Vinyl Preview: New Records Set to Drop [29th May 2024]

"A vinyl collection is a museum of sound, each record a curated masterpiece."

The world of vinyl is about to get even richer. Join us as we explore the upcoming vinyl releases that are sure to make waves. Each record brings its unique flavor, promising to enhance your listening experience with unmatched depth and warmth.

1. On Joy And Sorrow by Glass Prism: Pennsylvania's psychedelic band GLASS PRISM is set to reissue their second album, originally released in 1970 and recorded in NYC with engineer Mike Moran. Titled after Khalil Gibran’s *The Prophet*, this album showcases a heavier sound than their debut, featuring powerful organ and sharp fuzz-wah guitar. This marks the first-ever LP reissue of this underrated hard-psychedelic classic. Available June 21st. Pre-order now!
2. Tunng Presents...DEAD CLUB by Tunng: Tunng presents *Dead Club*, a multifaceted project encompassing a new album, a podcast series, and an open conversation on death and grief. This extraordinary record is contemplative, intimate, and celebratory, featuring collaborations with Max Porter, who contributed two new pieces. The accompanying podcast series, produced by band members Becky Jacobs and Sam Genders, delves into discussions with philosophers, scientists, frontline workers, and others who engage with death in their work. The aim of this project is not to dictate how to grieve or to offer a framework for loss, but rather to foster a new openness in discussing the subject. Website Link- 'tunng.bandcamp'
3. with you in spirit by Balance and Composure: *With You in Spirit*, the fourth LP by Balance and Composure, is a captivating and atmospheric blend of melodic post-punk and towering rock. The album alternates between stunning, crystalline arrangements and intense, earth-shaking climaxes, creating a gripping, almost tangible tension that crackles, growls, and grooves, poised to erupt. Set for release on October 4th via Memory Music, the label founded by Grammy-nominated producer Will Yip, *With You in Spirit* showcases songwriters reaching new heights and exploring new depths. The album often feels like the band's confrontation with their own avoidance and mortality, choosing to face these themes in the way they know best. Website Link- 'memory-music.net'
4. Mid Spiral by BADBADNOTGOOD: The *Mid Spiral* suites mark BADBADNOTGOOD's return to their instrumental jazz roots, while they continue to push the boundaries by blending genres like hip-hop, neo-soul, psychedelic, funk, and more. For these sessions, the trio enlisted additional musicians, enriching the instrumentation and creating a deeply collaborative and expansive new sound. As they sifted through weeks of material, three distinct moods emerged, reflecting both their personal journeys and the state of the wider world: Chaos, Order, and Growth. Releasing on Oct 25th. Pre-order now!
5. The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We: Mitski's seventh album, *The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We*, evokes a haunting love that pervades the land. The music serves as a profound act of witnessing the country's private sorrows and painful contradictions. This album, Mitski's most expansive, epic, and wise to date, introduces wounds and actively heals them. Love in this context feels like it time-travels to bless our tender days, akin to light from a distant star. The album captures the ache of grown-up, seemingly mundane heartbreaks and joys that, though often unsung, feel immense. It’s a tiny epic, spanning from the bottom of a glass to a driveway slushy with memory and snow, from a freight train barreling through the Midwest to the moon. Everything and everyone seem to cry out, scream in pain, and arch towards love. Love is portrayed as an inhospitable land, beckoning us only to reject us. Loving this place — this earth, this America, this body — requires active effort. It might be impossible, and the best things often are. Website Link- 'roughtrade'