Downtempo, Leftfield

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How Du/LANDING LP    $13.50
Catalog #: BPLP003 1
Imagine early TEMPA deep dubstep circa 2000, throw in some subtle broken beat and experimental jazz flourishes, and cap it off with a BURIAL style production sensibility, and you are almost there... 9 tracks of lush electronic transmissions follow. (BANOFFEE PIES)
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Mickey Pearce/ONE HUNDRED SMILES LP    $22.50
Catalog #: BOT001 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. A new album of swaggering UK club experimentations to inaugurate his new label BOX OF TOYS includes 10 songs of bass-heavy, idiosyncratic excursions featuring collaborations with POTE, MEUKO MEUKO, and LENA PLATONOS. (BOX OF TOYS)
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Pascal Viscardi/LLUVIA DE VERANO LP    $18.00
Catalog #: BORN02 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. The Italian-Swiss producer follows a series of international singles with a 7-song mini-LP debut full of Balearic & nu disco gems. Five songs of original material are complimented by remixes from PAULA TAPE & ANDROO. Pressed on 180g vinyl, with full color sleeve. (BORN)
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Von D/DAYDREAMING CD    $6.00
Catalog #: BOKACD001 2
The debut from this French dubstep/bass music producer is heavy on vocal collaborations (PHEPHE, RIYA, FOREIGN BEGGARS, ALYS BE, etc) with a jazzy, melodic vibe throughout. With a song on GILLES PETERSON's new "BROWNSWOOD" CD & previous releases on BLACK ACRE, TEMPA, & SOUL JAZZ! (BOKA)
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Yap Zeeland/AS A GRADUAL PROCESS CD    $10.50
Catalog #: BOCACD002 2
Very cool leftfield CD from TOM (FUG) BAILEY and CAL (NEON HEIGHTS) GIBSON. A quirky mix of samples (from CHARLES MINGUS and GRETA GARBO to STEPTOE & SON) and electronic beats. Fans of LEMON JELLY, BENT, etc will really enjoy this. A very nice surprise. Followup to SECRET STEALTH from BOCAJITO.
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Secret Stealth/SSSHHH! CD    $10.50
Catalog #: BOCACD001 2
Debut on BOCAJITO done by JIM BARON (of CRAZY PENIS) and BOB SADLER (of FUG). Causing a stir on CDR (it was just named IDJ ALBUM OF THE MONTH) this CD mixes funk and soul to come up with midtempo jams and leftfield house. File next to BENT. Getting props from BEATFANATIC, RAINER TRUBY, and more.
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Ill Boogs/THE RHYTHM DEN CD    $15.00
Catalog #: BNB063 2
A culmination of years of digging for break beats, one of the UK top b-boys releases his tour de force manifesto of 38 tracks, with the help of DISCO BIZKID. This guy is the real deal, a founding member of the FLOOR SCIENCE CREW, and of BORN TO ROCK & SINSTARS crews as well. (BREAKIN' BREAD)
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Various/BREAKIN BREAD MIX VOL 1 CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BNB058 2
Fifteen track mix CD of BREAKIN BREAD releases from the past 12 years, cut and blended by PARA and BAILA. Selections from ROB LIFE, QUANTIC, COLOR CLIMAX to hip hop classics from GHOST and TOM CATUANA, to new school soul, funk, and beat hybrids from NATURAL SELF, PARA, and many others.
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Ghost/MY SOUL LOOKS LIKE THIS CD    $19.50
Catalog #: BNB038CD 2
GHOST comes correct with this latest mix CD for BREAKIN' BREAD! "MY SOUL LOOKS LIKE THIS" features a rich tracklisting comprised of original GHOST productions and his influences including DJ KRUSH, DJ SHADOW, DJ CAM, BONOBO, PHOTEK, LUKE VIBERT, PLAID, and more!
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Various/DIRTYBEATBREAKINFUNKANDHIPHOP CD    $9.00
Catalog #: BNB030 2
One of the funkiest UK labels around, BREAKIN BREAD presents its debut label comp, a showcase of their best cuts to date. With funk cuts courtesy of NATURAL SELF, NOSTALGIA 77, COLOR CLIMAX & ILL BOOGS it also includes hip-hop from some of the biggest UK scenesters: GHOST, YUNGUN, & CAPPO.
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Ghost/SELDOM SEEN OFTEN HEARD CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BNB025CD 2
GHOST, a hiphop producer of over 10 years now drops his latest full length for the prolific BREAKIN BREAD label. His production style shows a boom bap ethic & he's gained notoriety with MR. SCRUFF, SKITZ, & SEMTEK. A mix of headnoddery & up tempo biz. Feats ABSTRACT RUDE, KASHMERE & more.
