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Singles
Peace & Love (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Cat: SS 7011P. Rel: 10 Jun 25
Peace & Love (3:39)
Wreck (2:19)
Review: The first official reissue of Brooklyn People's rare 1975 soul-funk classic 'Peace and Love / Wreck' arrives courtesy of Selector Series for Record Store Day 2025. Originally released on Cheri Records half a century ago, this sought-after 7" has fetched prices of around L50 on the collector's market. It's one of those true crate-digger gems with its perfect mix of soulful, spiritual deepness and driving, dynamic drum grooves that never quit. 'Wreck' has atmospheric crowd sounds as well as jazzy keys and horns to really take things up a notch.
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The Bird Part 3
Cat: AR 010-3. Rel: 16 Jun 25
Love & Happiness (3:31)
How Can I Forget You (3:34)
Review: Adeen Records is back with its The Bird series and this time Cad73 is the one at the buttons. First up he flips the age old classic 'Love and Happiness' into a smooth and seductive sound with lush chords and warming melodies. Flip it over and you will find a rework of 'How Can I Forget You' which becomes a Northern Soul great with big hooks and driving rhythms that will get big reactions in the club. Two different but equally effective and cultured cuts.
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The Bird Part 4
Cat: AR 010-4. Rel: 16 Jun 25
Hogin' Machine (3:31)
Safari In D (5:30)
Review: The Bird series is back once again with a fourth offering and it is label founder Jason Wilkins who takes care of this one under his Camille moniker. It kicks off with a flip of 'Hogin' Machine' that has raw and dusty drums and funky basslines that keep on coming and keep you locked. things slow down n the B-Side with 'Safari in D'. This one becomes a more mellow and laidback sound that offer a different take on an original by L'Eclair. The bass is warm and melodic, the drums loveably lazy and the keys jazzy and pensive. Super stuff for lo-fi lovers.
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Funky Soul Brother
Cat: SPCWWX 0020. Rel: 11 Jun 25
On The Run (2:32)
Loosey Lusy (1:27)
Funky Soul Brother (FSB demo version) (3:17)
Review: When it comes to new funk, it doesn't get much raunchier or weird than this. Packed with rhythmic rodomontade, DJ Koco Shimokit and Southpaw Chop - both from Japan - bring an adroit right and sinister left hand respectively to the art of vinyl flipping and sampling, staying true to the rule of primary sourcing: "always sample straight from the original wax." Though it's a moot point as to whether sample mileage should be legitimated as a concept in the same sense as food mileage is, we can see and hear the appeal, as this loopy chef-d'œuvre hears its samples chopped and braised to the crispest degree, sating even the most dulled of tastebuds, and letting no indelicacy past the noise gates. Side B offers a special treat for heads too: the demo version of the pair's debut single, 'Funky Soul Brother'.
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Iemenja
Iemenja (7")
Cat: MAR 103. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Lemenja (Digel De Barrio re-edit) (5:12)
Aruandai (Digel De Barrio re-edit) (4:07)
Review: In 1969, Duo Ouro Negro travelled to the US and came back changed. By 1972, they channelled said many cross-country encounters with Black Power politics, spiritual jazz and liberation struggles into Blackground: a bold, pan-African statement recorded not in Luanda but Lisbon. The Angolan duo, already global stars in Portuguese-speaking circuits, were heard fusing jazz-funk with messages of decolonisation and Black identity, summed up in Raul Indipwo's cry: "Don't forget your blackground." A decade later, in 1981, the record was reworked with fresh arrangements and additions like the instrumental 'Iemenja' and the percussion-heavy 'Aruandai'. This new edition from Digei De Bairro brings that fiercely rhythmic and politically charged LP back into circulation, a vital slice of Lusophone jazz-funk with global intent.
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Lost Girl
Lost Girl (translucent green vinyl 7")
Cat: DD 023G. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Lost Girl (Marc Hype & Jim Dunloop Late Night rework) (3:24)
Special Technique Of Love (Jim Dunloop Shaolin Soul edit) (3:08)
Review: Dusty Donuts return with another heavyweight 7" of hip-hop gold, this time journeying from Queensbridge to Staten Island. Side A delivers a bouncy, chopped-up rework featuring a Lost Girl once heard on a legendary QB mixtape and it is guaranteed to ignite any dancefloor. Flipping over, the vibe shifts to Shaolin with a raw and soulful reinterpretation of a classic that pays tasteful homage to Staten Island's finest. With tight edits and a deep love for golden-era hip-hop, this release hits hard on both sides and is another great example of the craftsmanship, nostalgia and party-starting energy the Dusty Donuts crew always deals in.
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Played by: Marc Hype
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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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Keep Me In Mind
Cat: CLMN 260. Rel: 02 Jun 25
Keep Me In Mind (3:11)
Let Me Count The Reasons (3:06)
Review: Kelly Finnigan reunites with soul veteran Renaldo Domino for a new 7” single on Colemine, ‘Keep Me In Mind’, which hails from Kelly’s A Lover Was Born sessions, reviving a 1967 mid-tempo groove originally by Buffalo duo Samson & Delilah on ABC Records. Tracked entirely to tape across studios in the Bay Area, Ohio and Chicago, the record’s tight rhythm section and horn arrangements form a vibrant foundation for Kelly and Renaldo’s interwoven vocals. Their duet channels the spirit of classic male soul pairs like Sam & Dave and Eddie & Ernie, giving the track a fresh yet familiar energy. The single is primed to win over DJs and soul fans alike.
