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LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Simon Keizer

Ruimte

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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Good Night, Whatever That Is

Architectural

12" | 2025 | Original (Turbo)

You & I Are Earth Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Years of simmering mutual admiration between Turbo and Architectural finally erupt with Good Night, Whatever That Is, the Asturian producer's first release on the label.

Nothing gets us hot and bothered like the prospect of featuring a true artist on Turbo. In fact, we are so f-ing jazzed to be working with techno genius Architectural that we even dropped scrappy “fun-house” producer Archie Textures from our roster to avoid confusion.

The Good Night, Whatever That Is EP imbues the timeless platonic forms of techno with an energy, craft and depth that will feel instantly familiar to anyone who has built a cathedral with their bare hands. And yet the unadulterated power of lead single “Steampunk” and the even-less-adulterated power of “Tubular Funk,” confirm that this release also has one foot squarely planted on the secular dance floor, coursing with the searing bio-fluids that drive and torment all sexual beings. Meanwhile, your deep human need for contrast will be sated by the IDM-ambient euphorics of “Eternity Land” and the highbrow breaks of “Rousing Rhythms”.

In the interest of exposing this work to as many thought-hungry minds as possible, we will be randomly hiding 10,000 copies of the EP on CD-R in bottles of Drakkar Noir energy drink at participating supermarkets throughout the Americas and Eurasia. Our hope is that this marks the moment many of you finally become teachable, fully accepting that getting razor-like shards of CD-R lodged in your throat is simply the price of admission to the Idea Man’s Ball.

Key Selling Points
-Architectural debuts on Turbo Recordings with a 6 pack of pure gems.
-Timeless dub techno, for the dancers.

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Anna B Savage

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (City Slang)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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You & I Are Earth Transparent Clear Vinyl Edition

Anna B Savage

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (City Slang)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Morricone:Once Upon A Time

Enea Leone

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Brilliant Classics)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Classical Music

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Metamatic - 45th Anniversary Grey Vinyl Edition

John Foxx

LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Metamatic)

26,99 €*

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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LP | 2025 | US | Original (Epic)

Mario

Glad You Came

34,99 €*

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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GRAMMY-nominated R&B hitmaker Mario returns with his sixth studio album, Glad You Came, produced by James Fauntleroy. Drawing inspiration from the timeless music of artists like Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, Mario commands his craft in a way that only a 20-year veteran can. With intimate storytelling and lush instrumentation, supported by emotive vocal performances, Mario invites listeners into his space and reintroduces himself as one of the genre's most game-changing artists.

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Lustro: Five Years Of Super Spicy Records Part 1 Translucent Red Vinyl Edition

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Super Spicy)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Super Spicy celebrates getting to five years old in the best way it knows how - with a new release, of course. This one comes on translucent re wax and brings together a blend of seasoned and fresh talent including Hotmood, Shalvoy, Diana Swan, Musta, Adam Nova and Uptown Funk. These tracks do a fine job of reflecting the label's dedication to innovation right from the off. Musta's 'Fresco' is a nice jumbled percussive disco funker, Hotmood's 'Ayaaa' rides on some electric synth waves and Shalvo's 'Dancin' is a smooth cruise for the midnight hours. On the flip side are three more vibrant and vivacious disco dancers for good times only.

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3LP | 2025 | EU | Original (One Little Independent)

Polly Paulusma

Wildfires

32,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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One Last Laugh In A Place Of Dying

The God Machine

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Virgin Music Las)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Cotton Crown Daffodil Yellow Vinyl Edition

The Tubs

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Trouble In Mind)

Cotton Crown Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Tubs' second album, Cotton Crown, sees the Celtic Jangle boyband venture into darker, more personalterritor y while continuing to hone their highly addictive brand of songcraft. It 's a true level up album whichsees the band expand their sonic palette to take in a kaleidoscopic range of influences: everything fromsoulful pub rock (Chain Reaction) to Husker Du aggression (One More Day) to melancholy sophisto-pop(Narcissist) gets a look in. As Pitchfork noted, The Tubs see jangle as a `vast world of moods and muses' andCotton Crown sees them continuing to explore this world and creating a distinctly Tub-ular sound in theprocess.This is in no small part down to Owen `O' Williams' vocal performance- often compared to a youngRichard Thomson- and his frank, bleakly funny lyric writing. Cotton Crown sees him delve further into hisfavourite themes of love-psychosis, unsympathetic mentally ill behaviour, and the humiliations of being amusician in London. This time around, however, there's a palpable sense of risk in his self assessments/confessions.No more so in the track's closing track Strange- an accounting of the clumsy, intrusive, well-meaningsocial interactions that took place in the period following the suicide of his mother (the folk singer CharlotteGreig.) As Williams says: "I'd tried a few times to write a song about it. The result had always seemed eithermawkish, simplifying or like I was hawking my trauma. But then this one came out, and it felt right because itlooked at something smaller: the weird, unsatisfying, strangely funny ways everyone, including myself, actedafter the dust settled." The album artwork features an image of Williams as an infant being breastfed by Greigin a graveyard- a promotional shot taken around the release of her debut album (the re-issue of which wasfeatured in The Guardian in 2023.)The essential trick Cotton Crown plays is to offset Williams' lyrical bleakness with joyous, hook-laden blastsof pop perfection. This is largely down to th...

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The Tubs

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Trouble In Mind)

Tape | 2025 | US | Original (Trouble In Mind)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Tubs

Cotton Crown

2LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Macadam Mambo)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Pieter Kock

The End ll

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Quindi)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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It was quite unexpected to see the very prolific and talended Pieter Kock featuring on Macadam Mambo - which is usualy used to new-comers - as he has released a lot in the past 2 years on very nice labels like RIO, Meakusma or Moonwalk X. But, the demos that he sent were so good that there was no question about doing something. And with a lot of possibilities, to prepare a double album that is now composed of 15 quality tracks for 1h20 of music... What vibes are in here! It’s heavy, loudy, loopy, mental, smokey, and always surprising. Pieter has is very own universe, and is without doubt one of the most interesting electronic musician at the moment.

Should we ask you to give chance to this opus, and tell you you won’t regret it ? We don’t think we need to do so... J

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Exposé

Etc

Jean-Claude Vannier Et Son Orchestre De Mandolines

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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In a continued disruption to the airwaves following releases from Bondo and Monde UFO, Quindi returns to the Californian noise rock scene-not-scene to dig on the gnarled riffs of Expose. On their new release, the LA outfit double-down on a unique blend of bloated guitar fuzz and grimy analogue synths, and come out with a curiously cosmic kind of kick-ass.
If there was a dreamy, sun-bleached quality to Bondo and Monde UFO, their label mates Expose sound more wrought from sweat-drenched jam sessions under halogen strip lights in grease-stained garages. But the guttural quality of their blown-out guitar tone is matched for vibrancy by the dexterity of their playing, bringing angular free jazz to post hardcore and sludge rock, capped off with the unearthly sonic possibilities of flamboyant synthesis.
This dual-layered wall of sound lends extra weight to the likes of shit-kicking 'Speed Dial', which thunders like a kosmische juggernaut with amped up leads and a dead-eyed vocal condensed into a visceral minute, all with enough time for a dramatic breakdown, synth eruption and a final thrust. Similarly scooped out of the trash compactor, 'Description' rides for longer with one foot pressed firmly on the fuzz pedal, letting the electronics squeal around the punked-up rush of the guitars.
But Expose are not a one-dimensional band constantly thrashing it out. By contrast, 'The Constant' hits a crushing emotional note in its more structured push and pull between delicacy and heaviness, hitting bittersweet notes along the way throughout the peaks and troughs of the arrangement. 'Self Terror' washes languid, discordant guitar strum into swirling FX accompanied by sax from Monde UFO's Ray Monde.
Smart as a whip, sharp as a tack and boiling over with an untameable urgency, Expose make their presence felt in brilliant, bruising form on this particularly fierce addition to the Quindi catalogue.

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Jean-Claude Vannier

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Ipecac)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Pop

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Forever Black Vinyl Edition

Lilly Hiatt

LP | 2025 | US | Original (New West)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Forever was a record that was written and recorded one track at a time with my husband Coley. After scrapping about 20 songs or so I had written the last few years, I wanted to get to the heart of things. I had a great talk with a friend on the phone and she mentioned she just wasn’t sure where I’d been. I realized I wasn’t really certain of that either. It’d been a foggy few years after 2020, and the pieces seemed to just be starting to be picked up. I had fallen in love, gotten married, had a dog, a house…things I had always dreamed of. But it took my quite some time to accept them as my life. For a bit, I felt like an outsider watching myself stumble though everything, and was constantly critiquing myself, to the point where I could hardly leave the house for a bit. But then I realized my life was passing me by, and the love I was living in required presence to accept. I started to do the little things you have to do to just show up for people: listen, grow, change, write….get outside of my own problems. Time is flying, and I want to be here for it all rather than lost in my thoughts all the time. My love is forever. When I was a kid I used to say to my mom and dad “I love you forever and always” then neurotically changed it to “I love you forever and always and it’s true and I mean it”…because I wanted to make sure they knew how much I wasn’t messing around! I still feel that way when I say “I love you” to anyone and hope it comes across on this record. Love y’all forever!

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LP | 2025 | EU | Original (One Little Independent)

Arny Margret

I Miss You I Do

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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A Pleasure To Have In Class Transparent Vinyl

Nia Wyn

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Nia Wyn)

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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On Being Clear Vinyl Edition

Max Cooper

3LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Mesh)

46,99 €*

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Illegal Disco)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Powerful works of art have traditionally sprung from some source deep within an artist and, if they strike the right tone, resonate with an audience to leave a lasting mark. But what if that equation were reversed: what if an artist were to draw their inspiration from deep within their audience, and use that to reflect those ideas, emotions, hopes, fears, pains and aspirations back to us? Over a two year journey, audio-visual artist and electronic innovator Max Cooper has inverted the creative process by collecting hundreds of anonymous quotes, posing deep but open questions such as "What would you like to express which you cannot in everyday life?" and "What is it like to exist inside your head?" The goal: to understand what it is truly like to be human right now. The result: his new album On Being, to be released in February 2025 with the first single "Sun In A Box" coming this September 4th. With On Being, Cooper aimed to probe under the synthetic surface of social media to "create a snapshot of our minds these days," as he puts it by asking people to share anonymously what they dare not ever say publicly. The result is an emotionally raw and shockingly honest kaleidoscope of confessions, ranging from suicide contemplations to miserable marriages to simple pure loneliness, contrasting with hundreds of anonymous confessions of love and longing. "I was interested in the way I interact with people for my writing process, which usually involves a one-way communication of feelings and ideas that I later find out whether they resonate with others or not," says Cooper. "With this I could start instead with people's thoughts and feelings, what resonates for them, and make my own interpretations of those musically and visually, and then send those back out to everyone. It's more of a collaborative approach to making an album, and more intense." Grief, hope, regret, joy, hurt and love form the basis for each track, taking Cooper's ever-evolving creative process in a completely new direction - with profoundly intense results. "Rendering the experience of being is at the core of what I do musically - but I hadn't realised the impact that other people's words on being would have on me until I started reading the database of thoughts," he says. "It was like finding a secret window into everyone's minds, and discovering amongst the chaos, pleasure and pain, the experiences that we all share at different times of our lives, and overwhelming emotions and connections that call out to be explored." Despite what we see in the maelstrom of rage in the echo chambers of society ‘On Being’ reveals that humans still have an innate need to trust one another and express communal generosity - more easily done from the safety of an anonymous portal. "The quotes carried so much weight for me - I interpreted them with my usual musical tools, but as you can hear in the music, everything got more extreme as I dove into the depths of what everyone had to say later in the record," says Cooper. The result is a unique work of art that demonstrates unequivocally not only the power of using music without words to express emotions, but the power of words to express what seemed to be inexpressible. On Being will continue to evolve as Cooper gathers more confessions to feed into this ecosystem of emotions and to create a new range of art projects and other accompanying works which hopefully will speak truthfully to humanity today - and of who we are and who we can become.

