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Cabaret Voltaire - Chance Versus Causality (Mute)

3 September 2019

After forty-years, Cabaret Voltaire release Chance Versus Causality, an album of electronic magnificence.

Drowning Effect - Drowning Effect (Vibraphone)

2 September 2019

Drowning Effect comes out as a stunningly strident and original debut in an already overcrowded genre.

The Blackheart Orchestra – Mesmeranto (Esoteric Antenna/Cherry Red Records)

2 September 2019

The next long-player by The Blackheart Orchestra titled Mesmeranto drops to earth 11th of October. Already the temperature gauges for the ultra prowess are hitting a high. 

The Awakening - Back To Wonderland (Intervention Arts)

2 September 2019

As The Awakening release a new video and single “Back To Wonderland”, vocalist Ashton Nyte commences a tour across Europe.

Beauty In Chaos Ft. Wayne Hussey & Rolan Bolan - 20th Century Boy (33.3 Music Collective)

1 September 2019

Michael Ciravolo’s Beauty In Chaos return with a new video featuring Rolan Bolan and Wayne Hussey.

Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps (Park the Van Records)

Oh, Rose – While My Father Sleeps (Park the Van Records)

31 August 2019

Olivia Rose taps into dark places of the soul with well-tuned empathy.

The Damned - Black Is The Night: The Definitive Anthology (BMG)

30 August 2019

The Damned announce a questionable compilation in Black Is The Night ; The Definive Anthology

Killing Eve - The Demos May 2019 (Self Released) 

29 August 2019

New outfit Killing Eve, the latest project by Andy Cousin and Anne Marie Hurst , present a Demo Ep along with interest of what is to come.

Death Valley Girls - Dream Cleaver (Suicide Squeeze Records)

28 August 2019

Death Valley Girls return with a new single of incendiary ear candy in “Dream Cleaver”.

New Model Army - From Here (earMUSIC)

27 August 2019

New Model Army unleash album number 15, From Here, an album of ideas, executed beautifully.

Klammer - Being Boiled (Under Dogz Records)

26 August 2019

Klammer give an insight to the future with the release of “Being Boiled”

Young Goats - Goat Life Vol. 1 (Self-Released)

25 August 2019

The production could use a little more polishing, but over all Goat Life Vol. 1 shows a duo that easily could ascend to the ranks of similar artists like Drake with more time.

Ikebe Shakedown, Kings Left Behind

Ikebe Shakedown - Kings Left Behind (Colemine Records)

23 August 2019

The impeccable groove carries forth with a lesson in the sovereignty of instrumental funk-bent Soul.

The K's - Aurora (Creation23)

23 August 2019

Today, August 23, pre-order begins for the upcoming single by the band to watch, The K’s and their incendiary “Aurora”.

Rude Audio - Street Light Interference (Zirkus Records)

21 August 2019

London-based electronic pioneers Rude Audio have just released their debut album Street Light Interference, a release which is both blissful and atmospheric

Ride - This Is Not a Safe Place (Wichita Recordings)

20 August 2019

Ride return, delivering their sixth album, and second since their 2014 reunion, This Is Not a Safe Place at times surpasses their previous release.

Mister Rogers - It's Such a Good Feeling (Omnivore), Johnny Costa Plays Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (Omnivore)

19 August 2019

Kids from ages one to at least 53 will welcome these utterly charming companion albums featuring Fred Rogers’ gentle truths and Johnny Costa’s sometimes-mellow, sometimes-stunning jazz piano.

Versus - Ex Voto

Versus - Ex Voto (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)

19 August 2019

After nine years of radio silence, Versus have proven still very much electrified and full of life.

Various Artists - Lux And Ivy Dig The Beatniks (Cherry Red Records)

19 August 2019

Dug straight from The Cramps own collection of rare singles comes Lux And Ivy Dig The Beatniks

Massive Attack - Massive Attack vs Mad Professor Part II | Mezzanine Remix Tapes (UME)

18 August 2019

Massive Attack Announce Previously Unreleased Mad Professor Dub Version of Mezzanine on Vinyl

Rose McDowall & Shawn Pinchbeck - Gem (Glass Modern) 

16 August 2019

Rose McDowall & Shawn Pinchbeck are set to release “Gem”, a peek into their upcoming joint venture, the Far From The Apple Tree soundtrack

The Rolling Stones - Rock and Roll Circus limited deluxe edition (Abkco)

15 August 2019

Rock and Roll Circus may have been initially shelved, but today it stands as a colorful time capsule of the Rolling Stones’ youthful days and vibrant reminder of popular music’s cultural power in the late ‘60s.

Soundgarden 35 – Badmotorfinger, Superunknown, Down on the Upside 2xLP reissues (A&M/Universal)

15 August 2019

Universal celebrates the Seattle heavyweight’s 35th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of its Superunknown LP with 180-gram, colored double-vinyl reissues of band’s three most influential albums.

The Rolling Stones - Bridges to Bremen (Eagle Vision)

15 August 2019

A clutch of then-fresh songs are testament to the notion that the Glimmer Twins had gas in the tank as a songwriting team during the ‘90s. After 21 years in the vault, Bridges to Babylon is a worthy addition for those who love the Rolling Stones’ eternal road show.

Janet Jackson - Control LP reissue (A&M, UMe)

15 August 2019

With her third solo album, Janet Jackson declared fierce independence from her famous brothers and launched true control of her own musical identity.

