shaped the soundscape of UK nightlife, influencing global trends while staying fiercely true to its roots. In addition to the mix album, fabric and Pola & Bryson unveil the brand new original single "Worlds Apart" an emotional vocal lead anthem featuring the incredible vocals of Emily Makis. The track balances Emily’s heartfelt lyricism with Pola & Bryson’s signature crisp liquid drums and deep and intoxicating basslines. The 2 acts first combined on the track "Complete" alongside Monrroe and followed it up with the certified hit, "Phoneline", dubbed by Radio 1 as the D&B Anthem of 2023. With a history of making pure magic happen when they join together in the studio, "Worlds Apart" certainly delivers on those high expectations.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Expansive and impressive selection of modernist dnb. They had me at the Rui Da Silva "Touch Me" version!

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Pola & Bryson & Emily Makis - Worlds Apart
2. Etherwood & Hugh Hardie - Tangara
Side 2
1. Alcemist - Us (Pola & Bryson Remix)
2. Xeonz - Feel Right
Side 3
1. Pola & Bryson - Klaxon
2. Charli Brix - Touch Me
Side 4
1. Molecular - Fair Warning
2. Pola & Bryson - Without You (Hoax Remix)

CD Tracklist:
1. Pola & Bryson, Emily Makis - Worlds Apart 
2. Breakage - The Original Certified Bubbler 
3. Technimatic - Not Far To Go 
4. Camo & Krooked, Mefjus - Lies 
5. Hoax - Noir 
6. Pola & Bryson, IYAMAH - Too Shy 
7. Thread - Overshadow 
8. Hoax, Purple Velvet Curtains - Spark It 
9. Pola & Bryson - Decay 
10. Pola & Bryson, Monrroe, Charli Brix - How It Was 
11. Xeonz - Feel Right 
12. Pola & Bryson, DJ Marky, IYAMAH - Be There 
13. Particle - Fooling 
14. Breakage - Taper Bubbler Spesh 
15. Pola & Bryson - 24:7 
16. Pola & Bryson - Aurora 
17. Sleepnet - Lapse 
18. Pola & Bryson - Magic 
19. Technimatic - Shifting Sands 
20. Camo & Krooked, Mefjus - U 
21. Etherwood & Hugh Hardie - Tangara 
22. Pola & Bryson - Temple Stomp 
23. Technimatic - Everlasting 
24. Pola & Bryson - Klaxon 
25. Hoax, Hugh Hardie, Solah - Wake Up 
26. Alcemist - Us (Pola & Bryson Remix) 
27. Mefjus - Sinkhole 
28. Pola & Bryson - Without You (Hoax Remix) 
29. Pola & Bryson, Strategy - Anaesthetist 
30. Xeonz - Quartz 
31. Technimatic - Sunburst 
32. Wilkinson, Pola & Bryson, Jem Cooke - Fade Away 
33. Pola & Bryson, Break, Cimone - This Chance 
34. Molecular - Fair Warning 
35. Technicolour, LSB, Komatic - Rotary Motion 
36. Charli Brix - Touch Me 
37. Pola & Bryson - Insomnia 

"Eel Sounds 01" caused quite the ruckus on the floor and here, arch slippery customer Harri Pierson returns, along with some equally slick sidekicks...

So, four more eclectic, leftfield dance chops for your turntables. Assembled with care and an eye for the esoteric - one limited press. This 12" has been mastered with love by the Grammy award-winning Frank at the Carvery for maximum dancefloor punch.

VINYL ONLY!

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Recalling the oddball genius of COMBI, Eros and other classic edit series; "Eel Sounds 2" collate four more choice nuggets for all corners of the leftfield dancefloor. Unmissable!

TRACK LISTING

A. Mind Your Exposition (andy Bainbridge Edit)
A. Konnected (brian Not Brian Edit)
B. Lsd/p (harri Pierson Edit)
B. Barry & The Breakers - Space Riot (keyboard Masher Edit)

During the golden age of vinyl—from the 1960s through the 1980s—Colombia produced an astonishing number of 45 rpm records—many of them not tied to full albums, that continue to surprise collectors and music lovers today.

This abundance can be attributed to many factors: affordability, jukebox demand, radio promotion, or simply the joy of sharing a small musical token with a loved one. Whatever the reason, these little records traveled far and wide, sometimes ending up in distant countries —especially Mexico—, carried by DJs, collectors, or pirate radio waves. They became cultural passports, spreading salsa, cumbia, son montuno, and more.

This curated collection highlights hard-to-find salsa 45s from the Discos Fuentes vaults—deep cuts that have long flown under the radar but still light up dance floors today. These tracks, once pressed in small numbers, feature top tier musicianship, fiery brass, unforgettable grooves, and lyrical gems that reflect the rich diversity of Colombia’s musical landscape.

Among the featured artists are: Super Combo “Los Famosos” with their irresistible barrio anthem ‘El Bailador de la esquina’, capturing the spirit of Cali’s street life, Sexteto Manaure, delivering a poignant son that blends regional pride with poetic nostalgia, La Protesta de Colombia, a revolutionary Barranquilla outfit that gave a young Joe Arroyo his early spotlight and channeled the rebellious pulse of the times.

This compilation also includes a range of studio experiments and covers—where artists like Piper Pimienta, Galileo y Su Banda, and La Integración reimagined beloved hits, from boleros to vallenatos, through a distinctly Colombian salsa lens.

Every track tells a story—of artistic ambition, social change, regional identity, or simple joy. Some were attempts at hits, others personal expressions or studio curiosities. What they share is an authenticity that continues to resonate.

These obscure gems, long scattered across dusty crates and forgotten jukeboxes, now find new life. They speak not just to the past, but to a timeless rhythm that still moves dancers and dreamers alike.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. SUPER COMBO LOS FAMOSOS - EL BAILADOR DE LA ESQUINA
2. SEXTETO MANAURE - BAJO EL TRUPILLO GUAJIRO
3. LA PROTESTA DE COLOMBIA - EL CAMPESINO
4. SONORA GUANTANAMERA - SAL Y AGUA
5. ORQUESTA SALSA PANAMERICANA - EL FANTASMA SALSERO

Side B
1. LA INTEGRACIÓN - HECHO Y DERECHO
2. GALILEO Y SU BANDA - NO ME CONVIENE TU AMOR
3. THE LATIN BROTHERS - LLORARÁS
4. PIPER PIMIENTA Y SU ORQUESTA - EL SUFRIDO
5. FRUKO Y SUS TESOS - SOY TU DUEÑO

After so long it becomes harder to say new things about older things you now just do. Some things you’ve become. Some things you simply (never simply) are. The thing becomes a slippery notion. The self slides along with it. After this long, the story is whatever are the songs.

Here are 11 new ones, from the current constellation, and a future still to come. The cement is still wet on that one.

From the forest near where I now live you can hear a chorus of different birds in voice at once, competing but each defined, in defence of a territory or to attract a mate. There’s an app that tells you so. I wonder, too, what that app doesn’t reveal, if their nature need not share those same purposes. This is simply (never simply) how it exists. If we can’t speak to the mysteries of these strategies, they at least persist, regardless of who picks up the frequency. Singing to itself, and there will always be these kinds of songs.

Self-portrait at two decades.
For Roman P.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ulrika Spacek - 'Interesting Corners'
2. Empty Country - 'D3SP4IR'
3. The Reds, Pinks & Purples - 'New Market Space (Down The Stairs Ver.)
4. Cindy - 'The Thousand First'
5. April Magazine - 'U Bop'
6. Index For Working Musik - 'Going To Heaven On The End Of A String'
7. Midding - 'Do As You Would'
8. Luft - ‘My Third Eye’
9. Hospital - '25 Jade Place'
10. William Doyle - 'The Sun Ain't Doing It For Me Lately'
11. Daily Toll - 'Begin Again'

Soul Jazz Records’ new ‘SOUL JAMAICA’ brings together a wicked selection of reggae funk and soul tracks from the legendary Studio One stable, featuring a stellar line-up of artists including Jackie Mittoo, The Heptones, The Gladiators, Sim Smith, Peter Tosh and The Wailers, Cedric ‘Im’ Brooks and many more.

For a short period of time at the end of the 1960s and early 1970s, nestled between the end of rocksteady and the arrival of roots reggae, Studio One released a small stream of superb soul and funk reggae tunes - covering everyone from Sly and The Family Stone, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Nina Simone, Gene Chandler, Tyrone Davis and more.

Most of the tracks featured on ‘SOUL JAMAICA’ were only ever released on Studio One’s UK subsidiary label Bamboo in small-run pressings and are now consequently extremely hard to find.

The cover photograph features images of Air Jamaica, the new airline created by the Jamaican government at the end of the 1960s, showing how, in the years following independence, the country assumed its place on the world stage, with reggae music playing a key role in creating the island’s new cultural identity.

TRACK LISTING

Alton Ellis - Tumbling Tears
Winston Francis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Sound Dimension - Sing A Simple Song
The Gladiators - Fling It Gimme
Jackie Mittoo - Soul Finger
Winston Francis - Groovy Situation
Calvin Marshall - La La 69
Soul Defenders - Way Back Home
The Heptones - Young, Gifted and Black
Im And David - Up Fully
Slim Smith - Keep That Light
Sound Dimension - Give It Away
Zoot Simms - Real Gone Loser
Sound Dimension - Soul Bowl
Peter Tosh - Can’t You See
Joy Roberts - Someday We’ll Be Together
The Freedom Singers - Give Peace A Chance

Nu Groove spotlights the artists that made the legendary NYC label a firm favourite of crate diggers then and now with this special vinyl release of their vital tracks revisited by leading selectors of today. The label, born in 1988 by Frank and Karen Mendez as an outlet for the experimental works of the Burrell Brothers, quickly became a home for up-and-coming genre pioneers. Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 7 opens with the NiCe7 Edit of ‘Feel It’ by NYC favourites The Sound Vandals. More monikers of Rheji Burrell appear in the collection too, as the seminal ‘APT. 2B’ by N.Y. House’n Authority is reworked by Steve Bug, followed by Darius Syrossian’s edit of ‘C’Mon’ by Rheji’s Avant Garde moniker. Make A Dance’s edit of the Rhano Burrell classic ‘I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up’, under his You Know Who! alias, closes out this vinyl collection of future record box staples.

TRACK LISTING

A1. The Sound Vandals ‘Feel It’ (NiCe7 Edit)
A2. N.Y. House’n Authority ‘APT. 2B’ (Steve Bug Edit)
B1. Avant Garde ‘C’Mon’ (Darius Syrossian Edit)
B2. You Know Who! ‘I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up’ (Make A Dance Edit)

Mélange is a new community and online platform for young emerging artists based between Europe and Australasia.

The first label VA compilation album spans the gamut of paradise house music whilst and weaving between ambient sounds and a smattering of UKG, jungle & disco. It’s a commitment to multi-genre discographies and the need for more established career paths for young, gifted artists.

With early support on the vinyl from Four Tet and Haai, the labels manifesto to share and further establish European and Oceanic sounds with music lovers everywhere seems to be well founded. Check! 

TRACK LISTING

A1. Alice Ruby - Neptune
A2. Flavour - LeSpag
A3. Raffa - Drowning In Your Love
A4. DJ Dean - Higher
A5. Noneohone - Knew It All Along
B1. ROKA. - D Beam
B2. Gabriel Griffith - P’s & T’s
B3. SHEP - M1 SUN
B4. Sharksss - Morning Star
B5. Manoah Kenna - Just A Bit Of Rain
B6. Mélanger Le Miel (ft. Alice Ruby) - Bloom

Echo Beach proudly presents: Don Letts – The Rebel Dread Legendary film and video director, disc jockey and musician, Don Letts, in his capacity as a selector (it’s not for nothing that he hosts his own show on BBC6 radio), enthusiastically accepted the invitation to create a compilation from Echo Beach’s extensive catalogue to mark its 30th anniversary. A splendid and crisp selection.

TRACK LISTING

TRACKLISTING: CD (Vinyl Contains Tracks 1-10)
01. DUBINATOR – DUBINATOR (JAM HOT VERSION)
02. MARTHA AND THE MUFFINS - ECHO BEACH (LEE GROVES REMIX)
03. DUBMONES FEAT. EARL 16 & OKU ONUORA – I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
04. DUBBLESTANDART – EVIL BURMA DUB
05. DUBXANNE FEAT. CLAIRE PARSONS - RUNNING UP THAT HILL
06. DUB STAX - TIME IS TIGHT (DUB)
07. DON LETTS DUB CARTEL - ONE PEOPLE
08. AARON - BLUE MOON (DUB EDIT)
09. DUBBLESTANDART FEAT. MARCIA GRIFFITHS - HOLDING YOU CLOSE
10. DUBXANNE FEAT. TOOGAH - FADE TO GREY
11. FILA BRAZILLIA - BLOOD & FIRE MEGAMIX
12. ARI UP FEAT. LEE SCRATCH PERRY - ISLAND GIRL (ROBO BASS)
13. NOISESHAPER - BUSHMASTER (PAOLO BALDINI DUBFILES REMIX)
14. KID LOCO MEETS SOUL SUGAR - THE ROBOTS (DUB)
15. RSD AKA ROB SMITH FEAT. AMMOYE - BABY I LOVE YOU SO 

The collaboration between BBE Music and If Music continues with another excellent compilation in the ongoing If Music Presents series with this 2nd volume in the World Jazz Grooves chapter. Alongside the A Journey Into Deep Jazz albums in the catalogue, World Jazz Grooves Volume 2 explores the global diversity of Jazz in its many forms, as interpreted throughout the globe, with tracks from Denmark, France, Brazil, Canada, the USA and Jamaica. The tracklist includes Rosa Mae from Mary Lou Williams, one of the artists in the legendary A Great Day in Harlem photograph and Dakar, a 16 minute opus of a track by Dadje. With the music sought, sorted and selected by legendary diggers and selectors Jean-Claude and Victor Kiswell World Jazz Volume 2 is also the opportunity to own music that has been painstakingly searched for in flea markets, second hand shops and private collections and would not be available otherwise. Jean-Claude’s excellent track record of creating and curating compilation albums and rediscovering rare gems and private presses for re-issue follows a philosophy of cross- genre music appreciation. He has been a mainstay of London’s Black Music scene for some four decades with his record shop, his shows on NTS and Soho Radio, his excellent ‘In Conversation with...’ series of chat shows, his Djing and curation of event stages at We Out Here and Cross the Tracks and, of course, his excellent compilations. Paris based Victor Kiswell is also a somewhat of a savant in the world of vinyl hunting and discernment with parallel careers as a journalist writing for vinyl bazaar, art director for Radioooo.com, DJ and broadcaster on various stations throughout Europe. Victor's travels around the world, on his vinyl quests, are well documented in his articles in Vinyl Bazaar and he describes himself as an 'adventurer', an 'archaeologist' and someone who enjoys the element of his vinyl hunting where he finds himself going where chance takes him. Yes, with these two music heads and vinyl hunting experts unearthing the seven absolute gems on this double vinyl offering, If Music presents: World Jazz Grooves Volume 2 really is something you need in your life and in your vinyl rack.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sylvain Kassap - "Marlowe's Back In Tome"
2. Mary Lou Williams, Gales - "Rosa Mae"
3. Geraro Batiz - "Aguamarina"
4. Cedric Brooks - "Third World (Afro Beat)"
5. Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray - "Song For A New South Africa"
6. John Tchicai - "I En Kaelder"
7. Colin Wilkie - "Ich Armes Maidlein Klag Mich Sehr"
8. Raynald Drouin - "Dakar"

4CD SET EXPLORING GRUNGE AND THE AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE UNDERGROUND 1984-1994.

• COMPILED WITH MUDHONEY’S MARK ARM.

During the late 1980s, whilst pop, rap and glam metal dominated the American airwaves, underground musicians sought an antidote. During the middle of the decade, from Seattle in the west to New York in the east, bands immersed in a less highly polished, raw and more powerful sound began to emerge, fusing punky garage band attitude with meaningful, often disenchanted lyrics and lashings of distortion to create something new. The “grunge” tag quickly took hold, absorbing bands from all over the States and becoming a social phenomenon, drawing countless other underground and college circuit bands into its orbit in the process. Overnight, macho rock was dead.

Featuring an embarrassment of key bands and classic tracks, alongside lesser-known nuggets and a hand-picked selection of Australasian artists who were inadvertently feeding into the scene, ‘You’re No Big Deal’ explores a vital period in post-punk American musical history, the rebirth of rock music and its new place among the underground elite. With sleevenotes from Mudhoney’s Mark Arm, whose previous band Green River were the first to be given the “grunge” tag, this is an on-the-ground, broad reaching dive into a time and place that saw the unlikeliest of anti-rock stars recalibrate what American guitar-based music could be, reconnecting it with ordinary suburban kids and reigniting punk rock’s spirit.

Packed with over 80 tracks spanning a decade, and presented in roughly chronological order, ‘You’re No Big Deal’ tells a story that spread far beyond the ambitions of its key players.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE
1 Green River - Come On Down
2 Red Kross - Linda Blair 1984
3 10 Minute Warning - Stooge
4 Bam Bam - Villains (Also Wear White)
5 Poison 13 - One Step Closer
6 Meat Puppets - Swimming Ground
7 Feast - Look For The Light
8 The Scientists - If It's The Last Thing I Do
9 Husker Du - Crystal
10 Malfunkshun - My Only Fan
11 Dinosaur Jr - Little Fury Things
12 Soundgarden - Hunted Down
13 U-Men - Solid Action
14 Pixies - Caribou
15 Feedtime - Curtains
16 The Replacements - The Ledge
17 The Flaming Lips - Maximum Dream For Evil Knievel
18 Green River - This Town
19 Cosmic Psychos - Can't Come In
20 The Celibate Rifles - Jesus On TV
21 Happy Flowers - Mom And Dad Like The Baby More Than Me

DISC TWO
1 Mudhoney - Touch Me I'm Sick
2 Bundle Of Hiss - Rabies
3 The Fluid - Cold Outside
4 Cat Butt - 64 Funny Cars
5 Blood Circus - Two Way Street
6 Babes In Toyland - Dust Cake Boy
7 Scream - Fucked Without A Kiss
8 Ultra Vivid Scene - Mercy Seat
9 Girl Trouble - Riverbed
10 Crunchbird - Subway Circle
11 Soundgarden - Flower
12 Tad - Behemoth
13 Kill Sybil - Olympia (Single Version)
14 Love Battery - Between The Eyes
15 Seaweed - Inside
16 Skin Yard - Start At The Top
17 Gas Huffer - Firebug
18 Mudhoney - In And Out Of Grace
19 Helltrout - Smoking Lounge
20 Mother Love Bone - Thru Fade Away

DISC THREE
1 Sonic Youth - Kool Thing
2 L7 - Shove
3 Toadies - I Hope You Die
4 Pavement - From Now On
5 The Thrown Ups - Stockboy, Superhero
6 Poison Idea - Feel The Darkness
7 The Breeders - Glorious
8 Dinosaur Jr - The Wagon
9 Hole - Teenage Whore
10 Nomeansno - Body Bag
11 7 Year Bitch - Lorna
12 Screaming Trees - Uncle Anesthesia
13 Mercury Rev - Syringe Mouth
14 Calamity Jane - Say It
15 Eric's Trip - Lost
16 Thrillhammer - Bleed
17 Cop Shoot Cop - Discount Rebellion
18 Treepeople - Ballard Bitter
19 Nubbin - Macaroni

DISC FOUR
1 Temple Of The Dog - Pushin' Forward Back
2 The Monkeywrench - I'm Blown
3 Stone Temple Pilots - Sex Type Thing
4 Honcho Overload - Sugarfoot (Single Version)
5 Luscious Jackson - Keep On Rockin' It
6 Cheater Slicks - Murder (Live At CBGBs)
7 Beasts Of Bourbon – Just Right
8 The Gits - Here's To Your Fuck
9 Superchunk - Precision Auto
10 Dead Moon - It's O.K
11 Melvins - Set Me Straight
12 Patchouli Sewer - Beauty Sleep
13 Wool - Kill The Crow
14 Kim Salmon & The Surrealists - Non Stop Action Groove
15 Veruca Salt - All Hail Me (Remix)
16 Sleep Capsule - Eat It's Tongue
17 Steel Wool - Four Winds
18 Wicker Biscuit - Creepy Doll
19 Gary Young - Plant Man
20 Cellophane - Tripping Fields
21 St. Johnny – I Hate Rock And Roll

As we’ve come to expect from Ace’s much-admired series of Jon Savage-curated two-CD collections, this new – and sadly final – volume is a multi-genre delight, taking the listener from house to baggy via post-punk, proto-grunge, minimalist avant-garde, the advent of sampling and more.

Among the many highlights are ‘Mystery Of Love’ by Mr Fingers, a track that turned Savage’s head during a trip to New York in early 1986; Hüsker Dü’s ‘Could You Be The One?’ from 1987, a perfect example of their melodic abilities; the action-packed ‘It Takes Two’ by Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, which could be heard blasting out of boomboxes all over New York in spring 1988; Paul Oakenfold’s 1989 remix of Happy Mondays’ ‘Wrote For Luck’ into the early baggy classic ‘W.F.L.’; and the Holographic Goatee Mix of ‘What Is Love?’, the overlooked flip of Dee-Lite’s international hit ‘Groove Is In The Heart’ of 1990.

The compilation – and the series – ends with a contrast: David Morales’ seven-minute hardcore trance reconstruction of the Pet Shop Boys’ ‘So Hard’ followed by the reflective, sinuous guitar chime of the High’s ‘Take My Time’. They represent the twin poles of Jon Savage’s musical choices at a time when dance culture was still expanding exponentially and rock music had rediscovered its swagger and joie-de-vivre. Ten years in the making, the series began with a set devoted to 1965 and ends with 1990, two great periods for music.

TRACK LISTING

CD ONE
1. MYSTERY OF LOVE - MR FINGERS
2. SAFETY NET - SHOP ASSISTANTS
3. LET'S GO SWIMMING (Gulf Stream Dub) - ARTHUR RUSSELL
4. WORD UP! - CAMEO
5. COULD YOU BE THE ONE? - HÜSKER DÜ
6. FINISHED - THROWING MUSES
7. BIG DECISION (Extended Version) - THAT PETROL EMOTION
8. PUMP UP THE VOLUME (Remix) - M/A/R/R/S
9. TRAVELING AT THE SPEED OF THOUGHT - ULTRAMAGNETIC MC'S
10. PAID IN FULL (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix) - ERIC B & RAKIM
11. THEME FROM S-EXPRESS - S-EXPRESS
12. IT TAKES TWO - ROB BASE & DJ E-Z ROCK
13. CRASH - THE PRIMITIVES
14. BREAK 4 LOVE (Spanish Mix) - RAZE
15. FREAK SCENE - DINOSAUR JR
16. CHE - SPACEMEN
17. FULL FATHOM FIVE - THE STONE ROSES

CD TWO
1. TEEN AGE RIOT - SONIC YOUTH
2. A DAY IN THE LIFE (Club Mix) - BLACK RIOT
3. SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY - FINE YOUNG CANNIBALS
4. HALLUCINATION GENERATION - THE GRUESOME TWOSOME
5. HARD LIGHT - BAND OF SUSANS
6. W.F.L. (Think About The Future - The Paul Oakenfold Mix) - HAPPY MONDAYS
7. ONE OF OUR GIRLS HAS GONE MISSING - A.C. MARIAS
8. THE WORLD ACCORDING TO SLY & LOVECHILD (Soul Of Europe Mix) - SLY & LOVECHILD
9. ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEART - SAINT ETIENNE
10. HIPPYCHICK (No Acid Ted Mix) - SOHO
11. THE ONLY ONE I KNOW - THE CHARLATANS
12. ROCKIN' OVER THE BEAT (Rockin' Over Manchester Hacienda Mix) - TECHNOTRONIC FEATURING YA KID K
13. WHAT IS LOVE? (Holographic Goatee Mix) - DEEE-LITE
14. SO HARD (David Morales Remix) - PET SHOP BOYS
15. TAKE YOUR TIME - THE HIGH

Since the 1940s, Library Music has lurked in the shadows, peripherally touching our lives through TV and film. Among the stalwarts of the industry was UK's Studio G, with cues heard on Doctor Who, and sampled by the likes of The Chemical Brothers, and Tyler, the Creator. Jazz Dispensary's Dream a Dream with Studio G: Cratedigger's Archive (1970–2009) culls some of their most sought-after cuts, with liner note commentary from Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley, and illustrations by Ivan Minsloff.

