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This Friday (17/01) (yep, that's right it's already the middle of January), we're back to our usual best with a full catalogue of new releases.

First, we have the latest album from Fred Again titled Ten Days, which has finally been pressed on vinyl. Nominated for best dance/electronic album, best new artist and best dance recording at the Grammy's in 2024, Ten Days put Fred in the spotlight. After some top-notch electronica? Look no further.

From one Fred to another, we have Keep Your Soul Together (1973), Freddie Hubbard’s fifth studio album. Influenced by legends such as Miles Davis and Clifford Brown, Hubbard crafted a sound entirely his own, becoming one of the most inventive trumpeters of the bop, hard-bop, and post-bop eras. His influence continues to shape the world of jazz, inspiring generations of trumpeters and musicians alike and this album is a testament as to why.

Continuing the soul/jazz theme, we also ordered I’ll Be Your Rainbow, the only recorded album by classic soul singer Bobby Wilson. Originally released in 1975, the album is a perfect blend of styles that were running through the East Coast underground of the early 70s. It includes elements of the burgeoning club scene on the more up-tempo songs and sweet warm vocals on the strong mellow cuts. This is the first repress since its original release in 1975.

For some South American sounds, Trio Ternura has you covered. Their self-titled album features smooth vocals, rich harmonies, and vibrant rhythms, capturing the essence of the era’s musical innovation. Each track is a testament to the trio’s talent, blending traditional Brazilian sounds with contemporary influences. This is truly one of those undiscovered Brazilian gems!

For more information on this week's new releases, click the latest release button below!

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.

First up, we ordered a double bill of hip-hop history. In 2002, the first demo sequence of Madvillainy leaked online. The tracks contained early vocal cuts from MF DOOM, recorded and quickly mixed in Los Angeles at Madlib’s Bomb Shelter studio. The demos were unfinished but fans could already understand that this was a hip-hop album unlike any other. At a time when leaks could kill an album’s momentum in the early 2000s, the demos for this album only whetted fans’ appetites. Available on vinyl for the first time, the Madvillainy Demos are early versions of what is widely considered to be one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. 

We also have the audiophile edition of Madvilliany which includes upgraded packaging combined with an high-grade vinyl for the ultimate listening experience. The album has been described by Pitchfork as 'inexhaustibly brilliant, with layer-upon-layer of carefully considered yet immediate hip-hop'. So why not listen to Madvillainy in the highest quality possible to make all those layers pop?

To finish up this week, we have a new talent on the scene. I first heard Florence Adooni a few years back when she launched her first single and it stopped me in my tracks. Since then, I've been keeping a keen eye on what she’ll do next. This year she unleashes A.O.E.I.U. (An Ordinary Exercise In Unity), an album rooted in the rich traditions of Ghana’s Fra Fra culture and propelled by cosmic production. This release is a bold fusion of ancestral rhythms and forward-thinking grooves. In anticipation of this album, I highly recommend you familiarise yourself with her previous releases!

Want to see the other amazing albums we have due in store? Head to the Coming Soon page by clicking the link.