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BLANCK MASS "In Ferneaux" (SACRED SBR267 CD/ LP BLANCK MASS "In Ferneaux (magenta)” (SACRED SBR267LPC1 LP February 26 street date. "In Ferneaux" explores pain in motion, building audio-spatial chambers of experience and memory. Using an archive of field recordings from a decade of global travels, isolation gave Blanck Mass an opportunity to make connections in a moment when being together is impossible. The record is divided into two long-form journeys that gather the memories of being with now-distant others through the composition of a nostalgic travelogue. The journeys are haunted with the vestiges of voices, places, and sensations. These scenes alternate with the building up and releasing of great aural tension, intensities that emerge from the trauma of a personal grieving process which has perhaps embraced its rage moment. With "In Ferneaux", Blanck Mass wrangles the immanent materials of the here-and-now to build a sense of transcendence. Here, the uncanny angelic hymn sits comfortably beside the dirge. The misery and blessing are one. CARCASS "Swansong (digi-FDR audio)” (EARACHE) MOSH160CDFD CD CARCASS "Swansong (FDR audio)" (EARACHE) MOSH160FDR LP January 29 street date. Liverpool's legendary Death Metal pioneers Carcass (who still tour extensively to this day) are often credited with shaping the entire death metal genre, pushing boundaries with their shocking imagery whilst evolving and innovating with each new . "Swansong" is their sixth album, originally released in 1996. DJ MUGGS THE "Dies Occidendum" (SACRED SBR268 LP/ CD BLACK GOAT DJ MUGGS THE "Dies Occidendum (red (SACRED SBR268LPC1 LP BLACK GOAT vinyl)" March 12 street date. "Dies Occidendum" is a mythical voyage across fog-laden, scorched earth terrain from the original friar of dark hip hop, DJ Muggs The Black Goat. Known and revered as the sonic mastermind behind both and his own imprint, here Muggs sheds the MCs and presents his latest dark-soaked productions as an illuminated manuscript of sorts; a fully immersive, instrumental soundtrack to the mysterious "Dies Occidendum". No one wields the Excalibur of sonic darkness quite like Muggs. Combining ingredients of psych rock, gypsy folk with modern elements of trap, forged together under layers of his signature sonic grime, Muggs has created yet another blueprint for the utmost sonic menace and macabre. The Renaissance is upon us. Long live King Muggs. EL MICHELS AFFAIR "Yeti Season" (BIG CROWN) BCR060 LP/ CD EL MICHELS AFFAIR "Yeti Season (clear blue)” (BIG CROWN) BCR060LPC2 LP EL MICHELS AFFAIR "Yeti Season (BIG CROWN) BCR060LPDLXC4 LP (LP+book/red vinyl)" March 26 street date. Fresh off of their 2020 offering "Adult Themes", El Michels Affair is back with a new full- length release. Titled "Yeti Season", this newest album has everything we've come to expect from EMA's patented cinematic style of instrumental . Where "Adult Themes" inspired a soundtrack to an imaginary film, "Yeti Season" brings us to a different place in time - with new inspirations. Taken with Turkish-styled funk and an almost Mumbai-esque take on soul, El Michels Affair offers us a different kind of drama and imagination with "Yeti Season". If you've been following along, this shouldn't be viewed as too far a departure for El Michels Affair. It's a heavy album - as evidenced by the signature musicianship and dramatic vocal expressions. But it's also a hopeful record, with phrasings, textures, and chord changes that hint at something better - or fuller -coming our way. The limited edition deluxe version comes with a 50 page children's book inspired by the album. "Sound Ancestors (MADLIB MMS044 CD/ LP (arranged by Kieran Hebden)" March 5 street date. Gil Evans to .... Holger Czukay to the ensemble known as Can....Jean Claude Vannier to Serge Gainsbourg on "Histoire de Melody Nelson". That's the only way to explain the specificity of Four Tet and Madlib's collaboration, in this special album that showcases a two-decade long friendship that has resulted in an album that follows Madlib's classics like 's "The Unseen", "" and his "Pinata" and "Bandana" with . "A few months ago I completed work on an album with my friend Madlib that we'd been making for the last few years. He is always making loads of music in all sorts of styles and I listening to some of his new beats and studio sessions when I had the idea that it would be great to hear some of these ideas made into a Madlib solo album. Not made into beats for vocalists to use but instead arranged into tracks that could all flow together in an album designed to be listened to start to finish. I put this concept to him when we were hanging out eating some nice food one day and we decided to work on this together with him sending me tracks, loops, ideas and experiments that I would arrange, edit, manipulate and combine. I was sent hundreds of pieces of music over a couple of years stretch and during that time I put together this album with all the parts that fitted with my vision" - Kieren Hebden aka Four Tet. "Rarities Vol. 2: The (FAT WRECK) FAT973 CD/ LP Originals" February 12 street date. When it comes to classic Fat Wreck bands No Use For A Name certainly need no introduction, but here's the scoop: they were one of the first bands on and remain a cornerstone of the label roster. Their unique take on California punk emphasized equally innovative and catchy melody, paired with top-flight musicianship. Despite the tragic passing of singer and in 2012, their presence can still be felt today, as their influence is evident in the work of many other artists. Fat Wreck recently unearthed some demos and early versions of some of the best No Use For A Name . The response was unanimous - people must hear these! So alas, we bring you "Rarities Vol. 2: The Originals". Side A gets the listener hooked immediately with rare versions of songs that have only appeared on compilations. The B-side contains never-before heard demos from the classic NUFAN album "". NOFX "Single Album" (FAT WRECK) FAT114 CD/ LP February 26 street date (CD)/March 19 street date (LP). After nearly 40 years, what is left to say about NOFX? Can a band continue to after almost four decades as a band? The answer to this question lies on "Single Album", the quartet's 14th full-length studio album. It is, as frontman and bassist describes, "a dark album". That wasn't the original intent. By early 2020, NOFX had written and recorded enough songs for a planned double album to be released that fall. Like so much about 2020, those plans changed. decided they had fell short of making the perfect double album, so they scrapped some tracks, and condensed it down to one solid single album. Hence the title. Recorded at Motor Studios in with Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore (, ), "Single Album" gets more personal than NOFX ever has before. The result of these 10 tracks is a NOFX album that is both familiar and unpredictable traits that legions of adoring fans have grown to love about the band. SCHULTZ, WESLEY "Vignettes" (DUALTONE) DUA2228 CD/ LP February 26 street date. "Vignettes" sees Wesley Schultz, the 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter- guitarist and co-founder of The Lumineers, exploring his myriad influences and early inspirations with a series of starkly beautiful cover versions spanning such legendary artists as , Tom Waits, Sheryl Crow, Jim Croce, Derek and the Dominos, and . SMERZ "Believer" (XL XL1076CD CD SMERZ "Believer" (XL XL1076LP LP February 26 street date. Smerz are the Nowegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg. The duo, who produce, write, direct and conceptualize all their own work, carve out a space where it's not so impossible for dreams, both big and small, to grow in the midst of the systemic societal weeds that tangle up people's self-worth and confidence. With "Believer", their 2021 debut full-length album on XL Recordings, they formalize the boundless sonic world that started to emerge within each of their debut EP's and in their running NTS monthly residency. Are you a Believer? WOODS "Reflections Vol. 1 (WOODSIST) WOODSIST102 LP (Bumble Bee Crown King) (black vi" WOODS "Reflections Vol. 1 (WOODSIST) WOODSIST102X LP (Bumble Bee Crown King) (coloured" March 5 street date. With no touring in 2020, and possibly this year, Woods decided to take a deep dive into their archives and put together the first volume of their much discussed archival series, "Reflections". Featuring rare and unreleased recordings from 2009-2013, including a ghost town desert jam off the side of the highway, their first live performance in Big Sur, the first recorded version of "Bend Beyond" and some shelved diamonds in the rough that were finished up during quarantine. Their hope is that it plays like a "lost record" from an extremely strange and fruitful period in Woods history.

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FALL "Live At St. Helens (CASTLE FACE) CF133 LP Technical College '81 (LP+7-inch)" February 19 street date. First official release of this live show from the legendary post-punk band, from early in their career. Made with the blessing of all those still living associated with this line-up and show. 50% of profits go to Centrepoint, which helps the homeless youth in Manchester, UK. "Live Fall performances are always a pleasure because they seem to take what already made the Fall great and push it even a bit more into the rough and bloody uncharted wasteland that is drug scorched proto-punk and heady political poetry. So, it is with great pleasure that we introduce this Fall bootleg soundboard recording to you. Recorded during one of the many strong points in the bands vast and mighty history. They really burn bright here and bring every ounce of what you expect from this formidable force" - John Dwyer. FEUERSTACK, "Harmonize The Moon (FORWARD FMG090 LP MICHAEL (180g)" March 19 street date. All over Montreal Michael Feuerstack’s latest record, Harmonize the Moon, time—and its inherent illusory nature—is incredibly elastic. Some moments seem to stretch on forever; others are illuminated only briefly, like fiery embers popping into the sky, extinguished just as quickly as they’re recognized. While Feuerstack arranged and recorded Harmonize the Moon completely solo at his apartment in the spring of 2020, the songs that compose it were written over the past couple years, on wanderings and tours as well as at home. He embarked on a slow process of balancing the poetic with the narrative, producing songs that flow naturally instead of adhering too rigidly to established forms. The result is a collection that’s pensive but playful, introspective yet generous, and achingly intimate. The tone is tentatively hopeful throughout. Over deliberately thrummed acoustic and minimal drums, Feuerstack moves slowly and with intention, rendering his transmissions in intimate arrangements and his warm, expressive voice. FREELOVE FENNER "The Punishment Zone" (CELLULOID MR040 LP February 5 street date. Montreal art pop group Freelove Fenner release their long-awaited album, The Punishment Zone. The 14- collection is an exercise in pleasing sounds, diaphanous textures, and concise song structure. The group listened to a century's worth of experimental, often cacophonous sounds and reshaped it into a mellow pop music. The group’s workshop is the strictly analog Bottle Garden Studio, a small room full of tape machines and homemade equipment that is integral to the group’s sound and process. Avoiding 21st century technology not out of any sort of snobbery or nostalgia but rather a desire to avoid the work habits inherent with contemporary tools, the band embraces the different results that come with a slower, more tactile process: the happy accidents; the absence of visual stimuli (no screens); the difficulty in attaining high gloss finishes. Freelove Fenner have released two EPs, In the Bottle Garden (2009), and Pineapple Hair EP (2012); as well as the full-length album Do Not Affect a Breezy Manner (2013), all on Montreal’s Fixture Records. The Punishment Zone will be released on Arizona’s minimal art label Moone Records (via Celluloid Lunch in Canada), joining an eclectic roster featuring artists like Tori Kudo, John Dieterich, Little Wings, Lithics, and others. Recommended if you like: Tonto’s Expanding Head Band, Broadcast, Robert Wyatt, , White Noise, The of America, The Free Design, Godley and Creme. LNZNDRF "II (clear white vinyl)" (LNZNDRF) LNZ002LPC1 LP January 29 street date. LNZNDRF's "II" is a mass hypnotism, somehow both thunderous and trance-inducing. Recorded in extensive, shamanistic jam sessions at Austin's Public Hi-Fi in September 2019 and later edited down to give it shape, these songs feel like Right Now, with some toes testing the waters of the . The brothers Scott and (The National), Ben Lanz (The National, Beirut) and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Arntz (Beirut, Grizzly Bear) are in headlamps and spelunking gear, descending into a somnambulant space. Its incantations seem to beckon the dystopia of present day as much as they beckon the Big Mystery awaiting us when we finally bust through its barrier. MOORE FAMILY BAND "Missy" (ASIAN MAN) AM365 LP February 5 street date. The Moore Family Band - comprised of siblings Alyssa (lead vocals), Randy (guitar/bass), and Dylan Moore (drums/back-up vocals) - delivers sunny, propulsively catchy alt-rock while layering on the kinds of dueling and perfectly judged harmonies that might be more at home on a 1980s metal record. Earlier this year, the siblings found the COVID-19 pandemic at first disorienting, then unifying as the Moores spent quarantine writing songs together. Their forthcoming debut record "Missy", named after the family dog, came naturally as all three channeled influences like Weezer, Joan Jett, Green Day, Blondie, and Alkaline Trio into a rock 'n' roll record capable of standing toe-to-tapping-toe with early cuts from those genre forefathers. PAINTED SHRINES "Heaven And Holy (colour)” (WOODSIST) WOODSIST100 LP March 5 street date. Jeremy Earl (Woods) and Glenn Donaldson (Skygreen Leopards, The Reds, Pinks & Purples) met sometime in the mid-oughts and bonded over a love of and DIY sounds. They shared many stages since, and their first serious collaboration was on the 2011 Woods album "Sun & Shade". Around 2018, Earl was restless in upstate NY and accepted an invite to record in Donaldson's studio in an undisclosed rural coastal town in Northern California. In a week they emerged with nearly an album's worth of hazy folk-rock and psych-pop with touches of more outré lo-fi noise. Jeff Moller (The Papercuts) added bass, and they put the finishing touches on during quarantine. "Heaven And Holy" ebbs and flows like coastal fog between songs and dreamy instrumentals, splitting the difference between The Clean's "Unknown Country" and The Byrds' "Fifth Dimension". RAT COLUMNS "Pacific Kiss (black vinyl)" (TOUGH LOVE) TLV134LP LP RAT COLUMNS "Pacific Kiss (pastel pink)” (TOUGH LOVE) TLV134LPX LP February 19 street date. ‘Pacific Kiss’ is the fourth album from Australian musician David West's underground pop band, Rat Columns. It sees Rat Columns plunging headfirst into an azure sea of , rock 'n' roll and indie. The tones are bright and optimistic, though fans of confusion and gloom will still find solace in the album's darker moments, of which there are a few. Rat Columns emerged from San Francisco via Perth, in the late 2000s with the mope 'n' jangle of their first self-titled cassette release. From that moment, DW and a constantly evolving troupe of friends and co-conspirators have forged a persistent trail of albums and EP's. ‘Pacific Kiss’ is a record for those astral voyages into the spheres conducted from bedrooms, kitchens, grassy fields and open car windows. Pastel pink vinyl edition is limited to 250 copies. Black vinyl limited to 500 copies. STONE, ADAM / DEAD "Dataland" (FEEDING TUBE) FTR590LP LP SEA APES / February 5 street date. Dataland is a collaboration with Black Tempest and Adam Stone, achieved mainly through internet data transfer during the Covid lockdown of 2020. A meditation upon the average existence of a "developed- world" human in the early 21st century. This six-song collection is a fusion of electronica, monologue, "real drums", and guitar, and was recorded at various locations in sad old England over the last two years or so. VANILLE "Soleil ‘96" (RETURN TO RTA086 LP January 29 street date. Soleil 96 is the debut full length album from singer songwriter Rachel Leblanc. Produced by Emmanuel Éthier (Corridor, Chocolat) the album showcases bewitching melodies, and a unique fusion of 60s rock and french pop. Exclusive >> METAL/PROG/PSYCH/HARD ROCK >>