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Natural Self/LET PEACE BE... CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BNB023 2
More copies back in on the debut CD from Brighton beatsmith NATURAL SELF on BREAKIN BREAD. A mix of hip-hop, funk, jazz, Brazilian, & African music it features his single with ALICE RUSSELL and collaborations with members of the QUANTIC SOUL ORCHESTRA. Played by SCRUFF, GILLES, QUANTIC & more!
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Various/BALEARIC 4 DLP    $36.00
Catalog #: BLRC4LP 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Compiled by BREESE, this 12-song album this chilled album is the perfect soundtrack for summer at the beach. Includes songs by MAX ESSA, PRIVATE AGENDA remixed by FAZE ACTION, J-WALK, ROBOT 84 remixed by BREESE, JOE MORRIS, and GALLO remixed by FABRIZIO MAMMARELLA. (BALEARIC)
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Conrad Newholmes/PEPPERMINT STYLES CD    $9.00
Catalog #: BLIP009 2
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Tatham, Mensah, Lord & Ranks/TMLR CD    $21.00
Catalog #: BLACKCD008 2
2000 BLACK's new super group featuring KAIDI (AGENT K) TATHAM and MATT LORD from BUGZ IN THE ATTIC, AKWASI MENSAH and DEGO (4HERO) RANKS. Jazzy and soulful phuture jazz and broken beats with guests ERIC LAU, BEMBE SEGUE & MARK FORCE. Beautifully produced, uplifting and phunky as hell.
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Soul Clap/TEMPO DREAMS VOL. 3 LP    $22.50
Catalog #: BJLP08 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. The 3rd volume of the BASTARD JAZZ label's beat-centric series is back with 12 unreleased songs compiled by SOUL CLAP to showcase modern funk, electro soul, and leftfield house music. Includes the new SOUL CLAP song "SO SEDATED" feat. DAYONNE ROLLINS. 12 songs on both CD &...
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Soul Clap/TEMPO DREAMS VOL. 3 CD    $16.50
Catalog #: BJCD08 2
The 3rd volume of the BASTARD JAZZ label's beat-centric series is back with 12 unreleased songs compiled by SOUL CLAP to showcase modern funk, electro soul, and leftfield house music. Includes the new SOUL CLAP song "SO SEDATED" feat. DAYONNE ROLLINS. 12 songs on both CD & LP. (BASTARD JAZZ)
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Various/BKLYN (BASTARD JAZZ PRES) CD    $10.50
Catalog #: BJ014 2
A diverse mix of "heavy sounds from the county of kings" from BASTARD JAZZ & BROOKLYNRADIO.NET and compiled by DJ DRM. A mix of soul, Afro beat, Latin funk and downtempo from SHARON JONES, NICKODEMUS, AKOYA, CAPT PLANET, UNAIO BLACK and more. Most never on CD before.The sound of today's NY...
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Konformer/KONFORMER LP    $34.50
Catalog #: BID005 9
German trio's 5-song LP of minimalist, rhythmic, and repetitive groove patterns garner comparisons to early KRAFTWERK and the output of cult German labels such as BRAIN and SKY, but their distinctive sound is all their own. (BEFORE I DIE)
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Fernando/FLOAT LP    $27.00
Catalog #: BFKLP027 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Buenos Aires producer who has worked with NANG, INTERNATIONAL FEEL, and UNDER THE SHADE releases his first LP on BEARFUNK. The construction of "FLOAT" reveals an astonishing wealth of musical ideas, brazen touches of new wave and icy modern disco sounds are evident...
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Max Essa/WON TON SUNRISE LP    $21.00
Catalog #: BFKLP026 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Tokyo based Englishman MAX ESSA is back with his third long player for BEARFUNK, 10 tracks that offer a slightly more melancholic take to his unusual sound - dare we say Americana with disco chops? Dead pan vocals and Balearic/yacht rock guitars are signature traits. It's...
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Soiree/LETS PLAY TENNIS LP    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKLP020 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. SOIREE was created by MAX ESSA and STEVE KOTEY to satisfy their love of experimentation and "fun", churning out 8 quirky yet funky songs that only a label like BEARFUNK could deliver. Be it full ahead disco, summery 1983 Ibiza vibes, even a cover of POLICE's "WALKING ON THE...
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Max Essa/CONTINENTAL DRIFT CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD05 2
An album of slo-mo disco & melodic groovers, using live drums, guitars, & bass. Includes highlights from his previous twelves on BEARFUNK, as well as more recent songs sounding like undiscovered LEVEL 42 gems. (BEARFUNK)
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Arturo Capone/MIOCURE CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD04 2
This album covers all bases from deep & shuffly hypno disco numbers like "CURCUMA" & "REGO DANCER" to more minimal & funky tracks like "WONDERING" & "ARTIC FLOORS." FRANK TOPE: "A kind of IDJUTS meets ALAN PARSONS meets THE EDGE thing going on here. Tasty!" (BEAR FUNK)
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Max Essa/WON TON SUNRISE CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD030 2
Tokyo based Englishman MAX ESSA is back with his third long player for BEARFUNK, 10 tracks that offer a slightly more melancholic take to his unusual sound - dare we say Americana with disco chops? Deadpan vocals and Balearic/yacht guitars are signature traits. Smoky & summery. CD avail now.
