There is a new artist from Japan followed by the name Kakeru who is giving his Shaw Cuts debut with ãRaw CourageÒ, telling the story of an emperor besieged by an army who then entrusts his child to the Black Dragon Clan heading off to a dangerous journey.
An attempt to usurp the Ming Emperor's throne by the sinister martial artist simply known as ãold monster" and his armies results in most of the palace being massacred. ãQuagmireÒ and its vibrant percussive pattern carried by a heavy broken kick and a driving bassline help the emperorÕs infant son to escape and put in care of the Black Dragon Clan.
En route they are attacked by government forces but rescued by two knights. They prove to be a valuable addition to the party in subsequent encounters with their pursuers. ãMirror ForestÒ and its laid-back atmosphere, mysterious vocal snatches and shining pads carried by an expressive drum pattern help the travellers parrying every sneaky attack on their journey.
Trying to head to the White Dragon Clan in order to seek for help, the squad has to masquerade and take several battles, always protecting the baby in tow. The razor-sharp percussions, corrosive bass and thrashing kick of ãSwayingÒ tremendously supports the warriors in each fight.
Finally they make it to the temple of the White Dragons where they show their Black Dragon seal as a sign of solidarity. But all of a sudden the mood changes. ãBroken BubblesÒ and its menacing atmosphere built up by a monstrous sub bass, reduced but impactful drums and subtle synth elements underline the potential threat. Did they walk into a trap? Is there enough energy left for one big fight? Raw courage is vital now.
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- Kittyri
- Purepurepure
- Vitamin Beauty
- 12: R
- Skinny/Baby
- Vesselera
- Kittyri (Tagabow Remix)
- Purepurepure (Angel Emoji Remix)
- Vitamin Beauty (Grimace Remix)
- 12: R (Red Rakes Remix)
- Skinny/Baby (Certain Remix)
- Vesselera (Silicone Valley Remix)
Her New Knife ist eine Shoegaze-/Alternative-Band aus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Zu den Mitgliedern der Gruppe gehören Edgar Atencio (Gitarre und Gesang), Ben Kachler (Gitarre), Carolina Schooley (Bass) und Elijah Ford (Schlagzeug). Die Band veröffentlichte letztes Jahr ,chrome is lullaby" über das einflussreiche Label Julia's War Recordings. Die EP besticht durch ihren rohen, verletzlichen Charme und bietet Fans von Shoegaze und Post-Punk eine tiefe Verbindung zu ihrem einzigartigen Sound. Nach einer einmaligen Björk-Coverversion (,Pagan Poetry") kehrt die Band nun mit einer 6-Song-Remix-EP zurück, die Remixe von TAGABOW, Sword II, Frost Children und anderen. Die physische Version der Veröffentlichung ,Chrome is Lullaby Deluxe" enthält auf Seite A die EP ,Chrome is Lullaby" und auf Seite B die entsprechenden Remixe.
Her New Knife ist eine Shoegaze-/Alternative-Band aus Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Zu den Mitgliedern der Gruppe gehören Edgar Atencio (Gitarre und Gesang), Ben Kachler (Gitarre), Carolina Schooley (Bass) und Elijah Ford (Schlagzeug). Die Band veröffentlichte letztes Jahr ,chrome is lullaby" über das einflussreiche Label Julia's War Recordings. Die EP besticht durch ihren rohen, verletzlichen Charme und bietet Fans von Shoegaze und Post-Punk eine tiefe Verbindung zu ihrem einzigartigen Sound. Nach einer einmaligen Björk-Coverversion (,Pagan Poetry") kehrt die Band nun mit einer 6-Song-Remix-EP zurück, die Remixe von TAGABOW, Sword II, Frost Children und anderen. Die physische Version der Veröffentlichung ,Chrome is Lullaby Deluxe" enthält auf Seite A die EP ,Chrome is Lullaby" und auf Seite B die entsprechenden Remixe.
2025 Repress
Sean McCabe’s impressive Good Vibrations Music is back with its 3rd vinyl instalment and features 4 heavyweight, tried and tested soulful cuts.