ALMIGHTY "Powertrippin' (2CD expanded)” (HEAR NO EVIL) HNECD148D CD February 26 street date. Although initially inspired by punk, when Scottish school friends Stump Monroe (drums), Floyd London (bass) and (guitar, vocals) joined forces with guitarist Tantrum in 1988, they chose a harder rocking, heavy metal sound. Snapped up by for 1989 debut "Blood, Fire & Love", their more punk infused aggressive approach was a welcome relief from the glam orientated sounds imported from across the Atlantic. This was followed by "Soul Destruction" in 1991, and then "Powertrippin'" in 1993. The album was also the first album to feature guitarist Pete Friesen, replacing original member, Tantrum. As well as the singles ‘Addiction’, ‘Over The Edge’ and ‘Out Of Season’, this expanded, deluxe reissue of "Powertrippin'" includes the B-Sides ‘Blind’, ‘Bodies’ (originally by the Sex Pistols), ‘Insomnia’, ‘In A Rut’ (originally by The Ruts) and ‘Fuckin' Up’ (originally by and Crazy Horse). Live versions of ‘Takin’ Hold’, and ‘Jesus Loves You...But I Don't’ illustrate what a powerful band The Almighty have always been on stage. The bonus disc also includes demo versions and an acoustic take of Neil Young's ‘Rockin'’ In The Free World’! DOZER "Vultures" (HEAVY PSYCH HPS147 CD DOZER "Vultures" (HEAVY PSYCH HPS147LP LP DOZER "Vultures (ltd gold vinyl)" (HEAVY PSYCH HPS147LTD LP DOZER "Vultures (ultra ltd white (HEAVY PSYCH HPS147SLTD LP & purple striped vinyl)" March 12 street date.Vultures is a first time pressed EP of the swedish stoner band Dozer. Recorded in 2004-2005 at Rockhouse Studios in Borlänge, these six tracks were used as pre-production demos for what would later become the fourth Dozer album, 2005’s Through the Eyes of Heathens. The album is now released for the first time on vinyl and digipak with a very special bonus track, a cover of the Sunride song Vinegar Fly. Vultures is a real heavy-stoner explosion, something that only Dozer can provide. The amazing artwork is made by Lowrider leader Peder Bergstrand. DOZER "Through The Eyes Of (HEAVY PSYCH HPS148LP LP Heathens" DOZER "Through The Eyes Of (HEAVY PSYCH HPS148LTD LP Heathens (ltd bloody red vinyl)" DOZER "Through The Eyes Of (HEAVY PSYCH HPS148SLTD LP Heathens (ultra ltd orange & " March 12 street date. From the very start of “Drawing Dead” through the memorable lead line in the slower-paced closer “Big Sky Theory,” Dozer assembled a work of impeccable songwriting and deep-rooted character. In the arc of their career, every record was another step forward, and just as 2001’s Madre de Dios built on the debut and 2003’s Call it Conspiracy built on that, so too did Through the Eyes of Heathens pick up from where its predecessor left off. Its sound was still rooted in a heavy rock feel, but Dozer were able to translate that into something more aggressive when they wanted — their sound had bite as well as lumber, and while a cut like “Born a Legend” could be traced back to their desert-minded beginnings in its basic structure, by the time it was finally executed, it was something else entirely. DOZER "Beyond Colossal" (HEAVY PSYCH HPS149LP LP DOZER "Beyond Colossal (ltd (HEAVY PSYCH HPS149LTD LP green vinyl)" DOZER "Beyond Colossal (ultra (HEAVY PSYCH HPS149SLTD LP ltd yellow & black March 12 street date Beyond Colossal is the fulfillment of the promise 2005’s excellent Through the Eyes of Heathens began to see through. The sound is that of the band pushing itself harder, writing stronger songs and compromising none of their edge or aural passion. You can hear it on “Exoskeleton (Part II),” truncated here from its appearance with “Part I” on a 2007 split with Iceland‘s Brain Police, at the 1:39-mark launching of “The Ventriloquist,” on the more traditionally stoner “Grand Inquisitor” and even the quiet “Bound for Greatness” which closes out the album. Dozer are not only on top of their game, they’re well beyond it. HENSLEY, KEN "My Book Of Answers" (HEAR NO EVIL) HNECD144 CD

HENSLEY, KEN "My Book Of Answers" (HEAR NO EVIL) HNELP144 LP March 6 street date. "My Book Of Answers" started with a chance encounter at Alicante airport on a flight bound for Moscow in 2018, when Russian businessman Vladimir Emelin (whose hobby is writing poetry) approached Ken Hensley. From translations of Vladimir's Russian words into English, Ken fashioned choruses and verses until he had the basis for nine original new songs. The main stumbling block to starting this record was finding the time to create it. And then the pandemic happened. Thankfully advances in modern technology meant that this album could be created and completed remotely. The album sees Ken also returning to play slide and lead guitars as well as his classic Hammond playing and of course lead vocals. "My Book Of Answers" was finished and scheduled for release before Ken's passing in November. HOLY MOTHER "Face This Burn (digi)" (MASSACRE) MASD1175 CD February 12 street date. This album is a reunion of Mike Tirelli and James Harris, the songwriting duo and founding members of Holy Mother. Their passion for music and their deep appreciation for the band's fans brought them back together to record this album. Guitarist Greg Giordano was recruited after numerous recommendations, after Mike and Jim saw his monster guitar solo skills performed live. Music fans can expect great, modern, hard- driving, bang your head music with powerhouse vocalist Mike Tirelli leading the way. This album is dedicated to the memory of their dear friend and former bassist Randy Coven with whom Holy Mother recorded six albums. HUMAN FORTRESS "Epic Tales & Untold (MASSACRE) MASD1169 CD Stories (2CD-digi)" HUMAN FORTRESS "Epic Tales & Untold (MASSACRE) MASL1169 LP Stories" February 12 street date. Human Fortress proudly presents the band's new album "Epic Tales & Untold Stories" - their most epic and commercial release so far! The CD digipak version of the album will include 2 CDs: the first CD contains new, rare, and previously unreleased songs, while the second CD offers a selection of the band's best songs. "Epic Tales & Untold Stories" is a gift and a huge thanks to their fans for more than 20 years of trust and solidarity! KERSLAKE, LEE "Eleventeen" (HEAR NO EVIL) HNECD145 CD KERSLAKE, LEE "Eleventeen" (HEAR NO EVIL) HNELP145 LP February 26 street date. Lee Kerslake joined Uriah Heep in 1972 for the classic "Demons & Wizards" LP, remaining behind Heep's drum kit for the best part of 30 plus years. Standing down from drumming full-time for Uriah Heep in 2007 due to ill health, Lee commenced his debut solo album in 2015 with Jake Libretto, completing the album in 2019. "Eleventeen" is a collection of eight songs, seven of them written or cowritten by Lee. Lee sadly passed away in September 2020 at the age of 73, leaving the last word to his friend and long-time Uriah Heep bandmate Mick Box: "it fills me with great pride that he achieved this as his last final musical legacy". MISANTHROPIA "Convoy Of Sickness" (MASSACRE) MAS1157 CD February 12 street date. The fourth brood that Misanthropia now spews out upon mankind tells us the stories and events that occurred in the criminal underworld during the late 1970s up to the present day on Dutch and Belgian soil. Music-wise, the grandeur and bombast once again proves that Misanthropia are able to arrive in splendor and greatness when it comes to production, quality above everything else and artwork that is more than just in your face. Their music spans from brutal and fast parts to moments of heavy and melodic parts. This album is not just about misanthropy, hatred, anti-religion, or some pseudo end-of-the-world nonsense that is written in some manuals and manifests to distract you and your loved ones. It is about how life on this ugly planet works, and beyond. It is about how the underworld reigns, fights, and sometimes cooperates with the upper world, where the living also profit and enjoy the good things and sweet candy that comes forth from this so-called underworld. PAYSAGE D'HIVER "Schnee (digi)" (KUNSTHALL KUNT502 CD February 5 street date. Schnee (snow) is omnipresent in the works of Swiss black metal artist Wintherr aka Paysage D'Hiver and turned into a four-part song cycle, released piece by piece on the compilation LP "Wurzelgeister" ('Schnee II', 2002) and on split records with Vinterriket ('Schnee I', 2003), Nordlicht and Drudkh ('Schnee III' and 'Schnee IV', 2017). All four tracks - created within a time span of almost 20 years and dealing with different facets of the frozen element - are now available together for the first time ever on CD. They have been partly remixed and wholly remastered specially for this release. Handmade CD digibook in black, sealed envelope. PAYSAGE D'HIVER "Im Traum (EP) (digi)" (KUNSTHALL KUNT572 CD PAYSAGE D'HIVER "Im Traum" (KUNSTHALL KUNT581 10" February 5 street date. Paysage D'Hiver's double album "Im Wald" was recently released and immediately became a favorite among both fans and critics. Now Wintherr offers us an addendum in the shape of the EP "Im Traum", which contains two album songs as re-imagined versions. "In my inner ear", the Swiss artist explains, "I heard deeper levels of music when recording 'Le Rêve Lucide' and 'Kaelteschauer', which are not possible to include in the limited physical audio spectrum, as it often happens with Paysage D'Hiver. So these two tracks, wherein it seemed particularly clear and intense to me, are a realization of these deeper levels for the first time". SPELLJAMMER "Abyssal Trip" (RIDING EASY) EZRDR127 CD/ LP March 5 street date. Following a five year break between their previous album, "Ancient Of Days", 's Spelljammer is back with an album that perfectly bridges the band's earlier desert rock leanings and their later massive, slow-burning riffs. "Abyssal Trip" takes its moniker from the perpetually dark, cold, oxygen-free zone at the bottom of the ocean. The six song, forty-four minute album fittingly embodies that bleak realm with rumbling, oozing guitars intercut with dramatic melodic interludes. The songs take their time to unfurl, making them even more hypnotic. Likewise, the lyrics take a poetic approach to establishing the sonic scenery. "Abyssal Trip" is, just like its title suggests, an epic tour through desolate zones which yield much to discover. WARPATH "Innocence Lost - 30 (MASSACRE) MASD1177 CD Years Of Warpath (digi)" February 12 street date. Warpath has been raising hell for 3 decades now, and the thrash outfit from Hamburg celebrates this occasion with the new release "Innocence Lost - 30 Years Of Warpath". Get ready for 11 massive, devastating and fear-killing thrash songs - including the new and previously unreleased song "Innocence Lost" introducing the new line-up of Warpath, a different version of "God Is Dead", as well as the original recording of the cover version of Venom's "Black Metal" - featuring Cronos of Venom and Sabina Classen of Holy Moses, among others. WIZARD "Metal In My Head (digi) (MASSACRE) MASD1174 CD WIZARD "Metal In My Head" (MASSACRE) MASL1174 LP February 12 street date. Wizard present their new studio album "Metal In My Head", the first one with the band's new guitarist Tommy Hartung (No Inner Limits). The band teamed up with their old friend and producer Martin Buchwalter (Tankard, Destruction, etc.), who also mixed and mastered the album. When it came to the drum recordings, you will hear the real stuff, no software was used to artificially spice up the drum sound. Due to the band not being able to perform live, Wizard put all their energy into the new album, and you can clearly hear that!

