Forced Exposure Store Update

FORCED EXPOSURE STORE UPDATE

NEW RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF 02/05/2024

first section features releases in stock now and ready to be shipped as of MON 02/05/2024

second section features forthcoming releases; release dates are given for reference, but can be approximate, depending on the label

please use catalog numbers (listed after the format in the descriptions) when ordering

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SMUCKER, LESLEE: Breathing Landscape LP (BNSD 082LP)

Recorded in an abandoned water tank in rural northwest Colorado and inspired by Muriel Rukeyser's circa-1935 poem of the same name, violinist Leslee Smucker explores the range and saturation of intense natural reverb on Breathing Landscape. The artist pushes her instrument to the limit -- by turns percussive, sweeping, and scraping -- and, on several tracks, utilizes her own voice as well, resulting in an album that combines breathtaking beauty and visceral texture. Leaning into the meditative quality being present in one moment can provide, this is music you can feel on your skin, calling out from our decomposing modernity into the indifferent sky above. Conjuring deep time but captured in one day, the album is simultaneously immediate and vaporous, primeval-sounding yet unapologetically modern. In what she describes as a "sauna of sound," Smucker "was transported by the reverberation to another realm. Birds and trucks passed outside, while the wind was an integral part to the sound making."

$17.79 UPC: 769791984677 EXPERIMENTAL

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SAINT DX: Way Back Home LP (BEC 5613177)

Aurélien Hamm aka Saint DX introduces his debut album, Way Back Home. Although introspective and meditative, this album is more collaborative than ever: it features Ponko and Prinzly, with whom he co-produced Belgian rapper Damso's QALF album, as well as his friend and pianist Paul Prier and Jules Fradet. Renowned producer for Damso and Disiz, Saint Dx first came to prominence by accompanying Charlotte Gainsbourg on keyboards on her tour for the album Rest. His pop and electronic- original soundtracks inspirations can be called "ultra-classy pop" and romantism. His new single "Late" begins with an emotive, liberating cry and captivates with its potent synths.

$22.79 EAN: 5056556131779 ELECTRONIC

A1. Way Back Home
A2. Late
A3. Everyday
A4. I Don't Need Your Love
A5. Jamais Vu Le Jour
A6. I Live In The Past
B1. Dealer
B2. I Don't Care
B3. On & On
B4. Tout Perdre
B5. Dawn Breaks Around Us

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IRISARRI, RAFAEL ANTON: Midnight Colours (Green Vinyl) LP (BKE 007GR-LP)

Green color vinyl version. Longtime enthusiasts of ambient music have much to celebrate as Rafael Anton Irisarri's cherished out-of-print cassette, Midnight Colours, returns in a meticulously remastered edition and makes its inaugural debut on vinyl. The significance of this album's announcement is accentuated by its historical resonance, coinciding with the same day in 1952 when the world bore witness to the first-ever test of the hydrogen bomb. Midnight Colours is far more than a mere album; it's an exploration of the enigmatic relationship between humanity and time. Conceived as a sonic interpretation of the Doomsday Clock, which symbolizes the world's existential vulnerabilities, Irisarri's work beckons listeners to contemplate the gravity of our existence and the delicate balance that envelops it. Known for his contributions to the ambient and electronic music genres, Irisarri often explores themes of introspection, nostalgia, and the interplay between sound and emotion. Recorded in 2017, when the Clock was at two-and-a-half minutes-to-midnight (and at the time, the second-closest to midnight since the Clock's inception in 1947), Midnight Colours permeates with the melancholy of memories resurfacing as one approaches the end of life: the regrets, the closure, the uncertainties, the anxieties. Originally released as a limited tape on the beloved Atlanta-based label Geographic North, Midnight Colours swiftly garnered praise and acclaim within the ambient music sphere. Now, with this newly remastered edition on his own Black Knoll imprint, fans, both longstanding and newfound, can rediscover the album's captivating beauty in unprecedented clarity and depth. The reissue of Midnight Colours features band-new artwork and design by the renowned Mexican visual artist Daniel Castrejón. A frequent collaborator and friend of Irisarri, Castrejón's imagery impeccably complements the album's mood and themes, extending a compelling invitation for listeners to explore its aural world visually. This landmark release serves as a testament not only to Irisarri's enduring impact on the ambient music genre but also as a long-awaited gift to those who have patiently anticipated the album's vinyl debut.

$27.39 UPC: 880918265148 ELECTRONIC

IRISARRI, RAFAEL ANTON: Midnight Colours LP (BKE 007LP)

Longtime enthusiasts of ambient music have much to celebrate as Rafael Anton Irisarri's cherished out-of-print cassette, Midnight Colours, returns in a meticulously remastered edition and makes its inaugural debut on vinyl. The significance of this album's announcement is accentuated by its historical resonance, coinciding with the same day in 1952 when the world bore witness to the first-ever test of the hydrogen bomb. Midnight Colours is far more than a mere album; it's an exploration of the enigmatic relationship between humanity and time. Conceived as a sonic interpretation of the Doomsday Clock, which symbolizes the world's existential vulnerabilities, Irisarri's work beckons listeners to contemplate the gravity of our existence and the delicate balance that envelops it. Known for his contributions to the ambient and electronic music genres, Irisarri often explores themes of introspection, nostalgia, and the interplay between sound and emotion. Recorded in 2017, when the Clock was at two-and-a-half minutes-to-midnight (and at the time, the second-closest to midnight since the Clock's inception in 1947), Midnight Colours permeates with the melancholy of memories resurfacing as one approaches the end of life: the regrets, the closure, the uncertainties, the anxieties. Originally released as a limited tape on the beloved Atlanta-based label Geographic North, Midnight Colours swiftly garnered praise and acclaim within the ambient music sphere. Now, with this newly remastered edition on his own Black Knoll imprint, fans, both longstanding and newfound, can rediscover the album's captivating beauty in unprecedented clarity and depth. The reissue of Midnight Colours features band-new artwork and design by the renowned Mexican visual artist Daniel Castrejón. A frequent collaborator and friend of Irisarri, Castrejón's imagery impeccably complements the album's mood and themes, extending a compelling invitation for listeners to explore its aural world visually. This landmark release serves as a testament not only to Irisarri's enduring impact on the ambient music genre but also as a long-awaited gift to those who have patiently anticipated the album's vinyl debut.

