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Cat: KCR 131. Rel: 21 Mar 24

Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

In Your Corner (3:41)

Bewilderment (3:40)

Review: Pale Jay's latest LP Bewilderment spawns two more treasure here on this new and essential 7" from Karma Chief Records. Up first is an Afro-beat tinged cut, 'In Your Corner' with a subtly uplifting rhythm although listen deeper and you'll get locked in to the lyrics which detail an internal struggle for self-acceptance. On the flip is the album title cut which showcase Jay's signature sounds - silky falsetto over soulful harmonies and dusty hip-hop beats. This one also tell a story, this time about the breakdown of a family and the journey into self that ensues.

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MUMFORD & SONS / PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Good People (limited clear vinyl 7")

Island

Cat: 651028 7. Rel: 21 Mar 24

Folk/Americana

Good People (3:00)

Good People (instrumental) (3:03)

Review: Mumford & Sons drop a surprise single release alongside Pharrell Williams, 'Good People', delivering on a long-awaited promise to hop in the studio together after years of knowing each other. Finally falling back on their immediate instincts, 'Good People' hears the band and the solo wunderkind sing of tiredness and revelation, making adept use of a dry, driving, sportsmanlike instrumental palette (think hand claps, stomps, gospel harmonies). Though cryptic in theme, the mood on this one-off is one of triumph and impending miracle works to come.

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PALE JAY

In Your Corner (limited natural & black swirl vinyl 7")

Cat: KCR 131C1. Rel: 22 Mar 24

Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

In Your Corner (3:41)

Bewilderment (3:41)

Review: Well on from his startling 2021 debut 'The Celestial Suite', Los Angeles' neo soul production maestro Pale Jay has since gone on to proffer many a 7" record, of which 'In Your Corner' is the latest treat to feast your ears. Both shorn ahead of time from his latest LP, Bewilderment, 'In Your Corner' and 'Bewilderment' are pensive retro soul falsettoers, both of which feature Jay's own, longing vocals, and evince a mood of being caught in between two difficult paths in life. The A uplifts with its surrounded Hammonds and righteous get-through-it lyrics, concerning self-discovery amid self-judgment. The B-side, by contrast, tells the story of the disintegration of a family, and skews more lo-fi, vintage hip-hop.

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Dave GUY

Footwork (7")

Big Crown US

Cat: BCR 140. Rel: 29 Feb 24

Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

Footwork (1:56)

Morning Glory (2:20)

Review: Big Crown does it again here with another magical 7" this time from Dave Guy, who has contributed to plenty of this label but only now makes his solo debut. It finds him working with label regulars Homer Steinweiss & Nick Movshon, who take care of production and play on the recordings. 'Footwork' is a vibrant fusion of soul, funk, and jazz that, as a trumpeter for the renowned band The Dap-Kings, brings his distinctive style to the forefront and infuses each track with infectious energy and groove. Dynamic horn arrangements, tight rhythms, and soulful melodies all make this one special and show just how skilled a musician Guy is, and apparently, there is plenty more to come.

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The SPLENDIDS feat EAMON

Cry Baby Cry (limited red vinyl 7")

Cat: CLMN 219C1. Rel: 23 Feb 24

Soul

Cry Baby Cry (3:29)

Blame My Heart (2:46)

Review: Colemine Records has devoted itself to releasing top notch soul music for close to 20 years now. Those who follow the label closely trust the purveyor of the label (Terry Cole) enough to blindly pick up each and almost every release. The label's knack for finding and sharing some of the best versions of soul music is clearly evident from the latest by a group called The Splendids. Originally recorded in 1961, these two songs were destined to launch this talented ensemble. Two things' happened in 1962 though. Beatles music made Doo-Wop almost irrelevant overnight. In addition, members of the group got called into Vietnam. 63 years later after originally forming, the surviving three of the five members recording once again. The result is phenomenal and makes us feel like we are back in the 1950s. Only 500 copies in total have been pressed.