Detroit musical institution Submerge is set to release a new musical compilation entitled, "Submerge Sessions Vol. 1," on their established self-titled label.

"Submerge Sessions Vol. 1" is inspired by the music production studio’s periodic listening sessions- a brain child of UR member Cornelius Harris aka Atlantis. These listening sessions attract talent from all over the map, emulating Motown’s cut-throat talent sessions.

Submerge has been many things, but it has always been the grounds that hold an epicenter of record distribution, production studios, memories, people, and possibility. Wherever Submerge is physically, the concept applies.

Submerge is unmatched in its success ratio for presenting the future of electronic music via this unique fallout called Detroit. While other Detroit labels travel the world to seek new talent elsewhere, Submerge looks to the urban reality of the city for inspiration, and the odd travelers that land here.

This project is dedicated not only to presenting new talent, but also maintaining the spirit that the people of Submerge are nurtured within.

About Submerge:
Submerge is a world-renowned musical institution based in Detroit, Michigan, founded by “Mad” Mike Banks in 1992. Specializing in all forms of Black music, but especially techno, Submerge has been the home to Exhibit 3000, The Somewhere In Detroit (S.I.D.) Record Store, Underground Resistance, and several other notable collectives, businesses, projects, and experiments in Detroit’s Techno history and present.

As a wholesale distributor and administrative hub Submerge has shipped musical products throughout the globe including the Americas, Europe, The Far East, Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica; The current line up of Submerge labels includes: SWEAT, Red Planet, Dirt Tech, Yaxteq, Underground Resistance and many others.

As a cultural hub, Submerge continues to invest in the futurity of techno and its offshoots with music production studios, mentorship programs, music listening sessions, collaborative community events, archival resources, and more.

Credits:
SUBCD - 7
Executive Production: “Mad” Mike Banks
Project Coordinator: saylem m. celeste
Mastering: George Taggart
Listening Session Photos: Oscar Genel
Cover Photo: Benedict W. (Flickr)
Album Layout + Promotional Renders: saylem m. celeste

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Probably the best to ever do this thing we call TECHNO. I've lost count of how many Submerge related records (and t-shirts!) I own! Nice to see them still mining the city for new artists and projects! An essential snapshot of Motor City in 2025.

TRACK LISTING

1. Indira Edwards - Sunny’s Revenge
2. Caitlin C. Harvey - Mutual Pulse
3. Sugar - Machine State No. 12
4. Huey Mnemonic - Sound Of The Unbroken
5. Shawescape Renegade - Against All Odds
6. Sim.1 - Tokyo
7. MECHANATURA - Sineshredder
8. Max Watts - Apocalypto
9. Jon Dixon - Lord Merriweathers
10. Kamau Baaqi - Xela
11. Tenko - Renaissance
12. Maintenance Man - A Fluke
13. Saylem Celeste - Shake
14. Earther - Digi Dust

Soul Jazz Records delve into the vast vaults of Discos Fuentes, one of the oldest and largest record companies in Latin America, known as ‘the Motown of Colombia’. Discos Fuentes played a major role in spreading Afro-Latin sounds both to Colombia and around the world and this album explores that legacy.

‘LATIN FIRE! Cumbia–Salsa–Afro-Funk: Tropical Dance Music from Discos Fuentes, Colombia 1956-83’ features legendary Colombian artists such as Fruko, The Latin Brothers, Michi Sarmiento, Afrosound, Pedro Laza, Wganda Kenya and more, and showcases the wide-ranging variety of styles that Discos Fuentes made unique to their sound.

The album features music from the golden era of Fuentes; from late 1950s and 1960s Cumbia through to the emergence of heavyweight and hardcore salsa and Afro-funk in the 1970s and up to the early 1980s.

Discos Fuentes pioneered the sound of ‘Tropical’ music - Afro-Colombian dance music that originated in the north coast of Colombia bringing it to a new worldwide audience. This album shows how Colombian music was also influenced by New York barrio-style hard Latin and salsa and Caribbean styles such as soka and zouk, to create a truly unique dance music sound.

TRACK LISTING

Fruko Y Sus Tesos - El Vidriero
Climaco Sarmiento Y Su Orquesta - Guiro Y Guacharaca
Afrosound - El Regresso De E.T.
Los Corraleros De Majagual - Cumbia Campesina
Wganda Kenya - Shakalaode
Afrosound - La Sampuesana
Peregoyo Y Su Combo Vacana - Descarga Vacana
Fruko Y Sus Tesos - Salsa Na Ma
Wganda Kenya - Fiebre De Lepra
Latin Brothers - Duelo De Picoteros
Pedro Laza Y Sus Pelayeros - Navidad Negra
Afrosound - Carruseles
Los Alegres Diablos - La Magdalena
Latin Brothers - No Es Negra Es Morena
La Sonora Cienaguera - La Piojosa
Fruko Y Sus Tesos - Cantando Mi Son Muero
Juan Piña Y Sus Muchachos - La Nena
Afrosound - La Danza De Los Mirlos
Michi Sarmiento Y Su Combo Bravo - Salsa Con Monte
Conjunto Lirico Vallenato - Cumbia Cienaguera

10 years ago in 2015, The Golden Lion in Todmorden opened its doors under the guidance of Gig & Waka, Cloudwater brewed their first ever beers, the dance floors of Manchester got introduced to the world of Supernature Disco and from his spare room at home in Bolton Chris Massey started Sprechen.

What followed over the next decade has been a wild ride of amazing people, memorable (though fuzzy!) parties, creativity, art, expression, performance and at the centre of it all of course, the music.
Sprechen has never been one style or sound. A reflection of varied musical tastes without any limitations of style or genres, just a passion to share good music.
Over the last decade, Sprechen has been lucky enough to both work with and meet many like-minded cosmic creatives that share this mindset and that have all played a major role in the story.

Ein Null is a collection of original tracks from some of Sprechen's nearest & dearest who, for the last 10 years, have helped shaped the label via releases, remixes or performing at events.
It's wonky & weird, banging & beautiful, cosmic & consciousness-expanding and it continues to connect the invisible dots of club music and more abstract listening experiences.

From basements & beyond to sunsets & psychedelic socials...we are pleased to present this electronically charged selection of soundscapes courtesy of like-minded musical humans including; The Utopia Strong, A Certain Ratio, Lena C., Gina Breeze, Low Pulse, Psychederek, Lindstrøm, Supernature Disco, PBR Streetgang and of course Chris Massey.

Limited to a run of 300 vinyl with double-sided screen-printed sleeve.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Chris Massey's Sprechen celebrates 10 years in the field with a truly all-star cast and nothing short of exceptional content.

TRACK LISTING

A1. The Utopia Strong - Old Mathers
A2. A Certain Ratio - Faster But Slower
A3. Lena C - Pelago
A4. Low Pulse - Pillow Talk
A5. Psychederek - Hope & Dreams
B1. Massey & Supernature - Walk...now Walk
B2. Gina Breeze - Acid Strings
B3. The Thief Of Time & Lindstrom - Escape Into Neon Feat. Lady Lady
B4. Pbr Streetgang - Chasin' Perry

The term "private" is used quite liberally in the promotion of rare groove compilations these days. The team at Tramp Records tends to be rather defensive when it comes to such terms. Although, and this should not be misunderstood as arrogance, label boss Tobias Kirmayer & his crew have been doing nothing else for 22 years, strictly speaking. Every compilation series from the Upper Bavarian label, be it the "Movements," "Feeling Nice," "Praise Poems," or "Can You Feel It" series, specializes in independently produced music from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s released on small private labels. This means extremely time-consuming work to track down the musicians, write down their stories, and, last but not least, invest a high four-digit amount to release such compilation projects as deluxe (double) LPs and CDs.

The industrious creators of the label have already released seven volumes in the Peace Chant series. Parts 1 to 6 were single LPs with predominantly American tracks. Part 7 was the first to be dedicated to purely German productions. Furthermore, the decision was made to release a double LP with a gatefold cover, not least to accommodate the extremely comprehensive accompanying text and images.

The 8th edition once again focuses on German productions. It includes rare (Fences), unreleased (Music Community), but also the odd €10 record. The mere fact that a record is rare/expensive doesn't make it interesting for Tobias Kirmayer and his team. They are primarily interested in the music. And if a song convinces them, it makes it onto the shortlist. In fact, many established reissue labels too often ignore records or individual songs and don't re-release them simply because they are not sought after by collectors. Kirmayer and his fellow campaigners have made it their mission to combat this injustice. A good example of this would be Sabanone, a title by Büdi Siebert's formation with the wonderful name HerrGottSax. The original LP costs around €15.

TRACK LISTING

1. Jazz Workshop Ensemble - Aya Tolla
2. Music Liberation Unit - Monday Morning
3. Music Community - Groove Rock
4. Ad Libitum - Take Five
5. HerrGottSax - Sabanone (Schlachtruf Der Affen)
6. Fences - Mein Alter Hut
7. Spirit - Work Song
8. BZN-Big Band - Nr. 6
9. Ulmer Jazz Quintet - Grandfathers Waltz
10. Brainstream - B27
11. Trio Wolf-Sperl-Bräuer - Bulgarian Flirt

Freestyle Records compile a killer overview of rare & undersung UK street soul & boogie tracks from across the 80s and early 90s, selected from the creme of the label's recent 12" reissue programme. Features an exclusive mid-90s cut from Manchester street soul act Gold In The Shade, along with photography from Andrew Holligan and notes from Kevin Le Gendre.

"The sleeve of this album has faces that tell a thousand stories. In Hackney, east London, where photographer Andrew Holligan created a series of inspired pictures, every day people developed a vibrant culture, enlivening a part of the capital that was much maligned during the Thatcher years. The street was a lounge, a place to meet, talk, laugh, and, generally, hang. This was also the golden age of the house party.

At the dawn of the 80s the sound of black popular music that these good folk were listening to was in the grip of change. For the most part bands with horn sections were scaling down and the 8-10 piece unit gave way to much smaller ensembles with a less orchestral sound, as saxophonists, trumpeters and trombonists who provided finely shaded harmonies and counter-melodies were being replaced by keyboard players. Indeed the rainbow of colours fashioned by an arsenal of synthesizers, from Prophets and Korgs to Rolands and Yamahas, brought preen and sheen to soul, which, with a lower tempo and heavy bouncing bass lines, was being referred to as boogie. Needless to say the new sub-genre caught on in the UK and became another form of vocabulary for audiences to embrace in the slipstream of the Brit-funk movement of the mid '70s, which was spearheaded by groups of mostly young Britons of West Indian heritage.

During this transitional period, which also saw the emergence of lovers rock, there was a certain amount of movement between genres, and a cursory glance at the total output of black British music reveals the presence of female vocalists recording in several styles. Lines were crossed. Furthermore, there was an increase in the amount of one-off studio projects, in which a producer-composer wrote a track, played keys and called in a singer and some additional sessioneers to add finishing touches. This is one of the main reasons why the era is so fascinating, and is still the subject of the extensive research that has led to an album such as The Way U Make Me Feel. Rather than being a scene that was centred around several marquee bands, boogie Brit-Funk was more disparate and fragmented, and therefore far harder to pin down and document.

The other term that was coined for the slew of releases was Street Soul, which also resonated with a certain spirit of independence, as the bulk of the artists who stood under this umbrella were releasing their work on small labels that did not have the reach of the majors. It meant that they were often consigned to obscurity, for the most part. The story is all too familiar. But low key can be high grade. Big labels and large venues serve a purpose but the real good times are to be had at house parties on the street where people live. The Boogie is always funkier when it drops in the basement."

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: They might be a few volumes behind the Full Beam mob (at least these are licensed shhh!) but you can't fault Freestyle Records' collection of UK boogie and street soul. A perfect snapshop of this fertile time; if you're yet to dip your toe into this funky homegrown scene, this is the perfect place to start!

TRACK LISTING

1. La Famille & Caron Wheeler - Dancer (Vocal Mix)
2. Clarity - The Way U Make Me Feel
3. Distance - Just One More Kiss (feat. Janey Hallett)
4. Pause - It's Just Amazing
5. Roy Hamilton & Capiche - Turn Up The Music
6. Rick Clarke - Gonna Make You Happy (feat. Jill Francis)
7. Candy McKenzie - Remind Me
8. Eddie Capone's Treatment - I Won't Give You Up (feat. Diane Jones)
9. T.J. Johnson Band - I Can Make It (Good For You)
10. Private Funk-Shun - All That I Wanted Was You
11. Purely Fizzycal - Make A Move
12. Gold In The Shade - I Really Love You So

Crate digger and music enthusiast James Endeacott compiles ‘Unlock Your Mind With Morning Glory’ for Two-Piers Records – A glorious heady mix of the weird and wonderful eclectic music from his radio show ‘Morning Glory’

“One weekday afternoon towards the end of 2017 I sat in The Lyric pub on Great Windmill Street, Soho with my dear friend Raf. I’d just finished another of my weekly Soho Radio shows and was starting to think about the next one. Raf had been on as a guest playing some of his favourite tunes of the day. We had a few drinks, told a few stories and started to plot and scheme. It was always a dream of mine to have a daily radio show. Radio had always informed and excited me from my early teens listening to John Peel under the blanket when I should’ve been either sleeping or revising right up to the present-day musical excursions of NTS, WFMU and numerous internet based stations.

We decided to speak to Adrian and Dan who ran Soho Radio to see if they’d be up for us doing a daily morning show. To our surprise they were into the idea and within 5 minutes Adrian came up with the name Morning Glory. We all liked it. We were all excited. It was all systems go. In December 2017 Raf and myself started a daily 2 hour show. We did the show together, got guests in and the musical policy was whatever we felt like that day. After several months Raf found the mornings too much. Off he went into the distance occasionally coming back with a smile, and a bag of new music. I carried on alone and then suddenly in March 2020 the world stopped, and we went into lockdown.

We set up in my house in Catford, Southeast London and carried on. The show became 3 hours a day and I started to invite friends, record labels, record shops, bands etc.. to supply me with hour long mixes that I played every day. The show took off during this time. My musical tastes expanded as I spent all day long searching for new sounds from around the globe. People started to send me more and more music. I became obsessed with the show. The audience started to take to social media and ask for certain tracks or artists to be played. I got listeners to make me mixes to play on the show and I did several phone interviews with musicians while playing some of their favourite tunes.

I was grateful that Soho Radio left me to my own devices. They never told me what to do or what to play – they trusted me and I trusted my instincts.

The music on this compilation is not a ‘best of’ it’s just how I felt when I compiled it at the start of 2025. Apart from a couple of tracks they are all things I’ve come across since the show started in December 2017. If I did a list of tracks now I’m sure it would be completely different. Surely that’s the point. We never stick in one place. We are always moving and searching. Always trying to unlock our minds. Put it on. Take your time and let it take you somewhere” James Endeacott 2025

TRACK LISTING

A1) Anuradha Paudwal – Gayatari Mantra
A2) Baba Zula – Arsiz Saksagan (Cheeky Magpie)
A3) Orchestra Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp – So Many Things (To Feel Guilty About)
A4) Christopher Martin – Playing Games With My Heart
B1) Geir Sundstøl - C’est Vide En Ville
B2) Brother Ah – Transcendental March (Creation Song)
B3) Les Abranis – Therrza Rathwenza
B4) Sparkels – That Boy Of Mine
C1) Maximum Joy – Stretch (7” Mix)
C2) Chillera – SCHAX
C3) Elijah Minnelli – I Hope The Goats Come Back (ze-hood De-sham Lichdal)
C4) Siti Muharam – Pakistan
D1) Muriel Grossmann – Traneing In
D2) Catford Gyrations – Land Of 1000 Presets **
D3) Living Daylights – Let’s Live For Today
D4) Natalie Bergman – Shine Your Light On Me
** Exclusive Track On Vinyl

CD Tracklist:
1) Anuradha Paudwal – Gayatari Mantra
2) Baba Zula – Arsiz Saksagan (Cheeky Magpie)
3) Orchestra Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp – So Many Things (To Feel Guilty About)
4) Christopher Martin – Playing Games With My Heart
5) Geir Sundstøl – C’est Vide En Ville
6) Brother Ah – Transcendental March (Creation Song)
7) Les Abranis – Therrza Rathwenza
8) Sparkels – That Boy Of Mine
9) Maximum Joy – Stretch (7” Mix)
10) Chillera – SCHAX
11) Elijah Minnelli – I Hope The Goats Come Back (ze-hood De-sham Lichdal)
12) Siti Muharam – Pakistan
13) Muriel Grossmann – Traneing In
14) The Living Daylights – Let’s Live For Today
15) Natalie Bergman – Shine Your Light On Me

Modeselektor – aka Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary – are one of the most original acts to emerge from Berlin's techno underground. After more than three decades of astonishing work – spanning cult labels, critically acclaimed albums and EPs, and era-defining releases as part of Moderat – they remain at the top of their game, as hungry as ever for the freshest electronic music from around the world. In 2025, the same year DJ-Kicks and !K7 Records celebrate their 30th and 40th anniversaries respectively, the duo are finally set to deliver their edition for the vaunted mix series. Modeselektor's passion and drive are writ large across DJKicks.

Contributing to the long-running series has always been on their bucket list. Then, finally, this year, the stars aligned, and they set to work on their edition of the compilation. Taking the non-linear approach has always been the Modeselektor way. No two tracks on DJ-Kicks sound alike, meaning the magic often happens in the liminal spaces between tunes. The rhythmically compelling release came together over a matter of days.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Berlin megaproducers Modeselektor bring us a cosmic mix of genres, seamlessly brought together into a whole that's more than the sum of it's parts. A bold, stylistically broad audio adventure available again once more.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklist:
1. Modeselektor - MEGA MEGA MEGA
2. Kitschselektor - Permit Riddim (feat. Pobdon)
3. Julien Bracht - Melancholia
4. Modeselektor - Kupfer
5. Siriusmo - Koko
6. Beirut - Spillhaugen
7. GAISTER - Source
8. Modeselektor - Movement (feat. Paul St. Hilaire)
9. Little Simz - Mood Swings
10. Untold - Discipline
11. Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - The Machine
12. Modeselektor - USA USA USA
13. SZARY - PREY
14. Maxime Denuc - Ouverture

CD Tracklist:
1. SZARY - PREY
2. Kitschselektor - Permit Riddim (feat. Pobdon)
3. Modeselektor - MEGA MEGA MEGA
4. Slikback - Sea
5. GAISTER - Source
6. Modeselektor - Kupfer
7. Aho Ssan - Hero Once Been (feat. 9T Antiope)
8. DJ Narciso - 10 Minutos
9. Little Simz - Mood Swings
10. Chlär - Populism Is Money
11. Maxime Denuc - Ouverture
12. Modeselektor - Movement (feat. Paul St. Hilaire)
13. Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - The Machine
14. Beirut - Spillhaugen
15. Kaan Pirecioglu - Spellbound
16. Yraki - Percolate
17. PLUS ONE - Bonk
18. Modeselektor - USA USA USA
19. Untold - Discipline
20. Erik Jabari - Stone Rinse
21. Julien Bracht - Melancholia
22. Siriusmo - Koko

Broken Social Scene’s breakthrough album 'You Forgot It In People' has cemented its place amongst indie rock’s greatest. 'ANTHEMS: A Celebration of Broken Social Scene’s You Forgot It In People' is a front-to-back tribute to the hallowed Toronto band’s 2003 masterpiece. The album reimagines 'You Forgot It In People' with cover versions from today’s indie music icons, including Toro y Moi, The Weather Station, serpentwithfeet, and more

TRACK LISTING

1. Hovvdy - KC Accidental
2. Toro Y Moi - Stars And Sons
3. Miya Folick & Hand Habits - Almost Crimes
4. The Weather Station - Looks Just Like The Sun
5. Mdou Moctar, Mikey Coltun - Pacific Theme
6. Maggie Rogers & Sylvan Esso - Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl
7. Middle Kids - Cause = Time
8. Benny Sings - Late Nineties Bedroom Rock For The Missionaries
9. SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE - Shampoo Suicide
10. Serpentwithfeet - Lover's Spit
11. Sessa - Ainda Sou Seu Moleque

The next destination on the Eccentric Soul journey, Eccentric Spiritual Soul is a rare groove with a transcendent, introspective f lair. Laced with lush wind arrangements and anchored by warm, reflective rhythms, this compilation channels the meditative pulse of a spiritual soul. A Solid companion for quiet contemplation—whether you’re deep in a Sunday read or wandering through nature’s quiet sermons. Flute Not Included.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
1. Spunk - La Bimini
2. Kalima - (Where Is The) Sunshine Pt. I
3. Calvin Keys - You Are All I Need
4. Lenny White - Sweet Dreamer
5. Steve Parks - Still Thinking Of You (Instrumental)

SIDE B
1. Steve Harvey - Island In The Sky
2. Father’s Children - Linda Movement
3. The Chronicle Church - Mystery
4. 24 Carat Black, LaRhonda LeGette - Speak Low
5. General Lee & Lost Weekend - Little Black Child

In celebration of !K7's 40th anniversary year, Jayda G’s seminal DJ-Kicks is re-issued on a beautiful gold 2LP with a brand new Jayda G DJ-Kicks playing card.

Jayda G's mix takes you on a journey that moves through loved classics and new bubblers. This includes original productions from HAAi, DJ BORING, LNS and Australia-based friend Jennifer Loveless – whose track ‘in 10000 places (then what)’ swells with trance euphoria – as well as appearances from ‘Both of Us/Are You Down’ collaborator Fred Again, DJ Koze and FIT Siegel.

Each selection, Guy explains, is attached to a memory – whether it’s starting her career in Vancouver’s nascent electronic scene, her time DJing in Berlin or reconnecting with friends from home. “I really wanted to involve friends who I've had shared experiences with. The people included are people I've shared trips with, had late night DJ sessions with or made music with. They’ve been really formative in my artistry.”