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Versions Part Two
Versions Part Two (double 12")
Cat: GE3 HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Mee & The Gang (Raw Stripdown version) (6:35)
Keeep The Beat (extended Funk mix) (4:33)
Afrika (Ge-Ology's Sunshine mix) (6:34)
Sumthing Else (Ge-Ology Deepdisco mix) (4:01)
Still In Love (extended Feelthefire mix) (5:03)
You Don't Want My Luvvv (Beatin' Hard version) (5:42)
Review: Brooklyn producer Gerard Young aka Ge-ology has always championed intricacy in his original house productions, preferring to survey and purpose-build from the ground up, not prefabricate. His Versions series through Hot Biscuit has been going since 2025, with a higher-than-usual number of deep cuts (usually six in total for each 12") all given names like "Extended FeelTheFire Mix", "From SideToSide", "CapricornTribe Mix" and "Raw Stripdown Version", evidencing a sense of literary licence and playing on otherwise boxed-in remix titling traditions. Janky sampled refuse of disco-soul and gospel replay over 'Keeep The Beat' like trash-humped radio components larked from wreckage - our fave track here by far.
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Dream Is Alive
Cat: FWRF 021. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Dream Is Alive (5:22)
Track 2 (4:15)
Review: MURO Select presents yet another crucial 7" for Fourth Wave Record Factory for anyone whose ears prick up when it comes to Far Eastern soul, city pop and jazz cause this one has two of Hamada Kingo's urban mellow gems. He was a key figure in 80s city pop and AOR and his iconic track 'Dream Is Alive' from the Earthian image album makes its vinyl debut and is full of The flip side features 'Yokaze,' another standout urban mellow tune that captures the smooth, soulful vibe of his work and is perfect for those close listen bar sessions or the gentle moments early in the evening.
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Touch The Sky
Touch The Sky (7'' limited to 300 copies in stickered sleeve)
Cat: CURTIS 001. Rel: 09 Jun 25
Touch The Sky (4:00)
Touch The Sky (Funky Soul 45 Breaks instrumental edit) (4:00)
Review: Toronto's Icons Of Hip Hop follow up their inaugural 7" with a heavy second B-boy drop, pairing a titan of rap over an unmistakable funky 70s soul loop. The A-side delivers a vocal-led version that marries sharp bars with dusty horn chops and a butter-smooth rhythm section, channelling the crate-digging spirit of golden era production with modern flair. Flip it for the 'Touch The Sky' Funky Soul Instrumental Edit, where the sample's full groove comes into focusigritty drums, warm basslines and shimmering soul textures that nod to the track's roots while inviting DJs to get playful. Limited stickered dinked 45, this is essential heat for anyone still chasing that raw, loop-driven magic.
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Played by: The Allergies
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Mystical Circles 03
Mystical Circles 03 (limited 12")
Cat: MCRC 003. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Starship (6:27)
Destiny (5:16)
Review: Hailed by RA as a "true connoisseur of music" - and so far with a spectacular trail of festival appearances behind them, apparent between Ireland, New York and Vienna - Island Times Deejay has kept up a staggering career so far. His new EP now drops as an inevitable testament to his ability not just to select but craft and cut grooves of his own; the lead track works through an untraceable disco source sample of fiendishly obscure proportions, despite its brilliant hookline: "set your mind free, you can't fight it, you'll be delighted, destiny". The A-sider is equally obscure, though it sounds to be quite a loyal and forgiving redo of an equally graded disco-soul crooner, awash in lyrical reminders of the operant genre: "disco!"
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Heart & Soul
Cat: FWRF 022. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Heart & Soul (5:39)
Track 2 (3:34)
Review: For Fourth Wave Record Factory, MURO has put together a couple of new and exclusive 7" releases that feature two classic Japanese AOR tracks by artists who very much played a part in defining the sound. Firstly, Ginji Ito's smooth and soulful 'Heart and Soul,' originally from his tenth album, shines with mellow mid-tempo vibes and glossy vocals and melodies. On the flip side is 'Uwaki na Kare,' a beloved cover of a classic US disco track from Ritsuko Kazemi's third album that comes correct with a catchy, laid-back Saturday love groove. This release marks the first time these iconic songs have been pressed on 7".
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Expansions
Cat: A 007. Rel: 09 Jun 25
Expansions (3:52)
Glow (4:27)
Review: The enduring electronic musical gene sequence that was Virginia-born pianist and keys player Lonnie Liston Smith's spiritual funk-jazz opus, 'Expansions' from 1974, now hears another re-disco-scription by keyboardist Gail Johnson and her unstoppable band, Jazz In Pink. Renowned for her keytar uplifts and relentless live schedule, this is a rare 12" for the modern genius LA live musician. Her rendition of Smith's 'Expansions' both mellows and sharpens the mood in equal measure, providing a renewed euphony come euphoria. 'Glow' backs up the B-side with a sheeny original, with dramatic phrase stops and trademark peak-out pianos from Gail.
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Played by: Osmose
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In The Bush
Cat: DARRYN 003HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
In The Bush (edit) (6:12)
Now I Know (edit) (6:33)
Review: Born and raised in Chicago, Durty Truth Records founder Darryn Jones delivers a couple of corkers for North-East England re-edit imprint Hot Biscuit Recordings. A-side 'In The Bush' is a thrillingly heavyweight jam - an Afro-funk meets Afro-disco version of a track made famous by US disco and boogie outfits, which Jones has expertly extended and rearranged in all the right places. B-side 'In The Know', meanwhile, is a take on a more classic-sounding slab of Afro-disco that boasts a superb "walking bassline", extended electric piano solos, sultry strings and a fine male lead vocal.
