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Eden AURELIUS

Plateau (12")

co:clear

Cat: COCLEAR 001. Rel: 09 Apr 24

Plateau (5:50)

Want 2 (4:57)

Slow Moving Bodies (2:37)

Want 2 (Purelink remix) (5:31)

Review: Three lovely, carefully terraformed dub tekno sketches from new co:clear recruit Eden Aurelius. Both in title and soundworld, these pieces strongly evoke slow-panning aerial shots of undulating terrain, gusts of wind through glistening skyscrapers and diffused sunlight through striated cloud. A stretch maybe - but a stretch informed by years of dub techno semiotics from precursors like Rod Modell and Pub, whose visually evocative sonic staging doubtless laid some of the groundwork for records like this. There's a formalism and orthodoxy to Aurelius' work, marking it apart from the glut of neu-ambient ASMR-scapes from labels such as INDEX and 3XL. Take the cathartic pulse of title track 'Plateau', for instance, which deftly weaves cavernous swathes of vocals and band-passed chord stabs into something that would sound equally at home on SUED or echospace. Real nice.

Played by: Thomas wood

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BUKIMISHA

Bukimisha Are Go! (limited CD)

BKM

Cat: BSXCD 9160. Rel: 25 Apr 24

Thunderbirds Main Title (Japanese version)

International Rescue Team (From The Episode "Trapped In The Sky")

Penelope's Close Call (From The Episode "The Perils Of Penelope")

New York's Horror (From The Episode "Terror In New York City")

The Activities Of The Jet "Mogura" (From The Episode "Pit Of Peril")

Launch The No.4 Missile (From The Episode "Day Of Disaster")

Zero X's Journey (From The Episode "Thunderbirds Are Go")

Thunderbird 6 Suite

Tracy Island

Thunderbids End Title

Thunderbirds Main Title (original version)

Thunderbirds Song (Full Japanese version)

Thunderbirds March

Bukushima Are Go! (version 2)

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Madeleine COCOLAS

Bodies (CD)

Room 40 Australia

Cat: RM 4228. Rel: 24 Apr 24

Bodies I

Drift

The Creek

A Current Runs Through

Exhale

Bodies II

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Acid Test 09 1 (10th Anniversary Edition)

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DONATO DOZZY / TIN MAN

Acid Test 09 1 (10th Anniversary Edition) (12")

Acid Test/Absurd US

Cat: ACIDTEST 091. Rel: 16 Apr 24

Test 7 (7:54)

Test 3 (vocal version) (7:13)

Test 2 (8:05)

Test 3 (7:10)

Review: The now ten year old 'Acid Test 09' sees a special tenth Anniversary Edition repress with a new vocal mix of the track 'Test 3'. The original EP, released in 2014, saw acid nomad Tin Man team up with techno dreamweaver Donato Dozzy for three slices of deep acid and dubby, bleepy ambient; this special anniversary version adds a surprise new vocal mix on the A2, with either Dozzy or Tin Man himself gracing the beats with a set of carefree, moony phonic impressions, lyrically concerning the object of his affections looking oh so good on the dancefloor. We already know and love the rest; it's up to you to put the new addition to the test.

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EVANTON

Better Days EP (12")

Gamine Spain

Cat: GMN 07. Rel: 19 Apr 24

Better Days (4:18)

Movin' On (4:16)

That's The Break (3:53)

Silver Dawn (4:13)

Far Beyond (5:08)

Tags: Hi-NRG | Italo Disco | Electrofunk

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GI

Live At Worm Turns (limited cassette + MP3 download code)

Beyond the Bridge Netherlands

Cat: BTB 005. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Track 1 (20:40)

Track 2 (19:09)

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JUSTICE

Hyperdrama (CD)

Because Music France

Cat: BEC 5613372. Rel: 25 Apr 24

Neverender

Generator

Afterimage

One Night/All Night

Dear Alan

Incognito

Mannequin Love

Moonlight Rendez-vous

Explorer

Muscle Memory

Harpy Dream

Saturnine

The End

Review: In recent interviews, Justice explained that fourth album Hyperdrama - the wildly successful French duo's first for seven years - was born out of the idea of getting elements of disco, funk and electronic music to "fight with each other" (rather than smoother co-existence). Given the forthright and sometimes abrasive nature of their work, it's an idea in keeping with their career to date. Musically, what we get is a mixture of their usual electroclash and rave-inspired riffs and motifs, and basslines, strings and other instrumentation rooted in black dance music of the 1970s and '80s. When the fusion lands - as it does much of the time - it's a unique and thrilling fusion. For proof, check Tama Impala hook-up 'One Night/All Night', the Italo disco/jazz-funk/electro-house fusion of 'Incognito', and the wonderful slow-boogie mutation 'Saturine'.