As a result, her DJ-Kicks album is an exercise in connection; a look to the past and the future, the good times and bad. “This mix is full of nostalgia; music is nostalgia for me. It’s happy and sad at the same time,” she says. “A friend and I were looking at old pictures from when we used to throw underground parties in Vancouver and you have that feeling of like, ‘Wow, it's changed. And there's a sadness to that, but an awesomeness to it as well. At least we get to look back at these times and feel like yes, we lived.”

Ultimately, that’s what draws you into the mix. It’s a much-needed shot of enthusiasm, yet acknowledges the converging feeling of melancholy of our troubled times. Listening to the mix evokes a feeling of familiarity, like revisiting memories on dancefloors past or texts of encouragement from an old friend. A testament to positivity, a work that chooses joy. The message is simple: “I’m an optimist. I want people to think, ‘We're listening to good music and brighter times are ahead.’”

TRACK LISTING

1. Jayda G - All I Need
2. Fred Again.. - Diana (You Don’t Even Know)
3. LNS - Bitumen
4. Jennifer Loveless - In 10,000 Places
5. HAAi - Good Ol'Fashioned Rugs
6. DJ BORING - Gardenia
7. House Of Jazz - Hold Your Head Up
8. Glass Beams - Taurus
9. Royale - I Want Your Body
10. Benny Sings - Summerlude

Jason Molina was an artist who didn’t like to look back. Throughout the singer-songwriter’s life and career, a restless and evolving creative pulse propelled him forward, training his focus on what was next. His unyielding creativity and work ethic bore sacred fruit. In his short life, Molina achieved what most musicians strive for: a sound that is instantly recognizable but rarely repeats itself.

From the banks of Lake Erie in his hometown Lorain, Ohio, to international stages with his bands Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co., Molina performed his vast catalog of mysterious, romantic, tempestuous, and monumental songs that were at once innovative and rooted in American tradition. He consistently tinkered with his sound, image, band, and homebase in order to sate his muse. Tenor guitar-toting misfit. Lovesick lo-fi indie rocker. Dirgey slowcore bard. 21st century roots-rock trailblazer. Canonical Midwestern songwriter. Jason Molina planted his creative flag in all of these territories — to stake his claim, convey how far he’d traveled, and leave behind a trail of precious talismans.

With I Will Swim to You: A Tribute to Jason Molina — named after a line in Molina’s song “Lioness” — Run For Cover Records and a coterie of affiliated artists honor the songwriter’s enduring impact. The compilation of Molina covers is performed by some of today’s most visionary singer-songwriters, including MJ Lenderman, Hand Habits, Horse Jumper of Love, Sun June and more, and includes singular interpretations of Molina fan favorites and deep cuts from his solo albums and lesser-known EPs. The resulting collection, an unmistakable labor of love, is an often-stunning gestalt of generational talent paying homage to one of the most gifted but underrated American songwriters.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. MJ Lenderman - Just Be Simple
2. Horse Jumper Of Love - Blue Factory Flame
3. Trace Mountains - The Dark Don’t Hide It
4. Sun June - Leave The City
Side B
1. Runnner - When Your Love Has Gone
2. Sadurn - The Old Black Hen
3. Advance Base - Everything Should Try Again
4. Hand Habits - Lioness
Side C
1. Teen Suicide - Whip-Poor-Will
2. Friendship - Hard To Love A Man
3. Lutalo - Shadow Answers The Wall
4. Another Michael - Farewell Transmission
Side D
Etched Artwork

'A HIDEOUS COLLECTIVE' sees Opus Kink pulling artists together and curating the best of current indie in aid of Music Venue Trust & UK Artist Touring Fund, including never before heard songs, unreleased live tracks, alternative versions, demos & more. Released on Hideous Mink Records, Opus Kink's own label, in collaboration with SO Recordings (SO HIDEOUS).

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: A who's who of modern indie, electronica and psychedelia from Hideous Mink and SO Recordings, in aid of the music venue trust and it's EXACTLY as incendiary as you'd expect from the tracklist. A superb collection.

TRACK LISTING

1. Steve Lamacq - A Foreword From Steve Lamacq
2. BIG SPECIAL - COOKED FISH
3. Katy J Pearson - Tonight
4. LUVCAT - He's My Man (live In Cologne)
5. Honeyglaze - Turn Out Right
6. Matt Maltese - Please Don't Kill Me
7. Opus Kink - Thank You Satan
8. Lambrini Girls - Big Dick Energy (live In Seattle)
9. Warmduscher - YAKUZA
10. TTSSFU - Upstairs
11. Hamish Hawk - Burning Up
12. Wunderhorse - Rain (live)
13. Antony Szmierek - Independent Venue Week Poem
14. Friedberg - Haha
15. HOT WAX - Chip My Teeth (Live At Rough Trade East)
16. Getdown Services - AONB
17. Gurriers - Approachable (Chris W. Ryan Version)
18. Nova Twins - Monsters (live)
19. Cumgirl8 - Goblin
20. The Oozes - The Entertainer
21. Los Bitchos - Turkish Delight
22. Oracle Sisters - Wait For Me
23. English Teacher - Yorkshire Tapas
24. Mary In The Junkyard - Ghost (demo)

In 2024 The Flightpath Estate, an online community dedicated to sharing the music and work of Andrew Weatherall, created an album in his memory and inspired by him. "Sounds From The Flightpath Estate Vol.1" was released on Golden Lion Sounds of Todmorden and sold out all its stock 1000 copies on vinyl. It made Piccadilly Records and Uncut Magazine’s end of year round ups, was Lauren Laverne’s 6 Music compilation of the week and raised over £6,000 for Andrew’s chosen charities. It featured new and exclusive music from Hardway Bros, Justin Robertson’s Deadstock 33s, The Light Brigade (David Holmes), Richard Sen, Sons Of Slough, Timothy J Fairplay, 10:40, Rude Audio and an Andy Bell cover of a Sabres Of Paradise track and opened with a Two Lone Swordsmen track that was at that point unreleased on vinyl.

Now the Flightpath Estate have done it again. "Sounds From The Flightpath Estate Vol. 2" is out this Autumn with ten more tracks inspired and influenced by the spirit of Andrew Weatherall - and all exclusive to this release... an unreleased Sabres Of Paradise track, new music from Richard Fearless (Death In Vegas), A Certain Ratio and Number, Red Snapper, Richard Norris, David Harrow, Dicky Continental, Bedford Falls Players, Unit 14 and a Two Lone Swordsmen cover by Sleaford Mods.

1500 copies, double vinyl, on Golden Lion Sounds.
Beautifully packaged with sleeve art by Personality Crisis.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Our friends in the north have done it again! The family continues to expand, with new signings sure to cause a few flutters of excitement even amongst the most ardent aficionados. Volume 1 really was an outstanding achievement, from the heart, and warming our hearts and everyone who received it. Volume 2 looks to continue to trend as GLS and The Flightpath Estate unite the tribes under the legacy of the late, great Andrew Weatherall. Simply unmissable!

TRACK LISTING

A1 - The Sabres Of Paradise - Lick Wid Nit Wit (From The Flightpath Estate Mix) 
A2 - Dicky Continental - Large Bongos 
B1 - Unit 14 - Rough Spirit 
B2 - Richard Fearless - Haywired 
C1 - David Harrow - AanDee 
C2 - Red Snapper - Qraqeb 
C3 - A Certain Ratio - Estate Kings (Number Rework) 
D1 - Bedford Falls Players - In The Trees (It's Coming Mix)
D2 - Richard Norris - Brave Raver 
D3 - Sleaford Mods - Sick Wen We X

NOW That’s What I Call 60s Soul brings together 50 defining tracks from soul’s first golden decade, including hits from Motown, Atlantic/Stax, and a whole lot more...

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. Aretha Franklin – Respect
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
4. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
5. Bob & Earl – Harlem Shuffle
6. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
7. Mary Wells - My Guy
8. The Temptations - My Girl
9. Dionne Warwick – Walk On By
10. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
11. Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
12. Marlena Shaw - California Soul
13. Carla Thomas – B-A-B-Y
14. Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour
15. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
16. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
17. The Delfonics - Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)
18. Ben E. King – Stand By Me
19. Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman
20. Otis Redding – (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
21. The Drifters – Under The Boardwalk
22. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
23. R. Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
24. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner
25. Booker T. & The Mg's – Green Onions
26. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High
27. The Contours - Do You Love Me
28. Solomon Burke – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
29. Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood
30. Sam & Dave – Soul Man
31. Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs – Stay
32. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
33. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life (From "Hair")
34. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
35. The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
36. The Supremes - Baby Love
37. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
38. The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
39. The Chiffons - Sweet Talkin' Guy
40. Erma Franklin - Piece Of My Heart
41. Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
42. Otis Redding – Try A Little Tenderness
43. Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
44. Dionne Warwick – I Say A Little Prayer
45. The Velvelettes - He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
46. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
47. Reparata & The Delrons - Captain Of Your Ship
48. The Toys – A Lover's Concerto
49. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
50. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears 

CD Tracklisting:
1. Aretha Franklin – Respect
2. The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love
3. Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything's Alright)
4. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing In The Street
5. Bob & Earl – Harlem Shuffle
6. Dionne Warwick – Walk On By
7. Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
8. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
9. The Temptations - My Girl
10. Mary Wells - My Guy
11. Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man
12. Marlena Shaw - California Soul
13. The Delfonics - Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)
14. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
15. The Isley Brothers - Behind A Painted Smile
16. Sly & The Family Stone - Dance To The Music
17. James Brown - I Got You (I Feel Good)
18. Wilson Pickett – In The Midnight Hour
19. Fontella Bass - Rescue Me
20. Carla Thomas – B-A-B-Y
21. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - I Second That Emotion
22. Otis Redding – (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
23. Ben E. King – Stand By Me
24. Percy Sledge – When A Man Loves A Woman
25. The Drifters – Up On The Roof
26. The Chiffons - Sweet Talkin' Guy
27. The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron
28. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
29. The Ronettes - Baby, I Love You
30. The Velvelettes - Needle In A Haystack
31. Gloria Jones - Tainted Love
32. Tami Lynn – I'm Gonna Run Away From You
33. R. Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House
34. Frank Wilson - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
35. Gladys Knight & The Pips - Just Walk In My Shoes
36. Tobi Legend - Time Will Pass You By
37. Barbara Randolph - I Got A Feeling
38. Robert Knight - Love On A Mountain Top
39. Al Wilson – The Snake
40. Jimmy James & The Vagabonds – Ain’t No Big Thing
41. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts
42. Erma Franklin - Piece Of My Heart
43. Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You
44. Nina Simone - Ain't Got No / I Got Life (From "Hair")
45. Ike & Tina Turner - River Deep - Mountain High
46. Wilson Pickett – Land Of 1000 Dances
47. Arthur Conley – Sweet Soul Music
48. The Contours - Do You Love Me
49. Solomon Burke – Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
50. Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood
51. Sam & Dave – Soul Man
52. The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You
53. Little Eva – The Loco-Motion
54. Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
55. The Toys – A Lover's Concerto
56. The Delfonics - La-La Means I Love You
57. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
58. Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston - It Takes Two
59. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - (I'm A) Road Runner
60. Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want)
61. Booker T. & The Mg's – Green Onions
62. Bobby Hebb – Sunny
63. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
64. The 5th Dimension - Stoned Soul Picnic
65. Maurice Williams And The Zodiacs – Stay
66. The Drifters – Under The Boardwalk
67. The Supremes - Baby Love
68. Four Tops - I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
69. The Temptations - Get Ready
70. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
71. The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
72. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
73. Dionne Warwick – I Say A Little Prayer
74. Aretha Franklin – (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
75. Otis Redding – Try A Little Tenderness
76. Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell - You're All I Need To Get By
77. Ben E. King – Spanish Harlem
78. Robert Knight - Everlasting Love
79. The Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
80. Edwin Starr - Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)
81. The Velvelettes - He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
82. Reparata & The Delrons - Captain Of Your Ship
83. The Marvelettes - When You're Young And In Love
84. Etta James - At Last
85. Dinah Washington - Mad About The Boy
86. James Brown - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
87. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tracks Of My Tears
88.Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour 

Much has changed for Ilan Pdahtzur since the release of his Night City Life compilation six years ago. Back then, he was a little-known record collector who shared obscure, synth-heavy music that “captured the night-time glow” of the city he calls home, London, via a dedicated Instagram page.

Fast forward to 2025 and Ilan is now a respected member of the international digger-selector community, having delivered must-check mixes for the likes of Bordello A Parigi, Bayete, Hunee’s Lifetones and Sound Metaphors.

It seems a fitting time, then, for Spacetalk to unleash Night City Life II, a second deep dive into Ilan’s distinctive, neon-lit sound world – a place where European synth-pop rarities, Italo-dance treats, dancefloor-focused post-boogie instrumentals soundtrack strolls around shuttered skyscrapers, dockside housing estates and wharf-side warehouse conversions.

In the six years that have passed since the release of Night City Life, Ilan has uncovered many more rarities, private-press gems and slept-on treats, with 14 of these featuring on the dusty-fingered crate-digger’s sublime sequel. As with its predecessor, much effort has been made to track down the artists behind the synth-heavy songs on show, with the vinyl edition featuring extended liner notes where some tell the story of their track in detail.

Musically, there’s much to set the pulse racing within Ilan’s superb selections, from the slow-motion shuffle of Playground’s self-released 1984 B-side ‘Rainy Day Woman’ and the brilliance of Shamor’s 1985 South African synth-pop special ‘Close To You (Bwela Pafupi)’, to Sharon & Tracy’s ‘The Sheik’ – a belly-dancing inspired slab of TB-303 bass-driven house – and the kaleidoscopic, piano-rich 1992 Euro-house brilliance of ‘Come Into My Life’ by Jennifer.

Dive deeper into the collection and more under-appreciated musical masterpieces make their presence felt. There’s Sicilian musician Claudio D’Ignoti’s lesser-known boogie-era single ‘Anche Per Noi’, where rubbery bass guitar, Nile Rodgers style disco guitar licks and spacey synths dominate the sound space, Lena’s fashion circuit-inspired, early Pet Shop Boys-esque ‘Embrasse-Moi (Strumentale)’ – one that members of Milan’s Paninaro movement would surely have enjoyed – and a sublime, spaced-out and effects laden dancefloor dub of ‘Rescue Me (Imagination)’ by Jimmy D, a genuinely sought-after jam originally released on a now impossible-to-find seven-inch single.

Offering another genuinely distinctive, carefully curated collection of lesser-known musical treats, Night City Life II is another essential, immersive and synthesizer-powered journey through Ilan’s unique sonic world. 

TRACK LISTING

A1. Playground - Rainy Day Woman
A2. Spinnaker - The Spirit Of America
A3. Natalie Ann - You've Got To Feel
A4. Shamor - Close To You (Bwela Pafupi)
B1. Cherry Laine - Land Of No Return
B2. Sharon & Tracy - The Sheik
B3. Methods Of Dance - Aggravation (instrumental)
B4. Claudio D'Ignoti - Anche Per Noi
C1. Jennifer - Come Into My Life
C2. Lena - Embrasse-Moi (instrumental)
C3. Fabrithia - I Want You (instrumental)
D1. Jimmy D - Rescue Me (Imagination) (dub Version)
D2. Alison Sheryll - You're Not Alone
D3. Precious Child - Come Alone

Southern Thailand, Songkhla-based Baa Records takes you on a guided tour of the grooviest tracks to come out of the Golden Sound studios! From their headquarters on Bangkok's Sukhumvit Road, GS were pioneers of Thai studiocraft and electronization, bridging the gap between the nightclub disco showbands of the '70s and major-label pop idols of the '90s. Collected here are 10 rare and glorious cuts introducing you to this highly influential yet little-remembered scene.

All of the music that emerged from the studio, though, shared an unmistakable signature production sheen: like the producers of Japan's city pop scene, Golden Sound was influenced by Southern California's "West Coast sound", an amalgam of smooth soul, jazzy R&B and tight disco sounds, with an emphasis on both high-calibre musicianship and adventurous incorporation of electronic gadgetry.

This excellent selection of tunes from the folks at Baa Records highlights some of the most vibrant and danceable of the label's output, with an intriguingly synthesized sonic palate.

TRACK LISTING

A1.  Krongthong Thatsanaphan - Mi' Mi Wan ("The Day Will Never Come")
A2.  Atchima Thi-khwathin - Wai Sao ("Girlhood")
A3.  Phatra Thiwanon - Wun Wai Na Nia ("What A Mess!")
A4.  The Hot Pepper Singers - Rak Ko Bok ("If You Love Me, Say So")
A5.  Ann Rattiya - Son Ma ("Want Some?")
B1.  Thantawan - Laeng Nai Ok ("Drought Of The Heart")
B2.  The Hot Pepper Singers - Chan Kap Wan Ni ("Me Today")
B3.  Sunday Boy - Rak Thoe Mi' Khlai ("Love You Without End")
B4.  Ketsara Sutprasoet - Ngao ("Shadow")
B5.  Krongthong Thatsanaphan - Khrang Diao Mai Khoei Pho ("Once Is Never Enough")

Since 2006, listeners have been curious about the origin of the label name Italians Do It Better. Some say it's an homage to Italo Disco, others guess it's related to ancestry, but in fact it's a nod to the iconic T-shirt Madonna wears in the "Papa Don't Preach" video circa 1986.

Fast forward to a world pandemic... To encourage creativity & lift spirits, Italians Do It Better President, Megan Louise asked every artist “If you could cover your favourite Madonna song…What would it be?”

As a tribute to their label muse & the impact Madonna’s music has had on the world around us, Italians Do It Better are sharing a compilation of covers simply titled “Italians Do It Better”. One of the tracks (“Lucky Star” by Club Intl) is even produced by Max Kamins, the son of Mark Kamins, the New York DJ who helped break Madonna in the early 1980's. From the experience he says “Dance music was the soundtrack of my early childhood. Working on "Lucky Star" reconnected me not only to my father, but also reminded me that a good song is timeless".

Executive produced by Johnny Jewel, the compilation is a passport to 20 covers from the bedrooms of 19 artists across 10 different countries.

TRACK LISTING

1. Joon - Papa Don't Preach
2. Desire - Angel
3. Sally Shapiro - Holiday
4. DlinaVolny - Hollywood
5. Farah - Gang Bang
6. Mothermary - Like A Virgin
7. Club Intl - Lucky Star
8. Love Object - Frozen
9. Orion - Into The Groove
10. Number One Pop Star - Hung Up
11. Double Mixte - La Isla Bonita
12. Juno Francis - Beautiful Stranger
13. Glüme - Material Girl
14. In Mirrors - I'm Addicted
15. Causeway - Crazy For You
16. Mothermary - Like A Prayer
17. Jorja Chalmers - Justify My Love
18. Pink Gloves - What It Feels Like Fora Girl
19. Lou Rebecca - Burning Up

Following on from Vol. 1 & 2, Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is back with the CD release of 2024's volume 3 and this year's volume 4 of her ever popular Balearic Breakfast series - don't sleep!

TRACK LISTING

1.Jonathan Wilson - Desert Raven
2. Jacob Gurevitsch - Elevation In Minor (Cosmodelica Remix)
3. Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra - San Diego (Tour Werks After Hours Mix)
4. Quintus Project - Night Flight (Original)
5. Pigeon - Infinity (Josh’s Extended Disco Mix)
6. Shunt Voltage - Generator
7. Mildlife - Return To Centaurus (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
8. David Holmes Featuring Raven Violet - Stop Apologising (Cosmodelica Instrumental)
9. Zero 7 - On My Own (12" Version)
10. Primal Scream - Uptown (Andrew Weatherall Remix)
11. Paz - Kandeen Love Song
12. Santino Surfers - Freedom Surfers
13. Saint Etienne - Alone Together (Cosmodelica Remix)
14. Paqua - Akaliko
15. Tar Blanche - Iguana
16. Bryony Jarman-Pinto - Moving Forward (Cosmodelica Remix)
17. Troy Kingi - Chronophobic Disco
18. Ilya Santana - Cosmovision (Disco Version)
19. Gloria Ann Taylor - Love Is A Hurtin' Thing (12" Version)

Hot Wax Records was a soul and R&B record label founded in 1968 by the legendary songwriting and production team Holland-Dozier-Holland after their departure from Motown Records. Alongside Invictus Records (their other imprint), Hot Wax allowed them to continue creating music independently, with full creative and financial control.

Hot Wax specialized in vibrant, richly produced soul music with a strong pop sensibility — very much an extension of the signature Motown sound but often edgier and funkier. It became a major player in early 1970s R&B.

Some of its most notable artists and releases include Honey Cone ('Want Ads', 'Stick-Up') The 8th Day ('She's Not Just Another Woman') Flaming Ember ('Westbound #9'). This collection bring together all the most treasured singles from the Hot Wax label.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. Honey Cone - While You're Out Looking For Sugar
2. Flaming Ember - Westbound # 9
3. Honey Cone - Want Ads
4. Laura Lee - Women's Love Rights
5. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - 90 Day Freeze (On Her Love)
6. Honey Cone - Stick Up
7. McKinley Jackson & The Politicians – Love Machine Pt. 1
8. Laura Lee - Wedlock Is A Padlock
9. Silent Majority – Frightened Girl
10. Laura Lee - Crumbs Off The Table
11. Honey Cone Ft. Sharon Cash - Somebody Is Always Messing Up A Good Thing
12. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) – Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed
13. Honey Cone - If I Can't Fly
14. Lee Charles – Somebody’s Gonna Hurt You, Like You Hurt Me
15. Honey Cone – Girls It Ain’t Easy

CD Tracklisting:
1. Honey Cone -  While You're Out Looking For Sugar
2. Flaming Ember - Mind, Body & Soul
3. Honey Cone - Girls It Ain't Easy
4. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Too Many Cooks (Spoil The Soup)
5. Flaming Ember - Shades Of Green
6. Honey Cone - Take My Love
7. Flaming Ember - Westbound # 9
8. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Somebody's Been Sleeping In My Bed
9. Honey Cone - When Will It End
10. Flaming Ember - I'm Not My Brother’s Keeper
11. Laura Lee - Wedlock Is A Padlock
12. Silent Majority - Frightened Girl
13. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - One Man's Leftovers (Is Another Man's Feast)
14. Flaming Ember - Stop The World And Let Me Off
15. Honey Cone - Want Ads
16. McKinley Jackson & The Politicians - Love Machine Pt. 1
17. Flaming Ember - Sunshine
18. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Driveway
19. Laura Lee - Women's Love Rights
20. Honey Cone - Stick Up
21. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - 90 Day Freeze (On Her Love)
22. Flaming Ember - If It's Good To You (It's Good For You)
23. Honey Cone - One Monkey Don't Stop No Show Pt. 1
24. Laura Lee - Love & Liberty
25. Silent Majority - Something New About You
26. Honey Cone - The Day I Found Myself
27. Politicians - Free Your Mind (Instrumental)
28. Laura Lee - I Don't Want Nothing Old (But Money)
29. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Everything Good Is Bad
30. Laura Lee - Rip Off
31. Honey Cone - Sittin' On A Time Bomb (Waitin' For The Hurt To Come)
32. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Don't Scratch Where It Don't Itch
33. Laura Lee - If You Can Beat Me Rockin' (You Can Have My Chair)
34. Honey Cone - Innocent 'til Proven Guilty
35. Laura Lee - Crumbs Off The Table
36. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - Since You Been Gone
37. Honey Cone - Ace In The Hole
38. Honey Cone - If I Can't Fly
39. Lee Charles - Somebody's Gonna Hurt You, Like You Hurt Me
40. Laura Lee - I'll Catch You When You Fall
41. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) - My Piece Of The Rock (Vocal)
42. Honey Cone FT. Sharon Cash - Somebody Is Always Messing Up A Good Thing
43. 100 Proof (Aged In Soul)/New York Port Authority - I'm Mad As Hell (Ain't Gonna Take No More) [Pt. 1]

France - the 1980s. A local radio and studio system almost unsurpassed in
Europe - add brilliantly inventive labels and producers with a sense of fun & adventure & the result? A golden age of Synth-Pop – Post-Disco.. inventing the future.. celebrating the chanson of the past. Updating that for a new generation & a new dancefloor. With Tangui/Corinne Tell/Kelly Way and more ..