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Love Contest
Love Contest (limited 12") (1 per customer)
Cat: AJX 853T. Rel: 12 Jun 25
The Joneses - "Love Contest" (Dave Lee extended Disco mix) (8:53)
Street People - "I Wanna Get Over" (Cosmodelica remix) (7:53)
Review: This second instalment in the Spring Revisited seriesia collaboration between Acid Jazz and Ace Recordsioffers two expertly handled edits from across the Atlantic rooted in the fertile legacy of 70s New York soul. London's modern disco institution Dave Lee reinvents The Joneses' 'Love Contest' with his trademark finesse, giving the track a full-bodied groove-up without losing its bittersweet heart. The strings soar, the rhythm section locks tight, and Lee's decades-deep knowledge of disco and boogie shines through in every detail. On the flip, New York-based Coleen 'Cosmo' Murphy brings lush new life to Street People's 'I Wanna Get Over'. With sun-drenched keys, crisp hand percussion and subtle delays, she transforms heartache into late-night liberation. Both sides feel like love letters from DJ to danceflooriclassic soul refracted through contemporary ears, pressed on wax that looks and feels like it just time-travelled from 1979.
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Tags: Soul Disco
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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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Se Segura
Cat: AR 188VL. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Se Segura (4:21)
Se Segura (The Allergies remix) (3:44)
Review: Brazilian hip-hop star Laiz follows her breakthorugh Ela Partiu album from last year with a multilingual, percussion-heavy tribute to Jorge Ben Jor & Quarteto Em Cy, threading Brazilian hip-hop through Latin groove, Afrobeat and free jazz. Recorded at Nima Studio in Hildesheim with her 20-strong band dubbed the New Love Experience, the album sits between languages and borders, echoing Laiz's own migration from Jundiai to Europe in 2019. Shaped as much by cultural dissonance as it is by Babylonian joy, the record is sung in seven languages, leaning on lyrical mysticism and transitive instrumental interplay, telling particular stories of heritage, upheaval and diasporic unity.
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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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Perro Bueno Edits Vol 4
Perro Bueno Edits Vol 4 (limited red vinyl 7")
Cat: PBEV 004. Rel: 16 Jun 25
MPDD (4:39)
MKZB (4:53)
Review: This fourth volume continues this series' mission of bringing some rare Afro-disco gems up to date for modern dancefloors. New life is brought into lesser-known classics while preserving the vibrant energy of the genre right from the off with Side A offering up the infectious, organic sounds of 'MPDD' while Side B offers 'MKZB' which has a seriously groove-heavy bassline and smartly layered percussion. Both of these are proper secret weapons for DJs and pure bait for dancers.
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Edits & Remixes Inspired By The Golden Age Of Chicago's Club Culture Vol 2
Do You Like It (5:58)
A Disco (4:19)
Columbian Dance (5:10)
Jealous 4 No Reason (6:11)
Return Of The Boogie (5:42)
Can't Shake Your Love (4:59)
Review: It would be fair to say that Rahaan's Chicago Club Culture series, which here reaches its second instalment, is something of a passion project, inspired as it is by - in his words - "the golden age of Chicago club culture". Our reading of that is the 1970s and 80s, with all of the tracks on show being versions of cuts big on Windy City dancefloors in that period. The double-pack is heavy on tried-and-tested treats, from the expansive, Clavinet-sporting disco rush of 'Do You Like It' and the delay-laden, percussion-heavy brilliance of 'Columbian Dance' (all chanted vocals, punk-funk sax sounds, heavy electronic bass and layered Latin beats), to the crispy and crunchy, Chic-influenced excellence of 'Jealous For No Reason' and the low-down disco hustle of closing cut 'Can't Shake Your Love'.
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Get Up
Get Up (12")
Cat: RAHAAN 009HBR. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Get Up (5:27)
Zombies (5:17)
How (5:30)
Review: No one's edits and disco bombs slap quite like Rahaan's. The US master of all things soulful and funky can tap right into your core with his work and this new EP on Hot Biscuit is the latest example of that. 'Get Up' opens with retro disco favours, funky guitars and lung-busting vocals that bring the heat. 'Zombies' sinks into a nice silky sound with sliding cymbals and hi hats and knotted bass, then 'How' slows it down a bit for a more playful and seductive disco sound with nice horns and squelchy bass. Three real heaters.
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Tags: Disco Funk
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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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Kuroda Bushi
Cat: FWRF 017. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Track 1 (4:48)
Track 2 (5:12)
Review: Two popular tracks from the highly rated and MURO-curated compilation Diggin Victor: Deep Into The Vaults Of Japanese Fusion / AOR are now made available for the first time on their own standout 7". Originally released as a limited item at an anniversary event, these rare gems are magically escapist sounds that blend library music, jazz, soul and Balearic mindsets into a pair of tropical heaters. The Kumi Sasak A-side is a real melodic noodler with meandering bass and a whimsical, carefree spirit as it heads nowhere in particular in hypnotic fashion. Side-B has 'Kimono' by Tetsuo Sakurai, which is a more rhythmic sound with funky bass riffs and 80s broken beats and a lush vocal.

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Count Down
Cat: TR 345. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Count Down (2:16)
Corporation (3:42)
Review: This sizzling Hammond B-3 laced two-sider from Tommy Sims is a funk-infused gem that would make legends like Jimmy Smith and Brother Jack McDuff do a double-take. Bursting with soulful groove and rich, swirling organ tones, each side delivers brilliant vintage jazz-funk. The lead track lays down deep, bluesy riffs over tight drums and nimble bass, while the flip brings a more playful, upbeat vibe with sunny and infectious swing and crisp solos. Classic organ-driven soul-jazz never sounded better and this is proof that the mighty B-3 still reigns supreme when placed in the right hands.
