Andy Bey was one of the most sought-after vocalists in the era of jazz fusion. Between 1968 and 1973 he was first choice as a studio singer for Max Roach, Duke Pearson, Horace Silver, Gary Bartz and Stanley Clarke, to mention but a few. His warm and engaging baritone voice easily crossed the bridge from conventional…
Vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket. 2023 release. Hailed as a gifted storyteller (NPR Music) for 2016 s The Party and 2020 s The Neon Skyline, Andy Shauf writes albums that unfold like short fiction, full of colorful characters, fine details and a rich emotional depth. With Norm, however, Shauf has slyly deconstructed and…
These days, every artist s album needs to have a story. The music can t speak for itself. The title Unprecedented Sh!t is not only representative of how much of a sonic departure the 11-track album is from Ani s other work, but also a political and social commentary on the current state of the…
Sung Tongs is Animal Collective’s fifth studio album originally released in 2004 and features Avey Tare and Panda Bear. For its 20th anniversary, the 2xLP has been pressed on color vinyl for the first time, Canary and Ruby, and is housed in a gatefold jacket. Sung Tongs marked the beginning of a prolific five year…
Animaniacs was a golden moment in television history, a bona-fide & fully-featured animated variety show harkening back to the early days of American cartoons featuring short skits, biting satirical wit, and, of course, ludicrously catchy tunes. Impressively orchestrated and lyrically playful, music was a part of Animaniacs’ core identity from the show’s very beginning. Original…
Slavic Folk Songs is a collection of songs and sacred chants from diverse Slavic regions performed by Ansis BÄ“tiņš & ArtÅ«rs ÄŒukurs, based on oral traditions and melodies often without authors or composers. The songs have been arranged by the duo for two voices and are performed a cappella, in various techniques, characteristic to the…
Anthony Ant Davis is a distinguished hip-hop producer, one-half of the renowned duo Atmosphere, and a founding member of independent record label Rhymesayers Entertainment. His decades-long career of beat-making has also included works for MF DOOM, Brother Ali, Murs, Rav, Sage Francis and a dozen others. Raised in a military family, his nomadic upbringing exposed him…
Ant’s production is known for its rich, textured soundscapes that blend vintage and soulful elements with deep emotional resonance. The second installment of his instrumental series, Collection of Sounds: Vol. 2, features smooth beats, intricate sampling, and lush, jazzy layers that create an immersive atmosphere. He masterfully incorporates sly riffs and funk-laden grooves, stirring sentimentality…
On Collection of Sounds: Vol. 3, Anthony Ant Davis delves into the rich influences of reggae, dub, and early hip-hop, crafting a vibrant instrumental landscape that pays homage to these foundational genres. Building on the textured soundscapes that define his work, this album showcases Ant s masterful ability to weave together infectious grooves, deep basslines,…
*** Nine pummelling tracks with a focus on attack, pulse with hammering fecundity. Where Through the CervixÉ gaped with a menstrual tidal flow, revealing the disgusting orificial void, Logos is a counterpart to that both in musical form and ideological conceptions. Antagonistic and aggressive, the album is about the creative force turning on itself, in…
Reggae Feelings is a reminder of the continuing relevance of the dancehall style. Rough, raw and rugged they represent the real authentic sound of young Jamaica from over thirty years ago when the youths forgot their troubles and danced .
Over its 35-year career, Anthrax has been a pioneering band with its unique style, sound and heavy brand of thrash metal, and, as Metallica s Kirk Hammett put it, one can hear their influence on any number of up and coming bands. The band has sold in excess of 10-million records, received multiple Gold and Platinum certifications,…
As one of the Big Four of thrash, Anthrax helped usher in a style of metal that not only dominated throughout the 80s, but yielded the template for metal to come. Yet while their Big Four counterparts (Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer) were West Coast acts, Anthrax formed in New York City. It s a distinction that…
20 all new recordings from ANTI, Southern California s original legacy punk band, that s from the South Bay, the same Nabor hood and time period as the Descendents, Circle Jerks, Black Flag and Pennywise came from, but what made ANTI different was their social political awareness, they sang about topics back then that were…
10th anniversary edition of their 2012 Daptone debut album. The unstoppable, irresistible rhythms and melodies of Antibalas have influenced scores of artists across rock, hip hop, afrobeat, and beyond.