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The Broadcast Collection 1970-1981 (remastered)

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KRAFTWERK

The Broadcast Collection 1970-1981 (remastered) (5xCD)

Cult Legends

Cat: CL 94960. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Vom Himmel Hoch (CD1: Soest 1970 - Karussell Der Jugend, Soest, Germany, November 15, 1970)

Ruckzuck

Stradovarius

Megaherz

Kometenmelodie (CD2: King Biscuit radio 1975 - live On King Biscuit Flower Hour At Ebbets Field, Denver, CO, USA, May 20 1975)

Autobahn

Morgenspaziergang (part 1 - Kling-Klang)

Morgenspaziergang (part 2 - Tanzmusik)

Kling-Klang (CD3: BBC Broadcast In Concert 1975 - live At Fairfield Halls, Croydon, England, September 21, 1975)

Tongebirge

Tanzmusik

Ruckzuck

Prog Im Himmel/Kometenmelodie 1

Die Sonne, Der Monde, Die Sterne

Kometenmelodie 2

Autobahn

Mitternacht

Introduction (CD4: Utrecht 1981 - live At Muziekcentrum Vredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands, December 10, 1981)

Nummern (Numbers)

Computerwelt (Computer World)

Metropolis

Das Model (The Model)

Geigerzahler (Geiger Counter)/Radioaktivitat (Radioactivity)

Computer Liebe (Computer Love)

Autobahn

Taschenrechner (Pocket Calculator)

Nummern (Numbers) (Captain video 81 part 1 - live At Captain video, Paris, France, July 6, 1981)

Computerwelt (Computer World)

Heim Computer (Home Computer)

Computer Liebe (Computer Love)

Das Model (The Model)

Neonlicht (Neon Lights) (CD5: Captain video 81 part 2 - live At Captain video, Paris, France, July 6, 1981)

Geigerzahler (Geiger Counter)/Radioaktivitat (Radioactivity)

Die Stimme Der Energie (The Voice Of Energy)/Uran (Uranium)/Die Sonne, Der Monde, Die Sterne/Ohm Sweet Ohm

Autobahn

Spiegelsaal (The Hall Of Mirrors)

Mitternacht/Schaufensterpuppen (Showroom Dummies)

Trans Europa Express (Trans-Europe Express)/Metall Auf Metall (Metal On Metal)/Abzug

Taschenrechner (Pocket Calculator)

Die Roboter (The Robots)

It's More Fun To Compute

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MARINE EYES

To Belong (hand-numbered CD limited to 200 copies)

Past Inside The Present US

Cat: PITP 42CD. Rel: 11 Apr 24

To Belong

Hushed

Timeshifting

Bridges

Cemented

Of The West

Suddenly Green

Mended Own

All You Give (For Ash)

Bluest

Night Palms Sway

In The Spaces

To Belong (reprise)

Call & Answer

Catching Light

Into Change

Review: What does it mean To Belong? Cynthia Bernard aka. Marine Eyes only begins to scratch the surface of this question on her latest ambient record (yet leaps a great deal forward in wrestling with it nonetheless), following up her prior effort 'Chamomile' with a distinctly beauteous fortnight of forenoon drones, all of which spur the realization that "belonging is everywhere and nowhere". Belonging is indeed a kind of ephemeral longing of being than can only ever be partly grasped, attained. Through its looping washes of warmed, brackish, padded backwash - not to mention its many bass-undergirded angel choirs - the likes of 'Timeshifting', 'Bridges' and 'Mended Own' stand out as such revelatory highlights, all contributing to an incredible album of sonic diaristic reflection, in which every sound sticks out clearly yet plays its proper part in a humble, rose-smelling gestalt.

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MARINE EYES

To Belong (hand-numbered 7" + insert + MP3 download code limited to 200 copies)

Past Inside The Present US

Cat: PITP 42. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Hushed (2:06)

Of The West (1:40)

Bluest (1:46)

Call & Answer (2:27)

Review: The limited 7" edition of Marine Eyes' latest full-length ambient record 'To Belong' hears a distilling of the original fourteen-track record down to just four selections. Though every track on the digital version of the album works in its own right, the choice on offer here - 'Hushed', 'Of The West', 'Bluest' and 'Call & Answer' - are particularly deserving of the study on wax. Something static, nigh time-crystalline is achieved on the B2, with its held root note evincing something of the quality of an infinite dream; the A1 recalls some mix of DJ Healer, Malibu or David Motion with its three note tenor-pad lilt; the A2 gets at the best of both worlds, sounding like a paradisiacal bathhouse vision set in slow motion; the B1 is the tensest, opting for a moodier key, but its reversed guitar taps and sustained choir-synth working in a no less lachrymose aesthetic.

