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New Releases From Rhythmethod

The debut album fromBrighton’s dark atmospheric post-punk/goth trio drifts along in a relentlessly ominous dream, as post-rock segues hide beneath a surface of guitar fuzz, cymbal tinkering and eerie synthscapes. At the heart of darkness lies the English literature wet dream prose in the vocal chants of Rachel Davies who remains the centrifugal driving force. It’s a potently bewitching album that despite its progressive sway and celestial melodies deems the ‘nightmare-pop’ tag. Revel in the gloom.

For fans of: Zola Jesus, Scott Walker, Kate Bush, Mogwai, Portishead & The XX

THE VEILS ~ Troubles Of The Brain EP

London based, NZ born band at their poppy and unpredictable best. The EP follows on from the bands critically acclaimed 3^rd album Sun Gangs.

For fans of: Nick Cave, Suede & The Libertines

The Sound Of Siam ~ Leftfield Luk Thung, Jazz Molam 1964 - 1975

These 19 tracks reflect the outcome of a twentieth century journey from Thai classical to Luk Krung and Luk Thung – music that incorporated western influences such as jazz, surf guitar, ballroom and even Latin and African.

Groove Merchant Turns 20

To celebrate their 20^th anniversary record store owner Chris Veltri has compiled a tasty selection of 14 musical treats that range from soulful disco to dusty funky folk, and beyond! From the cozy soulfulness of April Fulladosa’s folk tune ‘Sunlit Horizon’ the bouncy, handclap groove of Numonics’ modern soul jammer ‘You Lied’ the uber-chill, moogy mellowness of September’s ‘Stump’ Frankie Gee’s funky discoversion ofthe song also covered by Eddie Kendricks (a Dimitri From Paris fave) or the obscure and uplifting Bay Area soul nuggest ‘Be Mine’ this compilation takes off into unexpected directions.Tru Thoughts Shapes 10:02 Compiled by Robert Luis

2CD compilation which exemplifies what Tru Thoughts is about; The Bamboos, Belleruche and Alice Russell present some great songs sung with passion which could seat on any daytime radio playlist, Hidden Orchestra hit you with the deep cinematic grooves, Benjamin One comes with the heavy beats for the heads, Maddslinky & Hint go for the big bass wobblers whilst Stonephace take a rave classic from Micky Finn into psychedelic jazz territory; plus that tropical reggae fusion vibe is explored by Quantic on his critically acclaimed Flowering Inferno project.THE HAR-YOU PERCUSSION GROUP ~ Har You

A fantastic mix of funky bass, heavy drums, burning horn lines and soulful vocals, this Latin-soul group was the exciting result of the Harlem Youth Act of 1964. Jamaican-born percussionist Montegro Joe was asked to teach Afro and jazz percussion to impoverished kids. After four years of training, these 11 young men, age 16-19, created a self-titled album. This album ranks as one of the great Latin releases of all-time and has become a highly-sought after classic.

SHACKLETON ~ Fabric55

Comprised of 21 of his own tunes featuring partly new and unreleased original material - as well as tracks that have previously appeared on Perlon, Skull Disco and Hotflush, but in very different forms than the listener will have heard before. From dubstep to techno, Shackleton's maverick take on big basslines and complex beats doesn't fit into any easy categories.

SARA MITRA ~ April Song

Debut from the London based jazz singer. Rarely has the balance been so effortlessly struck between a folky, singer-songwriter sensibility, a sophisticated jazz sound, and a broadly accessible appeal.

For fans of: Beth Gibbons, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone & Ella Fitzgerald.

THE JAZZ PASSENGERS ~ Reunited

Critically acclaimed The Jazz Passengers are an American jazz group founded in 1987 by saxophonist Roy Nathanson and trombonist Curtis Fowlkes (Big Apple Circus, The Lounge Lizards). Reunited is the first The Jazz Passengers first recording in twelve years andthe downtown darlings of improvisation return with a joyful noise, great songs and a jubilant shout! Guests on the album include Elvis Costello, Deborah Harry (both old time collaborators and friends)and Marc Ribot.

HILLARY KOLE ~ You Are There Duets

For her sophomore CD, Hilary Kole sings 13 covers accompanied by 11 jazz pianists; Kenny Barron, Monty Alexander, Alan Broadbent, Cedar Walton, Freddy Cole, Benny Green, Steve Kuhn, Michel Legrand, Dave Brubeck, Mike Renzi, and the late Hank Jones.  The results are sophisticated and enchanting, perfectly showcasing her pitch perfect vocals and pellucid phrasing.

ROBERTO FONSECA ~ Akokan

A rich and varied album of Cuban jazz from this highly talented young pianist Roberto Fonseca - A former member of the renowned Buena Vista Social Club, combining the Latin Rhythms of his native country with jazz harmonies and folk melodies.KEITH JARRETT ~ The Köln Concert

The best-selling solo album in jazz history and the best-selling piano album with sales of more than 3.5 million worldwide. Keith Jarrettt performed these solo improvisations at the Cologne Opera House in Cologne (German: Köln) on January 24, 1975. The Köln Concert will be entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011

DEOLINDA ~ Dois Selos E Um Carimbo

The  Portuguese quartet taketheir inspiration from old Fado records, however it differs substantially from the traditional Portuguese music genre as the band does not use Portuguese guitar as fado would dictate, their songs and lyrics are not serious and fatalistic like classic fados: instead, they largely use humor, irony (often against fado itself) and a fast, happy pace and when performing live, the members of Deolinda do not dress in black as traditional fado players do. This is an album from a modern, democratic Portugal. BOSSA NOVA Around The World

Featuring 12 artists from South America, North America, Asia, Africa and Europe who have creatively adapted this mellifluous musical style into their repertoires to put a global spin on this popular music style.

Music From The Tea Lands

A collection of music from countries where tea is grown (China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Tatarstan) introducing listeners to the rich and exotic music from the Asian continent. Featuring informative liner notes that detail the musical traditions presented, and a recipe for chai, India's flavorful spiced milk tea.

FAIZ ALI FAIZ & TITI ROBIN  ~ Jaadu Magic

PLAYING AT 2011 WOMAD!!!

Faiz Ali Faiz is a Qawwali (a type of Sufi devotional music performed mainly in shrines in North India and Pakistan) singer from Pakistan and Thierry "Titi" Robin is a French musician who experiments with gypsy music, flamenco and Arabic music. Here they are joined by a group of musicians playing acoustic instruments from the east and west. All the tracks starting point are the modes and rhythms of Qawwali, but the music expands to encompass flamenco, gypsy and Indian classical music. Featuring 7 tracks around 10 minutes each and a full colour booklet with text in both French and English.

PLAYING AT 2011 WOMAD!!!

The Pakistani Qawwali master singer’s 2^nd album. With this recorded homage to his great mentor, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Faiz skirts with tradition and trespasses onto territory normally reserved for Nusrat’s family. He boldly re-interprets some of the great master’s titles and successfully breathes new life into these devotional Sufi songs, which go back seven centuries. Faiz is backedby the harmonium of Rehmat Ali Khan who accompanied Nusrat for many years.The CD comes with a full colour booklet with text in both French and English.

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