March 22nd Newsletter
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  • Ekin Fil – Sleepwalkers
    Ekin Fil – Sleepwalkers
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    the drone-pop consternations of ekin fil emerge through vaporous tone and forlorn, distant song, as if plucked from a dream. these exist on their own accord, moving with their own […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Ekin Fil – Maps
    Ekin Fil – Maps
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    ekin fil continues her quietly complex dream-pop oeuvre on maps. for many years now, this istanbul musician has been writing mysterious and haunting songs, rich in heavy-reverb effects and an [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Neutral – Lagliv
    Neutral – Lagliv
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    neutral is the no wave / anti-rock duo of dan johansson (sewer election, ättestupa, amateur hour, etc.) and sofie herner (leda, enhet för fri musik), both with deep connections to […]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Ekin Fil – Dora Agora
    Ekin Fil – Dora Agora
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    ekin fil returns to the guitar on dora agora. her earliest recordings, notably her debut on root strata, prominently featured guitar in this urgent expressions of a dreamy dreariness that […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Ekin Fil – Being Near
    Ekin Fil – Being Near
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    had the titular contest in guy maddin’s “the saddest music in the world” not been rigged from the onset, turkey could have delivered an impeccable contestant in ekin fil. for [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Jim Haynes – Inauspicious
    Jim Haynes – Inauspicious
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    in a recent interview, the california artist jim haynes was asked to name his top five noise albums. in quick fashion, he listed off kill the king, send, desnos, persona, […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Cactus Lee – Cactus Lee
    Cactus Lee – Cactus Lee
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    Cactus Lee is Texas music at its core, a blend of Austin nightclub vibes, and dusty dancefloor energy. Led by prolific Austin songwriter Kevin Dehan, Cactus Lee reflects a deep […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Gemini
    The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Gemini
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    In Latin, the word Gemini denotes “two together” or “twins”. In astrological terms, Geminis are noted for, amongst other things, being curious and versatile. For San Diego’s 9-piece (mostly) [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • William Hooker Reality Trio – A Time Within: Live At The New York Jazz Museum 1977
    William Hooker Reality Trio – A Time Within: Live At The New York Jazz Museum 1977
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    Featuring William Hooker (drums), David S. Ware (tenor saxophone), and Alan Braufman (alto saxophone), this recording captures a rare and electrifying moment in time. Recorded live at the New [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Frollen Music Library – 001-015
    Frollen Music Library – 001-015
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    “Do you need samples?” We all ask ourselves this from time to time, and thankfully, Frollen Music Library (FML) has you covered. ‘001-015’ is a “best of” compilation celebrating the […]

    GENRE: Soundtracks / Library Music
  • James Elkington – Pastel De Nada
    James Elkington – Pastel De Nada
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    “In 2023 James Elkington released Me Neither, a double album of solo guitar improvisations and experiments. He ended up thinking of it as a wordless collection of library music. [...]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • Charlie Megira & The Bet She’an Valley Hillbillies – Boom Chaka Boom Boom
    Charlie Megira & The Bet She’an Valley Hillbillies – Boom Chaka Boom Boom
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    Charlie Megira’s self-reflexive final album found him far from his Beth She’an Valley home, but surrounded by a new cast of Hillbillies. After spending 15 years toying with goth, sound […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Shop Tote
    Shop Tote
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    Premium  Canvass Tote with 4″ Gussets. Can Hold up to 35 LP. Shop Logo designed by Robert Beatty

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  • Music Of Algeria 50’s – 70’s : Radio Topo #021
    Music Of Algeria 50’s – 70’s : Radio Topo #021
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    Radio Topo #021   Born from the rich musical heritage of the Berber people, the music of Algeria is as diverse as Algerian culture itself. While primarily associated with Rai, […]

    GENRE: International
  • The French Connection – French Ye Ye Garage Pop & Psych Mixtape – Radio Topo #20
    The French Connection – French Ye Ye Garage Pop & Psych Mixtape – Radio Topo #20
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    “There is no such thing as intellectual property.” Jean-Luc Godard Take a ride on the back of DJ WW4’s vespa and hold on tight…  

    GENRE: Rock / Pop
  • Don’t Talk To Me About New York – Radio Topo #18
    Don’t Talk To Me About New York – Radio Topo #18
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    Justin Wiese, our film guru, is here to lay knowledge on the under appreciated jams of our lord, Lou Reed. Mistrial haters – fuck off!!   C60

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Secrets From The Castle Keep: Kate Bush Mega Mix – Radio Topo #14
    Secrets From The Castle Keep: Kate Bush Mega Mix – Radio Topo #14
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    What our staff has to say: “This is my Mix, so of course i recommend it. 60 min of my fav KB tracks. Some extended cuts, instrumentals, and screwed up […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Willis – Midnight Mirage –  Radio Topo #8
    Willis – Midnight Mirage – Radio Topo #8
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    Nasty edit of fusion/prog/beats from a midwestern best kept secret: Willis.