$25.99 UPC: 880918264851 ELECTRONIC

IRISARRI, RAFAEL ANTON: Midnight Colours (Magenta Vinyl) LP (BKE 007MA-LP)

Magenta color vinyl version. Longtime enthusiasts of ambient music have much to celebrate as Rafael Anton Irisarri's cherished out-of-print cassette, Midnight Colours, returns in a meticulously remastered edition and makes its inaugural debut on vinyl. The significance of this album's announcement is accentuated by its historical resonance, coinciding with the same day in 1952 when the world bore witness to the first-ever test of the hydrogen bomb. Midnight Colours is far more than a mere album; it's an exploration of the enigmatic relationship between humanity and time. Conceived as a sonic interpretation of the Doomsday Clock, which symbolizes the world's existential vulnerabilities, Irisarri's work beckons listeners to contemplate the gravity of our existence and the delicate balance that envelops it. Known for his contributions to the ambient and electronic music genres, Irisarri often explores themes of introspection, nostalgia, and the interplay between sound and emotion. Recorded in 2017, when the Clock was at two-and-a-half minutes-to-midnight (and at the time, the second-closest to midnight since the Clock's inception in 1947), Midnight Colours permeates with the melancholy of memories resurfacing as one approaches the end of life: the regrets, the closure, the uncertainties, the anxieties. Originally released as a limited tape on the beloved Atlanta-based label Geographic North, Midnight Colours swiftly garnered praise and acclaim within the ambient music sphere. Now, with this newly remastered edition on his own Black Knoll imprint, fans, both longstanding and newfound, can rediscover the album's captivating beauty in unprecedented clarity and depth. The reissue of Midnight Colours features band-new artwork and design by the renowned Mexican visual artist Daniel Castrejón. A frequent collaborator and friend of Irisarri, Castrejón's imagery impeccably complements the album's mood and themes, extending a compelling invitation for listeners to explore its aural world visually. This landmark release serves as a testament not only to Irisarri's enduring impact on the ambient music genre but also as a long-awaited gift to those who have patiently anticipated the album's vinyl debut.

$27.39 UPC: 880918265131 ELECTRONIC

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STREETS, THE: 3 Minutes To Midnight (Gregor Tresher Remixes) 12" (BNS 087EP)

Break New Soil takes immense pride in upholding the integrity of the label's name, and is excited to announce a remix by Gregor Tresher for Mike Skinners legendary The Streets, which does just that. Gregor's admiration for The Streets' seminal 2002 album, Original Pirate Material, has fueled his unwavering support for Mike Skinner's extraordinary musical journey. Last year, when The Streets' poignant EP Brexit at Tiffany's made its debut, Gregor crafted a remix of one of its tracks for his DJ sets. This rework quickly became a closely-guarded secret weapon, setting dance floors ablaze wherever he played it. The idea of reaching out to The Streets arose, driven by curiosity about Mike's reaction to the remix. Not only did he appreciate it, but he also granted BNS permission to officially release it on the label. So without delay, BNS unveisl Gregor Tresher's monumental reimagining of The Streets' "3 Minutes To Midnight."

$12.79 UPC: 618119343019 ELECTRONIC

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MAZUREK EXPLODING STARORCHESTRA/SMALL UNIT, ROB: Spectral Fiction CD (CVSD 104CD)

For the first time, a compact version of Rob Mazurek's magisterial Exploding Star Orchestra -- Exploding Star Orchestra/Small Unit -- commits its music to CD. Recorded live at Corbett vs. Dempsey's Chicago gallery space in March, 2023, the six-piece band featured Mazurek on trumpet, Tomeka Reid on cello, Damon Locks on voice and electronics, Angélica Sánchez on Wurlitzer, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten on bass, and Chad Tayloron drums. Spectral Fiction consists of two tracks, the deeply exploratory "Equations of Love in Prismatic Waves of Color," clocking in at nearly 40-minutes, and the super-groovalistic 14-minutes of "Driftless" (a Mazurek-penned melody named after the Sam Gilliam exhibition in which the music took place and by which it was inspired). The musicians were already warmed up -- really hot at this point -- by a concert the night before, playing music from their great International Anthem LP Lightning Dreamers in the Sky Theater at Chicago's Adler Planetarium. With Locks's incantatory samples and momentum-staked poetry and Reid's incisive pizzicato and arco cello intonations, the band moves through a spectacular range of diverse colors and emotional zones, locking into rolling grooves and opening out onto fields of energy and sound. Often open and investigatory, it's a different side of Mazurek's vision from the eight previous Orchestra releases dating back to 2007, a lighter, more aerodynamic incarnation of the cosmic-conscious ensemble.

$10.99 UPC: 759624575592 JAZZ

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BAKER, CHET: In Milan (Clear Vinyl) LP (DMOO 056LP)

Recorded in October 1959, with heroin a caustic presence, In Milan is the first of the albums Chet Baker cut in Europe, revisiting West Coast cool jazz nuggets with drummer Gene Victory and a set of local players, including bassist Franco Serri and pianist Renato Sellani, bolstered by saxophonists Glauco Masetti and Gianno Basso on select tracks. Bop favorites such as Charlie Parker & Miles Davis' "Cheryl" and Davis' "Tune Up" are handled with care, and there's a fine take of "Line For Lyons," which Baker first recorded as a member of Gerry Mulligan's Quartet, with a great solo by Serri. It's Baker at his best -- thoroughly excellent! Printed on clear vinyl.

$15.39 EAN: 8055515235357 JAZZ

A1. Lady Bird
A2. Tune Up
A3. Pent Up House
A4. Indian Summer
B1. Cheryl Blues
B2. Line for Lyons
B3. Look For The Silver Lining
B4. My Old Flame

DAVIS, MILES: Quiet Nights (Clear Vinyl) LP (DMOO 057LP)

The last of the collaborative LPs Miles Davis recorded with Gil Evans for Columbia, Quiet Nights is easily the most controversial. Following the success of Sketches Of Spain, Davis and Evans aimed to further the Latin explorations, this time pointing to Brazil, as heard on the adaptation of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Corcovado" and Joao Gilberto's "Aos Pés Da Cruz," with its stellar Ron Carter bass accompaniment, though some were surprised by the brevity of the proceedings, including Miles himself. Nevertheless, those who get to know the album will appreciate its intricacies, the product of the pair's unique creative chemistry.