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ALEXANDER, "Stay By Me/Me And (KENT) CITY074 7" ARTHUR Mine" March 5 street date. Arthur Alexander's mid-60s releases for Monument and Sound Stage 7 under the supervision of Fred Foster in Nashville failed to register on the charts but are highly regarded, none more so than these sides cut on his first session for the company. The released tracks from the session, ‘(Baby) For You’ and ‘The Other Woman (In My Life)’, were more country-sounding. These two wonderful soul songs remained in the vaults until an Ace CD in 2001 and have picked up admirers ever since. To own them on vinyl will be a vintage soul lover's thrill. BANDA, RICKY "Niwanji Walwa Amwishyo” (NOW-AGAIN) NA5202 LP February 5 street date. EXITS "You Got To Have (KENT) REPRO04 7" Money/Under The Street Lamp" March 5 street date. The Exits recorded these classic songs in and found success in releasing them on Pittsburgh's Gemini label, charting at #34 R&B in 1967. The number of copies pressed has not prevented the price of originals rising way past the £100 barrier due to its excellence and the fact it is collected on several vintage music scenes. The hit side was ‘Under The Street Lamp’, a beautiful paean to the street corner vocal groups of the 50s, where many Exits members first sang. The atmospheric flip, ‘You Got To Have Money’, was celebrated later on the rare and Northern Soul dance scene and is now a guaranteed floor-filler. GIGI & THE CHARMAINES/ "I Don't Want To Lose (KENT) CITY073 7" WALTE RJ Him/Forget The Girl" March 5 street date. These two contrasting unissued late 60s soul sides were first made available on Ace CDs. Gigi & the Charmaines' ‘I Don't Wanna Lose Him’ was written by Dale Warren and Gigi's husband, Herman Griffin. Herman was responsible for many soul classics and Dale Warren made his name arranging and writing at Shrine Records. A stomping yet subtle dance number that captures the energy of 1966, its only vinyl presence was on the 100 Club Anniversary 45 of 2006, now a much-coveted item. Walter Jackson's ‘Forget The Girl’ is taken at a more sedate pace, but is no less dynamic, with a full orchestra backing Walter's luxuriant vocal on a Clint Ballard ballad, another stunning recording. LOS YESTERDAYS "Mr. Yesterday/So (NOW-AGAIN) NA7039 7" Insincere" February 5 street date. The song that started it all for Gabriel Rowland and Victor Benavides was "Mr. Yesterday", a future Chicano soul classic about a jilted lover who refuses to accept reality, opting instead to live in the memories of happier times. It was after Tom Brenneck heard the song that he contacted Gabe Roth and the duo started working with . Here, we present the original, demo version of Los Yesterdays' "Mr. Yesterday". Rounding out the record is the B-Side tribute to Little Anthony & The Imperials, "So Insincere", about a man who confronts his lover about her lies concealing a longtime affair. MACRAMES "Unintentional (NOW-AGAIN) NA7040 7" Consequences Of Love/So In Love With" February 5 street date. The Macrames, with Victor Benavides channeling his inner Al Green, invokes the early 70s soul sounds of Memphis and Philly. Songs such as "Unintentional Consequences of Love" that tells the tale of a man who has unwittingly (and unwillingly) fallen in love and is living in denial. But as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so love is in the heart of the "perceiver" and "So In Love With You" exemplifies this opposite perspective of someone reveling in the thrills of a new love. Originally a part of Los Yesterdays early set lists, these two tracks featuring the legendary Ozomatli horns were shelved when the band solidified their unique 50s/60s psychedelic soul sound, and so The Macrames were born. V/A "Those Shocking Shaking Days (3LP)” (NOW-AGAIN) NA5065LP LP Available now. Repress at a higher price - all backorders have been cancelled. The progressive music scenes in 1970s Indonesia were largely underground as a result of strict censorship imposed by the dictator Suharto. Those who performed music marked by relentless fuzz, over the top, politically charged lyrics, strong rhythms and a cranky low-fidelity were truly rebellious. Thanks now to the tireless research of Canadian hip hop producer and Southeast Asian music specialist Jason "Moss" Connoy - and the trust that Indonesian rock legend Benny Soebardja placed in Now-Again Records as he traversed his homeland's islands securing the rights necessary to offer this anthology - Now-Again feel like they can, in good spirits and conscience, shine the light on some of the most impressive organizations to offer their take on the psychedelic and progressive rock and funk sounds during the early shocking, shaking days of Suharto's regime. WILLIAMS, MAURICE/ "Look My Way/Not Now (DEEP SOUL) DEEPSOUL15 7" WALTER WILSON But Later" March 5 street date. These two tracks have been around since their first releases on Kent LPs in the late 80s. Taken from the Scepter/Wand tapes, the artists had one release each on those labels. Maurice Williams' ‘Look My Way’ was recorded at the same session as the two songs issued on his Zodiacs-billed Scepter 45, although it outperforms them both. It was assumed that ‘Not Now But Later’ by Walter Johnson was also an unreleased number, but a few years later, a Wand DJ copy was discovered in the home of the producer Billy Jackson, when the singer's true identity was found to be Walter Wilson. However, Billy stated that it was an alias for Tommy Keith, who wrote and recorded some excellent soul music. It is a beautiful self-penned ballad in the Ashford/Simpson mould. Exclusive >> SOUL/R&B/FUNK/DISCO/DANCE >>

MANN, CHICO "Double Life (black & (UBIQUITY) UR396 LP white haze color vinyl)" February 5 street date. For his latest project Chico Mann recalls, “When I moved from NY to LA, my intention was to start this AfroRock band, Here Lies Man. What you're hearing on this record is music I wrote for that band but has been reimagined to bring it back to its original form.” Using fewer elements of Highlife for its brand of Afrobeat, Double Life infuses more elements while still retaining an Afrobeat authenticity representative of African diasporic music. TOLEDO, TRISH "Coco Lalala/Do The (NOW-AGAIN) NA7041 7" Wrong Thing" February 5 street date. On the heels of her Mango Hill records debut single, "Thee Only One", Trish Toledo, a devoted fan of soul music, has built her fan base serenading audiences with her sultry voice on soul classics, and earning herself a legion of devotees as a result. Teaming up with The Abuelitos, Trish delivers some of her smokiest vocals yet, with songs like "Coco LaLaLa" and "Do the Wrong Thing". Understanding that Ms. Toledo is the undisputed queen of the newly coined "Souldies" movement in L.A., the songwriting team decided they wanted to take her to the east coast via Miami for some more tropical sounding vibes.

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V/A "I Love The Reggay!: (DOCTOR BIRD) DBCD071 CD Boss Sounds From Randy's" February 12 street date. At the close of the 1960s, having been a significant presence on the Jamaican music since 1958, Randy’s Records owners, Vincent and Pat Chin, decided to expand their business by building a recording studio above the famed Randy's Record Mart shop at 17 North Parade, Kingston. Over the months that immediately ensued, numerous recordings were produced at the new facility, primarily under the auspices of Gaylads founder, Harris B.B Seaton. The best of these early reggae recordings are gathered on this celebration of rare boss sounds, which includes 17 tracks making their CD debut! V/A "Different Fashion (2CD): (DOCTOR BIRD) DBCDD072 CD The High Note Dancehall Col" February 12 street date. By the time the strident sound of original dancehall came to dominate the Jamaican music scene at the close of the 1970s, Sonia Pottinger had long been established as one of the island's most influential figures. Since first making her mark as a producer of note in the mid-60s, she had remained at the forefront of the fiercely competitive industry, effortlessly adapting to changing musical styles. Her ability to keep her finger firmly on the musical pulse is impressively reflected with this set, which gathers the very best of her output during the golden age of dancehall. Included on this essential collection are popular works by some of Jamaica's finest talents of the era, with the island's top sessions crews, the Revolutionaries and the Roots Radics the chief musical accompanists. Yet despite the high quality of all of the recordings, every recording on this compilation appears on CD for the very first time, with 11 of the 33 tracks previously unreleased! WAU WAU "Yaral Sa Doom" (SAHEL SAHEL062 LP/ CD COLLECTIF February 26 street date. Avant-garde cosmic sounds from Senegal, Wau Wau Collectif's "Yaral Sa Doom" is a groundbreaking album spanning borders and musical scenes. Inspired from West African tradition, Sufi praise songs, spiritual , and dub rhythms, the effect is a genre defying entry in outernational sound. Hypnotic percussion loops across sweeping pads, call and response chants echoes layer over electronic beats, and children's voices sing out to recordings of crashing waves. Exclusive >> ELECTRONIC >>

BELAGA, PATRICK "Blutt" (PAN) PAN117 LP February 26 street date. Conceived at the heel of Italy's boot-shaped peninsula in Apulia, Patrick Belaga's "Blutt" makes music for the unruly imagination. The title is an old German word for 'naked', 'bare', but it can also mean 'blood' when spelt blut. Take away another letter and it makes 'butt'. None of these definitions and adaptations were what prompted the classically-trained composer and cellist to name his second album with a word simulating the sound of a punctured artery. That came later. Blutt's nine woozy compositions are inspired by a contemplative road trip with a friend, and the mysterious muffled music heard from an unidentified source. It was a combination of jazz and classical music that haunted Belaga's wanderings through the Byzantine town Gallipoli, and soon infected his dreams of long-gone civilizations. This record is its outcome, where organic instrumentals and electronic production merge into a sound that’s both contemporary and ancient. BIONAUT "Everybody's Kissing (KOMPAKT) KOMRSD006LP LP Everyone (yellow marbled vinyl)" February 5 street date. Kompakt present a reissue of The Bionaut's Everybody's Kissing Everyone, originally released in 1992. 1992 was a turning point for Jörg Burger. Moving between Frankfurt and Cologne, Burger produced Everybody's Kissing Everyone with one eye on the dancefloor, the other on the lounge room. The productions from these fruitful sessions share a glam pop element, even at their most supine, with Burger returning to his pop roots. Includes liner notes. Includes download code with two unreleased bonus tracks. Yellow marbled vinyl. BRIJEAN "Feelings" (GHOSTLY GI378 LP/ CD BRIJEAN "Feelings (lava lamp (GHOSTLY GI378LPC1 LP coloured vinyl)" February 26 street date. Brijean want you to move, physically, mentally, dimensionally; this is dance music for the mind, body, and soul. With "Feelings", they’'e manifested a gentle collective space for respite, for self-reflection, for self-care, for uninhibited imagination and new possibilities. The album cultivates a specific vibe, a softness Brijean Murphy has come to call "romancing the psyche". In 2018, she began recording songs with multi- instrumentalist and producer Doug Stuart, who shares a background in jazz and pop in bands such as Atlas, Meernaa, and Luke Temple. Following their first sessions, which resulted in 2019's mini-album "Walkie Talkie", the duo continued freeform hangs in Oakland, inviting friends Chaz Bear, Tony Peppers, and Hamir Atwal. The leap from "Walkie Talkie" to "Feelings" is marked by a notable expanse in range and energy. Brijean's signature sound - a golden-hued dream pop tropicalia of dazzling beats and honeyed vocals - elevates with the addition of live drummers, strings, and synths. The album also finds Murphy fully trusting in her strengths, not just as a percussionist, but as a songwriter and collaborator. RIVET "On Feather And Wire (EDITIONS EMEGO293LP LP (2LP)" March 12 street date. Swedish producer and electronic enthusiast Rivet (Mika Hallbäck Vuorenpää, Malmö) joins the Editions Mego fold with On Feather and Wire.A dynamic and diverse album that pivots between the punctuated pop of Ivan Pavlov's COH project, the chromatic slink of Chris and Cosey whilst also bearing a degree of fruit birthed from Hallbäck's home country Sweden in skewered pop such as The Knife. A sublime contemporary techno pop trip both psychedelic and subversive -- a unique blend of industrial, techno, pop, and experimental forms. Exclusive >> RAP/HIP HOP >>

BIG TURKS "Big Turks Redux" (AIR VINYL) AV040CD CD February 5 street date. Bif Turks is Rome Streets, Jamal Gasol, Lord Juco, Ro Data, Jordan Commandeur, and Jonny Botsch. The group's self-titled concept album dropped almost exactly a year ago and was praised as Album of the Year by many. "Big Turks Redux" collects remixes that were exclusive to the CD release of "Big Turks" and the "Director's Cut" vinyl, as well as new remixes by Mr. Green, Hobgoblin, Observe Since 98, and MichaelAngelo. To reinforce the Turkish theme, the group invited Turk producer SMEK to remix "Leave It To The Turks," while Oberseve Since 98 and Halal Cool J (aka Don Leisure) both used Turkish samples for their respective remixes. ELCAMINO X 38 "Sacred Psalms" (AIR VINYL) AV043CD CD SPESH February 5 street date. Much like Benny The Butcher, ElCamino is just as associated with 38 Spesh's TRUST movement as he is with Griselda. So it should come as no surprise that Camino and Spesh's phenomenal "Martyr's Prayer" project from 2019 was only the first of many joint albums to come. Their follow-up, "Sacred Psalms", is not a sequel but instead a new chapter in the story of Camino's rise. HIEROGLYPHICS "Hiero Oldies Volume (HIERO HIERO113 LP One" February 5 street date. For the first time officially on wax, the Hiero Oldies is a collection of early works from the Hieroglyphics crew featuring Del The Funkyhomosapien, , Pep Love, and Souls of Mischief. This also marks the first official vinyl release of the timeless tune "Step To My Girl". JAYLIB "Champion Sound (2LP)" (STONES STH2062 LP Available now. The Jay Dee (Dilla) & Madlib classic collaboration from Stones Throw is back in stock. PLANET ASIA & A- "Cashmere Corners" (AIR VINYL) AV042CD CD PLUS THA KID February 5 street date. Planet Asia has been a mainstay in underground Hip-Hop for decades, but somehow he just keeps getting better with age. After a highly praised album with 38 Spesh behind the boards at the top of the year, he is now giving fans a joint EP with fellow Fresno native A-Plus Tha Kid. This pairing of OG and young buck is the perfect balance of energies. Six of the seven tracks here are produced by Asia's frequent collaborators DirtyDiggs, while Spesh provides the beat for the album closer. Guests include TRUST queen Che Noir and Asia's close compadre Washeyi Choir. WILLIE THE KID "Capital Gains" (NEXT) NXT113 CD February 5 street date. The wait is over, Willie The Kid's insta-classic "Capital Gains" is now available on CD. The -via-Grand Rapids emcee's most recent solo release is a mafioso hip-hop opera that celebrates financial success, his and the success of those around him. "Capital Gains" boasts impressive features in the form of , Curren$y, Roc Marciano and frequent collaborator Eto. These guest verses make the album an illustrious listen, with the underground legends lending charisma and oomph. With production by legends and DJ Muggs, and rising stars V Don and , "Capital Gains" showcases Willie's versatility on the mic, as he spits over jazzy loops, upright bass, soul and vocal jazz samples. Exclusive Catalogue Additions

