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Strictly Dann Stealy
Cat: SWR 032. Rel: 23 May 25
Strictly Dan Stealy (4:12)
Uncle Grain O's (3:34)
Review: As you probably know if you're reading this, Jorun Bombay is one of the most consistently on for edit maestros in the game. Here he steps up with a new outing that sticks right at the heart of the dancefloor once more. 'Strictly Dann Stealy' is a clever mash-up of De La Soul's 'Eye Know (Know It All Remix)' featuring the original source vocals over a faithfully recreated instrumental. It channels the signature energy of early 90s hip-hop clubs with a fresh twist you've never heard before. On the flip, 'Whole Grain O's' offers a reimagined instrumental take on 'Oodles of O's' which is packed with reggae chants, added turntablism and signature 'Oh's'. It's a playful, party-ready version that balances just the right amount of nostalgia and brand new style.
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I Heard A Sigh
Cat: TV 022. Rel: 16 May 25
I Heard A Sigh (3:27)
Where Do You Come From (4:25)
Review: Never before released in this particular form, two inscriptions by the French jazz fusion band Cortex make for a fidgeting classic each, perfect for the tube-amped dancefloor. Made up of many a cover and original, the full-length 'Inedit '79' EP first came to Underdog Records in 2006, though it was composed almost entirely of recordings laid down in 1979, proving the band's asynchronic staying power across decades. This new 7", however, recuts the lead track from the album, and a never-before-heard session floorcut respectively. The B-side in question, 'Where Do You Come From', did not appear on the 2006 release, and was also recorded later in 1981, though it is considered a part of the same inspo-flush.
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For 5 Long Years (reissue)
Cat: P7 6638. Rel: 23 May 25
For 5 Long Years (2:59)
I've Been Hurt So Many Times (3:13)
Review: P-Vine Japan does great work once more here by bringing back into print some hugely sought-after sounds from the blues and r&b world. The first release in their new series revives Larry Davis' 1969 Kent Records single, which was originally written by Sherwood Fleming. The A-side, 'For 5 Long Years' delivers a gritty mid-tempo funk-blues groove while the B-side, 'I've Been Hurt So Many Times' (a classic subject for a blues tune) channels Willie Cobbs' signature sound. These will be familiar to anyone who has danced at a Northern Soul event and cannot be slept on.
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Disco Records 8
Cat: DISCO 8. Rel: 16 May 25
Push (4:34)
Song (4:32)
Fear (5:59)
Do You (4:36)
Review: The emerging Disco label sure does love disco - specifically a sound infused with funk, soul and in the case of the opera, lovestruck vocals that melt thereat. They come with a nice languid bassline and some sophisticated strings while 'Song' has a super cool and breezy groove and vocal that is airy, light, and uplifting in quietly devastating fashion. 'Fear' is more of a party starter with glossy vocals and strident claps and drums then 'Do You' shuts down with more jazzy flute motifs and a lo-fi rhythm with vocals that speak of late night love and lust.

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Love Is The Drug
Love Is The Drug (orange vinyl 7")
Cat: TBE 721. Rel: 22 May 25
Love Is The Drug (Funk mix - vocal) (4:46)
Love Is The Drug (Funk mix - instrumental) (4:51)
Review: Brian Ellis, known for his multi-instrumental work as part of Birdbone Unlimited on Star Creature, steps out with a solo release that channels West Coast flair into a bold reinterpretation of early 80s dancefloor energy. Revisiting Bobby O's production 'Love Is The Drug' for Roni Griffith's 1982 hit, Ellis transforms the original into a shimmering blend of Italectro and funk-driven electrobass, a proto-freestyle fandango filtered through Ellis' signature analog sensibility. A high-gloss, synth-laced homage results on orange gamboge vinyl; a replenishing source of sunny sonic vitamin D.
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Hollywood Dreaming
Cat: EXUMG 16. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Hollywood Dreaming (4:40)
Got To Get Away (4:29)
Review: Originally hailing from Washington DC, Father's Children were one of the capital's most promising funk outfits in the late 70s. This new 7" reissue on South Street Soul revives two prized tracks from their Mercury Records era, produced by Wayne Henderson of The Crusaders. 'Hollywood Dreaming' is a breezy, rolling slice of mellow soul-funkithe sort of elegant groove that turns up on late-night radio, all gentle clavs and cruising vocals. Flip it and 'Shine On' turns up the energy, driven by a snapping slap bassline, crisp brass jabs and a slick group vocal arrangement. Both cuts originally appeared on their 1979 LP, but the original 45 has long been a holy grail for collectorsifetching triple digits. This reissue not only preserves the format but delivers on fidelity and style, giving DJs and heads alike a long-awaited chance to spin these Washington-grown grooves without fear of shelling out a fortune.
