‘This collection was originally conceived to acknowledge the death of band co-founder Brian Jones (whose epitaph graces the inside cover) in July of 1969. For the US version It also served the need to get “Honky Tonk Women,” then a huge hit single, onto an LP and to fill the ten-month gap since the release […]
Internationally celebrated pianist Hiromi returns with new album OUT THERE on Friday, 4th April. OUT THERE is a vivid display of electrifying fusion jazz and features Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, which includes musicians previously featured on the 2024 release Sonicwonderland. Hiromi – piano & keyboards Hadrien Feraud – bass Gene Coye – drums Adam O’Farrill – trumpet, w/ pedals Hiromi’s band Sonicwonder […]
Written and recorded over 20 days, ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ is a collaborative studio album between Elton John and Brandi Carlile. It mixes Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. They are […]
“Jeffrey is the best pure songwriter I know of” – David Berm The EVEN MORE Freewheelin’ Jeffrey Lewis was recorded in just four days in Nashville, by Roger Moutenot (long-time producer of Yo La Tengo, and the previous Jeffrey Lewis album Bad Wiring), and features the Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage touring band of Brent […]
Strut Records is proud to announce a new official reissue of Simigwa by Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, launching a series of releases on Strut celebrating the legendary Ghanaian label Essiebons. Essiebons, founded by Ghanaian music producer Dick Essilfie-Bondzie in 1959, is one of Ghanas most important independent labels featuring prominent artists such as Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, C.K. Mann, […]
2 LP TRACK LISTING: 1. Drop Out 2. Run-A-Round 3. Wellhang 4. Spaced Man 5. Elka 6. Undressing Time 7. Air Streams 8. Unify Bonus album available with digital download. Manchester’s Gnod and New York’s White Hills stand as titans of Psychedelic & Space Rock. Together they bend the very notions of what rock can […]
2025 marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie Vipond and they started to form Deacon Blue, the songs on The Great Western Road reflect the journey the band has taken and remain honest to the age and experience they all share. Ricky Ross: “It’s just the next part of the adventure and it’s as […]
All the kids in the family have day jobs: Willie Jr. drives a forklift in Tupelo Abel Aquirius drives hospital patients to their appointments Anjessica works in customer care for an insurance company Toni is an elementary school teacher Deborah does hair (and she’s available if you’re ever in West Point) Annie runs a clothing […]
Released in 1977, Bennie Maupin’s second album as a leader, and first for Mercury puts his time as part of the Headhunters on full display. The album as a whole is satisfying blend of funk and darker textured moments supported by a solid band including Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson, Eddie Henderson and more. This Verve […]
When Norman Granz signed Johnny Hodges to a recording contract in 1951, it was a prelude to Hodges’ leaving the Duke Ellington orchestra to lead his own small band. Four years later Hodges was back in the Ellington fold, but he continued to record for Granz under his own name. Side By Side, recorded in […]