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CITIZEN "Youth (red vinyl)" (RUN FOR RFC088LPC4 LP STROM, PAULINE "Trans-Millenia Music (RVNG INTL.) RERVNG10LPC1 LP ANNA (2LP-blue/green/black ocean swi" Import Titles >> ROCK/POP/PUNK/ALTERNATIVE/INDIE >>

AGGROLITES & THE "Soundclash Series" (BADASONIC) BAD45005 7" SLACKERS February 5 street date. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the brand new BADASONIC RECORDS SOUNDCLASH SERIES! A challenge. Where one band plays the song of the other. On the West Coast corner, the originators of dirty reggae, the funky fire champions from Los Angeles: THE AGGROLITES have a new beat for the Slackers’ classic Wasted Days! ALTERNATIVE TV "Viva La Rock 'N' Roll" (STORE FOR SFMCD550 CD February 19 street date. This album documents Alternative TV in its rawest form. Recorded live from Cannes to Camden, from to Stoke Newington - all recorded in the 21st century. ANTI-FLAG "For Blood And Empire (MUSIC ON MOVLP1479C LP (180g-white marbled vinyl)" February 26 street date. "For Blood And Empire" is the fifth studio album by Anti-Flag, released in 2006. The album was released during the reign of George W. Bush, so naturally it boils over with vehement anti-Bush attacks and confrontational lyrics that overwhelmingly target the war in Iraq. The LP set includes an 8-page booklet, which contains short essays for all but two songs, providing more in-depth perspective on the inspirations for the song subjects. This release is a 15th anniversary limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on white marbled vinyl. The album and booklet are housed in a deluxe heavyweight gatefold-sleeve with leather laminate EXPLORERS CLUB "Rarities Volume 1" (GOLDSTAR GSRCD004 CD EXPLORERS CLUB "Rarities Volume 1" (GOLDSTAR GSRLP004 LP February 19 street date. Nashville-based Sunshine Pop band The Explorers Club present the long awaited 11 track collection of Rarities (volume 1) from the Vaults, including the long lost "Suites" EPs featuring rare covers and early mixes from the "Grand Hotel" album. Also featured are rare singles previously only available as limited downloads - all newly re-mastered for this limited edition package. FALL "Take It To The Wire (Live 1985)” (OZIT OZITDANCD929 CD February 19 street date. Great live recording from a radio broadcast of The Fall live on Sunday 16th of June 1985 Clitheroe Castle, Lancashire. It was a free open-air concert. The set was broadcast on Steve Barker's "On the Wire," BBC Radio Lancashire. Organized by the station and Ribble Valley Borough Council. Bonus tracks on this CD version are from Sheffield 1981. GHEDI, JIM "In The Furrows Of Common Place” (BASIN ROCK) BR0010CD CD GHEDI, JIM "In The Furrows Of Common Place” (BASIN ROCK) BR0010LP LP February 26 street date. Jim Ghedi follows 2018's A Hymn For Ancient Land with In The Furrows Of Common Place, a deeper plunge inside himself to offer up more of his voice to accompany his profoundly unique and moving compositions. Ghedi's intricate yet deft guitar playing twists and flows, weaving in and out of gliding double bass, sweeping violin, gentle percussion, and vocals that shift from tender solos to overlapping harmonies. LP version comes on 180 gram vinyl; includes download; picture sleeve with song notes and lyric sheet insert. KAWABATA, "Makoto Kawabata & RG (BAM BALAM) BBLP074LP LP MAKOTO & RG ROUGH Rough" February 5 street date. A collaboration between Makoto Kawabata (leader of the legendary Japanese psychedelic band, Acid Mothers Temple ) and the French/British multi-instrumentalist RG Rough . The pair create an unsettling sonic jungle in which Makoto's guitar drones multiply, intertwine, and collide with a wide variety of electronic and concrete sounds and percussion. On two occasions a soft, sleepy sounding voice comes out of nowhere and whispers a strange lullaby which soon disappears under a cascade of strings or fades into a repetitive minimal piano figure... Personnel: Makoto Kawabata - electric guitar; RG Rough - electronics. MIKAMI, KAN "I'm The Only One Around” (BLACK BE007LP LP February 19 street date. Black Editions present the first ever vinyl edition of Kan Mikami's I'm the Only One Around. I'm the Only One Around was Mikami's first album with Tokyo's legendary P.S.F. label and heralded an artistic renaissance. The opening salvo to an incredibly productive and wildly creative era; with nothing but his voice and a stripped-down electric guitar the album is a powerful, effortlessly emotional statement filled with moments of both brutal passion and gentle revelation. Features lyrics translated by Drew Stroud and newly translated notes by Alan Cummings. Stoughton tip-on jackets with insert featuring textured paper, gold foil stamping and metallic inks. MINISTRY "Trax! Rarirites (2LP- (CLEOPATRA) CLE356 LP pink vinyl)" March 5 street date. Special limited edition double clear vinyl LP pressing with printed inner sleeve. "Trax! Rarities" is a collection of early tracks and versions from 's Ministry and various side projects such as 1000 Homo DJ's, , , and PTP. Includes the super rare Revolting Cocks track "Drums Along The Carbide". NERVOUS TWITCH "Nervous Twitch" (RECKLESS RY067 LP February 19 street date. Stalwarts of the underground music scene, Nervous Twitch have joined the Reckless Yes roster ahead of the release of their self-titled fourth LP. A band adept at catchy surf-rock and synth-punk melodies, Louder Than War describes the Leeds-based three-piece as, "paying homage to the and their favourite 60s girl-groups via the medium of punky pop songs". SHAKESPEARS "You're History Remixes" (LONDON) LMS5521348 12"EP SISTER February 5 street date. New and classic remixes of the 1980s hit "You're History" by Shakespears Sister , on vinyl for the first time. Includes the new remix by Cats 'N Dogz plus much sought-after original remix by Brothers In Rhythm . TEENAGE HEAD "Frantic City" (SURVIVAL SVVRCH027 LP February 12 street date. Hailing from Hamilton, melodic Canadian punk band Teenage Head was formed at Westdale High School in 1975; later, co-founder Frank Kerr became lead singer Frankie Venom, and guitarist Gord Lewis brought in bassist Steve Mahon and drummer Nick Stipanitz. Major label Epic issued debut singles “Picture My Face” and “Top Down” in 1978, paving the way for a self-titled debut; follow-up Frantic City had punkish covers of Eddie Cochran's “Somethin’ Else” and ’s “Brand New Cadillac,” while power-pop punk originals like “Let’s Shake” and “Infected” helped the disc go gold.

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ALDIOUS "Evoke II 2010-2020" (JPU) JPU068 CD February 26 street date. 's pioneering metal band Aldious return with "Evoke II 2010-2020", the second part of their compilation series spanning a decade of "ground breaking" (Nylon magazine) material. A further selection of the band's biggest hits have been selected and re-recorded with powerful new vocalist R!N, who has previously made a name for herself in the soundtrack to popular anime series Attack on Titan. This special overseas edition of the album includes a beautiful cover from popular video game and vocaloid illustrator LAM (Hatsune Miku, Fate/GrandOrder) and includes official English lyric translations for the first time. KOMATSU "A New Horizon" (ARGONAUTA) REX126 CD KOMATSU "A New Horizon" (ARGONAUTA) REX126LP LP Avaialble now at a new lower price. KOMATSU was formed in early 2010, their years of musical experience in all kinds of bands before as well as their individual creativity created a brutal mix that left a huge stamp in the current Heavy Rock and Metal scene. The band released a self-titled EP in 2011, followed by numerous live shows all over Europe and writing material for their first full length album. ‘Manu Armata’ was released in February 2013 and been instantly well received by the international press and fans alike. In 2014 KOMATSU went on tour with none other than John Garcia (, ex-, Hermano, Unida, ) and played 32 shows in 13 European countries. In the summer of 2015 Komatsu recorded their second full-length album ‘Recipe for Murder One’ and toured Europe again with ’s . KOMATSU "Recipe for Murder One" (ARGONAUTA) REX49 CD Avaialble now at a new lower price. Second album by utch stoner rockers KOMATSU, feat NICK OLIVERI as special guest. Recommended if you like: MELVINS, CLUTCH, TORCHE. MOUNTAIN TAMER "s/t" (ARGONAUTA) REX36 CD Avaialble now at a new lower price. Heavy Psych at its very best with 60’s and 70’s classic rock influences. Mastered by Marco and Anna Castagnetto (of the drone doom outfit SHABDA). Recommended if you like: , THE BLACK ANGELS,