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Planet Wham!
Cat: NGTFLT 001. Rel: 22 May 25
Planet Wham! (4:53)
Planet Wham! (NNT dub) (4:18)
Planet Wham! (acappella) (3:33)
Review: Australian singer Nicky Nite Time and veteran Chicago second wavew house don Felix Da Housecat team up to rework Wham!'s 1984 classic 'Freedom', transforming its uplifting energy into a darker, harder-hitting, and low-key surreal dancefloor weapon. This bold refix pushes the track into pulsatory, late-night club territory, where the four walls about the dancefloor melt into strange shapes, and the checkered footlit floor cycles through the rainbow. The B-side includes Nicky's dub version for an alternative spin, along with an acapella, furthering our sense of possibility. A fresh, edgy, multi-version take on a beloved hit.
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Saturdays Vibrations
Cat: P7 6647. Rel: 23 May 25
Saturdays Vibrations (4:21)
Saturdays Vibrations (instrumental edit) (4:24)
Review:  Have you ever wondered what might happen when you collide Mighty Ryeders' timeless rare-groove classic 'Evil Vibrations' and De La Soul's iconic hip-hop jam 'A Roller Skating Jam Named 'Saturdays'' into one new tune? Well, wonder now more, because that's exactly what Groove-Diggers have done here. This fresh version blends the sampled parts of 'Evil Vibrations' with De La Soul's raps and vocals while Japanese hip-hop group FNCY have added their own new mic work into the mix as a way of paying tribute to De La Soul's original hit. Also included is a Japanese cover of 'Evil Vibrations' by Taiwanese jazz and neo-soul singer 9m88 which brings a whole different respective. A fun and sure-to-be effective package.
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Tags: Japanese | Jazz Funk
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Peace Love Not War
Cat: KD 1202RE. Rel: 16 May 25
Peace, Love Not War (Kenny Dope extended mix) (5:35)
Peace, Love Not War (Kenny Dope instrumental) (5:19)
Review: New York City was the early block city foment of The Fatback Band, who would, on the official account, see their names written into history as some of the pioneers of funk at large. Aside from their disputed four-to-the-floor point-sourcings with 'Oops Upside Your Head', The Fatback Band were equally known for many a hit, including 'I Like Girls' and 'Yum Yum (Gimme Some)', and the formula for such repeated successes has been expertly localised by some as resting in the charismatic wiles of one Johnny King, the founding member whose proud, biped posture and wicked vocals brought to the group a firm and charismatic leading presence to the group. This originally 2004 cut by working Master Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez hears us lean into the funkier ends of the latter's remix-craft, as 'Peace, Love Not War' is given a profound kneading and planing across an excoriating final funk beat.
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Played by: Mauritzio
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Mon Cher Amor
Mon Cher Amor (7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: ZP 112. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Shaun LaBelle - "Mon Cher Amor" (feat Maysa & Bobby Lyle) (4:15)
Shaun LaBelle - "Your Love Kept Calling My Name" (feat Maysa & Stokey) (4:02)
Review: Minnesota's Shaun LaBelle returns with two collaborative cuts that shimmer with West Coast class. On 'Mon Cher Amour', Maysa's effortlessly fluid delivery rides plush piano chords from Bobby Lyle, whose presence elevates the arrangement with vintage jazz-funk elegance. Lyle's involvement i rare and usually reserved i speaks volumes. Flip to 'Your Love Kept Calling My Name', a slower burn that shows off LaBelle's syrupy synth bass and clean guitar touches, anchored again by Maysa, this time joined by Stokley. The track's groove is thick but graceful, helped along by contributions from Jeff Lorber, Patrick Lamb and Maurizio Metalli. While there's a polish that veers towards the adult contemporary side of soul-jazz, both tunes have the kind of melodic strength and studio richness that make sense of their Billboard and UK Soul Chart success.