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Hak Dellali
Cat: LMNKV 120. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Hak Dellali (4:27)
Hak Dellali (Voodoocuts remix) (4:48)
Review: Madrid-based Sinouj blends Mediterranean roots with contemporary jazz, funk, rock and West African rhythms on this wonderful new 7". Their inclusive approach brings together influences from flamenco, Iranian classical, soul and modern jazz, all of which can be heard here in music that feels both global and uniquely theirs. Their latest release reimagines 'Hak Dellali,' a North African classic popularised in the 80s by Tunisian and Emirati artists. Sinouj transforms the song with Moroccan chaabi beats and Tuareg blues-rock energy, and it has become a staple and standout of their live shows. A psychedelic remix by Berlin's Voodoocuts adds a club-ready angle.
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Tags: Afro Jazz | Spanish | Arabic
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Multitrack Reworks Volume 10
Multitrack Reworks Volume 10 (hand-stamped 12")
Cat: MT 010. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Peg (Smoove Multitrack rework) (5:59)
Baby Be Mine (Smoove Multitrack rework) (6:26)
This Time (Smoove Multitrack rework) (4:39)
Review: Geordie one-man production line Smoove's Multitrack Reworks series consistently delivers the goods, with the popular funk, soul, breaks and disco DJ/producer dropping fine, Reflex style revisions of both classic cuts and lesser-celebrated gems. He begins volume ten by reworking Steely Dan's 'Peg', a cut beloved of hip-hop DJs thanks to its killer drum-break and use in De La Soul's 'Eye Know'. His version makes great use of the multi-track stems, teasing out the break and slowly building the instrumental elements before unleashing the vocals. It's a genuinely great rework, as you'd expect. Over on the flip, he gives 'Baby Be Mine', with its' crispy drums, glistening disco guitars and squelchy synth-bass, a similar treatment, before successfully chopping up a heavy, percussion-laden deep AOR soul number ('This Time').
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So Many Miles Away
Cat: SJ 560. Rel: 11 Jun 25
So Many Miles Away (2:26)
Groovy Thang (2:28)
Review: Reggie Soul, aka Reginald Stone, had a brief but impactful recording career that included releasing just three 45 singles on different labels. His debut included the funk track 'I Got Jody' and the soulful 'I Feel So Bad' and his second single, a re-release of 'I Got Jody,' featured the miscredited 'Soul Walkin'.' In 1968, Reggie's third release, 'My World of Ecstasy/Mighty Good Loving' came out on Capri Records and was co-written with the Scott Brother,s who knew how to best showcase Reggie's soulful vocals, as supported by the Scott Brothers' house band. Recently uncovered, these two unreleased tracks, 'So Many Miles Away' and 'Groovy Thang' new fine examples of Reggie's versatility and further solidify his legacy in the soul scene.
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Finance Or Romance
Cat: TR 342. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Finance Or Romance (4:12)
Body Wave (3:20)
Review: Some cynics say there's no romance *without* finance, but the one hit wondrous German funk and soulers Thirty Two Soul Band begged to differ. A formerly unreleased lowrider soul beauty from 1975, 'Finance Or Romance' was shelved for nearly half a century, but now it finally steps out of the vault and chooses love. Woozy horns collide with a plaintive groove that could've easily lit up any Eastside cruise: "what's it gonna be, what's it gonna be?". On the flip, 'Body Wave' also resurfaces for the first time since its scarce 7" run, a sultry midtempo cut, dusty fidelity intact.
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Albums
Andromeda Orchestra (feat Nick The Record mix)
Mythical (6:52)
Magic Light Connection (6:33)
Thinking About Your Love (7:05)
Get Up & Dance (Nick The Record mix) (7:04)
Mozambique (6:44)
Kano Line Dance (5:58)
Mythical (Full Motion dub mix) (6:21)
Swing On (7:21)
Review: The UK's Robin Lee is one of the members of much-loved disco gang Faze Action but also he's behind Andromeda Orchestra who return here with an album that offers a cosmic fusion of jazz-funk and disco. It's been put together with Moogs, clarinets, Rhodes and rich analogue textures that make for a mix of nostalgia and sonic richness that sinks you in deep. Blending nostalgia with innovation, Lee creates deep, immersive soundscapes. There are widescreen odysseys like 'Mythical', loved-up bunkers such as 'Thinking About Your Love' and a rare Nick The Record remix of 'Get Up & Dance' that overflows with cosmic melodies and lush, life-affirming strings.
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Played by: Faze Action
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All The Quiet (Part II)
All The Quiet (Part II) (2xLP + MP3 download code)
Cat: AQU 012LP. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Acknowledgement Is Key (feat Hak Baker) (7:06)
Lavender (4:48)
Westmoreland (feat Asheber) (6:09)
PSR Orchestra (3:45)
Paladin Of Sound & Circumstance (5:11)
Another Place (feat Greentea Peng & Wu-Lu) (6:26)
War Transmission (7:45)
505 Standby (2:35)
Journey South (6:32)
One Way Traffic (feat Yazmin Lacey) (7:49)
Review: The multi-talented Joe Armon-Jones is back in the game with his most ambitious and self-defined solo work yet. All The Quiet (Part II) is a colourful collision of jazz, funk, dub, hip-hop and soul that was entirely written, produced and mixed by the man himself. His work as part of Mercury Prize-winning Ezra Collective is what established Armon-Jones, but his evolution as a solo artist on his own label, Aquarii Records, has been just as essential. This follow-up to 2019's Turn To Clear View features collaborators like Greentea Peng, Yazmin Lacey, Hak Baker and Nubya Garcia and is a deeply personal sound that veers from expansive and cosmic to more intimate and tender.