$15.39 EAN: 8055515235364 JAZZ

A1. Song #2
A2. Once Upon A Summertime
A3. Aos Pes Da Cruz
A4. Song #1
B1. Wait Till You See Her
B2. Corcovado
B3. The Miles Davis Quintet - Summer Night

COLTRANE, JOHN: Impressions LP (DMOO 058LP)

A grab-bag of hot John Coltrane performances executed in the early 1960s, Impressions is comprised of four Trane killers, all highlighting his versatility and a concerted effort not to be constrained by any given form, the music delivered with aplomb by Trane and an impressive supporting cast that includes the unfettered drummer Elvin Jones. The extended versions of "India" and the title track were taken from Coltrane's celebrated residency at the Village Vanguard with bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy in the fold; "Up Against The Wall" holds a kind of tense optimism and "After The Rain" is a melancholic classic.

$15.39 EAN: 8055515235371 JAZZ

A1. India (13:52)
A2. Up 'Gainst The Wall (3:12)
B1. Impressions (14:40)
B2. After The Rain (4:07)

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PEL MEL: Late, Late Show 12" (EFFICIENT 029EP)

After a ten-year pursuit, Efficient Space finally presents Late, Late Show, the last recordings of influential Sydney-via-Newcastle band pel mel. Taped in the mid-80s, these charmingly unvarnished sessions pare the combo back to their core, producing blue-collar sophisti-pop to a danceable LinnDrum beat. From the funky disco-not-disco of "Mr President" to the effortless pop perfection of "Fool's House", the six tracks reveal a creatively open and well-oiled pel mel before they inevitably disbanded. Formed in early 1979 as a misfit sextet from steel and surf town Newcastle, pel mel were inspired by New York and UK's post-punk imports. Cutting their teeth speeding through originals and Joy Division, Wire and The Buzzcocks covers every Friday night to a regular turnout of dole bludgers, students and the under-age, the band would also cross-pollinate with electronic-leaning support act The Limp. In 1980, they decamped to Sydney to join the city's flourishing alternative music scene alongside the likes of Laughing Clowns, Tactics, The Reels, Wild West, and the M Squared crew, making an indelible mark with two albums and several singles as the only domestic signee of Factory's Australasian licensee GAP Records. Catchy and intelligently experimental without being noisy, their musicianship and enduring legacy continues to be lauded by peers. Undoubtedly some of their strongest output, this previously unreleased demo suite documents pel mel free from the pressures of a commercial outcome, naturally elevating them to a class alongside Orange Juice, Antena and Young Marble Giants.

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AZYMUTH: Fenix LP (FARO 194LP)

2024 repress. LP version. 180 gram vinyl. Continually pushing the boundaries of jazz, funk, electronic music and disco, as expressed through their signature samba swing, the Brazilian mavericks Azymuth, have recreated the energy of those spellbinding seventies sessions which would launch them into international recognition and confirm their status as one of Brazil's most successful bands. Since the passing of keyboard maestro Jose Roberto Bertrami in 2012, remaining members Ivan Conti and Alex Malheiros have worked tirelessly to keep the spirit of Azymuth alive, and to continue the legacy of Bertrami's genius. But Fênix also marks a new era as the Azymuth trio is complete once again, by special guest keyboardist Kiko Continentino. A hugely talented pianist, composer and arranger, Kiko has worked with the likes of Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil and Djavan, and the fresh energy and inspiration he has brought to the group is undeniable. The album also features Brazilian percussion legend Robertinho Silva, one of Brazil's most important and influential players. From the disco-carnival title track to sunny jazz-funk head-nodder "Orange Clouds", through to the deep-space samba "Corumbá", Azymuth have drawn upon five decades of consummate craftsmanship which, coupled with their endless desire for experimentation and improvisation, has resulted in a ten-track journey encapsulating the full spectrum of Azymuth's brilliantly colored expressionist fusion. With all the cosmic energy and masterful musicianship you'd expect from the three-man orchestra, Azymuth rise from the ashes! Recorded in Rio De Janeiro in May 2016 with producers Daniel Maunick and Joe Davis.

$19.39 EAN: 5060211503276 JAZZ

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FAKI, LEN: Fusion EP 03/03 12" (FIGURE X037EP)

When writing his album Fusion, Len Faki never quite knew where the creative process would take him. Eventually, it transported his sound into an all-new realm, where he could show 360 degrees his talents and styles. Finally, finding completion as a mighty double LP, the Figure x37 EP takes four of the album's new cuts to be presented in this special format ahead of the official release of Fusion. An important corner stone of the album, the "Halide" tracks were made in remembrance of Faki's late mother, who passed away during the last production stage of the LP. These delicate tracks, which both feature the voice of Halide, capture the intense sadness Faki was feeling at the time and helped him to process his grief and eventually finish off the album. "Part 1" is a softly mourning, melancholic breakbeat ballad, musically reminiscent of the chillout rooms Faki found himself spending a lot of time at going out to clubs throughout the '90s. The much darker second part, echoing the hopeless bleeps of a heart rate monitor, will only be released on the full album. Next to this very personal track are more examples of Faki's versatility as an artist, who has seen it all and now uses the album format to work without any constraints or expectations. A gentle yet gritty electro homage, "Make Me Scream" is a take on the classic breakbeat from days long gone, with hollow drums and a mysteriously sweet vocal lurking underneath the track's soothing pads and lively synth riffs. On "Tor 8", Faki combines his driving techno and strong melodic elements, subdued chords rising to create an atmosphere of euphoria, while a classic bleep keeps things on track. "Astra" (taken from Fusion's more strait-laced disc one) is the most punchy outing of the record, but it still comes with a myriad of detailed sounds to explore amongst its tight-knit rhythmic corset. Twinkly synths slowly rise to make the track bloom into its full, exuberantly colorful form.

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LKY: Symmetry Zone 12" (FIGURE X038EP)

After putting out a slew of self-released cuts as LKY, Figure finally gets a hold of the rising techno talent that is Nathan Lockwood. Hailing from the UK, this young talent carries an extensive understanding of Britain's techno lineage, with over a decade of experience in the game both as promoter and DJ. Now fully coming into his own as a producer, LKY's tracks are informed by the loopy nature of his progenitors, while still retaining some of the core dub influences and yet always keeping a propulsive momentum going. On his EP for Figure, title track "Symmetry Zone" opens with full force, seamlessly intertwining twisting rhythms and searing percussion into a powerful maelstrom of energy. The A2 "Chaser" is a more reduced take on the formula, rolling out a muscular groove with only a handful of elements, such as precise low-end and some curious synths doing all the work. On the flip, LKY shows a deeper side to his work, focusing on the hypnotic element that he has become known for. "Tracking" strikes a wonderful balance between the dubby synth stabs and driving claps, while "Formed" has an almost deep house-feel to it, imbued with gorgeous warm ambiance and teasing vocal snips.