Kicking off the 12 Inch is the Black Sonix & Sean McCabe Extended Mix of ‘Rise’ from the Matsiko World Orphan Choir, a moving and heart-felt orphan choir group based in Liberia. The choir is an initiative that aims to provide education and break the cycle of poverty for vulnerable children around the world. With a strong message embedded throughout and given the 5-star production treatment, ‘Rise’ has already been heavily pushed by a wide array of artists including Daniel Steinberg, Red Rack’em and The Shapeshifters.
Next up is Sean’s lush piano-laden remix of ‘Baby Don’t Make Me Wait’, from David Bailey and MissFly. David is a firm favourite amongst the London house music community and regular across labels such as Idris Elba's 7wallace, Makin Moves, Rhemi Music & Unquantize. MissFly is widely renowned for her soulful serenades and ability to write songs 'on the fly' in the studio as well as being found regularly on tour with the likes of Thelma Houston, Andrew Tosh, and The Notorious BIG. Sprinkled with luscious piano undertones and subtle string lines. With support from the likes of Dave Lee and Natasha Diggs.
On the flip is ‘Got It Bad’ from Ellis Aaron & Sean McCabe. Built on a rocksolid foundation of late-night, swing-heavy beats, ‘Got It Bad’ bubbles and froths with creamy Rhodes, lush organ swirls and a bassline that moves and grooves in all the right places. Ellis’ warm and rich soulful vocals are the perfect complement to that unmistakeable sound Sean has become renowned for. Early adopters include Ash Lauryn, Ralf GUM, and Mr V.
Rounding off the EP is Last Nubian’s ‘Dance Together’ which beautifully blurs the lines quite beautiful between Deep House, House and Broken Beat, Josh’s strikingly soulful vocals pair harmoniously with the lush, musical backdrop spear-headed with an abundance of Rhodes, soothing string & synth riffs and a tight, rhythmic drum arrangement that simply refuses to let your feet rest!
- A1: Brother Bill (The Last Clean Shirt) (3.17)
- A2: It’s All Over Now Baby Blue (4.40)
- A3: Fire On The Sun (2.23)
- A4: As The Crow Flies (3.37)
- A5: Please Send Me Someone To Love (4.42)
- B1: Many Rivers To Cross (4.09)
- B2: Just Want A Little Bit (2.05)
- B3: Riverside Country (3.45)
- B4: Lonely Avenue (5.20)
- B5: The Fool (3.23)
The Original Lineup Reunited
For the first time since their iconic run in the early 1960s, all five founding members—Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, and John Steel—came together for a raw, soulful reunion. This is the Animals with the benefit of age, experience, and no pressure to chase hits—just great playing.
A Gritty, Understated Gem
Recorded with minimal fanfare in 1977, Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted is a return to the blues and R&B roots that shaped the band's early success. It's stripped-down, honest, and deeply musical—a perfect record for fans of The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, or Bob Dylan.
Dylan, Jimmy Reed, and the Blues Canon
The album features a standout cover of Bob Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue", along with classics from Jimmy Reed, Joe Tex, and Gospel/Blues deep cuts, reinterpreted with grit and grace.
Cult Classic with Lasting Legacy
- A1: Baby Don't Do It (3:18)
- A2: Keep Out Of My Life (2:41)
- A3: You Must Love Your Brother (3:05)
- A4: Cherry Darling (2:40)
- A5: Live With Your Brother (3:24)
- A6: Love Got Me Doing Things (Bonus Track) (3:15)
- B1: Live And Learn (3:15)
- B2: Keep On Trying (3:23)
- B3: Call On Me (2:44)
- B4: I Can't Change Your Ways (3:44)
- B5: Baby You (3:17)
- B6: Go Away Little Girl (Bonus Track) (4:43)
A cornerstone of soulful reggae, Lover’s Rock by Jamaican legend Delroy Wilson bridges his deep roots in ska and rocksteady with the smooth, romantic vibes of the UK’s lovers rock movement. It's a noteworthy entry in the lovers rock canon and a testament to Wilson's versatility. Originally released in 1978 by Burning Sounds, this album captures Wilson’s velvet-toned voice over laid-back riddims and heartfelt lyrics—a perfect entry point for fans of both classic reggae and tender love songs.
A must-have for collectors of golden-era reggae and lovers rock enthusiasts alike. Original UK pressing is increasingly rare and prized for its warm analogue sound and classic artwork.