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Marca Passo
Cat: FARO 251LP. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Belenzinho (5:28)
Fantasy '82 (6:04)
Marca Tempo (4:19)
Andarai (6:30)
Arabuta (5:51)
Samba Pro Mamao (5:17)
O Mergulhador (5:46)
Last Summer In Rio (feat Jean Paul 'Bluey' Maunick) (8:36)
Review: It has been a full half a century since legendary Brazilian outfit Azymuth made their debut and their new album, Marca Passo, reaffirms their place as legends of jazz-funk. It was recorded in Rio and produced by Daniel Maunick and is the group's first album since drummer Ivan "Mamao" Conti's passing, with bassist Alex Malheiros now the sole founding member. He's joined by Kiko Continentino and new drummer Renato Massa to continue Azymuth's tradition of blending samba soul, funk and cosmic jazz. Highlights include a tribute to Conti, 'Samba Pro Mamao,' and a refreshed take on 'Last Summer In Rio.' The album is a vital, heartfelt continuation of Azymuth's enduring legacy.
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Marca Passo
Marca Passo (limited red vinyl LP)
Cat: FARO 251LPRED. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Belenzinho (5:28)
Fantasy '82 (6:04)
Marca Tempo (4:19)
Andarai (6:30)
Arabuta (5:51)
Samba Pro Mamao (5:17)
O Mergulhador (5:46)
Last Summer In Rio (feat Jean Paul 'Bluey' Maunick) (8:36)
Review: Released 50 years after their self-titled debut, Azymuth's Marca Passo feels less like a comeback and more like a confident continuation, with the legendary Brazilian outfit carrying its past into the present with all the same vigour that marked their winding career. The formula remains intact: Brazilian jazz-funk, dreamy synths, and loose but locked-in rhythm. There's something moving in how naturally the trio i with Alex Malheiros still at the helm i navigates loss, memory and legacy without turning sentimental. 'Samba Pro Mamao' is a tender nod to Ivan Conti, but the record never lingers in nostalgia. Daniel Maunick's production keeps things warm and fluid, and there's joy in hearing Incognito's Bluey drop in on the rework of Last Summer in Rio. Not flashy or forced. Just a deep, grooving reminder that Azymuth's music still flows from somewhere timeless.
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Exploration
Cat: RKX 103LP. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Reptile Strut (3:31)
Discomania (3:05)
Nautilus (4:21)
Jazz Carnival (3:44)
Gassman Blues (4:14)
Pied De Poule (4:09)
Chameleon (6:06)
Mission Impossible (2:23)
The Twang (4:12)
Coffy Is The Color (3:53)
Lunedi Cinema (feat Marco Castello) (2:06)
Review: Calibro 35 recalibrate with Exploration, a fresh dive into cinematic jazz-funk marking their first full-length LP on the independent since 2023's Nouvelle Aventures, continuing the path set by last year's 'Jazzploitation' EP. Yarning vintage soundtrack stylings with contemporary groove, the Milan group balance reverent covers - like Roy Ayers' 'Coffy' and Bob James' 'Nautilus' with bold, golden originals. Lead tune 'Reptile Strut', not to mention 'The Twang' and 'Pied De Poule', twine round taut rhythms, lush horn lines, and evocative cinematic textures. The band tips its hat to touchstones like Herbie Hancock, Lalo Schifrin, and Italian great Piero Umiliani, whose 'Discomania' appears on the accompanying limited clear blue 7" single, backed with 'Jazz Carnival'.
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Album Of The Year #1 Funkateer
Album Of The Year #1 Funkateer (gatefold translucent yellow vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: ROC 272. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Album Of The Year #1 Funkateer
The JB's Tribute Pastor P
Bootdullivan Is Soopafly
The Influencers
Bubble Pop
Fishnets
Satellite
Ubiquitous
Hundo P
Chicken & Fries
Anybody Out There
Pure Perfection
Bewild
Barbie T & Me (Tribute To Buckethead)
Alien Flytrap
I Am I
Reach The Zone
2nite We Rise
Review: Funk legend Bootsy Collins drops his rather indelible 23rd studio album at the age of 73. Despite the advancing years, Bootsy remains a restless innovator and tireless blender of funk, punk, rock, r&b and futuristic sounds. This latest concoction album features collaborations with icons like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Dave Stewart alongside fresh talents such as October London and Fantaazma. Bootsy embraces his role as mentor here and ensures that his singular grooves are embellished with new school energy. Beyond music, he's also launching the Bootsy Collins Network, a streaming hub for live shows, tech and gaming that could well be worth a look.
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East Of Underground (reissue)
East Of Underground (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: 64185. Rel: 06 Jun 25
I Want To Take You Higher (4:15)
Smiling Faces Sometimes (6:21)
(Don't Worry) If There's A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go (6:02)
People Get Ready (4:20)
Getting Over (2:14)
I'll Bet You/California Dreamin' (3:43)
Popcorn/Oye Como Va (5:50)
I Love You For All Seasons (3:04)
East Of Java (2:06)
Walk On By (2:40)
Review: How much soul and funk does East of Underground deliver? A lot, that's how much. This raw and righteous gem from 1971 was originally issued by the US Army and handed out to troops during the Vietnam War, which means that original copies are insanely rare and pricey. Thankfully, this reissue brings it back to the people, minus the less memorable Soap LP. What remains is pure fire: gritty covers of Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, James Brown and more, all of which are played with heart and urgency by a group of enlisted musicians. Bonus fact: their take on The Fuzz's 'I Love You for All Seasons' became the backbone of US trap star 21 Savage's 'A Lot.'