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02. Chaser
B
03. Tracking
04. Formed

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VA: Extra Muros - Czech Republic LP (EM 004LP)

Extra Muros - Czech Republic is the result of the fourth edition of FLEE's creative residency program which took place in December 2022 on the dance floor of Prague's most infamous nightclub, Ankali. For two weeks on wooden floor, and under a yellow-tinted skylight, the room usually filled with movement and vibrations became home to six musicians and producers from the Czech Republic and all over the world who came together to experiment on new sounds, inspired by a large variety of artistic environments and soundscapes. Documenting from various perspectives the music production process, capturing those exchanges, this compilation celebrates a unique form of artistic expression and collaboration. Featuring Haich Ber Na, Oliver Torr, Andriy Kostyukov, Timmi, Jay Glass Dubs, and Rlung.

$25.39 EAN: 3516628432712 ELECTRONIC

01. Haich Ber Na & Oliver Torr - Sarco (2:59)
02. Andriy Kostyukov & Timmi - Pettels (3:52)
03. Jay Glass Dubs & Rlung - The Darkness of the Captive (7:07)
04. Oliver Torr & Andriy Kostyukov - Caviar (3:23)
05. Jay Glass Dubs & Timmi - Nice & Simple (4:10)
06. Jay Glass Dubs & Andriy Kostyukov - Sandy Dub (10:38)
07. Jay Glass Dubs & Oliver Torr - Köre (3:27)
08. Haich Ber Na & Rlung - Sequence 1009 (3:46)
09. Rlung & Timmi - Dew On The Desert (5:10)
10. Oliver Torr & Rlung - Sniper Spear (4:41)
11. Oliver Torr & Timmi - e-f-t-s (7:18)

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PAINKILLER: Execution Ground 2LP (KR 025LP)

2024 repress. The seminal 1994 double album Execution Ground, by the original Painkiller with the line-up of Bill Laswell, John Zorn and Mick Harris on vinyl for the first time. When Painkiller started in 1991, their first two albums Guts Of A Virgin (1991) and Buried Secrets (1992) (both released on extreme metal label Earache) were heavy attacks blending grindcore and free jazz that brought together the musical backgrounds of the three protagonists: drummer Mick Harris had just left grindcore legend Napalm Death, John Zorn explored new extremities with his Naked City project while Bill Laswell had as a member of roaring free jazz quartet Last Exit (with Peter Brötzmann, Sonny Sharrock, Ronald Shannon Jackson) proven that he was not only a visionary producer but also an accomplished bassist. But it is their 1994 double album Execution Ground remains the opus magnum of the brilliant trio: Zorn's unmistakable shrieking saxophone, Harris's pounding drums and Laswell's growling sub-bass lines were given heavy mixing desk treatment, resulting in extended tracks that are no less intense than their early works but display the full range of the musicians's skills. Avant-jazz, grindcore, dub and ambient melt into eerie tracks of haunting atmospheres - even more so in the "ambient" versions of the second disc. Mastered and cut by Rashad Becker at D&M Berlin. Available here as a double 180 gram vinyl. Includes a download code and insert.

$17.79 EAN: 5050580656543 JAZZ

Disc 1

LP 1: Side A
01. Parish Of Tama (Ossuary Dub)
LP 1: Side B
02. Morning Of Balachaturdasi

Disc 2

LP 2: Side C
01. Pashupatinath Ambient
LP 2: Side D
02. Parish Of Tama Ambient

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AMELI IN THE WOODS: Throw My Fears Into The River LP (MEI 009LP)

Ameli In The Woods announces debut album, Throw My Fears Into The River. High expectations are set with the release of the album's first single "Heroine" including its nostalgically themed music video. In this single, Ameli's restlessness is clashing with a sluggish beat and morphing into the home she is looking for. With "Heroine," the German melodic indie jazz outfit introduces her profoundly emotional and slightly trippy debut album Throw My Fears Into The River via independent Berlin-based imprint Meiosis Records, processing the fears of a human being living through the struggles of her generation. Throw My Fears Into The River is an ode to believe in yourself, accept and heal from traumas and doubts that kept you back. Every song is a snapshot of a feeling of Ameli's life from intimately fragile to progressively exploding. Ameli allows her emotions to flow through her unique musical language one that, despite its complexity, conveys a poignant melancholy that resonates easily. Central to this enchanting soundscape is her versatile and extraordinary voice, which radiates in a myriad of colors. This mesmerizing sound is further enhanced and complemented by the exceptional band including Marvin Holley, Sebastian Schuster, and Daniel Mudrack. Effortlessly, the renowned musicians create the perfect musical backdrop for each song, seamlessly weaving themselves into the intricate tapestry of the music. Through their energetic and heartfelt sound, these seasoned professionals illuminate each composition with a captivating essence. This live recorded album with produced elements opens a gateway to a distinct world and expresses the desire to break free from boundaries and narrow perspectives. In fusing boldly and radically influences such as indie, progressive, jazz, electronica, psychedelic, pop and experimental music, it's a distinctive, diverse work of art; away from the mainstream, but still captivating and highly intuitive. Ameli in the woods is sure to deliver a fresh and thought-provoking take on indie jazz, fully drawing the listener into this melancholic yet warm world which surprises again and again. The trained singer and awarded jazz musician has made a name for herself not only in the local scene but also internationally.

