Selected for you by Marco and Gabs.
Lara Jones - Divided EP
(Lara Jones Music, 2024)
This new EP, “Divided”, is another fine example of what Lara Jones calls “playful and provocative”. In contrast, the Fig EP drew from themes of sex, sensuality and loss. The record is about “turning dance floor sounds into protest songs. Addressing subjects that affect us all – the highly polarised state of our politics and our conflicted inner and outer selves”.
LSDXOXO - DOGMA
(F.A.G. & Because Music, 2024)
DOGMA, released by Fantasy Audio Group, can be considered LSDXOXO's official debut and comes after a period of "healing and self-discovery".
Neil Cowley Trio - Entity
(Hide Inside Records, 2024)
This music and this band exercise human interaction and the inherent joy that that brings. A manifest reminder of the benefits of communal activity.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party - Chain of Light
(WOMAD Music, 2024)
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan again displays his musical inventiveness, blending the popular Qawwali (devotional Sufi) form with elements of the highly classical vocal tradition known as khyal (Persian for imagination), a style once enjoyed only by the elite. This musical fusion draws on various lyrical material, appealing to Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and atheists.
Pearl & The Oysters - Planet Pearl
(Stones Throw Records, 2024)
It is a whimsical journey through spacey jazz-pop and "depressed disco," blending retro vibes with futuristic sounds. As castaway space explorers marooned on Earth, the duo navigates themes like family illness and neurodivergence with playful, lighthearted melodies.
Tristwch Y Fenywod - Tristwch Y Fenywod
(Night School, 2024)
Intense, brooding beauty. A haunting and experimental debut that blends Welsh-language goth with eerie, avant-garde folk. Featuring dual zither, electronic drums, and bass, the trio craft a darkwave. Stark, martial rhythms and spiralling vocals create a chilling and hypnotic atmosphere.
LICE - Third Time At The Beach
(AD 93, 2024)
An ambitious, three-part sonic journey blending rock, techno, and minimalism. The Bristol quartet explores humanity’s evolving understanding of the world, from childhood innocence to existential reevaluation. Featuring astronauts, cavemen, and dinosaurs, the album challenges listeners with its inventive sound and bold concept.
Hysteria Temple Foundation - Hypnostra
(HTFRECORDS, 2024)
Do you like the jungle? Hypnotic, floor-focused sound further, blending trippy rhythms with futuristic ritual vibes. This release deepens their signature mix of industrial beats and polyrhythmic elements, creating a mesmerizing sonic journey for listeners.