Back catalogue: Leftfield

Review: This posthumous release offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and music of an enigmatic artist whose haunting voice and unique sound impressed listeners in the late 80s and early 90s. The collection brings together a treasure trove of previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1985 and 1995, showcasing the artist's diverse range that spans new wave, synth-pop and even house music. Each song is infused with her distinctive, smoky vocals, delivering a powerful emotional punch whether it's a haunting ballad or a danceable groove. The album demonstrates the artist's ability to transcend genres, with some tracks offering an updated, new-wave twist on her most iconic hit, while others dive into experimental soundscapes that reflect her creative depth. The compilation is a poignant reminder of her brief but impactful career, as well as the mystery that surrounded her life after her rise to fame. Accompanying the release is a documentary that delves into the artist's journeyifrom her early days as a taxi driver to her rise to cult status, followed by her disappearance from the music scene. This music, long hidden away, offers a powerful reflection on a life marked by both brilliance and tragedy, providing fans and newcomers alike with a chance to experience the full breadth of her artistic legacy. This version is available on 'summertime' green vinyl.

Review: Next month, we will finally get to watch Eva Aridjis's Goodbye Horses, a documentary film exploring the extraordinary life of cult New York artist and singer Q Lazzarus (real name Diane Luckey). This soundtrack album is something of a rarity, as it is mostly made up of unreleased music that the artist recorded - either as a solo performer or as part of Q Lazzarus & The Resurrection - between the mid 1980s and 1995. Alongside contrasting takes on her peerless 'Goodbye Horses', the two-disc set includes a Compass Point style dub disco cover of George Gershwin classic 'Summertime', nods to early house music culture ('Hellfire', 'My Mistake'), a gaggle of proto-alt-rock numbers ('Bang Bang', 'I See Your Eyes'), and a stunning, power ballad style reinterpretation of 'Heaven' by Talking Heads.

Review: This posthumous release unveils a remarkable collection of previously unreleased tracks from an elusive artist who captured the attention of listeners in the late 80s and early 90s with her smoky, distinctive vocals and genre-defying sound. This album spans various styles with some tracks reimagining her most iconic hit in a new-wave style while others explore experimental soundscapes, showcasing the depth of her creativity. The album serves as a poignant reminder of her brief yet impactful career, marked by mystery and enigma after her sudden disappearance from the music scene. Alongside the release, a documentary offers an intimate look into her lifeifrom her early years as a taxi driver to her rise to cult status, and ultimately, her disappearance. This long-hidden music now provides a powerful reflection on the artist's life, blending brilliance and tragedy. Fans and newcomers alike will appreciate the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of her artistic legacy. The release comes on black vinyl.