TRACK LISTING

A1: Corinne Tell -Histoire De Coeur 3:24
A2: Fanny Forest - Les Lolitas Des Magazines 4:01
A3: Fabienne Stoko – Poupee 2:56
A4: Valene - Sauve-Moi 3:12
A5: Kelly Way-Illusion 3:37
A6: Sonia - Sur Ma Musique 3:59

B1: Tangui-Amour Combat 3:56
B2: Praline Et Toni -Meteo 3:57
B3: Generation Egoiste (Tout Tout D'Suite) 3:03
B4: Kira – Vacances A Deux 2:47
B5: Geraldine Danon – Electric Eyes -3:05
B6: Nani Antoni - Faites Vos Jeux 3:45 

Invictus Records is one of the legendary soul music labels from 1960/70s America. Founded in 1969 by the legendary songwriting and production team Holland–Dozier–Holland (Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Eddie Holland). After leaving Motown Records over royalty and creative disputes, they established Invictus (along with its sister label Hot Wax Records) to continue producing music with greater artistic and financial control.

Invictus quickly became known for its polished, infectious sound — a continuation of the trio’s classic Motown style but often with a slightly funkier and more mature edge. The label was home to several major artists and hits, including: Freda Payne ('Band of Gold') Chairmen of the Board ('Give Me Just a Little More Time') and The Glass House ('Crumbs Off the Table').

By the mid-70s, both Invictus and Hot Wax ceased operations, but their influence and catalogue remain significant today, celebrated for their crucial role in the evolution of post-Motown soul and early '70s pop.

This collection brings together some of the most treasured Invictus Records recordings and features in-depth liner notes by acclaimed writer and music historian Stuart Cosgrove.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. FREDA PAYNE - Band Of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY - She’s Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE - Crumbs Off The Table
5. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Everything’s Tuesday
6. THE NEW PLAY STARRING RUTH COPELAND - The Music Box
7. LAURA LEE - I Need It Just As Bad As You
8. ELOISE LAWS - Put A Little Love Into It
9. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Got It
10. FREDA PAYNE - Unhooked Generation
11. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String
12. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT DOZIER - Why Can’t We Be Lovers
13. THE 8TH DAY - Free Your Mind
14. RUTH COPELAND - Gimme Shelter (Single Version)
15. FREDA PAYNE - We've Got To Find A Way Back To Love

CD Tracklisting:
1. FREDA PAYNE - Band Of Gold
2. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Give Me Just A Little More Time
3. THE 8TH DAY - She’s Not Just Another Woman (Single Mix)
4. THE GLASS HOUSE - Crumbs Off The Table
5. FREDA PAYNE - Bring The Boys Home
6. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Everything’s Tuesday
7. THE 8TH DAY - You’ve Got To Crawl (Before You Walk)
8. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Patches
9. THE NEW PLAY STARRING RUTH COPELAND - The Music Box
10. THE BARRINO BROTHERS - I Had It All
11. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Pay To The Piper
12. TYRONE EDWARDS - Can’t Get Enough Of You
13. LAURA LEE - I Need It Just As Bad As You
14. LEE CHARLES - Sittin’ On A Time Bomb (Waiting For The Hurt To Come)
15. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Let Me Down Easy
16. TY HUNTER - Hey There Lonely Girl
17. THE HI-LITES - That’s Love
18. EARL ENGLISH - Wanting You
19. FREDA PAYNE - Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right
20. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Got It
21. FREDA PAYNE - Unhooked Generation
22. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - You’ve Got Me Dangling On A String
23. FREDA PAYNE - Deeper & Deeper
24. ELOISE LAWS - Put A Little Love Into It
25. NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY - I Don’t Want To Work Today
26. PARLIAMENT - Little Ole Country Boy
27. ELOISE LAWS - Ain’t It Good Feeling Good
28. HOLLAND-DOZIER, LAMONT DOZIER - Why Can’t We Be Lovers
29. THE 8TH DAY - Free Your Mind
30. CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD - Finders Keepers
31. FREDA PAYNE - Mother Misery’s Favourite Child
32. DANNY WOODS - Let Me Ride
33. HARRISON KENNEDY - Sunday Morning People
34. THE 8TH DAY - Cheba
35. LUCIFER - Don’t You (Think The Times A-Comin’)
36. RUTH COPELAND - Gimme Shelter (Single Version)
37. PARLIAMENT - Red Hot Mama
38. THE GLASS HOUSE - Thanks I Needed That
39. THE BARRINO BROTHERS - I Shall Not Be Moved
40. PARLIAMENT - Loose Booty
41. FREDA PAYNE - We've Got To Find A Way Back To Love

Those profiled include Egyptian guitarist Omar Khorshid, maverick producer/arranger/composer Elias Rahbani, mysterious talents like Nicolas Dick and Robert Maalouf and the father of the label’s founder, Abdallah Chahine, a pianist of immense talent. As told in detailed liner notes by DJ, music researcher and legacy-keeper Ernesto Chahoud and Natalie Shooter, this period of Lebanese music formed the soundtrack to the city of Beirut during its multiple transformations, from its 1950s to 1960s heyday as ‘the Switzerland of the Orient’ through to the mid 1970s and 1980s, when it soundtracked the tragic days of the Lebanese Civil War. From Chahoud’s liner notes: “I spent years going through thousands of titles from one of the largest catalog of Lebanese and Arabic music, by one of the earliest labels in the Arab world, Voix De L’Orient, to handpick the 12 songs that represent a survey into this momentous catalog.The Lebanese musical experiment, stretching almost seven decades, has offered one of the most complex and fully fledged modern Oriental scenes of the Arab world. These 12 songs were released in different periods and embody a wide range of musical ideas from the most adventurous on the Voix De L’Orient label, those musicians that played major roles in the renaissance of ancient musical traditions. So, from the ’60s and ’70s, you’ll hear Adballah Chahine improvising on Oriental scales on a custom-made piano that he developed in order to play quarter tones; you’ll engage the radical approach to folkloric music from the legendary Iraqi composer and oud player Munir Bechir; you’ll enjoy the timeless blend of Occidental and Oriental forms as fused by the genius Elias Rahbani. The songs by Georgette Sayegh, Adib Abou Antoun and Robert Maalouf give a sense of Lebanon’s unique ’70s and ’80s pop sounds.You might think that this music comes from a foreign, faraway culture, and I suppose it does, for some, but this music is close to us all. This anthology is presented 100 percent free of cultural appropriation. This album is a genuine attempt to escape the ephemeral aspect of everyday, fast music fashions. This album is absolute beauty to play out loud, while waiting for the second volume to come.”

TRACK LISTING

A1. Abdallah Chahine - Nakreese - Taqsim: Hawwil Ya Ghannam
A2. Munir Bachir – Shurud
A3. Tony Frangier & Setrak Sarkissian - Azef El-leyl
A4. Robert Maalouf - Anna W Leil
A5. Nicholas Dick - Un Voix Qui M'Apelle
A6. Jacques Kodjian - Bent El-Shalabiya
B1. Elias Rahbani - Dance Of Maria
B2. Adib Abou Antoun – Addayer
B3. Georgette Sayegh - Yay Yay Ya Nassini
B4. Mohamed "Mike" Hegazi & His Golden Guitar – Nouni
B5. Emaad Sayyah - Mazoufat Nagham
B6. Omar Kourshid - Arrissassa

This limited-edition vinyl release brings together Lofi Girl and Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a legendary collaboration.

The album features 20 lofi remixes inspired by the Assassin’s Creed Shadows Original Game Soundtrack. Familiar melodies like Ezio’s Family have been reimagined as softer, more atmospheric tracks - ideal for unwinding, studying, or finding focus.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ezio's Family - Shadows Version Remix - Living Room
2. Shadows Main Theme - Remix - Ambulo
3. The Fujibayashi Legacy - Remix - Nogymx
4. An Assembly Of Enemies - Remix - Fugee
5. The Fujibayashi Legacy - Remix - Living Room
6. Ezio's Family - Shadows Version - Remix - HoKø
7. Shadows Main Theme - Remix - Loafy Building
8. Rise Of Yasuke - Remix - Yestalgia
9. A Moment Of Sweetness - Remix - Prithvi
10. Tomiko - Remix - Otaam
11. The Long Shadow Of Oda Nobunaga - Remix - Simon Groß
12. The Fujibayashi Legacy - Remix - Loafy Building
13. Matters Of The Heart - Remix - KioKo
14. Master Sorin - Remix - Tibeauthetraveler
15. Shadows Main Theme - Remix - Jhove
16. The Fujibayashi Legacy - Remix - John Lee
17. Ezio's Family - Shadows Version - Remix - Softy
18. Rise Of Yasuke - Remix - Møndberg
19. Junjiro (Little Tanuki) - Remix - Mondo
20. A Moment Of Sweetness - Remix - Kainbeats

Celebrating 45 years of soundtracking sunsets in Ibiza, the limited album brings together a carefully curated selection of chilled-out tracks that reflect the spirit of the original sunset bar. Known for its iconic sunset sessions, Café del Mar Ibiza has become a symbol of the chillout movement and Balearic music.

This special release blends classic favourites with fresh reinterpretations and exclusive mixes, capturing the relaxed vibe and emotional depth that have defined the brand since 1980. From ambient atmospheres and acoustic textures to cool electronica, the selection offers a chilled listening experience, perfect for unwinding, reminiscing, and simply watching the sun dive into the sea.

Whether you’ve been visiting Café del Mar for decades or are just discovering it, this collection captures the essence of what makes Café del Mar more than just a place...

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: The pinnacle of Chillout music gets a much needed 45th anniversary reissue in the shape of a lovely double LP reissue. Classic petit-four to a messy night, or indeed a lovely bit of afters chill.

TRACK LISTING

LP Tracklisting:
1. Jakatta - American Dream (Tranquilo's Remix)
2. Spiller - Cry Baby (Röyksopp's Malselves Memorabilia Mix)
3. DJ Trax - Southern Breeze
4. A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray (Frankie Knuckles Raydio Mix)
5. Pig & Dan - For The Good
6. Eric Hilton, The Infinite Daisy Chains - Little Odessa
7. Andrea Terrano, Adrian Sola - Entre Dos Aguas (Café Del Mar 45th Anniversary Mix)
8. Placid Angles - Ocean (London Mix)
9. Lifelike, Kris Menace - Discopolis (A Hundred Birds Bestless Mix)
10. A Vision Of Panorama - WLM
11. Deep Forest - Sweet Lullaby (Natural Trance Mix)
12. Last Magpie - Spirit (Spiritual Dub)
13. Antena, Todd Terje - Camino Del Sol (Todd Terje Remix)
14. Derrick May - Kaotic Harmony
15. Jam & Spoon - Stella (Moby's Spirit Mix Edit)
16. Joe Hume - Angelica
17. Pressure Drop - The Calling (Freeman Remix)

CD Tracklisting:
1.Jakatta - American Dream (Tranquilo's Remix) 
2.Bent - I Love My Man (Lazyboy's Anyone For Tennix Remix) 
3. Spiller - Cry Baby (Röyksopp's Malselves Memorabilia Mix)
4. DJ Trax - Southern Breeze 
5. A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray (Frankie Knuckles Raydio Mix) 
6. Tim Love Lee - One Night Samba 
7. Pig&Dan - For The Good 
8. The Gentle People - Journey (Aphex Twin Care Mix) 
9.  Eric Hilton, The Infinite Daisy Chains - Little Odessa
10. Jhelisa - Friendly Pressure (Radio Mix) 
11. Da Lata - Pra Manha 
12. Andrea Terrano, Adrian Sola - Entre Dos Aguas (Café Del Mar 45th Anniversary Mix) 
13.  Miyazawa, Trüby Trio - Anjos Llrmaos (Truby Trio Remix)
14. Placid Angles Ocean (London Mix) 
15. Lifelike, Kris Menace - Discopolis (A Hundred Birds Bestless Mix) 
16. Meora - The Sun Rising 
17. The Solid Doctor - Lights On The Vibe (Remastered) 
18. A Vision Of Panorama - WLM 
19. Deep Forest - Sweet Lullaby (Natural Trance Mix)
20 . Kid Loops, Cool Breeze - Shift Then Return  
21. Furry Phreaks - Soothe (Chicane's Cyanide Ride Dub) 
22. The Amalgamation Of Soundz - Tears For Yazd 
23. Last Magpie - Spirit  (Spiritual Dub) 
24. Ralf Hildenbeutel - Hommage à Noir (Edit) 
25. Antena, Todd Terje - Camino Del Sol (Todd Terje Remix) 
26. Derrick May - Kaotic Harmony
27. U. Kay Hytz - Immaculate (Instrumental Version) 
28. Jam & Spoon - Stella (Moby's Spirit Mix Edit) 
29. Joe Hume - Angelica 
30. Pressure Drop - The Calling (Freeman Remix) 
31. Suns Of Arqa, John Leckie - Albatross 

Delving into the Great American Songbook of Howe Gelb, 'Sandworms' is a new collection that rephrases and rephases the legacy of Giant Sand across generations. This release offers bold reinterpretations from Water From Your Eyes, Deradoorian, Jesca Hoop & John Parish, Lily Konigsberg, Holiday Ghosts, Ella Raphael, Monde UFO, The Golden Dregs, and Gently Tender.

The ever-present Giant Sand and their one-man cerebral traveller, Howe Gelb, are anchored by a reputation for idiosyncratic storytelling. A “natural storyteller,” Gelb’s multifarious musical delivery adds an enduring sense of wonder as he extols the virtues of happenstance. This collection celebrates the esoteric and singular journey Giant Sand have taken, through alt-country, jazz, lo-fi experiments, and beyond, while their legacy is reimagined here by a new generation of artists paying tribute to their lasting influence.

Brooklyn duo Water From Your Eyes, known for their stoner humour, fatalistic undercurrents, and art-pop flair, bring a delicate balance of punk riffing and dream-pop escapism to 'Warm Storm', first heard on Giant Sand’s 'Ramp' (1991). Whitney K takes on 'Happenstance' (from 1994’s 'Glum'), unravelling its existential puzzles with a whispering baritone that recalls the hushed intensity of Leonard Cohen.

Drifting further into orbit, Angel Deradoorian reinterprets 'Center Of The Universe', the title track from the band’s 1992 album, transforming its desert-fried rock into a spaced-out Sun Ra-paced drama. Elsewhere, 'Yer Ropes', a jaw-dropping highlight from 'Glum', is taken on by The Golden Dregs, blurring sentimentality and relationship mismanagement into something truly strange and moving.

A special collection for both long-time fans and the newly curious, 'Sandworms: The Songs of Howe Gelb and Giant Sand' is released via Fire Records and includes liner notes from Dave Henderson (Mojo).

TRACK LISTING

1. Jesca Hoop & John Parish - But I Did Not
2. Lily Konigsberg - Shiver
3. Water From Your Eyes - Warm Storm
4. Whitney K - Happenstance
5. Deradoorian - Center Of The Universe
6. Gently Tender - Forever And A Day
7. The Golden Dregs - Yer Ropes
8. Holiday Ghosts - New River
9. Ella Raphael - A Hard Man To Get To Know
10. Monde UFO - Who Am I?

On their last trip to Silberland, Bureau B hurtled along the chrome highways and glass skyways of the kosmische landscape, powered ever onwards in perpetual motorik motion. This time, however, the Hamburg imprint opt for an unhurried itinerary, coasting far beyond the familiar rhythmic terrain to explore crystal caverns and emerald pastures, immersing listeners in the ambient side of this alternative Allemagne. Building on the tape loops, tone poems, and minimalist compositions of the 60's avant-garde, these musicians utilised the sweeping scope of the synthesiser to create expansive meditations on outer-planetary escapism, human connection, and the natural world. This compilation offers a survey of this singular era, blending pioneering voices with lesser-known artists for an immersive sonic experience.

TRACK LISTING

1. Cluster & Eno - Ho Renomo
2. Roedelius - Veilchenwurzeln
3. Der Plan - Die Wuste
4. Rolf Trostel - Hope Is The Answer
5. Vono - Hitze
6. You - E-Night (Bureau B Edit)
7. Serge Blenner - Phrase IV
8. Moebius - Falsche Ruhe
9. Harald Grosskopf - Oceanheart
10. Lapre - Tedan (Bureau B Edit)
11. Riechmann - Abendlicht
12. Adelbert Von Deyen - Per Aspera Ad Astra - Mental Voyage (Bureau B Edit)
13. Faust - Lampe An, Tur Zu, Leute Rein! (Bureau B Edit)
14. Conrad Schnitzler - Electric Garden (Bureau B Edit)
15. Moebius & Plank - Nordostliches Gefuhl (Bureau B Edit)
16. Deutsche Wertarbeit - Unter Tage (Bureau B Edit)
17. Asmus Tietchens - Rauschlinge
18. Pyrolator - Minimal Tape 1/8
19. Rudiger Lorenz - Southland (Bureau B Edit)
20. Thomas Dinger - Alleewalzer

Curated by Pete Gooding and Mark Barrott.

Tracks by Nina Simone, Mazzy Star, Talk Talk, Boards of Canada, µ-Ziq, Yellow Magic Orchestra. Mark Barrott contributes a brand-new exclusive, 'When Devils Become Gods'.

A journey through Brazilian soul, ambient electronica, classic deep house, orchestral minimalism, and dusk-lit Detroit techno.

To mark a decade as one of Ibiza's most iconic musical sanctuaries, Hostal La Torre announces 'La Torre Ibiza Volumen Cinco', a new compilation curated by long -standing residents Pete Gooding and Mark Barrott. The 15-track collection captures the spirit of the venue that has come to define the golden-hour soundtrack of the island's west coast.

Since opening in 2015, La Torre has established itself as a bastion of Balearic culture-set high on the cliffs overlooking the sea, where music flows with the sun rather than the clock. The fifth volume in the celebrated La Torre series is a journey through Brazilian soul, ambient electronica, classic deep house, orchestral minimalism, and dusk-lit Detroit techno-an emotional arc designed to mirror the progression of an evening at the venue.

From timeless icons like Nina Simone, Mazzy Star, Talk Talk (with their Spirit of Eden closer "Wealth"), and Boards of Canada, to boundary-pushers like Auntie Flo, Eden Burns, and ?-Ziq (aka Mike Paradinas), Volumen Cinco weaves together deep-rooted classics and leftfield discoveries. Mark Barrott contributes a brand-new exclusive, 'When Devils Become Gods', while the compilation closes on a rare gem from Yellow Magic Orchestra's Yukihiro Takahashi. Also included isVARIOUS Software's 'Present Voice', a quietly powerful tribute to the late José Padilla, the spiritual architect of Ibiza's sunset sound.

Volumen Cinco is more than just a listening experience-it's a tribute to La Torre's ethos: open-hearted, genre-fluid, rooted in place and time. Each track is carefully sequenced to evoke a feeling, a shift in light, or a shared memory beneath the fading sun.

Over the years, La Torre has welcomed some of the most influential names in Balearic and electronic music, from José Padilla, Alfredo, and Jon Sa Trinxa to DJ Harvey, David Holmes, Lovefingers, Heidi Lawden, Wolf Müller, Don Carlos, and Phil Mison. With each summer season and each release, the venue continues to build a musical legacy that has earned critical acclaim from Resident Advisor, Phonica Records, Juno, and Piccadilly Records, regularly featuring in their year-end lists.

As Test Pressing once wrote, "La Torre is not a party, it's a place of pilgrimage. It feels almost sacred." That spirit resonates deeply in this anniversary compilation-a celebration of music, community, and connection that spans a decade.

La Torre Ibiza Volumen Cinco is dedicated to the artists, friends, collaborators, and guests who've shaped its story so far-and to everyone who continues to gather, listen, and lose track of time as the sun slips beneath the horizon.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Burns & Tubbs - Where Were U In 92?
A2. µ-Ziq - 4am
A3. Arthur Verocai - Caboclo
A4. Auntie Flo - Green City
B1. Software - Present Voice
B2. Point Zero - Coastal
B3. Nina Simone - Come Ye
B4. N.Y. House'n Authority - APT. 3B
C1. Mark Barrott - When Devils Become Gods
C2. Eric Serra - Protect Life
C3. Mazzy Star - Fade Into You
D1. Boards Of Canada - Open The Light
D2. Aqua Bassino - When The Bird Flies
D3. Talk Talk - Wealth
D4. Yukihiro Takahashi – Present

Efficient Space honours trailblazing Australian imprint Volition Records with 'Volition Cuts Vol. 1'. Evolving from Andrew Penhallow’s time at GAP Records, which smuggled Cabaret Voltaire, The Fall and the Factory catalogue into the region, Volition shifted focus to homegrown talent over imported sounds. Echoing its precursor’s blend of indie friction and electronic curiosity, the label wired itself into the pulse of club and rave culture, linking city scenes and amplifying them for the mainstream. With retina-scorching design, uncompromising packaging and top-tier remixes, Volition consistently bent the major label machine to its will.

No Volition retrospective would be complete without Sisters Underground’s intergenerational anthem ‘In the Neighbourhood’. Otara teenagers Brenda Makamoeafi and Hassanah Iroegbu brought their Pasifika perspective to Proud (An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation), a commercial success that platformed NZ rap and R&B with a clarity that outshone its overseas counterparts. The quiet architect of Volition’s sound, producer prodigy Robert Racic flipped the classic as a hip-house dub before his untimely passing in 1996.

Its A-side companion comes from Brisbane synth-pop unit Boxcar, who signed to Volition after frontman Dave Smith handed a cassette to Tom Ellard of Severed Heads during a school newspaper interview. That unlikely handoff led to their 1990 debut Vertigo. Here, their ritual-laced, body-jacking industrial is retooled by Miami freestyle maverick Tony Garcia.

Further cherry-picking from the VOLT vaults, Sexing The Cherry unleash a bleep-addled meltdown from Brisbane’s Edwin Morrow and Cherryn Lomas. ‘This Is A Dream’ was recorded exclusively for High (A Dance Compilation), the first all-Australian V/A to top the ARIA charts, propelling the local movement into national consciousness.

Closing the sampler, Sydney’s Single Gun Theory joined Volition as they moved from post-punk abstraction and electronic collage toward downtempo, sample-based mysticism. Their 1994 ambient-pop reverie ‘Fall’ is reimagined by Stuart Crichton and Apollo 440’s Norman Fisher-Jones as full-throttle Goa trance, a final surge that channels the label’s relentless push into new terrain.