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Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo (remastered)
Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo (remastered) (translucent cobalt blue vinyl LP)
Cat: LPRGM 1913C. Rel: 10 Jun 25
Blu-Bop (4:22)
Flying Saucer Dude (4:50)
Turtle Rock (4:11)
Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo (4:23)
The Star Spangled Banner (2:33)
Star Of The County Down (4:15)
Jekyll & Hyde (& Ted & Alice) (7:05)
Michelle (5:09)
Hole In The Wall (4:39)
Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo (reprise) (2:11)
Review: A shape-shifting force from the American South, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones rerouted genre boundaries with their early 90s experimentations-none more so than this landmark second release. Built around banjo, bass, keys and Future Man's custom SynthAxe Drumitar, the quartet's playing here is deft, joyfully off-kilter, and quietly revolutionary. Their self-coined "blu-bop" style hits full stride, blending bebop's angular shifts with bluegrass warmth on 'Turtle Rock' and the dizzying 'Blu-Bop'. A woozy take on 'Michelle' and a surprisingly reverent reading of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' show off their melodic instinct without sacrificing invention. The telepathic interplay and tonal sharpness-especially in the low-end counterpoint of Victor Wooten's bass-make it clear how this group managed to top jazz charts while looking nothing like a traditional jazz outfit. It's a sound not pinned to any one era or idiom, but to pure creative glee.
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Mind Games
Mind Games (LP repress)
Cat: AOTNLP 067. Rel: 03 Jun 25
Mind Games (6:47)
Pretty Melody (1:55)
Titi (4:48)
The Essence Of Jai (5:50)
Ceta Theme (intro) (0:46)
Ceta Theme (1:28)
I'll Always Be There (5:26)
Daddy Rob (2:42)
Jobman Caravan (3:20)
Donna (1:16)
Cast Your Fate To The Wind (4:43)
Review: An exceptional, almost entirely unreleased jazz-funk LP from Roland Haynes Jr., previously known only for a single 45 released in 1983 (included here). If you're thinking undiscovered James Mason, you're on the right track. This LP is huge, even by the highest standards. Until now, that rare single was the only material trace of Haynes and his band. However, Haynes meticulously documented his musical journey, recording both packed-out live gigs and studio sessions. The tracks on this release come directly from Haynes' personal archive, offering an incredible glimpse into his unreleased, carefully crafted studio work.
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Dynamite (20th Anniversary Edition)
Dynamite (20th Anniversary Edition) (limited gatefold "dynamite smoke" marbled vinyl 2xLP + CD)
Cat: 198029 09031. Rel: 13 Jun 25
Feels Just Like It Should (LP) (4:38)
Dynamite (4:58)
Seven Days In Sunny June (4:00)
Electric Mistress (3:49)
Starchild (5:12)
Loveblind (3:34)
Talullah (6:03)
(Don't) Give Hate A Chance (5:01)
World That He Wants (3:07)
Black Devil Car (4:43)
Hot Tequila Brown (4:33)
Time Won't Wait (4:57)
Feels Just Like It Should (Promo Sampler version - CD)
Dynamite (Promo Sampler version)
Seven Days In Sunny June (Promo Sampler version)
(Don't) Give Hate A Chance (Promo Sampler version)
Black Devil Car (Promo Sampler version)
Review: Cosmic disco and spaced out Brit funk and pop fusion outfit Jamiroquai celebrates 20 years of their landmark Dynamite with a new limited edition reissue of what was their sixth studio album. Originally released in 2005, the album fused their signature funk, disco and electronic flair into smash radio hits like 'Feels Just Like It Should,' 'Seven Days in Sunny June' and '(Don't) Give Hate a Chance.' This anniversary edition comes pressed on exclusive coloured vinyl and also included is a replica promo CD sampler featuring pre-release single versions, an extended mix of the title track, and 'Black Devil Car.'
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Warrior Princess
Warrior Princess (gatefold LP)
Cat: BLV 8888. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Old Skool Funk (feat Cory Wong & Jeff Lorber & Roki) (4:32)
In It To Win It (4:09)
Is It Too Late (4:11)
Fascination (4:06)
Personal Revolutions (4:31)
Earths Mysteries (4:13)
Flowers In Their Hair (feat Valerie Etinne) (5:05)
Between The Devil & The Deep Blue Sky (4:47)
Warrior Princess (4:37)
Dance Of The Summer Rain (3:02)
Review: British keyboardist, producer and songwriter Matt Johnsonibest known as a longtime core member of Jamiroquaiand no relation to the The The lynchpin isteps out once again under his own name with a second solo album that channels cosmic jazz, 70s funk and a renewed sense of purpose. Built around the symbolic narrative of Greta Thunberg's 2019 solo Atlantic crossing, the new record balances personal reflection with the energy of vintage groove music. With over 20 years' experience as Jamiroquai's co-writer and keyboardistihaving co-produced albums like AutomatoniJohnson now synthesises that foundation into something even more expansive. Aided by guests like Cory Wong, Will Lee and jazz fusion great Jeff Lorber, he crafts instrumentals that are warm, exploratory and fluid, rich with analogue synths and lyrical progressions. His YouTube community of 140,000 keyboard fans will find much to love here, but it's just as inviting for those new to his solo work. This is music that stares into the storm, yet sails through it with colour and clarity.
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Disko Inferno
Disko Inferno (gatefold LP)
Cat: LYSK 006. Rel: 12 Jun 25
Intro (1:57)
Disko Inferno (3:58)
113 (3:48)
Fashion Designa (3:46)
Fineste Jenta I Oslo (4:25)
Toppen (4:12)
Hemmelighet (4:15)
Rytmen Er En Danser (5:26)
Hode Skulder (3:59)
Review: Scandi curveballer Leoparden first shook up Oslo's experimental scene with a funky twist of disco, electronic pop and irresistible grooves. After his 2019 debut single Boliglan and a solid album on Lyskestrekk Records in 2019, plus a couple of singles, he vanished for a bit. Now, he's back and cranked up the dial, diving deeper into shimmering synths, punchy drum machines and dancefloor-ready beats. His lyrics casually capture everyday Oslo life with a breezy vibe, while the music keeps you moving with its playful vibes. Though rooted in Norway's capital, Leoparden's sound is a global invite to dance that transcends time, space and place.