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Monsieur Van Pratt

Illegal Disco 002

On Being Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Monsieur Van Pratt returns with a second volume of the Illegal Disco series and these sure are some naughty beats that are reimagined classics for contemporary clubs. The flame-hot 'Disco Fever' gets things going with a sleazy big sax line bringing the vibes to a strident disco beat with funky riffs and some great vocal work. 'Fanning The Flame' is another big one with funky drums and big open hi-hats all topped with another impassioned vocal and raw horns. Last of all is 'Rock It' which has a slightly more stripped-back groove but still motors onwards with organic percussion and live drums.

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Max Cooper

3LP | 2025 | UK | Original (Mesh)

46,99 €*

Echoes Across Realm A Percussive Journey EP

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Birgan

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Danza Nativa)

John Gürtler / Jan Miserre

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The Birgan project is all about melding diverse musical words - ambient, techno and Afro-inspired polyrhythms - into something that is utterly unique. Many artists set out with this intention but few achieve it as successfully as this one, as this sensational EP shows. It is an immersive and escapist five-track work of stunning sound designs and inventive rhythm that feels both organic and natural yet synthetic and futuristic. The tracks explore deep, mysterious sonic landscapes that are both tranquil yet complex and make for an immersive, thought-provoking listen from the dubscapes of 'Beats Of The Congo Cosmos' to the more psychedelic realms of 'Subaquatic Sonic Voyage'.

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OST The Outrun

LP | 2025 | Original (Decca)

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Soundtracks

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LP | 2025 | Original (Xtra Mile Ltd)

Johnny Lloyd

Punchline

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Anna Prohaska / Meryl Streep / OPRF / Mikko Frank

Dream Requiem

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Parlophone Label Group)

71,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Classical Music

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LP | 2025 | Original (Eskapaden)

Tikhet

Mixtape Suite

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12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Selections)

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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TIKHET (Sepalot & Angela Aux)

Each of the ten tracks on "mixtape suite" is likely to evoke such absurd associations in music lovers. The album authentically and unpredictably creates a feeling of total boundlessness with a global approach. Effortlessly uniting an entire record shop within itself. One time you think of Madlib or the Bee Gees, then of Joan Baez or Amon Düül, other times of Beck or Gorillaz. Between boom bap and Krautrock, disco styles, folk references and trip-hop vibes spread out organically. Analogue percussion blurs with 90s sampling sound aesthetics.
TIKHET sounds unplanned and anarchic, with a raw core and some well rounded patina on the outside.
1883 Magazin: "Keep an eye on this emerging act"

Mesmerized: "the project has all the elements needed for a powerful musical output..., an impressive debut for the visionary pair"
Indieshake: "Fucking love this"

B Side Guys: "a project to watch closely in the evolving landscape of genre-bending electronic music."

5. VITAL SALES POINTS:

- "freekind." winner of the MME Awards 2024
- Blog Features -> Music Week UK, Mesmerized, B Side Guys, Wolf in a suit, 1883 Magazin, …
- Tikhet is Sepalot (Blumentopf) and Angela Aux's (Aloha Input) new band.

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Shaka

Shaker Games EP

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Constant Sound)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Shaka's new drop on Selections is a delightful one that combines real jazz melodies with authentic deep house. Opener 'Sacred Church' (feat Eve - main mix) immediately wins you over with the buys keys, Rhodes chords and eco-system of cosmic synths that busy about while the soulful vocal oozes cool. Jon Cutler's Distant Music mix pairs things back and makes it more of a smoky late night sound and 'Shaker Games' then blisses you out with dusty drum depths and incidental chords that are magically feel good. 'Get Me Higher' shuts down with some superb US house vibes.

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Wodda

Changing Faces

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Only Music Matters)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Constant Sound is one of the very many labels that is headed up by Burnski and one that he reserves for club-ready tech house and minimal. Wodda steps up for the latest outing and brings some future garage energy to the opener, 'Reggae Fusion' (Deep mix) which is lit up with lithe synths and smart vocal samples. 'On My Way' has more infectious garage vibes to it with the squelchy drums and hits and some nice heady melodies up top. 'Changing Faces' gets more twisted and brings intergalactic drama to the ass-wiggling cyborg tech beats and last of all, a Tuff Mudda mix of 'Reggae Fusion' shuts down with a silky thump and throwback UKG bass.

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The Unknown Artist

Omm 009

18,99 €*

LP | 2025 | US | Original (Something In Construction)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Only Music Matters keep it real once more with another superb EP from an unknown artist featuring loads of untitled tracks. And those tracks all operate in the world of minimal and tech house with fresh ideas and forward-thinking sound designs. 'aaa001a' is a dark one with paranoid vocals looped over churning beats and steely metallic hits. 'bbb001b' is more smooth and free-flowing with a dubby undercurrent and bumpy pads over a deft rhythm. 'bbb002b' adds a third and final different look - a more warped and elastic rhythm with some brighter melodic touches that will help shift the floor up a gear.

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Primitive Ignorant

Psychic Cinema

36,99 €*

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 2025 | US | Original (High Moon)

Jeannie Piersol

The Nest

30,99 €*

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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12" | 2025 | US | Original (Psychic Hotline)

Grrl & Made Of Oak

Hardcore

Sonya Belousova And Giona Ostinelli

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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On Hardcore, James Mapley-Brittle (GRRL) andNick Sanborn (Made of Oak), meld their love oflate-night club music to make mind-bendinghigh-energy dance music. GRRL is one of thebrightest emerging stars in the underground artsspace and a regular collaborator with PC Music,NTS, and more; Sanborn is better known as onehalf of the Grammy-nominated electronic popduo Sylvan Esso.First sparked during DJ sets in North Carolinabasements, the duo's unique creative chemistryhas grown exponentially since the 2022 releaseof their debut EP, Inertia. GRRL x Made of Oak'sglitched-out sounds have been featured on AdultSwim, Fortnite, and with their own sample packon Splice. Finding new fans in the likes of Björk,Arca, AG Cook, Porter Robinson, Barker and DJsacross the world, GRRL x Made of Oak is anexhilarating experience that will shake thespeakers and get any after-hours dance floormoving.

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OST One Piece Blue Sea Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2025 | US | Original (Iam8bit)

179,99 €*

Sonya Belousova And Giona Ostinelli

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Soundtracks

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Ahoy, Straw Hat Crew! One Piece is a bona-fide global phenomenon, and our friends at Netflix gave Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates new life through a faithful reimagining of the iconic manga, born again for a new generation, via their critically acclaimed live-action series. With lively visuals, lovely-world building, and unforgettably nautical music, One Piece captivates lifelong fans and brand-new landlubbers alike.

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OST One Piece: Mixtape From Baratie

10" | 2025 | US | Original (Iam8bit)

36,99 €*

Sonya Belousova And Giona Ostinelli

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Soundtracks

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It’s time to set sail with the finest nautical restaurant in the entire Grand Line! The food of the Baratie may be five-star, but characters of any and all reputation are welcome. Pirate or not, there’s something on the menu for everyone. Of course, the ship’s come-one-come-all policy can sometimes create a…unique atmosphere for its guests. But it’s not without its charms: The Baratie is one classy dining ship, after all, and the music you’ll hear during your voyage is an important part of that sense of sophistication. Now, we’ve partnered with our pals at Netflix to help you bring that mood to your turntable. This is the One Piece: Mixtape from Baratie 10”, a snack of a jazzy soundscape that’s sure to transport you right to the iconic ship’s deck.

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OST One Piece

CD | 2025 | US | Original (Iam8bit)

Helsinki Surf City Transparent Magenta Colored Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / US – Original

Genre: Soundtracks

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Mary Ann Hawkins

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Svart)

Helsinki Surf City Black Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Helsinki Surf City - Mary Ann Hawkins' second album out in February 2025

Finnish surf rock sultans Mary Ann Hawkins are back with another wave hitting the shores around the world next February. Riding the mighty new wave of Finnish Surf Rock, Mary Ann Hawkins are the No. 1 surfing group in the country. Equally comfortable surfing the arid spaghetti western desert as well as the thousand lakes of Finland, these sweaty but impeccably dressed young men present you with twelve tunes just right for surf-dancing.

For many moons now the Helsinki-based quintet has driven audiences wild across the old continent, especially in their native land of Finland. Having self-released two EP records and the debut self titled album in 2022 via Svart Records, the group are now preparing for the release of their sophomore album Helsinki Surf City in February 2025. With the new album the band has added their twist to their instrumental, dynamic surf sound they are known for by adding renowned Finnish vocalists to feature on some of the tracks. Stepa, Marko Haavisto, Maria Stereo and Minja Koski known as M add the cherries on top of the whitecaps making this album a joyous, beautiful, dangerous, action-packed and even a bit of a frightening trip. Ride the big one, ride the Helsinki Surf City!

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Mary Ann Hawkins

LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Svart)

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Mister Bear)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Alton Miller

Afrika Alright EP

12" | 2025 | UK | Original (Pilot)

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The great deep house maestro Alton Miller is one of the most underrated names in the game if you ask us. The long-time innovator still turns out supremely designed sounds as this one on Mister Bear evidences. 'Afrika Alright' opens with smoky, soulful vocals and lovely flute melodies next to wispy synth explorations, 'Dub Afrika' pads it out with some extra pillowy low ends, then 'Hang On' brings some bright xylophone melodies and jumbled percussion to a more Afro tinged house shuffler. Last of all is 'Super Hero' with its whimsical synth leads and interesting sound designs adding rich detail to a dusty deep house groove. Timeless stuff as always from Miller.

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Hatori Hanso

Deep Burnt

One Grass Skirt To London

Release: 2025 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Burnski's superb Pilot label is back with more club-ready gold and this one is from Hatori Hanso. He opens up by covering the gorgeously deep and soul enriching sounds of a Pepe Bradock classic but reworks the pads into a more thumping breakbeat rhythm. 'My Chorus' is a soft acid delight with surging breaks heading off into the cosmos and 'I'm A Taker' then has a squelchy bassline to die for that dances about between snappy snares and lively kick drums. 'Kraulen' shuts down with some boogie energy, radiant chords and more crispy drum patterns for good time fun.