'Volition Cuts Vol. 1' is dedicated to the loving memory of Volition’s visionary founder Andrew Penhallow, and key contributors Robert Racic and Edwin Morrow.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Australia's hottest compilers Efficient Space turn their attention to the early 90s house music and Balearic beat that infiltrated their shores during its halcyon period. Nodding to new beat and taking in what was going on in Goa at the time, more than say, what Oakenfold and Rampling were bringing back from Ibiza to the UK; this is a really interesting snapshot documenting how they were getting at it on the opposite end of the globe.

TRACK LISTING

1. Sisters Underground - In The Neighbourhood (Sisters On The Boulevarde Dub)
2. Boxcar - Lelore (World Dub Mix)
3. Sexing The Cherry - This Is A Dream
4. Single Gun Theory - Fall (Voyage To The Bottom Of The Dub Remix)

Come Play With Me Records proudly present 'Next Up North: Class of 2025' on 10" Eco-mix vinyl. Next Up North is the first artist development programme specifically supporting emerging artists of marginalised communities from the North of England. For the inaugural edition, we are delighted to announce the 2025 cohort featuring: Sinead Campbell, Dee Rae, Zara Smile, Lucas Assagba. Special thanks to all of our incredibly supportive partners, without whom this project would have not been possible: Arts Council England, Breed Media, Crowdable, Eiger Studios, Glow Artists, Tileyard North, un:hurd music & Youth Music. 

Artist Bios:
Sinead Campbell is a Jamaican-Irish soul singer from the North of England, blending modern R&B with nostalgic soul, playful Jazz and raw, heartfelt storytelling. Her music is deeply rooted in identity, empowerment and ancestral connection - a reflection of her journey reconnecting with her African-Caribbean roots. Following standout live shows including sold-out hometown gigs, a BBC Introducing showcase, and being named one of Come Play With Me’s Next Up North artists in partnership with EMI North, Sinead is stepping fully into her artistry. Her upcoming EP Sankofa is the result of deep inner work - a vibrant, emotional offering rooted in reflection, healing, and self-acceptance. From the soft strength of Soothe Me and the empowering message of Stand, to the statement of pride in Brown Eyed Soul - this is her soul, poured out in full colour.


Dee Rae is a Manchester-based indie folk artist known for their vulnerable songwriting and authentic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Laura Marling, Snail Mail, Marika Hackman, and Big Thief, Dee Rae’s music is as introspective as it is inclusive, creating a space where listeners can truly feel seen and understood. Their live shows have taken them across the UK, from London to Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool, and in 2024, they made their international debut with a gig in Paris. Dee Rae has also shared the stage with acts like Francis of Delirium, Katy Kirby, Allegra Krieger and The Orielles, earning a reputation as a must-see live performer. Dee Rae’s rise has been fueled by their presence on social media, where their authenticity resonates with a growing, dedicated fanbase. In 2023, they were tapped by Dance to the Radio to perform at Live at Leeds Festival, and with backing from promoters like Now Wave, SJM, and Form, the momentum keeps building. Dee Rae is not just building a career, they are creating a community of listeners who connect deeply with their honest and inclusive sound.

Emerging alternative artist, Zara Smile captures audiences with their raw lyricism and electric energy on stage, a combination that will make you feel ignited and yet intimately connected with your inner feelings. With inspirations such as Black Country New Road, Laura Marling and Joni Mitchell combined with 2000s emo and Riot Grrrl punk, Smile focuses on telling their story and monologue through enchanting melodies and heart-soaring arrangements, bringing you closely into her world.

Lucas Assagba is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Bradford. Her avant-garde indie sensibilities map out dynasties of realisation and growth, merging the world-filling elegance of Weyes Blood and Lucy Dacus with the unbridled audacity of Mitski and Paramore. While her genre-bending debut EP, ‘the Resolution’ dealt with the happiness that resides in sadness, its gritty follow-up, ‘What more could I ask you to do?’ deals with the fallout of finding resolve, and the melancholy that exists within the reclamation of sanity and security.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A
Sinead Campbell - Brown Eyed Soul
Dee Rae - Strange Thing

SIDE B
Zara Smile - Fight Back
Lucas Assagba - Comet

Call Me By Your Name, the film by Luca Guadagnino, is a sensual and transcendent tale of first love, based on the acclaimed novel by André Aciman.

Summer of 1983, Northern Italy. An American Italian is enamored by an American student who comes to study and live with his family. Together they share an unforgettable summer full of music, food, and romance that will forever change them.

The film received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Chalamet, Hammer and Stuhlbarg's performances, Guadagnino's direction, and the screenplay. Call Me By Your Name won a variety of awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA, GLAAD and the 23rd Critics' Choice Award amongst others. Sufjan Stevens' song "Mystery of Love" was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Luca Guadagnino wanted the film's music to be connected to Elio, a young pianist who likes to transcribe and adapt pieces to get close to Oliver. The music is used to reflect the time, the characters' family, level of education and "the kind of canon they would be a part of."

Guadagnino found himself resonating with Sufjan Stevens' lyricism through his work and initially asked Stevens to record an original song. Eventually, Stevens contributed three songs to the soundtrack: "Visions of Gideon", which was used at the end of the film, "Mystery of Love," which was featured in the film's first trailer, and a new rendition of "Futile Devices" with piano. Stevens penned the songs by using the script, the book, and the conversations with the director about the characters. It marks Sufjan Stevens' first soundtrack for a feature film.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Hallelujah Junction - 1st Movement - John Adams
2. M.A.Y. In The Backyard - Ryuichi Sakamoto
3. J'adore Venise - Loredana Bertè
4. Paris Latino - Bandolero

Side B
1. Sonatine Bureaucratique - Frank Glazer
2. "Zion Hört Die Wächter Singen" - Alessio Bax
3. Lady Lady Lady - Giorgio Moroder & Joe Esposito

Side C
1. Une Barque Sur L'océan - André Laplante
2. Futile Devices (Doveman Remix) - Sufjan Stevens
3. Germination - Ryuichi Sakamoto
4. Words - F.R. David
5. È La Vita - Marco Armani

Side D
1. Mystery Of Love - Sufjan Stevens
2. Radio Varsavia - Franco Battiato
3. Love My Way - The Psychedelic Furs
4. Le Jardin Féerique - Valéria Szervánszky & Ronald Cavaye
5. Visions Of Gideon - Sufjan Stevens

Maybe I’m Dreaming is the latest collection selected by Mikey Young (Total Control, Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Keith Abrahamsson (Founder and Head of A&R at Anthology Recordings), the mangled minds behind the beloved Follow the Sun, Sad About the Times, and …Still Sad compilations. The twenty tracks of Dreaming make a conscious, and unconscious, detour from its predecessors, sourced entirely from private press releases, spanning new decades and production modes within homespun folk, soft rock, and otherwise 70s and 80s FM radio adjacent music. The magic of Dreaming is the untold story of the artists behind these songs; those who missed the big time, but whose song craft and unrequited care hit the right notes, both high and low.

Where Follow the Sun and Sad About the Times introduced us to the fame chasing, ambition crashing crooners who missed their shot in the mainstream, Dreaming delves deeper into the isolated wilds — a private world where production quirks, late-night tape hiss, and one-man studio dreams were not necessarily a choice but the hand that was dealt. With the parameters set to "private press only,” Young and Abrahamsson follow a circuitous trail of invention and emotion, documenting a spirit that’s more homespun, sometimes lonelier, and often a little weirder. The guitars still strum, but the keyboards’ hum is more prevalent and precious; wistful harmonies brush up against lo-fi drum machines; a bittersweet fog lingering over even the brightest melodies.

As with their previous collaborations, Young and Abrahamsson weren’t interested in constructing a museum or drafting a historical survey. Dreaming is a sentimental mixtape, assembled late at night when the mind wanders and old memories blur with imagined futures, those within reach and those far too mysterious to ever encounter. Songs were unearthed in personal collections, deep YouTube burrows, dilapidated web archives, and the dim corners of Discogs, with many selections tied not only to intuition but to personal connection. Some tracks arrived via friends — Kelley Stoltz, a frequent guide for Young, tipped him off to both Peter Kraemer’s lost gem “Let the Light Slip” and Awakening’s revelatory closer — adding an unseen but deeply felt thread of camaraderie to the compilation.

The journey takes in a wide, strange sweep: The Watson Brothers Band's “Just Whistle” opens the collection with a sigh and a shrug, a song that feels like it’s been waiting for decades to be heard again. Jim Huxley’s “Tessa on a Magazine,” rediscovered after a long and winding search by Young, shimmers with a distinctly Australian melancholia. The heartbreak of Rick Penta's “My Story Changes” and Twice As Nice’s delicate “Thoughts of You” float easily alongside the more buoyant, radio-dream sheen of Barracuda’s Baby “I Love You” and MAK’s sunshine-dappled “That's Life.”

Widening the aperture to the late 70s and early 80s allows for a deeper exploration into evolving production techniques and musical technologies. The Squad’s “D.L.M.H.I.M.A.” and Christoph Spendel Group’s “Forever” crackle with the kind of bedroom synth warmth that could only come from the analog age, while the soulful, yearning undercurrent of Awakening’s “Gotta Do Somethin / Might As Well Cultivate” caps the collection with a call for action — or maybe just acceptance – in an accidental Brian Eno Here Come the Warm Jets parroting.

While Dreaming moves away from the "sad man with guitar" archetype that hovered over its predecessors, it remains tethered to a familiar emotional gravity — a balance of longing and lightness that defines this corner of the musical universe. Each track shuffles gently between resignation and hope, sadness and serenity, as if the artists themselves were chasing a dream just beyond reach, recording not for fame but for the simple act of getting it, that primal, creative itch, out into the world.

The result is a collection that feels both ephemeral and eternal. A flicker caught in amber. A transmission from the other side of the night; a place where the angels and demons mingle, sharing shots and lines with those that enter their parlor. Dreaming is an invitation to drift a little while longer, eyes half-closed, into that liminal space between memory and imagination. Maybe you're dreaming. Maybe you're awake. Maybe it doesn’t matter.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: Gorgeously evocative drifters that span the psychedelic spectrum, from saturated folk and woozy country to blipping synthpop and bold, bubbling minimalism, all perfectly slotted together. A proper melting pot of influence, brought together with clear respect for the source material, and a deep field of knowledge.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
A1. The Watson Brothers Band - Just Whistle
A2. Jim Huxley - Tessa On A Magazine
A3. Rick Penta - My Story Changes
A4. MAK - That's Life
A5. Palm Pizazz! - Silent Letter
A6. Twice As Nice - Thoughts Of You

Side B
B1. Barracuda - Baby I Love You
B2. Elderberry Jak - Forrest On The Mountain
B3. Dennis - Walk With Me
B4. Jim Ware - Green Eyed Gypsy
B5. John Lyle - Oh My Wind

Side C
C1. Peter Kraemer - Let The Light Slip
C2. Brian Freel - Nightrider
C3. Michael Moore - Holland
C4. Clete Stallbaumer - John's Song
C5. Ronnie White - The Jump

Side D
D1. David Owens - Take Off Your Armour
D2. The Squad - D.L.M.H.I.M.A.
D3. Christoph Spendel Group - Forever
D4. Awakening - Gotta Do Somethin / Might As Well Cultivate

RE:WARM Records are very pleased to announce their next release ‘Rituals’, a new compilation series from the curator and DJ, Josh Mason-Quinn, aka Somewhere Soul.

For Volume 1 Josh takes us on a journey through the various shades of his ritualistic listening habits across twenty-four hours. From rising first thing in the morning, radiating positive energy throughout the day, retreating into the evening before finally releasing your inhibitions on the dancefloor.

The compilation spans four sides of vinyl and is presented in a double gatefold sleeve. The release will also be available on CD and digital formats.

The album is a celebration of new and emerging talent from the underground Jazz, Soul, World and House Music spheres, sitting neatly alongside artists already carving their way into the collective conscience of those who have been curious enough to dig deep.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: A lovely collection of jazzy drifters and mellow grooves, from the ever reliable RE:WARM label. A beautifully presented collection, smoothly moving from more ambient drifters to housey grooves and even the peripheries of the dancefloor.

TRACK LISTING

1. Allysha Joy & Finn Rees - Murmuring
2. Chip Wickham - Last Day On Earth
3. Amanda Whiting - The Other Side
4. Emanative - Space Is The Place
5. Edbl & Raelle – Enough
6. Matt Wilde & Miranda Joan - Like You
7. Blue Lab Beats – Item
8. Melodiesinfonie - Sa Ka Fête (ft. Keza)
9. MATTERS UNKNOWN - Dream Of The Contest (ft. Megiapa)
10. Opek – Delight
11. E. Lundquist – Yellow
12. Isolde Lasoen - Things Left Unsaid
13. SHOLTO – Manzana
14. MOMO. - Cavalo Marinho
15. Charif Megarbane - The Cartesian Joint
16. Yarni – Smile
17. Bamia, Mitchum Yacoub - Métele Más (ft. Lourdes Iri)
18. TEYMORI - Manu Vision
19. Divorce From New York - Merzouga (ft. Arturo Martin)
20. Marla Kether - Morning Light (ft. Naima Adams)

With two critically acclaimed compilations already under his belt, DJ/collector Miche returns to Mr Bongo with the third instalment of his 'With Love' series

Testament to his ever-expanding taste, Volume 3 isn't just a subs bench call-up from the past compilations, it's an evolution and progression casting the net deeper and wider than before.

Keeping true to the series, but with some fresh surprises along the way, this carefully curated compilation is a celebration of soulful, independently released music from across the globe, and the amazing (often unsung) musicians and vocalists that made these sublime records.

Across the third volume, Miche explores a jazzier side of his tastes . "The deeper I went, the more I found myself gravitating towards jazzier music - not leaving soul behind, but following that same feeling into new territory", he explains. Tracks like the gliding jazz funk found on Late Nite Music Band's 'Sundance', or the glorious jazz-soul number 'In Flight' by Spectrym are shining examples of this.

TRACK LISTING

1. John Simmons - Ain't Nothing Like The Love
2. Le Cop - Law, Order & Peace
3. The Medlows - Love (Part 1)
4. The Whale And Flea - Ridin' On
5. Liberation Of Man - Lovely Day
6. Thrills - Telephone
7. East Wind Band - Read The Fine Print
8. Late Nite Music Band - Sundance
9. Gulden Karabocek - Dokunma Keyfine Yalan Dunyanin
10. Nukhet Ruacan - Golge
11. Carlos Bivar - Amargo Amar
12. Art Carey & Magnum Force - Good-Bye My Love
13. New Way - Holding On
14. Flashback - Piece Of Mind
15. Spectrym - In Flight
16. John Academia - Open Our Eyes

Hip Hop Collected - The Next Chapter continues to honour the pioneers of the genre, which officially celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023. Featuring groundbreaking artists and pioneers of hip hop including De La Soul, Cypress Hill, gangsta- rap by N.W.A, Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg, party-tracks by Digital Underground, Heavy D & The Boyz, female rappers and groups Da Brat, Monie Love, Salt-N-Pepa and many more covering the broad spectrum of Hip Hop.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Stetsasonic - Talkin' All That Jazz
2. N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton
3. Salt-N-Pepa - Shake Your Thing (It's Your Thing)
4. De La Soul - Say No Go
5. Younc MC - Bust A Move
6. Heavy D & The Boyz - We Got Our Own Thang

Side B
1. Digital Underground - The Humpty Dance
2. Monie Love - Monie In The Middle
3. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
4. Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day
5. Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)
6. The Pharcyde - Passin' Me By

Side C
1. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
2. Redman - Tonight's The Night
3. Onxy - Slam
4. Digable Planets - Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)
5. Lords Of The Underground - Chief Rocka
6. Da Brat - Funkdafied
7. House Of Pain - Same As It Ever Was

Side D
1. Method Man - Bring Da Pain
2. Rakim - Guess Who's Back
3. Jeru The Damaja - Me Or The Papes
4. Bahamadia - Uknowhowwedu
5. Outkast - ATliens
6. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya
7. Dr. Dre Ft. Snoop Dogg - Still D.R.E.

Stix Records, a sub-label of Favorite Recordings, is back with "Disco Reggae Vol. 6", continuing the much-loved series that kicked off over a decade ago.
Born in Jamaica, reggae has always shared deep roots with soul, funk, r&b, and pop from the US, and the island’s musicians have long mastered the art of reimagining iconic songs through their unique lens. With the "Disco Reggae" series, Stix continues that tradition, serving up fresh reggae reinterpretations of timeless classics across various genres.

This sixth edition expands the selection with tributes to legendary artists like Roy Ayers, Patrice Rushen, Cymande, The Isley Brothers, Ramsey Lewis and Earth, Wind & Fire, to name just a few.

All covers on this volume were carefully curated by Charles Maurice, ensuring a cohesive and inspired selection throughout. At the controls, it’s the same crew of friends as usual; Taggy Matcher, Soul Sugar aka Booker Gee, and Mato, and this time, Mystic Jungle joins the gang with a killer Roy Ayers cover.
Get ready for a feel-good ride, perfect for dancing under the stars, cruising with the windows down, or just vibing with friends.

TRACK LISTING

A1.Mystic Jungle - The Memory (Feat. Roxana)
A2.Mato - Remind Me (Feat. Lady Gatica)
A3.Soul Sugar ‎- Sun Goddess
A4.Taggy Matcher – Pushin' Too Hard

B1.Taggy Matcher - The Message
B2.Soul Sugar - Midnight
B3.Taggy Matcher - Stayin’ Alive (Feat. John Milk)
B4.Mato - Between The Sheets (Feat. Sonny Tender)

Too Slow To Disco are back with another chapter in their ongoing series of unearthing smooth vibes from all over the world, this time they go back to the FUTURE for you with: 'THE SUNSET MANIFESTO Volume 2'.

After a five year break mainly concentrating on the late 70s/early 80s Westcoast Soul/Yacht/AOR sound, they finally dive deep into the modern world of their beloved sister-label Too Slow To Disco NEO (for the third time after 2018s TSTD NEO - 'En France' and 2020s 'The Sunset Manifesto' excursions).

But of course it wasn't a real 5 year break since the first Sunset Manifesto compilation, as in the meantime they also released a few digital TSTD Neo singles, and - more importantly - their "Too Slow To Disco NEO - FM" playlist on spotify (handcurated by Dj Supermarkt every week and now hosting more than 1500 tracks of mellow, modern sunshine vibes) was growing steadily and becoming a new, important fixpoint in the TSTD musical universe.

TSTD NEO is the outlet Dj Supermarkt is using to unearth modern laidback, smooth, sunny slow disco vibes with a soulful Westcoast/Balearic touch. For him TSTD always has been about a laidback vibe/feeling, not a certain time period in musical history. And that sunny Westcoast vibe that they dug out on those traditional TSTD compilations has become a huge influence to so many modern artists. So it makes sense that they present the cream of new slo/mo Nu- Disco/Sunset Disco/Daytime Disco acts in the TSTD format, a luxurious compilation, with artists from all across the globe: Not only from the two homelands of that modern slow disco sound, Los Angeles/California and France, but also from Beijing, Montreal, Mexico, London, New York, Stockholm, Rotterdam… the moon, you name it! This music is more a state of mind, a feeling, then a geographical thing. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Lovetempo - Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year) (Extended Summer Breeze Mix)
2. Nicholas Cangiano - Falling Behind
3. Poolside - Ventura Highway Blues (Monsieur Van Pratt Dub)
4. Prep & Eddie Chacon - Call It (Turbotito Remix)
5. Moi Je - Découvre
6. Turbotito - Time Starts Moving Slow
7. Young Gun Silver Fox - Curious
8. B.U.M.P. - Give A Little Love A Lot
9. Woolfy Vs Projections - Seeds
10. 1-900 - Breakin' 84
11. Goodvibes Sound - Stay For One More Night (Matt Hughes Remix)
12. Moods & Nic Hanson - Music Never Looked So Good Good
13. BowAsWell - Over When The Night Is Gone
14. Joel Sarakula - Hands Of Love (Phil Martin Remix)
15. Kimchii - Do You Ever

Original soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s new film The Phoenician Scheme, starring Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis.

The soundtrack blends Alexandre Desplat’s original score with a mix of classical and jazz recordings. Classical highlights include Stravinsky, Bach, and Beethoven, with a handful of Desplat’s compositions for the film referencing Stravinsky’s 1910 ballet L’Oiseau de feu (The Firebird). Jazz highlights include Gene Krupa’s “Drum Boogie,” Glenn Miller’s big band standard “A String of Pearls,” and “Mud Bug” by the Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq Sextet, recorded specifically for the film.

TRACK LISTING

1. “Airplane Crash #1” – Alexandre Desplat
2. Apollon Musagète: "Apotheosis" – Igor Stravinsky And RCA Victor Orchestra
3. “A.Z.K. Land And Sea”– Alexandre Desplat
4. “Palazzo Korda” – Alexandre Desplat
5. “Piano Sonata No. 2 In A Op. 2 IV Rondo” – Robert Corben
6. Petrouchka, 1947 Version: "Tableau 1, The Shrovetide Fair” – Igor Stravinsky And Columbia Symphony Orchestra
7. “The Gap Explodes” – Alexandre Desplat
8. “The Trans-Mountain Locomotive Tunnel”– Alexandre Desplat
9. “Drum Boogie” – Gene Krupa & His Orchestra
10. “Mud Bug” – Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq Sextet / Fuasi Abdul-Khaliq / Christian Grabandt / Rob Gutowski / Kelvin Sholar / Erik Unsworth / Eric Vaughn
11. “The Jungle Unit Of The Intercontinental Radical Freedom Militia Corps” – Alexandre Desplat
12. “Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude (Chorale)" – Karl Richter, Munich Bach Choir, Münchener Bach-Orchester
13. “Hach Baregel” – Ahuva Tsadok And Nachum Nardi
14. “Heaven #5 (Dost Thou Not Fear God)”– Alexandre Desplat
15. "A String Of Pearls" – Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
16. “Pictures At An Exhibition: “Promenade 1” – Berliner Philharmoniker, Herbert Von Karajan
17. L’Oiseau De Feu (The Firebird), – "Introduction"/”Le Jardin Enchanté De Kachtchei"/"Disparition Du Palais Et Des Chevaliers Pétrifiés, Allégresse Générale" – Igor Stravinsky And RCA Victor Orchestra 

'Gilles Peterson presents International Anthem' is a compilation chronicling the legendary London-based radio host, DJ, label head, curator and cultural impresario's long-standing affinity for and interaction with artists and music from the Chicago-born record label International Anthem.

The tracks on this compilation were chosen by Peterson via an extensive review of track lists from his broadcasts on BBC Radio 6 Music, Worldwide FM, and various syndicated radio programs. The compilation also includes a previously unreleased track recorded live on the Peterson-founded online radio station Worldwide FM.

This album is released via International Anthem as part of their "IA11" series of releases and events - where the label celebrates their eleventh year of existence by looking back on their first ten years while establishing new standards for the next ten years.

