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One of the most successful British bands of the last 3 decades, blur are back on 21st July with their first new album in over 8 years: The Ballad of Darren. Preceded by first single The Narcissist on 18th May, the album was produced by James Ford and recorded in Studio 13, London and Devon, and is the sound of a band at the very

top of their game. Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the band’s ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr. The band are about to kick off a summer of highly-anticipated live shows which will see blur performing in front of 2 million fans this year, with 2 nights at Wembley Stadium on July 7th and 8th.

blur - The Ballad of Darren (Ocean Blue Vinyl)

Mr Bongo

Bala Desejo - Sim Sim Sim (Red Vinyl)

£24.00

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Sim Sim Sim' is the Latin Grammy award-winning debut album from Bala Desejo. A band who are at the forefront of Rio de Janeiro’s artistic renaissance, they channel influences of Brazilian 60s Tropicália, 70s psychedelia and MPB to create a nostalgic, yet joyfully, avant-garde sound. The band is comprised of four distinct characters, each one an incredible talent in their own right and each with

impressive credentials in the Brazilian Independent music scene. Central to the resurgent Rio de Janeiro musical community, the quartet of Dora Morelenbaum, Julia Mestre, Lucas Nunes and Zé Ibarra thrive in a group dynamic. They formed Bala Desejo to play collaboratively for a festival date in 2021, but when that show became a victim of pandemic shutdowns the idea for an album project materialised. 'Sim Sim Sim’, which translates into English as ‘Yes Yes Yes’, weaves through a fusion of genres, taking twists and turns as it progresses. There is Tropicália, MPB, rock, samba-canção soul-funk and reggae in the mix. It possesses many of the qualities of a classic album from Brazilian music’s golden era of the 60s and 70s, but also manages to sound very now, which is not an easy task to pull off. As solo musicians, they have worked and collaborated with Brazilian icons Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso and Milton Nascimento to name but a few. Bala Desejo feels like a natural extension of what came before, taking the baton from these luminaries, adding their unique spin and moving the sound forward.

Rebecca’s Records

Azamiah - In Phases

£22.00

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Following the release last year of Rebecca Vasmant’s acclaimed album With Love, From Glasgow (nominated for Scottish Album Of The Year 2022), Vasmant’s Rebecca’s Records label have announced their latest release, the debut album from spiritual jazz outfit ‘Azamiah’ led by India Blue. Azamiah have emerged from Glasgow’s bubbling jazz scene, and their debut album, the beautifully transportive and soulful ‘In Phases’, will be released

on 16th June via 12” and digital with the lead single ‘Night Woman’ out today. Centered around India Blue’s expressive and ethereal lead vocals, the twelve track LP takes the listener on an immersive journey that draws inspiration from the sounds of the natural world and the urban rhythm of the city. ‘Night Woman’ encapsulates the gorgeous sonic worlds that are the essence of Azamiah’s debut, as grooving bass, gentle, breezy brass and sublime percussive embellishments forming a truly dazzling aural experience. Headed by respected Glasgow-based producer, composer and DJ Rebecca Vasmant, Rebecca’s Records is a family run imprint that aims to platform and support female-led jazz, as well as shining a spotlight on Scottish jazz. The label represents the wonderfully diverse and rich music scene that makes Glasgow so very special. Speaking about Amaziah’s album In Phases, Rebecca Vasmant said: “When I first heard the beautiful and mesmerizing music from Azamiah, I was absolutely blown away, and I am so very happy that we are able to present such a beautiful album. It was recorded and written in Glasgow, continuing our ethos of promoting and supporting Scottish jazz. This record gives me the chills, and I really love the music so very much. “We hope to release beautiful and special records that make us feel like we've been transported into a cloud of happiness and peace, and hopefully will make listeners feel the same. We aim to send the message of the spirit of Glasgow -collaboration, love and acceptance - in that everyone is welcome in our beautiful city that we call home.”

Rhino

Joni Mitchell - Clouds (Orange Vinyl)

£28.00

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Joni Mitchell’s second album Clouds is BPI certified gold and won the 1969 GrammyÒ (her first of nine) for Best Folk Performance. Originally released 1st May 1969, all tracks were written by Mitchell and the album features a self-portrait as it’s artwork. Featuring ‘Chelsea Morning’, ‘The Fiddle and the Drum’ and one of Mitchell’s best known songs ‘Both Sides, Now.’ Track list LP 1 Side

A Tin Angel (2021 Remaster) Chelsea Morning (2021 Remaster) I Don't Know Where I Stand (2021 Remaster) That Song About the Midway (2021 Remaster) Roses Blue (2021 Remaster) Side B The Gallery (2021 Remaster) I Think I Understand (2021 Remaster) Songs to Aging Children Come (2021 Remaster) The Fiddle and the Drum (2021 Remaster) Both Sides, Now (2021 Remaster)

Rhino

Joni Mitchell - Song To A Seagull (Yellow Vinyl)

£28.00

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Joni Mitchell has established herself as one of the most-talented songwriters of her generation. Song To A Seagull was Joni Mitchell’s debut album, originally released in 1968. The two sides of the LP are labelled ‘I Came to the City’ and ‘Out of the City and Down to the Seaside’. The original mix has been recently updated by Mitchell and mixer Matt Lee. “The original

mix was atrocious,” says Mitchell. “It sounded like it was recorded under a jello bowl, so I fixed it!” Track list LP 1 Side A - I Came to the City I Had a King (2021 Remaster) Michael from Mountains (2021 Remaster) Night in the City (2021 Remaster) Marcie (2021 Remaster) Nathan La Franeer (2021 Remaster) Side B - Out of the City and Down to the Seaside Sisotowbell Lane (2021 Remaster) The Dawntreader (2021 Remaster) The Pirate of Penance (2021 Remaster) Song to a Seagull (2021 Remaster) Cactus Tree (2021 Remaster)