Recommended if you like: John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Sugar Minott.
Released on 180-gram vinyl including sleeve notes and 2 bonus tracks.
- A1: Work Song
- A2: Gin House Blues
- A3: Come On Back, Jack
- A4: My Baby Just Cares For Me
- A5: I Put A Spell On You
- A6: Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
- B1: Either Way I Lose
- B2: Break Down And Let It All Out
- B3: Don't You Pay Them No Mind
- B4: Do I Move You
- B5: It Be's That Way Sometime
- B6: To Love Somebody
- C1: Why? (The King Of Love Is Dead)
- C2: Do What You Gotta Do
- C3: Ain't Got No; I Got Life
- C4: Real Real
- C5: Suzanne
- C6: Revolution (Pt 1)
- D1: To Be Young, Gifted And Black
- D2: Save Me
- D3: Whatever I Am (You Made Me)
- D4: Ooh Child
- D5: Baltimore
- D6: Ain't Go No; I Got Life (Uk Single Version)
‘Icon’ is an overused word when it comes to describing singers and musicians, but when it comes to Nina Simone there are few artists that the word describes more accurately. The ‘High Priestess Of Soul’ is surely one of the most iconic singers of the 20th century, and one whose fame and acclaim stretches far beyond conventional black American music circles.
Nina Simone has featured on Ace and Kent CDs before but this is the first time she’s had one all to herself. “Let It All Out” is the first and only Nina Simone collection to draw repertoire from every label she recorded for between the late 1950s to the late 1970s.
Not a traditional ‘Best Of’ or ‘Greatest Hits’ package (although the performances included here ARE among her very best, and do include most of her Greatest Hits!) it is a singles collection that presents Nina Simone’s soul and R&B-slanted 45s in chronological order. Invariably they are the definitive versions of the songs, whether she recorded the original versions or not.
As well as almost all of her American pop and R&B chart hits from 1960 onwards, “Let It All Out” also contains all of Simone’s UK chart hits from the same period – several of which were more successful here than they were back home, including both versions of her biggest British hit ‘Ain’t Got No; I Got Life’, a UK #2 that did not chart at all in the US as was the case with the belated UK Top 5 hit ‘My Baby Just Cares For Me’ which also made no chart impression on its home turf…
Carefully curated and concisely annotated, “Let It All Out” lets the listener in to two dozen of Nina Simone’s most celebrated singles. There have been many compilations of her works since she passed away 20+ years ago, but none that gets to the heart – and soul – of her catalogue in quite so direct a manner as this one does.
- A1: Ohne Dich (Schlaf' Ich Heut Nacht Nicht Ein) 4:07
- A2: Wenn Das So Einfach Ist... 4:27
- A3: Ich Steh' Auf Licht 3:12
- A4: Nacht Über Deutschland 2:49
- A5: Tausendmal Du 3:34
- B1: Zeig Mir Die Nacht 3:20
- B2: Sos 4:00
- B3: Herzschlag Ist Der Takt 4:42
- B4: Rumpelstilzchen 3:05
- B5: Tochter Der Venus 3:38
- B6: Oh Baby 3:22
- A1: I Can't Let You Go
- A2: Falling In Love Again
- A3: If You're Gonna Leave Me
- B1: Emily
- B2: The Man I Ought To Be
- B3: Hear My Prayer
- B4: Show Me A Sign
- C1: Anyhow
- C2: Waitin' On The Day
- C3: Starting Again
- D1: I Shouldn't Care (Bonus Track)
- D2: Love Letter To The Blues (Bonus Track)
- D3: My Baby Don't Dig Me (Bonus Track)
- D4: The Deep End (Bonus Track)
Eines der größten Talente der britischen Blues-Szene. Er wurde bei den UK Blues Awards in den letzten drei Jahren in Folge (2020, 2021, 2022) zum „Young Artist of the Year” gewählt.
Als Teenager verschlang er die Musik von Eric Clapton und Ray Charles – „Ray hat mich als Person und meine Einstellung zur Musik völlig verändert.” Von alten Delta-Platten über Soul-Künstler wie Sam Cooke, Bill Withers und den Stax-Sound bis hin zu Jazz-Sängern wie Billie Holiday und Frank Sinatra sowie Singer-Songwritern wie Van Morrison, Townes van Zandt, Bob Dylan, Nick Drake und zeitgenössischen Künstlern wie Ray LaMontagne, Norah Jones und Foy Vance.