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Hip Hop / Rap / Neo Soul, Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Here Comes Your Midnight Man – A Folk Mixtape – Radio Topo #5
    Here Comes Your Midnight Man – A Folk Mixtape – Radio Topo #5
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    Sullen folk / psych-folk mixtape from many years back by John Rich & Alex. Mostly all bleak tracks.   C60

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • And I’ll Never Do It Again – Songs Of Cheating And Killing From A Womans Point Of View –  Radio Topo #6
    And I’ll Never Do It Again – Songs Of Cheating And Killing From A Womans Point Of View – Radio Topo #6
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    Very excited this is finally back in stock. Cleo’s mixtape of the vengeance of a woman. Recordings from 1930s-present. Jazz, country, post punk… it’s all here. C60ish – [...]

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  • I Want To Die. I Want To Live. – An Acid Mixtape – Radio Topo #19
    I Want To Die. I Want To Live. – An Acid Mixtape – Radio Topo #19
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    Deep in the bad places in your mind, you have to fight to get out. C50 of acid bummers.

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • God’s Own Country : A NZ Mixtape – Radio Topo #16
    God’s Own Country : A NZ Mixtape – Radio Topo #16
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    Kiwi jams compiled by Brian McCabe with help from Robert Scott (The Clean, The Bats) Always fun to jam the Flying Nun Track Listing Included C50

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Transmissions From Abroad – Soviet Wave 1986 – 1990 –  Radio Topo #2
    Transmissions From Abroad – Soviet Wave 1986 – 1990 – Radio Topo #2
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    What our staff has to say: “Soviet Wave Tape. 35 Min mixtape of dark and synth wave tracks virtually unheard and kept behind the Iron Curtain until this amazing curation […]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Transmissions From Abroad – The Italian Connection / Italo 77-90 – Radio Topo #9
    Transmissions From Abroad – The Italian Connection / Italo 77-90 – Radio Topo #9
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    Radio Topo #9 Recycled C60 of Italo Disco / High NRG bangers from the 80’s All Vinyl Mix by DJ WW4  

    GENRE: Dance
  • Dorothy Carter – Troubadour
    Dorothy Carter – Troubadour
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    The first official reissue of Dorothy Carter’s folk-music exegesis comes 46 years after its original release, 20 years after Dorothy passed, and 11 years before the centennial of her birth. […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • John Fahey – Proofs & Refutations
    John Fahey – Proofs & Refutations
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    Recorded circa 1995/96, mostly in John Fahey’s room at a Salem, Oregon boardinghouse, the performances on Proofs and Refutations prefigure the ornery turn of the page that marked Fahey’s final [...]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • Natural Information Society* & Bitchin Bajas – Automaginary
    Natural Information Society* & Bitchin Bajas – Automaginary
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    The invisible force meets the ancient object — two ensembles for the price of one and a half! Synths, sintir, and much more. Sky music by deep earth people…

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Mess Esque – Jay Marie
    Mess Esque – Jay Marie
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    A bold third missive from the Australian duo – Helen Franzmann (McKisko) and Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Tren Brothers) – who sound like they literally dreamed themselves into being, and […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Eiko Ishibashi – Antigone
    Eiko Ishibashi – Antigone
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    Antigone is a chilling look at our already-alternate reality, coming from inside Eiko Isibashi’s own head. Her band brings a wide array of sounds and moods, shading pop, funk and […]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Apple Cottage – Apple Cottage
    Apple Cottage – Apple Cottage
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    Incredible noise collage work from “Apple Cottage” – rough edits but a good ear made this.

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Slacking / Black Corolla – Lonely God
    Slacking / Black Corolla – Lonely God
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    Noisey split from Slacking & Black Corolla.

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Black Corolla – Boring Ritual
    Black Corolla – Boring Ritual
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    Psycho harsh tape – B-side is incredible. Hits some weirder nodes & ticks off the “strange” box too many pass over for overt pedal to the floor harsh.

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Gangstalker – Gangstalker
    Gangstalker – Gangstalker
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    PE/Industrial – really cool phasing & stereo play in the recording.

    GENRE: Industrial / Power Electronics
  • Qlowski – The Wound
    Qlowski – The Wound
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    Furious, relentless, maybe less starry-eyed but at the same time profound, celestial and poetic, London concrete-punks Qlowski are back with ‘The Wound’ their second album on Maple Death & [...]