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Errol DUNKLEY

Want No More (7")

Park Heights US

Cat: DKR 271. Rel: 19 Feb 24

Roots/Lovers Rock

Want No More (3:47)

Want No More (version) (3:48)

Review: US dub crew Park Heights has got a real gem on their hands here with this latest 7". It is a killer jam from the mid-1980s that was made at Aquarius Studio. The 'live digital' tune has never before been released which is a wrong that is rightly corrected here and is even more special as it has Errol Dunkley on the rhythm even though it is not his usual style. It is a heavy stepper with loopy drums and hits that echo off to infinity as he drops his loved-up vocals over the. It of course comes with a superb dub on the flip.

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The FABULOUS COURETTES

Shake! (gold vinyl 7")

Damaged Goods

Cat: DAMGOOD 612. Rel: 15 Feb 24

Psych/Garage Rock

Shake! (3:23)

You Woo Me (3:06)

Review: The Fabulous Courettes' 'Shake!' unleashes a whirlwind of retro-inspired rock 'n' roll energy in a compact package. This Danish-Brazilian duo ignites the airwaves with their electrifying blend of garage rock and 1960s girl-group aesthetics. 'Shake!' is a sonic explosion of fuzzy guitar riffs, infectious drumbeats and irresistible vocal harmonies that compel listeners to move. With its raw, unbridled energy and infectious hooks, this track embodies the essence of rebellion and liberation and makes for a sonic adrenaline rush that transports listeners to the heyday of rock 'n' roll, leaving them craving more of its infectious charm.

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CODEINE / BEDHEAD

Atmosphere ('ozone' blue vinyl 7")

Peoples Potential Unlimited US

Cat: NUM 731LPC1. Rel: 15 Feb 24

Indie/Alternative

Codeine - "Atmosphere" (4:52)

Bedhead - "Disorder" (4:55)

Review: Experience two of Joy Division's iconic post-punk tracks like never before with exclusive 7" vinyl from Numero Group. Codeine's 1994 rendition of 'Atmosphere' captures the essence of solitude with a melancholic yet melodic twist that marked the iconic Manchester band's poignant farewell. Meanwhile, Bedhead from Dallas offers a fresh perspective on 'Disorder' and transforms it into vibrant indie rock. Encased in a sleek black and silver sleeve adorned with embossed braille lettering, these twin readings pay homage to Joy Division's enduring legacy while inviting listeners to explore new interpretations of their timeless classics.

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Marshall TITUS

Take A Chance On The Feeling (7")

Cat: PP 107. Rel: 12 Feb 24

Disco/Nu-Disco

Take A Chance (3:54)

Take A Chance (alternate) (4:11)

Review: February is the month of love and so it is fitting that a new 7" drops from our much loved Washington DC label Peoples Potential Unlimited US. Every bit of lo-fi funk and disco this label deals in comes with a healthy dose of romance and this one from Marshall Titus is another case in point. 'Take A Chance' is full of steamy promise and retro-future 80s synth work over crunchy drums. The vocal is alluring and sensuous and the bassline further pulls you in. On the flip is a more raw and affected alternate version.

Tags: Disco Funk

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Jalen NGONDA

Come Around & Love Me (7")

Daptone US

Cat: DAP 1151. Rel: 29 Jan 24

Soul

Come Around & Love Me (3:04)

What Is Left To Do (3:56)

Review: Jalen Ngonda shares two 7"-incarnated selections from his debut album Come Around and Love Me. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm - disarming packed rooms of rowdy concert-goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. For his studio project, however, Ngonda and his team at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn developed skulful blends, heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with a Motown sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment. Ngonda creates a classic approach that is rooted in the sounds of revered pioneers, without falling into imitation; most symptomatic of this is the beautiful cinematic soul echoer 'What Is Left To Do', a song sure to dazzle for years to come.

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Johnny RUIZ & The ESCAPERS

Sorry (7")

Penrose US

Cat: PRS 1021. Rel: 17 Jan 24

Klassiker/Ska

Sorry (2:19)

Prettiest Girl (2:44)

Review: Hailing from Las Vegas, Johnny Ruiz and the Escapers offer up two sides of haunting group sounds sure to scratch the itches of doo-wop and soul enthusiasts alike. Adorning the a-side is 'Sorry' a stark, creeping, dirge-like ballad with a sparse rhythm track that swings eerily underneath Johnny's sublime lead and the Escapers plaintive harmonies, creating an hypnotic vibe that will have you dropping the needle over and over again. Continuing with the dark vibes but picking up the pace a couple BPMs, 'The Prettiest Girl' brings a measure of hopefulness to the tune, evoking the earnest, lovelorn memories of youth. A must for fans of Nolan Strong and the Diablos Fortune Records output.

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DJ DISCIPLINE

Merry Crisis EP (B-STOCK) (12")

Osman Germany

Cat: OSM 009. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Techno

Hysteria

Just Some

Merry Crisis

Nu Leaves

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve torn & record has light surface marks/scratches, otherwise in excellent working condition***

Given his chosen moniker for this project, you'd expect the music on Robert Dietz's DJ Discipline records to be stern, aggressive and angry. This particular EP - his second under the name for Osman - is certainly tough, but it's actually far funkier, melodious and considered than you might expect. For proof, check out opener "Hysteria", where busy, bouncy beats come cloacked in starry synths and supersonic synthesizer motifs, before admiring the glacial, deep space shimmer of the analogue-rich, hybrid electro/techno number "Just Some". Dietz flips the script on "Merry Crisis", which cleverly wraps bleeping melodies reminiscent of The Age of Love's "Age of Love" around a loose-limbed electro-breaks beat, whole closing cut "Nu Leaves" is a dashing slab of retro-futurist sci-fi techno rich in chiming melodies and ear-pleasing riffs.

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Sam HOSTETTLER / LA LEIF

NX12X (12")

NX-X

Cat: NX 12X. Rel: 11 Jan 24

Experimental/Electronic

Sam Hostettler - "Pointalims" (8:11)

La Leif - "Kyoto" (4:22)

La Leif - "Kimochi" (3:48)

Sam Hostettler - "Opalescence" (9:27)

Review: NX12X is the first in a new series of experimental records from this label and the artists given the keys for the inaugural release are Goldsmiths student and modular synth maestro Sam Hostettler and electronic innovator La Leif who tackle a pair of tracks each. Hostettler's sounds are the moody, heavy ambient atmospheres of 'Pointalims' and the more light and airy li-fi soundscapes of 'Opalescence.' La Leif offers broken beats with a skeletal feel and a burial-style synth aesthetic on 'Kyoto' and then crunchy breaks and fizzing, distorted synth malfunctions of 'Kimochi.'

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Luigi DI VENERE / JULES ETIENNE present SOLIDAIR

Tiger's Eye (B-STOCK) (12")

Cocktail D'Amore Germany

Cat: CDA 035. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Techno

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***

Berlin's Cocktail d'Amore and Tokyo's Ene Records have come together once again to present the music of Solidair. The duo of Cocktail alumni Luigi Di Venere and Jules Etienne present three tracks aimed to induce a dance floor hypnosis. Orgonite (Riding the Waves) does just that, a slow build awash in the ebb and flow of acid tinges, just enough to wet your whistle on a Saturday night. The original mix keeps the skeletal support but throws in a life preserver of 8 bit gaming synthesis. Frisky arps call and respond to each other before making way for sinewy pads to lift off. Tiger's Eye sets itself onto cruising speed incorporating elements of late 90's acid techno with the sleek and smooth clubbing aesthetics of modern day Berlin.

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Nadia STRUIWIGH

Pax Aurora Remixes (12")

Nous Klaer Audio

Cat: OEMOEMENOERMXS 6. Rel: 18 Dec 23

Techno

Nana (Dj Nobu remix) (6:36)

Dreaming About Rollercoasters (Jakojako remix) (4:58)

Organic (Om Unit remix)

Feroit (Julia Gjertsen remix)

Review: Nadia Struiwigh's Pax Aurora was a standout ambient techno LP in 2022, and now Nous Klaer Audio have returned to the project to commission a grip of remixes which respond to the source material in distinctive ways. DJ Nobu takes a delicate, mesmerising approach to 'Nana', while Jakojako plumbs the depths of immersive, feathery techno. With Om Unit and Julia Gjertsen representing with equally hypnotic, elegant versions on the flip as well, this is the perfect example of a remix EP which truly adds weight to the original release.

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The BELLES

Melvin (reissue) (7")

Cat: NUM 726LP. Rel: 14 Dec 23

Psych/Garage Rock

Melvin (2:30)

Come Back (2:25)

Review: First came the digital exclusive, then the 7" repress. This newly reissued Numero version of The Belles' 'Melvin' is a throwback to the 1966 garage rock riffer by the all-girl group, known for their releases on two released Tiara Records around that time. A monologuing, excitable song, 'Melvin' hears the girls pine after one local stud, Melvin, who visits the narrator at midnight. The track is flanked by 'Come Back' and 'Unchained Melody', an instrumental jumper and a waltzing paean for Melvin's love, respectively.

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Junior SCAIFE

When My Heart Beats (7")

Penrose US

Cat: PRS 1022. Rel: 11 Dec 23

Soul

When My Heart Beats (2:17)

Moment To Moment (3:08)

Review: On his debut 45, Junior Scaife shows us he's a vocal heavyweight, whose prowess on the mic is tantamount to the pen. Backed by house band The Penrose Scholars and co-written by producer Anthony Masino, 'When My Heart Breaks' is a bouncy stepper with feel-good vibes and groove in equal measure, serving up a Brenton Wood-esque blast of sunshine and soul. On the flip is 'Moment To Moment', a gorgeous, bluesy ballad with a vocal performance that transcends the trappings of lesser tunes, giving it a depth and seriousness that takes you by the heart and mind to a place where longing and love reign supreme.

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PALE JAY

My Dirty Desire (limited 7")

Cat: KCR 129. Rel: 07 Dec 23

Broken Beat/Nu Jazz/Nu Soul

My Dirty Desire (3:28)

Dreaming In Slow Motion (2:54)

Review: Pale Jay's latest album, Bewilderment, is once again picked apart for this new single package on Karma Chief. It features two cuts from a record which again showcased his ability to craft rich sonic tapestries that are a mix of pure bliss and deep introspection. If you haven't heard it, you should, and you will want to after hearing these two singles. The A-side is a slow disco gem for extroverts and the flip has a lovely falsetto vocal over some nice and dusty rhythms. It's got pulsing bass but laid back groove and is a perfect soul sound for those who like to dream.

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LOS SOSPECHOS

Jano's Revenge (limited green marbled vinyl 7")

Cat: CLMNLP 108. Rel: 07 Dec 23

Jazz

Jano's Revenge (2:15)

Mirror Door (2:33)

Review: Los Sospechos first dropped 'Jano's Revenge' on Colemine back in 2010, and it's since gone on to become a stone-cold classic of heavy funk played by the most discerning DJs. Now it's finally getting a limited repress on green marbled vinyl, giving you a fresh opportunity to savour the sweet, soulful sound and share it with the world. There's a timeless quality to this instrumental and its spiritual cousin 'Mirror Door' on the flip, where the brass section takes the leads and hammers out hooks to sink your teeth into.

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Aaron FRAZER

Bring You A Ring (limited 7")

Cat: CLMN 241. Rel: 07 Dec 23

Soul

Bring You A Ring (3:05)

You Don't Wanna Be My Baby (4:06)

Review: Baltimore-born US songwriter Aaron Frazer's 'Bring You A Ring' has the sort of timeless quality to it that so much of the soul dropped on this label comes with. It is a superbly velvety sound that is both easy to listen to yet hugely emotive. Vocally it celebrates love and connection and is a real heart melter. On the flip side you get something just as groovy in 'You Don't Wanna Be My Baby.' This one has harmonies that float high in the sky and plenty of nice strings to add further richness.

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ALKA REX

Mugen Vugen EP (B-STOCK) (12")

Musique Risquee Canada

Cat: RISQUEE 09. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Minimal/Tech House

Mugen Vugen

Oslee Ushi

Vacu

Ghost Convertibles

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***

Risquée is going back to the beginning and brings us four powerful cut-up tracks from two talented Russians who chill in New York.