Seine Musik hat eine zeitlose melancholische Qualität. Mit seiner Ehrlichkeit und Offenheit, die jeden ansprechen, schöpft er aus Angst und Verletzlichkeit, vermittelt dies jedoch mit einer weltgewandten Eleganz. Für Connor Selby sind keine Grenzen gesetzt. Das ist leicht zu verstehen, wenn man seine gefühlvolle Mischung aus Blues und seinen emotional introspektiven Songtexten betrachtet, die sein beeindruckendes Gitarrenspiel ergänzen. Die Songs auf „Connor Selby“ sind kleine Vignetten der verschiedenen Musikstile, die ihn inspirieren.
- 1: Sick Talk
- 2: Suspension (Feat. Hit-Boy)
- 3: Good Karma (Feat. G Herbo)
- 4: Lose Lose
- 5: Wytb
- 6: Click (Feat. Star Bandz)
- 7: Gender Reveal
- 8: Siblings
- 9: Short & Sweet (Feat. Baby Money And Payroll Giovanni)
- 10: Co-Parenting
- 11: Young Women
- 12: Fatherhood
- 13: I Did It
- 1: Countrified Inner City Technological Man
- 2: Wish Me Luck
- 3: Guilty As A Saint
- 4: They Don't Know About Me And You
- 5: Lonely Desolation
- 6: Laughing On The Inside
- 7: If I Was A Baby
- 8: Ford Econoline
- 9: Felony Glamour
- 10: Tell Me Anything (Turn To Gold)
- 11: Truth Will Out (Ballad Of Melissa And Remy)
- 12: Love Is The Only Thing
- 1: Oh Me Oh My (I'm A Fool For You Baby)
- 2: Day Dreaming
- 3: Rock Steady
- 4: Young, Gifted And Black
- 5: All The King's Horses
- 6: A Brand New Me1April Fools
- 2: I've Been Loving You Too Long
- 3: First Snow In Kokomo
- 4: The Long And Winding Road
- 5: Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
- 6: Border Song (Holy Moses)
Synthetica ist das fünfte Studioalbum der kanadischen Indie-Rock-Band Metric mit den Singles ”Youth
Without Youth” und ”Speed the Collapse”. Klanglich futuristisch und doch organisch klingt Synthetica wie
der Höhepunkt eines Jahrzehnts der Entwicklung, das die frühen Jahre der Band geprägt hat – ein Album,
das heute noch genauso mutig und nachhallend ist wie bei seiner Veröffentlichung im Jahr 2012.
Jetzt exklusiv in Opaque Baby Blue gepresst.
- A1: Jimmy Reed Highway Feat Lou Ann Barton
- A2: Baby What You Want Me To Do
- A3: Bright Lights Big City Feat Kim Wilson
- A4: Big Boss Man Feat Kim Wilson
- A5: Good Lover Feat Lou Ann Barton
- A6: Caress Me Baby Feat Lou Ann Barton & James Cotton
- B1: Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth
- B2: You Upset My Mind Feat Lou Ann Barton & Kim Wilson
- B3: I'll Change My Style
- B4: Bad Boy
- B5: Baby, What's Wrong Feat Gary Clark Jr
- B6: Hush Hush Feat Delbert Mcclinton
- B7: You Made Me Laugh
It runs through the minds of men and women of a certain age, complexion, and place who grew up during the era of segregation and who defied their parents, the law, and all genteel propriety and custom by answering one bluesman's invitation to cross the color line and join him getting lowdown and dirty as he serenaded a generation from the bandstand, on jukeboxes, and through the radio.
To them, the slurred guttural sound of a wise man singing "Hush, Hush," putting down the "Big Boss Man" or advising the listener to "Take Out Some Insurance" before they behold the "Bright Lights, Big City" was a siren's call they had no choice but to answer. Even if they tried, they couldn't resist the steady, dirty rhythm punctuated by the twanging sting of an electric guitar note and the sweet wail of a harmonica. And when they leaned in close, they could even hear the barely perceptible sound of a woman's voice whispering forgotten lyrics into an ear.