$24.79 EAN: 4251353208261 ROCK

01. Heroine
02. Suitcase
03. Melancholia
04. Marion
05. Let it Go
06. Where do we go
07. Lonely House
08. Moon
09. Rumination
10. B28

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DELLARGE: INRI (Industria Nacional Del Ruido Infinito) 2LP (MOM 046LP)

A cross-cutting label exploring the boundaries between different disciplines based on deep listening and music research, Modern Obscure Music is set to release INRI (Industria Nacional Del Ruido Infinito), the new album from Dellarge. Inspired by the scenic beauty of his studio's surroundings at Lake Pátzcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico, Alejandro Barba, aka Dellarge, delves deep into the depths of his artistic consciousness to craft a spiritual album that encapsulates the essence of the place. INRI stands for Industria Nacional del Ruido Infinito (National Industry of Infinite Noise) and serves as a vessel for Dellarge's innermost self-expression and reflections on the potential of humanity. A multifaceted artist and veteran of the music industry for over two decades, his latest musical creation is an intimate and personal album and a departure from previous techno/EBM-orientated Dellarge releases. INRI offers a mesmerizing blend of ambient, futuristic, and industrial sounds that transport listeners into a realm of mysticism, futurism, and duality and stands as a testament to Dellarge's artistic growth and his ability to transcend boundaries, offering listeners an immersive experience that connects them to his world. Drawing inspiration from numerous sources, Dellarge found creative fuel in books such as El Arte de los Ruidos by Luigi Russolo, Manifiestos y Textos Futuristas by F.T. Marinetti, and science fiction classics including Congreso de Futurología by Stanislaw Lem, Neuromancer by William Gibson, and Dune by Frank Herbert. Musically, he delved into the works of Coil, Michael Bundt, The Threshold Houseboys Choir, krautrock legends CAN and Popol Vuh, early Kraftwerk, Arthur Brown, Yello, Esquivel, The Residents, and Hector Lavoe for inspiration. When asked about the creative process behind the album, Dellarge revealed a disciplined routine that involved immersing himself in the sounds, focusing on minute details that connected with the vivid world he envisioned. Ethereal tracks such as "Viento Androide" and "Viaje al Sol" offer a glimpse of a hopeful future, while darker compositions such as "Corpus de Sangre" and "Toro de Falaris", explore the wickedness and compassion within humanity. Each piece in the album represents a unique sonic journey. Includes Silent Servant and Pedro Vian remixes. Blue, transparent 180 gram vinyl + 7"; includes poster.

$27.39 EAN: 4251804142960 ELECTRONIC

01. Viaje al Sol
02. The Maestro
03. Esferas de Cristal
04. Mama
05. Cascabel
06. Juguentes Rotos
07. Sigilo
08. Orquesta Sinfonica Angustia
09. Toro de Falaris
10. Perdon de Judas
11. Viento Androide
12. Corpus de Sangre
13. Inferno
14. Invasores
15. Nave Nodriza
16. Espino
17. Viaje al Sol (Silent Servant Remix)
18. Cascabel (Pedro Vian Remix)

I-I: I-I (Uchihashi Kazuhisa, Y. Tatsuhisa, S.Mitsuhisa) CD (MOM 047CD)

Modern Obscure Music introduces to the world to the innovative sounds of the Japanese improvisational music trio I-I. Composed of three exceptionally talented musicians, Kazuhisa Uchihashi (guitar, daxophone, pedals), Mitsuhisa Sakaguchi (synthesizers, pedals) and Tatsuhisa Yamamoto (percussion). This dynamic ensemble has embarked on a remarkable musical journey with their homonymous debut album. With this raw and unfiltered approach to music, I-I promises a unique listening experience. The album's overall sound and style can be described as completely improvised, devoid of any predetermined theme or content. Instead, the musicians rely on their deep understanding of each other's musicality to create spontaneous and captivating harmonies. This organic approach results in a tension-filled sound that challenges traditional norms. In their own words, the musicians stated that there are no particular themes or messages they seek to convey through the songs. Their creative process is one of pure exploration, allowing their musical intuition to guide them. I-I is the trio's debut album, marking the beginning of their musical journey as a collective. Despite the complexities of spontaneous creation, the trio revealed that they faced no significant challenges during the album's production, making the creative process smooth and seamless. The trio hopes that listeners will fully immerse themselves in I-I by sitting down in front of their audio systems and playing it as loudly as possible. Their goal is to provide a unique and unforgettable musical experience that transcends traditional boundaries.

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I-I: I-I (Uchihashi Kazuhisa, Y. Tatsuhisa, S.Mitsuhisa) LP (MOM 047LP)

LP version. Modern Obscure Music introduces to the world to the innovative sounds of the Japanese improvisational music trio I-I. Composed of three exceptionally talented musicians, Kazuhisa Uchihashi (guitar, daxophone, pedals), Mitsuhisa Sakaguchi (synthesizers, pedals) and Tatsuhisa Yamamoto (percussion). This dynamic ensemble has embarked on a remarkable musical journey with their homonymous debut album. With this raw and unfiltered approach to music, I-I promises a unique listening experience. The album's overall sound and style can be described as completely improvised, devoid of any predetermined theme or content. Instead, the musicians rely on their deep understanding of each other's musicality to create spontaneous and captivating harmonies. This organic approach results in a tension-filled sound that challenges traditional norms. In their own words, the musicians stated that there are no particular themes or messages they seek to convey through the songs. Their creative process is one of pure exploration, allowing their musical intuition to guide them. I-I is the trio's debut album, marking the beginning of their musical journey as a collective. Despite the complexities of spontaneous creation, the trio revealed that they faced no significant challenges during the album's production, making the creative process smooth and seamless. The trio hopes that listeners will fully immerse themselves in I-I by sitting down in front of their audio systems and playing it as loudly as possible. Their goal is to provide a unique and unforgettable musical experience that transcends traditional boundaries.

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LINDSAY, ARTO: 7 Types of Ambiguity - A Parade LP (NSR 006LP)

Arto Lindsay's 7 Types of Ambiguity - A Parade is a stereo mix of an original sound installation that was installed at ECAL/University of Arts and Design, Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2022 as part of a research project led by Thibault Walter and Stéphane Kropf called Phantom Power. The idea was simple, and yet the process and level of collaborative work implied was enormous: how to recreate a carnival parade -of the kind Arto had witnessed in the streets of Bahia in Brazil numerous times- inside a white cube and using only sound. How to replicate the complex intrications of those stories, heard or fantasized, the smaller blocs of musicians crossing the path of blasting sound systems mounted on trucks, those religious rhythms mingling with popular traditions, class and race struggle at street level « prime example of the proximity of sexuality and religion, of tradition and novelty and a place for true social innovation -- and the effect it all has on the bystanders that are completely part, or even become the subjects of the whole. Arto went to Salvador de Bahia with a narrative of a parade in his mind, and recorded excerpts in a terreiro, a temple of Afro-Brazilian religion, with four musicians, three of which he had previously worked with. Those mixed tracks were crafted into a sound sculpture directly in the room in Lausanne on a 27 channels immersive installation, adding layers of meaning within the room itself, hallucinations, weather patterns or places, like when the parade stops during a rain shower or gets so close to the ocean as to lose the sound of the percussions in waves. This composition was later remixed, the spiral of speakers on the floor of the room engraved on a vinyl, and the position of the listener defined for the experience of this record.