Konk - The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988 (Futurismo)

15 August 2019

On October 4, Futurismo will celebrate New York fusion pioneers Konk with the release of The Magic Force Of Konk 1981-1988

Andy Michaels - Incendiary Heart (Self-Released)

14 August 2019

Incendiary Heart is a beautifully-produced work of love, and it’s an album that will cut straight to the listener’s heart as Andy Michaels is celarly singing from his own.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Infest The Rats' Nest (Flightless) 

13 August 2019

The King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard  upcoming album Infest the Rats’ Nest is a more hardcore, nostalgic approach with a foothold in the eighties, and that early noise of thrash metal

The Murder Capital - When I Have Fears (Human Season)

13 August 2019

On August 16, Irish quintet The Murder Capital release their highly anticipated debut album When I Have Fears.

Bon Iver - i,i  (Jagjaguwar)

12 August 2019

Bon Iver deliver i,i, a social commentary soaked masterwork that continues the trend of quality

Roger Daltrey - The Who's Tommy Orchestral (UMe)

9 August 2019

Roger Daltrey has sung enduring classics like “Pinball Wizard” and “See Me, Feel Me” from the 1969 rock opera Tommy too many times to count. However, he has never performed the material in quite the way that Who fans can hear on for The Who’s Tommy Orchestral.

Jeff Buckley - Grace 25th Anniversary Releases (Columbia/Legacy Recordings)

9 August 2019

The late Jeff Buckley’s seminal Grace will be celebrated with a mammoth release onto streaming services August 23.

Fangclub - Vulture Culture (Vertigo) 

9 August 2019

Irish based Fangclub release their highly anticipated second album

The Pooh Sticks - The Pooh Sticks 7” Box Set (Optic Nerve)

8 August 2019

Legendary alternative band The Poo Sticks are set to re-release the very rare Poo Sticks Singles Box Set

Ladytron - Far From Home - Night Versions (!K7) 

8 August 2019

Ladytron announce a new remix EP, “Far From Home – Night Versions”

David J with Asia Argento & Anton Newcombe - Migena & the Frozen Roses (Glass Modern) 

6 August 2019

David J offers a further insight into his upcoming album Missive To An Angel From The Halls Of Infamy with the single release “Migena & the Frozen Roses”.

Eric George - Where I Start (Self-Released)

3 August 2019

George has done an amazing job breathing new life into these songs, especially the beautiful, dreamy “Heart Of The Matter.”

Strip Search Tramp - Assume The Position (Self-Released)

1 August 2019

Strip Search Tramp are a five-piece collective who are intent on branding your brain with their unique punk inspired manifesto.

Future Pilot AKA - Orkestra Digitalis (Glass Modern)

30 July 2019

On September 13, Future Pilot AKA will unleash Orkestra Digitalis, a recording which holds that unique appeal of challenging the listener.

Sleater-Kinney - The Center Won't Hold (Mom + Pop Music)

29 July 2019

Sleater-Kinney’s upcoming release The Center Won’t Hold is Eleven-tracks from the musical soul of third wave feminism, digging their heels in and straddling the airwaves with addictive power-rock.

The Flaming Lips — King’s Mouth:Music & Songs (Warner Bros.)

28 July 2019

The Flaming Lips return with King’s Mouth, a mammoth beast trying to stumble into the territory of brilliance.

Carole King – Live at Montreux 1973 (Eagle Vision)

27 July 2019

After 46 years in the vault, Eagle Vision is releasing Carole King’s landmark 1973 performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival for the first time.

Tanya Gallagher - One Hand On My Heart (Self-Released)

26 July 2019

One Hand On My Heart is a heavy listen that demands full emotional investment on the part of the listener, but the honesty and depth in the music also make it one of the truest statements in the genre for quite some time.

Ummagma - Compass (Leonard Skully Records)

26 July 2019

Ummagma release the long awaited Compass album today, an electrifying inner-journey to a musical Mecca

black midi - Schlagenheim (Rough Trade Records)

25 July 2019

The oddities become addictive on the black midi debut album Schlagenheim

Fad Gadget - The Best Of Fad Gadget (Mute)

25 July 2019

The genius and influence of the late Frank Tovey and Fad Gadget are celebrated with the vinyl issue of The Best Of Fad Gadget

The Replacements - Dead Man’s Pop 4CD/1LP Deluxe + Cassette (Rhino)

22 July 2019

On September 27th, The Replacements will issue the 4CD/1Lp boxed set Dead Man’s Pop, presenting their original vision for 1989’s Don’t Tell A Soul.

The Man Who by Travis

Travis - The Man Who (20th Anniversary Edition) / Live at Glastonbury ‘99 (Craft Recordings)

21 July 2019

“This pair of releases will please fans and should draw in new listeners who’ve only heard a song or two.”

Shakespears Sister - Singles Party (1988-2019) ( London Music Stream)

21 July 2019
Shakespears Sister reform reinvigorated, releasing Singles Party (1988-2019) along with two brand new tracks, three decades after their first explosive album.

Matthew Sweet - Kimi Ga Suki * Raifu (Glass Modern)

15 July 2019

One of Matthew Sweet’s most acclaimed pieces of work gets a release proper. Kimi Ga Suki * Raifu is upon us now to enjoy in full, and music this good is always worth waiting for.