Dont leave your uncle teabag Hanging..

Grace Jones- Nightclubbing (Z Share) (YSI)

Poni Hoax- The Paper Bride (Z Share) (YSI)

O (Mika Vainio)- Set the Controls to the Heart of the Sun (Z Share) (YSI)

Never rub another man's rhubarb..

Koushik is getting ready to release his debut LP 'Out My Window' on Stones Throw records this September: 'Lying in the Sun' is as Summery as eating Strawberries & Cream whilst watching Wimbledon in the pissing rain.

Koushik- Lying in the Sun (Z Share) (YSI)

Stereolab are back with their ninth studio album, 'Chemical chords': From it here's the Kraut hopping 'Pop Molecule (Molecular Pop 1)'. They are on tour with Atlas Sound in the U.S, check the tour dates section of their website.

Stereolab- Pop Molecule (Molecular Pop 1) (Z Share) (YSI)

'Erotic Discourse' is a big tune from a couple of years back that had many a raver asking for that track that sounds like a laser bolt ricocheting round Mad Max's Thunderdome. It's just been re-edited by Greg Wilson for an excellent compilation on 2020Vision. Grab it here.

Paul Woolford- Erotic Discourse (Greg Wilson Edit) (Z Share) (YSI)

If you find yourself near a Wireless on Saturday night, tune into Tom Robinson's 6 Music show. He'll be playing a tune by Us. Check it out Yo. Have a great Weekend.

The Weakest Link..

AR: Vietnam has land borders with Laos and Cambodia and which other country?
Contestant: (after long pause) America.

AR: Which month in the Gregorian calendar is named after Augustus Caesar?
Contestant: June.

Oblio- A Radical Change in Orientation (Z Share) (YSI)

AR: What name is given to the field of medicine that concerns the health of women?
Contestant: Womenology.

AR: A pain in the muscles or bones of the lower legs, often suffered by sportsmen is known as Shin...?
Contestant: ...dler's List.

Eden Express- Ocean Samba (Tristeza) (Z Share) (YSI)

AR: Single combat is a fight between how many people?
Contestant:One person.

AR: What 'H' is a common variety of bean used to make baked beans?
Contestant: Heinz.

Fela Kuti & The Africa 70- Fefe Naa Efe (Z Share) (YSI)

If your stuck for some fun on Sunday night, head on over to The Bay Horse and Dig For Victory. It's a new night hosted by two of Manchester's finest blogs, Black Country Grammar & Yer Mam! They aim to play everything from Disco to Punk, Hip Hop to House. Should be real swell. First one is this Sunday & it's then on the last Sunday of each month:

I'm sorry your stepmother is a nympho..

8otto are amongst Japan's premier indie rockers: Morgan Geist sprinkles oodles of disco dust over 'Counter Creation' and turns the whole thing into a very distinguished dancefloor charmer.

8otto- Counter Creation (Morgan Geist Instrumental Remix) (Z Share) (YSI)

We heart Deerhunter loads round here: They've just released a split 7 with Jay Reatard, with each covering one of the others songs. Deerhunter have a crack at 'Oh it's such a shame', whilst Jay Reatard gets scummy with 'Fluorescent Grey' & lays down a Cor blimey guv'nor style vocal. The 7" is released on Matador records.

Jay Reatard- Fluorescent Grey (Z Share) (YSI)

Head on over to Bleep and pick up an excellent LP compiled by Luke Vibert: 'Nuggets' is a superb collection of library sounds that contain's many a good sample. It's out on Lo Recordings.

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Have a Top weekend.

So long boys. See you in the funny papers..

A couple of very decent compilations celebrating the music of Nigera to tell you about: Nigera 70- Lagos Jump is the second in the series from Strut records & celebrates the Afro beat rhythms that reflected the politically charged times. You can purchase it here. From it here's Sir Victor Uwaifo & his Melody Maestroes.

Sir Victor Uwaifo & his Melody Maestroes- Dododo Ekassa No.1 (Z Share) (YSI)

Nigera Disco Funk Special is a smart round up of the funk & disco grooves that influenced the vibrant West African scene during the mid to late 70's. It's the latest in a string of excellent compilations from Soundway Records. Here's the good Doctor:

Dr Adolf Ahanotu- Ijere (Z Share) (YSI)

Pivot are releasing their debut album 'O Soundtrack my Heart' via Warp records this August: They are playing all over the shop this summer, go check them. From the record here is 'Love Like I', which sounds a lot like Battles sharing a freshly baked scone with Four Tet. Sing you Sinners..

Pivot- Love Like I (Z Share) (YSI)

There's a Kid eating Fire..

