2019 Blog
Latest Releases Manufactured by Key Production Group_June Round-up
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Black Star Dancing pink coloured vinyl & picture disc, [Sour Mash/Kobalt]
Black Star Dancing is the brand new single from Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. This 12” EP features new kaleidoscopic artwork by Gareth Halliday and includes 2 new tracks "Rattling Rose" and "Sail On". This release also includes a 12” mix of Black Star Dancing plus a remix by London-based French DJ/producer Nicolas Laugier aka The Reflex.
Various Artists 1977 – The Year Punk Broke 3CD Boxset, [Cherry Red]
This triple-CD box set encapsulates the success of Punk records since its inception in 1976. This set includes a 4-CD compilation featuring "Action Time Vision" (2016), documenting Punk on indie labels, and 2017’s Power Pop/New Wave set "Harmony In My Head". The deluxe clamshell package includes a weighty booklet full of illustrations, with a 15,000-word sleeve-note and band-by-band biographies by compiler David Wells.
The Alarm Sigma standard vinyl and CD, [Twenty First Century]
Exactly one year and one day on from the release of = Equals, Mike Peters and The Alarm are back with the brand new follow up album titled ∑ Sigma.
DJ Haram Grace standard vinyl, [Hyperdub Records]
DJ Haram is a music producer involved in the Philadelphia DIY noise scene. A close affiliate of New York's Discwoman collective, she is also one half of 700 Bliss with rapper & poet Moor Mother, who features on this Grace EP.
Equiknoxx Eternal Children double standard vinyl, [Equiknoxx Music]
Eternal Children is the result of five creative forces combined to form the group Equiknoxx. Three producers/vocalists (Blair/Chung/Deane) combine with two vocalists: Shanique Marie and Kemikal. Eternal Children represents the synthesis of ideas as the group created the album in a typical organic style, recording half of it in a single session at the legendary Anchor studios in Kingston, Jamaica.
Various Artists Dragged Across Concrete grey cloudy vinyl (OST), [Invada Records]
This is the official soundtrack album for the thriller Dragged Across Concrete on vinyl. Pressed on concrete marble coloured vinyl and housed in a deluxe spined sleeve. This new release is composed and produced by Jeff Herriott and Zahler.
Francoise Hardy Le Temps de l'amour white coloured vinyl, [Le Chant du Monde]
Singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy illuminated the 60s with her delicate and refreshing song. In a career of 60 years and with a rare elegance she has aroused the admiration of artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Brian Jones, Michel Berger, Serge Gainsbourg and Etienne Daho.
Froth Duress standard vinyl, [Wichita Records]
After a two-year hiatus, Los Angeles’ noise-rock trio Froth is back with their new offering, Duress released on Wichita Recordings.
Jesca Hoop Stonechild cloudy white vinyl, [Memphis Industries]
Stonechild is the new and 5th studio album from Jesca Hoop. Described as a “compassion project” with the culmination of life and musical experience, uncompromising in its vision.
Marshes When the lights are bright yellow coloured vinyl, [Endearingly Ramshackle]
Marshes is the new incarnation of Beth Porter and the Availables, previously a Bath/Bristol based band. It is a coherent collection of charmingly orchestrated songs with a full band, strings, wind and brass.
Membranes What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away double black vinyl, [Cherry Red]
The new album from the influential UK post-punk band Membranes fronted by John Robb. Featuring guests such as 84-year old folk singer legend Shirley Collins, the original punk icon Jordan and Kirk Brandon from Theatre Of Hate.
Jean Louis Murat Cheyenne Autumn double black vinyl, [Virgin]
Cheyenne Autumn is the new release from Jean Louis Murat.
Roger Limb and The BBC Radiophonic Workshop The Box of Delights (OTS) double vinyl, [Silva Screen]
The Box of Delights series was renowned for its ambitious special effects and consequently secured three BAFTA awards. Electronic music composer Roger Limb has also worked on the Doctor Who series.
The Cosmics The Cosmics red and black splatter vinyl, [The Cosmics]
This self-titled release is the band's debut EP released on June 13th. These songs were the results of sessions in London alongside Rory Attwell.
The Divine Comedy Office Politics white and blue coloured vinyl, [Divine Comedy Records]
Office Politics is the twelfth studio album from The Divine Comedy and features lead track Queuejumper and the single: Norman And Norma.
The Heavy Sons standard vinyl and 7", [BMG]
The Heavy was formed in 2007 in the West Country and have released four successful albums prior via hip British indie label Ninja Tune. “Sons is taking it back to the dirt and filth The Heavy are best known for......and making it better than we ever have” - Swaby
Various Do The Moonwalk: Reggae in the Space Age standard vinyl, [Trojan Records]
In honour of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing of Apollo 11. Some of the most popular and sought-after moon-themed reggae tracks from the period have been collated on Do The Moonwalk. The result is a joyous collection of original boss reggae sounds, sure to appeal to fans of late 1960s Jamaican music, collectors.
Various Sock It To Me standard vinyl, [Trojan Records]
Sock It To Me collects a dozen of the rarest and most collectable tracks from the Trojan catalogue, all of which have remained unavailable on vinyl for half a century. With the demand for original boss reggae sounds from the late 1960s on the rise over the past decade, this stylishly designed collection is sure to attract the growing number of fans of the style.
Tunng This Is Tunng...Magpie Bites and Other Cuts cream coloured transparent vinyl, [Full Time Hobby]
Since forming in 2003 and over the course of six studio albums, Tunng are back with their new release with a collection of oddities released from 2004 to 2018. These consists of 7”s, special editions, b-sides and hidden tracks.
Zack & Geebah For The Love of Money CD, [BBE Music]
For The Love Of Money is a long-lost Afro-disco-boogie-reggae masterpiece from Liberian duo Zack & Geebah.
Badjer OD CD, [PIAS/Urban]
Charnett Moffett Bright New Day CD, [Motema]
Doks 28 CD, [Doks]
Hiro Erratum CD, [Hiro]
Scylla BX Vice CD, [PIAS/Abyssal]