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The New York Graffiti Experience 1976 (Soundtrack)
French Fry 97 (2:38)
Breeze (1:38)
Touchdown (4:02)
Review: Unsettled Scores Records presents the long-overdue release of the soundtrack to The New York Graffiti Experience 1976, a seminal documentary by Fenton Lawless. One of the earliest films to document NYC's graffiti culture, the project began in 1974-75 as a slideshow created by Lawless and producer Justine DiIanni and featured original photos as well as the track 'French Fry 97.' That song, along with other recordings from 1974 by Lawless and his band, now appear on this official soundtrack, which is previously unreleased. The music captures the raw thrill and creativity of a pivotal moment in underground culture so this is a vital piece of NYC history.
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Lets Work It Out
Cat: STR7 109/PERFECT1. Rel: 21 May 25
Lets Work It Out (3:55)
Make Things Better (3:39)
Review: These tunes were recorded in Guyana by Surinamese singer-songwriter Paul Low in a small 8-track studio in 1979. They are deep-cut gems that pair a tender 1979 soul slow-burner with a vibrant disco-boogie flip. First up, 'Let's Work It Out' is a breezy, melancholic stroll through windswept textures, falsetto vocals and lo-fi charm that is instantly replayable and subtly hypnotic. On the B-side, 'Make Things Better' bursts with dusty Afro-Latin disco energy powered by rubbery bass, samba whistles and infectious harmonies. Both tracks align beautifully with Stroom's offbeat curation and are make for a rare, soulful detour through a lesser-known corner of global DIY music history.
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Monstro
Monstro (12")
Cat: MA 015. Rel: 22 May 25
Bouquet Garni (4:08)
Never Gonna Let You Go (2:49)
Cherryade (3:45)
Callisto Disco (4:06)
Ayee Morshume Be-Reham Duniya (4:23)
Heartacher (3:09)
Review: Best known to many as Brett Domino from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and all round internet keytar cover verion fame, Rob J Madin steps out from his comedy roots with a fresh suite of instrumental jazz-funk recorded mostly in his Sheffield attic. Drawing from the energy of artists like BadBadNotGood and Mildlife, the new six-track EP blends silky keys, warped synths, and choppy drum samples into a head-nodding, sun-drenched mod soul anthem set. 'Callisto Disco' veers over brash momenta, while 'Cherryade' leans back towards a laid-back optimism, not to mention the opener 'Bouquet Garni', which prophesies restless singalong hums by the never-forgetting listener.
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Nomalizo (reissue)
Cat: SSINT 003. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Nomalizo (5:10)
Kilimanjaro Take Us Higher (5:03)
Review: This priceless double-header brings together two timeless gems from South African music icon Letta Mbulu. On one side, the afro-electro boogie cult classic 'Nomalizo', a favourite among diggers and refined selectors alike, with its honeyed vocals, salty synth work and languid rhythms. On the other, there's 'Kilimanjaro Takes Us Higher', an uplifting, up-tempo dancefloor anthem radiating optimism with soul-drenched vocals, funk bass, disco strings and agile keys. Released together as a single for the first time, these sought-after tracks have been embraced across countless scenes for decades. Nothing short of essential.
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Lover's Holiday
Cat: PBT 7002. Rel: 14 May 25
Lover's Holiday (5:09)
I Wanna Thank You (4:47)
Review: Holy grail alert! This gem from the 80s boogie scene is an ultra-rare 1983 release on Starville Records that is now finally reissued after decades of scarcity. Long coveted by collectors and often fetching €800-€1000 a pop, the standout track of the two is 'I Wanna Thank You'. It's a bona-fide boogie-funk gem with silky vocals, rich synths and an irresistible mid-tempo groove. Flip it over for 'Lover's Holiday,' a soulful, harmony-laced slow jam that showcases Starville's signature sophistication with aching vocals and a sense of yearning that stays with you for a long time. This is a limited press, so don't hang about.
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Lustro: Five Years Of Super Spicy Records Part 2 (feat Derrick McKenzie remix)
Phunque - "You Got The Love" (5:15)
Bob Musella - "Baby Hot Stuff" (5:33)
Ysheso, Ralo - "Right On Ponce" (5:02)
Ghosts Of Venice - "Disco Nouveau" (5:21)
Sebastian Badi, Nico Cortazzo - "You Know What I Want" (6:00)
Monsieur Van Pratt, BROLORIZO - "Ticket 2 Ride" (extended mix) (5:17)
Monsieur Van Pratt, BROLORIZO - "Ticket 2 Ride" (Derrick McKenzie mix) (7:35)
Review: Happiest of birthdays to Super Spicy who celebrate half a decade in the game with an EP of irresistible tunes. Phunque kicks the party off with an old school vibe that pairs a superb male vocal with crisp, effective drums. Bob Musella brings sample magic on 'Baby Hot Stuff' and Ysheso, Ralo keep the disco-tinged house feels flowing with a percussive monster. After the smoother sounds of Ghosts Of Venice, the flip side brings a trio of funked-up and guitar-laced house grooves that take it back to the glory days of New York.