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Diaphanoids, THE/ASTRAL WEEKENDS CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD03 2
All aboard the space train! THE DIAPHANOIDS (ANDREA BELLENTANI & SIMON MACCARI) take us on a journey with a mind boggling soundtrack of cosmic disco, 70's spacey soundscapes, and analogue bliss. Support from GROOVE ARMADA, PADDED CELL, LAURENT GARNIER, and FAZE ACTION. (BEARFUNK)
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Blakula/PAINT IT RED CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD028 2
The infamous BLAKULA return, bringing their unique brand of macabre once again to BEARFUNK. "PAINT IT RED" see's the duo curate an album of edits and variations on tracks from their two studio albums. It's an imaginary soundtrack of 70s funk, GIALLO-thriller scores, no-wave, and psychedelica.
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Bank, The/UPPER CLASS CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD024 2
THE BANK is an Italian trio with a love of afro & dub, featuring members of SWAYZAK who record for PRINS THOMAS' label. Drenched in vintage recording techniques with updated production that satisfys any dance floor, 9 tracks inc the funky "CHIC DISCO" and punky synth of "ZOMBIE NATION". (BEARFUNK)
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Blakula/BACK FROM MYSTERY CITY CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD022 2
The duo's sophomore album for BEARFUNK is an soundtrack for an imaginary movie full of nocturnal funk peppered with horror soundtrack, free jazz, and psyche rock influences. Support from LAURENT GARNIER ("Love BLAKUKA"), DJ MAG and RICHARD SEN. Out April 2012, relisted with vinyl release.
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Blakula/PERMANENT MIDNIGHT CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD013 2
Italian duo THE DIAPHANOIDS release a new 10 trx LP based on a fictional 70s vampire movie that features BURROUGHS, BASQUIAT, WARHOL, drugs, STUDIO 54 and other "city sicknesses". A lyric free romp that is less cosmic and more dirty & dark, inspired by NO WAVE, psyche, disco, & blues. (BEARFUNK)
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Visti & Meyland/VISTI & MEYLAND CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD011 2
After 12"s on MUSIC FOR DREAMS, BALEARIC BISCUITS, ESKIMO and others, PETER VISTI & MEYLAND release their debut CD on BEARFUNK. A diverse 10 tracks of indie autotune/electro, cosmic boogie, Spanish guitar led breaks, prog disco and more. Incls "YES MAAM" and a cover of "NIGHTCLUBBING".
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Bottin/HORROR DISCO CD    $18.00
Catalog #: BFKCD007 2
Fusing old skool Italo disco influences as well as sweeping cinematic soundscapes, this "nu disco" album drifts away from the soul of traditional disco, but is also dirtier, warmer, and less polished than contemporary Scandinavian nu-disco. (BEARFUNK) Relisted with the vinyl release.
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Coastlines/COASTLINES 2 DLP    $49.50
Catalog #: BEWITH123LP 1
Japanese tropical-fusion duo present their sophomore album of polished Balearic beauties on this 12-song album pressed on 140g double vinyl. (BE WITH RECORDS)
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Barry Morgan & Ray Cooper/PERCUSSION LP    $36.00
Catalog #: BEWITH091LP 1
"PERCUSSION SPECTRUM" is an amazing and highly sought after library record originally released in 1979, filled with killer drum breaks and percussion flares in styles from funk and soul and jazz to Latin, Brazilian, samba, & Afro-Cuban. Remastered 2021 reissue on 180g vinyl. (BE WITH / THEMES)
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Tommy Guerrero/SOUL FOOD TAQUERIA DLP    $49.50
Catalog #: BEWITH026LP 1
It's rare that a certain sound is entirely an artist's own. Although undeniably a stew of impeccable influences, from blues to folk to Latin to dusty funk, soul & hip-hop, one cannot hear a TOMMY GUERRERO song without immediately recognizing it as his & his only. 180g, 2023 repress. (BE WITH)
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Sinatra vs Biggie/BLUE EYES BED-STUY DLP    $30.00
Catalog #: BEDSTUYLP 1
DJ CAPPEL & SMITTY mash up FRANK SINATRA & NOTORIOUS B.I.G. in the weird and wonderful "BLUE EYES MEETS BED-STUY". Full set of all 12 mashups (from the original CD) on double vinyl with color labels. Picture sleeve. Unavailable since 2020, copies now coming back in stock.