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TREN: The Passages Through Space and Time LP (NMTHLP 002LP)

Second album by Tren on not meant to happen label. Sentimental journey through memories, dreams, space and time.

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CHAMPAGNE DUB: Rainbow LP (OTCR 019LP)

Lysergic weather front top-loaded via betamax's hippocampus trapdoor melding Catto's studio into a rainbow of textures, formless places, and emotional sonics awash with resonant poly-rhythms. Champagne Dub is a mission in space-dub whose "crew" took a few too many wrong turns. "We are here to bring raw metamorphic rockrituals that escaped our minds." Mr. Noodles, the Peruvian Performance artist cuts an uncomfortable figure in the recording studio. Kinetic energy flowing from a spring of mysteriously paranoid fits of spontaneous movement, Noodles is vulnerable and dangerous. Cryptic words are spunked from the subconscious and lie scattered across the band's rhythmic engine-room. Ruth Goller's bass tones geometrically tumble over the cluttered floor of Betamax's dirty drums and percussion. Turn to Ed Briggs, the medieval sound scientist, convulsing in the corner as his unreliable, self-assembled electronics drain the remaining energy from what seems to be a living but barely-live power source, spewing their sonic debris at the spinning wheels of tape delay.

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A1. Sink
A2. Wet Drip
A3. Full Moon Placenta
A4. Scrubbing
A5. Refreshment Guy
B1. Chancho Vaca
B2. Cumulonimbus
B3. Rainbow

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BABA STILTZ: Paid Testimony: Atlantis Sessions CD (PPDISC 008CD)

Available for the first time and on CD only, the live sessions of Baba Stiltz second LP Paid Testimony recorded in 2023 at the legendary Atlantis Studios in Stockholm. When he's not writing or recording, Baba Stiltz immerses in fearless fiction by the likes of Denis Johnson and Dodie Bellamy; prose where pedestrian details become transcendent in aggregate and the inner lives of marginal characters are examined as though they were kings. A similar thesis runs through Paid Testimony, the essential second tape of minimalist guitar music from the Filipino-American-Swedish artist. In recent years, Stiltz has made like Lee Hazelwood's Cowboy In Sweden in reverse, making annual pilgrimages from Stockholm to California and reconnecting with his roots via a guitar and a Fostex four-track. He's drawn to the less glamorous corners of the golden state, an observant habitué of unkempt streets and dive bars stretching from LA to Vacaville. It's a long stretch from the jetset techno clubs where Baba originally plied his musical trade, but it's where he finds characters and ideas worth writing about. The characters on Paid Testimony are on the edge and on the run. Surrounded by flawed men with big schemes since childhood, he extrapolates characters who plot bank heists and order milk and vodka in AM hours, the type of confrontation -- prone characters who "say some shit, make everyone uncomfortable and then just split." To focus on the rawness of this document would discount the humor and sympathy with which he treats his characters, not to mention the subtly-psychedelic songwriting recalling David Berman, early Smog, the original indie rock minimalist poets. On the final song, Stiltz looks back on the city that raised him, "Stockholm," referencing "young professionals carelessly living" before adding "I can't say I'm not jealous even though I live my life just like they do." There's an honesty in the small details revealed on Paid Testimony, and a defined sense of place, be it Stockholm, Sacramento or some dim barroom across from the Bank Of America. Baba doesn't quite fit in anywhere. This outsider quality has often been used as a marketing tool, yet here, it lends a writerly aspect to the proceedings, an unreality to the everyday.

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SOCIAL DISTORTION: Poshboy's Little Monsters (Green Vinyl) LP (RRS 100GREEN-LP)

This is Social Distortion's debut, the way it was meant to be (plus two bonuses from the same session). After releasing a few test presses in 1981, Posh Boy decided to switch to a 7" release instead so this never came out as a standalone until today. Faithfully remastered by Geza X in 2018, this is pure California punk rock! Green color vinyl.

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A1. Playpen
A2. All The Answers
A3. 1945
B1. Justice For All
B2. Mainliner
B3. Moral Threat

NEW YORK DOLLS: Actress: The Birth Of The New York Dolls LP (RRS 133LP)

Raunchy glam band New York Dolls were the epitome of rock n' roll's excess, prefacing punk's rougher edges. Recorded in October 1971, when the group was still known as Actress, this essential LP is culled from demos cut before David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain joined the group; along with two raw alternates of "It's Too Late," there are eight otherwise unknown examples of their musical mayhem, as heard on "Why Am I Alone" and guitar killer, "Coconut Grove." This is required listening for all Dolls fans, and especially Johnny Thunders devotees.

$17.99 EAN: 8055515232325 ROCK

01. That's Poison
02. I Am Confronted
03. It's Too Late
04. Oh Dot!
05. I'm A Boy, I'm A Girl
06. Coconut Grove
07. Take Me To Your Party
08. Oh Dot! (Take 2)
09. It's Too Late (Take 2)
10. We Have Been Through This Before
11. Why Am I Alone?

OUTCASTS, THE: The Singles Collection '78-'85 LP (RRS 157LP)

2024 repress. Known as the "bad boys of the Ulster punk scene," Belfast quartet the Outcasts was formed in 1977 by bassist/vocalist Greg Cowan, with brothers Colin and Martin on drums and rhythm guitar, along with Getty Getgood on searing lead. With their debut gig descending to a riot, the group began a long tenure of local notoriety, shifting members and styles as their sound evolved, before imploding in 1985. This ace compilation gathers early singles for the IT, Good Vibrations, and GBH labels, as well as later work for Anagram, New Rose, and their own Outcasts Only imprint, presenting the fearsome foursome at their very best. Includes replica of Outcasts' 1979 full-length debut promotional poster.

$16.79 EAN: 8055515232639 ROCK

A1. Frustration
A2. Don't Want To Be No Adult
A3. You're A Disease
A4. Justa Nother Teenage Rebel
A5. Love Is For Sops
A6. Self-Conscious Over You
A7. Love You For Never
A8. Magnum Force
A9. Gangland Warfare
B1. Programme Love
B2. Beating And Screaming Part I
B3. Beating And Screaming Part II
B4. Mania
B5. Angel Face
B6. Ruby
B7. Seven Deadly Sins
B8. Swamp Fever
B9. Psychotic Shakedown

DISCHARGE: 1980-1986 LP (RRS 158LP)

2024 repress. Formed in the northern industrial town of Stoke on Trent in 1977, Discharge changed punk with its distinctive brand of hardcore, making minimalist music with distorted guitar, drone-like bass, shouted anarchist themes and propulsive drumming, known as D-Beat. Originally issued in 1987, this killer compilation charts the best of their early years with Clay Records, from the full-on assault of "Realities of War", passing the chart-topping "Why?", to the shrieking sounds of "Grave New World", which edged further into metal territory. Listen and be awed by the power and the glory of one of the most influential punk and metal bands ever. Gatefold sleeve.

