Reissues
Tokyo Pulse - Japanese Funk, Modern and City Pop from the Tokyo Scene - 1974-88
Hot on the heels of the Tokyo bliss and Funk Tide sets, Tokyo-based DJ Notoya delivers Tokyo Pulse a new juicy selection of Funk and Modern soul recorded in Tokyo in the 70s and 80s. Most tracks here are making their debut outside of Japan and the album, like its predecessors, has been designed by Manuel Sepulveda (Optigram) and is annotated by DJ Notoya. The audio has been newly mastered in Tokyo by Nippon Columbia Records and remastered for vinyl by Colorsound in Paris.
Moons Melt Milk Light
Anenon's tenor saxophone breathes an emotive contemplation on loss, meshed with sustained piano and field recordings. 'Moons Melt Milk Light' is a hyper-personal statement contained in a visceral beauty.
Live 1981-1982
Legendary post-punk band The Fall is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated live album, "The Fall - Live 1981-1982," capturing the raw energy and distinctive sound that defined their early career. The album features unforgettable performances from their critically acclaimed concerts during this iconic era. Chronicling the band's relentless spirit and dynamic stage presence, "Live 1981-1982" gives fans a unique opportunity to experience the essence of The Fall in a way that …
Tchic Tchic (French Bossa Nova 1963 1974)
Bossa Nova, which emerged from Brazil in the late 1950s, profoundly influenced French music, manifested by artists like Pierre Barouh and Georges Moustaki. This movement, known as Musica Popular Brasileira (MPB), reflected a blend of modernity and a lifestyle that was both cool and metaphysical. The sound attracted various musicians for its poetic essence, playful rhythms, and the American jazz-bossa and jazz-samba fusion. João Gilberto, a key figure in Bossa Nova, stated that its foundational s…
The Black Ark + Dogon A.D.
Special discounted Bundle. Two of the greatest free jazz records ever laid to tape, back where they belong. Superior Viaduct reissues Noah Howard's The Black Ark and Julius Hemphill's Dogon A.D. — both from 1972, both inexplicably scarce for decades, both essential.
The Black Ark finds Howard backed by a towering ensemble — Norris Jones (Sirone), Arthur Doyle, Leslie Waldron, Earl Cross, Juma Sultan, Mohammed Ali — in four tracks that move from hard-blown spiritual fire to lyrical catharsis. Des…
Super Compact Disc
On Super Compact Disc, Masonna rams his entire harsh‑noise vocabulary into a brutally compressed format: hyper‑short eruptions of feedback, distortion and mangled voice that hit like jump‑cuts between micro‑meltdowns, leaving no room to breathe or acclimate.
Noisextra
On Noisextra, Masonna condenses his infamous live violence into ultra‑compressed shock cells: all‑frequency spray, cut‑up screams and convulsive drop‑outs that feel less like tracks than controlled electrical injuries to the stereo field.
Ardeur
On Ardeur, Eskaton condense Zeuhl’s celestial fury into a tighter, more direct form: spiralling dual vocals, ferocious rhythm section and glowing keyboards driving short, explosive pieces that feel like 4 Visions rewritten as concentrated plasma.
Utopic Sporadic Orchestra
On Utopic Sporadic Orchestra - Nancy 1975, Jannick Top finally steps to the front of a large ensemble, unleashing a monumental, eighteen‑piece orchestral incarnation of his Zeuhl opus De Futura - a once‑in‑a‑lifetime blast of mythic low‑end and collective propulsion.
Air
Masabumi Kikuchi's groundbreaking album Air, originally released in the 80s, is set to be reissued, offering both new listeners and longtime fans an opportunity to delve into the avant-garde soundscapes that transformed the jazz genre. This remastered edition not only preserves Kikuchi's original sonic vision but also features additional tracks that further highlight his innovative approach to composition and collaboration.
