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May 11 2013

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UPCOMING: Various - Enjoy The Experience:Homemade Records (NOW AGAIN)

Written By 1 - May 11 2013

Due out soon on 2LP & 2xCD, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Selections from the Sinecure Books publication Enjoy The Experience: psych, funk, folk, jazz, lounge, boogie and straight-up-weirdness from American private press albums. "Featuring the best (and worst) music that was too good for major label backing, Enjoy The Experience is a hilarious and obsessively passionate collection of vanity and insanity from the depths of human creativity. - John Zorn" Enjoy The Experience: Homemade Records 1958-1992 is the inaugural offering from Sinecure Books. Packaged as a hardcover, and weighing in at 512 pages, it is the most comprehensive overview of the American "private press" movement from the latter half of the 20th Century that could possibly be assembled. Now- Again Records is pleased to distribute a 2CD/2LP anthology of psych, funk, folk, jazz, lounge, disco, boogie and just-plain-weirdness culled from the the book's selections. Take note: this is not a novelty freak show. Contained in this anthology are examples of some of the most highly regarded rock, soul, jazz, funk and singer/ songwriter albums from the 60s through the early 80s. From the awkward-yet- talented to the genius-yet-bizarre, one thing unites all musicians presented here: they sincerely hoped to become stars, they committed themselves to record, and they left themselves vulnerable to an industry not understanding of nuance, not appreciative of character. While Enjoy The Experience the book details a forceful American cultural experience that stands in juxtaposition to the mainstream even as its creators attempted to infiltrate it, Enjoy The Experience the album shows the breadth of American creativity in a compelling, start-to-finish listen. Not all of it is easy to digest, but this music is essential to the 20th century American experience. Track List & Soundclips: SIDE A: 1. The Muzzy Band - "How Was It? (Intro)" 2. The Invaders - "Spacing Out" 3. Carol-Leigh & Hank Midlin - "Inquire Within" 4. Gary Schneider - "Cast Your Fate To The Wind & The Breeze & I" 5. Medico Doktor Vibes - "Diska Limba Man" SIDE B: 1. Michael Farneti - "ESP Switch" 2. 33 1/3 - "Monkey Bridge" 3. Gary Wilson - "6.4 = Make Out" 4. Silk & Silver - "Elton John Medley" 5. Russ Saul - "Just To Say Goodbye" SIDE C: 1. Jade - "Music Slave" 2. Joe E - "Come On Sign" 3. Ray Harlowe & Gyp Fox - "Gettin' Keyed" 4. Arcesia - "White Panther" 5. Boa - "Never Come Back" SIDE C: 1. Stephen David Heitkotter - "Cadillac Woman" 2. Dennis The Fox - "Piledriver" 3. Bob Harrison - "Why Don't You Do Right" 4. Circuit Rider - "Old Time Feeling" 5. Vinny Roman - "Ahh...Music"

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May 08 2013

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UPCOMING: Quasimoto - Yessir Whatever (STONESTHROW)

Written By 1 - May 08 2013

Due out June 2013 on CD & LP+7", to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

Every now and then, Madlib raps over his own beats as his alter ego Quasimoto. It's been eight years since he came out with The Further Adventures of Lord Quas, and now, Quasimoto is getting his own compilation. Yessir Whatever is out June 18 via Stones Throw, and it collects material spanning the full history of the project. The LP comes with a bonus 45 featuring "Hittin Hooks" and "Microphone Mathematics Remix". The comp features 12 tracks of rare, out-of-print, and previously unreleased material. The cover also peels back to reveal a different set of artwork (or "Quasimoto's guts"). Yessir Whatever Track List: 01 Broad Factor 02 Seasons Change 03 The Front 04 Youngblood 05 Astronaut 06 Planned Attack 07 Brothers Can't See Me 08 Catchin' the Vibe 09 Am I Confused? 10 Sparkdala 11 Green Power 12 LAX to JFK

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April 25 2013

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Charles Bradley - Victim Of Love (DAPTONE)

