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Releases for 24 January 2025

First out of the bag for 24 January is Larkin Poe’s new album, Bloom, which sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity and a profound connection to their roots in American music. Matt Berry returns with his first new solo album since 2021’s Blue Elephant, delivering a collection of songs inspired by soul and West-Coast psych, allied with Matt’s rich voice and unique lyrics and featuring collaborations with Kitty Liv, Eric D Johnson of The Shins and Natasha Lyonne. Eusexua follows FKA twigs on late nights in the underground techno scene of Prague, exploring the momentary transcendence often evoked by art, music and sex when we are fully embodying ourselves, present in the moment, disconnected from technology, synthesised with those around us. Live ID. stresses Polish prog masters Riverside’s unique stance and relevance within the current progressive music scene: a massive live rendition of 12 songs over 110 minutes recorded on 1 June 2024 at COS Torwar in Warsaw, containing thrilling live renditions of songs from the acclaimed 2023 album ID.Entity plus fan favourites. Sol y Sombra’s timeless sun-kissed country rock carries the joy of its creation without ignoring the darkness pervading our consciousness: nuanced performances from Rose City Band and interplay between players unfurl like desert flowers splashing colour onto an arid landscape.

Our release of the week is The Bad Fire, which was recorded at Chem19 studios in Scotland with Grammy Award-winning producer John Congleton (St Vincent, Angel Olsen, John Grant) joining Mogwai in the studio for their eleventh album. A Scottish colloquialism for Hell, The Bad Fire draws inspiration from a series of tough personal moments that the band found themselves in following on from their chart-topping tenth album, As the Love Continues.

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  • Mogwai  The Bad Fire 
• The Bad Fire was recorded at Chem19 studios in Scotland with Grammy Award-winning producer John Congleton (St Vincent, Angel Olsen, John Grant) joining Mogwai in the studio for their eleventh album. A Scottish colloquialism for Hell, The Bad Fire draws inspiration from a series of tough personal moments that the band found themselves in following on from their chart-topping tenth album, As the Love Continues.
• The vinyl versions come packaged in a gatefold sleeve, with MP3 download code and etching on side 4.

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  • Larkin Poe  Bloom 
• Larkin Poe’s new album, Bloom, sees the dynamic sister duo venturing further along on their evolving musical journey with a collection of songs that resonate with introspection, authenticity and a profound connection to their roots in American music. The album marks a significant evolution for Larkin Poe, reflecting a synergy that extends beyond mere musical partnership. Already hailed for the sincerity of their songcraft, the Lovell sisters now place an even greater spotlight on their gift for storytelling, delving deep into personal narratives with universal themes of self-acceptance and individuality against a backdrop of contemporary blues and rock influences. With their distinctive blend of masterful instrumentation and soulful harmonies, each track unfolds like a chapter, with lyrics that wind deeper and deeper towards the heart of Larkin Poe.

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  • Matt Berry  Heard Noises 
• Matt Berry returns with his first new solo album since 2021’s Blue Elephant. This time he delivers a collection of songs inspired by soul and West-Coast psych, attaching an innate sense of melody to a lush, contemporary take on classic recording techniques. All of this is allied with Matt’s rich voice and unique lyrics. The album’s opening single, ‘I Gotta Limit’, is a sharp, pounding number with vocal duties shared with Kitty Liv. Elsewhere, there are collaborations with Eric D Johnson of The Shins and Golden Globe-winning actress Natasha Lyonne. In the past four years Matt has been busy with a number of projects, including his KPM Library Music collaboration Simplicity and his Emmy-nominated role as Laszlo in the sitcom What We Do in the Shadows.

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  • FKA twigs  Eusexua 
• FKA twigs’ highly-anticipated third studio album, Eusexua, follows the artist on late nights in the underground techno scene of Prague. Eusexua is a state of being: a feeling of momentary transcendence often evoked by art, music, sex, and unity. It can be followed by a state of bliss and feelings of limitless possibility. It also refers to the pinnacle of human experience. It is united through any moment in which we are fully embodying ourselves, present in the moment, disconnected from technology, synthesised with those around us.

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  • Riverside  Live ID. 
• Live ID. is the definitive live album by Polish prog masters Riverside. Recorded on 1 June 2024 at COS Torwar in Warsaw, this is a massive live rendition of 12 songs over 110 minutes. Live ID. contains not only thrilling live performances of songs from the acclaimed 2023 ID.Entity studio album, such as ‘Landmine Blast’, ‘Big Tech Brother’ and ‘Self-Aware’, it also re-visits favourites like ‘#Addicted’, ‘Panic Room’ and ‘Conceiving You’ in a compelling way, once more stressing the band’s unique stance and relevance within the current progressive music scene.

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  • Rose City Band  Sol y Sambra 
• Rose City Band’s music is sun-kissed timeless country rock whose seemingly effortless momentum carries the joy of its creation without ignoring the darkness pervading our consciousness: nuanced performances and interplay between players unfurl like desert flowers splashing colour onto an arid landscape. Throughout his prolific career with Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo and now Rose City Band, Ripley Johnson’s music has consistently centred around exploration and discovery. Sol y Sombra imbues his penchant for space and resplendent tonality with a denser amalgam of his influences through a delicate balance of the somber and the serene, of subtle evolutions and familiar sounds, making for a holistically joyous experience, finding solace in both sun and shade.

 

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