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Malia

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Musik Produktion Schwarzwald)

32,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Four Music/Tautorat Tonträger)

Lena & Linus

Wir Verglühen

26,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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LP | 2025 | Original (Secret City)

Gus Englehorn

The Hornbook

Release: 2025 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Latin Big Note)

Setenta

Apollo Solar Drive

25,99 €*

CD | 2025 | EU | Original (Latin Big Note)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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10, 9, 8, 7, 6… the countdown to blastoff has started! Paris-based band Setenta is preparing for their upcoming 20th anniversary by releasing their sixth album, Apollo Solar Drive. The record is poised to be their best yet and is the culmination of an odyssey of artistic discovery. Setenta has been constantly striving for illumination through the years, yet also exploring the dark side of the human condition along the way. As the band describes it, this record is an Afro-Latin retro-futurist tribute to the sun. If their previous album, Materia Negra, launched the Setenta space shuttle crew into the void of “dark” matter and black holes, they now change course and valiantly approach the sun at full warp speed, taking us from darkness into the light. Miraculously, Setenta manage to bring some of the rhythmic and harmonic material they’ve explored on Earth with them, yet boldly dare to go where no one has gone before, challenging themselves to take their music, and their audience, to uncharted dimensions and new realms of existence.

In keeping with the themes of Materia Negra, FIP (Radio France) selection in 2020, Setenta’s sixth mission to explore “the great beyond” of “inner space” is aptly titled Apollo Solar Drive, emphasizing the band’s turning to the life-giving light of the sun for inspiration while playfully echoing the title of Eddie Palmieri’s Latin funk and social commentary masterpiece, Harlem River Drive. The overall vibe is warm and positive, propelled by the dual energy thrusters of funky, fierce beats and deceptively complex arrangements, yet going down smooth in the best sense of the word, like your favorite tropical cocktail or classic jazz dance fusion record of the 1970s. Of course this delicious treat is served with a special Setenta flavor all its own.

This time around, Apollo Solar Drive celebrates the trajectory of the band’s unique interstellar journey by deploying a resolutely jazzy, “funkadelic” angle to their beloved Afro-Latin music. Setenta’s band members tell their truths as a collective, with an emphasis on instrumental sections, focusing on the interweaving of multiple keyboards and guitars, while condensing the vocals to group choruses, as opposed to the solo voices of the past. The overall approach is more futuristic in its conception and realization, from the arrangements to the sonic engineering, although the rhythmic base still remains rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions as well as those of other Caribbean nations.

Pablo E. Yglesias (DJ Bongohead) of Peace & Rhythm (usa)

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Setenta

Apollo Solar Drive

Time Is The Fire Blue Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Tokyo Blade

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Dissonance)

45,99 €*

Inside The Dream Machine 1993 Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Initially joining forces with Dissonance for 2020’s ‘Dark Revolution’ and the 2022’s ‘Fury’, the new album sees band leader Andy Boulton leading the charge with 14 new tracks of aggressive melodic metal, coupled with the anthemic vocals of Alan Marsh.‘Time Is The Fire’ will be supported by a full promotion campaign with multiple singles and features in all major metal and rock media. SIDE A:1. Feeding The Rat2. Moth To The Fire3. Man On The StairSIDE B:1. Are You Happy Now2. The Enemy Within3. Going With The Flow4. The 47SIDE C:1. The Devil In You2. Soldier On3. Don’t Bleed Over Me4. Written In BloodSIDE D:1. The Six Hundred2. We Burn3. Ramesses

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The Smashing Pumpkins

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Expensive Woodland)

35,99 €*

Tokyo 1982 Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Classic Radio broadcast recording from Smashing Pumpkins' Siamese Dream tour.With their uncompromising vision and diverse, swirling, guitar-heavy sound, Chicago quartet The Smashing Pumpkins touched on prog rock, metal, psychedelia and dream pop, becoming one of the most successful bands of their generation.This fantastic 2LP set captures them at their peak, documenting the Westwood One FM broadcast of the October 26, 1993 show in Del Mar, California during the Siamese Dream tour. The band perform most of the album, including a sparkling version of 'Disarm'. SIDE A:1. Geek U.S.A. 5:012. Rocket 4:313. Today 3:024. Disarm 3:12Total side length – 15:46SIDE B:5. Bury Me 4:406. Drown 5:167. Hummer 6:06Total side length – 16:02SIDE C:8. Soma 6:339. Siva 6:0810. Quiet 3:26Total side length – 16:07SIDE D:11. Cherub Rock 4:5112. I Am One 5:4313. Mayonaise 6:52Total side length – 17:26

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The Clash

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Expensive Woodland)

35,99 €*

Longing For Old Virginia 1976

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Superb Clash broadcast recording from 1982! When punk arrived in the UK in the mid-seventies it sent shock waves around the country. Spearheading the musical assault on all we had previously known were The Clash, a mighty punk rock machine that exhilarated its audience and recklessly combined influences such as dub reggae, rockabilly and ska.The Clash at their best on stage in Tokyo during the band's tour of the Far East in 1982. The band had just finished recording "Combat Rock", but none of the songs from the soon-to-be-released album made the setlist. Here we’ve got The Clash powering through 13 songs including the hits 'London Calling', 'This Is Radio Clash' and 'Tommy Gun'. At one point, bassist Paul Simonon’s wife Pearl Harbor (a.k.a. Pearl E. Gates) of the new wave band Pearl Harbor and the Explosions joins the band onstage to sing 'Fujiyama Mama'. The set comes to a close with a rousing performance of 'White Riot'. SIDE A:1. London Calling 3:242. Safe European Home 4:483. (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 4:414. Brand New Cadillac 2:07Total side length – 15:00SIDE B:5. Charlie Don’t Surf 6:146. Clampdown 4:367. This Is Radio Clash 4:56Total side length – 15:46SIDE C:8. Armagideon Time 5:039. Jimmy Jazz 6:05Total side length – 11:08SIDE D:10. Tommy Gun 3:4011. Fujiyama Mama (With Pearl Harbour) 2:2812. Police On My Back 3:1413. White Riot 2:05Total side length – 11:27

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Johnny Cash

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Expensive Woodland)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One More Time ... Part 2 Blue Balls Vinyl Edition

Blink 182

2LP | 2025 | EU | Original (Columbia International)

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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7" | 2025 | EU | Original (Record Kicks)

The Diasonics

Beggin' / Take One

10,99 €*

Release: 2025 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Cinematic funk combo The Diasonics unleash an infectious version of "Beggin'" produced by Henry Jenkins (Surprise Chef/Karate Boogaloo). Ltd edition (500 copies worldwide) 45 vinyl out March 8th. It's an instant collector's item

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Unsubsribe From The Underground

Haley And The Crushers

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Kitten Robot)

25,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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This latest slab o’ wax from Detroit’s Hayley and the Crushers features the band’s recent string of digital singles on side A, and a pummeling live set from the band on side B. The follow-up to 2022’s Modern Adult Kicks sees the band in top form, with studio tracks produced by Kitten Robot mainman Paul Roessler (T.S.O.L., Pat the Bunny, Lords of Altamont) and live tracks recorded at the Continental in Detroit. From Faster and Louder: “’Unsubscribe’ is vintage Crushers but by no means a copy of the group’s past hits. It’s a punky earworm that will have you dancing around the house, but it’s also vaguely haunting and quite deep lyrically.” From Jammerzine: “Jangle pop masquerading as poppy Americana; or twangy nostalgia turning into happy alternative. Whatever your conclusion is or whatever you think ‘Blood and Treasure’ may be stylistically, one thing stands true throughout this first (listen); this song will stick in your memory for a long time.”

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LP | 2024 | US | Original (Kitten Robot)

Tombstones In Their Eyes

Asylum Harbour

Straight From The Decks Volume 4

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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For their fifth long player, Tite return with a sound that is familiar in its use of distortion, drive, echo and swirling melodies, but refreshed with an embracing of vocal hooks and harmonies, often absent in the world of psyche and shoegaze. It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine: ‘Asylum Harbour,’ named for a maritime safe-haven, symbolizes resurfacing from the darkness of 2022-2023 and the pandemic. (Band leader) John Treanor says the album reflects a journey out of a dark place, focusing on voices and harmonies over layers of fuzz. ‘The record marks, to my mind, a further evolution of the band with the voice(s) becoming a main feature rather than being used as another instrument.’” Jammerzine: “The term ‘shoegaze’ gets thrown around more and more, to the point that it’s beginning to become an assembly line genre, with Tite, and ‘I’m Not Like That’ we get a solid progression of original music with a true purpose. That purpose is to inspire.”

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Guts

2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pura Vida Sounds)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Because it's the passion for music that drives the person behind the decks, a dj's debut is bound to exude authenticity. It's often themselves they're recounting in music, posing on the slip mats their DNA and what makes them who they are.
When you're just starting out, you're faced with a multitude of routes to take and styles to play. When you know just how devastating it can be to step out of line and empty the dance floor even faster than it filled up, it often takes a lot of audacity to break the unity of a funk evening with a punk track.
Over time, to evolve is to find oneself facing only two roads.
On the first one, to satisfy the greatest number of people and not lose the credit for his fees, the dj adapts to the trend. Whether he likes what he's playing or not, the road has become a freeway and, indeed, a very comfortable one. The audience already knows everything there is to hear and doesn't come to hear anything else. Thirty seconds, or even a minute of each track, is more than enough. Everything has to flow quickly. Everything is marked out and secured. Those who respect the regulations will (normally) make the journey without accident. Several times a week, several times a month, several times a year. Curiosity disappears altogether.
And then there's the other road. Where nothing is expected nor sometimes even ever heard. The road of an unquenchable passion for diggin' and the desire to always know more and more. A passion billed at the price of hours of research-finding spent in the discomfort and possible disappointment of never coming across anything exciting, as well as nights exploring platforms and multiplying clicks resulting in a good old headache. Until that moment of grace happens when, after thousands of fruitless shakes, the nugget stands alone in the sieve, without the slightest doubt as to its quality.
Coming from places never mentioned for their music, sometimes classics of their genre, they are also rarities miraculously saved from total disappearance, as much as current marvels, but threatened to never leave the immensity of the web. Even if the possibility of a text with substance is never excluded, they can tell long stories or be destined solely to make you dance till you're dehydrated. Scintillating with spirituality, some can also vaporize energy and replace it with a pure emotion capable of touching hearts in the bareness of simple percussions.
This road is marked by sincerity, singularity and surprises, but always in a communion between the dj and the audience, who embark on it together, with mutual confidence in the promise of hours of sharing and discovering.