Written By 1 - April 25 2013

Available Here on LP, here on CD

Charles Bradley will release his second album Victim of Love on April 5. The follow up to his highly-praised debut album No Time For Dreaming will be released on Daptone Records imprint Dunham Records. Look for additional details on the new album in early 2012. The 64-year old “Screaming Eagle of Soul” has been championed by critics and fans alike. Released in January 2011, No Time For Dreaming became one of the best selling independent records of the year and landed on Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Albums of 2011 as well as making year end best lists in GQ, Esquire, SPIN, MOJO, Paste Magazine, Mother Jones and more. Bradley also performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno with Sharon Jones & Grace Potter, was featured on multiple episode of The Last Call with Carson Daly and, earlier this year, performed on the BBC’s Later…with Jools Holland. Since his breakout performance at SXSW 2011, where he landed on the SXSWorld magazine cover following the festival, Charles has performed to sold-out audiences and festivals all over North America, Europe, Australia and more. Festival appearances include Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Austin City Limits, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands, Montreux, Roskilde, Flow Festival, All Tomorrow’s Parties, Vienna Jazz Festival, Calgary Folk Festival and Winnipeg Folk Festival. He was featuring on cover Pollstar earlier this year and the 2012 Inaugural A2IM Libera Awards named him “Road Warrior of the Year.”  Track List & Sound Clips:
01 Strictly Reserved For You clip
02 You Put The Flame On It clip
03 Let Love Stand A Chance clip
04 Victim Of Love clip
05 Love Bug Blues clip
06 Dusty Blue clip
07 Confusion clip
08 Where Do We Go From Here clip
09 Crying In The Chapel clip
10 Hurricane clip
11 Through The Storm clip

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April 23 2013

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V/A - Hipshakers Vol 1 & 2 (VAMPISOUL)

Written By 1 - April 23 2013

Available ON LP FOR THE FIRST TIME!

Hipshakers Vol. 1 2LP here, Hipshakers Vol. 2, 2LP here

 
A special Record Store Day release.First volume of our new "R&B Hipshakers" series, featuring rockin' R&B and early soul. A compilation of tracks from 1956 to 1967 by essential artists such as Hank Ballard, Johnny Watson, The "5" Royales, Freddy King, Eugene Church… 20 terrific dance cuts selected by genre expert Mr Fine Wine, from WFMU's Downtown Soulville. Several titles reissued for the first time. I wasn't even close to being a twinkle in my dad's horn-rimmed eye in 1961. But I have to conclude that there's something special about that year for me. When compiling Vampisoul's dip into King Records' deep, deep rhythm-and-blues vaults, I realized that I'm a sucker for the sounds of '61. And, well, '62 too. Not that other years slightly earlier and later aren't represented as well, but… fully a quarter of the tracks herein are from 1961. What happened then? President Kennedy happened then, for one thing, inaugurated on January 20. Also: chimps and their perhaps marginally more civilized human cousins in space; Roger Maris eclipsing the Babe, albeit with a conceptual asterisk; Jets vs Sharks on the West Side; the Cold War in full swing; a hot war in Vietnam just starting to smolder, though few Americans had even heard of the place yet. And brilliant black musicians making timeless records for a Cincinnati, Ohio family of labels - gibbling and gobbling down Broadway, implanting indelible, stinging guitar lines in the public consciousness, and making folks do the ginger snap like there was no tomorrow, which I'm sure there didn't always seem to be. This collection of genuine King and Federal R&B sides encompasses crazy dances (the impossible-but-highly-entertaining-to-picture 'Slummer The Slum'; 'Posin'', which beat Madonna to the voguing punch by some 30 years); intense guitar instrumentals (what can you say about a label employing so many superstar guitar slingers that even Freddie King probably has to fight for a spot in one's top 3, what with Johnny Watson, Ike Turner, Mickey Baker and Lowman Pauling staking pretty strong claims for inclusion themselves?); inspired forays into mind-altering whimsy ('Hog Killin' Time', the first of a trilogy of swine-tingling masterpieces by Eddie Kirk, along with 'The Hawg' on Volt and 'The Grunt' on Fortune); the timeless ode to male horniness 'One Zippy Zam'; and hook-filled, honest-to-goodness love songs (try to get 'I Don't Know About You' out of your head - or your heart). We can argue endlessly about the appropriateness of one's mom teaching one to monkey. If it's polite, sober propriety you're after, look elsewhere. For a raucous and potentially life-changing R&B dance party in a box, though, you'll find TEACH ME TO MONKEY to be just the thing. Mr Fine Wine WFMU's "Downtown Soulville" show
Roy Milton
Tracks list
1. Gibble, Gobble (Willie Wright)
2. Broadway (Hank Ballard)
3. What Makes You So Cold (Lulu Reed)
4. My Nerves (Little Willie John)
5. I Don't Know About You (Lloyd Nolan)
6. Slummer The Slum (The "5" Royales)
7. Where You At Jack (Little Mummy)
8. That's It Man (The Valentines)
9. Mind Your Own Business (Eugene Church)
10. Regardless (Charles Brown)
11. Here It Is Right Here (El Pauling)
12. One Zippy Zam (Roy Milton & His Orchestra)
13. Texas Oil (Freddy King)
14. Mr Astronaut (The Drivers)
15. Your Well Ran Dry (Carol Ford
16. Do The Ginger Snap (Little Bobby Moore)
17. Mom, Won't You Teach Me To Monkey (Little Emmett Sutton)
18. Uncle Willie's Got A Thing Going On (Willie Dixon)
19. Posin' (Johnny Watson)
20. Hog Killin' Time (Eddie Kirk)