$17.99 EAN: 8055515232646 ROCK

A1. Realities Of War
A2. They Declare It
A3. But After The Gig
A4. Society's Victim
A5. Fight Back
A6. War's No Fairytale
A7. Always Restrictions
A8. You Take Part In Creating This System
A9. Religion Instigates
A10. A Look At Tomorrow
A11. Ain't No Feeble Bastard
A12. Why (Reprise)
A13. It's No T.V. Sketch
A14. Tomorrow Belongs To Us
B11. Decontrol
B2. Never Again
B3. Death Dealers
B4. State Violence State Control
B5. The Price Of Silence
B6. The More I See
B7. Ignorance
B8. Grave New World

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CAHEN, ROBERT: La nef des fous LP (REGRM 029LP)

In the 1970s, Robert Cahen turned to the burgeoning field of video art, where he became a pioneering artist. He was originally trained in musique concrète, his creative background, and joined the Groupe de Recherches Musicales in 1972. The pieces on this record were composed in the GRM studios between 1971 and 1974. They testify to a lively inspiration and imagination combined with a precocious formal mastery that already carries the seeds of later developments, which the artist cleverly and inventively deployed in the field of visual arts.

$19.39 UPC: 769791985537 CLASSICAL

01. La nef des fous
02. Masques 2
03. Plurielles
04. Persona
05. Passé composé

VAGGIONE, HORACIO: Schall/Rechant LP (REGRM 030LP)

A discreet but essential figure in the field of musical creation, Horacio Vaggione has been crafting an ambitious, precise and highly significant body of work for over the last fifty years, coupled with a demanding research activity. This disc offers four purely electroacoustic pieces which illustrate, each in their own way, this singular and fascinating grammar developed by Horacio Vaggione, a complex but fertile grammar which establishes a very special relationship between structure and texture, between matter and formula, to create a fascinating musical space, made up of polyphonies and metamorphoses.

$19.39 UPC: 769791985544 CLASSICAL

01. Schall
02. Rechant
03. 24 Variations
04. Gymel

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LONG, WILL: Too Much 12" (SAT 062EP)

Will Long is an American artist. He curates and manages the label Two Acorns, as well as producing music since 2005, in various forms under his own name for Terre Thaemiltz's Comatonse Recordings, and as Celer for his own label and many others. Here he joins the perfectly aligned Scissor and Thread label of Francis Harris and Anthony Collins for the Too Much EP. "Too Much" is a deep cut from the same grooves as the Long Trax series," says Will Long, "a further entry for the downtrodden, the overwhelmed, and those that think change has come. A midnight meditation of intentional simplicity, strained, and on that night train." The title track is lush, loose deep jam that combines wistful, warm pads with an insistent groove and choice samples. Francis Harris steps up to provide one of his signature reforms, adding a little more percussion and drive to the track, while DJ Aakmael (Greg Stewart) offers up another version that takes the track somehow even deeper, adding some additional instrumentation and raw sounds.

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REIDY, JULES: Trances CD (SHELTER 147CD)

Trances, Jules Reidy's follow-up to the celebrated World in World (2022), takes place in between states, tracing a kind of restless movement in search of -- or is it away from? -- a center. The twelve tracks shift between fragment and epic, returning to familiar phrases between forays outward into uncertain expanses. Through its exploration of the cyclical movements of grief and emotional turbulence, Trances produces a sonic world as raw, absorbing, and surprising as anything Reidy has created to date. Trances' primary instrument is a custom hexaphonic electric guitar tuned in just intonation. Reidy's combination of fingerpicked phrases, open strums, and corrugated processing push on the grammar of guitar-driven experimentalism, locating expressive heft in open-ended harmonics and the odd angles formed by overlapping elements. Chords are slowed and stretched as if to examine their resonance, then overtaken by subterranean motion. The effect is that of oceanic depth, but the rippling that passes between the compositions' sedimentary layers often takes on a metallic edge. The addition of synthesizers, sampled 12-string guitar, field recordings, and half-submerged autotuned voice further denaturalize the compositions. Reidy's vocal interjections -- their particular linguistic content rendered inaccessible -- are based on counting and self-observational techniques for bringing oneself back into the present; at times Reidy's picking also assumes a mantra-like quality, though ultimately the flow of the composition subsumes both. There is a heavy sense of the strange throughout these songs, which bleed at their edges into a continuous, questioning whole. That Reidy's compositions here have a tendency to engulf the listener, like a wave or a squall, can be variously comforting and disorienting.

$11.99 UPC: 788362411152 EXPERIMENTAL

01. Non-Linear Stages (I, II, III, I, IV, II)
02. Non-Linear Stages (V, II, I, VI, II)

REIDY, JULES: Trances LP (SHELTER 147LP)

LP version. Trances, Jules Reidy's follow-up to the celebrated World in World (2022), takes place in between states, tracing a kind of restless movement in search of -- or is it away from? -- a center. The twelve tracks shift between fragment and epic, returning to familiar phrases between forays outward into uncertain expanses. Through its exploration of the cyclical movements of grief and emotional turbulence, Trances produces a sonic world as raw, absorbing, and surprising as anything Reidy has created to date. Trances' primary instrument is a custom hexaphonic electric guitar tuned in just intonation. Reidy's combination of fingerpicked phrases, open strums, and corrugated processing push on the grammar of guitar-driven experimentalism, locating expressive heft in open-ended harmonics and the odd angles formed by overlapping elements. Chords are slowed and stretched as if to examine their resonance, then overtaken by subterranean motion. The effect is that of oceanic depth, but the rippling that passes between the compositions' sedimentary layers often takes on a metallic edge. The addition of synthesizers, sampled 12-string guitar, field recordings, and half-submerged autotuned voice further denaturalize the compositions. Reidy's vocal interjections -- their particular linguistic content rendered inaccessible -- are based on counting and self-observational techniques for bringing oneself back into the present; at times Reidy's picking also assumes a mantra-like quality, though ultimately the flow of the composition subsumes both. There is a heavy sense of the strange throughout these songs, which bleed at their edges into a continuous, questioning whole. That Reidy's compositions here have a tendency to engulf the listener, like a wave or a squall, can be variously comforting and disorienting.