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BAKER, MICKEY "But Wild/Bossa Nova (6 () 670107 CD bonus tracks)" Available now. One of the best and most versatile American guitarists of the 1950s and 1960s, Mickey Baker played on hundreds of sessions and added instrumental spice to records by Ray Charles, The Coasters, and Ike & Tina Turner, among many others. He is widely respected among R&B devotees for his bluesy chords and attention- grabbing solos. Baker originally aspired to be a jazz musician, but turned to calypso, mambo, and then R&B, where work opportunities were more plentiful. This release presents two of Baker's finest LPs under his own name, which were cut in 1962 during his solo heyday in : the sensational but underrated "But Wild", and the equally splendid "Bossa Nova". Long unavailable, both albums have been remastered and packaged together in this special collector's edition, which also includes 6 bonus tracks from the same period. BASHO-JUNGHANS, "IS (200g)" (ARCHITECTS AOHRAR01 LP STEFFAN February 19 street date. In tune with the intensity of the record, ‘IS’ is available via 200 gram super deluxe heavy weight vinyl that comes with a free digital download for those long walks with the iPod. It offers a world of micro- trance subtleties as well as epic landscape raga journeys all brought to you on both six and twelve steel-string guitars. With multiple releases all around the globe, Steffen offers a very unique approach to the instrument. Not simply trying to be just another John Fahey and while taking clear influence from Robbie Basho, treads his own path from experimental simplistic minimal space to unexplainable complex finger picking (but never for the sake of it) - as Basho said "soul first technique later". BROWN, JAMES "The Dynamic James (HOODOO) 670110 CD Brown" January 29 street date. The dynamic James Brown was the indefatigable forefather of soul, funk and rap, as well as a performer like . Through the gospel-impassioned fury of his vocals and the complex polyrhythms of his beats, he became one of the most important figures in the transformation of Rhythm & Blues into soul music. This 29 track CD includes a selection of Mr. Dynamite's (as Brown was also called) most essential tracks from the early part of his career. The original recordings presented here have been brilliantly remastered to achieve the best possible sound quality. This is a good starting point to explore James Brown's legendary discography, which also marks one of the most important building blocks of African-American music. CHEQUERS "Check Us Out" (SURVIVAL SVVRCH029 LP February 12 street date. British funk/disco band The Chequers began in reggae, formed by bassist John Matthias and his guitarist brother Richard in 1973, with drummer George Young, keyboardist Paul War and vocalist Jackie Robins. Despite the success of early single “Rudi’s In Love,” the group soon aimed for a broader sound informed by lush disco and Philly soul; thus, debut LP Check It Out had Mike Spear on , Andy Dummit on sax and flute and Ken Freeman on string synth. Tracks like “Theme One” and “Rock On Brother” are heavily orchestrated, and there’s an unusual funk/disco reading of The Wailers’ “Get Up Stand Up” too. CHICO MAGNETIC BAND "Chico Magnetic Band" (SURVIVAL SVVRCH030 LP February 12 street date. Lyon-based freakers Chico Magnetic Band began as Chico & the Slow Death, its front man a wild Tunisian-born singer otherwise known as Mahmoud Ayari, with drummer Patrick Garel, bassist Alain Mazet and guitarist Bernard Lloret, later replaced by Bernard Monneri. Conjuring a dark, excessive sound with unfettered guitar, pummelling drum rolls and Ayari growling and grumbling over the top, this sole LP is culled from different permutating sessions, with plenty of audio freakery and extreme effects from Jean-Pierre Massiera; Hendrix cover “Cross Town Traffic” is rendered with love, despite Ayari’s hefty accent. CLAY, CASSIUS "I Am The Greatest!" (HONEYPIE) HONEY027 LP February 26 street date. I Am the Greatest is a comedy album by boxer Cassius Clay, released in August 1963 – six months before he won the world heavyweight championship, publicly announced his conversion to Islam, and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. It was released by CBS Columbia. The album helped establish Ali's reputation as an eloquently poetic "trash talker". The album has also been identified as an early example of rap music and a precursor to . The liner notes were written by the American poet Marianne Moore, a longstanding fan of Clay. Clay collaborated on the writing for the album with the comedy writer Gary Belkin, who was listed as producer on the original release The album idea had been proposed to Clay by the William Morris Agency, and the recording was conducted at ' 30th Street New York Studio before an audience of 200 people. Rather than being listed as "tracks", the first 8 entries on the album were listed with "rounds" numbers. DONOVAN "What's Bin Did And (MUSIC ON MOVLP2734 LP What's Bin Hid (180g)" February 26 street date. Only four days after Donovan'’s 19th birthday his successful debut album "What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid" was released. It contains his popular hit single "Catch The Wind". The music primarily consists of Donovan singing and playing mouth harp and acoustic guitar. Although Donovan was hailed as the British answer to when he first emerged, his debut album actually established him as a distinctive talent in his own right. EMTIDI "Saat (180g)" (PILZ) PILZ2029077LP LP February 26 street date. A 180 gram vinyl reissue of Emtidi 's Saat , originally released in 1972 as the 14th release on the legendary label PILZ. Producer Dieter Dierks prescribed the folk duo a good portion of cosmic electronic chords. The remaster sounds better than all issues before. ENGLAND DAN & "Dowdy Ferry Road" (MUSIC ON CD) MOCCD14042 CD JOHN FORD COLEY February 26 street date. Danny Wayland "England Dan" Seals, (the younger brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Crofts) and John Edward "John Ford" Coley, were active throughout the 1970s. Their second album ‘Dowdy Ferry Road’ is a beautiful album, full of enchanting melodic songs which yielded two single hits, "It's Sad To Belong" and "Gone Too Far". FAMILIE "Familie Hesselbach" (PLAY LOUD) PL107LP LP HESSELBACH February 19 street date. The Hesselbach Family was founded in the quiet university town of Tübingen in 1979. The group had the groove of A Certain Ratio and Medium Medium, as well as the "broken jazz" of James Chance groups, and they shamelessly adopted the manifesto pop of British DIY bands and the Scottish "Postcard sound". It is only now, when they sound as they should have done, that you realize that the Hesselbach Family were the Talking Heads in this completely unlikely constellation. Photos and liner notes by Frank Apunkt Schneider. Remastered by Moritz Illner. FAR EAST FAMILY "Nipponjin - Join Our (AOZURA) AZLP2001LP LP BAND Mental Phase Sound (180g orange" February 5 street date. Aozura present a reissue of Far East Family Band's Nipponjin - Join Our Mental Phase Sound, originally released in 1975. Regarded by many as the first Japanese progressive rock group, the Far East Family Band featured the keyboardist and future new age composer, Kitaro. A keyboard-dominated space rock band, they played extended compositions that brought comparisons to Tangerine Dream and early . Produced by Tangerine Dream's Klaus Schulze. No.14 on Julian Cope's list of top Japanese albums. 180 gram vinyl; orange color vinyl; hand-numbered sleeve. Digitally remastered. FOCUS "Moving Waves (180g- (MUSIC ON MOVLP023C LP purple vinyl)" February 19 street date. "Moving Waves", also known as "Focus II", is Focus's second full-length record, and includes the group's classic "Hocus Pocus". The album was an international hit upon release in 1971. "Moving Waves" is available now as a limited edition, pressed on purple vinyl. FRANKLIN, ARETHA "Singles 1960-1962" (HONEYPIE) HONEY022 LP February 26 street date. A fantastic collection focusing on Aretha Franklin hits from the period 1960-62. That's when she started to gain fame as a unique and powerful singer who later became world-known as the Queen of Soul. A great selection of songs full of all the essential ingredients that will inform the development of Soul, Gospel and R&B. The perfect introduction to the spirit and art of the unforgettable Lady Soul. GAYE, MARVIN "Singles 1961-1963" (HONEYPIE) HONEY023 LP February 26 street date. Another great collection, this time focused on Marvin Gaye's early Tamla productions. A breathtaking sequence of soulful hits released as singles between 1961 and 1963. The "Prince of Motown's lush vocals shines through on every single track of this unmissable album. This is pure Sweet Soul Music at its best. HOWLIN' WOLF "Big City Blues (15 (SOUL JAM) 806186 CD bonus tracks)" January 29 street date. Howlin' Wolf was one of the greatest characters and most electrifying performers in blues history. An imposing presence, blessed with a thunderous voice, he was one of the first artists to figure out how to make thoroughly modern experimental music by emphasizing the authentic, most primitive elements of roots music. This CD contains the long unavailable album "Big City Blues", which presents a collection of Wolf recordings cut for the Modern label in 1951-1952. The LP includes three songs that had previously appeared on singles for RPM (a subsidiary of Modern Records) and a number of outtakes that weren't released on 7" records. This material has long been a favorite among Wolf devotees. It is complemented on this collector's edition with 15 bonus tracks, gathering a variety of other sides (among them obscure numbers) Wolf recorded between 1951 and 1962. "Little Richard Is (HOODOO) 670109 CD Back/His Greatest Hits (6 bonus tr" January 29 street date. This CD features two of Little Richard's most overlooked albums, both of which were originally released in the 1960s by Vee-Jay Records: the magnificent "Little Richard Is Back", and the long unavailable andequally splendid "His Greatest Hits" (consisting of new versions with different arrangements of early Richard successes from the 1950s). These albums mark Richard's return to secular music, a decade after his popular success in the mid-50s with the Specialty label. In addition to remaking hits, Richard also added new rock, blues, and R&B material full of verve on these LPs. Even though the commercial impact was minimal, the performances are powerful and the Hi-Fi sound quality is gorgeous. Both sensational albums have been remastered and packaged together in this very special collector's edition, which also contains 6 bonus tracks from the same period (featuring an unknown , who got some lead guitar space on the hard to find soul treasures: "I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me" and "Dance a Go Go ". MAGNUM "The Eleventh Hour (MUSIC ON MOVLP2782C LP (180g-purple vinyl)" February 19 street date. Magnum are an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1972. "The Eleventh Hour" is their fourth studio album. It was produced by the band themselves, after their Jet Records denied the band a big name producer due to the delay to their first and third albums. The record is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on purple coloured vinyl. It includes two bonus tracks: "The Word (Alternative Orchestral Version)" and "True Fine Live (outtake)". The packages comes with an insert. MAYALL, JOHN "The First Generation (MADFISH) SMABX1140 CD 1965-1974 (35 CD)" February 5 street date. There are box sets and then there are BOX SETS. 's "The First Generation 1965-1974" set sits firmly in the latter category, being substantial both in the artefacts contained within and the superb music it encompasses. The first set of this size to be released documenting John Mayall's early years sees not only all albums from his much lauded formative career, but also unreleased tracks aplenty. Featuring , , , Harvey Mandel, Blue Mitchell, Jon Mark and many more outstanding musicians, this mammoth package contains 35 CDs, a beautiful hardback book and much more. Put together with John Mayall's full co-operation, the full list of contents is as follows: newly remastered versions of the original Decca and Polydor albums, music from seven unreleased gigs, 28 previously unreleased BBC tracks featuring Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor, a hardback book including many rare photos and memorabilia plus a full gig listing for the period, and individually signed photograph fan club book of letters and correspondence, 2 replica posters, and a replica press pack. "The 1st Album (180g)" (MUSIC ON MOVLP2657 LP February 26 street date. "The 1st Album" is the gigantic debut studio album by German duo Modern Talking. The album peaked at number one in , spending four weeks atop the chart and 18 weeks within the top 10. It sold more than eight million copies worldwide; it was certified platinum in Germany and Austria and gold in Poland and Spain. The sleeve contains gold-spot varnish on the Modern Talking logo on the front cover and the package includes an insert. MODERN TALKING "Romantic Warriors (MUSIC ON MOVLP2661C LP (180g-transparent blue vinyl)" February 26 street date. "Romantic Warriors" is the fifth studio album by German pop duo and , better known together as Modern Talking. The album was a hit in Europe upon its release in 1987, reaching the top 10 in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, while also reaching the top 20 in Sweden and . It continued Modern Talking's reign as one of the most popular synthpop acts of their time. Transparent blue vinyl as a limited edition of only 2500 individually numbered copies. NEVILLE, AARON "Minit Singles 1960-1963” (HONEYPIE) HONEY021 LP February 26 street date. Minit Records was an American independent record label, originally based in New Orleans and founded by Joe Banashak in 1959. Hereby all the singles released by singer between 1960 and 1963, one of the key figure of the local scene and founding member of the Neville Brothers. The first of his singles that was given airplay outside of New Orleans was "Over You", opening track of this amazing and mandatory compilation. NORUM, JOHN "Another Destination (MUSIC ON MOVLP2759C LP (180g-transparent red vinyl)" February 19 street date. Aside from being one of the founding members of legendary rock band Europe, Swedish guitarist also maintains an impressive career as a solo artist. "Another Destination" was released in 1995 as his third solo album. The album features nine songs penned by John Norum, as well as covers of "Strange Days" by Humble Pie and "" by Cream. The record is released as a limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on transparent red vinyl. The package also includes an insert. PINHAS, RICHARD / "The Venue: Live in (BAM BALAM) BBRP082LP LP HELDON London 1982" February 5 street date. The last show by this particular Richard Pinhas/Heldon line-up, live in London in 1982, featuring, among others, Magma members Patrick Gauthier , Bernard Paganotti , Clement Bailly , as well as Jean- Philippe Goude ( Weidorje ). This is a historical document recorded live from the audience which captures an exceptional evening and a great concert. Heldon is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and influential bands in French electronic . This record was produced by Richard Pinhas himself. PRESLEY, ELVIS "Four Classic Albums Plus (2CD)” (AVID ROCK N AMSC1384 CD February 5 street date. A re-mastered 2CD third set release from Elvis Presley complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details. Includes music from : 'Elvis Presley'; 'Loving You'; 'Golden Records', 'Golden Records Vol. 2' and as a special bonus, selected tracks from the rare only release 'Elvis Presley' and the France only release 'Good Rockin' Tonight'. Continuing our wildly successful survey of the Elvis Presley catalogue we have chosen a cross section of releases which we hope will capture the true breadth of the great mans talent from rock 'n' roll to pop to country and to film scores to ballads and then back again. After all it's only rock n roll, but we like it! PRESTON, BILLY "16 Yr. Old Soul" (HONEYPIE) HONEY026 LP February 26 street date. Most listeners only became aware of Billy Preston as a solo artist after he signed to Apple Records in the late 1960s. But he'd been recording for a long time prior to that, dating back to when he was a teenager. This instrumental album for Sam Cooke's SAR label (issued on its sister Derby imprint) was cut in March 1963, when Preston was still going to high school in Los Angeles. The very fact that it's wholly instrumental indicates that it's pretty early in Preston's evolution, and though he does play some piano, it's really on the more uptempo, organ-dominated tunes where he hits the best groove. In truth, these aren't any great shakes even when it comes to soul organ instrumentals, but they have a nice swinging bounce that places them a cut above period background music, though they fall a good ways short of being spellbinding. The slower numbers (including covers of hits by Sam Cooke and Ray Charles) verge on easy listening; in contrast, the more urgent cuts are cookin', with bop, jazz, and gospel influences spicing up the soul/R&B recipe. (allmusic) PUGH'S PLACE "West One (180g-gold)” (MUSIC ON MOVLP2709C LP February 26 street date. Dutch progressive rock band Pugh's Place recorded their debut album "West One" in 1971 and since then it has been a collector's item for fans of the Dutch progressive-rock sound. The album was produced by legendary Dutch vocalist and composer and features a wonderful cover of classic "Drive My Car". The album is part of Music On Vinyl's Behind The Dykes series, which comprises rare and sought-after albums from the . "West One" celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021 and is available as a limited individually numbered edition on gold vinyl. RAINMAN "Rainman (180g-green)” (MUSIC ON MOVLP2708C LP February 26 street date. Frank Nuyens, alias Rainman, was the guitarist for bands like Circus and a founding member of Q65. His solo debut album from 1971 is a slice of psychedelic folk and rock sounds and features fellow Q65 member Jay Baar, Dick Beekman and Eelco Gelling (Cuby + Blizzards). "Rainman" is a very rare and hard to find album from the Dutch psychedelic 70’s era. The album is part of Music On Vinyl's Behind The Dykes series, which comprises rare and sought-after albums from the Netherlands. "Rainman" celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021. This release includes an insert with song lyrics and is available as a limited individually numbered edition on transparent green vinyl. REED, JIMMY "At Soul City/Sings The (SOUL JAM) 806185 CD Best Of The Blues" January 29 street date. There's simply no sound in the blues as instantly recognizable, and as easy to play and sing as the music of the great Jimmy Reed. He was one of the bestselling bluesmen of all time. With his laid-back, slurred singing style stretched over a lazy, easy boogie rhythm, and punctuated by short runs on his racked harmonica, Reed brought a kind of hushed, unhurried urgency to everything he recorded. This essential CD features two of his over-looked LPs released by the Vee Jay label: the long unavailable masterpiece "Jimmy Reed at Soul City" (which, despite its title, was actually recorded in the studio) and the equally splendid "Sings the Best of the Blues". Both albums have been remasteredand packaged together in this special collector's edition, which also contains 4 bonus tracks from the same period. SIMONE, NINA "The Complete RCA (MUSIC ON CD) MOCCD13827 CD Albums Collection (9CD)" February 26 street date. Now available at a lower price! SMOKIE "Bright Lights And Back (MUSIC ON MOVLP2653C LP Alleys (2LP-180g/translucent " February 12 street date. "Bright Lights And Back Alleys" is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Smokie, released in 1977. It was produced by Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, as were the band's previous albums. This expanded edition contains 4 bonus tracks: "Here Lies A Man", "Now You Think You Know", "Alone In A Cell", and "Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone". The package contains 2 printed innersleeves and extensive liner notes. The D-side has a cool etch of the Smokie band logo. Available as a limited edition of 1000 numbered copies on translucent red coloured vinyl. STATUS QUO "Dog Of Two Head (MUSIC ON MOVLP2733 LP (180g)" February 26 street date. "Dog Of Two Head" was the first step for Status Quo in becoming the band and achieving the sound they are known for. The music contains less of their psychedelic background and more of their wall of sound rock. The content takes on a heavy blues feel with plenty twelve bar rocking numbers. The innovative and inventive sound on this album makes it one of the best studio albums Status Quo have ever recorded. TRUCKS, DEREK BAND "Joyful Noise (2LP- (MUSIC ON MOVLP1396C LP 180g/translucent green vinyl)" February 12 street date. 2002's "Joyful Noise" is the third studio album by American jam band The Band. The record is known for covering a wide range of genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, Latin and East Indian music. It features many well known guests artists like (wife of frontman Derek Trucks) and Solomon Burke. It is also the first record to feature Kofi Burbridge as the band's new songwriter, keyboardist, flutist and backingvocalist. Produced by Russ Kunkel and Craig Street, this album is a must have for all fans of Southern rock. Joyful Noise is available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent green vinyl. V/A "Look Out! The San (RELAMPAGO- RELGO5873CD CD Diego Scene 1958-1973" February 5 street date. Look Out! The San Diego Scene 1958-1973: Rock & Roll, Garage, Psych And Soul from America's Finest City is the first ever compilation documenting the diverse rock & roll and soul music scene in San Diego. Sourced from mega-rare 45 releases and a handful of previously unreleased recordings. Includes early recordings by future members of Moby Grape, Canned Heat, the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Beat Farmers, and Jim "UFO" Sullivan. Features Gene Lamarr & His Blue Flames , The Strangers , Ervin Groves , Billy Keen & The King's Men , The Ray-Nears , The Nomads , The Imperialites , Larry Green & The Rhythmaires , The Misfits , Sandi & The Accents , Joel Scott Hill & The Invaders , The Lyrics , The Orfuns , Steve & The Holidays , Ervin Rucker , The Inmates , The Survivors , The Cascades , The Outcasts , The Mod , The Sons , The Contrasts , Five # Grin , The Brain Police , Mixed Grill (Gnarly Beast) , Anita May & Interstate 5 , Jamul , Brat , and Glory. Detailed track-by-track liner notes by Mike Stax of Ugly Things magazine. WEATHER REPORT "The Columbia Albums (MUSIC ON CD) MOCCD14016 CD 1976-1982 (6CD)" February 26 street date. "The Columbia Albums 1976-1982" anthologizes the Jaco Pastorius era of Weather Report. "Black Market" (1976), "Heavy Weather" (1977), "Mr. Gone" (1978), "8:30" (1979), "Night Passage" (1980), and "Weather Report" (1982) are packaged in a clamshell box with wallets. Each disc features reproduced front and back artwork. As detailed by liner notes author Richard Seidel, the box contains 12 bonus tracks, including all the cuts from the 2002 compilation "Live And Unreleased" that feature Pastorius, as well as material from the 1979 Jam. The 20-page booklet also features full track-by-track credits and session data. WILD TURKEY "Battle Hymn" (MAGIC BOX) MBLP1024 LP January 29 street date. Formed by former Jethro Tull bassist Glen Cornick in early 1971, and featuring members of Man and Eyes Of Blue, Wild Turkey's debut album finally appeared that December. Blending heavy rock and prog, it's a lost classic that finally returns to vinyl here, together with an insert containing background info and images. Import Titles >> JAZZ/BLUES/LATIN/INSTRUMENTAL >>