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Sophie Zelmani

I'm The Rain

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Jay-Jay Johanson

Tattoo

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The Golden Age Of Wireless

Thomas Dolby

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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Tokyo Riddim Volume 2 1979-1986

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Time Capsule)

Best Of 25 Jahre Sdp (Ltd. Ultra Fan Edition)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Diving deeper into the story of Japanese reggae pop, Tokyo Riddim Vol. 2 explores an electronic, new wave and often experimental sound unlike anything Japan or Jamaica had ever heard before.

The first time Ryuichi Sakamoto left Japan, he did not go to the United States or Europe - he went to Jamaica. It was 1978, YMO were about to release their debut album, but Sakamoto was in Kingston, invited to play synths for Japanese idol singer Teresa Noda at Dynamic Sound Studios in a band alongside Neville Hinds and none other than Rita Marley. It’s not a story many know, but one which would spark Sakamoto’s fascination with dub and mark a new chapter in the ongoing Japanese love affair with reggae.

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SDP

CD Box | 2024 | EU | Original (Chapter One)

62,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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Mouse On Mars

Herzog Sessions

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Lingo Tools)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Soundtracks

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Mouse on Mars unveil this archival film score for Werner Herzog’s fictional documentary Fata Morgana

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Lingo

Lingo Tools 001

13,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Boogie Butt)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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One of Francesco del Garda’s secret weapon is unleashed.
Only vinyl

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Lord Funk

Breaking To The Bus Stop

22,99 €*

I Can't Stop Being Your Fool / You Bet Your Sweet Sweet Love

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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"Breaking to the Bus Stop", is a project around B.Boying, one of the four elements of Hip Hop ; a challenge can happen at any time, in the street, the subway, a bus stop... to settle scores. These songs are part of Marc-Aurèle Vecchione's Arte series "Boys & Girls Africa". Compiled by A1 Record historic sample dealer, Lord Funk, Each cover will be hand-drawn by the street artist's "Golf", 300 units limited. 2 tracks were played at the Olympics final of breaking A few more donuts such as "Perkushun", "Latin Breakdown", "Tex Mex Breaking" have been added to the cypher. Two of the songs, including the series' theme song, were composed with my DJ LC, from Légitime Processus. Strictly for hard core power moves. An authentic record to enjoy on a unique vinyl edition 300 copies tagged, numbered and signed by street artist "Golf".

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Candi Station

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Soul 4 Real)

19,99 €*

I Like You A Lot Getting Older

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Born in Hanceville (Alabama), Canzetta Maria “Candi” Staton possesses one of the most recognizable voices of southern soul due to its characteristic and unmistakable tone. Her musical journey began in the 50s as a teenager singing gospel with the Four Golden Echoes and the Jewell Gospel Trio. In 1967 she made the transition to secular music and two years later started an artistically and commercially successful recording career with Fame Records, under the umbrella of Rick Hall, recording a dozen singles and three outstanding albums. Candi was introduced to Hall by Fame’s main artist Clarence Carter, who eventually married her in 1970. A new chapter began in 1974 at Warner Bros, from which the two songs paired on this record originated. They are now available on 7” for the first time. “Can’t Stop Being Your Fool” is a powerful composition by Phillip Mitchell perfectly suited for her; on the flip side we find “You Bet Your Sweet, Sweet Love”, a country soul masterpiece produced by Dave Crawford. Another essential release on Soul4Real.

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The Hard Ons

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Cheersquard)

25,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (B-Crack)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Hard-Ons were – still are - amazing. Musically, but also for what they were. This multi-cultural band. They were fearless. Ray and Blackie always came to Dirty Three shows in Sydney early on, and I always felt that we were somehow aligned attitude-wise. They were awesome live, with that power that only a trio can have. They also wrote the best singles! Beyond that, they always did whatever they wanted. “ – Warren Ellis (Dirty Three/Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds)

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Soul Survivors

The Road Ahead

20,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Augmented Research)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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Soul Survivors is a new young Amsterdam band with a free spirit and a wild heart. The band has immersed themselves in soul, rhythm & blues by mastering all the old soul songs they love. With a setlist full of soul gems, they quickly built up a reputation in the Amsterdam live circuit. The band then used this musical suitcase to write powerful songs of their own. With this bagage, Soul Survivors gave dazzling performances in many Dutch clubs and festivals last season, including Jazz in Duketown, Zoetermeer Blues and Breda Jazz. The band has also gained a foothold in Germany in a short time with a growing fan base.

After the release of a 7” 45 rpm vinyl in 2023, on 13 September 2024 the debut album The Road Ahead will be released with ten soul hits. The compositions are rooted in the classical soul from the 60s and 70s by Motown and Stax, but also have the modern soul vibe. If you have little time, listen at least to focus track 3 "You're the One", a smooth song that can instantly be played on the radio. The band has the Rock Supplies in Amsterdam as its headquarters. This is where guitarist Max de Kok and bassist Dimitri Gelens have a studio where the songs are recorded. Singer Remko Spaaij has that dark soul voice that excites and thrills every room. Soul Survivors, gonna take you higher, higher, higher!

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sr²

Diving Solo

Lifeform / Follow The Rabbit

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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"Diving Solo" is the debut album of an artist who, after years of recognition under a different alias, has now redefined himself as "sr²." Central to this project is a deliberate departure from self-staging—shifting the focus entirely onto the art itself.

The album emerges from a deeply rooted vision that took shape over a decade ago. It navigates the fundamental questions of existence: the inevitability of impermanence, the search for meaning, and the quest to carve one's own path. Each track draws from formative experiences—from the electrifying pulse of countless club nights to the quiet, introspective moments that challenge our understanding of everyday life.

The tracks on this 9-track double LP transcend mere functionality; they evoke profound emotions and offer space for personal reflection. "Perpetuated on Canvas..." delves into how the first encounter with mortality can profoundly shape one's perception of life. "Diving Solo" inspires a break from conventions to seek what truly matters—even if that journey must sometimes be taken alone.

While the album weaves a coherent narrative, every listener is invited to discover their own nuances and shades of meaning within it. For, in the end, the artwork always extends beyond the artist.

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2lanes & 1morning

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Floorspeed)

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Organic Sounds)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Funky techno meets hardgroove from the heart of North America - that’s the mission statement of new Washington, DC based label, Floorspeed. In its first release, Floorspeed invites two of the most exciting contemporary US producers at the moment: 1morning representing Los Angeles on the A side complimented by Detroit’s own 2Lanes on the B side.

“Lifeform” kicks off the A1 slot, showcasing a party-rock Beltram style beatdown peppered with comforting chord pads and stimulating arps. Ready for peak time blastoff! A deeper groove takes control in A2’s “Thought Pattern” shifting the energy to a locked, hypnotic close-your-eyes moment. A pattern to get lost in and one that flexes 1morning’s range of techno expertise.

“Follow The Rabbit” flips the script as a certified red-pilled hardgroove banger. Buckle your seatbelt on this B1 as 2Lanes takes you down the wormhole and through the other side over a 7 minute relentless drive. “The Bounce Route” closes out the record on a funky note with a frisky bassline, high spirited sampling and playful dub sirens for a continuous dancefloor switch up. You can find this one at the intersection of groovy and sexy.

Don’t know what to play next? Need to throw on a guaranteed dancefloor popper Asap? Hit the Floorspeed button. Dancefloor ready weapons on every release.

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Digitalis

The Fourth State

18,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Zingiber Audio)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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For the fifth release of Organic Signs, we pay tribute once again, in an even more special way, to our beloved Digitalis, aka Seb Taylor. Two years ago, we launched the first EP of our label, Digitalis - Soma Junkies, recovering a gem from the British artist. This time, we wanted to go further by presenting a new album concept with impeccable sound, thanks to the mastering by Damian Schwartz. Comprising both released tracks and some unreleased material, The Fourth State serves as a tribute and evolution of Digitalis's only album released in 1998, reminding us of the urgent need to remain vigilant against the most insidious powers of social control.

Spacehop, the starting point. In 1994, after hearing a demo tape, Andy Guthrie (aka 100th Monkey / Funkopath) connected Digitalis with the team of the Spacehopper party at the Que Club in Birmingham. There, Digitalis quickly became a resident, dazzling audiences with his live sets. A premature first track from the early days of his career was never officially released, but many had the chance to enjoy it live on numerous memorable nights.

In Loup Garou, the exquisite taste and mastery of breakbeat rhythms manifest. It's an explosion of rhythm interwoven with trance patterns, and you can also listen to an unreleased digital version, exclusive to Bandcamp. Closing the first side of the record is Repeater, the first track ever released by Digitalis, which laid the foundations for his distinctive sound.One of the most surprising parts of the album unfolds on the B side. Just as we had finalized the selection of tracks, Seb surprised us with a message revealing that he had found old tapes.

This led to a collaboration with Hugh Newman, rich with influences from his alias Shakta, featuring vocal and acid synths that open the portal to a new dimension of auditory frequencies. Osho Drums combines live percussion from Osho, half of the Japanese group UNI, with psychedelic trance riffs and breakbeat rhythms that intertwine without relying on typical formulas.

Figments Of Reality (Trance Mix) would bring the vinyl album to a close, featuring nearly 146 BPM of trance and synth sounds that resonate like thrown objects falling from the sky, landing on the rhythmic grill.

As a final addition to the release, we also present Genetics, a digital exclusive track, another unreleased gem from his early days that deserved to come out of the vault of memories.

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Lose Endz

No Stress EP

11,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Salty Nuts)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Lose Endz is back on Zingiber Audio with No Stress ep, a relaxing happy feeling 2 club tracks and 2 remixes, the first one by Berghain’s anthem producer and legend of deep house music : sir Tony Lionni and the other one by the label boss Cor100.

Very limited copies of this exclusive vinyl release. Be quick !

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Harry Wills

Heads & Volleys EP

CD | 2024 | EU | Original (Sony Classical)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Next up on Salty Nuts is groove maestro Harry Wills, one-third of the Phonetraxx trio. Harry delivers four original tracks that showcase his musical range and unique ability to craft mesmerizing vibes with elegant simplicity, guaranteed to send dancers into a trance on the floor.

The title track, “Heads & Volleys,” brings just the right amount of energy, blending in some quirky, jazzy, slightly dissonant chord layers for a touch of delightful weirdness. “Cruisin’” offers a perfect blend of housey vibes, ideal for closing out the night or setting the tone during the day.

Opening the B-side, “Encounters” is a late-night stomper that introduces a moody atmosphere with spoken vocals in the breakdown. The final track, “Glideride,” infuses electronic elements to elevate those special moments on the dance floor.

The “Heads & Volleys” EP will be available on vinyl only and in highly limited quantities, so don’t miss out!

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John Williams

OST Home Alone

18,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Soundtracks, Christmas

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12" | 2024 | UK | Original (Find Your Own)

Ceri, Alex Arnout & Cna

Higher

13,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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THE Remix IS Vinyl Only!