$19.39 UPC: 788362411145 EXPERIMENTAL

01. Non-Linear Stages (I, II, III, I, IV, II)
02. Non-Linear Stages (V, II, I, VI, II)

LERKENFELDT, LISA: Halos of Perception LP (SHELTER 148LP)

"I want to introduce this work Halos of Perception to you in the way Lisa [Lerkenfeldt] introduced me to it, through the sharing of experiences. Lisa and I met for a walk near South Yarra station to talk about this work, when inclement weather made it too wet to visit the tunnels. Moving almost seamlessly from a world of leisurewear, infinite milk alternatives and blaring neons to stretches of green by the water that brimmed with sounds and life, we saw a few people climbing the Burnley bouldering wall, butterflies suspended in the hot wind and lots of plants I wish I knew the names of. Overhead the cars rumbled like a ceaseless animal as we talked about hidden ecosystems, imagined spaces and networks of care. Stemming from a serendipitous encounter with an original Cave Clan member that led to many underground adventures, this work explores the worlds that exist outside of our perceptions... We paused on the walk to eat berries and talk about how The Caretaker creates transitory worlds with recorded sound, how this technology captures memory, and the exploratory pursuits of Pauline Oliveros' Deep Listening Band. These citations of memory and deep listening inform Lisa's use of analogue and classical instruments, playback artefacts and acoustic feedback in her own world-building. When speaking about Halos of Perception, she describes it as a fascination with timbre and acoustic artefacts. Ideas of networks and enmeshment are felt deeply in Lisa's compositions, motifs overlaid over each other evoking the image of many hands interlinking playfully, tenderly, softly. The way her compositions delve into refraction and echo makes me think about the tunnels and the way they splinter off into many possibilities. Manipulated textures reminiscent of the chalky, earthy, moss air that perfumes the tunnels' subterranean air... Realized in collaboration with hyperreal video artist Tristan Jalleh, Lisa's dream landscape melds waterfalls, leaks, flower graffiti, and hidden messages lit up by imagined light sources with existing subterranean networks. There's a real sense of wonder in this world she has built, how the city can reveal itself to you with some patience and care, how the city and its secrets can find its way into your dreams." --Panda Wong (August, 2022)

$19.39 UPC: 769791984912 EXPERIMENTAL

01. Limestone (7:34)
02. The Painted Room (10:18)
03. Stairway to the interior (4:20)
04. A fragrance of moss and chalk (7:44)
05. Cobwebs (6:26)
06. Amulet of sweat (3:18)

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POPP: Laya CD (SQM 002CD)

With seemingly effortless precision and a sense for the imperfect, Popp merges ambient, third stream and minimal music on his debut album Laya. The title derives from the Sanskrit language and signifies a place of rest and mental inactivity. In the spring of 2019 Popp created these eight tracks from hours of improvisation in his own studio. The moments thus captured were then enriched with more sounds and effects to add layers and shed the manually played percussion of all its earthliness. The result is an album of concealed complexity and unadorned beauty. Raised on an old farm in rural Bavaria, Simon Popp started playing the drums at the age of nine. During his studies at the Academy of Music and Theatre in Munich, he extensively studied African music from countries like Togo, Ghana and Benin where rhythm is central to culture. On his quest for this world's sounds, Popp collected and recorded a wide variety of drums and other instruments, adding to the placelessness of Laya.

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MINERVES: Minerves LP (STAUB 170LP)

Formed in Perpignan in the south of France in 2019, Minerves emerge with the furious longing to reshape the sound landscapes of a certain adolescence that received the bursts of Velvet Underground, the mysterious revelations of the early Pixies, and the tormented verses of Sonic Youth. Nurtured by pop psych garage and '90s post punk, the four Minerves wake up at dusk and attempt a naive, nocturnal and hungry topology of rock and roll. Produced by Briane Santo B., the tireless preacher of Perpignan garage, Minerves' first eponymous album is released by Staubgold and its French subsidiary Cougouyou Music.

$16.79 EAN: 4015698422252 ROCK

A1. Dick Is Dead (2:29)
A2. Casa Julia (2:25)
A3. Callahan (2:10)
A4. Divine (3:39)
A5. Bakelite (2:44)
A6. Coldslow (2:25)
A7. Uma (3:22)
B1. Thomson (3:42)
B2. Dry (2:59)
B3. Vertigo (3:05)
B4. Glorianes (2:31)
B5. Butcher (3:39)

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APRYL FOOL: Apryl Fool (Pink Vinyl) LP (SVVRCH 008CV-LP)

Post Floral and pre-Yellow Magic Orchestra "all-star" band featuring among others Haruomi Hosono on bass and Takashi Matsumoto on drums. This album, produced by the Tokyo-based band, encapsulates a transformative moment in the nation's counterculture movement and its contribution to the global evolution of psychedelic music. With intricate guitar work, haunting vocals, and experimental compositions, the album remains an enduring influence in the global psychedelic music landscape. An all-time Japanese psych classic from 1969 finally back on pink vinyl.

$16.79 UPC: 637913844263 ROCK

A1. Tomorrow's Child
A2. Another Time
A3. April Blues
A4. The Lost Mother Land (Part 1)
B1. Tanger
B2. Pledging My Time
B3. Sunday
B4. Honky Tonk Jam
B5. The Lost Mother Land (Part 2)

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NOEMA: One LP (MAGIC 035LP)

Noema's new album is a surreal cosmic journey. The music is part of a comprehensive art piece that includes remixes, interactive choreography and stage design, theater, and costumes called One. In One, Noema tells the story of his interdimensional space explorations, in which he manifests as four different entities. Because of the energetic state of humanity, these entities became trapped in our dimension and now put on performances to re-power their portal, so that we can all be interdimensional again. During the performance five actors invite up to 120 people from the audience to join the action. Sun Ra meets Steve Reich meets Larry Levan -- imagine it as a "happening" from the '70s. The music from One is loosely based on the minimal music classic In C by Terry Riley. It consists of 56 melodic patterns, which are repeated and consecutively played from the first to the last. Every player can move on to the next pattern at their own pace.