Various Artists
TE Roulette Vol. 2 ‘Egg Hunt’
*125 copies limited edition* New from Nathan Bowers at Tusco Embassy - 20 artists, 20 tracks, 1'58" each - specially cut so you never know which track you're getting - artists include Apologist, Astro, C. Lavender, Chris Corsano, Container, Darksmith, Dead Peasant Insurance, DTR, Evil Moisture, JHK, Moth Cock, Neil Campbell, New Pledgemaster, Noise Nomads, Robert Turman, Ryley Walker, Smell and Quim, Spykes, Tom Recchion, Wild Rani - artist 'announcements' at the end of each track by Shannon Ker…
Christmas Tape 2024 Roulette LP
First of its kind "roulette" compilation LP cut by the legendary Paul Brekus (Aardvark founder and lacquer cutting technician for RRRecords 100. 500. and 1000 lock groove records). This record will play a different track each time you play it. Comes in screen printed gatefold folder.
Includes unreleased material from Small Cruel Party, Yellowhouse (mid-80s collab between Hitomi Arimoto + Yamasutka Eye), Yeast Culture, Bren't Lewiis Ensemble, Fatboi Sharif + Icky Reels, Sharkiface, Advanced Aesth…
Nihon No Wave 2
After the success of the first volume, “Nihon No Wave 2” continues to unearth the hidden history of Japan’s underground electronic scene from the ’80s. This second installment digs even deeper into the archives, showcasing more rare tracks from obscure artists who operated on the fringes of Japan’s independent music world.
Like its predecessor, “Nihon No Wave 2” captures the raw energy and experimental spirit of the "Nippon-wave" era—where lo-fi synths, minimal rhythms, and post-punk aesthetics …
Nihon No Wave
Japan’s electronic music scene has always stood out as uniquely distinctive. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a wave of underground projects, bands, and independent labels—primarily based in Tokyo and Osaka—began crafting their own sound. Inspired by the post-punk, new wave, and experimental movements emerging from Europe and North America, these artists embraced a DIY ethic, using whatever technology they had access to in order to forge something entirely their own.
This movement, often refer…
Tehrangeles Vice (Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983-1993)
Discotchari is delighted to release a first-of-its-kind various artists compilation: Tehrangeles Vice (Iranian Diaspora Pop 1983–1993), fully licensed from Taraneh Enterprises. The album is a groundbreaking exposé of the vibrant subcultural hub of Tehrangeles (portmanteau of Tehran + Los Angeles), and the action packed, true story of the Iranian diaspora music industry. Featuring 12 tracks remastered by award winning Osiris Studio, lyrics and translations to all featured songs, original cassette…
Il Gesto Del Suono
2009 release ** Featuring: Marcel Duchamp, John Cage, Steve Jansen, Demetrio Stratos, Emanuele Casale, Robert Ashley, Stefano Scodanibbio, Edoardo Sanguineti, Nine Horses, Walter Prati, Robert Wyatt, Fred Frith, Massimiliano Viel, Picchio Dal Pozzo.
Howard 31
1994 release ** Featuring: Klangkrieg, Contagious Orgasm, Manon (Anne) Gillis, John Watermann, Small Cruel Party, Nicolas Collins, Roger Doyle, CCCC, Syllyk.
Balanced
2008 release ** Featuring: Chris Tenz, Kshatriy, Cyclofillydea, Places, Jukeen, Arexx, Places, Lunar Abyss Deus Organum vs. Kadegu, I/DEX, Harmash, Alexander Daf.
Escaping From Color (Rapoon Recomposed & Remixed)
2008 release ** Cardboard sleeve. The conception, the idea, realisation and sound sources of this CD are all based on original sound material (loops and sounds) from Rapoon’s “Tribal Sci Fi”. Featuring: Francisco Lopez, Tv Pow, Machinefabriek, Troum, Steve Roden, Jorge Castro, Paulo Raposo, Aidan Baker, Anla Courtis, Gert-Jan Prins, Heimir Bjorgulfsson, Mike Shiflet, Family Underground, Ronnie Sundin, Cisfinitum & Rapoon.
Guitar Solos 2
Original first Italian edition on Caroline from 1978 of the second volume of the Guitar Solos series featuring Derek Bailey, Fred Frith, G.F. Fitzgerald and Hans Reichel. With original innersleeve. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.