With Early DJ support from: Lakuti, DJ Deep, Kerri Chandler, Chloe Caillet, Fred P, Jeremy Underground, Cici, D'Julz, Chez Damier and more…
Ceri and Alex Arnout launch their new collaboration alias 'CnA', for the eagerly anticipated third release on Ceri's Find Your Own Records label.

The A Side 'Higher' is a happy house summer festival banger, inspired by getting High from the Music, and the B side 'Show me What you Got' is an eerie slice of breaksy techno, reminiscent of the early UR sound.
On the remix is Ukranian Se62, famed for his releases on labels like My Love is Underground and Slapfunk. He reworks the original into a dubby summer laid back deep house minimal cut.

The first two releases sold out on vinyl, had plays on BBCRadio1, BBC6Music, Have rave reviews in dance music press, as well as being MixMag's Techno 'tune of the month', and was also supported by some of the biggest and most respected selectors in the scene (such as Ben UFO. Fred P, Mr G, Midland, George Fitzgerald, Paranoid London, Move D and more).

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Piff)

Piff Ltd 001

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Avant!)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Piff Records welcome 4 in - demand artists to the label on their latest release, also available as a limited 500 press vinyl release. Home to forward-thinking house, trance, and techno, Piff Records boasts a diverse yet united musical output. Cosmic, dub - driven techno, atmospheric house beats, and everything in between coalesces under the imprint’s distinctive output of thoughtful, club - ready sounds. All aspects of Piff Records come together on this release as the featured artists balance the cerebral and visceral in their productions.

Cybernet kicks off the release with Resonant Shifter. Pumping kicks lay the foundation for captivating synth arpeggios and warped call and response basses in this ‘90s - inspired cut of contemporary progressive trance. The perfect soundtrack for any location from sunset on the Ibiza seafront to sunrise as the shutters open at a warehouse rave.

Goa elements are out in full force on Hoe Down, courtesy of Glen S. Squelchy 303s, low textures, and metallic arpeggios resonate above a pulsating bassline and weighty kicks, relentlessly pushing forward and ascending to a new sonic dimension - taking you along for the ride. Body Clinic substitutes the progressive trance for progressive house on Love X, bringing down the tempo but keeping intensity intact. An infectious, syncopated plucked bassline dances around groove - rich drums, psychedelic effects and leads indebted to early ‘90s releases. A masterful blend of the past, present, and future together on one track.

Closing the EP with Empty Clip, Tom Jarmey disrupts the 4x4 rhythms of the preceding tracks w ith a genre - bending cut of electro - infused breaks. Two-step drums are matched with clinical sound design, deep basses, and mystical arpeggios. Sure to add depth to any set and turn heads in the process.

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Plastic Estate

Code D'Amour

Audio Smith Volume 3 Charles Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop

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Plastic Estate is a contemporary synth-pop act from Wales, UK.

With an onus placed on atmosphere and refinement, the duo evoke a rich palette of romance and lustre with their polished marque of pop music.

They have garnered support from the likes of Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran, KEXP and BBC Radio, and played sold-out shows with the likes of LA Priest, Home Counties, and Real Lies, as well as playing at large regional festivals like Ritual Union and Sŵn Festival.

Having previously released a 7” and LP with Avant! Records, they are now releasing their second album on 11th October with new tracks gaining critical acclaim being added to BBC Radio Wales’s ‘Welsh A-List’.
Their sophomore album hails a new era for the act; moving away from darker sonic roots, their sound has progressed to a brighter, more polished aesthetic with fresh influences from the ‘Hi-Fi luxury’ of West Coast Sound, and the gloss of 2010s Chillwave.

What’s more, ‘Code d’Amour’ makes you wonder: What is Pop today?

For many years it has been synonymous with melody, harmony and emotions. These days it seems to be still about emotions but not very good ones, probably because the world is as ugly as it’s ever been, have you noticed?

But what about the fundamental role of popular music which is to represent and at the same time to celebrate and enforce the ties of social living? What about the good times?

Yes, there is a lot to be changed and to fight for but good vibes are not just for recreational use, they can literally build a sense of community among people. If you are looking for that kind of sound right now, you should look no further.

FFO: Talk Talk, Blue Nile, Spandau Ballet, Ian Broudie’s Care, Small Black, Alan Palomo of Neon Indian, Wild Nothing.

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AMON.CIN

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (QH)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Terra Atomika)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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This is the compilation album series of the craft brand QH, titled “Audio Smith.” The title is a portmanteau of ‘audio,’ meaning ‘sound,’ and ‘smith,’ signifying ‘blacksmith.’ It represents a new channel for QH that introduces music created based on the craftsmanship, which is the motto of QH.
This album was produced in collaboration with ‘AMON.CIN,’ a South Korean underground electronic music producer.
AMON.CIN is a DJ and producer based in Seoul. He produces electronic music through sampling based on classical soul, funk, and jazz. In this album, he utilized the technique of sampling as one of the tools of craftsmanship.

Artwork was done by Korean tatooist and Illustrator Metal Pinkman.

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Alberta Balsam

One Way Trip To Gaia

20,99 €*

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sub Series)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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One Way Trip to Gaia, Alberta Balsam's debut album, propels listeners into uncharted territory, delivering a futuristic fairytale--a utopian world that serves as a sonic refuge from reality. Building on the electro-IDM foundations of her earlier releases, this record evolves into an odyssey of bass-driven beats, breakbeat rhythms, and dub-infused atmospheres. As her most vocal project to date, the album showcases her ability to merge pop sensibility with otherworldly sound design, all while maintaining that club-ready energy. Limited edition: pressed on a black and silver marbled vinyl. Sleeve design by Timaeus.

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Subb-an

Amnesia EP

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Escapismo Ediciones Limitadas)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Subb-an returns with the third instalment on his own Sub Series Records, delivering Amnesia EP—a four-track collection of club-ready cuts that dive deep into his signature sound.

Crafted with the dance floor in mind, Amnesia EP showcases Subb-an’s unmistakable ability to blend raw underground energy with polished, sophisticated beats.

Known for his infectious grooves and dynamic production, Subb-an brings his unique style to the forefront once again, with each track offering an immersive blend of driving basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and lush uplifting atmospheric elements that reflect the essence of his creative vision.

The label has gained widespread support from the likes of Peach, Sonja Moonear, Saoirse, Enzo Siragusa, Raresh, Sedef Adasi, Shanti Celeste, Priku, Midland Anotr and Chris Stussy.

Available on both vinyl and digital formats, Amnesia EP is a testament to Subb-an’s enduring influence in the world of electronic music

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Escapismo

Richard Hamilton & Dieter Roth

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Pop

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The first Escapismo output was described by Bleep as “a slow burning synth-pop killer”. Bandcamp’s “New & Notable” section has defined Escapismo as “Marvelously gothy electronic music from Barcelona. A New Wave delight”. And according to Boomkat, “Escapismo brings a touch of ‘80s romance”. This LP includes the first three Escapismo EPs (a short run of 10″s which fastly sold out) plus one additional song. A mixture of post-disco, dark italo, new wave, post-punk and a hint of Belgian new beat. An obscure collection of songs already supported by renowned DJs like Stephen Dewaele from Soulwax / Despacio or Ivan Smagghe and Nathan Gregory Wilkins, who have played Escapismo on their Channeling show on NTS Radio.

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"Collaborations" Readings

2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Recital)

53,99 €*

Where Light Touches (A Nima Story)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Recital presents an artists’ record from the two giants Richard Hamilton and Dieter Roth. Hamilton (1922-2011) is revered as the father of British Pop Art as both theorist and practitioner, in addition to famously designing the artwork for The Beatles’ White Album. Dieter Roth (1930-1998) was a Swiss German artist who blithely ignored all artistic boundaries and aesthetic dictums. His oeuvre includes hundreds of artist books, almost half a thousand prints, sculptures, multiples and records, all balanced between magnetic playfulness and self-deprecating paranoia. Roth also ran his own record/book press Dieter Roth's Verlag and was a major force in the reckless improvisational music group Selten Gehörte Musik (1973-1979).

The two artists most significant collaborations happened between 1976 and 1978, beginning with a series of 74 paintings in which they reworked each other’s art. The paintings were made for an exhibition for dogs (as suggested by the late Marcel Broodthaers, to whom the works were dedicated) in Cadaqués, Spain. Hamilton and Roth then produced the catalogue Collaborations of Ch. Rotham with reproductions of all the paintings alongside four brilliant new collaborative texts. The narrative of the texts sprung from the “fairy story” (Hamilton) quality that emerged from these dog paintings – a hallucinatory tapestry of sausages, gestating giants, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote, and a donkey. Together they gallop, humorous and beautifully absurd, across the wild field of an imaginary seaside backdrop with endless garbled iterations of ever-mutating names riddled with mad typos.

For these recordings the individual texts were read by Roth and Hamilton, actor friend Duncan Smith, and a huge cast of British artists for the final play Die Grosse Bockwurst, performed at the Whitechapel Gallery in London in 1977. The recordings were first released on cassette on the Audio Arts label in 1978, and have now been remastered from the original ¼″ tapes for this double vinyl edition.

Also included are two booklets: one is a new essay written for this edition by artist and co-producer Malcolm Green (Red Sphinx, Atlas Press), alongside full reproductions of the Roth / Hamilton collaborative Ch. Rotham texts. Thanks to Björn Roth, Rita Donagh, Hansjörg Mayer, William Furlong, Tate Modern, and Hauser & Wirth.

Limited edition double-vinyl record of 300 copies in full color gatefold sleeve with over 70 minutes of audio recordings. Including two booklets: a 16-page new essay on Roth & Hamilton by Malcolm Green that includes new Roth translations, and a 20-page complete reproduction of the collaborative Ch. Rotham texts.

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Rasmus Faber

2LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Farplane)

32,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (MAQUIAVEL)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Classical Music

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Rasmus Faber 'Where Light Touches' [A Nima Story] Album Farplane Records / Fp076 https://www.rasmusfaber.com https://www.instagram.com/rasmusfaber/ https://myanimelist.net/people/36680/Rasmus_Faber https://rossdraws.com https://www.instagram.com/rossdraws
Available IN Dolby Atmos Where Supported.
Sweden's worldwide acclaimed composer, producer, DJ and pianist, Rasmus Faber, reveals his first album of ambient / neo-classical work, 'Where Light Touches' [A Nima Story]. The album is inspired by, and in collaboration with, Los Angeles based illustrator Ross Tran (RossDraws), as an audio interpretation of his highly praised book, 'Nima'. Crafting a fully immersive listening experience, Rasmus paints stunning audio pictures with delicate melodic hues, abound with atmospheric conversations between emotive pianos, soothing strings and sophisticated electronica that gracefully flow through this enchanting body of work. Composed, arranged and produced entirely by Rasmus, and conceived and mixed using Atmos surround sound, the album was recorded with a full orchestra in Stockholm and fused with contemporary electronic elements from Rasmus' rich musical heritage.

