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KASAI ALLSTARS are back to rattle your bones !
"Beware The Fetish" is the long-awaited second album by KASAI ALLSTARS, the mindblowing, Kinshasa-based musicians' collective, whose debut album, In the 7th Moon, The Chief Turned Into a Swimming Fish and Ate the Head of His Enemy By Magic, made a lasting impact on the imagination of artists and music lovers worldwide.
As the band's aficionados already know, the core of Kasai Allstars consists of fifteen musicians from five bands, all from the Kasai region, but originating from five different ethnic groups, whose relationships have often been conflictual in the past. Kasai Allstars draw their songs from festive/ritual music which used to be played in the bush before being banned, because of the allegedly scandalous aspects of the erotic dances and the re-enacted pagan trance rituals, which were viewed as being unholy, even satanic.
Also included on this disc is the track "The Ploughman" recorded with the supergroup Congotronics vs Rockers (featuring Konono No. 1, Deerhoof, Juana Molina, Matt Mehlan, Wildbirds & Peacedrums).
As with all other albums in the Congotronics series, "Beware The Fetish" was produced, recorded & mixed by Vincent Kenis.
This double-CD contains 12 tracks of wild, trance-inducing, raw intensity, clocking in at over 100 minutes. The album also comes out as a limited–edition, single vinyl LP, comprising 6 of the CD/digital tracks, plus one vinyl-only exclusive track, and a download code for the full 12-track version.
"Pink Narcissus", TUXEDOMOON's new LP
Special release for Record Store Day 19 April 2014: The first new release in 5 years by the legendary US band consists of original music written and recorded in 2011, as an original soundtrack commissioned by L'Etrange Festival (Paris) for a screening of the James Bidgood film "Pink Narcissus" (1971)
This 53-minute opus ranks amongs their best instrumental suites ever, and will be released in a limited edition of 1000 copies exclusively on vinyl and digital (each copy of the LP will contain a unique download code). The LP is pressed in 180 gram audiophile vinyl
Tuxedomoon will be playing shows in Europe in March, July and in the Fall 2014.
The band's line-up on this album consists of: Steven Brown — saxophones, clarinet, piano, keyboards Peter Principle — bass guitar Blaine L. Reininger — violin, guitar, laptop, voice, keyboards Luc van Lieshout — trumpet, fluegelhorn, harmonica, keyboards
JUANA MOLINA "Wed 21" out October 28th
The bewitching JUANA MOLINA is back with "Wed 21", a terrific album, in which all the various threads she's previously explored are masterfully woven together with new elements to create a mischievous, playful, joyous series of songs, brimming with surprises.
On October 28th, we will release "WED 21" the new recording by Juana Molina on CD and a special limited edition vinyl 2 LP (only 500 to be released worldwide!)
We invite you to order yours here.
Here are some of the first press reviews:
The 1st single, "Eras", was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork
"A twisting, live wire of a song that takes the listener's attention hostage and runs off into the woods" (Pitchfork)
"Eerie, hypnotic, building to increasingly haunting heights" (Spin)
"This might be her best work yet. Good to have her back" (Mixmag, UK)
"Juana Molina has stepped beyond the boundary of self to become the presiding authority for a genre" (Arts Desk, UK)
"On an evolutionary journey of her own devising…Transportative, like a fantastic fable…like all good storytellers, Molina's gift is in the delivery" (Pitchfork)
"... It's as if extra-terrestrials have had a bash at making contemporary Earthling pop music but didn't quite nail it." And in this instance that's a charming if slightly sinister thing." (The Independent, UK)
"In perfect Juana Molina form" (NPR First Listen) [More]
September 2013 New Releases
It's time to share our new releases! Here is what we have for you this September:
CIBELLE "Unbinding" (CD) Cibelle pairs up with UK producer Klose and journeys back to her roots for an excursion in electronic music overflowing with hooks, orbiting somewhere between mutant R'n'B and sci-fi dancefloor tunes.
BROWN REININGER BODSON "Clear Tears/Troubled Waters" (CD) Crammed's legendary Made To Measure series is revived once again for this beautiful soundtrack (for a dance performance by Thierry Smits) composed and recorded by Tuxedomoon mainstays Steven Brown & Blaine Reininger with Belgian musician/sound designer Maxime Bodson.
AMATORSKI "re:tbc" (vinyl 12" and digital) Following the international release of their much acclaimed debut album tbc, and the launch of their award-winning multimedia project “Deleting Borders” earlier this year, Amatorski are back this fall with re:tbc, a remix album which includes versions of all the tracks from the album, reworked by a number of up-and-coming artists.
and announcing...
JUANA MOLINA "WED 21" The inimitable, wonderful, bewitching Juana Molina has now joined forces with Crammed. We're delighted to present the awesome "WED 21" her first new album in five years. Coming in October. [More]
SUMMER SALE : 25 CDs -25%
Summer has at last arrived! So, to celebrate, we are offering -25% off of a selection of 25 discs!
It is really that simple. All of the releases listed below have been marked -25% off. So, take your pick and enjoy the sounds of Summer!
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New SKIP&DIE "Riots In The Jungle" Special Edition 2LP & 2CD release
We here at Crammed Discs can't get enough of SKIP&DIE, their infectious beats & amazing live concerts... So, to help you in your search for more, we present a special re-release of their epic debut album:
"RIOTS IN THE JUNGLE"
This unique collection has been pressed in two versions:
Version 1: A special, limited-edition gatefold double vinyl LP - (Only 300 available)
LP 1 is pressed on opaque cannabis-colored vinyl, and LP 2 is a lavender vinyl riot. Each cover is individually numbered in gold. This double album features three songs not included on the first pressing: two tracks from their 1st single "Muti Murder" & "Get Your Braai On" (two highlights from their live set) and the previously uneleased "Zumzuma".
