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We're only a couple of week's out from Christmas and the new releases are still flooding in! From jazz revival to hip-hop legacy, this week’s new releases don’t just span genres; they bridge generations.

Imbued with warmth and swing, Johnathan Blake’s Homeward Bound (Blue Note) marked his 2021 debut and the rise of his modern jazz quintet Pentad. This record continues to resonate as a modern classic thanks to its rhythm and melody.

Continuing our jazz exploration is the Blue Note Classic Edition of Johnny Griffin’s A Blowing Session (1957), a charged dialogue between tenor titans Griffin, John Coltrane, and Hank Mobley. Available now all-analogue, and mastered from the original tapes.

In a different hemisphere, Captain Planet drops his dance opus DIG, a bold fusion of Afro, Latin, and Caribbean rhythms with electronic funk. From reimagining Tony Allen’s “Afrodisco Beat” to soulful collaborations, it’s a borderless celebration built for movement and connection.

From the 1980s synth age, Gary Numan’s Telekon (45th Anniversary Expanded Edition) returns with an additional four unreleased tracks, newly remastered and pressed on double rainbow sparkle black vinyl. A pivotal chapter of Numan’s “machine phase,” remade with archival precision and renewed power.

Meanwhile, WITCH’s Introduction and In The Past return in stunning reissues, bringing Zambia’s legendary psych-funk era to new audiences. Restored from master tapes, these fiery blends of garage rock and Afrobeat rhythms continue to define the essence of Zamrock: raw, exuberant, and forever relevant.

Originally released in 2016, Sofie Royer’s SOS Tape receives a long-awaited reissue. This compilation captures a rising generation of artists, from Mndsgn and Charlotte Dos Santos to SiR and Jonwayne, combining hip-hop with soulful experimentation.

Whilst Geese’s Getting Killed tears through rock archetypes with chaotic energy, a satirical, self-effacing third act set against screeching guitars and choir samples, pressed on violet vinyl.

Next, from glittering club archives, this new compilation, Reversal 002, reunites icons across eras. SIA gets the Four Tet treatment, Gabrielle meets Daft Punk, and Tin Tin Out’s Emma Bunton-led cut receives UK Garage magic from Wookie and Groove Chronicles. Pressed on heavyweight vinyl, this is a love letter to dance floor evolution.

Following on is Mauricio Fleury’s Revoada, a six-track, psych-tinged spin through Brazil’s jazz lineage, echoing Azymuth, Deodato, and ’70s soul-jazz soundtracks. Shaped by his travels, and new life in Berlin, the album distils Brazil’s rural quirks and urban pulse. A founder of Afrobeat pioneers Bixiga 70, Fleury brings the same versatility that’s seen him collaborate with greats from Gal Costa to João Donato.

Closing out this week is Swimming Paul’s album Smiling Through The Pain, a deeply personal collection shaped by a year of touring, late-night studio sessions, and global support. Framed as a conversation with listeners, the record traces emotional lows and euphoric highs, pairing cathartic songwriting with club-ready energy. Each track is crafted to move both body and heart.

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Then we have a new 20th (yes, 20 years!) anniversary 'audiophile' pressing of Dilla's Donuts. That means a 2LP pressing on 180g vinyl cut at 45rpm and clothed in a beautiful new sleeve. One for the Dillanuts.

And another one for you lovers of the ol' Hippity Hoppity is Gangster Music Vol. 3. The third in a series of comps assembled by G Doodles, bringing together legendary pioneers like Lee Perry and Tommy Wright III, to veteran producers such as Mr. Scruff and Peanut Butter Wolf, the album pays homage to hip-hop’s roots while pushing forward into fresh territory ensuring a mix of classic flavours and new-school innovation. I really liked this one.

Our first brand new cut comes from Melody’s Echo Chamber aka French musician Melody Procet and her take on psychedelic pop. Unclouded’s impressive cast includes Swedish maestro Sven Wunder, who co-produced the record and contributed to the writing, British drummer Malcolm Catto, collaborator with Madlib and DJ Shadow, and the powerhouse behind The Heliocentrics; and last but not least, Leon Michels - the Wu-Tang, The Carters, Norah Jones and Clairo collaborator. Think dreamy, hazy pysch pop underpinned by some cool rhythms and breaks. Tres bien.

And I'm super excited by this one. Shay Hazan's latest - When It Rains It Pours. His previous release, Wusul, was one of my LPs of 2024 and we sold out before I could grab a copy! "He who hesitates is lost" as my mother would say. Wont be making the same mistake with this one. A similar blend of multi layered North African & Middle Eastern rhythms combining electronica and traditional instrumentation joining dots between jazz, afro beat and hop hop. Fabulous.

Alongside the above, we should have a 50th anniversary reissue of Bill Withers' 4th LP - Making Music; a lovely comp for all you lovers of 90s Trip Hop; a Christmas LP from the vaults of Chess Records; and a reissue of Makaya McCraven's Universal Beings, amongst others.

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Every week behind the scenes, we're busy ordering and listening to lots of new music to bring you a carefully curated selection of new additions to the shop.

From France, the duo’s The Orange Wine EP returns in a 2025 deluxe repress on white vinyl via Hip Dozer. Stripped-back beats meet the fluid spontaneity of jazz, blending live instrumentation with tropical percussion and warm, kinetic grooves. Funkier and more refined, The Orange Wine EP captures the pulse of modern jazzy house, rhythm-forward, sunlit, and effortlessly alive.

From Kent’s Tokyo Tea Room comes No Rush, a dream pop reverie released via Bigwax. Across 13 tracks, the band builds a lush world of soft basslines, hazy synths, and delicate vocals, each moment suspended between intimacy and escape. Warm, tender, and carefully crafted, No Rush isn’t just a record to hear; it’s one to drift through. A defining statement for a band quietly shaping the contours of modern dream pop.

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