TRACK LISTING

1. Chicago, January 13th, 2020
2. Makaya McCraven - The Jaunt
3. Junius Paul - Asé
4. Dezron Douglas & Brandee Younger - The Creator Has A Master Plan
5. Resavoir - Taking Flight
6. Irreversible Entanglements - Open The Gates
7. Angel Bat Dawid - We Are Starzz
8. Rob Mazurek - Exploding Star Orchestra - Abstract Dark Energy (Parable 9)
9. The Most Amazing Time
10. Damon Locks - Black Monument Ensemble - Rebuild A Nation
11. Dos Santos - A Shot In The Dark
12. Daniel Villarreal - In/On
13. Anna Butterss - Pokemans
14. SML - Industry
15. Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer - Snåcko
16. Jeff Parker - Cliche
17. Jamire Williams - And Then The Anointing Fell
18. Carlos Niño & Friends - Please, Wake Up.
19. Thandi Ntuli With Carlos Niño - Voice And Tongo Experiment
20. Tom Skinner - Quiet As It’s Kept
21. Ruth Goller - Next Time I Keep My Hands Down
22. Alabaster DePlume - A Gente Acaba (Vento Em Rosa)
23. Old Fashioned Chicago Music
24. Jaimie Branch - Theme 001 (live)
25. Tomin - Angela’s Angel
26. Asher Gamedze - Melancholia
27. Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly - MESTIZX (Brownswood Basement Live)
28. Ben LaMar Gay - Oh Great Be The Lake
29. Charles Stepney - Step On Step 

A dark Italo compilation not for the faint of heart with the mystery, murder and madness of all that is Giallo. Serving as a soundtrack to a fictitious film Luna Rossa, Johnny Jewel of Italians Do It Better fame laces the opening with the breathy arsenic laced "Flesh" as Simple Symmetry's "Il Gatto Nero delivers a disco banger that even samples a cat's heartbeat. Legowelt creeps into lens with "Oberalp Catarsi under his Occult Orientated Crime moniker. Other suspects include Prefuse 73, Antoni Maovvi, Makeup And Vanity Set and Om & Grails member Emil Amos. Lucky dip vinyl with base transparent blood base edition with a red moon marbled rare version. QR code on label for a secret non album track! Limited and will be gone by nightfall!!

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: Secrets Of Sound are back with their third comp, this time introducing us to considerably darker sounds (which - shock, horror - I am totally on board with). Look at that sleeve too, what a beaut!!

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1. Johnny Jewel - "Flesh"
2. Makeup & Vanity Set - "Notte Della Norte"
3. Simple Symmetry & Gilbert Broid - "Il Gatto Nero"
4. Occult Orientated Crime AKA Legowelt - "Oberalp Catarsi"

Side 2
1. Umberto - "Nightwish"
2. Prefuse 73 - "Snare Attack Illusion"
3. Antoni Maiovvi - "The Emperor Drowns Three Times"
4. Emil Amos - "Realistica II"

SOFT ROCK, VANILLA FUNK, YACHT ROCK, there’s different names for the same thing. In the taste-conscious music world for years now people have laughed at the L.A.-sound from this era with its super-smooth, over-lavish, luxury-laden excesses. Yet this sound is everywhere these days, echoing down the years, influencing the likes of Midlake, Haim, Gonzales, John Grant, Ariel Pink, out to the more discofied sounds of Chromeo, Breakbot, and Todd Terje. And what was Daft Punk’s 'Random Access Memories', if not an album entirely dedicated to late 70s L.A.? How Do You Are’ unearthed some of the lesser-known but still beautiful mood music of this period, by people who were often still starting out, or would write their biggest hits years later, but who surfed the West Coast wave penning some total gems. With this first volume of TOO SLOW TO DISCO they want to share some of the great acts and songs that made the mid-late 70s California scene so awesome.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ned Doheny – Get It Up For Love
2. Micky Denne And Ken Gold – Let's Put Our Love Back Together
3. Rupert Holmes – Deco Lady
4. White Horse – Over And Done With
5. Browning Bryant – Liverpool Fool
6. Nicolette Larson – Lotta Love
7. Alessi Brothers – Do You Feel It?
8. Photoglo – Steal Away
9. Brian Elliot – Room To Grow
10. Chicago – Saturday In The Park
11. Don Brown – Shut The Door
12. Matthew Larkin Cassell – Rendezvous
13. Pages – If I Saw You Again
14. The Doobie Brothers – Losin' End
15. Fleetwood Mac – Sugar Daddy
16. Robbie Dupree - Steal Away
17. David Batteau – Spaceship Earth
18. Tony Joe White – I've Got A Thing About You Baby
19. Jan Hammer Group – Don't You Know

New edition of this most popular and highly acclaimed of all Soul Jazz Records’ ‘Dynamite!’ series. ‘300% Dynamite’ is packed with reggae tunes that crossed-over to become dancefloor hits and are 100% guaranteed to rock any party.

This album is fully remastered, relicensed and with new tracks. Wayne Smith’s booming anthem ‘Sleng Teng’, Althea & Donna’s worldwide hit ‘Uptown Top Ranking’, Sister Nancy’s classic ‘Bam Bam’, Augustus Pablo, Lee Perry - it's all here as ‘300% Dynamite’ joins the dots between reggae, jazz, funk, dub and soul.

TRACK LISTING

Wayne Smith - Under Mi Sleng Teng
Big Youth - Cool Breeze
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
The Freddie Munnings Orchestra - Coconut Woman
Bobby Ellis - Step Softly
Althea And Donna - Uptown Top Ranking
Jah Lloyd - Lama 
Culture - Stop The Fussing and Fighting
Lee Perry And The Upsetters - Jungle Lion
Johnny And The Attractions - Let's Get Together
Augustus Pablo - Viva Tirado
Archie And Lyn - Rat In The Centre
Jackie Paris - Make Me Smile
Bobby Ellis - Shank I Sheck
Winston Wright And The Upsetters - Jam #1
The Ethiopians - The Whip
Chaka Demus & Pliers - The Boom
Glen Adams - Can't Hide Love
Johnny Clarke - Rebel Soldering
Dee Sharp - Let's Dub It Up

Mr Bongo proudly presents Ritmo Italiano 'Unspoken Sounds of Italian Tamburo' a captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems curated by Sardinian multi-instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso

A journey into the heart of Italian musical history, it celebrates Italy's rich rhythmic traditions, showcasing a selection of genre-traversing, Italian treasures from the '60s to the early '90s. Honouring the timeless rhythms of Italian percussion masters, alongside a brand- new exclusive composition by Gabriele, 'Ritmo Italiano' shines a light on the universal, primal language of the drum. A connection sparked from an early age; percussion has always deeply resonated with Gabriele. It led to years of studying percussion traditions across Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil, crafting his own songwriting skills in the process. An acclaimed producer and compiler, his releases on Yoruba Records, BBE and Soundway Records have garnered global support. Yet a growing need to rediscover the essence of his country's cultural heritage laid the foundations for this new compilation.

In Gabriele's own words, "Italy has always been a crossroads of civilizations, with influences from the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe converging over centuries. Ports like Naples, Genoa, and Venice played a crucial role as gateways for musical exchange, a melting pot of sounds and cultures brought by sailors, merchants and travellers. These influences blended with Italy's own folk and religious traditions, creating Italy's unique and emotionally resonant rhythms."

Across the 12 absorbing tracks, there's jazz influences, Italian library music aesthetics and experimental beats mixing with Afro- Cuban and Mediterranean rhythms. It's a broad selection anchored by the drums. The synth- heavy, '80s jazz funk flavours of Gege Munari's 'Police Man', sit side-by-side with the samba-infused 'Napulitano D' 'O Brasil' by Don Marino Barreto Jr. Tribal, earthly energy radiates from Naco's 'Volando Con Milton', with Tullio De Piscopo serving up cosmic disco brilliance, and blistering jazz funk mastery coming courtesy of Agostino Marangolo. Taking the name of the compilation, a new original track by Gabriele, 'Ritmo Italiano', blends traditional rhythms with contemporary energy, Afro-Latin influences with Italian jazz essence.

Recorded live in one take, it captures a raw, unfiltered vibe. "Each track tells a story, connecting the past with the present, and highlighting the deep-rooted traditions that shape Italy's rhythms. The collection also offers a glimpse into the diversity of Italian music with a variety of styles from the organic, earthy beats to the more experimental and modern takes on traditional rhythms. It's a reflection of how these rhythms have not only shaped Italian culture but also influenced global music."

A captivating compilation of percussive-driven, Italian gems from the '60s to the early '90s, curated by multi- instrumentalist, percussionist and producer, Gabriele Poso. Includes an exclusive new track by Gabriele.

TRACK LISTING

Puccio Roelens E La Sua Grande Orchestra TV - Caravan
Gege Munari Percussion Modern - Police Man
Don Marino Barreto Junior- Napolitano D'o Brazil
Tony Esposito - Pagaia / Naco - Volando Con Milton
Rosario Jermano - Grand Oceano
Tullio De Piscopo - Temptation
Tony Cercola - Lumumba
Gabriele Poso - Ritmo Italiano
Agostino Marangolo - Certi Giorni Mi Sento Bene, Certi Giorni Mi Sento male
Tony Cercola - Lumumba (Clap! Clap! Version)

Red Laser Records switches on the smoke machine and strobe light, dishes out the high grade poppers and continues with the most unprofessional approach in the biz as they celebrate their FIFTIETH fuckin' release - a double disc photon torpedo diving into the label's roster and featuring all new tracks from RL stalwarts across the ages.

Marking this half century milestone, their in-house graphics team have been on a strict diet of kryptonite and engine oil, conjuring up one of the most lavish (and budget destroying) gatefold sleeves to date; alongside personal insights (and an in-depth cigar review) on their 13 year journey from label heads Il Bosco and Pharaoh Brunson.

Eight, sizzling, white hot MANCTALO jams that'll have knickers dropped, shirts lifted, fists pumping and your room stinking of fried circuit boards quicker than you can say #inabiteveryoneelse.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: A huge milestone for local firm and manctalo originators Red Laser is celebrated in suitably fine form with eight brand new tracks from the roster's crack squad of machine molestors. Coupled with one of the most eye-catchingly glorious sleeves to date (don't forget the cigar review!); this is a proper collectors item from the celebrated Manchester label.

TRACK LISTING

A1 - Kid Machine - Neutron Star
A2 - Tommy Walker 3 - Fell Running
B1 - Starion - Nebula
B2 - Il Bosco - Nottio Botherdini
C1 - LeonxLeon - The Laser Gazer
C2 - Flemming Dallum - Solar Eclipse
D1 - Starion - Red Laser Worshippers
D2 - Tom Sharkett - Mind In Motion (Il Bosco Remix)

Seven years have passed since the last “Pícaro”. This Volume 4ª is a triumphant salad, seasoned with the good taste of “El Coloso”. Flamenco songs mixed with various styles that made the youth dance in the second half of the 20th century: Rock, Pop, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Swing, Soul, Groove.... A must-have album for your enjoyment (and that of your children and grandchildren).

Having consistently released music by innovative, visionary, and transformative artists, Rough Trade have been defining record collections since their first release in 1977 (RT001 saw the shop help French punks Metal Urbain put out single Paris Maquis), continuing to release cutting edge albums and tracks right up to, and including the present day, with their current roster boasting the likes of Amyl & The Sniffers, Pulp, Jockstrap, Anohni, Dean Blunt, Sleaford Mods and many more.

Now, to mark 45-plus years of the label, its co-MDs Jeannette Lee and Geoff Travis have indulged in a rare retrospective look, personally putting together two boxsets featuring some of their favourite singles released by Rough Trade during its formative years. Accompanied by new sleeve notes featuring the pair's recollections, impressions and opinions, these limited-edition collections are no bog-standard trawl through the back catalogue but a personal look at the hits, gems, bangers, growers, underrated classics and more. Chronicling Rough Trade's emergence from behind the counter of the West London shop of the same name in the late 1970s, the first boxset in the series fizzes with the daring, Do It Yourself attitude that underpinned punk and subsequent musical expressions that surrounded the label's birth.

"Typically for Rough Trade there wasn't a strategy,” says Jeannette of her and Geoff's enduring partnership at the heart of Rough Trade Records. "We just jumped in and hit it off. So, we've stuck together!"

TRACK LISTING

Augustus Pablo – Pablo Meets Mr Bassie
B-side Mr Bassie Special!
RT002
1978

Stiff Little Fingers – Alternative Ulster
B-side 78 Revolutions A Minute (78RPM)
RT004
1978

Subway Sect – Ambition
B-side Different Story
RT007
1978

Swell Maps – Read About Seymour
B-sides Ripped & Torn And Black Velvet
RT010
1978

The Raincoats – Fairytale In The Supermarket
B-sides In Love & Adventures Close To Home
RT013
1979

Cabaret Voltaire Nag Nag Nag
B-side Is That Me (Finding Someone At The Door Again?)
RT018
1979

The Pop Group – We Are All Prostitutes
B-side Amnesty International Report On British Army Torture Of Irish Prisoners
RT023
1979

Young Marble Giants – Final Day
Second Track On A Side Radio Silents B-side Cakewalking
RT043
1980

Every compilation series has an end. After 10 outstanding issues, we are saying goodbye to the Praise Poems series, which is highly appreciated by collectors and music lovers, with this 11th installment. With this final installment, we are deliberately venturing into a genre that we have only included in exceptional cases to date: Power Pop of the late 1970s and early 80s.

We start with "Real Proof", an unreleased song by the band The Nails, originally from Boulder, Colorado, who were even signed to a major label a few years later. Although the Fingerprints recorded an entire album, it took over 45 years before it was finally released in 2022. "Wasted On You" comes from one of the three singles released between 1978 and 1980. In contrast to the Fingerprints, the original singles by Naked Rush are extremely rare. This is probably one of the reasons why none of their songs can be found on a compilation to date. It's great that we are now changing this. Incidentally, this applies to the majority of the songs on this album and to all our compilation albums in general. Fritz, Blue Rain and Holidaye are no exception.

We would like to mention two songs in particular. Firstly, "Don't Quit" by The Scam, which was produced by William Garrett. Garrett was responsible for the launch of Spotify Singles as Senior Music Producer at Spotify from 2016 to 2023 and has worked with artists such as Elton John, Ed Sheeran, John Legend and many more during this time. Secondly, there's a great story about Animal Logic. In 1989, the band found out that Stuart Copeland from The Police was forming a new band. The name? Animal Logic! After pleas not to use the name were ignored, the Animal Logic guys were forced to take the matter to court and eventually sold the name to Copeland. There are many more exciting stories about the bands in the booklet accompanying the CD and the LP insert.

With "A journey into raw, energetic power pop from the 1980s", we now conclude our 10-year journey of discovery through music history under the "Praise Poems" umbrella. We very much hope that you have enjoyed our meticulous work. When one door closes, another opens. It will be the same here. There is still so much to discover and we are already looking forward to many more releases!

TRACK LISTING

1. The Nails - Real Proof
2. Fingerprints - Wasted On You
3. Naked Rush - Top 40
4. Spektr'm - What Do I Do (What Do I Say)
5. Fritz - Number Nine
6. Blue Rain - New Morning
7. Merrell Fankhauser - Calling From A Star
8. Nick Coluccio - Awaken (feat. Dream Illusions)
9. The Scam - Don't Quit
10. Angry Young Bees - Tell Me TV
11. Ted Paugh - Headin' Down The Highway
12. Animal Logic - The Meaning Of Life
13. Holidaye - Times
14. Hangnail Phillips - Let Me In
15. Sly Dog - Cryin' For Love

Berlin-based Colombian DJ, producer, and curator Edna Martinez presents a sonic journey into the electrifying world of Picó—the vibrant and dynamic sound system culture that has defined the streets of Cartagena and Barranquilla for decades. More than just a musical movement, Picó is a way of life, a bold expression of identity, community, and resistance. From its roots in the working-class neighbourhoods of Colombia’s Caribbean coast to its deep connections with Africa and the Caribbean, this compilation captures the pulse of a culture where music is played at full volume, rhythms travel across oceans, and dance is both a form of celebration and storytelling. For those unfamiliar, Picós are hand-painted sound systems, often adorned with dazzling colours and striking imagery, each with its own name and sonic identity. These mobile discos became the heart of neighbourhood bailes, where the sounds of champeta, highlife, soukous, mbaqanga, zouk, soca, and cumbia would turn every street corner, market, and terrace into a dancefloor. Initially built by local craftsmen using modified speaker components, Picós became legendary for their powerful bass and exclusivity, with DJs sourcing rare vinyl from African and Caribbean ports and rebranding them with unique piconemas—new names adapted to local slang, making the tracks instantly recognisable within the community.

This compilation brings together a carefully curated selection of these rare and sought-after tracks, tracing the deep-rooted musical exchanges between Colombia, West and Central Africa, and the Caribbean. Featuring artists like Los Corraleros De Majagual, Peacocks International Highlife Band, Pedro Lima, Zaïko Langa Langa, and more, the album also includes edits by Edna Martinez, reimagining these timeless rhythms for contemporary audiences while staying true to their original spirit.

TRACK LISTING

1. Wulomei – Takoradi
2. Conjunto Ana N’Gola – Puxa Odoette
3. Zeal Onyia & His Music – Egbe Ne Lueli
4. Los Corraleros De Majagual – Remanga
5. Aquí Suena – Abel Llinas
6. Peacocks International Highlife Band – Igbala Oso
7. Pedro Lima Et L’Orchestre Os Leonenses – Philomene
8. The Shoe Laces – Isitha Somunthu
9. Claudio Y Su Combo – Como Sea
10. Pa’ Entro Mi Gente – Ángelo El Auténtico
11. Zaire – I’m Tired Of Living In The Shack
12. Afous - Anavdhou (Edna Martinez Extended Edit)
13. Zaïko Langa Langa – La Tout Neige (Edna Martinez Edit)
14. Erick Cosaque Et Les Voltage 8 – Ajaccio (Edna Martinez Remix)
15. Picó Sin Fronteras – Abel Llinas
16. La Calandria – Como Duele Una Traición
17. African System International – Amina
18. Carlos Díaz Y Su Orquesta – Tres Meses De Vida
19. No Puedes Conmigo – Ángelo El Auténtico

‘Queen Dem’ brings together a global selection of all powerful, maverick female artists, all creating new musical forms and re-writing the rules of expression to educate, entertain and empower.

Featured artists include Yaya Bey, Sudan Archives, Yaeji, COUCOU CHLOE, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Miso Extra, Aunty Rayzor, TeeZandos, Queenie, MC Yallah, Dizzy Fae, Vanessa the Finessa, Nira and Warrior Queen.

From Lagos to Brooklyn, London to Hong Kong, these artists’ widely diverse music is connected through an all-encompassing self-awareness of both self and musical identity and a collective fierceness in attitude.

‘Queen Dem’ features multi-talented artists writing, singing, producing and creating new genres of sound. This album offers a snapshot of the current writing of musical history by women who embody confidence and conviction in their art - whether they are firmly-established artists such as Yaya Bey, Yaeji, Dizzy Fae, Sudan Archives, COUCOU CHLOE and Georgia Anne Muldrow, or under the radar rising stars such as Queenie, Aunty Rayzor, Vanessa Tha Finessa, MC Yallah or Nira.

TRACK LISTING

COUCOU CHLOE - Nobody 
Yaeji Featuring Nappy Nina - Money Can’t Buy
TeeZandos - Lioness
Sudan Archives - Selfish Soul
Miso Extra - 1013
Aunty Rayzor - Kuku Corona
Yaya Bey - Meet Me In Brooklyn
COUCOU CHLOE - Pokerface
Queenie - Okay Twin
Yaya Bey - Best Thang
MC Yallah X Debmaster - Kubali
Dizzy Fae - Solo
Vanessa Tha Finessa - Bad Bitch Steppin’
Dubbing Sun & Blue Hill featuring Warrior Queen - Armageddon
Georgia Anne Muldrow - Big Mama Africa Jam
Miso Extra Featuring NAYANA IZ - Great Taste
Nira - Train Of Love

Jon Savage's Space - An amazing musical voyage through the theme and idea of Space - music for Space - Space - Music - Through West-Coast US Rock , Techno, Post-Punk , Jazz, Ambient & Experimental sounds-this is a journey like no other .. From Sun Ra to Mr Fingers and way beyond..

"We are taken to less familiar musical quadrants-fascinatedly & instructively so"
(Roy Wilkinson - MOJO Feb 2025) .

DJ Koze – with his friendly and sometimes slightly melancholic take on the world – is one of the greatest auteurs of club music today, and one of the few internationally active DJs who dares to make music that has relevance beyond the dance floor. In celebration of !K7's 40th anniversary year, Koze’s seminal DJ-Kicks is re- issued on a beautiful orange 2LP with a brand new DJ Koze DJ-Kicks playing card. 

TRACK LISTING

A1 DJ Koze – I Haven’t Been Everywhere But It’s On My List (DJ-Kicks )
A2 Dimlite– Can’t Get Used To Those ?
A3 CLOUDDEAD– Dead Dogs Two (Remix – Boards Of Canada)
A4 Strong Arm Steady – Best Of Times
A5 Homeboy Sandman – Holiday
A6 Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – Shame
B1 Mndsgn – Camelblues
B2 Broadcast – Tears In The Typing Pool
B3 Daniel Lanois – Carla
B4 Hi-Tek & The 2 Bears – Modern Hi Tek Family Bears (Kosi Mashup)
B5 William Shatner – It Hasn’t Happened Yet
C1 Marker Starling – In Stride
C2 Session Victim – Hyuwee
C3 Frank & Tony Feat. Gry – Bring The Sun
D1 Marcel Fengler – Jaz
D2 Portable Feat. Lcio – Surrender
D3 The Gentle People – Superstar 

This compilation sees the return of Acid Jazz’s iconic ‘Totally Wired’ series, which became a huge success in the early ‘90s, following the international breakthrough of the likes of The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai and the James Taylor Quartet.

Originating in 1988, initially compiled by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson as a ‘best of…’ , it became an independent music phenomenon, selling in the tens of thousands, with major label artists even vying for inclusion, with a significant influence in shaping the sound of the time, as Acid Jazz went global.

The return of ‘Totally Wired…’ is a milestone , which continues to showcase the depth and development of Acid Jazz, combining new and exclusive releases with previously unheard gems.

TRACK LISTING

1. Something In My Eye – The Acid Jazz Orchestra
2. Samba De Flora – Romero Brothers
3. Tambores De Vida (Drums Of Life) – Chris Bangs
4. Coconut Rock – Soul Revivers
5. Rocksteady – The Brand New Heavies
6. Crucifix Lane – Matt Berry
7. Thinkin’ About You – Carmy Love
8. Beggin’ – BDQ
9. This Is Day One – Earth-o-Naut
10. That’s About The Time (I Fell In Love With You) – Quiet Fire

Fabric Records proudly announces the latest edition in its esteemed mix series, *fabric presents Rødhåd*, a masterful journey through the dark, hypnotic depths of techno. Renowned for his innovative and atmospheric sound, Rødhåd crafts an experience that resonates deeply with both seasoned techno enthusiasts and new listeners alike.