Guitar Solos 3
Original first US edition on Red from 1979 of the third volume of the Guitar Solos series featuring Henry Kaiser, Chip Handy, Peter Cusack, Keith Rowe, Fred Frith, Eugene Chadbourne, Davey Williams and Akira Iijima. Never re-issued on either CD or LP.
Trans Groove Express (A Musical Journey To The Other Side Of Express Records)
Fourth Wave is thrilled to announce the release of “Trans Groove Express,” a stunning new compilation album curated by the legendary Japanese DJ and producer, Muro—widely celebrated as the King of Diggin’. This unique collection is meticulously selected and compiled from the extensive catalog of the renowned Japanese label, Express Records.
“Trans Groove Express” invites listeners on a musical journey to the other side of Express Records, shining a spotlight on rare and exquisite Japanese soul-p…
Diggin' Victor - Deep Into The Vaults Of Japanese Fusion / AOR For Vinyl Selected By Muro
Legendary DJ Muro, the “King of Diggin’,” presents a new compilation of rare Japanese Funk, Jazz/Fusion, and AOR from Victor’s archives. Carefully curated, this release immerses listeners in Japan’s vibrant musical heritage, making it essential for collectors and music lovers alike.
Avantoscore 2003
2003 release ** On the eve of the festival Avanto releases its traditional monumental compilation CD, with contributions from all the live performers at the festival, as well as excerpts from the soundtracks of the film programme: FM Einheit/Jon Caffery/Alexander v. Borsig, Mika Vainio, Curd Duca, Pekka Airaksinen, Radian, Dubbing Mixers, Helsingin tietokoneorkesteri, Mira Calix, Ultra-red + Kanak Attak, Kari Peitsamo, Ibrahim Terzic, Terre Thaemlitz, Simon Wickham-Smith, Leif Elggren, Staalplaa…
Rock' 80
2002 release ** "An oddity in Cramps production was the release in 1980 of a series of singles by seven Italian new-wave bands (Dirty Actions, Kandeggina Gang, Kaos Rock, Skiantos, Take Four Doses, Windopen, X-Rated) called "Rock 80". Most singles came on coloured vinyl and were subsequently collected on the "Rock 80" compilation." Seminal release for Italian punk / post-punk."
Box Of Delights, Vol.1
Citation - "Inspiration of My Life" Led by Nate Jones, Citation was a vocal group from Highland Park, on the outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, that recorded two seven-inches on the seventies. Sean Brown, Terence Forsyth, Clayton Hooker and Walter Jones were the other voices of this band that gave us the highly collectable “Inspiration of live”, pressed 1977, by Red Line Records, the small independent that also unveiled North by Northeast's “Disco unusual”. A superb midtempo Harmony Soul stepper th…
Archipelago (Cosmic Fusion Gems from France) (1978-1988)
Isle of Jura’s ‘Archipelago’ compiles rare French fusion gems (1978–1988), curated by Arnaud Simetiére (Switch Groove), unearthing cosmic, genre-defying sounds from artists like Francis Bebey and Carla Music Orchestra. The album celebrates offbeat creativity and features also ambient tracks.
The Cassette Mythos Audio Alchemy CD/K7
1991 release ** "A great deal of the newest music is found only on cassettes or computer discs that are freely exchanged through the mail or available through word-of-mouth contacts and small publications soliciting contributions. (One might be reminded of Frankie Mann's remark that some of the best music in the country is made by "12 year olds in their attics with cassettes.") This is a collection with some of the most inspired, sometimes gawd-awful, but always unique samplings of the cassette …
Utopia Americana
1992 release ** "A wonderful view of what is "American" in contemporary American music from an Italian producer's perspective, with a nice cover photo of Joey's Navajo Cafe and Dining Room framed by several pickup trucks parked outside. Including rhythmic-based music and sound-text rhythms from ordinary speech (Allen Ginsberg's works), some dreamy electronic music by Pauline Oliveros, and solo jazz by Steve Lacy, this is an interesting collection of new recordings and reissues of tracks from out…
Autumn Rhythms (New Flute Music)
1996 release ** "The works on this recording are recently composed flute pieces by six distinguished senior American composers from the generation born in the fist quarter of the 20th century (1900-1926). All of the works have been written by these composers at age 65 or older - autumn rhythms and all represent a new departure for each. Four of the works are for the one keyed wooden baroque flute - the flute for which Bach and Mozart composed their flute music. The instrument is now enjoying a r…