The deluxe 20th anniversary reissue of Elliott Smith's From A Basement On The Hill is out now. Originally released posthumously in 2004 From A Basement On The Hill is Elliott Smith's best selling album. The song writing is mature and the raw emotion he was able to pull from a voice and a guitar are as potent as ever. This reissue was sourced from the original 1/4” tape mixes by Rob Schnapf and Joanna Bolme, with everything supervised by Smith estate archivist Larry Crane. Check out Twilight below then grab a copy of this essential album, and hear it again for the first time.
From A Basement On The Hill is out on Kill Rock Stars. It was remastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Singles and Sessions 1979-81, from Delta 5, is out now. Available for the first time on vinyl this album showcases early demos from the UK post-punk stalwarts. All the elements of Delta 5's sound are here, just unpolished and raw. This release includes 3 versions of the international smash hit Mind Your Business. Check out out the Deerhoof mix below and then grab. copy for your self.
Singles and Sessions 1979-81 is out now on Kill Rock Stars. It was mastered for vinyl by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
The deluxe reissue of Hold Your Horse Is, the seminal album from Hella, is out now. For the 21st anniversary of Hold Your Horse Is, the adored and storied album was taken to a new level. New masters were prepared form the original source with Zach Hill and Spencer Seim approving all audio enhancements. Also included is the original 3 song demo which landed them their deal with KRS in 2001. This incredible reissue sold out in pre-order, but keep your eyes peeled for a repress.
The deluxe reissue of Hold Your Horse Is is out now on Kill Rock Starts. It was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
The self titled debut from James & The Giants is out now. James & The Giants synthesizes Americana, British Invasion era organ rock, and grinch through the prism of indie-pop textures, dense sonics, and mature songwriting. Check out Dead of Night below and get a copy of this exciting new album.
James & The Giants is out now on Kill Rock Stars. It was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Foreground Music, the new album from Ron Gallo, is out now. Foreground Music is a kinetic and playful collection of grunt-y garage rock, filtered through the prism of indie-pop. Layers of fuzz and catchy hooks abound. Check out the title track below and have a blast listening this.
Foreground Music is out now on Kill Rock Stars. It was mastered for vinyl by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
London’s DIY punk scene darlings, Big Joanie is back with their sophomore record Back Home. They have solidified their songwriting and conceptually toy with the idea of "home". This album riles with blazing guitars on some tracks and a smattering of daft danceable tracks as well. It is art punk at it's very best and finds us already wanting more from this fantastic trio.
Back Home is available on Kill Rock Stars. It was recorded at Hermitage Works Studios in North London, produced and mixed by Margo Broom. It was mastered for all formats by Amy Dragon.
How Do I Get That Star, the new album from Zannie, is out now. Zannie Owens' solo debut is a musically and stylistically omnivorous album dealing with pining for the unknown, the mystical, and the mundane. Check out Holy Ghosted below and grab a copy of this excellent solo album.
How Do I Get That Star is out now on Kill Rock Stars. It was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
House With No Home, the brilliant second album from Horse Feathers, has been rereleased and is out now. House With No Home is a bracing and beautiful statement of minimalist Americana. The songwriting is powerful while being restrained. The performances are evocative and staggering. This was remastered from the original source and includes a bonus three song 7". Pick this up while it's available and get reacquainted with a gem from twenty years ago.
House With No Home is out on Kill Rock Stars. It was ReMastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Kitty Finger, from the Australian band Matrimony, is out now. Originally recorded in 1989, Kitty Finger is a great and mostly overlooked gem of pop-punk minimalism. The sounds are stark and fierce. Tribal drums, catchy melodies, and chiming guitars. It's power pop meets dirge. Check out Fish and Chip Sweetheart below and then grab a copy for yourself.
Kitty Finger is out on Kill Rock Stars. It was mastered for all formats by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.
Logan Lynn is out with New Money and a nod to the electropop disco dance-floor scene. It was produced in collaboration with co-writer Gino Mari and along with being an absolute joy of a dance album, you can't help but pause and tune in to some of the wry messaging mid groove. The catchy tracks will run through you head and make you ache for the sweaty blistering night of a shoulder to shoulder dance party.
New Money is out now on Kill Rock Stars. Mixed and mastered by Gino Mari and Stephan Hawkes. It was mastered for vinyl by Amy Dragon at Telegraph.