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Why Bother? – Hey, At Least You’re Not Me
    Why Bother? – Hey, At Least You’re Not Me
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    Greetings from the Northern plains of the hopeless heartland. We are now entering the time when the leaves hiss and the dark corners of reality are not so brightly lit….And […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Private Lives – Sale of the Earth
    Private Lives – Sale of the Earth
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    “More musically accomplished, more obsessively self-questioning, and with equally energetic yet simply deceiving performances, Salt of The Earth finds Private Lives coming into their own. [...]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • Motorbike – Kick It Over
    Motorbike – Kick It Over
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    Like a white-knuckled ride through the haunted moor—Motorbike returns triumphant. Jerri’s collarbone has since set but the dust is yet to settle. Five players, ten tracks, and enough RPM to […]

    GENRE: Punk / Hardcore
  • 11 Year Anniversary Shirt
    11 Year Anniversary Shirt
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    We are somehow into our 12th year as a store… Trying to own a record shop is a ton of work, and very expensive. If you like what we do, […]

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  • Dead Meadow – Dead Meadow
    Dead Meadow – Dead Meadow
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    “In Dead Meadow’s universe, the wah-wah pedal is just as important as the guitar itself, and both are clearly more important than any sort of vocals. In fact, at first […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Kuroi Ame – Sacred
    Kuroi Ame – Sacred
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    “Wake up in a dream. Looking for someone. Searching an inner world. The memory of a name. ‘Midori’. Black rain. Shelter below the underpass in the Electric District. Hallucinogenic whisper [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise
  • Boris ‎– LΦVE & EVΦL
    Boris ‎– LΦVE & EVΦL
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    “Formed in 1992, Boris boldly explores their own vision of heavy music, where words like “explosive” and “thunderous” barely do justice. Using overpowering [...]

    GENRE: Metal
  • Wino – Punctuated Equilibrium
    Wino – Punctuated Equilibrium
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    “A true cornerstone of underground metal, Scott “Wino” Weinrich has performed as part of Saint Vitus, The Obsessed, Spirit Caravan and most recently The Hidden Hand. After a [...]

    GENRE: Metal
  • Steve Scott / Steel Warriors – On The Road To Hell
    Steve Scott / Steel Warriors – On The Road To Hell
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    Private press heavy metal from NY Label: Warrior Records – SW 146 Format: Vinyl, 12″ Country: US Released: 1985 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Metal
  • Motörhead – No Remorse (1984 UK Pressing)
    Motörhead – No Remorse (1984 UK Pressing)
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    “There have been dozens and dozens of Motörhead compilations released over the decades, but the first one remains definitive, even if it’s not perfect. Released in 1984 as a [...]

    GENRE: Metal
  • Tyrant ‎– Legions Of The Dead
    Tyrant ‎– Legions Of The Dead
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    Mid 80’s heavy metal from Pasadena, California Label: Enigma – 72020-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1985 VG/VG+. Still in shrink with some sleevewear and noticeable light marks

    GENRE: Metal
  • Sam Gopal – Escalator (2020 Reissue)
    Sam Gopal – Escalator (2020 Reissue)
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    “Sam Gopal took up the tabla in Malaysia at the age of 7, before coming to study music in Britain in 1962. Sam Gopal put together his first group, ‘Sam […]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • V/A – Warfaring Strangers: Acid Nightmares (Neon Green Vinyl)
    V/A – Warfaring Strangers: Acid Nightmares (Neon Green Vinyl)
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    “As the hippie movement hurdled towards its emanate demise, bad vibes infiltrated the rock world. Tainted LSD, loud motorcycles, and a series of brutal deaths spawned inspiration for [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Jody Reynolds – Devil Girls With Raven Hair (1958-1966) (red vinyl)
    Jody Reynolds – Devil Girls With Raven Hair (1958-1966) (red vinyl)
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    “Direct from the master tapes for the first time on LP, come the original, earthshaking rockabilly/proto-gothabilly/country-noir-pop 45s of Jody Reynolds. A seminal and influential figure, [...]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • Delegation – Delegation
    Delegation – Delegation
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    “Len Coley and Roddy Harris formed Delegation in Birmingham, during the mid-70’s later adding Jamaican born Ricky Bailey whose voice was to give them added flair on lead helping them [...]

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Aonorinjin – 小圈子 (white vinyl)
    Aonorinjin – 小圈子 (white vinyl)
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    Cold, distant, degraded and droned-out Vaporwave. Label: VILL4IN – MANA 003 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, White Vinyl Country: Released: 2020 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise