So many exciting announcements this week that have us totally wide-eyed...
Keep scrolling to hear all about 'em...
Under The Lilac SkyLeaving Records
At long, long last we can finally get Leaving Records releases back in the UK! Under The Lilac Sky is one I have had my ears on ever since its US release last year; Modular synth minimalism meets traditional Indian classical music. This is such a lush trip into truly wondrous sound worlds. I cannot recommend it more.
Pole
Tempus
Mute
The ever-brilliant Pole - aka Stefan Betke - returns with Mute after the success of 2021's Fading. Introspective and organic; we are just so into this.
Girls In Synthesis
The Rest Is Distraction
Own It Records
London-based experimental post-punks Girls In Synthesis have knocked it right outta the park with this one; an absolutely pounding follow up from their critically acclaimed 2019 debut album.The Dinked Edition has understandably sold through, but we still have some exclusive grey and black vinyl copies for pre-order.
Yosa Peit
Phyton
Fire Records
This is really cool. Originally released in 2020 with accompanying ceramics and prints, Phyton receives a special expanded edition via Fire Records; featuring previously unreleased and unheard bonus tracks. Definition-defying in the best possible way, but if I had to, I’d go for… Glitch-groove warp-pop.
The Cool Greenhouse
Sod's Toastie
Melodic
Post-punk weirdos The Cool Greenhouse are back with another trademark off-kilter record, perfectly balanced between the bizarre and the ingenious. Really cool.
Lee Fields
Sentimental Fool
Daptone
Legendary soul singer Lee Fields debuts on Daptone with Sentimental Fool, a deeply nostalgic set of songs. A voice you can always count on... And what a voice!
Thou
A Primer of Holy Words
Sacred Bones
A covers album of the purest SLUDGE: you may need a bath after listening... Featuring songs by Pearl Jam, Black Sabbath and more. INTO IT.
Also announced this week: Bill Callahan, Beak>, Tropical Goth Club, Loyle Carner, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dan Lyons & The Tenants, Lapsley, Romare, Crack Cloud, Deathprod, Carla Dal Forno, Martha, Suzi Analogue, and Honey Harper.
Reissues from: Reef, Caribou, and Muslimgauze.
- Leo Drift x