London Vinyl & CDs

Review: The Brand New Heavies celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark 1994 album, Brother Sister. Known for its groove-driven, horn-laden funk and N'Dea Davenport's powerhouse vocals, the album delves into deep jazz grooves. Released after their debut and the Hip-Hop collaboration Heavy Rhyme Experience Vol. 1, Brother Sister carved out its own unique space. Debuting at number four on the UK charts, it achieved global success, solidifying the band's Acid Jazz dominance. This newly remastered edition comes as a 2CD version that includes two newly discovered demos, 'Pocketful of Bass' and an alternate version of 'Put Yourself In My Shoes'.

Review: London Records is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bronski Beat's seminal 1984 debut, The Age of Consent, with a deluxe 4CD+DVD reissue. This special edition includes 22 previously unreleased tracks and extensive video content. Featuring Steve Bronski, Larry Steinbachek, and Jimmy Somerville, the albumireleased in October 1984ihit the top ten across Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, with singles like 'Why?' and 'Smalltown Boy' becoming iconic. Packaged in a 7" style casebound book, the set contains The Age of Consent, Hundreds and Thousands, and 41 bonus tracks, including original mixes, B-sides, and rarities. The DVD offers restored promo videos, Top of the Pops performances, and original TV ads.