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RAZE

Break 4 Luv (B-STOCK) (limited 12")

Champion

Cat: CHAMPCL 003. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Funky/Club House

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***

For our money, early house music - or any house music, for that matter - doesn't get much better than Raze's utterly perfect 'Break 4 Luv.' That rolling bassline never quits, the effortless vocal conveys a sense of romantic yearning we can all relate to and the crispness of the drums just keeps the whole thing bumping next to timeless synth-strings. So we're always going to be glad when it gets reissued as it does here with an Our Tribe club mix which is heavier and little less lumpy with added synth work.

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APHONIA / ANGELS OF POMPEII / ODOPT / LINJA

AVI 002 (B-STOCK) (12")

Avidya

Cat: AVI 002. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Coldwave/Synth

Aphonia - "Burning Fields"

Angels Of Pompeii - "So High"

Odopt - "Athma"

Linja - "Retreat"

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***

For a four track electronic music EP, there's a lot here. Opening with 'Burning Fields' by Aphonia, the uninitiated might expect the whole package to nod to that classic electro sound, highly detailed but lo-fi, packed with dark atmosphere but all about dance floor energy. Skip to track two, though, and Angles of Pompeii present mutant indie-punk-dance in the vein of Detroit Grand Pubahs at their most guitar-y, and minimalistic.

Elsewhere, 'Retreat' is a slow mo maximalist triumph, acid lines flailing over the top of a muffled cacophony of noise that places the emphasis on a lunging, head-nodding bassline. Add 'Athma', Odopt's sinister low end and drum machine tune up that could almost be an accidental piece from the movie They Live and you've got not only a complex release, but one boasting replay value set to last for years after the investment.

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The DELINES

Christmas In Atlantis (limited 7")

Decor

Cat: DECOR 65. Rel: 28 Nov 23

Folk/Americana

Christmas In Atlantis (5:32)

Waiting On A Bus Out Of Dallas (2:41)

San Leandro Lament (3:34)

Review: Recorded in 2022 for the BBC's Gideon Coe show, 'Christmas In Atlantis' is the Portland, Oregon band's first Christmas track; released just in time to battle it out for a Christmas Number 1. Ahead of their fourth LP, for which they will be touring in 2024, the song comes to us as a heart-rending slow funk number, with the sultry, up-close, and breathy vocals of Amy Boone retelling a complex tale of sorrow, conspiracy, casinos, and a restored faith in the Christmas spirit, in spite of it all. The single features two other exclusive tracks that will also not feature on the next album.

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YUSHH

Siro Silo EP (B-STOCK) (140 gram vinyl 12" + insert + sticker)

Well Street

Cat: WSR YSH1. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Techno

Review: ***B-STOCK: Vinyl has light scratches on A-side, otherwise in perfect working order ***

The Well Street label welcomes Yushh for her debut EP. The Pressure Dome label-head (who has previously landed on Facta & K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth as well as Banoffee Pies) brings a mind-altering mix of sounds here. There is sparse and futuristic space techno on 'Kara Arriba' then deeply introspective downbeat on 'Siro Silo'. 'Dough' is a percolating rhythm piece with rubbery bass and dreamy pads while 'OXI Ambigan' floats through space next to fizzing synth details, distant nebulas and alien life forms.

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The LOUNGE SOCIETY

Silk For The Starving EP (B-STOCK) (12" + poster)

Speedy Wunderground

Cat: SWP 003V. Rel: 04 Jan 90

Indie/Alternative

Burn The Heather (3:32)

Television (2:24)

Cain's Heresy (3:47)

Valley Bottom Fever (2:30)

Review: ***B-STOCK: Sleeve damaged but otherwise in excellent condition***

The Lounge Society has been hotly tipped for a while, with plenty of Ones To Watch declarations coming their way at the start of 2021. They have served up super quick selling 7"s like 'Generation Game' which touched on the unrest in American society and then their follow up headed into edgy punk-funk territory, sneering at culture wars and decrying the impact of a class divided society. Now comes 'Cain's Heresym' which takes aim at the negligent political class as well as highlighting the danger inherent in the spread of misinformation and their disdain for celebrity-worshipping. The young English band are heirs apparat to the throne of protest music.