Ain't nobody can do Jimmy Reed like Jimmy Reed could. But this drive down Jimmy Reed Highway with fellow Mississippian Kent "Omar" Dykes at the wheel with Jimmie Vaughan (older brother of the legendary Stevie Ray Vaughan) riding shotgun and folks like, Kim Wilson, Miss Lou Ann Barton, James Cotton, Delbert McClinton, and Gary Clark, Jr., joining the duo, comes mighty close. As Omar guns the engine and peels rubber on the two- lane blacktop lined with no- good women, empty whiskey bottles, too many cigarette butts and bad intentions, he leaves John Law trailing behind eating his dust. Hop in for a ride and turn up the volume. The electric bluesman who shaped the minds and moves of a musical generation is alive and well. (by Joe Nick Patoski)
- A1: Babysbreath
- A2: Teardrop
- A3: Iwantyou
- A4: Fur
- A5: Dizzy
- A6: Plume
- A7: Burst
- A8: Tinkerwench
- A9: Charm
- B1: Sugaredglowing
- B2: Glimmer
- B3: Finger
- B4: Moinaexquisitewallflower
- B5: Butterfly
- C1: Youreyesimmaculate
- C2: Bloweyelashwish
- C3: Crushing
- C4: Precious
- C5: Darkglassdolleyes
- C6: Halo
- D1: Babysbreath (Mycomium Version)
- D2: Spidervelvet
- D3: Lips To Kiss
- D4: Feathermouth
- D5: Moinaexquisitewallflower (Original Version)
Eine atmosphärische Symphonie aus ätherischem Verfall, die zum Klassiker des 21. Jahrhunderts aufgewertet wurde. Aufgenommen 1992 zu Hause mit einer 12-saitigen Gitarre, einem 4-Spur-Recorder, einem Loop-Pedal, unendlichem Hall und dem strukturierten Gesang der geheimnisvollen Sängerin Melissa Arpin Duimstra, verwandelte Scott Cortez' bezauberndes Projekt postadoleszente Tagträumereien im Schlafzimmer in ein ruhiges, mondbeschienenes Schweben auf einem endlosen Meer. Diese erweiterte und remasterte Doppelalbum-Edition enthält fünf weitere verzerrte Reflexionen aus dem Archiv, mit Texten und einer Replik einer Postkarte, in denen man sich verlieren kann. Hier braucht man keine Augenspülstation - Blindheit ist beabsichtigt.
- Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues
- Gee Whiz, It's Christmas
- Mr. Santa Claus (Bring Me My Baby
- Merry Christmas Baby
- The Last Month Of The Year
- Christmas In Jail
- A Christmas Prayer
- Christmas Comes But Once A Year
- The Christmas Song
- Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues)
- Christmas Blues
- Rockin' & Rollin With Santa Claus
- Christmas Time Pt.1
- No Room In The Hotel
- Sleigh Ride
- Watch Them Resolutions
- New Year's Resolution
Green vinyl[23,95 €]
This festive vinyl brings together the best of blues and R&B holiday spirit! From Sonny Boy Williamson's soulful "Sonny Boy's Christmas Blues" to Carla Thomas's sweetly nostalgic "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas," each track adds a unique flavour to the season. Detroit's wild Nathaniel Mayer shouts out in "Mr. Santa Claus (Bring Me My Baby)," while Chuck Berry gives us a laid-back "Merry Christmas Baby." The set captures raw teen R&B from the `50s with Cleveland's Hepsters and their catchy "Rock 'n Rollin' with Santa Claus," plus California's Youngsters spinning a cautionary tale with "Christmas in Jail." The classic Penguins bring warmth with "A Christmas Prayer," and Jimmy McCracklin's "You're the One" adds a bluesy, downbeat edge. Closing with the Ronettes' lush "Sleigh Ride," Big Dee Irwin and Little Eva's spirited duet on "The Christmas Song," and Babs Gonzales' jazzy New Year's ode "Watch Them Resolutions," this collection is the ultimate groove for a holiday celebration that lasts right through New Year's. Perfect for any record player, it's a swinging, soulful holiday feast!


