Last nights Hidden Depths was a roaring success: Unabombers warmed up beautifully, playing lots of quality Disco cuts. The Glimmers were next up and they expertly blended party hits from a plethora of genre's. The special guest was Grandmaster Flash: The Hip Hop legend scratched and cut classics from the likes of The 45 King, White Stripes, Incredible Bongo Band, Nirvana and, of course, a couple of his own joints. The baying crowd lapped it up: Total throw down. There are more events planned later in the summer, check the website for details. Here's Paul Nice's bootleg mix of 'The Message'.

Grandmaster Flash/Melle Mel & the Furious Five- The Message (Paul Nice's Bootleg Mix) (Z Share) (YSI)

A couple of scuzzy anthems to send you off into the weekend. Sic Alps 'Description of the Harbor' Long player came out last year & clocks in at just over 15 minutes. It's chock full of grubby guitar goodness: New album 'U.S EZ' is due for release later this month.

Sic Alps- Message from the Law (Z Share) (YSI)

San Francisco Water Cooler have a self titled E.P on the shelves: Dripping with feedback.

San Francisco Water Cooler- Bertha Roetgens Left Hand Ring (Z Share) (YSI)

You'd look good with a back full of Spears..

Did you know that the Beach Boys released a Disco tune? 'Here comes the Night' was originally part of their 1967 LP 'Wild Honey' and was later reworked into a Disco tune in 1979 as Nite fever gripped the U.S. Here's the full 10min + version:

Beach Boys- Here Comes the Night (Z Share) (YSI)

Cassette Boy has once again been plundering popular culture and presents new album 'Carry on Breathing'. 86 tracks of cut and paste japes. No one is safe. Here they are giving Chris Moyles his dues. You can get the album from Bleep.

Cassette Boy- Chris Moyles (Z Share) (YSI)

If only this was the actual Big Brother. I'd well watch it:

Cassette Boy- Does Big Brother (Z Share) (YSI)

Nice idea from Boomkat: with so much new music to get through they've set up a website to do it for you. 14 Tracks is a subscription service that sends you the best 14 tracks from a different genre every week. And you know with Boomkat the quality is always high.

Hidden Depths..

Following on from last years successful launch, Hidden Depths returns this summer with a series of one-off events in London & Manchester. Each event is curated by a different host and the line up is not revealed until the actual night. This Thursday (10th) the excellent Glimmers host the second of this years event at Joshua Brookes in central Manchester. To register for tickets head on over to San Miguel. I've had a peek at the line up & you will not be disappointed. Total Word Up: See you there.

A couple of totally non-related tunes: Shackleton gives Geiom's 'Reminissin' a heavy dub overhaul:

Geiom- Reminissin' (Shackleton Refix) (Z Share) (YSI)

Atlas Sound transform The Chaps 'They Have a Name' into a Bleep laden beat fest:

The Chap- They Have a Name (Atlas Sound Remix) (Z Share) (YSI)

Don't toot your horn, honey. You're not that good..

A few tunes today that would have fit nicely on Riton's Krautrock mix tape from a couple of French electronic revolutionaries : Zanov's 'Green Ray' is an epic cosmic odyssey from composer Pierre Zalkazanov.

Zanov- Green Ray (Z Share) (YSI)

Richard Pinhas was part of the influential Heldon, who combined electronics with 'diabolical guitar work'. His solo work has spanned the last 30 years and he continues to record & tour the globe. Here's the sublime 'Ruitor'.

Richard Pinhas- Ruitor (Z Share) (YSI)

To finish here's Carl Craig's digital remix of Can's 'Future Days'. Another sonic masterpiece. You can get the 12" here.

Can- Future Days (Carl Craig Remix) (Z Share) (YSI)

Have a good Weekend.

Have you been messing about with me in my kip?

Beck's 8th studio album is due for release next week: 'Modern Guilt' has been produced by Brian 'Dangermouse' Burton, who has helped craft a cohesive & focused record. 10 tracks, 33 minutes. From it here is 'Replica', which starts off all skattergun electronic beats before a beautiful string section engulfs the tune & spins it on it's head. He's on tour all over the summer, check the website for dates yo.

Beck- Replica (Z Share) (YSI)

Interesting compilation due on Rapster records: 'Life Beyond Mars' is, as you'd expect, a Bowie covers album & features such luminaries as Carl Craig, The Emperor Machine, Matthew Dear, Joakim and many more having a crack at some Thin White Duke classics. Here's Au Revoir Simone's very sweet take on 'Oh You Pretty Things'.

Au Revoir Simone- Oh You Pretty Things (Z Share) (YSI)