BOYD, EDDIE " and his (VINYL LOVERS) 900755 LP Blues Band (feat.Peter Green)" February 12 street date. This album from the late 60's features Eddie Boyd backed by some of the best British blues musicians of the time. Player on this album include John Mayall, Tony McPhee, Peter Green, John McVie (Peter and John later known for their involvement with ) and Aynsley Dunbar - one of rock's most definitive drummers having played with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, the Jeff Beck Group, Frank Zappa, and Journey before joining Jefferson Starship for three albums. The album was produced by the legendary Mike Vernon. DAVIS, MILES "Miles Davis At Carnegie (HONEYPIE) HONEY029 LP Hall" February 26 street date. A crucial live at Carnegie Hall by the renowned trumpet player, subtitled The Legendary Performances of May 19, 1961. This live performance features Davis with his regular quintet and also accompanied by Gil Evans and his 21-piece orchestra. The orchestra is heard on several selections drawn from Miles Ahead as well as a complete reading of the adagio movement from Concierto de Aranjuez as recorded on Sketches of Spain. The concert begins with the orchestra playing the Gil Evans introduction to "So What", which is performed by the quintet, and then segues directly into the only recording of an Evans arrangement of "Spring is Here". HANCOCK, HERBIE & "July 21st, 1971, France" (HONEYPIE) HONEY024 LP MWANDISHI February 26 street date. Mwandishi: one of the most influential combos in the history of electric Jazz. This is Herbie Hancock's creature caught live at the Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival in France on July 21st, 1971. H. Hancock - piano and Fender Rhodes, Bennie Maupin - saxes, bass cl. and flute, Eddie Henderson - trumpet, Julian Priester - trombone, Buster Williams - bass and Billy Hart - drums. A highly progressive form of modern Jazz based on the mix of different elements. Some sort of Afro-Electric-Funk sound journey where waves of multiple pulsating sounds develop in a continuous alternation between tension and release. A marvelous band for which live performances often show more than studio recordings. LINCOLN, ABBEY "Straight Ahead" (DOWN AT DAD151 LP February 5 street date. Abbey Lincoln, often remembered for her seminal work with Max Roach, was a powerful performer and indeed one of the greatest Jazz voices of all time. "Straight Ahead" stands as one her best albums. Lincoln is matched here by a ultra-stellar line up including Jazz masters such as Booker Little — trumpet, Julian Priester — trombone Eric Dolphy — alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute, Walter Benton and Coleman Hawkins — tenor saxophone, Mal Waldron — piano, Art Davis — bass, Max Roach — drums, Roger Sanders and Robert Whitley — congas. "Straight Ahead" is the perfect combination between Lincoln 's strong "Afro-Blue" tone singing, conscious lyrics and angular modern Jazz arrangements. Recorded in New York in a one-off studio session held on February 22, 1961 and released by Candid Records in the same year, the album includes highlights such as Oscar Brown jr's "When Malindy Sings", Thelonious Monk's "Blue Monk", Billie Holiday and Mal Waldron's "Left Alone" and "African Lady" a Randy Weston composition based on lyrics by the great writer Langston Hughes. LITTLE, BOOKER "Booker Little" (DOWN AT DAD150 LP February 5 street date. Trumpet genius Booker Little appeared on many seminal records such as Max Roach's "We insist", Eric Dolphys' "Far Cry" and John Coltrane's "Africa Brass". Recorded in 1960 for the Time label, this is Booker Little's second album as a leader (there would only be four) and a major statement in his too short career. A dynamic and yet relaxed session with Little as the only horn in the band, a fine quartet featuring Winton Kelly or Tommy Flanagan on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass, and Roy Haynes on drums. A highly interactive combo inspired by Little's unique trumpet approach. "Little's immediately recognizable melancholy sound and lyrical style are heard in top form" as Scott Yanow stated in his 4½ stars album review. MASEKELA, HUGH & "Live at the Record Plant, (HONEYPIE) HONEY019 LP HEDZOLEH SOUN 24th February 1974" February 26 street date. Hugh Masakela, live at The Record Plant on 24th February 1974. This legendary South African-born trumpeter became a major star when he appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, and he had a smash hit with Grazing In The Grass the following year. This superb set was originally broadcast on KSAN- FM, and captures him at his infectious best. SOUNDS OF "Unreleased (Columbia (BREWERYTO DGTWN02 LP LIBERATION University 1973)" Available now, Repressed! Sounds Of Liberation was a band - and a social movement - formed in 1970 out of the Germantown & Mt Airy neighborhoods of . The band consisted of seven members: Khan Jamal (vibraphone), Byard Lancaster (alto saxophone), Billy Mills (bass), Dwight James (drums), Monnette Sudler (guitar), Omar Hill (percussion), William Brister (percussionist, aka Rashid Salim). Originally conceived and formed by Khan Jamal, the arrival of Byard Lancaster in 1971 helped shift their focus and efforts into a higher gear. Jamal and Lancaster would work together in different configurations throughout the decade. Sounds of Liberation were at the forefront of avant-garde Black expression in the early 1970s, putting action behind their creative endeavors. This five-song session of original music (with compositions penned by Jamal, Lancaster and Sudler) has never been released and has been prepared for this important and long-overdue LP package by group members, in collaboration with Brewerytown Beats Records in Philadelphia. V/A "Jazz in Jamaica - The (HONEYPIE) HONEY025 LP Coolest Cats From The Alpha Bo" February 26 street date. Talking about the foundation of Jamaican music, the Alpha Boys School in Kingston can be considered as one of the places where it all began! Back in the day, under the direction of Sister Mary Ignatius, the school was the place where young boys from the poor neighborhoods in Kingston could embrace an instrument (mostly brass and drums). Then history tells us that some of these kids became among the most influential musicians in the history of Jamaican Jazz, Ska, and Reggae. Joe Harriott, Dizzy Reece, Tommy McCook, Don Drummond, Cedric Brooks, Rico Rodriguez, Johnny Osbourne, Leroy Smart and Yellowman are just some of the fruits of such a great community art project. Now this compilation contains some rare gems produced between 1959 and 1962 by Jamaican Jazz heavyweights such as Tommy Mc Cook, Don Drummond, Ernest Rangling, Lennie Hiibert, Cecil Lloyd and others. This is highly swinging music inspired by the Black American tradition with a unique and inevitable Caribbean flavour. Don't miss it!!! WATERS, MUDDY "Electric Mud" (ENDLESS HE68002 LP February 12 street date. Electric Mud is the fifth studio album by Muddy Waters, with members of Rotary Connection serving as his backing band. Released in 1968, it imagines Muddy Waters as a psychedelic musician. Producer Marshall Chess suggested that Muddy Waters recorded it in an attempt to appeal to a rock audience. The album peaked at number 127 on Billboard 200 album chart. It was controversial for its fusion of electric blues with psychedelic elements. WILLIAMS, BIG JOE "Four Classic Albums (2CD)” (AVID ROOTS) AMSC1385 CD February 5 street date. A re-mastered 2CD set release from Big Joe Williams complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details. Includes the albums : 'Piney Wood Blues'; 'Tough Times'; 'Blues On Highway 49' and 'Mississippi Big Joe Williams and his Nine String Guitar' . Born in Mississippi in 1903, Delta blues singer Big Joe Williams was perhaps rather overlooked amongst many of the famous bluesmen who came out of the delta in the 1920s and 1930s. Famed for his unique home-made reconstructed 9 string guitar and assortment of home made or home found percussion instruments, Big Joe must have made quite a sight to his audience with swinging beer cans and pie plates dangling around his acoustic guitar and struggling to compete with his extraordinary voice. He played with the likes of Pettie Wheatstraw, Robert Nighthawk and Sonny Boy Williamson and was even accompanied by a young Muddy Waters on harmonica during his early travels in the 1930s. 'Tough Times' has been unavailable on CD until this release. Import Titles >> SOUL/R&B/FUNK/DISCO/DANCE >>