'Where Light Touches' [A Nima Story] began after Ross contacted Rasmus to make music for one of his projects. They immediately found admiration and kinship in each other's work. Ross sent Rasmus his new illustrations book entitled 'Nima', which served as the perfect catalyst for a musical idea Rasmus had - to make an album of subtle beauty and immense production and technical dexterity. Rasmus became absorbed in the characters and worlds in the 'Nima' book, encouraging him to match his composing and production skills with Ross's otherworldly illustrations and boundless talent. The result is something quite extraordinary and beautiful that can be enjoyed accompanying the 'Nima' book, or purely as an audio gift for the senses.

Rasmus Faber started his career as a Jazz musician and house DJ, touring the world, performing to fans of the melodic side of electronic music over the last two decades. His success as an artist in Japan, and being fan of Anime and Manga opened the doors to becoming a composer (one of the only non-Japanese) of music for Anime. He's composed music for the Meta Quest VR platform, AAA games such as Metal Gear Solid and is behind an almost constant stream of music releases under aliases and his on name garnering hundreds of millions of streams.

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Citizen:Kane

Blow

12" | 2024 | Original (LoDubs)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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“We know what jazz is when we hear standards or music that is close to the same source, to a recognized pattern. But what is jazz? Here, a starting point. "Blow" showcases an accumulated CITIZEN:KANE techno vocabulary but it quickly tones down the sensation by introducing frequent breaks in the rhythm, as in "Peiote". But even there we are able to "feel" techno by recalling Wolfgang Voigt's M:I:5 and its parallel yet contrasting rhythmic grids. Elsewhere, manifestations of opposite forces: the beat keeps a body firm on the floor, eminently physical but not commanding; and melodies, cosmic threads, suggest ascension as well as a drive towards the within, creating space for feelings and/or rationalization. "The Fence" or "Montreal" stand as good examples. One less evident aspect of beauty in this record is the apparent coldness of the music, almost rigid and devoid of passion, and thus we declare it more true. As the mind performs a synthesis of what was learned after a class, last track "Family" (expressively) gathers impressions of what went before, adding poetry to the moment. "Blow" may be a reference to the most familiar instruments used in jazz but it can also figuratively mean an explosion, an aesthetic liberation, even with (our) knowledge that for now, and theoretically, the artist chose to concentrate on this thing called jazz.”

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Teffa

12" | 2024 | Original (Quintessentials)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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The ever prolific Teffa is back on LoDubs, albeit for his first Vinyl EP.
As just alluded to, this is the second meeting of the Far West Ruler and the Low End Master from Leeds, although one might be forgiven for blinking and missing the highly sought after (sold out in 5 minutes) Poly DubPlate cut released in early 2023, which was a matter of course in a year where pressing turn times quadrupled. As glad as we are that those days are in the past it also still left the inkling that a full release was necessary once the time and tunes presented themselves.

..And as such, here we have a total of 6 now-ting Grime hybrids (4 on the vinyl, and 2 vinyl-only bonus tracks in the DL and details on how to get those as a poly Dub, only for owners of the vinyl EP), Containing the elastic basslines of a true UKG and Dubstep Stalwart, whilst stretching those elements over syncopated, at time staccato-esque riddims, all beneath a novel modernization of the stilted, subharmonic and eski-esque synth bass pads that are quintessentially Grime. There truly is more to these with each listen, all the while grabbing you at first go.

State of the art: From the one and only Teffa.

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Marcus Paulson

Pure EP

13,99 €*

LP | 2024 | Original (Cd-R)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Born and raised in the north of England to the house sound of Chicago and Sheffield, Marcus Paulson has become one of the most credible producers when it comes to classic sounding Chicago influenced house music. He has released on labels like M>O>S Recordings, Tom Carruther’s Non Stop Rhythm or Partout besides his own Junction 4 label. His new « Pure EP » for Quintessentials is his most mature outing to date: pure house music, pure club tracks, a pure old school feel with a modern twist and a pure joy to listen to!

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Cassie Ramone

Sweetheart

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Sweetheart is the first Cassie Ramone album in ten years, a crowning glory for a singular artist who has forged a unique path through the underground. Breaking out in the late 00s with the revered Vivian Girls, to her current status as a traveler on the
heartworn highway, Cassie Ramone has survived and thrived. Sweetheart is Ramone's greatest recorded statement to date:
focused songwriting shot through with American tragedies, distorted guitars and tear-stained fretboards. Recorded with
collaborator Dylan White in Richmond, VA in the latter's Valley Structures barn studio between December 2023 and March
2024, Sweetheart is Ramone's songwriting rendered direct but with a sweeping cinematic quality. Smeared with reverb and
scintillating like stars in the pitch black night, these songs fulfill the promise of Ramone's songwriting prowess.
Ranging from heart-stealers like I'm Going Home or Joy to the World to the riotous guitar scree of the titular Sweetheart,
Ramone's songwriting here is raw and direct, bolstered by White's perfectly balanced instrumentation. White's work on
Sweetheart blows up Ramone's songs to epic proportions, with waves of shoegazed guitars crashing and cresting with
emotion. As a result, Sweetheart fits effortlessly in with the best of Ramone's work with Vivian Girls and The Babies. With the
emotional vulnerability at its core, Sweetheart is Cassie Ramone emerging as one of the most honest and vital songwriters of
the underground.
Sweetheart, released on White and Ramone's new CD-R Records, builds on Cassie Ramone's legacy as a DIY pioneer. With Vivian Girls, Ramone and her bandmates forged a distinctive sound from 80s Punk, Shoegaze and 60s Girl Groups, delivering it with a dedication to world-building and Do It Yourself pragmatism. CD-Records and this first release are a continuation of Ramone's mission to maintain creative and aesthetic control over her art, communicating directly and honestly. Sweetheart may
also be the best record of her career.
Released on Cassie Ramone and Dylan White's label CD-R Records

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Indecision Records 30th Anniversary

2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Indecision)

51,99 €*

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Modulor)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One-time pressing on neon orange vinyl, Includes 70+ page booklet, Housed in gatefold jacket

Last summer, to commemorate 30 years of Indecision Records, a weekend of shows were held in the label’s adoptive hometown of Garden Grove, California. With quite a few reunions on hand as well as a line-up of bands that spanned across the label’s entire existence, the show was recorded for posterity, and now a small sampling of that is being released on this double LP collection. One track from every band that played as well as a 70+ page booklet with hundreds of photos from the weekend. This will not be pressed again.

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Mick Strauss

In The Dark

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Mick Straussbrings together two EPs on vinyl: In the dark (2024) and Southern Wave Night Birds (2023). An itinerant soul in his forties, Strauss has always wandered far and wide, his curiosity piqued by different encounters and cultures. It was one of these journeys that shaped the sound and stories of his first album, Southern Wave - a six-month journey to the heart of the United States, his motherland. In 2023, he revisited 6 tracks from this album in acoustic versions (guitar, piano, violin, cello, double bass, drums) on the Southern Wave Night Birds EP. In 2024, between his collaborations with Astéréotypie (a band he writes and plays bass for) and his sound creations for circus and dance theater, Arthur B. Gillette has put his Mick Strauss suit back on and is releasing In the dark, a new five-track EP, accompanied by 5 tracks from Southern Wave Night Birds on B side. In the dark is a collection of strange-folk-DIY songs crafted in an attic in Brittany. In the Dark evolves towards the shores of divergent folk, at once romantic, tough and funny. This time, Mick Strauss putshis voice and stories at the heart of the songs. Artifices are reduced and, in their place, we find a stupefyingly rudimentary string section with warm timbres. Mick Strauss reminds us section with warm timbres. Mick Strauss reminds us not only of Lou Reed, but also of Jonathan Richman,Neil Young, Skip Spence, Bill Callahan and even reminiscences of a song Dolly Partonor Lucio Battistimight have written.

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2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Enjoy The Ride)

Closure In Moscow

Pink Lemonade

42,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Pop

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LP | 2024 | UK | Original (The New Originals)

The New Originals

Love Themes Part 2

39,99 €*

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves

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TNO Love Themes PT. 2, the second LP by Amsterdam-based clothing brand THE NEW Originals.

Following a sold out release of 2022, we present another 12” compilation LP of carefully curated gems—ranging from soul, R&B and a dash of experimental funk from the 70s-80s: musical meditations on love whether that be love of self, love of each other or a bittersweet heartbreak.

Athens OF THE North

This time picking from the catalog of outstanding Edinburgh-based label Athens OF THE North: one of the best reissue labels around—resurfacing ridiculously rare, painfully funky soul, disco and incredible jams since it’s establisment in 2014 by label boss Euan Fryer.

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Cambridge Audio

Melomania P100

279,00 €*

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Over-ear Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation

• Crafted for stunning sound – Class A/B amplification through custom 40mm diaphragm drivers
• 100-hour battery life – five minutes of charge gives up to four hours' playback
• Designed for life – with adaptive hybrid Active Noise Cancelling, seamless multi-device pairing, wear detect and gaming mode.
• Engineered by experts – aptX™ Adaptive Audio, aptX™ Lossless, Clear Voice Capture™ Echo Cancelling, Noise Suppression and Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint Connection
• Environmentally conscious – User-replaceable battery and earpads, premium reclaimed materials and plastic-free packaging

Feel your music, everywhere
We believe exceptional sound should be a part of everyday life. Our new headphones take the incredible quality of our award-winning audio systems on the go, so you can immerse yourself in the music you love, wherever you are.

Every beat counts
Good music deserves to be played right. We’ve designed and fine-tuned the P100 across a wide range of genres, to deliver phenomenal sound, no matter what you’re listening to.

Superior amplification
Class AB amplification — core to our award-winning CX-series amplifiers — powers our signature sound. A proven technology that’s audibly better than the standard tech found in 99% of headphones.

Discovery is in the detail
Our meticulously crafted 40mm drivers preserve all your music’s energy, immersing you in sound and uncovering nuances in your music in ways you’ve never heard before.

Lossless clarity, adaptive connectivity
aptX Lossless Bluetooth delivers flawless bit-by-bit transmission of your music, maintaining uncompromised sound quality during wireless listening. Snapdragon Sound also streams at an astounding 24bit/96kHz – better than aptX HD.
aptX Adaptive intelligently monitors and maintains connection quality, for uninterrupted performance in challenging locations.

One charge. 100 hours.
Enjoy up to 100 hours of listening on a full single charge (60 hours with active noise cancelling). And if you’re running low, a 5-minute charge provides up to four hours playtime.

Active Noise Cancellation
Turn the bustling noise of the city into a sanctuary of calm. High performance adaptive hybrid noise cancelling combines an array of mics and cutting-edge technology for a truly immersive experience. To hear the environment around you, activate transparency with a single tap.

Premium Comfort, Conscious Design
Viscoelastic memory foam earcups and a soft vegan leather headband offer unparalleled all-day comfort. Lightweight aluminum details ensure maximum durability, so you can enjoy your music as it should be — anytime.

Effortless listening
Easily control your listening experience with simple, intuitive controls, and enjoy seamless compatibility with Siri and Google Assistant.
A smartphone screen displaying an equalizer app for the Melomania P100 headphones, allowing users to tailor the audio experience to their preference.