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WESLEY BRIGHT / THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION

Six Minute Mile (7")

Palmetto Street US

Cat: PST 008. Rel: 23 Nov 23

Soul

Six Minute Mile (3:03)

Six Minute Mile (part II) (2:08)

Review: Six Minute Mile has rightly got plenty of attention for its first few outings and their early good work connotes with this eight 7". It's from Ohio's Wesley Bright who has joined forces with The Means of Production and New York's Ben Pirani, and is a lovely mid-tempo roller that reminds of balmy summer nights. The tune comes in two parts and opens with lovely Rhodes chords that are a great foundation for the tenor vocals of Wesley. Then come plenty of irresistible hooks and the rousing vocals sing of love and devotion like all good soul sounds should.

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GA 20

Jolene (limited translucent brown vinyl 7")

Cat: KCR 128C1. Rel: 23 Nov 23

Blues

Jolene (3:58)

Still As The Night (feat Andie Belle) (3:54)

Review: Long-faced Boston blues trio GA-20 deliver a swampy, bluesy take on Dolly Parton's classic, 'Jolene'. While the original Parton number's lyrics dealt in the instantly-memorable theme of a queen bee stealing the singer's beloved - "just because you can" - the original song could nonetheless be accused of obscuring the melancholic feel of the lyrics, by lending them an uptempo dance backing. GA-20 might be credited with fixing that problem here, stripping things back to a lilting blues plod, convincingly reworked into a vintage, boxy, sepia-toned context.

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GRANT

Conceptual Practice EP (B-STOCK) (12")

When The Morning Comes

Cat: WTMC 002. Rel: 01 Jan 90

Deep House

Opportunity (7:37)

Tangible Steps (feat Jesus Gonsev) (6:44)

Golden Wisdom (7:37)

Foward Motion Dub (7:27)

Review: ***B-STOCK: Record sleeve damaged, splits to the top and spine of the outer sleeves, dents to the lower left corners, product in perfect working order***

When The Morning Comes has done a quick job of turning heads by setting out a nice atmospheric deep house sound with its first EP, and now a second effort does the same. This one comes from Grant who lays out an elegant vision across four cuts. 'Opportunity' kicks off with analogue grooves laid down beneath warming pads and loose piano chords. 'Tangible Steps' picks up the pace with a more bristling mix of drums, perc and raw Chicago claps and onto the flip, things get deep once more with the horizontal vibes of 'Golden Wisdom' and more wispy cosmic pads of 'Foward Motion Dub.' Co-produced with the help of Dan Piu.

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MONOPHONICS / KELLY FINNIGAN

Warpaint (limited marbled vinyl 7")

Cat: CLMN 234C1. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Soul

Warpaint (4:38)

Crash & Burn (4:20)

Review: For fans of 60s/70s soul, American Psych-Soul band Monophonics have released another 45 from their acclaimed 2022 album 'Sage Motel'. Frontman and LA native, Kelly Finnigan is the conductor of this train taking the listener through a journey of Bay-area psych guitars, 60s soul trumpets and Motown influences sprinkled here and there, printed on a limited swirled 7" disc. Side B's 'Crash & Burn' is the mellow ballad that succeeds Side A's 'Warpaint', originally the ninth track on the ten-track LP. A sombre, wistful track that sees Finnigan's keyboard skills on full display, the psychedelic elements taking over, having an element of St Vincent's groovy 2021 album 'Daddy's Home' in its warbling synths and hippie-esque percussion. You don't know whether you want to cry to it or get high to it, or both.

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MONOPHONICS

Warpaint (7")

Legere Recordings Germany

Cat: CLMN 234. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Soul

Warpaint (4:39)

Crash & Burn (4:19)

Review: Fans of Tame Impala listen up, American Psych-Soul band Monophonics have released another 45 from their acclaimed 2022 album 'Sage Motel'. Frontman, and LA native, Kelly Finnigan is the conductor of this train taking the listener through a journey of Bay area psych guitars, 60s soul trumpets and Motown influences sprinkled here and there. No better do all these things collide than on Side A's 'Warpaint', the eighth track on the album and predecessor to Side B's slow-jam 'Crash & Burn'. 'Warpaint' is a brassy quick-stepper of a track, featuring all the hallmarks of the jukebox era as Aquiles MagaNa shreds mid-way through. The tumbling drums and big band trumpets give way to a psychedelic breakdown, before picking things up where they left off in a grandiose crescendo.