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The Genie (reissue)
Cat: SBCS 54LP. Rel: 11 Jun 25
The Genie (5:54)
Magic Ride (5:29)
Pisces (5:11)
I'm So Glad (& I'm Thankful) (3:17)
You Think Of Her (6:36)
Night Breeze (6:04)
Mother Nile (6:45)
I Didn't Know What Time It Was (1:35)
Review: Bobby Lyle's 1977 classic jazz-funk album showcases his well-renowned keyboard mastery with standout tracks like the inventive title cut, 'The Genie,' which is a wild groove-driven journey through multiple shifts. His rendition of 'Night Breeze,' previously recorded by Ronnie Laws, is another highlight and the mystical 'Mother Nile' features deep rhythms while the dreamy mid-tempo roller 'Pisces' soothes. Up-tempo 'Magic Ride' and atmospheric 'You Think Of Her' showcase Bobby's rich vocals and a stellar lineup including Roland Bautista, Babatunde, Victor Feldman, Ernie Watts, and Donnie Beckhelp make this it's a definitive jazz-funk fusion gem.
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Played by: Pete Haigh
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Felicite Thosz (remastered)
Felicite Thosz (remastered) (180 gram audiophile vinyl LP)
Cat: MOVLP 3908. Rel: 04 Jun 25
Felicite Thosz (17:31)
Les Hommes Sont Venus (15:00)
Review: Studio album number 11 from legendary French outfit Magma, now reissued on 180g vinyl, marking a vital return to new composition after nearly three decades. Written by founder Christian Vander in the early 2000s and performed live for years before recording, the material fuses operatic vocals, rigid minimalism, and the band's signature invented language, Kobaian. 'Ekmah' and 'Teha' move like liturgical invocations, while the choral repetitions of 'Les Hommes Sont Venus' sound as if channelled from another realm entirely. Vander's drumming is restrained but authoritative, a quiet force guiding the momentum beneath 'Zahrr' and the ecstatic climax of 'Felicite Thosz'. There's a sense of ritualised propulsion throughout, as Magma treat rhythm not as groove but as mantra. It remains singular music: hermetic, alien, and undeniably spiritual - a rare return from a band that have always existed somewhere outside of time and genre.
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On My Way (reissue)
On My Way (reissue) (pink vinyl LP)
Cat: RCV 180019. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Hang In (4:19)
Make Believe (4:57)
Keep The Fire Burning (5:33)
I Need To Be With You (3:50)
Be For Real (4:29)
Hey World (4:27)
I Didn't Take Your World (4:39)
Doin' It (4:47)
Review: Originally released in 1982 and now reissued by RHINO, this collection from Florida-born Gwen McCrae captures the tension between silky r&b and the tougher end of early 80s boogie. Her voiceiraspy, agile, unmistakably Southernidelivers every line with a kind of electrified conviction, whether she's yearning ('I Need To Be With You'), standing her ground ('I Didn't Take Your World'), or commanding the floor on 'Keep The Fire Burning'. That track alone has become a staple across dance, soul and disco scenes, but deeper cuts like 'Doin' It' and 'Make Believe' show her range in full colour. It's an archival release that still hums with present-tense urgencyisleek, groove-led and proudly unpolished. A welcome reissue that highlights McCrae's enduring place in the post-disco lineage.
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Live At Great American Music Hall 1975 (Record Store Day RSD 2025)
Live At Great American Music Hall 1975 (Record Store Day RSD 2025) (gatefold yellow purple & green split coloured vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: SINQ 7. Rel: 10 Jun 25
A Minor (Middle Of The Road) (19:18)
Mardi Gras Mambo (1:48)
Chicken Strut (4:17)
Wildflower (6:51)
Down By The River (6:49)
People Say (5:25)
Just Kissed My Baby (8:06)
Jock-A-Mo/Brother John (6:04)
Hey Pocky A-Way (4:16)
Review: Recorded in 1975 with the classic lineup, Live At Great American Music Hall, San Francisco is the long-overdue live album that showcases The Meters at their peak. Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr., Zigaboo Modeliste and Cyril Neville all showed top form in a performance highlighting tracks from 'Rejuvenation' and previewed its follow up, Fire On The Bayou. The nine-song set features extended jams, some nearing 20 minutes, with the band blazing throughout. It has previously circulated only as a rare bootleg, so this official release offers a complete, well-mastered version on coloured vinyl, making it the ultimate edition.
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A Higher Frequency
Cat: MLP 1014. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Open The Gate (2:52)
Get Loose (3:44)
Spinning (3:05)
Back & Better (3:31)
Sweet Company (2:55)
Sparks Of Joy (3:09)
Phantom Power (3:25)
Can't Stop This Fire (feat Carlton Jumel Smith) (3:25)
When We Roll (3:58)
Homebound (3:33)
Review: Germany's funk collective expand their sound on this release, recorded live at the MPS studio in the Black Forest. The raw, break-heavy foundation remains, but the album ventures into jazz, soul, and psychedelia, capturing an organic energy that feels both spontaneous and precise. Tracks like 'Open The Gate' blend punchy brass with intricate rhythms, while 'Spinning' layers folk-psych guitar and cinematic horns, creating a fluid dialogue between the musicians. 'Back And Better' highlights Nichola Richards' soulful vocals, adding depth to the sparse beats. The album also explores playful experimentation, with 'Sparks of Joy' embracing a swampy groove, and 'Phantom Power' introducing an electric phin, nodding to world jazz influences. Carlton Jumel Smith's performance on 'Can't Stop This Fire' and the gospel-tinged 'Homebound' anchor the album, grounding its expansive journey. The result is a cohesive and evolving soundione that truly captures the clearly audible joy of collaboration.