Customisable sound
We’ve tuned P100 to deliver precise highs and dynamic lows, but we get that you might want to do your own thing. Customise your listening with Melomania Connect. Create your own presets or choose from six expertly curated profiles.

Independent sound, intricate engineering
Made by music and crafted by experts, the P100 pushes the envelope in audio engineering for headphones, combining industry-leading acoustic technologies, fine-tuned for a fantastic listening experience.
Certified for superior sound quality, it guarantees lossless music, low latency, and high-resolution glitch-free audio with lower power consumption. Echo-cancelling and noise-suppression means calls are uninterrupted and crystal clear, so it’s great for both dedicated listening and daily life.

Crystal clear phone calls
Multiple beamforming microphones and Qualcomm’s latest Clear Voice Calling cVc 8.0 technology suppress background noise and deliver outstanding voice clarity.

Make the most of your music
Connect to two devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch between your playlist, a movie on your laptop, or calls on your phone—without the need to reconnect. Connect with the provided cable too, at 24bit/96kHz.

For music and for the planet
Promoting circularity and minimising waste, 100% of our rare earth neodymium and 50% of the plastic used are recycled. All of our packaging is eco-friendly and plastic-free. Both the battery and earpad cushions are user-replaceable with standard tools, ensuring long-term use.

What's in the box:
• Melomania P100
• Carry Case
• Quick Start Guide
• USB-C to 3.5mm Jack
• USB-C to USB-C

Technical specifications:
• AMPLIFICATION: Class A/B amplification
• DRIVER: 40mm three-layer composite (PEEK+PU+PEEK)
• BATTERY PLAY TIME: Up to 100 hrs (dependent on volume, settings and other factors)
• BATTERY PLAY TIME (ANC ON): Up to 60 hrs
• CHARGING TIME: <160 minutes
• FAST CHARGE: 5 minutes gives 4 hours playback (ANC Off)
• POWER SUPPLY: USB-C
• WIRED MODE: USB-C or 3.5mm Jack
• NOISE ISOLATION: Hybrid ANC
• TRANSPARENCY MODE: Yes
• WEAR DETECT: Yes
• WIND NOISE REDUCTION: Yes
• GOOGLE FAST PAIR: Yes
• VOICE ASSISTANT ACTIVATION: Yes
• MICROPHONES: 6 Mics total
• VOICE PROCESSING: 2-Mic Qualcomm® cVc™ Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression Technology
• LOW LATENCY: <80ms - Gaming Mode accessible via Melomania Connect
• MELOMANIA CONNECT APP: Yes
• FIRMWARE UPGRADABLE: Yes - via Melomania Connect
• BLUETOOTH VERSION: 5.3
• SUPPORTED PROFILES: A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP
• SUPPORTED CODECS: aptX™ Lossless, aptX™ Adaptive, AAC, SBC
• TRIPLE-CORE PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE: Qualcomm QCC3084, Powerful tri-core processor architecture, Dual-core application subsystem 32/80 MHz operation, Single core 240 Mhz configurable Qualcomm® 32‑bit Kalimba audio digital signal processor (DSP) core, flexible clocking from 2 MHz to 240 MHz to enable optimization of performance vs.power consumption, Analog Devices ADAU1787 dedicated low power codec with FastDSP for ANC processing
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to +40°C
• OPERATING RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 10 to 80%, Non-condensing
• DIMENSIONS (HEADPHONE): 250 x 204 x 59mm
• WEIGHT (HEADPHONE): 330g
• COLOUR/FINISH (HEADPHONE): Black or White

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Cambridge Audio

Melomania P100

279,00 €*

UNIT-4 Wireless+ Single Unit

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AIAIAI

450,00 €*

Tape | 2024 | US | Original (Topshelf)

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AIAIAI introduces world’s first professional wireless studio monitor

UNIT- 4 frees the music creation process with battery powered portability and ultra-low latency wireless audio.
With UNIT-4, what was previously confined to the traditional studio is now liberated in the hands of the creator, enabling them to break free from boundaries. Whether at home, on the road, or with friends, UNIT-4 allows for freedom of movement and increased opportunity for collaboration.

AIAIAI brings innovation in audio technology and acoustic design that packs professional studio monitor performance into a compact size of only 2.5kg. UNIT-4’s advanced wireless technology allows for wireless, uncompressed audio with only 16ms of latency. Three different modes of connection means complete versatility in one speaker with Wireless+ ultra-low latency, Bluetooth and cabled options. Designed from the inside out without using glue, UNIT-4 allows for total disassembly and component replacement, and is made from 100% recycled plastic.

The introduction of UNIT-4 is AIAIAI’s latest step in expanding its family of products using the W+ Link technology, which began with the introduction of the TMA-2 Wireless+ headphones in December of 2021. The W+ Link has been specifically developed for wireless audio with ultra-low latency in a stable and robust connection, designed for enhanced freedom for music making.

The UNIT-4 Wireless+ studio monitors allows creators to finally break free from the cable and expand their creative freedom. Experience unparalleled flexibility and truly liberating mobility in your creative process as a music producer. These studio monitors allow you to create and mix music with accurate sound representation and powerful performance wherever you are. Connect wirelessly to your devices and enjoy crystal clear audio without the hassle of cables.
Take control of your creativity and elevate your music to the next level with these wireless portable studio monitors.

The key features uniquely designed for enhanced freedom and set UNIT-4 apart from other speakers are the following:

Complete wireless freedom
• Battery powered with 20H+ of playback time
• W+ Link ultra low latency wireless audio for music creation - only 16ms of latency, uncompressed audio and robust connection
• Complete wireless freedom - both audio and power cables

Reference monitor performance
• 2 way active monitor featuring a 4 inch high-excursion woofer and 1 inch silk-dome tweeter
• Precision tonal accuracy over a flat +/-2dB frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz
• Bass vent and boosting EQ tuned to provide a clean bass extension down to 40Hz
• Precise soundstage and point-source accuracy provided by the minimal front panel design, incorporating a directivity controlling tweeter waveguide
• Stage monitor design enables you to place the speaker upright or angled horizontally, to optimise your sound field in changing workspaces
• Shape UNIT-4’s sound to your environment or preference using the AIAIAI app customisable 5-band EQ

Portable, compact and rugged
• Size and weight of only 3 litres / 2.5kg
• Rear bass vent designed to be a comfortable carrying handle when on the move
• Removable steel grille provides sturdy protection for the woofer and tweeter

Connect to everything
• W+ Link - use the X02 transmitter for low latency wireless music creation
• Bluetooth 5.2 - listen to music from your Bluetooth enabled devices
• Cable - connect directly via 3.5mm mini-jack and 6.3mm balanced TRS inputs

Responsible design
• Main components produced from 100% recycled plastics, from post-consumer sources
• Designed for disassembly in a glue-free design - take the whole speaker apart using twoscrewdrivers
• Replace worn out components including battery and drive units
• Future-proofed for new technologies with upgradeable wireless electronics

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• UNIT-4 Wireless+ Studio Monitor

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
UNIT-4 AUDIO
• Response: +/-2dB 50Hz-20kHz
• Low cut-off: 40Hz
• Peak SPL: 104dB
• Enclosure: Bass reflex
• Woofer: 4 inch high excursion
• Tweeter: 1 inch silk dome
• Crossover: 3kHz
• Amplifier: Class D 2x 80W peak
• DSP: Loudness adaptive bass EQ
• EQ adjustment: 5-band (AIAIAI app)

UNIT-4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS
• Low latency audio: AIAIAI W+ Link
• Bluetooth version: 5.2
• Analog inputs: 3.5mm aux / 6.3mm balanced

UNIT-4 POWER
• Battery playback time: 20 hours
• Charging time: 2 hours
• Battery capacity: 77Wh
• Power supply: 120-240VAC - 15VDC

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Knifeplay

Pearlty

Eraldo Bernocchi And Hoshiko Yamane

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Over atmospheric instrumentation expanded by cinematic structure and pacing, Pearlty presents Knifeplay somewhere between dream-pop influenced shoegaze and lofty slowcore, never fully committing to one or the other in its insistence on creating an immersive, organic world.

Originally released in 2019, Knifeplay’s vivid debut Pearlty documents songwriter Tj Strohmer’s expressions of early adulthood in what he describes as “the journey from innocence to experience.”

Written during a time of immense inspiration, Strohmer was able to peel himself away from detached nihilism, uncovering the physicality and therapeutic powers of songwriting. Newly emboldened by this discovery and the talented community surrounding him, Strohmer channeled this revelation into his work, taking Knifeplay from a bedroom experiment that merely wrote songs to a more substantial project with a purpose.

Pearlty’s various climactic passages, like those heard on the impressionist album opener “Tears”, envelop listeners in textured walls of distorted guitar and noisy breakdowns, a distinct hallmark of shoegaze – but Knifeplay’s compositions go far beyond such conventions.

Also featured are downtempo compositions – such as the tribute track “Angel” – that call on a range of influences, from grunge to lofi pop, all the way back to slowcore. Layers of Strohmer’s falsetto lilt adorn the songs with another dimension of sentimentality, while rounding out the sonic vastness of the group’s emotionally enrapturing style, lending impressive depth to the band’s debut full-length.

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Sabi Transparent Orange Cloudy Vinyl Editoin

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Denovali)

Beautiful Soul HHV Exclusive Violet Pink Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance

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Denovali is pleased to present the second cooperation album of the Italian composer, arranger, producer and guitarist Eraldo Bernocchi with the Berlin-based Japanese violinist, composer, electronic producer and Tangerine Dream member Hoshiko Yamane. Eraldo Bernocchi and Hoshiko Yamane have come together again to create their second album - inspired by the Japanese concept of "Sabi". The record is a unique blend of electronic and acoustic music - with Bernocchi’s pulsating textures and Yamane's haunting treated violin melodies weaving together to create a captivating and emotional sonic landscape. "Sabi" is a Japanese aesthetic that celebrates the beauty of impermanence and decay. It is often associated with the simplicity, austerity, and solitude found in nature, and is said to evoke a sense of melancholy, nostalgia, and reverence for the passage of time. Bernocchi and Yamane's "Sabi" explores these themes through a collection of minimalist compositions that combine electronic and acoustic instruments immersing the listener in a deeply cinematic experience. The album takes the listener on a journey through a series of atmospheric tracks, sometimes melancholic pieces that evokes the sense of solitude and simplicity often associated with the concept, other times more energetic and uplifting, optimistic ones that celebrates the beauty of transience. The artwork again was created by the renowned designer Petulia Mattioli.

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Spectac & Amiri

LP | 2024 | US | Original (Ill Adrenaline)

26,99 €*

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Hip Hop

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Limited to 100 copies. Underground hip-hop legends Spectac & Amiri are back with their latest offering, "Beautiful Soul", set for release through Ill Adrenaline Records. Known for their signature jazzy, soulful soundscapes and introspective lyricism, this album builds on the success of their critically acclaimed project Soul Beautiful. Once again, Amiri's soulful production lays the foundation for Spectac's sharp, reflective rhymes, proving the duo's chemistry is as potent as ever.