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Ready Steady Who Six (Live In Paris 1972) (mono)

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The WHO

Ready Steady Who Six (Live In Paris 1972) (mono) (limited 7")

1960s

Cat: REP 052. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Rock

I Can't Explain (2:21)

Summertime Blues (1:03)

Baba O'Riley (5:15)

Relay (8:36)

Review: .There's plenty to talk about with The Who's historic show at Fete De L'Humanite, a huge open-air event hosted by L'Humanite, the main newspaper of the French Communist Party. For starters, on the day - Saturday 9th September, 1972 - an estimated 400,000 people were in attendance, a crowd size that dwarves pretty much anything we can think of today, and remains the band's largest ever gig. Taking to the stage as evening set in, they set to with a typically ferocious set, and four of the most standout pieces for the show are immortalised here on record. Unsurprisingly, that timeless anthem of misspent youth, love, rebellion, and hope for change, 'Baba O'Riley', is a dominant factor, although epic finale 'Relay' is perhaps where the might of their rock 'n' roll juggernaut is most felt here.

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Joel SARAKULA

Pacifico Waves (7")

Cat: LEGO 297. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Soul

Pacifico Waves (3:32)

Lonely Town (3:21)

Review: On his new single 'Pacifico Waves', Joel Sarakula takes the scenic route down a pacific coastline, searching for peace, enlightenment and the perfect sunset. Travelling and searching is nothing new to Sarakula: it's almost his default way of being. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia before swapping oceans to live in the UK and more recently onwards to Gran Canaria: "I've been busy making my islands smaller" he jokes. But the music on 'Pacifico Waves' sounds like none of these places: with its easy drum shuffle, soulful guitar hooks and smooth vocal harmonies it distinctly evokes Southern California. It's such a potent portrait of the West Coast that if not for the contemporary lyrics and some modern production techniques, it could be a long lost hit from an early 80s LA studio band.

Gespielt von: Marco Gallerani

Tags: Balearic Disco | Rock Disco

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Durand JONES & THE INDICATIONS

Too Many Tears (translucent blue vinyl 7")

Cat: CLMN 242C1. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Soul

Too Many Tears (2:12)

Cruisin' To The Parque (3:35)

Review: Colemine Records very much transports us back to another time with this latest lovely offering. It is a deep dive into the work of sophisticated lounge-pop as might be played during dinner at a trendy society ball back in the 60s. It comes from Durand Jones and The Indications and one track off they third album Too Many Tears. It's is one of heartbreak and is lit up by the gorgeous falsetto of Aaron Frazrs on the A-side, who tells s tale of betrayal. On the flip is a sweet soul sound soaked up by new school fans with an alternative indie an experimental sound from Y La Bomba led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza.

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Too Many Tears (7")

Cat: CLMN 242. Rel: 16 Nov 23

Soul

Too Many Tears (2:12)

Cruisin' To The Parque (3:34)

Review: The A-side of this new 45 from Colemine can be described as sophisticated lounge-pop for dinnertime at a hip debutante ball in 1962. Featuring a track off of Durand Jones & The Indications' third LP, 'Too Many Tears' depicts a story of heartbreak, with Aaron Frazer's silky falsetto mournfully painting a scene of betrayal. The B-side has gone on to become a theme tune for a whole new generation of sweet soul lovers: featuring Y La Bomba, a Latin indie alternative/experimental band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Luz Elena Mendoza, the track is an homage to lowriders across the globe. A heater of a 45. Let's cruise....

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Badda Than Them (limited 12")

Nu Look

Cat: NUL 017. Rel: 13 Nov 23

Roots/Lovers Rock

Badda Than Them (3:23)

Me & You (3:27)

Version (3:25)

Review: Martin James Ziggy Norman Riley deiced that he would be known as Jimmy Riley when in recording more. The Jamaican singer worked solo but also as part of the Sensations. Here he worked with producer Freddie McGregor on a contemporary lovers rock jam that was originally released back in 1993. 'Badda Than Them' has great patois vocals over fresh production that has clean digital synths over clipped beats and plenty of swaggering and original dub style bass weight. On the flip you get two different versions that tweak and tease out different elements from the original.