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Diggin' Japanese AOR
MURO / VARIOUS
Diggin' Japanese AOR (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FWRF 014. Rel: 11 Jun 25
Harada Yoshio - "Never Change Your Mind" (3:56)
Asakawa Mak - "American Night" (4:36)
Raji - "Good-bye Transfer" (4:09)
Hamada Kingo - "Dream Is Alive" (5:23)
Kazemi Ritsuko - "Uwaki Na Kare" (3:33)
Kado Asami - "Soradaki" (3:54)
Ito Ginj - "Heart & Soul" (5:41)
Inagaki Junichi - "Love's Super Magic" (4:45)
Ishikawa Seri - "Eternal 1/2" (4:27)
Hamada Kingo - "Yokaze No Information" (4:16)
Ueda Masaki - "Samui Nohara" (5:03)
Noguchi Goro - "Scrambled Eggs" (5:12)
Kato Kazuhiko - "Gardenia" (4:17)
BLUEW - "Natsu Kimi Ni My Love" (4:28)
Kazuto Murata - "Good Morning Kiss" (4:34)
Review: Mixed by Japanese producer and DJ Muro, who has a background in hip-hop, this connoisseur is never short on deep cuts and takes us on a journey through soulful, vintage AOR sonics from his home country. Whilst no two tracks are by the same artist, there's a cohesion to the tracklist thanks to Muro's ear in pulling out things that sit so well together. Asakawa Mak's 1988 cut 'American Night' is a smooth nod to sophisti pop greats Prefab Sprout; whilst Seri Ishikawa's elegant and lush number, 'Eternal 1/2', highlights how innovative she was in forging new sounds back in 1985. These two cuts are just the tip of the iceberg, yet this compilation is an ideal entry point to some of the finest Japanese music of the late 20th century. You can bank on Muro delivering the goods.
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Kapaim
Kapaim (limited gold & black splattered vinyl LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: BTR 121LP. Rel: 05 Jun 25
Asia (4:37)
Home (3:19)
Kapim (3:53)
Layla (3:53)
Seeds (3:56)
Sufa (4:45)
Abbatoda (3:02)
Maagalim (3:25)
Soff (4:17)
Review: The Middle East has always invoked a sense of wonder and escapism, even if a singular tag for a vast and varied global region is an instant disservice. So it's not much of a surprise to find many countries currently in the throes of an explosive rediscovery of psychedelic sounds. Ouzo Bazooka is just one example of the kind of bands we're talking about. Originally solo project from Uri Brauner Kinrot - a musician, scientist and producer - the vehicle quickly grew into the fully fledged group we have loved over the last five albums and ten years, give or take. Widely considered pioneers of the burgeoning scene, Kapaim (Hebrew for 'palms') cements their status as a cut above most psyche rock bands anywhere on the planet. Informed by jazz, soul, blues, and indigenous musical traditions of the South Eastern Mediterranean, it's a smooth and intoxicating ride.
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Sonido Amazonico
Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical - "Sonido Amazonico" (3:09)
Los Wembler's De Iquitos - "Sonido Amazonico" (2:32)
Review: Two cornerstones of rare Amazonian (!) cumbia appear together on 7" for the first time, as Vampisoul resurrect these wildly sought-after versions of 'Sonido Amazonico'. On one side is a hypnotic, percussion-heavy take by Ranil Y Su Conjunto Tropical, first and only released on LP. Led by Raul Llerena, this Iquitos band helped forge the sound of psychedelic cumbia through Llerena's Producciones Llerena imprint, now a holy grail label for collectors of such trove-bound tropical rarities. On the inverse comes Los Wembler's de Iquitos - of equal stature as one of the genre's most enduring groups - bringing their stomping rhythmoids to the same track; it also just so happens to remain one of their most defining anthems. The UK's not the only "jungle scene" out there - just listen to these killer, understoried sonic forests.
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Played by: Voodoocuts
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Raw Pleasure
Raw Pleasure (limited green marbled vinyl LP)
Cat: SGLP 03. Rel: 09 Jun 25
Dopamine (3:19)
Angel (2:49)
Jealousy (3:54)
Star Gazin' (3:51)
Death At The Disco (3:19)
Bartender (2:44)
Suga Mama (3:06)
Voodoo Queen (2:56)
Be Mine (3:46)
Friday (3:48)
A Better Day (6:20)
Review: The third full-length from London nine-piece Soul Grenades distils over a decade of performance into slick, high-impact modern funk. Their sound - sharp brass, syncopated rhythm, deep-pocket bass - owes as much to the horn-driven grooves of the Meters as to the tightly orchestrated grit of early 2000s revivalists. But it's the band's songwriting, honed through years of gigging, that carries the weight here. 'Dopamine' is an instant opener, kinetic and bright, while 'Jealousy' draws from vintage soul drama with horn stabs and raw vocal flair. On 'Star Gazin'' and 'Be Mine', they shift into a softer register without losing rhythmic tension. 'Death At The Disco' ups the stakes, laced with cinematic flair, and 'Suga Mama' punches through with high-speed strut. Elsewhere, the slow-burn closer 'A Better Day' leans into gospel-funk catharsis, building tension in restrained waves. Everything is dialled in - arrangements tight, solos concise, vocal harmonies blended without fuss. While earlier records mapped out the group's energy on stage, this one moves with the confidence of a studio band in full control. As far as raw pleasure goes, they've hit the brief.
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