TRACK LISTING

Vinyl Tracklist:
A1 Rødhåd - Inception Report
A2 Ignez - First Light
B1 Alarico - Hubris
B2 Peryl - Eternal Delay
C1 Rødhåd - Nightlife Experiences Feat. Theo Nasa
C2 Inox Traxx - DSF
D1 . VRIL - Pump Out Kids
D2 Out Of Place Artefacts - Science Faction

CD Tracklist:
Rødhåd - Inception Report
Clotur - Apexis
Beste Hira - Time
Casual Treatment - Falling Backwards
Mathys Lenne - The Moon Speaks
Rill - Molar
Arkan - The Ones Who Suffers
Rødhåd - Nightlife Expiriences Feat. Theo Nasa
Delano Legito - Kyoshi
DVS1 - Droid
Inox Traxx - DSF
SAMA - Can You Find Meaning Within?
Ignez - First Light
Nastia Reigel - Chaotic
UFO95 - Suspense
A.Morgan - I Don't
Alarico - Hubris
Peryl - Eternal Delay
Highlimiter - Lost In Fractals
Tascamboy - Recover
Rene Wise - Children Of The Night
Klint - Drunk With Fuel
Marcal - Fear Is Your Enemy (Space Mix)
Augusto Taito - Mi Tierra
Phil Berg - Photons
Holden Federico - Close
.Vril - Pump Out Kids
Out Of Place Artefacts - Science Faction

Over the past few years Eskimo Recordings have invited some of the best crate diggers around to curate compilations that don’t just reveal the hidden contents of their record bags but something about themselves too. Now, following in the footsteps of the likes of Bill Brewster and Psychemagik, producer, musician, DJ, writer and more, Richard Norris, takes us on a globetrotting psychedelic journey with the epic 42 track collection, 'Mr Norris Changes Brains'.

TRACK LISTING

1. Banchee - Evolmia
2. The Dirty Filthy Mud - Forest Of Black
3. Wool - Love, Love, Love, Love, Love
4. Spencer Mac - Ka-Ka Baya Mow-Mow (Sing A Little Love Song)
5. Trifle - One Way Glass
6. Brainticket - Black Sand
7. Emma De Angelis - Trip
8. Blonde On Blonde - Castles In The Sky
9. The Braen's Machine - Fall Out
10. Eddie Warner & Roger Roger - Shut Up
11. Köy Karde?ler - Shürük
12. The Children - Beautiful
13. Moebius & Beerbohm - Doppelschnitt (Richard Norris Edit)
14. Demon Fuzz - Past, Present & Future

Over the past few years Eskimo Recordings have invited some of the best crate diggers around to curate compilations that don’t just reveal the hidden contents of their record bags but something about themselves too. Now, following in the footsteps of the likes of Bill Brewster and Psychemagik, producer, musician, DJ, writer and more, Richard Norris, takes us on a globetrotting psychedelic journey with the epic 42 track collection, 'Mr Norris Changes Brains'.

TRACK LISTING

1. Iron Butterfly - Iron Butterfly Theme
2. Rare Bird - Devil's High Concern
3. Paul St. John - Flying Saucers Have Landed
4. Chris Hodge - We're On Our Way (2010 Remaster)
5. Juantrip - Shadows
6. 62 Miles From Space - Time Shifts
7. White Trash - Road To Nowhere
8. Blue Phantom - Diodo
9. The Mannheim Rock Ensemble - Hungarian Dances
10. Limousine - Barriers
11. Ugo Busoni - Rullio
12. Bernard Estardy - Cha Tatch Ka
13. Kate - Shout It
14. Dyna-Might - Need You
15. La Metamorfosi - Scusa, Eh!

Over the past few years Eskimo Recordings have invited some of the best crate diggers around to curate compilations that don’t just reveal the hidden contents of their record bags but something about themselves too. Now, following in the footsteps of the likes of Bill Brewster and Psychemagik, producer, musician, DJ, writer and more, Richard Norris, takes us on a globetrotting psychedelic journey with the epic 42 track collection, 'Mr Norris Changes Brains'.

TRACK LISTING

1. André Brasseur - Saturnus
2. Contessa Vittoria - Can We Stay Together
3. Klaus Weiss - Time Signals
4. Brainstorm - You Are Whats Gonna Make It Last
5. Paladin - The Fakir
6. A To Austr - Thumbquake & Earthscrew
7. DAVE - In My Mind
8. Relatively Clean Rivers - Journey Through The Valley Of O
9. The Advancement - Stone Folk
10. The Pretty Things - The Sun
11. Poll - Psachno Na Vro To Filo Mou
12. Higamos Hogamos - Moto Neurono
13. The Invisible Girls - Huddersfield Wastes

Over the past few years Eskimo Recordings have invited some of the best crate diggers around to curate compilations that don’t just reveal the hidden contents of their record bags but something about themselves too. Now, following in the footsteps of the likes of Bill Brewster and Psychemagik, producer, musician, DJ, writer and more, Richard Norris, takes us on a globetrotting psychedelic journey with the epic 42 track collection, 'Mr Norris Changes Brains'.

TRACK LISTING

1. Banchee - Evolmia
2. The Dirty Filthy Mud - Forest Of Black
3. Wool - Love, Love, Love, Love, Love
4. Spencer Mac - Ka-Ka Baya Mow-Mow (Sing A Little Love Song)
5. Trifle - One Way Glass
6. Brainticket - Black Sand
7. Emma De Angelis - Trip
8. Blonde On Blonde - Castles In The Sky
9. The Braen's Machine - Fall Out
10. Eddie Warner & Roger Roger - Shut Up
11. Köy Karde?ler - Shürük
12. The Children - Beautiful
13. Moebius & Beerbohm - Doppelschnitt (Richard Norris Edit)
14. Demon Fuzz - Past, Present & Future
15. Iron Butterfly - Iron Butterfly Theme
16. Rare Bird - Devil's High Concern
17. Paul St. John - Flying Saucers Have Landed
18. Chris Hodge - We're On Our Way (2010 Remaster)
19. Juantrip - Shadows
20. 62 Miles From Space - Time Shifts
21. White Trash - Road To Nowhere
22. Blue Phantom - Diodo
23. The Mannheim Rock Ensemble - Hungarian Dances
24. Limousine - Barriers
25. Ugo Busoni - Rullio
26. Bernard Estardy - Cha Tatch Ka
27. Kate - Shout It
28. Dyna-Might - Need You
29. La Metamorfosi - Scusa, Eh!
30. André Brasseur - Saturnus
31. Contessa Vittoria - Can We Stay Together
32. Klaus Weiss - Time Signals
33. Brainstorm - You Are Whats Gonna Make It Last
34. Paladin - The Fakir
35. A To Austr - Thumbquake & Earthscrew
36. DAVE - In My Mind
37. Relatively Clean Rivers - Journey Through The Valley Of O
38. The Advancement - Stone Folk
39. The Pretty Things - The Sun
40. Poll - Psachno Na Vro To Filo Mou
41. Higamos Hogamos - Moto Neurono
42. The Invisible Girls - Huddersfield Wastes

Born in 1942, Martin Scorsese is one of the major film directors of the New Hollywood era. Thanks to movies such as Taxi Driver (1976), New York, New York (1977), Raging Bull (1980), The Color of Money (1986), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995) and The Irishman (2019), among many others, he has received several recognitions, including an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. Presented here are over 20 songs from the soundtracks of some of Scorsese's movie masterpieces.

"It really begins with the music for me. And once I hear the music, I mean, I really start to feel the story." - Martin Scorsese

TRACK LISTING

CD Tracklisting:
1. Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches (From Casino)
2. Timi Yuro - Hurt (From Casino)
3. Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea (From Good Fellas)
4. Dean Martin - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You (From Casino)
5. Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation) (From The Irishman)
6. Bo Diddley - Road Runner (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
7. Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange (From Casino)
8. Jimmy Smith - Walk On The Wild Side [part 1] (From Casino & The Color Of Money)
9. Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightning (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
10. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (From Mean Streets)
11. John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
12. Jerry Vale With Glenn Osser Orchestra - Al Di La (From The Irishman)
13. Eartha Kitt - C'est Si Bon (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
14. Johnny Mathis - It's Not For Me To Say (From Good Fellas)
15. Mina - Il Cielo In Una Stanza (From Good Fellas)
16. Ray Charles - Stella By Starlight (From Casino)
17. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (From The Irishman)
18. Dinah Washington - What A Difference A Day Made (From Casino)
19. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry (From Casino)
20. Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots - Cow Cow Boogie (From Raging Bull)
21. Elmore James - Dust My Broom (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
22. The Cadillacs - Speedo (From Good Fellas)
23. Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me (From Raging Bull)
24. Renato Carosone - Maruzzella (From Mean Streets)
25. Billy Ward And His Dominoes - Stardust (From Goodfellas)
26. The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night (From The Irishman)
27. Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy (From Good Fellas)

LP Tracklisting:
1. Tony Bennett - Rags To Riches (From Casino)
2. Timi Yuro - Hurt (From Casino)
3. Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea (From Good Fellas)
4. Dean Martin - You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You (From Casino)
5. Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation) (From The Irishman)
6. Bo Diddley - Road Runner (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
7. Mickey & Sylvia - Love Is Strange (From Casino)
8. Jimmy Smith - Walk On The Wild Side [part 1] (From Casino & The Color Of Money)
9. Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightning (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
10. The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (From Mean Streets)
11. John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
12. Jerry Vale With Glenn Osser Orchestra - Al Di La (From The Irishman)
13. Eartha Kitt - C'est Si Bon (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)
14. Johnny Mathis - It's Not For Me To Say (From Goodfellas)
15. Mina - Il Cielo In Una Stanza (From Goodfellas)
16. Ray Charles - Stella By Starlight (From Casino)
17. Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (From The Irishman)
18. Dinah Washington - What A Difference A Day Made (From Casino)
19. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry (From Casino)
20. Ella Fitzgerald & The Ink Spots - Cow Cow Boogie (From Raging Bull)
21. Elmore James - Dust My Broom (From The Wolf Of Wall Street)

An artist whose reputation has long been forged by his engagement and musical exchange with local scenes and cultures from across the world. Quantic’s vast discography of electronic releases spans two decades, ranging from focused solo productions and intimate collaborations to expansive ensemble projects. Now, the multi-instrumentalist, DJ, composer and producer Will Holland delivers his DJ-Kicks compilation, which fittingly radiates friends and family energy. Having worked and lived in the UK, US and Colombia, Quantic reached out to the many wide-ranging music connections he has made during his 20-plus-year career. “It’s not like writing an album; you’re at the mercy of what other people are creating," he reflects of the mix’s creation. “Fortunately, the homies’ submissions were of an extremely high calibre!” Gathering these artists' music together was a delight for Quantic, especially as he had personal connections with many of those who crafted them. The mix bursts with unreleased exclusives and places the art of curation at its core, giving the listeners space to go and dig more of the songs and sonics which resonate the most. Will Holland includes a glistening breadth of new material, including new music from Quantic alongside another of his aliases Sobredosis, creating a mix teeming with vitality.

Beyond raising profiles, the mix encapsulates Quantic’s tempo-changing DJing style which, over the past decade, has built him a strong community of fans. “It’s got a moody start and end, but a big portion is uplifting and joyous,” he says of the DJ-Kicks compilation’s sonic journey, “you’re going down a river and get off in a different place… it’s also a cool way to encapsulate, stylistically, what I’ve been up to as a DJ over the last few decades, while shining a light on people I admire”

This DJ-Kicks is the latest instalment in Quantic’s ever-evolving artistic trajectory, an accompaniment to those moments when the gloaming disappears into darkness. Will Holland’s longstanding dedication to a full range of melodic and percussive expression alongside continued musical collaboration is what makes his edition of DJ-Kicks such a rare beauty.

TRACK LISTING

1. JJ Whitefield Feat. Bonnie Behave - The Mind Is A Palace
2. The Heliocentrics - Minimal Engagement
3. Quantic - Dialect
4. Alfa Mist - In My Defence
5. JKriv Feat. Gabriel Oliveira - Pifeiro Malandro
6. Quantic - Twang
7. Frente Cumbiero - Michilero
8. Quantic - Theme From Selva (Remix)
9. Quantic - Eko Eko
10. Quantic - Motivic Retrograde (Live Version)
11. Eblis Alvarez, Meridian Brothers - Un Grande Nubarrón Se Alza En El Cielo
12. The Maghreban - Covent Garden
13. Anna Morgan - Throw Dat Azz
14. Ehua - Scintille
15. Turbo Sonidero - Kumbia ESSJ
16. Sobredosis - No Llores Por Mí

Third and final EP from Eros, and it's another mind-blowing four tracker of lost classics from the raw, decadent and formative birth of club music re-programmed for modern floors. This time the mysterious Eros focuses on pure Chicago house sounds from yesteryear. With the current obsession for slavishly retro reimaginings of a certain sort of Chi-Town sound (minimal, lush, strictly 808), it's nice to get back to original tracks here that have a certain amount of oomph to them. Track 1 features all the requisite Chicago house sounds (compressed bassline, squarewave acid, cheesy Korg M1 keyboard line, big fish little fish cardboard box groove, sirens... I reckon they just tried out all the drum machine presets on one tune!), plus a catchy vocal snippet. Track 2 sounds like Nitro Deluxe meets Inner City. Track 3 starts off typically house, then romps off on a disco-not-disco kinda slinky groove. Track 4 sounds like one of those late 80s Jive Bunny-esque sampladelic mash-ups featuring a whole host of underground house cuts - Italo or what?!

Well, it's fair to say that this little baby's had us in overdrive at Piccadilly HQ over the past couple of days. Back in 2011 (lordy, is that four years ago?!) the Eros edit series became frequent flyers in our collective record box, getting a hammering from Silvestre, Kickin' Pigeon, Dave Walker and myself (Patrick) in those glitter tinted, strobe lit days. But that was then and this is now. Can the Eros stable still bring the heat to your dancing feet? Hell yeah they can! Shifting the emphasis away from the electronic sleaze of early house music, EROS01X teleports straight into the heart of the disco supernova that started it all, so break out your spandex, soul glow your 'fro and get ready to dance. On the A-side, the mysterious Eros hits us with a many headed hybrid of Chic's "Dance Dance Dance" and at least one other disco cut, here providing some extra soulful vocals over Nile and Bernard's corking arrangement. Don't be misled, this cut does nothing world changing, it just does it right! Perfectly looped, chopped and structured, sublimely mixed and engineered and with just the right amount of mind melting frequency tweaks, this is gonna demolish dancefloors.

The B-side opens with the light and lively sounds of cowbell led percussion, before evolving into a killer disco funk groove packed with block party chatter and discotheque atmospherics. Now, where the Chic rework on the A-side just rode that groove forever, this cut sees our editor totally flip the script, soaking the track in echo, rocking the LPF, dropping reverb, chopping in a little plate delay and arming the rave sirens as he constructs the best disco edit I've heard in god knows how long. Amazing stuff! The B2 keeps the fire burning with a live and loopy rework of Isaac Hayes' "I Can't Turn Around" complete with pianos, clipped vocals and some truly lysergic flanger abuse. This is absolutely essential dancefloor tackle, and I for one will be rinsing this for years to come. Be warned!

Picture the scene, The year 2000 has passed and the new millenium is just getting underway - A new scene explodes onto the nation's Indie Dancefloors - some called it Indie Sleaze, Nu Rave, Future Disco or even Electroclash – ‘Strobes in Space’ takes you back to a time when the Indie kids re-discovered the joys of dancing, raving and having fun at Indie clubs. Day-Glo, Light Sticks, Baggy T-Shirts and Hedonism on the Dance Floors - welcome to Strobes in Space!

When the Indie Dance / Nu Rave scene crashed onto the dancefloors and ignited the youth of the time it seemed like uber cool and incredible new bands were appearing from all corners of the globe almost every day. An explosion of creativity and excitement flooded the clubs and airwaves. From the UK you had bands like Bloc Party, Klaxons, Test Icicles, Playgroup, Simian Mobile Disco. Coming out of NYC you had the likes of LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Fischerspooner. From France you had Phoenix from Versailles and Black Strobe coming out of Paris. DJ / Producer Tiga from Canada, Digitalism from Hamburg Germany, Cut Copy from Melbourne Australia, and from Belgium Soulwax and Goose, and even spreading to South America with CSS coming out of Sao Paolo, Brazil. It really was a global scene.

Two-Piers Records brings you a snapshot of that scene at the time on their latest compilation ‘Strobes in Space’. Spanning across 3 x LPs, 30 tracks and artists. Hopefully it has captured a slice of the excitement and creativity of the time, and this compilation makes you feel joyful, happy and you just want to get Up, Dance and have Fun!

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Two-Piers, legends of the historical curation, return; paying tribute to that embryonic time, when turntables famously outsold guitars, your boyfriend ditched his guitar for a synthesizer, and the smiley face emblem had a 2nd coming. Me and my crew shunned nu rave in 2006 (we were hardcore techno heads you see), but looking back through that rose-tinted lens of nostalgia, you can clearly see the inspired and boundary breaking energies taking place. Not only that, for the first time since '92 it really did unite the tribes. Indie kids started necking pills and die hard ravers started going to gigs! A wonderfully fruitful time, spotlighted brilliantly by Two-Piers here.

TRACK LISTING

Vinyl Tracklist:
A1) New Young Pony Club – Ice Cream
A2) Bloc Party – Banquet (Phones Disco Remix)
A3) Datarock – Fa-Fa-Fa
A4) LCD Soundsystem – Tribulations
A5) TokTok & Soffy O – Missy Queen’s Gonna Die
B1) Justice V Simian – We Are Your Friends
B2) Digitalism – Zdarlight
B3) Soulwax – NY Excuse
B4) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix Radio Edit)
B5) Klaxons – Two Receivers
C1) The Rapture – Sister Saviour (DFA Vocal Remix)
C2) Goose – Black Gloves
C3) Simian Mobile Disco – Hustler
C4) Test Icicles – What’s Your Damage (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)
C5) CSS – Let’s Make Love And Listen To Death From Above
C6) We Have Band – Hear It In The Cans
D1) Fujiya & Miyagi – Knickerbocker
D2) Friendly Fires – Jump In The Pool
D3) Playgroup – Make It Happen
D4) Tiga – You Gonna Want Me
D5) Tom Vek – I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
D6) Shit Disco – OK

Bonus Vinyl – Limited Edition Deluxe
E1) Zongamin – Bongo Song
E2) Black Strobe – Italian Fireflies
E3) Fischerspooner – Emerge
E4) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Satan Said Dance
F1) Phoenix – 1901
F2) The Killers – Mr Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke Radio Remix)
F3) Cut Copy – Going Nowhere
F4) !!! – Me And Guiliani Down By The School Yard – A True Story

2CD Tracklist:
CD1
1) New Young Pony Club – Ice Cream
2) Bloc Party – Banquet (Phones Disco Remix)
3) Datarock – Fa-Fa-Fa
4) LCD Soundsystem – Tribulations
5) TokTok & Soffy O – Missy Queen’s Gonna Die
6) Justice V Simian – We Are Your Friends
7) Digitalism – Zdarlight
8) Soulwax – NY Excuse
9) Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix Radio Edit)
10) Klaxons – Two Receivers
11) The Rapture – Sister Saviour (DFA Vocal Remix)
12) Goose – Black Gloves
13) Simian Mobile Disco – Hustler
14) Test Icicles – What’s Your Damage (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)
15) CSS – Let’s Make Love And Listen To Death From Above
CD2
1) We Have Band – Hear It In The Cans
2) Fujiya & Miyagi – Knickerbocker
3) Friendly Fires – Jump In The Pool
4) Playgroup – Make It Happen (Full Length Version) **
5) Tiga – You Gonna Want Me
6) Tom Vek – I Ain’t Saying My Goodbyes
7) Shit Disco – OK
8) Zongamin – Bongo Song
9) Black Strobe – Italian Fireflies
10) Fischerspooner – Emerge
11) Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Satan Said Dance
12) Phoenix – 1901
13) The Killers – Mr Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke Radio Remix)
14) Cut Copy – Going Nowhere
15) !!! – Me And Guiliani Down By The School Yard – A True Story
** Exclusive Version To CD Format 

Pavilion are proud to announce a new compilation 'Break the Glass, Burn the Cage (The Sound of Indie Punk Rock)'. This compilation celebrates all that is Indie and Punk. Immerse yourself in cramped and sweaty grassroots venues with these bands’ electrifying guitar riffs, infectious basslines and voices that require being heard. Featuring standout tracks from Lime Garden, SPRINTS, Lambrini Girls, Sunflower Bean, English Teacher, Dream Wife, Panic Shack, Big Joanie and more, this compilation channels the raw energy and rebellious spirit that can only be acquired through caring deeply about the injustices and hatred seen in this world. It is a sonic journey through the angst, passion, fun and freedom found through “sticking it to the Man”.

'Break the Glass, Burn the Cage (The Sound of Indie Punk Rock)' is announced coinciding with International Women’s Day 2025 as a charity record, and all the tracks on this record have kindly been donated by the bands for free. This means that for every sale, the entirety of the profits will go to our two chosen charities that do their utmost to help women and girls from all backgrounds and ages, covering everything from domestic abuse, bereavement, homelessness and war - Brighton Women's Centre & War Child.

TRACK LISTING

1. SPRINTS – Up And Comer
2. English Teacher – R&B (Theo Verney Version)
3. Lime Garden – Clockwork
4. ĠENN – Reprise (That Girl)
5. Panic Shack – I Don’t Really Like It
6. Big Joanie – Taut
7. Kynsy – Stereo Games
8. Du Blonde - TV Star
9. Prima Queen – Ugly
10. Housewife – I Lied
11. Pom Pom Squad – Street Fighter
12. Jopy – Graveyard Romance
13. Lambrini Girls – Company Culture
14. Dream Wife – Room 341
15. Queen Cult – Be Better
16. Sunflower Bean – Teach Me To Be Bad

Acid Jazz presents a very special compilation marking the 40th Anniversary of group label Countdown Records. Countdown was originally founded by Eddie Piller, Maxine Conroy and Terry Rawlings and distributed by legendary UK independent Stiff Records. The label reflected the burgeoning Mod revival scene of the mid ‘80s, alongside a vibrant New Wave sound, as Ed began to find his way as a label executive. It was a fresh and unique take on Mod that attempted to place the scene’s main acts in the mainstream world. It almost worked too. But despite the brilliance of the signings, it was tripped up by the demise of Stiff, and the corporate domination of the mid-80s charts. Lessons would be learned and applied with Piller’s next label Acid Jazz, where Countdown refugees such as James Taylor, and Mother Earth’s Chris White went on to greater success. This collection tells the label’s story through the best of its musical output, from mainstays such as Makin’ Time, The Prisoners and The Kick, alongside classics and and rarities from their groundbreaking compilations, from which this release in turn takes inspiration.

TRACK LISTING

1. Pump It Up – Makin’ Time
2. Whenever I’m Gone – The Prisoners
3. I Can’t Let Go – The Kick
4. Falling For You – Long Tall Shorty
5. I Don’t Need No Doctor – Fast Eddie
6. Guilty – The All Jacks
7. The More That I Teach You – The Prisoners
8. Here’s My Number Baby – Makin’ Time
9. Dreams Come True – The Combine
10. Don’t Ever Change – The Ambassadors
11. Stuck On The Edge Of A Blade
12. Ivor The Engine Driver – The Daggermen

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

Revered as one of London’s ‘leading disco labels’, The Disco Express slows no signs of slowing down. Steaming in HOT with with seven Summer sizzlers, the much loved label serves up certified dance floor heat ahead of the sunny season.

Oozing in top tier quality, the Summer Heatwave vinyl compilation encompasses the best new music forthcoming on The Disco Express. Including superb remixes by the scintillating Bosq and Dr Packer, Summer Heatwave features 100% original music by label regulars Magnolia, Maryag, Rayowa, Third Attempt and label boss Bustin’ Loose.