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Too Far Gone (7")

Cat: ES 088LP. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Disco/Nu-Disco

Too Far Gone (radio edit) (4:32)

Everybody's Problem (radio edit) (5:00)

Review: This is one of those disco holy grails that doesn't even need to convince you of its worth, and its no surprise original copies have been so coveted for so long. Chicago's Magic Touch label was a low key affair, but jams like this ensure its impact remains strong to this day as LaJohn and Sheela lay down the feeling in no uncertain terms. 'Too Far Gone' is a smouldering, bittersweet track which deserves to reach as many soulful heads as possible, so this tasty remaster courtesy of Numero couldn't come soon enough.

Gespielt von: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space

Tags: Disco Funk | Jazz Funk

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Too Far Gone (translucent blue vinyl 7")

Cat: ES 088LPC1. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Disco/Nu-Disco

Too Far Gone (radio edit) (4:34)

Everybody's Problem (radio edit) (5:01)

Review: LaJohn and Sheila's 'Too Far Gone' is an otherworldly disco cut from the Chicago label Magic Touch, which is benefitting from a reissue spotlight courtesy of Numero. The track was unearthed by Mr Peabody for a BBE compilation a long way back, but finally the tune is getting its own proper outing thanks to this tidy little 7", which comes in clear blue on this edition. Some tracks are holy grails for more than their scarcity, and this is truly one of those perfect records that everyone will want in their lives for all time once they clap ears on it.

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Tags: Disco Funk

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ChiCAGO (Is My Chicago) (7")

Cat: ES 089LP. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Funk

Chi-C-A-G-O (Is My Chicago) (radio edit) (4:46)

Sexy Lady (radio edit) (4:37)

Review: Numero are taking a look through the cult Chicago label Magic Touch and dusting down some of the most coveted releases from their archives, starting with this smokin' hot joint from Light Touch Band. It's a record of two halves which kicks off with the laid back rap of 'ChiCAGO (Is My Chicago)', a funky-as-hell jam which pays tribute to the Windy City in fine style. The flip is the real gem though, as 'Sexy Lady' swerves into P-funk flavoured waters with dazzling results. The OG copies of this record were changing hands for crazy money, so don't hang around while this one's in reach.

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Tags: Disco Funk

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Chicago (Is My Chicago) (translucent yellow vinyl 7")

Cat: ES 089LPC1. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Funk

Chicago (Is My Chicago) (radio edit) (4:56)

Sexy Lady (radio edit) (4:39)

Review: Take a trip back into the underground of early 80s Chicago and the raw, brilliant sound of the Magic Touch label. Numero have taken on the task of picking up some of the label's most sought-after jams and giving them a fresh pressing, and this sure shot from the Light Touch Band is a fine place to start. This is a record which offers two very different vibes depending on what you're after, as the A side slips into a feel-good, funked up rap joint celebrating all things Windy City and the B side takes a surprise turn into wild-eyed P-funk territory. The diggers and sharks have been circling this one for a long time - let it reach the people so they can all get down to the unreal sounds.

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Tags: Disco Funk

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Why Do I Love You (7")

Cat: ES 090. Rel: 09 Nov 23

Disco/Nu-Disco

Why Do I Love You (Red Greg radio edit)

Why Do I Love You (instrumental radio edit)

Review: Here comes Red Greg with a joyous edit from his coffers, presented on the run of Magic Touch reissues currently surfacing on Numero. Magic Touch was a cult label in Chicago which carried some incredible, rare tracks from the city and nearby up until 1984. The finest of these have been out of reach of the average Joe for a long time, and finally now cuts like Andy Brown's swooning, string-laden disco stomper 'Why Do I Love You' are getting back out there. For this particular release Greg was called on to offer his edit services and of course he does right by the original, bringing the best out of the track to ensure it lands the best it can when you take it for a spin.

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