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David Menke/THATCHER'S NOT DEAD OST DLP    $45.00
Catalog #: BEC5611185 1
New original songs by the psychedelic French garage rock duo THE LIMINANAS & German-French music composer DAVID MENKE fort the forthcoming ARTE documentary of the same name. This will be the only physical edition of the soundtrack! 140g black double vinyl! (BECAUSE MUSIC)
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Mr. Oizo & Phra/VOILA LP    $25.50
Catalog #: BEC5610193 1
Written and composed together as a 9 song "Italian hip hop" mini album inspired by the likes of MADLIB, backed by an instrumental version of the album on the B-side. Pressed on 180g black vinyl. (ED BANGER/BECAUSE MUSIC)
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Greg Foat Group/BLUE LOTUS LP    $34.50
Catalog #: BCRLP03 1
The classic GREG FOAT GROUP line-up returns, with special guests ART THEMEN on soprano saxophone and MORGAN SIMPSON (BLACK MIDI) on drums, for a jazz fusion album of heavy synth and percussive grooves. (BLUE CRYSTAL RECORDS)
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Greg Foat/PSYCHOSYNTHESIS DLP    $45.00
Catalog #: BCRLP02 1
A new synthesizer soundscape record that is part ambient chillout and part jazz fusion, a follow up to his "PHOTOSYNTHESIS" album. Features drummer MORGAN SIMPSON of BLACK MIDI. (BLUE CRYSTAL)
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Ammoye + Rise Ashen/HAFFI WIN CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD201021 2
"A futuristic alchemy of dancehall, hip hop, house and dub" fusing AMMOYE's smooth vocals with RISE ASHEN's urban beats. A record that is "both smooth and rough, sometimes threatening and always bassy". "ASHEN's tight beats and AMMOYE's ill vocals" with "an aftertaste of the island". (BALANCED)
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J57/DIGITAL SOCIETY CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD201019 2
Full album (21 tracks!) from the Long Island/Brooklyn native and BROWN BAG ALLSTARS member. Dark and layered instrumental hip hop/headz music with an anthemic quality and heavily influenced by music outside of rap. Guests DJ BRACE, DEEJAY ELEMENT, HOMEBOY SANDMAN and more. Real nice. (BALANCED)
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Various/NORTHERN FACTION 4 CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200813 2
16 track compilation that mixes "reggae vibes while maintaining crisp beats and a chilled mood" with tracks from SOLIDAZE, NOISESHAPER, CHRONIC SONATA, DJ BRACE, SUBATIOMIC SOUND SYSTEM and more. For fans of BASTARD JAZZ, KLEIN and the like. Getting plays on KCRW, RADIO DIRECTX and more. (BALANCED)
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Various/LINK PINS CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200711 2
Excellent new compilation CD from Canada's BALANCED RECORDS. 15 tracks from FASCADE@137DB, SOLIDAZE, RISE ASHEN, ANGELO BADALAMENTI, CHRONIC SONATA, LEAF SYSTEM and more. A mix of downtempo, broken beat, house, dub and IDM. Very cool cover artwork from BETH ROMPHF.
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Various/NORTHERN FACTION 3 CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200608 2
Cool collection of soulful nu-jazz and and downtempo from the BALANCED label out of Winnipeg. Featuring deep tracks from KASKADE, KING KOOBA, GAVIN FROOME, RISE ASHEN, and SHERRY ST. GERMAIN alongside BALANCED usual suspects EQUANIM, FASCADE@137DB, DJ BRACE, and SOLIDAZE.
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Billy Rockwell/MOD PARLOUR ORCHESTRA CD    $10.50
Catalog #: BCD200406 2
Music from Winnipeg Canada on the BALANCED label. With subtle glitchy rhythms and abstract film melodies, the MOD PARLOUR ORCHESTRA explores layered beats and and atmospheres in the spirit of drum and bass. A little cheaper than the other CDs as it's more like a mini-labum.
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Various/NORTHERN FACTION 2 CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200305 2
BALANCED RECORDS comp collects tracks from 10 different canadian producers, fusing elements of hip hop, IDM, dub, jazz, electro and global music. Tracks from EQUANIM, DJ BRACE, FASCADE@137DB, SOLIDAZE, GENTLE and more.
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Fascade@137db/CHARACTER OF THE...CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200207 2
Deep organic instrumental hip hop grooves from Winnipeg artist FASCADE@137DB on BALANCED RECORDS. This album is the follow up to the critically aclaimed PREMONITION EP. Featuring vocals from SARAH MICHEALSON, FENOM, KAREN ASMUDSON, and FLUTEGIRL.
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Equanim/INSTRUMENTAL LANGUAGE CD    $13.50
Catalog #: BCD200202 2
BALANCED RECORDINGS artist EQUANIM's debut album features his talents with jazz influenced melodies and inovative electronic programing. The styles range from deep instrumental hip hop, to abstract funky beats, to ambient textures. The album was nominated for a Western Canadian Music award.