Version 2: A new double CD jewel box
In addition to newly redesigned graphics on the "Riots In the Jungle" CD face, this version has a second disc ("Bonus Riots") featuring the three bonus songs from the double LP and three music videos in HD: "Love Jihad", "Jungle Riot", & "Anti-Capitalista".
These two versions are available now for pre-order before their release date of the 24th of June. Reserve your copy now before they are all sold out ! [More]
New Spring Releases
Three new releases from Crammed Discs will be blooming this spring :
MAÏA VIDAL "Spaces ✩ "
After a delightful debut album which won the hearts of fans all across Europe and Japan, young French-American artist MAÏA VIDAL returns this Spring with Spaces ✩, an entrancing new album, full of soaring melodies, arresting lyrics, innovative compositions & daring production.
Spaces ✩ was produced by Maïa Vidal (who also played most instruments, from keyboards & violin to autoharp and clarinet) and Giuliano Cobelli, and mixed in Paris by Yann Arnaud (Air, Phoenix, Cibelle), and in Montreal by Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor).
NYNKE "Alter"
NYNKE comes from Friesland and sings in Frisian, a language with a rich history and a great poetic quality, which is only spoken in the northern part of the Netherlands, and is considered by linguists as being somewhere halfway between English and Dutch.
NYNKE is passionate about all forms of Mediterranean and Latin music, from fado and flamenco to various Latin American traditions. She's created her own "Mediterranean-Frisian" style, inspired by these musical forms she has studied intensively, and sung in her mother tongue. She recorded three albums which became very successful in the Netherlands and earned her both a gold disc, an Edison (the Dutch Music Awards) and a literary prize. She's now teamed up with multiple award-winning Spanish guitarist/producer Javier Limón (Mariza, Buika, Diego el Cigala, Anoushka Shankar) to create this very poetic new album entitled "Alter".
YASMINE HAMDAN "Ya Nass"
YASMINE HAMDAN became known with Soapkills, the duo she founded in Beyrouth, which must have been the first indie/electronic band to appear in the Middle East. The music of Soapkills quickly became the soundtrack to the vibrant, young arts scene which developed in postwar Lebanon, the band gradually acquired an emblematic status and, to this day, Yasmine is considered as an undergound icon throughout the Arab world.
After working with CocoRosie and French electronic music producer Mirwais, she's written and produced this mesmerizing debut solo album in collaboration with Nouvelle Vague mastermind Marc Collin. An elegant, mutant strain of electro folk pop, mysteriously springing from somewhere in the Persian Gulf?… With acoustic guitars, vintage synths, spellbinding atmospheres and Yasmine's multi-faceted, wonderful voice. Yasmine will appear in Jim Jarmusch's upcoming movie, singing a song she wrote for the occasion. [More]
New Spring Releases
Three new releases from Crammed Discs will be blooming this spring :
MAÏA VIDAL "Spaces ✩ "
After a delightful debut album which won the hearts of fans all across Europe and Japan, young French-American artist MAÏA VIDAL returns this Spring with Spaces ✩, an entrancing new album, full of soaring melodies, arresting lyrics, innovative compositions & daring production.
Spaces ✩ was produced by Maïa Vidal (who also played most instruments, from keyboards & violin to autoharp and clarinet) and Giuliano Cobelli, and mixed in Paris by Yann Arnaud (Air, Phoenix, Cibelle), and in Montreal by Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor).
NYNKE "Alter"
NYNKE comes from Friesland and sings in Frisian, a language with a rich history and a great poetic quality, which is only spoken in the northern part of the Netherlands, and is considered by linguists as being somewhere halfway between English and Dutch.
NYNKE is passionate about all forms of Mediterranean and Latin music, from fado and flamenco to various Latin American traditions. She's created her own "Mediterranean-Frisian" style, inspired by these musical forms she has studied intensively, and sung in her mother tongue. She recorded three albums which became very successful in the Netherlands and earned her both a gold disc, an Edison (the Dutch Music Awards) and a literary prize. She's now teamed up with multiple award-winning Spanish guitarist/producer Javier Limón (Mariza, Buika, Diego el Cigala, Anoushka Shankar) to create this very poetic new album entitled "Alter".
YASMINE HAMDAN "Ya Nass"
YASMINE HAMDAN became known with Soapkills, the duo she founded in Beyrouth, which must have been the first indie/electronic band to appear in the Middle East. The music of Soapkills quickly became the soundtrack to the vibrant, young arts scene which developed in postwar Lebanon, the band gradually acquired an emblematic status and, to this day, Yasmine is considered as an undergound icon throughout the Arab world.
After working with CocoRosie and French electronic music producer Mirwais, she's written and produced this mesmerizing debut solo album in collaboration with Nouvelle Vague mastermind Marc Collin. An elegant, mutant strain of electro folk pop, mysteriously springing from somewhere in the Persian Gulf?… With acoustic guitars, vintage synths, spellbinding atmospheres and Yasmine's multi-faceted, wonderful voice. Yasmine will appear in Jim Jarmusch's upcoming movie, singing a song she wrote for the occasion. [More]