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93 Til Infinity
Cat: FFB 7016. Rel: 02 Jun 25
93 'Til Infinity (3:27)
Day One (3:08)
Review: A jazz head with deep hip-hop roots, New York-based saxophonist Benny Reid returns with a brand-new 7" on Fat Beats, following his 2023 The Infamous Live reinterpretation. This is his latest standalone tribute, and it plays like a deliberate two-sided concept: '93 'Til Infinity' on the A, 'Day One' on the B i reworked with full reverence but plenty of vision. Reid's take on the former is all patience and atmosphere, stretching the groove into moody, modal territory without losing its swing. Flip it for a tighter, chunkier pass at the D.I.T.C. classic, where arrangements lean into low-end murk and sharper rhythmic interplay. Drawing on years of post-bop work for Concord, Reid reanimates sample culture as memory, process and momentum.
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Squabble Funk
Cat: ULURU 020. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Squabble Funk (4:38)
Dogfish (4:16)
Review: Berlin-based duo ULURU return with a razor-sharp two-tracker, steeped in the broken funk and low-slung swing that's become their calling card. On the A-side, 'Squabble Funk' opens with disjointed bleeps and dry drums, gradually assembling itself into a strutting, syncopated groove that's equal parts post-rave and electro-funk. It's a tightrope walk of tension and swagger, landing somewhere between Detroit's machine soul and West London's bruk diaspora. Flip it for 'Dogfish', where things take a deeper turnijagged snares and whirring FX coil around a bulbous bassline, creating a sense of unease that never quite resolves. Though the record references the sacred formation of Uluru, the message isn't didacticimore a subtle reminder that resistance and care can inform even the most jacked dancefloor fare.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
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Prerogative
Cat: WACK 27. Rel: 13 May 25
Prerogative (Boogie mix) (4:12)
I Didn't Mean To Think Of You (3:50)
Review: Longtime disco editor Smoove played his first cards right with Wack Records in 2007, and now he returns to the imprint after decades with another raw-cut, redone diamond; a synth-driven slab of filth-funk reflecting the talents of 80s soul mogul Bobby on vocals. On the flip, things speed up as Smoove flips Mrs Jackson's vocals into a razor-sharp electro funk rework, loaded with punchy edits, Mantronix-inspired stutters, and warped stabs that twist the track into club-ready territory.
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Tags: Pop Disco
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Beat It
Beat It (7" repress)
Cat: CR 009. Rel: 12 May 25
Beat It (4:42)
Thriller (4:50)
Review: Melbourne, Australia based sextet The Traffic, headed up by Ivan 'Choi' Khatchoyan, serve up a special MJ feature funk 45. Presented in a special pressing in red vinyl with black splatter, we get awesome renditions of Michael Jackson tracks 'Beat It' and 'Thriller' from his iconic Thriller album from 1982. The big band energy of the players make these cover versions worthy your attention, with a killer horns section imitating the king of pop's falsetto to great effect.
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White Lines (reissue)
White Lines (reissue) (red vinyl 7" repress)
Cat: CR 002. Rel: 12 May 25
Whitelines (4:31)
Smack My Pitch Up (4:04)
Review: Australia's Choi Records drop their second release in the shape of two powerful cover versions either side of a devilish little 7" by The Traffic. The A-side, "White Lines", is a funky, horn-led reinterpretation of Grandmaster Flash's original tune : an instrumental brass ode to the original beast. On the flip, there's "Smack My Pitch Up", another mighty instrumental rework of The Prodigy classic, complete with a string of trumpets that imitate the original's inimitable vocal loop.