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Various/UNBROKEN DREAMS OF LIGHT DLP    $30.00
Catalog #: BBRLP004 1
FALTY DL's label BLUEBERRY RECORDS delivers a wildly eclectic 15-song 2xLP that includes cuts by TODD OSBORN with LUKE VIBERT, HORSEPOWER PRODUCTIONS, u-ZIQ, two tracks by FALTY DL himself, and a whole lot more! (BLUEBERRY)
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Falty DL/HEAVEN IS FOR QUITTERS LP    $25.50
Catalog #: BBRLP001 1
With previous full-length albums on NINJA TUNE & PLANET MU, plus countless singles, FALTY DL releases his new album on his own BLUEBERRY RECORDS imprint. Featuring guest spots from u-ZIQ, HANNAH COHEN, & ROSIE LOWE, this 13-song album explores introspective electronica & downtempo. (BLUEBERRY)
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Architektur/TRAVELOGUE CD    $22.50
Catalog #: BBR001 2
ARCHITEKTUR's debut "TRAVELOGUE" is an eclectic mix of classical, swing, & jazz inspired downbeat & dub. He has perfectly crafted this sound and has played it in cities across the globe & has been featured on various scores & soundtracks. "Totally perplexing..." - THE WIRE (BURNING BOWL)
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Ex.Girls/VERK DLP    $37.50
Catalog #: BBBLP04 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Reykjavik underground electronic trio previously known as RUSSIAN.GIRLS fuse lush arrangements with a lo-fi disposition and crunchy bass. They won "Best Icelandic Electronic Music Song" in 2023 with their anthem "HALDA AFRAM" featured here. (BBBBBB)
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Motion Orchestra/ALL ONE DLP    $37.50
Catalog #: BAT006 1
Debut album from an international group formed in 2017 as a studio project of DAVID HANKE (KENO, RENEGADES OF JAZZ) to explore his neo-classical and jazz sensibilities in a new setting. The 12 songs have a compositional style that fuses orchestral and electronic worlds. (BATHURST)
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Energie Du Verre/UNITED ANCESTORES LP    $21.00
Catalog #: BAT003 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. The latest project from musician/producer SOENKE DUEWER (AKA BATTERIE DU VERRE). A club oriented 10 track album of electronic jazz that was done over 13 sessions by a group of artists. Somewhere between sound library music and dancefloor jazz. Very cool, soundtracky jazz....
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Various/MOTOR JAZZ: THEM TO US DLP    $33.00
Catalog #: BAT001X 1
This compilation sees the coming together of independent music makers from across the globe, presenting electronic music with swing and a sense of freedom and improvisation that some might call "jazz". Includes 14 songs by FUNKI PORCINI, RENEGADES OF JAZZ, THE MOTION ORCHESTRA, & more! (BATHURST)
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Shiloh/ELEMENTS DCD    $9.00
Catalog #: BARQCD005 2
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Modaji/SPEAKERQUAKE CD    $15.00
Catalog #: AVBPM006CD 2
Nicely priced import cd (in thin sleeve CD case) from international beat maker extraordinaire MODAJI, whos thus far illustrious career has led him through some of the best in downtempo beats & loungey house. This CD continues his trailblazing beat driven downtempo styles across 9 tracks.
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Gum Drop/HI-FALUTIN CD    $16.50
Catalog #: AVBPM005CD 2
GUM DROP is the newest project of ROB MAC who is in SPEEKA, JUMBONICS (TRU THOUGHTS), CLEAN, and did the production for ROGER ROBINSON. JASON TODD of DEF HARMONIC carries many of the vocal duties on the record and sound of the album is comparable to their spaced out funk. (ALTERED VIBES)
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Roger Robinson/ILLCLECTICA CD    $22.50
Catalog #: AVBPM004CD 2
Cool new release from ALTERED VIBES music, once again, pushing the envelope on hip hop, soul and left field beats. Here singer, poet, musician ROGER ROBINSON teams up with producer ROB MAC of SPEEKA to create a left field psychedelic hip hop soul album a la CODY CHESSNUTT, SAUL WILLIAMS etc.
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Hundred Strong/BASEMENT BLUES DLP    $27.00
Catalog #: AVBPM003LP 1
HUNDRED STRONG has recorded for seminal beatz labels like HOMBRE and CUP OF TEA. Here he blends funky beats with jazz, dub and funk, with guest vocals from JOSEPH MALIK (COMPOST), ALISON CROCKETT, J TODD of DEF HARMONIC, and VICTOR DAVIES. (ALTERED VIBES)
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Hundred Strong/BASEMENT BLUES CD    $13.50
Catalog #: AVBPM003CD 2
Now in stock on CD.