AMALIA & THE "Sanctify feat. Brian Ellis" (LOVE TOUCH) LTR001 7" PRECIOUS LO'S February 5 street date. The debut single from Love Touch Records is back with a repress! Amalia & The Precious Lo's "Sanctify" became an instant hit with funk and boogie DJs worldwide when the label launched in late 2019. The limited run of 300 copies sold fast, with it's only form of advertising through Love Touch's Instagram account. UK-born by way of Vancouver, Sweden, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal, Amalia is one of the most in-demand vocalists in the modern funk and boogie world, where she has recorded for the likes of B. Bravo, Potatohead People and Social Lovers. San Diego-based Brian Ellis (Omega Supreme, Hobo Camp, Neon Finger) sprinkles the track with his signature funky synth work. BEACH, CLIFF "The Gospel According to (CALIFORNIA CSM006 CD/ LP Cliff Beach" February 5 street date. Cliff Beach returns home to his roots to record his first, full-length solo concept album. After the release of his last two EP’s, this highly anticipated album, entitled “The Gospel According to Cliff Beach”, is his opus. The Rhythm Section was recorded live at a church in his home state of Maryland, and Beach adds an old- school approach to his work including backup vocals from a Gospel Choir from Compton that was later overdubbed back in LA. DIP "The Dip Plays It Cool" (THE DIP) MSTRDEP01 10" February 5 street date. The Dip is proud to announce that their second instrumental EP, The Dip Plays It Cool, on limited edition 10" vinyl. This new offering shows the band expanding to inhabit compositions that are cinematic in scope; picture it as the soundtrack to an imaginary Tarantino short film. KASHMERE STAGE "Our Thing" (ENDLESS HE69002 LP BAND February 12 street date. Self-released in 1969 ‘Our Thing’ is the debut album of the performing Houston unit known as Kashmere Stage Band. The Texas student band came together at the Kashmere High School and under the direction of musical director Conrad O. Johnson, released a series of cult album on Kram Records, before disbanding in 1978. Raw funk, that’s basically what they’ve been playing and clearly there was a blacksploitation feel all over the place, but their drive was quite unique. Rediscover the myth. KILLTRON, MAYA "Found You" (LOVE TOUCH) LTR002 7" February 5 street date. The second single from Love Touch Records is back with a repress! "Found You" became an instant hit with funk and boogie DJs worldwide when the label launched in late 2019. The limited run of 300 copies sold fast, with it's only form of advertising through Love Touch's Instagram account. Maya's strong vocal harmonies over a killer 80s synth groove make this track hard to dismiss. Her signature string arrangements and a token sax solo take this track to the next level! KILLTRON, MAYA "Fired Up" (LOVE TOUCH) LTR004 7" February 5 street date. Fresh off the heels of her first 7", "Found You", Maya Killtron returns with the lead-off single to her forthcoming EP.. "Fired Up', a four-on-the-floor Modern Funk banger, produced once again by Gil Masuda. Maya's string and horn arrangements take the track to another level and make her sound fresh and unique to the Modern Funk scene! KILLTRON, MAYA "The Middle (Diamond (LOVE TOUCH) LTR006 7" Ortiz Remix)" February 5 street date. Maya Killtron returns with the final chapter of her 7" trilogy for Love Touch Records. This time, with a little help from Cali's finest, Diamond Ortiz! The Talk Box Hero needs no introduction with releases on Mofunk Records, Needle To The Groove, Austin Boogie Crew Records and Funk Freaks Records. His remix of "The Middle" is a bonafide West Coast Modern Funk anthem, guaranteed to be a staple in your sets. LOVE TOUCH FAMILY "I Got Your Back feat. (LOVE TOUCH) LTR005 7" Saucy Lady" February 5 street date. -based singer, songwriter, and DJ, Saucy Lady graces the first release from "Love Touch Family": A new concept which features our extended family of established artists affiliated with other respected labels around the globe. PRECIOUS LO'S "More Than Friends feat. (LOVE TOUCH) LTR003 7" Maylee Todd" February 5 street date. Funky R&B crowd favorite from their 2017 album, "Too Cool For Love". Now available for the first time on vinyl. Guest vocals by the one and only, Maylee Todd (Stones Throw). Produced by Circle Research. TINA "Are U Bout' It (2LP)" (ALL CITY) NBNATINA LP February 5 street date. NBN Archives’ fourth reissue is the debut album by Louisiana R&B singer Tina, «Are U 'Bout It?». Originally released in 1998 on Lynch By Lynch Enterprises, Tina Ashton's first album truly establishes itself as a cult R&B album from the «Dirty South». Import Titles >> COUNTRY/FOLK/GOSPEL/AMERICANA >>

NELSON, WILLIE & "December Day (Willie's (MUSIC ON MOVLP1310C LP SISTER BOBBIE Stash Vol. 1) (2LP-180g/white" February 12 street date. Talk about a talented family: Willie Nelson and his sister Bobbie Nelson each achieved massive success in . Even in their late 80's, the Nelsons continue to make music and their influence can be heard through many artists in the genre. "December Day, Willie's Stash Vol. 1" is a collaboration album between the two, and upon release in 2014 it was met with positive reviews from music critics. The liner notes were written by Willie's frequent collaborator Mickey Raphael. This record comes as a limited edition on snowy white vinyl. Import Titles >> INTERNATIONAL/WORLD/REGGAE >>

DIBANGO, MANU "Africadelic" (SURVIVAL SVVRCH028 LP February 12 street date. The strange and majestic musical beast that is Africadelic was Dibango’s follow-up to Soul Makossa, but it was initially released on Louis Delacour’s library music label, Mondiaphone, before “Soul Makossa” became an international phenomenon. As a Mondiaphone release, it was aimed at television and film producers seeking atmospheric background music, so the original titles are simply “Theme No 1,” “Theme No 2,” etc, with corresponding rhythmic notations such as “3/4 Africain,” “Afro Beat 12/8” and “Medium Soul Beat,” though once “Soul Makossa” hit the stratosphere, subsequent reissues bore actual song titles. In any case, the album is simply wonderful, a driving mix of Afro soul, funk and jazz, with an undercurrent of Latin percussion throughout. Listening back to the album now, it is hard to believe that the whole shebang was written in a couple of days and committed to tape within the space of a week, but that is all more testimony to the greatness of Manu Dibango, one of African music’s true pioneers. Play loud and often for best effect! JAH WARRIOR "Dub From the Heart" (PARTIAL) PRTL008LP LP February 26 street date. A reissue of Jah Warrior 's 1997 album, Dub From The Heart . A venture into raw dub- wise territory with samples galore and weighty bass-lines built for sound system. Produced by Jah Warrior and mixed by Dougie Wardrop from Conscious Sounds studio. Edition of 500. SOARES, ELZA "A Bossa Negra" (HONEYPIE) HONEY028 LP February 26 street date. One of the most shocking but ultimately uplifting stories of Brazilian music: Soares grew up in extreme poverty in a favela, at 13 was forced to marry a man who raped her, gave birth to three stillborn children - but still fought her way to the top of the industry, married Garrincha, lost him to booze & loose women, in addition to their son and her mother in car accidents. And is still going strong! This is probably her best album and indeed is absolutely lovely, grooves like nothing else. She sings with passion & fire in her lungs like the fabulously versatile singing magician she is. Her husky voice became her trademark. After finishing A Bossa Negra - her second album - Elza went to Chile to represent Brazil in the 1962 Football World Cup, where she met with Louis Armstrong personally. V/A "Tougher Than Tough: (MUSIC ON MOVLP2717C LP Trojan Rude Boy Sounds (2LP-180g" February 26 street date. "Tougher Than Tough: Trojan Rude Boy Sounds" is an exclusive release from Music On Vinyl's Trojan compilation series, which celebrates the best works from the legendary reggae label Trojan Records. It was compiled by Laurence Cane-Honeysett, who also wrote the linernotes. Some of the artists featured on this compilation include Stranger Cole, The Pioneers and Alton Ellis. The album is released as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent red vinyl. The package also includes exclusive Trojan Records and Music On Vinyl coaster. V/A "Right On Time: Trojan (MUSIC ON MOVLP2718C LP Rock Steady (2LP-180g/transluc" February 26 street date. "Right On Time: Trojan Rock Steady" is the second part of the exclusive Music On Vinyl's Trojan compilation series, which celebrates the best works from the legendary reggae label Trojan Records. It was compiled by Laurence Cane-Honeysett, who also wrote the linernotes. Some of Trojan's finest are featured on this compilation; such as The Gladiators, The Melodians, The Gladiators, Ken Boothe, and others. The album is released as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on translucent green vinyl. The package also includes an exclusive Trojan/Music On Vinyl coaster.

Import Titles >> SOUNDTRACKS/LIBRARY >>

GLASS, PHILIP "Naqoyqatsi O.S.T." (MUSIC ON CD) MOCCD14034 CD February 26 street date. "Naqoyqatsi" is the third and final film in the Qatsi trilogy, meaning "life as war". Composed by Philip Glass and performed by members of the Philip Glass Ensemble, and featuring the amazing Yo- Yo Ma on cello, this completes the lengthy score which was begun for this film series with "Koyaanisqatsi" in 1982. The music is more traditional orchestral than much of Glass's work. One instrument, the cello, plays through much of the piece. Some unconventional instruments are used in addition to traditional ones, including a didgeridoo and an electronically-created jaw harp. Conducted by Michael Riesman. MCDONALD, FRANK "Mean & Dirty" (DE WOLFE) DW3392 LP & CHRIS RAE February 5 street date. Originally released in 1978, the title Mean & Dirty describes this album to a T. Let this record play with any 70’s cop drama, spy-thriller, or blaxploitation film and it will act flawlessly as the soundtrack. Dramatic funk rock dominates this album (Moving Target, Flying Squad, Arrival Time), but room is left open for the mellower pieces (Slow Fuse, Blue Mood, Night Moves), the super-fast (Dragster), and the surprisingly jaunty (On Yer Bike, Guv). MORRICONE, ENNIO "Cosa Avete Fatto A (MUSIC ON MOVATM268C LP Solange O.S.T. (180g-coloured vin" February 19 street date. "Cosa avete fatto a Solange?" is a 1972 Giallo film directed by Massimo Dallamano. The plot follows a series of violent murders occurring at a Catholic girls’ school in England where a young student has gone missing. It is considered a classic within the Giallo genre - an Italian term designating thrillers, mystery and horror films from Italy. Ennio Morricone's haunting soundtrack is one of his premiere Giallo scores. It is now available as a limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on flaming coloured vinyl. The front cover image is taken from the original film poster. MORRICONE, ENNIO "L'istruttoria E'Chiusa (MUSIC ON MOVATM269C LP Dimentichi O.S.T. (180g-orang" February 19 street date. "L'istruttoria E'Chiusa Dimentichi" is a 1971 Italian crime drama film directed by Damiano Damiani. It is based on the novel "Tante Sbarre", written by Leros Pitton and was awarded at the Tehran Film Festival. The film centres around the architect Vanzi, whom ends up in prison and ends up involved in a plot against an inconvenient witness to organised crime, passed off as a suicide, with the complicity of the security guards. Renowned composer Ennio Morricone created an obscure, yet globally beloved, score to the thriller. Limited edition of 1000 individually numbered copies on orange marbled vinyl. SOUNDTRACK "Crouching Tiger, Hidden (MUSIC ON MOVATM028R LP Dragon (180g-translucent red" February 26 street date. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee. Taking place in 18th-century Qing dynasty China, the story revolves around a warrior who gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to retrieve it. The film was praised for its story, direction, and cinematography, and for its martial arts sequences. It won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The score was composed by Tan Dun, containing many solo passages for cello by Yo-Yo Ma. The track "A Love Before Time" features Coco Lee. This album is released as a limited edition of 750 copies on translucent red vinyl. SOUNDTRACK "Paranoia (180g- (MUSIC ON MOVATM293C LP translucent blue vinyl)" February 19 street date. "Paranoia" is a 2013 American thriller film directed by Robert Luketic. Its score was created by Tom Holkenborg, better known as Junkie XL, a Grammy nominated multi-platinum producer, musician, composer and educator. His other scoring credits include Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Man of Steel and The Dark Knight Rises. This special edition includes 4 extra songs from the movie: "The Hurry and the Harm" by City and Colour, "Alive (Zedd Remix)" by Empire of the Sun, "1, 2" by Lissie, and "Demon Dance" by Surfer Blood. This release comes out as a limited edition of 500 individually numbered copies on translucent blue vinyl and includes an insert with images from the film. SOUNDTRACK "House Of Flying Daggers (MUSIC ON MOVATM294C LP (2LP-180g/green marbled viny" February 19 street date. "House of Flying Daggers" is a multiple Satellite, LA Film Critcs & Boston Film Critics award winning 2004 wuxia romance film directed by Zhang Yimou and starring Andy Lau, Zhang Ziyi and Takeshi Kaneshiro. The soundtrack is produced and created by legendary Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi and features vocals by Zhang Ziyi and Kathleen Battle. Shigeru Umebayashi is perhaps best known for "Yumeji's Theme" (originally from Seijun Suzuki's Yumeji), included in director Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love. In celebration of Umebayashi's 70th birthday on February 19, 2021, the "House of Flying Daggers" soundtrack is released on vinyl for the first time. It is pressed on green marbled vinyl as a limited edition of 2000 copies. The packages comes with an exclusive replica of the movie poster and a 4-page booklet.