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Albums
Paper Can't Wrap Fire
Cat: MRBCD 322. Rel: 15 May 25
Disaster
Brown Eyes (feat ML Hall)
Flicker (feat ML Hall & Bianca Kyriacou)
Janet (feat ML Hall)
Song For Ants
Power
Precious
Ron Song
Saturn's Return
Review: Over the course of two fine, full-length excursions, Don Glori (real name Gordon Li) has perfected a warm, breezy and frequently life-affirming trademark sound that cannily joins the dots between jazz, samba, MPB, jazz-funk and soul. He leans into the latter elements more on summery third set Paper Can't Wrap Fire, drawing on the talents of a wealth of Melbourne music friends across nine sublime tracks. There's much to admire throughout, from the sun-soaked jazz-funk/soul fusion of 'Brown Eyes' and summery head-nodder 'Janet', to the spiritual jazz joy of 'Song For Ants', the Brazilian brilliance of 'Precious' and the oceans-deep nu-jazz shuffle of 'Saturn's Return'.
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Late Night Tales (reissue)
ROYKSOPP / VARIOUS
Cat: CSRD 77025142. Rel: 27 May 25
Royksopp - "Daddy's Groove" (exclusive new track)
Rare Bird - "Passing Through"
Little River Band - "Light Of Day"
Tuxedomoon - "In A Manner Of Speaking"
Vangelis - "Blade Runner Blues"
Royksopp - "Ice Machine" (exclusive Depeche Mode cover version - Godlike edit)
Johann Johannsson - "Odi Et Amo"
FR David - "Music"
Prelude - "After The Goldrush"
Richard Schneider Jr - "Hello Beach Girls"
Acker Bilk - "Stranger On The Shore"
Thomas Dolby - "Budapest By Blimp"
Byrne & Barnes - "Love You Out Of Your Mind"
Andreas Vollenweider - "Hands & Clouds"
John Martyn - "Small Hours"
XTC - "The Somnabulist"
This Mortal Coil - "Til I Gain Control"
Popol Vuh - "Aguirre I Lacrime Di Rei"
Review: Second time around for Royksopp's superb contribution to the popular, post-club focused LateNightTales mix series, a beloved volume that first hit record stores back in 2013. For the uninitiated, it sees the long-serving Norwegian twosome offer up an attractive blend of synth-heavy Scandolearic shufflers (their own cosmic pop number 'Daddy's Groove'), dubbed-out soul (Rare Bird), swelling synth soundtrack fare (Vangelis), neo-classical (Johann Johannsson), reverb-laden accapella beauty (Prelude), sun-soaked blue-eyed soul (Richard Schneider Junior), nods to the KLF's Chill Out album (Acker Bilk), seductive slow jams (Byrnes & Barnes), vintage Balearica (Andreas Vollenweider, John Martyn) and atmospheric new wave (XTC, This Mortal Coil).
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Nighttime Lovers Volume 36: A Fine Collection Of Disco Funk Classics Of The 80's
VARIOUS
Cat: PTG 34264. Rel: 15 May 25
Real To Reel - "Dont Keep Me Hangin' On"
Patti Austin - "I Can't Stop"
Glenn Jones - "Meet Me Halfway There"
Cashmere - "We Need Love"
First Love - "It's A Mystery To Me"
Googie & Tom Coppola - "Missing Love"
Wynd Chymes - "Checkin' Out Your Stuff" (12" version)
GQ - "Is It Cool"
Phil Upchurch - "Could It Be You" (feat Marlena Shaw)
The Floaters & Shu Ga - "Not Enough For Me"
Linda Clifford - "I Want To Get Away With You"
David Williams - "When Your Dreams Come True"
Anthony Lockett - "Decisions"
Review: The Nighttime Lovers series, which deftly showcases the forgotten and overlooked corners of 1980s disco, electrofunk and synth-powered dancefloor soul, reaches its 36th instalment. As you'd expect given the high number of previous volumes, the selections tend towards the defiantly deep, with more familiar artists being represented by lesser-known treats. So, instead of the much-loved 'Love Me Like That', Reel To Reel offers up the glossier, slap-bass propelled 80s soul of 'Don't Keep Me Hanging On', Cashmere contributes the sweet and tactile 'We Need Love' and GQ drops the eyes-closed lead vocals and horn-heavy peak-time hustle of 'Is It Cool'. Other highlights include Phil Upchruch's Marlena Shaw-sporting 'It's Got To Be You', Linda Clifford's superb 'I Want To Get Away With You' and the squelchy synth-disco of 'Decisions' by Anthony Lockett.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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