Releases – February 2024

A treasure trove of recordings from British producer Fran Ashcroft that defies time with revolutionaryAI technology. Ashcroft ingeniously constructs a sonic bridge spanning fifty years, connecting hispresent day self with echoes of his past. In The Songs That Never Were, old and new harmonize in atruly innovative yet delightfully vintage experience. From his very first recording, the groovy“Cabdriver,” to the cheeky piano-based gem “Waiting For The Britpop Revival,” this album deliversintrigue from the very first note to its final cut ...

Bedsit Poets make their long-awaited return after over a decade with their third album, All RoadsLead Me Back. The songwriting partnership of Amanda Thorpe and Edward Rogers has crafted amemorable album that retains the signature “heartaches and harmonies” that MOJO magazine aptlydescribed. Infused with elements of electronica and lounge vibes, it blends seamlessly with Englishfolk and the late seventies NYC scene, proving that the past can be reinvigorated with a fresh twist.1. Come See About Me2. London Town3. Pelican Club4 ...

“Art” is a riveting collaboration between LA’s virtuosos Matt Tecu and Fernando Perdomo,encapsulating the raw energy of live recording and frenetic songwriting into an electrifying studiosession. Renowned drummer Tecu, known for his dynamic performances alongside legends like NeilYoung and Fiona Apple, synergizes with the prodigious Perdomo, dubbed ‘The millennial answer toTodd Rundgren’ by LA Weekly. Their combined mastery conjures a soundscape that fuses ’70s guitartones, mellotrons, and groovy rhythms, journeying through time to bridge nostalgic tones with avantgarde innovation. Having already ...

This might be Americana. It might be something else altogether. Not everyone involved is an American. Some of the songs are about the South. Some are not. In the end, it’s all about roots. Where are they? What are they? How does the music grow out of them? Those are the good questions. The answers are always in the music and the lyrics. West End brings the answers to vinyl. Not afraid to rock, with a proper dose of twang and a foundation set ...

This is The Skints best selling albumFor Fans Of The Interrupters, Sublime, Rancid, Bob Marley, The SpecialsGENRE: ReggaeBARCODE: 5024545635720RELEASE DATE: 02/02/2024 ...

Jaya The Cat are a US band from Boston now based in Amsterdam with a loyal worldwide following. The Cava of Reggae bands. Touring constantly, they play an original mix of reggae, punk rock and ska music, from booze fuelled anthems to chilled out dance tracks to political commentary.GENRE: Reggae/Punk/SkaBARCODE: 5024545642728RELEASE DATE: 02/02/2024 ...

Jaya The Cat are a US band from Boston now based in Amsterdam with a loyal worldwide following. Touring constantly, they play an original mix of reggae, punk rock and ska music, from booze fuelled anthems to chilled out dance tracks to political commentaryGENRE: Reggae/Punk/SkaBARCODE: 7103358291977RELEASE DATE: 02/02/2024 ...

Petrol Girls are a radical feminist hardcore band making waves across the European and UK punk scenes. The band are constantly on tour across the UK and Europe and are gaining great press and interest along the wayGENRE: Punk/Hardcore/PostpunkBARCODE: 689492176228RELEASE DATE: 02/02/2024 ...

Riskee & The Ridicule have been storming the UK punk scene for the past 2 years. This is their first proper albumGENRE: Reggae/Punk/SkaBARCODE: 5024545858822RELEASE DATE: 02/02/2024 ...

– Epic, massive doom with nods to Candlemass, Bolt Thrower, My Dying Bride and Iron Maiden!– Los Angeles doom crew Stygian Crown returns with their long-awaited sophomore album, Funeral for a King, a formidable LP built upon the foundation of epic doom and death metal.– Cover Artwork by Kris VerwimpTRACKLIST1. Funeral For A King2. Bushido3. Scourge Of The Seven Hills4. Let Thy Snares Be Planted5. The Bargain6. Where The Candle Always Burns7. Blood Red Eyes8. Beauty And Terror9. Strait Of MessinaGENRE: Doom ...

– Epic, massive doom with nods to Candlemass, Bolt Thrower, My Dying Bride and Iron Maiden!– Los Angeles doom crew Stygian Crown returns with their long-awaited sophomore album, Funeral for a King, a formidable LP built upon the foundation of epic doom and death metal.– Cover Artwork by Kris Verwimp.– VINYL CONFIGURATION: GATEFOLD, BLACK VINYL, A3 POSTER, INSERT & DOWNLOAD CODETRACKLIST1. Funeral For A King2. Bushido3. Scourge Of The Seven Hills4. Let Thy Snares Be Planted5. The Bargain6. Where The Candle Always Burns7 ...

Originally from the small town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, England, RAIDER is yet another excellent example of how the NWOBHM influenced an entire generation in their awakening to music. Formed in 1983 by Nick Singleton and Mark Grimmett (brother of the charismatic Steve Grimmett, lead singer of GRIM REAPER, LIONSHEART, ONSLAUGHT, etc.), RAIDER tried with its two cassette demo recordings to conquer their space in post-83 British Metal scene. The wave of the garage bands had passed and the public was asking for more quality, ...

Have you ever felt “The Edge Of Knight”? A limited vinyl edition of the horror-themed fulllengthalbum by Los Angeles ’80s band KNIGHTMARE II is coming! Originally released in 1989 by Masque Records (a subsidiary of Azra International), “The Edge Of Knight” is a much desired collector’s item (original copies being sold for over 250 dollars!) and it will now be available in a deluxe edition in 2LP format. Featuring an intense blend of heavy metal and classic horror movie vibes, this rare record straight ...

Second press, smoke on clear vinyl1. The Mourning Star2. A Silent Frequency3. A Pile Of Stone Upon Her GraveGENRE: Progressive/Doom MetalBARCODE: 0806812229758RELEASE DATE: 23/02/2024 ...

Ad Nihilum, Switzerland, is a project created in 2020. First album AN ESCAPE FOR THE GUILTY mixes Atmospheric Black Metal ambience with Doom and Melodic Death Metal, delving into epic, tragic and symphonic music. The concept navigates around the decaying and destruction of nature by humans and the search for salvation.1. A Self‐Made Doom2. Withering Beauty3. Weeping World4. The Unbearable GuiltGENRE: Black/Doom MetalBARCODE: 0806812229697RELEASE DATE: 23/02/2024 ...