Fontaines D.C.
Skinty Fia

Following on from the success of EABS and SURLY, Polish label Astigmatic Records continue their rich vein of form with another sure shot in the form of 'Naphta and The Shamans'. This is surely one of the most interesting and forward thinking releases of 2018, combing elements of Psychedelic rock, cosmic disco, ambient electronica and jazz. Features Paweł Stachowiak and Vojto Monteur from EABS, as well as Bartosz Kruczyński (ex-Ptaki / Earth Trax).HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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One of this year’s breakout success stories from the UK’s current thriving independent music scene,critically acclaimed seven-piece Black Country, New Road present here their highly anticipated secondalbum ‘Ants From Up There’ via Ninja Tune. Debut album ‘For the first time’ was shortlisted for the 2021 Hyundai Mercury Prize. The bandperformed ‘Track X’ live on BBC 4. ‘Ants From Up There’ was written in lockdown in the early part of 2021 when the band were unable togo on tour as planned to support their album release. The result is a stunning collection of songs and amove in direction to a more crossover, alternative sound beyond the experimental and ‘post-punk’nature of their debut. New album expands on their unique concoction to create a singular sonic middle ground that traversesclassical minimalism, indie-folk, pop, alt rock and a distinct tone that is already unique to the band. Extensive global touring in 2022, including their biggest London show to date at the Roundhouse, fullUK and European Tour in April/ May. Sold out 2021 shows include Brighton, Liverpool, Manchester,Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol and Dublin and more. 2021 festival dates include End Of The Road, Latitude, Fusion, Roskilde, Dour, Bol Festival, Pohoda,Le Guess Who, Dour. In 2022 they’ll play Primavera Sound, Dour, Way Out West, Bad Bonn Kilbi, BolFestival. For fans of IDLES, Black Midi, Squid, Phoebe Bridgers, Jockstrap, Nick Cave, The National,Radiohead.

Second volume of Jamaican doo wop & R&B records taken from the late 50s and early 60s. These records represent a period in which soundsystems were just starting to dominate the island, with Duke Reid and Sir Coxsone stepping up their rivalry by beginning to make and release their own records rather than rely on US imports for use in their dances. Many of these records are definitely more-or-less imitations of the American records, as the uniquely Jamaican ska sound was yet to take hold - however many of the future stars of ska, rocksteady and reggae were beginning to cut their teeth in the industry on these records, incl. Prince Buster, Derrick Harriott and more, and provide a unique view into the fledgling independent record industry culture in Jamaica that would prove to be unbelievably prolific and unparalleled for an island of it's size.