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MUSEUM OF LOVE

After Us (purple vinyl 7")

DFA US

Cat: DFA 2711. Rel: 25 Apr 24

After Us (3:11)

Look Of Disgust (3:03)

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N8NOFACE / PLANET B

Torture ('battery' blue & red split coloured vinyl 7" limited to 300 copies)

Three G One US

Cat: 31G 141V1. Rel: 24 Apr 24

N8NoFace - "Torture" (1:34)

N8NoFace - "Makes Me Wanna Scream" (1:39)

N8NoFace - "Punk As Fuck" (0:36)

Planet B - "Connective Tissue" (feat Ms Boan) (2:54)

Planet B - "Cumbia Mundial" (feat Ms Boan) (2:41)

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Zound Delta 2 (CD)

Karl Germany

Cat: KR 115CD. Rel: 12 Apr 24

Zound Delta 2

Zound Delta 2 (version)

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Sin Sex & Salvation (remastered) (CD)

Armalyte Industries

Cat: ARMCD 094. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Secret Skin

Fuck Me

Rape Robbery & Violence

Fuck Me Hoghunter

Secret Skin (Sex & Salvation)

Brute (Pig version)

Disobedience (Pig version)

Secret Skin (Pig version)

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Claire ROUSAY

Sentiment (CD)

Thrill Jockey US

Cat: THRILL 610CD. Rel: 18 Apr 24

4pm

Head

It Could Be Anything

Asking For It

Iii

Lover's Spit Plays In The Background

Sycamore Skylight

Please 5 More Minutes (feat Lala Lala)

W Sunset Blvd

Ily2 (feat Hand Habits)

Review: Claire Rousay's Sentiment album is a captivating exploration of poignant emotional landscapes, encompassing themes of loneliness, nostalgia, sentimentality, guilt, and sensuality. Through a blend of experimental and ambient music, Rousay deftly incorporates textural found sounds, sumptuous drones, and candid field recordings to create music that celebrates life's banalities with granular detail. Rousay's vocals and guitar take centre stage, conveying a powerful desire for connection amidst a backdrop of resignation. The album that balances vulnerability with innovation, delivering anthemic yet deeply personal songs that resonate with listeners on an emotional level. Sentiment is a blissfully melancholic and undeniably sensual listening experience.

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SHABAKA

Perceive Its Beauty Acknowledge Its Grace (CD)

Verve

Cat: 6505035. Rel: 11 Apr 24

End Of Innocence

As The Planets & The Stars Collapse

Insecurities

Managing My Breath, What Fear Had Become

The Wounded Need To Be Replenished

Body To Inhabit

I’ll Do Whatever You Want

Living

Breathing

Kiss Me Before I Forget

Song Of The Motherland

Review: Shabaka Hutchings' Perceive Its Beauty is a profound and meditative musical journey that celebrates the richness and grace of African culture. Through a diverse ensemble of renowned musicians, Hutchings invites us to immerse ourselves in a sonic landscape that evokes the beauty and bounty of the Motherland. The album's meditative quality stems from the restraint and collective nature of its creation. The instruments seem to float effortlessly, creating a sonic cloud that carries echoes of Afro-Asian music and the tranquil sounds of nature. Yet, within this understated atmosphere, individual brilliance shines through. The artistry of Jason Moran on the piano and the ethereal voices of Moses Sumney and Eska add layers of nuance and emotional depth. In an era often marked by division and disharmony, Perceive Its Beauty offers a refuge of unity and peace. It invites us to transcend superficial boundaries and embrace the beauty and grace that resides within and around us.

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AI Invasion (12" in die-cut sleeve)

Natural Selection

Cat: NS 005. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Are Human Beings Conscious (4:12)

AI Invasion (4:08)

Robot Dementia (4:34)

Robot Dementia (Somatic Responses remix) (4:49)

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SOLO 500

123 (edits) (7")

Solo 500 US

Cat: SOLO 502. Rel: 18 Apr 24

1-2-3 (Edits) (2:32)

Glass (Drum Breaks edits) (3:32)

Review: SOLO 500 is back on their own self-titled label with the third entry in Galaxy Sound Company's series and again it digs deep into jazz-funk to turn out some killer breaks. Up first is the main theme from 1974's subway hijack movie The Taking Of The Pelham One Two Three and it is one with a funky, jazzy, high-octane sound that has been sampled by Company Flow, Mix Master Mike and many more. On the backside is an edit of a tune from Manfred Mann Chapter Three's self-titled 1969 LP. This one has been famously sampled by The Prodigy. Another great little 7".

Played by: The Allergies

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SOUL SUPREME

Dues & Don'ts (7")

Soul Supreme Netherlands

Cat: SSR 45008. Rel: 11 Apr 24

Dues & Don'ts (4:21)

Fraud Fades (4:53)

Review: Producer Soul Supreme is back with another 7" record, delivering two new phat'uns to that subsection of fans who prefer things on the wonkier side. Following earlier, acclaimed tributes the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla and Mos Def, the new 'Dues and Don'ts' b/w 'Fraud Fades' 45 features two, all-original jazz-funk groovers by the Amsterdam-based keyboardist and producer. The former track burns slowly, carefully building up around a harpsichord improv, Herbie Hancock style, coming heavy-set by a thick and booming drum backing that soon enough late-blossoms into a cinematic, stringed soaring-on-high. The latter track pays complementary homage to the funk drum breaks of yore, with the central drum line around which the track is built echoing Serge Gainsbourg or Clyde Stubblefield, albeit making conspicuous its own electronically sequenced, not entirely live-performed, feel.

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