Amiri has long been praised for his ability to blend golden-era vibes with modern production techniques, crafting beats that seamlessly combine jazz, soul, and boom bap. Over the years, his work has earned a respected place in the underground scene, producing for a wide array of artists while staying true to his unique sound.

On the mic, Spectac is a seasoned emcee from South Carolina with roots in North Carolina, known for his witty wordplay and freestyle prowess. With a career spanning over a decade, his lyricism often explores personal experiences and societal issues, making his verses both relatable and thought-provoking. Together, the duo has earned the respect of underground hip-hop heads globally, delivering consistently high-quality music that blends nostalgia with fresh creativity.

Having worked with the likes of 9th Wonder, Big Daddy Kane, and A Tribe Called Quest, Spectac & Amiri are most definitely veterans in the game. Their releases have always been rooted in the spirit of true-school hip-hop, which has enabled them to maintain their underground presence for decades.

The lead single from Beautiful Soul, titled "Yeah Y’all", features their long-time friend and collaborator DJ Shakim, who adds his signature blend of scratches and cuts over Amiri’s dreamy instrumental. Spectac's effortless flow shines with lines like, "…me and Amiri not the greatest but close enough, a stone throws away from a J-Dilla donut…"

With tracks like "When We Do It", "Sermons for Bentleys", "Got a Feeling", and "Wake Up!", the duo dives into themes ranging from reflections on their personal journeys to commentary on the political and social challenges they've witnessed throughout their careers. As always, the album serves a balanced mix of lyrical depth and soulful vibes, offering something for both new listeners and longtime fans.

For those familiar with Spectac & Amiri, Beautiful Soul is a return to form, delivering the kind of lush, thoughtful hip-hop that's become their trademark. And for newcomers? Consider this your backstage pass to one of the best-kept secrets in the underground. Get ready, because once you hit play, you're not just listening — you’re vibing with legends.

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Even The Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 Colored Vinyl Edition

2LP | 2024 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)

58,99 €*

Quixotism 10th Anniversary Remastered Edition

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Light in the Attic Records proudly presents Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996—the first comprehensive collection of Ukrainian music recorded prior to, and immediately following, the Ussr’s collapse. From subtly dissenting Soviet-era singles to DIY recordings from Kyiv’s vibrant underground scene, the compilation chronicles the development of Ukraine’s rich musical landscape through rare folk, rock, jazz, and electronic recordings.

“This record is a labor of love and a long time coming,” says label owner Matt Sullivan. Over the course of the last five years, Sullivan, alongside producers David Mas ("dbgo”), Mark “Frosty” McNeill, and Ukrainian label Shukai Records worked tirelessly to compile a carefully curated, chronological playlist. But behind the scenes, ongoing war & politics would shape the evolution of the tracklist, which originally featured both Ukrainian and Russian artists. “We found ourselves in the midst of a larger political issue; what began as a broader overview of a sonically underrepresented region suddenly became quite the controversial project,” Sullivan continues, “so we decided to pivot and focus only on Ukrainian music. There were times when it felt impossible to bring this project to fruition, so to be sharing it with the world today is truly humbling and long overdue.”

Guiding listeners through the physical editions of the album are insightful liner notes and track-by-track details by Vitalii “Bard” Bardetskyi—a Kyiv-based filmmaker, DJ, and writer. The 2xLP is housed in a beautiful gatefold package showcasing Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko’s beloved and iconic folk paintings. The vinyl edition features a 20-page booklet with artist photos & liner notes in both English and Ukrainian, pressed on Clear Blue Sky & Sunflower Yellow wax; the CD edition features bonus content housed in a deluxe, 64-page hardbound book.

Light in the Attic will donate a portion of proceeds directly to Livyj Bereh, a Kyiv-based volunteer group working to rebuild in the regions affected by ongoing war in Ukraine.

“Music has always pulled Ukrainians out of the abyss,” writes Vitalii “Bard” Bardetskyi in his liner notes for Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996. “When there is no hope for the future, there is still music. At such moments, the whole nation resonates under a groove. Music, breaking through the concrete of various colonial systems, is an incredible, often illogical, way to preserve dignity.”

While the songs collected in Even the Forest Hums were recorded during periods of immense societal and political upheaval—and certainly reflect the resilience of the Ukrainian people—they are rooted in the universal spirit of exploration: from post-war teenagers seeking fresh rhythms and artists experimenting with DIY recording technologies to an entire nation being introduced to decades-worth of previously-embargoed albums. Yet, until now, it has been nearly impossible for anyone outside Ukraine to explore the country’s flourishing music scene for themselves.

Much of this can be attributed to Soviet-era restrictions. Music, much like any other commodity, was tightly controlled before the fall of communism. “Only state-authorized performers who had gone through hellish rounds of the permit system could record at the few monopolistic, state-run studios,” explains Bardetskyi. While many of these compositions were released and performed to mass audiences, however, they weren’t necessarily what they seemed. “Some of the artists managed, even under difficult ideological circumstances, to build a whole aesthetic platform which was essentially anti-Soviet.”

Bands could slide under the radar by changing the lyrics of rock songs to reflect Soviet ideals or by performing traditional folk music with subtle outside influences. “This resulted in a whole scene that combined central-eastern Ukrainian vocal polyphony, Carpathian rhythms, and overseas grooves,” writes Bardetskyi, who refers to this era of music as “Mustache Funk.”

Examples featured in Even the Forest Hums... include 1971’s “Bunny” by Kobza. While the folk-rock group was known for their polyphonic vocals, this particular composition is an instrumental waltz, which blends elements of traditional Ukrainian music with progressive rock, British beat, and jazz-rock. Another example of “Mustache Funk” comes from the latter half of the decade, with the Caribbean-influenced “Remembrance” by Vodohrai. While the group—which included some of the best jazz musicians in the country—had a multitude of traditional hits, inspired jams like this one could, for a lucky few, occasionally be heard live.

While the 70s proved to be a golden age for Ukrainian music (complete with pop stars, large-scale tours, and legions of adoring fans), the excitement was short-lived. “The Soviet system finally understood that funkified beats quite strongly contradict[ed] [its] principles,” notes Bardetskyi, who adds that by the 80s, “The once prolific scene was almost completely colonized, appropriated, and largely Russified; the state radio and TV waves were occupied by banal VIAs and cheezy schlager singers.”

With tighter restrictions, however, came the rise of the underground. While the decade leading up to Ukraine’s independence was marked by great turmoil—including the political reform of Perestroika in the Ussr and the Chernobyl disaster—it also marked a time of incredible creativity.

Mirroring global trends, the first half of the decade found many composers and producers experimenting with electronic music. Among them was Vadym Khrapachov, whose scores have appeared in over 100 films. His moody, Moroder-esque “Dance” (written for Roman Balaian’s iconic 1983 film, Flights in Dreams and Reality) is notable in that it was recorded on the Ussr’s only existing British EMS Synthi 100 synthesizer.

Producer Kyrylo Stetsenko, meanwhile, was reimagining traditional songs for the dancefloor. Among them is 1980’s “Play, the Violin, Play,” by Ukrainian pop star Tetiana Kocherhina. Stetsenko, who produced the album for Kocherhina, created a hypnotic remix of the folk tune that was fit for a disco. Stetsenko is also featured here with 1987’s “Oh, how, how?,” in which he transforms a melancholic ballad by Natalia Gura into a synth-forward, breakbeat jam.

As the fall of communism approached, the scene continued to diversify—particularly as music from around the world became increasingly available. Kyiv, in particular, became an epicenter of creativity. In the early days, bands like Krok offered a preview of what was to come. Described by Bardetskyi as “The first real Kyiv supergroup,” Krok was led by guitarist Volodymyr Khodzytskyi and featured musicians from local Beat bands. In addition to backing the biggest pop acts of the day, the versatile collective explored a spectrum of styles in their own recordings, including fusion and electro-funk. They are represented here with the mellow “Breath of Night Kyiv.”

By the late 80s, Kyiv “was buzzing like a beehive,” recalls Bardetskyi. “It was a period of very active socialization and exchange of musical information and ideas; local musicians evolved with supersonic speed, absorbing decades of the world's musical background and transforming it into their sound.” While rock bands comprised much of this era’s first wave, artists continued to expand their repertoire as new influences pervaded the scene. The global rise of DIY recording technology and electronic instrumentation, meanwhile, also contributed to the growing sonic landscape.

Highlights from this period include the avant-garde improvisations of violinist Valentina Goncharova. Recordings like 1989’s “Silence” were created by a series of layered tracks and custom pickups. Similarly, composer Iury Lech paints a warm ambient soundscape with 1990’s “Barreras.” On the other end of the spectrum is the industrial “90” by Radiodelo (the project of Ivan Moskalenko—aka DJ Derbastler), which combines frenetic drum machine beats and haunting, reverb-soaked instrumentation. Post-punk was also thriving, with acts like Yarn (a large, loosely based collective) dominating the scene. “The interests of [Yarn’s] members extended all the way to medieval chamber music, which would clearly be noticeable in ‘Viella,’” writes Bardetskyi. The track features two of Yarn’s co-founding members: multi-instrumentalist and graphic designer Oleksander Yurchenko (who became a significant figure in modern Ukrainian music) and Ivan Moskalenko. Yurchenko is also represented here as part of Omi, a parallel project by the chart-topping electronic group, Blemish. 1994’s dramatic “Transference” (which features contributions by legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto and American singer-songwriter Diamanda Galas) serves up horror-movie-soundtrack vibes, particularly with the addition of eerie vocalizations.

Cukor Bila Smert’ (which translates to “Sugar White Death”) were also major players in the Kyiv underground. Interestingly, Bardetskyi notes, “In the reality of the general dominance of post-punk, the aesthetic message of Cukor Bila Smert’ was countercultural to the countercultural process itself.” For their contribution to the compilation, the experimental quartet provides 1995’s “Cool, Shining.”

In the years following Ukraine’s independence, Kyiv’s underground scene continued to flourish, particularly as Western trends became more accessible and Ukrainians found themselves at the forefront of their own cultural output. While the country’s music would largely evolve in new directions throughout the 90s, the final entry on Even the Forest Hums... provides a glimpse at what the future held. The album closes with 1996’s “Lion,” by Belarusian transplant German Popov, whose project, Marble Sleeves, was “one of the few Kyiv formations that tried to master jungle/drum-n-bass,” per Bardetskyi.

Though this compilation only scratches the surface of Ukraine’s vast and diverse music scene, Even the Forest Hums offers an in-depth overview of a significant period in the country’s cultural history and unites a number of influential figures in the same collection for the first time. As Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Schegel writes in the foreword, “This is our Ukrainian treasure. It is impossible to lose and impossible to win.”

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Oren Ambarchi

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Black Truffle)