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Vanishing System/HEADCOMPUTER CD    $10.50
Catalog #: AVBPM002CD 2
Full length CD of next level psychedelic future hip hop from DEF HARMONIC MC and producer JASON TODD. The two 10" singles were both hits with GILLES and the album should apppeal to fans of PLANTLIFE, SA-RA, ANDRE 3000 etc. Alongside EPCOT CENTER, TODD produces a leftfield classic. (ALTERED VIBES)
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Def Harmonic/EMBRACE CD    $13.50
Catalog #: AVBPM001CD 2
The much-hyped and long awaited first proper full-length from DEF HARMONIC HARMONIC on ALTERED VIBES / BPM. The heir apparent to the jazzy DIGABLE PLANETS-style male/female counter flow has been celebrated everywhere from XLR8R to STRAIGHT NO CHASER. Jazzy style indie hip hop. Lovely.
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Various/AUXCAST VOL. ONE CD    $6.00
Catalog #: AUXCD005 2
The AUXILIARY label presents 10 hand-picked exclusives from the first year of their "AUXCAST" podcast. Features label regulars ASC, SAM KDC, SYNTH SENSE, METHOD ONE, and RQ, along with ELEMENTAL, AND, FIS, and BERING STRAIT, with underground electronics and subtle techno. (AUXILIARY)
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RQ/MEMORY FIELDS CD    $6.00
Catalog #: AUXCD002 2
Better known for his D&B label art, New Zealander RYAN QUINLIVAN delivers 4 original pieces of emotive music drenched in bass, Backing up the originals are 5 remixes from ANDERS PETERSON of GHOST SOUNDS, ASC/MINDSPAN, SAM KDC, and ambient stalwart BVDUB. (AUXILIARY)
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Mark Hawkins/VENN DIAGRAM DLP    $45.00
Catalog #: AUSLP017 1
An eclectic combination of heavy duty IDM, melodic techno, and jazzy soul battles it out for dominance on this album. He has previous releases on DJAX UP BEATS, UGLY FUNK, DIXON AVENUE BASEMENT JAMS, SONIC MIND, MISTRESS, and HOUNDSTOOTH. (AUS MUSIC)
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Aim/HINTERLAND (RE-ISSUE) CD    $19.50
Catalog #: ATICCD004 2
Much-anticipated re-issue of AIM's second full-length. "HINTERLAND" was the follow-up to their massive debut, "COLD WATER MUSIC", and pushed the band into true cult status amongst the late night headz, and now comes with additional tracks not featured on the initial version. (ATIC)
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H.S.S./MIXTAPE MENTALITY CD    $13.50
Catalog #: ATCD1003 2
Brand new album from Dallas producers HYDROPONIC SOUND SYSTEM on ALTERNATE TAKE records in conjuction with SWEDISH BRANDY. Featuring vocals from BAVU BLAKES, HEADKRACK and others, this is the face of the Texas underground hip hop. Getting props from DJ JAZZY JEFF, BOBBITO, PHIFE DAWG and others.
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Nicole Willis/KEEP REACHIN UP REMIXED CD    $18.00
Catalog #: ATC012CD 2
Hot new collection of remixes taken from the recent album by NICOLE WILLIS & THE SOUL INVESTIGATORS. Spanky new remixes of tracks from "KEEP REACHIN' UP", one of THE nu soul releases of the moment, with reworks coming from MR SCRUFF, SIMBAD, LACK OF AFRO, BLACKBEARD, ELIZABETH SHEPHERD, & more.
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Elmore Judd/ANGEL SOUND CD    $9.75
Catalog #: ATC005CD 2
Hard to describe, hard to ignore ELMORE JUDD makes quirky, offbeat soul music that ranges in tempo from slow downtempo/hip hop soul tracks to upbeat broken beat sounding cuts. Rave reviews from GILLES, SNC, MR SCRUFF and more. The British answer to OUTKAST??? (ABOVE THE CLOUDS)
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Worm Is Green/PUSH PLAY DLP    $43.50
Catalog #: ATA002 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Originally released in 2005 as CD/digital only, this first ever vinyl releases is pressed on 180g white double vinyl, with 2 bonus tracks. The group's sound is a perfect blend of British new wave and the 4AD sound of the COCTEAU TWINS meets PORTISHEAD. (ATA:EMPIRE)
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Ave.To/THREE WAY INTERSECTION CD    $15.00
Catalog #: ASRACD03 2
A conscious mix of hip hop, jazz and soul from Washington, DC trio, joined here on their debut with a host of musicians and guest vocalists. Jazzy and smooth (but not TOO smooth!) with a underpinning of hip hop beats. For fans of downtempo and hip hop soul. No exports to Japan. (ASAHRA)
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Fat Jon/TEPHLON FUNK: THE DOPE TAPE LP    $25.50
Catalog #: AS059 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. FAT JON returns with the 2nd installation of "TEPHLON FUNK". This 12 track LP serves as a soundtrack to the eponymous manga published by DARK HORSE COMICS and comes w/ a 12"x12" manga poster, in a full print jacket. A must have for fans of JON's work on classics like SAMURAI...