Import Titles >> ELECTRONIC >>

ACT! "Grey Matter AR (HALOCLINE HTRA015LP LP Snapchat Compositions" February 26 street date. Grey Matter is a series of Snapchat filters created by artist Karen Vanderborght that explores the poetic and existential potential of AR (Augmented Reality) and social media -- suggesting selfies as self- reflective mirrors informed by the wisdom of our elders. These filters, soundtracked by ACT! , were released exclusively to Snapchat in 2019 and are here now on vinyl. Beginning in 2018 -- Karen filmed and interviewed ten seniors who brought diverse and universal wisdom to some of life's biggest questions. Andrew ; an Ojibwe leader who lived through the residential school program, Alf; a church organist who publicly came out as gay at 80, Anne ; the first black Senator in Canada -- all the seniors provide unique and profound perspectives on life and aging. See their words, thoughts, and appearances transpose and intersect with your selfie in an edifying engagement on themes of age, memory, time, regret, and resilience. BLACKLIGHT "Tearing At The Edges Of (NUTRIOT) NUT007LP LP CHAMELEON All Restraint" February 26 street date. Blacklight Chameleon , a new moniker by Austrian producer Martin Riedler , presents a confusing or rather odd introduction with his new project on Nutriot Recordings. Riedler's music takes a stance halfway between studio production and live jam. BLOCKDATA "Vacuum Decay (EP)" (OHM 58MOHM LP February 19 street date. Scotland's Gav Hislop has long been on electronic music's radar, with performances and releases as Babyshaker. A superior professional sound designer, he has shifted gears to a expert display of controlled demolition in drum 'n' bass and beyond under the name Blockdata. Releasing on Triple G Recordings, Sonicterror, and Abstrakt Reflections previously, this is the first solo vinyl release of the project. Scientific precision sound design and creatively rolling rhythms construct the EP. BRECHT, JOHANNES "Winter In America" (DIYNAMIC) DIYNAMIC131E 12"EP FT. FETSUM February 26 street date. If this year was a color, what shade would it be? If this year was a scent, what would it remind us of? If two thousand twenty was a metaphor for a season... what would the scenery look like? Winter In America is not a musical answer to this question, but rather an impression that Johannes Brecht has gained in the past months by observing the social climate and glimpsing at the Western hemisphere. A mixture of political ice wind, turbulent questions of faith and societal climate changes. These are also the topics that have always connected Johannes Brecht and Fetsum , personally and artistically. As big Gil Scott-Heron fans, the classic Winter In America has almost offered itself to be reissued and contextualized. Two very different friends, with two very different biographies, but a complementary view forward. Next to Winter In America , Johannes Brecht offers his track "Crystal", which was created almost entirely in a C15 synthesizer. "The track was born from a live jam. I wanted to try to create techno tracks not in a sequencer, but to play them properly and the C15 forces you to do that." CUBE "Drug Of Choice" (ALTER) ALT63 LP February 19 street date. Since 2010, Adam Keith's solo project Cube has been supplying a steady run of records and cassettes that capture songwriterly fixations and frustrations in a dextrous style of wounded electronics. Though Cube has been the centrepiece of his activity for some years, he's all the while remained active in collaborations, playing in bands such as SPF and Mansion to name just a few. Keith's latest iteration as Cube launches a panoramic set of sonic touchstones into a gristly and hypnotic orbit. Seismic drum machine parts partition an album that layers industrial-tipped takes on digi-dub with roaming guitar lines, piano vignettes, and breakbeat theatrics. For all the abrasiveness and rhythmic allusions that Keith employs, his use of voices alongside lush manipulations of errant samples and atmospheres tempers the commotion, delivering something that feels as much focused on artful constructions of private experiences as it does the cathartic qualities of noise. DJ LOSER "Stealth Hope" (NOVI SVIJET) NOVI001LP LP February 26 street date. Following DJ Loser 's output on labels like VEYL, Puppy Tapes, or Clan Records, is Stealth Hope . A blend of various styles and genres, Stealth Hope showcases the wide range and potential of the Greek artist who is destined for big things to come. Features Malafama XOT 33 and DJ GANT-MAN "Distorted Sensory" (TEKLIFE) TEKLIFE011 12"EP February 12 street date. Legendary Chicagoan General Juke aka Gant-Man returns with "Distorted Sensory", his brand new acid house adventure. A longtime veteran who's been behind the decks since before he was even a teen, he's been an essential part of Chicago dance music history since the Dance Mania days in the mid 90s, and a major pioneer in jumpstarting the juke movement that followed. This new single, and his debut solo releaseon the Teklife imprint explores the time honored tradition of jacking, channeling the very essence of house music though a modern lens. Employing an enigmatic 303 bassline that mutates and breathes as if it were alive, Gant plays malicious melodies that run up and down octaves in a freaky, hallucinatory manner. In addition to the original, two of the UK's finest contribute remixes as well. Hyperdub boss Kode9 puts things into overdrive with his 160 BPM warped vision of Gant's acid, sliced up to appeal more to the footworkers and fans of psycho tempos. Dubstep pioneer Loefah strips back the original percussion and lets the 303s float over a cloud of deep sub bass, adorned with lovely splashes of rolling snares and micro percussion. HIDDEN EMPIRE "Lost Spirits (2LP)" (STIL VOR SVT286LP LP February 26 street date. Lost Spirits is an exploration in sounds for dancing. Catalyzed by the catastrophe that was 2020, Hidden Empire step off the stage and retreat to the studio on a quest to find out what moves the people. Hidden Empire oar their creative rudders, lending their hand from techno to deep house with a cheeky reach-around to a more downtempo vibe. Features Artche, Bebetta, and Lazarusman. Includes MP3 download with three extra tracks. KUTMAH " A Tribute to Brother (ALL CITY) ACASP12 CASS/ LP Ras G & The Afrikan Space Prog" February 5 street date. On July 29th of last year Ras G left this planet before it all turned for the worst. The only way to cope with this loss was to communicate with my friend through these beats. The digital is out now and a 12" will be available next month or so. After recoup the Shorter family will receive all funds. LOBO, JOAO "Simorgh" (LES ALBUMS LAC016CD CD LOBO, JOAO "Simorgh" (LES ALBUMS LAC016LP LP February 26 street date. Early summer 2019, João Lobo started recording his compositions at les Ateliers Claus in Brussels, with guitarist Norberto Lobo, bassist Soet Kempeneer, and recording engineer Christophe Albertijn. While the mix of genres and styles may be easy to distinguish, the focus centers on the result of the mixing: a highly grooving and an occasionally paused and introspective music that seems out of time and out of space. This release is the trio's debut record, which is the impetus for their personal development in the realization that features João as a mentor in the creation process. LP artwork with hotstamped gold foil. LUTTO LENTO "LEGENDO" (HAUNTER) SPCTR016 LP February 19 street date. "LEGENDO" is a work of sonic weird fiction. A pulp fantasy. A descent through the cracks in reality, punctuated by bizarre encounters and freaky transformations. It oozes an odd mixture of wonder and fear, a fascination with whatever might be lurking around the next unlit corner, met with relentless excitement and leading towards ghastly discoveries. The author, Lubomir Grzelak aka Lutto Lento, arranged this eccentric narrative as a follow up to his previous LP, while also settling out to subvert the atmosphere of that record. In his Haunter debut he embraces his own quirkier side, delving further into eerie derision and surreal trickery. He achieves that by remodeling his penchant for heavy bass and gloomy dub into a kind of otherworldly folk music, drawing in deterritorialized string instruments, cheeky digital sound design, Coil-ian horror synths, and drums that remind as much of heavy metal as of Hollywood neo-classicism. POWELL "on the feet of a wind" (A FOLDER) AF020LP LP February 26 street date. on the feet of a wind is a wild assemblage of carbonated synthetic music from Powell and a sister record to flash across the intervals and multiply the sides -- two albums already released in 2020. Recalling Xenakis, Parmegiani, and Hecker but with the smile/smirk of vintage Powell, the record is released via a folder, a new music and film platform created by Powell, Michael Amstad and Marte Eknæs. "Endlessly strange and formlessly mesmerizing" --The Quietus. SERAVINCE "Hear To See" (WICKED WAX) WW0013 LP February 19 street date. Amsterdam-based label Wicked Wax continues to plug the sound of its city to a broader audience. Sometimes that sound lies in the past. For its upcoming 13th release, the label went and linked up with one of Amsterdam’s unsung heroes, who’s been a household name behind the (international) music scene. Keyboardist, composer and owner of the legendary Flowriders studio Vincent Helbers released his debut album ‘Hear To See’ as Seravince in 2013. A blend of broken beat, future soul and multiple adjective-jazz styles, compiled in a masterfully mixed 45-minute album. Now, 7 years later, the album is released on vinyl for the first time. The album is deeply rooted in broken beat drum grooves, provided by longtime collaborator and UK drummer extraordinaire Richard Spaven. These are accompanied by the jazz -inspired harmonies and solos from Seravince himself. All musical elements are one takes, recorded on analogue tape. The album is accompanied by a previously unreleased track called People Of The Night. V/A "LA Series Vol 0-11" (ALL CITY) ACLA01 CD/ /CASS/ LP February 5 street date. Back in 2010 we releases a series of 10" records from LA, the series featured 22 artists across 11 records representing the various generations and approaches that made up the beat scene, both in LA and around the world. On every cover was a snapshot of the city viewed through the lens of LA based Irishman, Brian Cross AKA B+. To mark a decade we have compiled and remastered 24 tracks from the series on 2LP/CD and cassette and bundled a 36 page B+ photo booklet inside and included liner notes from author of forthcoming book “Bedroom Beats & B-Sides” Laurent Finton VAN BUUREN, ARMIN "Embrace (2LP- (MUSIC ON MOVLP2713C LP 180g/black and white marbled vinyl)" February 26 street date. "Embrace" is the sixth studio album by Dutch trance DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. Notable collaborators include Angel Taylor, Cosmic Gate, Eric Vloeimans and many others. The album was originally released in 2015 through Van Buuren's own label Armada Music. Critics noted how the record has a poppy, commercial appeal, but still allows the emotional essence of trance music to shine through. Limited edition of 2500 individually numbered copies on black and white marbled vinyl. It comes with a 4-page insert with pictures, lyrics and credits, and the run-out groove contains secret inscriptions.

Import Titles >> RAP/HIP HOP >>

BOBBY J FROM "One Mic and Drum (RUSIC) RUS003 LP ROCAWAY X DARU JO Breakstrumentals" February 5 street date. “One Mic & Drum” is a joint collaboration between 2X grammy-winning drummer Daru Jones and Queens rapper Bobby J From Rockaway, who is fresh off his Statik Selektah produced EP entitled “Endless Summer.” The album is a return to basics - just raw breakbeats and lyrics! Daru Jones is best known for his collaborations with Hip-Hop heavyweights like and Pete Rock as well as lending his Drumming talents to all of Jack White’s solo projects. Bobby J has worked with notable artists/producers like Kwamé, Jake One, Statik Selektah, Lil Fame, Killah Priest, Mr. Cheeks, Vivian Green and DJ Wonder. ELAQUENT, "Komfort Food (glazed (CREAM CDR001 LP BOOMBAPTIST, & JUICY chocolate color vinyl)" February 5 street date. Elaquent (Mello Music Group), Juicy the Emissary (Street Corner Music), & BoomBaptist (Insect Records, The Vapor Caves) have joined for this "ode to the original". Mutually inspired by the work of J- Dilla, "Komfort Food" is a re-imagining of samples that the late Jay Dee masterfully crafted, produced in the styles of these three contemporaries. ICE-T "The Iceberg/Freedom Of (MUSIC ON MOVLP1673C LP Speech (180g-transparent red " February 19 street date. "The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say" is the third studio album by rapper Ice-T, released in 1989. The album has an uncharacteristically gritty sound, featuring some of the darkest musical tracks that Ice-T ever released. Instead of focusing heavily on gangsta rap, Ice-T made First Amendment issues the album's dominant theme. Setting the album's tone is the opener "Shut Up, Be Happy", featuring . Limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies on transparent red coloured vinyl. J SCIENIDE "The Actual Heat" (STATIC KING) OCMVRLP001 LP February 5 street date. The highly acclaimed emcee/producer J Scienide presents his debut solo album “The Actual Heat”. The Washington D.C. based artist delivers a gritty 13 track project with features from hip hop heavyweights Kev Brown, Nolan, Supastition, Gensu Dean, yU and Grap Luva. With clever wordplay over dusty, rugged beats, this album brings the golden age of hip hop into the present day.

KORALLE "Fonografie" (MELTING POT) MPM287 LP February 5 street date. Koralle kicks off 2021 with his second length album “Fonografie”. 2020 was a real roller coaster year for Italian beatmaker Koralle. COVID-19 hit his hometown Bologna hard. Meanwhile, Koralle has been as busy as ever releasing eight singles from “Fonografie”, including collabs with Cologne beat smith Twit One, London MC & activist Isatta Sheriff, Houston rapper Anti Lilly and Turt from Summers Sons. MORRISON, DEVIN "Bussin' (Instrumentals/2LP)” (NBN) NBN005INST LP February 5 street date. Singer/Songwriter/Composer, Devin Morrison aims to show the world the sweet sound of Florida... impress your friends with your own smooth freestyles (via Zoom) NOTORIOUS B.I.G "Where Brooklyn At ft. (FINISHER) BIG521 7" 2Pac / The Wickedest Freestyle" Avaiable now. The 7" Where Brooklyn At (Madison Square Garden Freestyle) feat. 2Pac b/w The Wickedest Freestyle For Mister Cee" 7" single is finally available again. Grab it now or forever hold your piece. SKI, MARK "Catch-REC" (FIVESE7EN F7C003 LP February 5 street date. This is legendary UK DJ/Producer/Radio Personality, Mark Ski's first producer-album! The title-track "Catch-REC" as well as "Nitty Gritty" have been getting spins on Shade45 from the likes of DJ Eclipse & DJ Premier. The album consists of 12 tracks of big drums, heavy rhymes and razor-sharp cuts, exploring the broad palette of Hip-Hop from the 90's & beyond. from the master tapes.

Import Titles >> READING MATERIAL >>

READING MATERIAL "Shindig! 110: King (SILVERBACK SD110 MAG Crimson cover" Available now. Shindig! issue no. 110 contains features on King Crimson, Pretty Things' 'Parachute' at 50, Beachwood Sparks, Camille Yarbrough, Rab Noakes, Joey Molland, Kelley Stoltz, America, Beautify Junkyards and Anthony Moore. Of course you also get the usual sections such as Shindiggin', What's Hot On The Shindig! Turntable, Thoughts & Words, Letters And Emails, It's A Happening Thing, and so on. READING MATERIAL "Shindig! 111: Sly & (SILVERBACK SD111 MAG The Family Stone cover" January 29 street date. Shindig! 111 features Sly & the Family Stone on the cover with an article covering the state of the band in 1971. Other features/reviews include Syd Barrett, favourite LPs from 1971 and the mighty Serge Gainsbourg.

Imports >> RADIO BROADCASTS / LIVE RECORDINGS

HENDRIX, JIMI "Live At Konserthuset, (MAGIC DICE) MGDC004 LP EXPERIENCE , Sweden,1/9/69 FM " February 5 street date. Jimi's classic incendiary 'early show' from the Stockholm date of the 1969 Scandinavian tour, broadcast for Swedish radio and TV. Limited to 500 copies. "Madison Square Garden (DBQP) DBQP40 LP NYC July 1973 (2LP)" February 12 street date. In the words of Mr. Plant "This is the last night of the last tour". The final New York show and the last concert of the 1973 Tour in fact. The opening numbers are just powered through and Jimmy's playing is spectacular! The Whole Lotta Love version is a strange one , with Bonham doing a full 5 minute non-stop hammering and Plant filling in with some eerie echo moans. A necessary addition for all the Zep fans!

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