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We're back with a very special release from Crazy P, two records unearthing sounds from Mexico and Cambodia and a release from a local Brighton talent. This Friday (15/11), we have some winter warmers in store.

First up, 25 years on from the release of their debut LP, acclaimed dance collective Crazy P returns with their ninth studio album, Any Signs of Love. Written and recorded in 2023, before the untimely passing of beloved frontwoman Danielle Moore, Any Signs of Love, is Crazy P at their best, crystallising three decades of unforgettable live performances, solid friendship and above all, excellent tunes. Masters at blending a range of classic references, from underground disco to Fleetwood Mac, and making it their own, the band’s drive to continually evolve as songwriters, producers, and performers is witnessed across the album’s 10 glorious new tracks.

Next, we have Brighton’s very own DEFSET with his new album, Ok, Accept, Continue. Emerging from the UK's vibrant electronic music scene of the early 1990s, DEFSET has gained recognition for his unique ability to merge genres. Incorporating elements of dub, ambient, techno, and experimental music, whilst drawing on the acid house, hardcore and jungle of his early career, DEFSET crafts immersive soundscapes that resonate with listeners on both an emotional and intellectual level. DEFSET is defo set for an in store DJ set on the 30th November, so make sure you leave space in your diary for this! 

The sessions for this next release, Tony Allen’s Africanism, lasted just two days, but we can only imagine the atmosphere in that room as the hip hop godfathers, The Last Poets, exchanged the conga drums of Harlem for the explosive sounds of authentic Afrobeat. Once they’d finished, the recordings and momentum returned to Prince Fatty’s studio. This was stage three of the project, and who better to fill out the rhythm tracks than two key musicians from Seun Anikulapo Kuti’s band Egypt 80? Enter guitarist Akinola Adio Oyebola and bassist Kunle Justice, who upon hearing Allen’s trademark grooves exclaimed, “oh, the Father… we are home!”.

Next up, we have two releases uncovering sounds from two crucial historical scenes. First, we have the first official reissue - or in most cases, re-release of any kind -- of Cambodian musician Sinn Sisamouth. For the label, Lion Productions, discovering the wealth of Cambodian recordings for this compilation series was like falling into a parallel universe, complete with its own Elvises, Patsys and Jimis. Yet, what is apparent in these recordings is the looming darkness of the Khmer Rouge hovering over some of the most joyous, festive music ever made. Ultimately, this compilation is a testament to the power of Sinn Sisamouth’s music which has survived all these years. 

Similarly, we have a fascinating audio-visual glimpse into the little-known sonidero subculture of Mexico City's marginalized barrios, featuring a wild soundtrack of old-school tropical bootleg dancefloor classics. The 28 page booklet tells the story with informative notes and amazing graphics. This double-LP contains 23 tropical floor-fillers sourced from the finest and strangest pirata LPs produced during the golden age of Mexico City’s mobile soundsystems.

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 and only record we ordered week is from Run The Jewels. Killer Mike and El-P reissue their star-making second Run The Jewels album to mark its tenth anniversary. Cited by Pitchfork and Stereogum as the best album of 2014, Run The Jewels 2 rocketed the duo to stardom, off the back of lethal uppercuts like the singles ‘Close Your Eyes And Count To F***’ and ‘Oh My Darling Don’t Cry’.

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

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