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Rebel Clique/STILL CURIOUS CD    $9.00
Catalog #: AS050 2
Second album from hip hop hybrid REBEL CLIQUE featuring soulful vocals from AMLESET SOLOMUN on top of the experimental beats and production of FAT JON. If you like FAT JON'S hip hop style, you may like this more soulful aspect. Slick and varied, and a nice follow-up to the "UNIQUE CONNECTION" album.
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Five Deez/KOMMUNICATOR INSTRUMENTALS CD    $9.00
Catalog #: AS043 2
Due to popular demand, AMPLE SOUL drops the instrumental version of FIVE DEEZ's new-age hip hop album from early 2006. Produced by FAT JON, these instrumentals are the backdrop that inspired the whole concept for the "transmission from anywhere" album. A solid listen from beginning to end.
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Five Deez/KOMMUNICATOR INSTRUMENTALS DLP    $15.00
Catalog #: AS043 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. Due to popular demand, AMPLE SOUL drops the instrumental version of FIVE DEEZ's new-age hip hop album from early 2006. Produced by FAT JON, these instrumentals are the backdrop that inspired the whole concept for the "transmission from anywhere" album. A solid listen from...
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Rebel Clique/UNIQUE CONNECTION CD    $9.00
Catalog #: AS035 2
FAT JON, producer of just about everyone that matters in hip hop, brings us the REBEL CLIQUE, an interesting blend of R&B, hip hop and electronic music AMLESET SOLOMON takes main vocal duties, with his unique voice sitting comfortably within FAT JON's deft production. FJ lends his own vox as well.
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Rebel Clique/UNIQUE CONNECTION DLP    $15.00
Catalog #: AS035 1
Groove Dis Exclusive. FAT JON, producer of just about everyone that matters in hip hop, brings us the REBEL CLIQUE, an interesting blend of R&B, Hip Hop and Electronic music AMLESET SOLOMON takes main vocal duties, with his unique voice sitting comfortably within FAT JON's deft production. FJ...
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Mystery School Ensemble/MSE CD    $10.50
Catalog #: ARTCD001 2
One of our favorite downtempo bands finally get around to releasing their debut album (CD only for now). 12 tracks of lazy downtempo jazz, almost all instrumentals. MSE is a full blown band with horns, a drummer, etc--not just deejays and a sampler. Atmospheric and moody and very good. Get this.
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Mo' Horizons/10 YEARS OF MO'HORIZONS DCD    $21.00
Catalog #: AR011CD 2
Double CD celebrating ten years of their unique brand of nubossa, jazz and funky breakbeats. After four successful album releases, the duo select 16 of their personal faves with a second disc of mostly (8 of 10) unreleased remixes from DJ DAY, TM JUKE, JAZZ JUICE, UNA MAS TRIO, and more. (AGOGO)
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Quaid/ALGORITHM DON'T LIKE MY FREEK LP    $30.00
Catalog #: APRON047 1
"A never-ending computer simulation inhabited by freak machines and rogue algorithms... I'm definitely channeling late 80s and early 90s sci-fi killers like Total Recall, Running Man, Robocop, and maybe some Knight Rider in there too. But all respun for... today". - QUAID (APRON)
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Future 3/WE ARE THE FUTURE CD    $9.00
Catalog #: APR010CD 2
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Lost Epcot/ASLANT SAND DLP    $36.00
Catalog #: APPIAN013 1
Two well known producers who wish to remain anonymous come together for a debut record reminiscent of early WARP releases with multiple influences. Gatefold double LP with 12 songs, artwork by PHILIP MITTON. (APPIAN SOUNDS)
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Oberman Knocks/13TH SMALLEST CD    $4.50
Catalog #: AP001CD 2
Sounding like AUTECHRE or APHEX TWIN, this first release for APERTURE, the new label of ANDREA PARKER, is a dark journey into a cacophony of noise, all about the creation and manipulation of sounds for the pure pleasure of the production itself. A rewarding listen for the discerning audiophile!