The world's music scene has been abuzz with the re-release of Air, a pro…
Wind
Celebrated jazz pianist and composer Masabumi Kikuchi returns with his latest album, "Wind," an evocative journey that intertwines technical mastery with deep emotional resonance. Released under the prestigious East Wind label, this album is set to redefine the landscape of contemporary jazz. With "Wind," Kikuchi showcases his unparalleled ability to blend traditional jazz elements with innovative modern sounds, offering listeners a unique auditory experience. The album comprises intricate compo…
Fire
Celebrated jazz pianist Masabumi Kikuchi returns to the forefront of the music scene with the re-release of his iconic work, "Fire," set to captivate audiences starting March 25, 2026. Originally crafted during an era of profound experimentation, this masterpiece represents a crucial intersection of jazz and electronic soundscapes. "Fire" showcases Kikuchi's unparalleled ability in merging traditional jazz influences with avant-garde electronic elements, captivating listeners through its intrica…
Water
Water is a stunning showcase of Kikuchi’s pioneering spirit and profound artistry. The album features tracks such as "Moon Splash," "Spectrum," "Aurola," "Blue Spring," and "Water Song," which embody a seamless fusion of ambient soundscapes and intricate jazz arrangements. Each track immerses the listener in a world of sonic fluidity, reflecting the essence of water itself: ever-changing, adaptable, and deeply resonant. Recorded between 1984 and 1986 at Cracker-Jap Studio in New York City, Water…
Mind
For over six decades, Masabumi Kikuchi has been a pivotal figure in the jazz world, merging traditional elements with innovative electronic sounds. “Mind” is a resurrection of his earlier work initially branded under "Six Elements = Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Mind," which has been meticulously remastered by the acclaimed Taylor Deupree. Kikuchi's music has always been a light of will amid the chaos of life, capturing reflections of the emotional landscapes and the lightly sketched contours of…
Earth
Renowned jazz pianist and composer Masabumi Kikuchi is set to captivate audiences with his latest album, “Japanesque: Six Elements .” This innovative work, the first in a six-part series, intricately weaves traditional Japanese musical themes with contemporary jazz elements, inviting listeners on a transformative auditory journey. Drawing inspiration from the elemental forces of nature, Earth embodies the serene yet powerful essence of the natural world. Kikuchi, celebrated for his unique approa…
Xerrox Vol.3
Xerrox Vol. 3 is the eighth solo studio album by German electronic artist Alva Noto, released in 2015 as part of the ongoing Xerrox penthalogy, which began with Xerrox Vol. 1 (2007) and Xerrox Vol. 2 (2009).Inspired by formative influences such as Andrei Tarkovsky's 1971 film Solaris, La Isla Misteriosa y el Capitán Nemo by Juan Antonio Bardem, and Henri Colpi, Carsten Nicolai exchanges austerity for cinematographic lushness in the remarkably widescreen third volume of his Xerrox series.
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Xerrox 2
Xerrox Vol. 2 is the sixth studio album, released in 2009 by German electronic artist Alva Noto. It is the second installment of the Xerrox penthalogy, based on the concept of digital replication of source material. As with the first Xerrox album, the starting point is a set of samples culled from external sources. This time, snippets and recordings from Sunn O))) collaborator Stephen O'Malley and composer Michael Nyman are featured, as is an excerpt from the 2004 Insen tour with Ryuichi Sakamot…
Xerrox
Xerrox Vol. 1 is the third studio album by German electronic artist Alva Noto. It was released in 2007 as part of the ongoing Xerrox pentalogy, based on the concept of digital replication of source material.
Using the process of copying as a basis, the Xerrox series deals with the manipulation of data through endless reproduction. Due to the inherent fallacy of making copies from other copies, everyday sounds become so altered that they are hardly associated with their source material. As a resu…
The Unreleased Themes For Hellraiser
Nearly four decades after the fact, the full story of Coil's aborted commission for Clive Barker's Hellraiser can finally be heard - and it is every bit as extraordinary as the legend suggested. The Unreleased Themes for Hellraiser [expanded ritual], released by Mental Groove Records / Musique Pour La Danse, is the definitive edition of one of experimental music's most mythologised what-ifs: a lost soundtrack now restored, expanded, and assembled into a coherent and deeply unsettling whole.
The …
Through the Billboard Promised Land Without Ever Stopping
On Through The Billboard Promised Land Without Ever Stopping, Derek Jarman reads his only known work of narrative fiction: a chromatic, psychosexual road‑fable in which a blind young king and his valet traverse a mythical America that feels like the seedbed of Jarman’s later alchemical cinema.