Pulsating with pure infectious Summer grooves, this compilation is truly essential for Disco, Nu-Disco and House music lovers worldwide.

TRACK LISTING

A1. La Felix - Hot
A2. Maryag - Mundial
A3. Borka & The Gang - Tem Que Sonhar (Bosq Remix)
B1. Rayowa - Can You Feel The Love (Dr Packer Remix)
B2. Magnolia - Jacuzzi Sunset
B3. Bustin’ Loose - Pharaoh’s Lean Time
B4. Third Attempt - See You

Chet Baker Re:Imagined, a collection of songs recorded by a varied selection of international talent to celebrate the legacy of one of the most unique, charismatic and influential figures in the history of jazz. Released to mark the 70th anniversary of seminal album Chet Baker Sings, the 15-track compilation presents modern reworkings of the trumpeter and singer’s repertoire and underscores the enduring influence of one of 20th century music’s most creative artists.

Featuring an array of international artists spanning R&B, pop, soul and jazz. British artists dodie, Matt Maltese, Matilda Mann, Joel Culpepper, Ife Ogunjobi, Hohnen Ford, Eloise and Puma Blue line up alongside Benny Sings from the Netherlands, Canada’s Stacey Ryan, American artists Delaney Bailey and Mxmtoon, South Korean Sara Kang and Australian-Filipino grentperez. These musicians, singers, songwriters and beat-makers all sit within a fast-emerging scene and together they cast Baker’s sublime melodies against a contemporary sound canvas marked by a spectrum of acoustic and electronic colours, artful, impassioned improvisation and richly layered production.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
1. Look For The Silver Lining - Joel Culpepper
2. That Old Feeling - Eloise
3. I’m Old Fashioned - Sarah Kang
4. I Get Along Without You Very Well - Hohnen Ford
5. There Will Never Be Another You - Matilda Mann
6. Old Devil Moon - Dodie
7. It’s Always You - Puma Blue
8. I’ve Never Been In Love Before - Poppy Daniels

Side B
1. Speak Low - Ife Ogunjobi
2. Time After Time - Benny Sings
3. Like Someone In Love - Stacey Ryan
4. My Funny Valentine - Matt Maltese
5. I Fall In Love Too Easily - Mxmtoon
6. But Not For Me - Grentperez
7. While My Lady Sleeps - Delaney Bailey

Townies, homecoming queens, and big men on campus manifest a homegrown and revolutionary sound in Civil Rights-era Greensboro. Among presidential hopefuls and future astronauts, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, located in Greensboro, was a hotbed of black excellence, activism, and raw talent. At the helm of a half-dozen labels, local yokel Walter Grady assembled a rotating cast of townies, homecoming queens, and big men on campus to manifest a scintillating sound that was both homegrown and revolutionary. 'Eccentric Soul: The Linco Label' compiles melodic milestones from the birthplace of the civil rights movement.

TRACK LISTING

1. Gin And The Gents - Dreams For Sale
2. Four Wheel Drive - Fussin’ & Cussin’
3. Ronn Feaster - Don’t Laugh In My Face And Steal My Man
4. The Opells - Day And Time
5. The Versatile Gents - You’ve Blown My Mind
6. The Blenders - Nothin’ But A Party
7. Gin And The Gents - Boy And Girl
8. Cathy Smith - Baby, You Got It
9. Electric Express - Life Ain’t Easy
10. Bryant Headen - Guess I Better Move On
11. Roy Roberts Experience - Stop (Watch What You Doing To Me)
12. The Opells - You Know I Love You
13. Gin And The Gents - Could This Be Love
14. The Party Brothers - Let Me Be The One
15. Soul Hustlers - Super Party
16. John McCain - They Call Me The Man
17. Second Movement - People Get Down
18. True Transfusion - No Communication
19. EW Funktionäre - Disco Spirit
20. Roy Roberts Experience - I Can’t Go On (Without Your Love)
21. Inner City Funktion - Don’t You Need Someone Like Me (I Can Set Your Love Free)
22. Bridge - Stick Your Finger In The Ground (And Turn The World Around)
23. Human Blood - Blood City Funk
24. EW Funktionäre - Noah
25. Rufus Thompson - What’s Happening To My World (Extended Version)
26. Human Blood - She Makes My Temperature Rise (Because She’s Bad)

Kicking off a new edit series on E Soul Cultura, head honcho Luke Una hands over the keys to three secret weapon edits of transcendental dancefloor tackle.

Having spent a lifetime getting his hands dirty digging in crates, Luke's collection of off-the-beaten-track gems is second to none. For this three-track E Soul edit release, Luke delivers a one-way ticket to the outer reaches of the universe soaking up sounds from Barbados, the UK and Cameroon along the way. Strap in for a triple threat of signature Luke Una edits reworking Ella Andall, Slick Mission and Manu Dibango for the modern dancefloor.

Up first, Luke twists and tweaks the Caribbean radiance of Ella Andall 'My Spirit Is Music', enriching this high- energy heater. Speaking about the track he said, "It's a remarkable, '90s, swerve ball, machine soul, afrobeat groove from Barbados. Incredibly rare, but most importantly it's a wonderful fusion of drum machine and this almost carnival- like feel to this afrobeat rhythm that just turns it into the outer cosmos."

Following that, Luke gets suitably cosmic on the dub dials with his 5am Shabeen Proto House Edit of Slick Mission 'Times Up'. Produced by Jerry Pike of Atmosfear / Elite Records fame, Luke recounts, "This is a very much missed slice of UK house pressure which has its foot firmly in a proto-house feel. Very DIY, rough and raw - it's an absolute gem. This is one that has definitely escaped most eyes."

Last but not least, it's a stop in Cameroon shining a light on the legendary Manu Dibango and his cover of 'Jingo' featuring King Sunny Ade. "Their version of 'Jingo' takes the original classic into a whole new level of outer space, afro brilliance . It's such a beautiful cover and really turns the track into something else. The musicianship and vibes just scream out. Oddly no one really seems to know it."

Three certified winners from Luke's underground arsenal, reworked, refined and ready to be deployed on any dancefloor when the feeling hits.

TRACK LISTING

1. Ella Andall - My Spirit Is Music (Luke Una's Machine Soul Tops Off Edit)
2. Slick Mission - Times Up (Luke Una's 5am Shabeen Proto House Edit)
3. Manu Dibango Ft King Sunny Ade - Jingo (Luke Una's Dancing In Outer Space Edit)

Kermit the Frog made his very first television appearance in 1955, and seventy years later, we’re celebrating him and all of The Muppets in their seven decades of singing, dancing and making people happy! To commemorate this anniversary, 'The Muppets: The Green Album' is now available for the first time on green vinyl, with a special message from Kermit the Frog.

TRACK LISTING

1. OK Go - Muppet Show Theme Song
2. Weezer - Rainbow Connection
3. The Fray - Mahna Mahna
4. Alkaline Trio - Movin' Right Along
5. My Morning Jacket - Our World
6. Amy Lee - Halfway Down The Stairs
7. Sondre Lerche - Mr. Bassman
8. The Airborne Toxic Event - Wishing Song
9. Brandon Saller - Night Life
10. Andrew Bird - Bein' Green
11. Matt Nathanson - I Hope That Something Better Comes Along
12. Rachael Yamagata - I'm Going To Go Back There Someday

Chichester Hospital Radio presents Volume 2 of 'All Soundtracks Great and Small' - a 2CD set of music largely sourced from production music libraries, whose recordings have been used for decades as themes and incidental music on film, television and radio transmissions.

The first CD features a selection of television themes past and present, the second CD begins with music tracks used to accompany the BBC's Pages from Ceefax transmissions followed by themes and incidental music from BBC2's Trade Test Colour Films of the late 1960s and early 1970s, which were broadcast during the day to promote the new colour television service in-between Test Card transmissions during what was billed in the Radio Times as a Closedown period.

The CD includes music composed by Vladimir Cosma, Johnny Scott, Keith Mansfield, Jack Trombey, Les Reed, Alexandra Harwood, Debbie Wiseman, Brian Bennett, Syd Dale and Alan Hawkshaw.

TRACK LISTING

CD1 Tracklisting:
1. BBC1 News 1970's Opening Theme - The Peter Hope Orchestra
2. The Adventures Of Don Quick Theme - The Pandora Orchestra
3. America's Major League Baseball Theme - The European Sound Stage Orchestra
4. A Horseman Riding By Theme - The New Festival Orchestra
5. Ensemble Theme - The London Studio Players
6. Cuckoo In The Nest Theme - The All Electric Steam Radio Band
7. Seeing And Doing Theme - Paul Hart
8. Junior Showtime Theme - The International Studio Orchestra
9. Tarrant On TV Theme - The European Sound Stage Orchestra
10. For The Record Theme - The Pandora Orchestra
11. World Cup Fanfare 1974 - Orchester Werner Drexler
12. Whose Baby? Theme - Richard Myhill Group
13. Compact Theme - Roger Roger And His Champs-Elysees Orchestra
14. It's Maths Theme - John Leach
15. Hot Line Theme - Les Reed Combo
16. Rugby Special Theme - Brian Bennett Group
17. Miss Jones And Son Theme - Roger Webb Group
18. Training Dogs The Woodhouse Way Theme - Sam Fonteyn
19. Whicker's World 1980's Theme - Graham De Wilde
20. Did You See...? Theme - Francis Monkman
21. Punch Line Theme - Ole Jensen And His Music
22. How We Used To Live Theme - De Wolfe Ensemble
23. Playground - The Bruton Players
24. All Creatures Great And Small Theme (Channel 5) - Alexandra Harwood
25. Love Your Weekend (Walk On The Wild Side Theme) - Oliver Ledbury
26. Woman's Hour 1970 Theme - The New Elizabethans
27. Beryl's Lot Theme - Orchestre Paul Piot
28. The Big Match Theme - The European Sound Stage Orchestra
29. Children's Hospital Theme - Debbie Wiseman
30. Guinness Test Card Advert Music - The Norman Candler Magic Strings
31. The Trygon Factor Theme - Peter Thomas Orchestra
32. Maths Counts Theme - The Bruton Players
33. The Telephone At Work Theme - The London Studio Group
34. Dave Allen At Large Theme - The European Sound Stage Orchestra
35. Winner Takes All Theme - Jim Lawless
36. Mathscore Theme - The Regency Players
37. The Fenn Street Gang Theme (Ragamuffin) - The Pandora Orchestra
38. BBC1 News 1970's Closing Theme - The Peter Hope Orchestra

CD2 Tracklisting:
1. Jumpin' Jupiter - The Frank Chacksfield Orchestra
2. The Very First Smile - Syd Dale And His Orchestra
3. Lucky In Love - Kapono Beamer With The Sonoton Film Orchestra
4. Le Coup Du Parapluie Theme - Vladimir Cosma And His Orchestra
5. Who's To Blame - The Frank Chacksfield Orchestra
6. Coast To Coast - Rhodos
7. Rio By Moonlight - Gerhard Daum Group
8. L'As Des As Theme - Vladimir Cosma And His Orchestra
9. Remember - Kookie Freeman
10. Young People - The Guy Gollasch Combo
11. It's My Turn Today - The Philharmonic Pop Orchestra
12. Rosella - The Frank Chacksfield Orchestra
13. Andalusian Dance - Nick Ingman Orchestra
14. Hop Bop - Andre Ceccarelli Et Bernard Arcadio
15. Romance For Julia - The George Hermann Orchestra And Chorus
16. Breezy - Marco Ribaldi
17. Septieme Ciel - Vladimir Cosma And His Orchestra
18. Highland Playground Theme - Jack Wolfe And His Orchestra
19. Tough Guys - The International Studio Group
20. The Grass Growers Theme - The Crawford Dance Orchestra
21. Silent Service - Reg Tilsley And The London Big Sound
22. Virevoltant - The Jazz Trio Paris
23. The Dairy Industry Closing Theme 1 - Jean-Claude Petit Et Son Orchestre
24. The Dairy Industry Closing Theme 2 - Jean-Claude Petit Et Son Orchestre
25. Snofari Theme - The International Studio Group
26. Belle Etoile - The Scottmen
27. The Eyelash - The Johnny Hawksworth Group

The 25 songs presented in 'Roots Rocking Zimbabwe - The Modern Sound of Harare' Townships 1975-1980' showcase the birth of the modern music industry in Zimbabwe and the explosion of creativity bands of the 1970s and 80s endlessly delivered.

It was a time of wild experimentation before established genres had crystallised. Rock, rumba, soul and traditional grooves all collide beautifully in this collection, which also includes never before released tracks by Thomas Mapfumo, Oliver Mtukudzi and many other Zimbabwean artists!

TRACK LISTING

1. Chiiko Chinotinetsa
2. Amai A Kwatu
3. Soweto Mujibha
4. Soul Scene
5. Anoshereketa
6. Nyaya Dzinonetsa
7. Hangaiwa
8. The Towering Inferno
9. Joburg Bound
10. Nyamutamba Naziwere
11. Engelina
12. Funky Reggae
13. Introduction
14. Yarira
15. Baby Please
16. Chistiuiti
17. Kwakaenda
18. No Delay
19. Kumalila Ngwenya
20. Shanga Yangu
21. Give It
22. Musikana
23. Taj Mahal
24. Viva Zimbabwe
25. Porter

fabric Records has enlisted Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita for the next instalment of its prestigious mix compilation series. 'fabric presents Carlita' will showcase her meticulous curation, featuring two new original tracks.

The double vinyl sampler features eight full length tracks taken from Carlita’s mix. Her two exclusives ‘Raf’ and ‘Stop Now’ are a brilliant representation of the pumping, upfront sounds contained within the vinyl and CD mix. Fans of Sally C's 'Big Chunker' series will have plenty to get excited about here! Other vinyl highlights include the shuddering "Emotion" by Toman and the fairground energy of 'Strobe' by Alex Metric and Ten Ven.

Meanwhile, across the high energy CD mix we have D Stone's aptly named 'Banggg' creating a carnival energy with its samba whistles and 90s style gated vox and instrumentation. Garrett David tickles the terraces with a louche tech-house track and to be honest, that big room flavour is carrying right the way through the mix until the very last track decimates said terrace with rolling congas and deep bass on 'Tzu-Mani' by Aldo Cadiz & Butano.

Beyond the club and festival circuit, Carlita is a leading figure at the intersection of music and fashion. She’s been featured in British Vogue and on the cover of Vogue Italia, performed at exclusive events for Louis Vuitton, Versace, and Fendi, and curated performances featuring The Blessed Madonna and Heron Preston at her own multi-sensory Senza Fine parties. Most recently, she collaborated with Audemars Piguet to mark the release of her debut album, Sentimental.

I have to say this is one of the best fabric mixes we've had for a while! Carlita is on fire! 

TRACK LISTING

Vinyl Tracklisting: .
A1. Andre Zimmer & Carlita - Raf 
A2. Toman - Emotion 
B1. Alex Metric & Ten Ven - Strobe 
B2. Alinka - Deep Into The Vibe 
C1. Carlita - Stop Now 
C2. Butch & Martin Rizolla - Burning Terrace 
D1. Jesse Maas - Gross Weight 
D2. Aldo Cadiz & Andre Butano - Tzu-Mani (Paco Osuna & Fer BR Remix) 

CD Tracklisting: 
1. Easttown - Wavy 
2. Garrett David - Mi Casa Ft. Maudi 
3. Jesse Maas - Gross Weight 
4. Mehdi M - Funky Version 
5. Toman - Emotion 
6. Carlita - Stop Now 
7. Alex Metric & Ten Ven - Strobe 
8. Alinka - Deep Into The Vibe 
9. D Stone - Banggg 
10. Andre Zimmer & Carlita - Raf 
11. Prunk - Heat 
12. Butch & Martin Rizolla - Burning Terrace 
13. Aldo Cadiz & Andre Butano - Tzu-Mani (Paco Osuna & Fer BR Remix) 

Fledging label Soul Quest return with number eleven in the series. House heads take note!
The A side opens proceedings with three emotive house numbers, with label co-founder Max Sinàl and King Crowney’s track ‘Intentions’ landing first. A smooth, soul-laden progression, with subtly placed muted trumpet throughout. From the ethereal vocal lines of Liv East through to the gentle breeze of the chords, this one is Soul Quest to its core.

Co-founder SIxm Sol lands next with ’NYBB’, a percussive groover that once again demonstrates a deft level of subtle interplay within the melodic layers. Dreamy vocal lines hit all the right notes alongside a blend of atmospheric pads and tinkling jazzy notes.

Wrapping up the A side, Hitch 93 presents ‘Uno, Dos, Tres, Four’, which features an ear worm of a chord progression weaves its way around a rock solid percussive foundation, as the vocals chime out through the middle that helps craft a deeply hypnotic atmosphere.

The B Side opens up with Rob Redford and his track ‘Garden Party’. This track focuses around an inspired ‘everybody loves the sunshine’ sample, and exudes big level, blue sky energy, with hands in the air feels throughout as the dance shifts with smiles all round.

Two prime house steppers land next, with ‘The Blues Kitchen’ by Soul Groove presenting a top quality drum pattern that entices whilst the vocal lines and engrossing melodic section wrapping the dance around its little finger; and finally, ‘Edith’ by Flying Moth may be short but its ever so sweet - skipping stepped grooves interlaced with a bass line that thuds to the rhythms of the heart, whilst the melodies atop stir the emotions ever so delicately.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Rrrrreal soulful house music, Soul Quest's rich roster has a strong identity and cohesion throughout; almost deliberately straying away from fly-by-night fashions and sticking true to their deep and soulful remit. Top stuff and a label to keep an eye for sure.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Max Sinal X Kingcrowney Ft. Liv East - Intentions 
A2. Slxm Sol - NYBB
A3. Hitch 93 - Uno, Dos, Tres, Four

B1. Rob Redford - Garden Party
B2. Soul Groove - Blues Kitchen
B3. Flying Moth - Edit 

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

After the incredible success of the film Easy Rider, Dennis Hopper was given complete freedom to direct and star in the bizarre, surrealist The Last Movie – released in 1971. Filmed in a drug fuelled haze in Peru with Hopper, Peter Fonda, Kris Kristofferson, Dean Stockwell, Michelle Phillips, Russ Tamblyn, and Samuel Fuller – there has never been a soundtrack to this film until now! Featuring the first ever performances of Kristofferson’s legendary “Me and Bobby McGee” plus sublime country-folk songs from John Buck Wilkin, Peruvian folk & dance music – all recorded live on set in Peru – nothing was overdubbed! Plus, provocative movie dialogue from Dennis Hopper, Sam Fuller and others – coupled with the ambient sounds of the mountains and villages of South America – reissue producer Pat Thomas and Hopper Estate archivist Jessica Hundley have assembled a groovy listening experience that will melt minds. Packaging includes rare vintage photos, detailed liner notes, et al. The Last Movie audio recordings are being released for the first time on CD taken from the original movie reels!

TRACK LISTING

1 Opening Scene
2 Good For Nothing Is Good Enough For Me
3 Me And Bobby McGee
4 The Party Walk
5 Billy Don't Shoot
6 Rolling
7 La Di Da
8 Daydream
9 Conversation
10 Only Once
11 I'm The Hottest
12 Un Baracho, Baracho
13 Maria Suenas, Dos Claveles
14 Chinchero Chant
15 Sympathetic Scarecrow
16 Music!
17 The Final Procession
18 Only Once
19 Boo-hoo In Tinseltown 

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

This package includes

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

STAFF COMMENTS

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

TRACK LISTING

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

7"

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

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

Tape Compilation

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

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

Japan’s cult, half-forgotten goldmine DD. Records opened and closed within a few frantic years. In that short time (from 1980 to 1985), they released exactly 222 cassettes (and a handful of vinyl records) of the strangest, boldest, most arresting and addictively subversive music within their social and creative circles.

Each of their cassette releases came with abstract, xerographic artwork, often created by the musician themselves, while the label’s recorded output encompassed avant-punk, Cubist ambient music, sound collage, pop concréte, jazz-prog, early computer music, and anything else their roster cared to throw at them. Housed in sleeves of found imagery taken from classical and Medieval literature, contemporary and historic photography, science textbooks, magazines, homemade erotica, and endless more, these records reveal not only the strength of the community the label had fostered, but also the insular self-reference and in-jokes that kept the music from outsiders for decades.

Two facets of DD. Records shine through even this unique story: firstly, they were friends. Founder T. [Tadashi] Kamada formed the label alone, but it wasn’t long before he was joined by like-minded allies T. [Teruo] Nakamura, K. [Koshiro] Yoshimatsu, K. [Keiichi] Usami, and T. [Takafumi] Isotani, among a few others. All were contributors to Kamada’s tape-trading network The Recycle Circle, formed at the University of Yamanashi, most of its members at the time around 20 years old. Their bond was a love of exploratory sounds and a hunger for deeper excavations into the tunnels and caves of experimental music. “An independent, private circle where members who owned expensive records or rare imported vinyl with limited distribution could send a cassette tape and a return postage stamp to dub the record back to each other for free,” Usami explains, in interview with Jon Dale for Bandcamp Daily.

Secondly, the aforementioned cassettes remained almost entirely unavailable to the world outside Japan, with only a single US retailer engaged to carry the releases. Forty plus years hence, many of the records have been lost to time, but occasionally surface when (so writes an online observer) “a private collector has a medical bill to cover.” A German archivist, Jorg Öpitz, is primarily (and almost exclusively) responsible for the entire English-language directory of the label’s output, cataloguing online surviving and lost cassettes with completist dedication. Largely autodidactic and almost always hermetic, this company of hobbyist and amateur (and in many cases, totally untrained) musicians rarely performed live. Many of them collaborated remotely, sending home-recorded tapes and collaged artwork in the post. “[We were] isolated from the rest of the [Japanese] indie movement,” Usami remembers. Strangely, and sadly for many, Tadashi Kamada has completely retired from public view. According to one-time collaborators, it is likely he is unaware of the cult following his label has garnered over the decades. Some sources point to a successful career in consumer electronics, a family, and a contented indifference to his early experiments in record label curation. But no-one seems certain about these details, none of which has harmed the image of a label that revels in mythmaking. An artefact left behind was Disk Musik.

Though compilations were not unknown to DD. Records, vinyl was rare. Only a handful of Kamada titles - presumably self-funded - were released on vinyl, right at the start of the label’s life, and it is not until 1985 and Disk Musik that the format reemerges. It appears to be their final release: a parting gift to neatly bookend five feverish years of new music, rubber stamping their creative identity. In the twenty-first century, the second hand market for original copies is limited to scarce private sales at seriously hefty prices. There are endless and curious gems within. 

TRACK LISTING

1. Circadian Rhythm - Shela
2. Kum - One Day With Kakusuko
3. 10T - Israel
4. Abnormal Sex - NHK
5. T. Isotani - 1/2 Orange
6. Mask - In And Out
7. Mosque Of Torment - Ceramic Dance
8. T. Tukimoto - Did The Thought Of Love Surpass Everything?
9. T. Kamada - Muzikapart
10. Y. Tabata - Summer Initiation
11. Cat Dog - Grain
12. Young Hormones - Egg
13. K. Usami - Soma Illusion

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

STAFF COMMENTS

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRACK LISTING

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