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Bright & Findlay/EVERYTHING IS SLOW LP    $33.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP065 1
The debut album from the duo of JAMES ALEXANDER BRIGHT & GROOVE ARMADA's TOM FINDLAY is a highly listenable album of laid back easy pop and hazy Balearic vibes. Vocals and guitars are courtesy of JAMES, with TOM's ear for arrangement proving second to none. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Andrew Wasylyk/PARALLEL LIGHT LP    $30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP062 1
An album of alternative mixes of his 2020 LP "FUGITIVE LIGHT", itself a spiritual jazz and neo-classical masterclass in melody. This album offers a different perspective as much as it is also a companion piece. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Other Lands/ARCHIPELAGOS LP    $30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP060 1
A beautiful, spontaneous, timeless, and honest meditation on what it is to be at once both alone and part of a larger whole. An improvisational work that has a feeling of meandering about, this is really quite stunning. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Warren Hampshire/LANGUAGE OF BIRDS LP    $22.50
Catalog #: AOTNLP036 1
Recorded solo shortly after completing "GALAXIES LIKE GRAINS OF SAND" and "THE HONEY BEAR" with GREG FOAT, "LANGUAGE OF THE BIRDS" is influenced by his love of walking the countryside on the Isle of Wight. His sound here hints at 60's psychedelic folk. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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James McKenzie/AND THE MCKENZIE BROS LP    $30.00
Catalog #: AOTNLP022 1
Folk, soul, soft rock... or all of the above. This collection of 6 solo cuts from JAMES McKENZIE's 70's private press LP "I'VE GOT TO GO", plus 5 songs from "NEW TRICK" by THE McKENZIE BROTHERS (aka brothers James & John) are for connoisseurs of fine soul. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Andrew Wasylyk/FUGITIVE LIGHT... CD    $15.00
Catalog #: AOTNCD041 2
"FUGITIVE LIGHT AND THEMES OF CONSOLATION" is the third in a trio of records by ANDREW WASYLYK which unearth and reshape the landscape of Eastern Scotland as shimmering and inventive instrumental music, with 10 tracks of ambient jazz and world fusion. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Greg Foat/PHOTOSYNTHESIS CD    $16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD030 2
ATHENS OF THE NORTH introduces the second part of their nod to the world of library music, this time with GREG FOAT and JAMES THORPE collaborating on this 11-song album. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Hampshire & Foat/NIGHT SHADE CD    $10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD018 2
The duo dives into a full album of library music. It opens with 5 tracks in very distinctive styles such as Japanese influenced music, spaghetti western melancholy, etc. Next is a classic library suite, a detective's theme with different variations on the motifs. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Hampshire & Foat/THE HONEY BEAR CD    $16.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD013 2
An absolutely stunning album of folk and ambient music based on a fictional children's book of the same name, with each song a chapter of the book. Field recordings collected on England's Isle of Wight were then overdubbed with strings, oboe, and flute. Beautiful cover art! (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Hampshire & Foat/GALAXIES LIKE.. CD    $10.50
Catalog #: AOTNCD010 2
"GALAXIES LIKE GRAINS OF SAND" is the 8-song album from WARREN HAMPSHIRE of THE BEES and pianist GREG FOAT, recorded with a full orchestra, all analog to tape. British library music & 60's Italian soundtracks combines with classical, minimalism, jazz, & folk. (ATHENS OF THE NORTH)
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Smith & Blackspade/MOTIVATIONAL TOOL CD    $13.50
Catalog #: AN061 2
KENAUTIS SMITH teams up with the multi-talented BLACKSPADE of the HAWTHORNE HEADHUNTERS for a hip hop album that seamlessly mixes live instrumentation with dirty soul samples. SPADE provides the vocals while KENAUTIS handles most of the production. 14 tracks. Out on Chicago's ALL NATURAL INC. label.
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Proh Mic/RHYTHM FOR DAYS CD    $13.50
Catalog #: AN059 2
The official debut & much anticipated album from producer PROH MIC. Serious funk, boogie groove. It's DILLA meets DAM FUNK meets JAM & LEWIS and beyond with guest vocals & production from GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, VITAMIN D, UNCLE IMANI of PHARCYDE, PAOLO JEAN, COULTRAIN & more. Back in stock!
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Primeridian/DA ALLNIGHTA CD    $15.00
Catalog #: AN039 2
Not new, but new to us. PRIMERIDIAN's album "DA ALNIGHTA" feat. the single "TRUMPETS OF ZION" for a total of 19 tracks featuring lyrical dexterity, thought provoking content and playful flows. Eloquent and conscious hip hop straight out of CHICAGO. (ALL NATURAL INC)
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A Mountain Of One/INSTITUTE OF JOY CD    $19.50
Catalog #: AMRCD02 2
The first studio album by this psych/prog London duo. Features a cover of LEONARD COHEN's "WHO BY FIRE", the single "BONES" and 11 more cuts. Mixing balearic sounds with prog rock this appeals to both indie rockers and fans of cosmic disco. Accessible but offbeat. Really nice. Released Sept '09.
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Soundwalk Collective/MUSIC BEFORE... LP    $21.00
Catalog #: AMB1702 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. "MUSIC BEFORE THERE IS BLOOD", a 5-track mini-LP with 45 minutes of music, is composed of 4 sweeping ambient electronic originals and a somber MAX LODERBAUER rework of B-side opener "RIMSKY-KORSAKOV". (APOLLO/R&S)
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