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April 23 2013

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UPCOMING: LatinAotearoa - Sonido de LatinAotearoa (LATINAOTEAROA)

Written By 1 - April 23 2013

Due out May 2nd, to pre-order please contact us at info@conch.co.nz

 
 
 
From Auckland's favourite live Latin trio comes Sonido de Latinaotearoa.  LatinAotearoa's debut album is a collection of salsa, bossa and soul influenced tunes with an impressive line-up of guests from jazz legend Nathan Haines to award-winning hip hop artist Tom Scott of Homebrew.
  LatinAotearoa was born from the concept of blending local flavours with the colourful culture of South America.  Popular Auckland DJ Bobby Brazuka brought together Venezuelan songstress Jennifer Zea and multi-talented musician and producer Isaac Aesili to create a unique live performance.  Bobby's Latin influenced soul-funk and hip hop selections were layered with Jennifer's ravishing vocals and Isaac's explosive percussion. The local response was so positive that the trio tested international waters in 2012 by taking their sound to Europe and Australia.  It was soon apparent that this was not just a recipe for kiwi appetites – bustling crowds meant promoters were quick to discuss future tours.  This natural progression and a desire to develop musically led to what felt like an inevitable next step; new and original productions to season an already flavoursome set. With a Latin jazz and soul background, Jennifer's live vocals over recognised contemporary tracks blend so seamlessly they pass as originals.  One particular fan favourite, a Spanish spin of Ladi 6's soul number, Walk Right Up, is delivered so exceptionally that the artist permitted an official LatinAotearoa version to be made.  This collaborative approach to creating new music became the catalyst for producing an exciting and original debut album. Former Opensouls trumpeter Isaac Aesili, who recently returned from touring Japan and Europe with his new project Funkommunity, produced the 14 unique tracks that are Sonido de Latinaotearoa during New Zealand's endless summer.  Working with some of the country's most prestigious musical talents, Isaac crafted an extraordinary assortment of contemporary Latin rhythms. Influences from salsa composer Tito Puento and bossa nova singer Astrud Gilberto to more modern artists such Nickodemus, Fania All Stars and Quantic can be heard throughout.  From melodic ballad La Procesion to the simmering Latin dancehall track Something About You with Tom Scott and reggae singer Jah Red Lion, this is an array of varying tempos that flow elegantly as an album. Guests aside, the signature sound of Latinaotearoa is ever-present; Jennifer's sultry vocals, Isaac's brilliant musicianship and Bobby's firm vision has created a fresh and unique sound that will receive a rapturous response when played live.  Sonido de Latinaotearoa is much more than an album – it's a watershed moment for Latin music in Aotearoa.  

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