Archive for the Genres Category
Tenderlonious “On Flute” (22a)
Long awaited repress of Tenderlonious’ groundbreaking On Flute EP, originally released back in 2016. This stunning six track EP demonstrates how diverse Tenderlonious’s musicianship is as he embellishes each song with his signature flute sound. Ghana sets the pace of the record with up-tempo afro beats, complimented by keys, strings, […]
Fat Freddy’s Drop “Special Edition Vol. 1” (The Drop)
New Zealand juggernaut Fat Freddy’s Drop return with a new studio album, ‘Special Edition Part 1’, due for digital release on 15th November, with 2LP Vinyl and CD following up on 10th January. The 45rpm vinyl edition is produced with a different track order across four sides and promises to […]
Bewwip “E Drive” (Analogical Force)
A very special 12Inch for people who appreciate it. Long time following Bewwip’s footsteps, the encounter between us was only a matter of time. We cannnnnot overstate our love for this elusive artist and we bring it proudly. Welcome sir 4rd. A+++ stuff for those who know.
RAMZi “Multiquest Niveau 1: Camoufle” (FATi)
The Grey world seems still. To the untrained eye the very briefest shimmers of light do nothing to break this mirage, they pose little threat to the zombi’s sense of reality. RAMZi is moving, unseen. At this stage the workings of it’s plan is cloaked in camouflé. This time, under […]
Mr Concept “November” (Platform 23)
Concept City was a low-key release in 1985 that surfaced on Cordelia Records, an underground favourite for lovers of esoteric ruminations from bedroom producers tinkering with technology. That makes it no surprise this reissue of work from Mr Concept appears on Platform 23, the perfect home for such charming collages […]
Shlomo “Bad Vibes” (Friends Of Friends Music)
From the first glimpses of Henry Laufer’s work as Shlohmo, it was clear that the LA native and visual artist turned self-taught musician was onto something. With an effortless grasp on sound design, Laufer combines deceptively simple and emotive melodies, subtle bass drops and swinging slow motion drums. His early […]
Chaos In The CBD “Come Together” (In Dust We Trust)
Peckham-based DJ and producer duo Chaos In The CBD have announced their new 12” ‘Come Together / Digital Sound’ on their In Dust We Trust imprint. Consisting of New Zealand brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales, the duo’s new release features two excellently crafted club cuts that display their flair for […]
Octal Industries “Julia Sets” (Kontakt)
Black repress. Octal Industries returns from hiatus as a solo artist after several succesful releases teaming up with fellow Thule artist OHM. This release is dedicated to his signature sound which is the perfect mix between Detroit dubtechno and stone cold Icelandic chords recollecting the vibe of his early collaboration […]
Unknown Mobile “Mobile Sorcery” (Planet Euphorique)
Levi Bruce, aka Unknown Mobile, has been a prominent figure of the Canadian Underground for quite some time He resides in Montreal and has contributed to a number of North American labels. It seems only natural that he is the next release on Planet Euphorique. “Mobile Sorcery” could be his […]
R. Campana & D. Reggi “Sequence Unity” (A Colourful Storm)
Classic. A Colourful Storm compiles three tracks from the vaults of R. Campana & D. Reggi, two producers active in the early 2000’s who released EP’s on First Cut and, more notably, Groovepressure (home to Stopouts, A² and Robin Ball). Three-track EP revived from a period of European underground club […]
Clear Light “Clear Light” (Sundazed)
The sole psychedelic ’67 testament by the LSD-inspired L.A. band is a frenzy of double drumming, serpentine acid guitar, crunchy fuzz bass, and carnival-clatter keyboards. Featuring the heavy-on-the-paranoia “Mr. Blue,” as well as a bonus track not included on the original LP, and pressed on clear vinyl! The sole psychedelic […]
East Village “Hotrod Hotel” (Slumberland)
East Village are one of the great lost bands, a group whose music has only grown in stature since their premature demise in the spring of 1991. Along with other legendary bands like Big Star and The Action, who also failed to fully stamp their mark whilst active, East Village […]
Silkworm “In The West” (Comedy Minus One)
“Authentic yet often ineffable greatness that would define Silkworm’s next 11 years of activity, the reissue of In The West is a grand corrective gesture with no expiration date.”- Andrew Earles This definitive reissue of Silkworm’s second album In the West marks its first appearance on vinyl. It has been […]
Pinegrove “Marigold” (Rough Trade)
Pinegrove’s new album begins with a breath and ends with a shimmering exhalation. In between is Marigold, an urgent, multivalent meditation—and an expanded take on the blend of alt-country, indie rock and cerebral humanism that’s inspired the band’s ardent fan community. Marigold marks their Rough Trade Records debut, offering what […]
The Pale Saints “The Comforts Of Madness” (4AD)
On the eve of a post-Thatcherite Britain, the Pale Saints, alongside the likes of Lush, Ride and Slowdive, were ushering in a new wave of British indie. And in 4AD, they found a perfect home for their music – an exciting & undeniable meld of noise and dream-pop. Their debut […]
Georgia “Seeking Thrills” (Domino)
Seeking Thrills is a sharply paced and fascinating album, packed with injections of lightness and fun paired with rich, bubbling melodies. Georgia is reminding you of the altitude of your last real thrill, and when we turn the record on, we’re there again, aching for more.
Algiers “There Is No Year” (Matador)
Algiers return in 2020 with third album There Is No Year, on Matador Records. There is No Year solidifies and expands upon the doom-laden soul of their foundation, toward an even more epic, genre-reformatting sound, one somehow suspended in the amber of “a different era,” as described by guitarist Lee […]
Jimi Hendrix “Songs for Groovy Children : The Fillmore East Concerts” (Legacy)
Songs For Groovy Children assembles all four concerts from New Year’s Eve 1969 and New Year’s Day 1970. Presented in their original performance sequence and encompassing 43 tracks across 8 LPs, the set boasts over two dozen tracks that have either never before been released commercially . The lavish package […]
Original Soundtrack “Midsommar” (Milan)
Midsommar is the sophomore film written and directed by Ari Aster (Hereditary). Starring Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor, the film follows a struggling couple traveling to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown for its fabled midsummer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent […]
Nine Inch Nails “With Teeth” (Nothing)
At long last, the definitive version of With Teeth, meticulously prepared by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & NIN art director, John Crawford. Remastered in 2019 on 180-gram vinyl, with lots of details attended to that you may never notice but we care about.
Miles Davis “The Legendary Prestige Quintet Sessions” (Craft)
The 42 tunes that make up Miles Davis’ famed quintet sessions – feat. John Coltrane, Red Garland, Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones – have nearly all become classics, and have resulted in several iconic albums. Originally released in 2006, this critically acclaimed collection returns to vinyl format. The final […]
Scott Gilmore “Two Bedroom Motel” (Crammed Disc)
Los Angeles based Scott Gilmore produces his own unique brand of seductive, beguiling and dreamy pop music, writing melodies, harmonies and counter melodies into his music to develop a sense of forward motion. Influenced by Eno, Cluster, Kraftwerk, YMO, as well as ’70’s and ’80’s Ethiopian Music and J.S. Bach, […]
Bill Fay “Countless Branches” (Dead Oceans)
Bill Fay returns with the third album in the celebrated second phase of his recording career. A prime Fay song is a deceptively simple thing which carries more emotional weight than its concision and brevity might imply. There are ten of these musical haikus on Countless Branches, as pointed and […]
Okay Kaya “Watch This Liquid Pour Itself” (Jagjaguwar)
In Okay Kaya songs, her world looks a lot like ours — Netflix, jetlag, vegan peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, lonely bowls of ramen, diet trends. But unlike ours, each of these vibrates and shimmers with deeper, darker meaning, with existential dread and desire for understanding. Through Norwegian-raised New […]