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Now twenty-five years into his storied career, Slaid Cleaves’ songwriting has never been more potent than on his new album Ghost on the Car Radio, listen to the premiere of Hickory, there’s no denying the power and immediacy at play here.

This week’s mix is the first in a new mix series in which we only feature vinyl and cassette format. The first comprises entirely of vinyl 7″ singles/EPs. The geeky bit: The mix was recorded using Audio-Technica AT-LP5 using the built-in phono stage and USB output. I may use an external phono Stage next time, just for comparison. Some of the singles were in need of a good clean so expect some crackles …

Watch the new music video by Metaxas performing Sirens. A poignant reminder of the passing of time as well as well as questioning human perception.

Following their last single Gypsy, London-based trio Two Penny Blue are now back with another catchy and colourful track, Lament, due for release on 30th June 2017.

It’s been 5 years since producer, composer, musician and instrument builder Crewdson [aka Hugh Jones] released his debut and only album to date. His new LP TOYS marks his return, a 12 song album crafted out of hand-made customised instruments.

Our Song of the Day comes from Vienna-based band DAWA who release their “Put It Away Remixes” EP tomorrow (16th June) via Las Vegas Records. Some of their influences are José Gonzalez, Junip, Fink and Santana. Take a listen.

Recorded in two days immediately following the completion of Buena Vista Social Club with many of the same musicians, ‘Introducing….Rubén González’ now gets a welcome reissue on double 180gm vinyl.

This week Aguirre Records release Terry Riley’s Persian Surgery Dervishes, available again on vinyl (double LP) for the first time since the 70s. The release features two live performances, one recorded in Los Angeles and the other in Paris.

Our Song of the Day is ‘Fine Horseman’ from Lal and Mike Waterson’s 1972 folk-noir masterpiece Bright Phoebus which will be reissued by Domino on August 4th including a deluxe version containing 12 demos for the album.

Yorkston/Thorne/Khan announce news of Chori Chori Remixes EP which will be released on June 24th. Listen to the remix of ‘Chori Chori’ by Irish alt-folk and electronica alchemist Seamus Fogarty.

After his critically acclaimed debut album under the moniker Det Stora Monstret (2014), singer-songwriter Jacob Johansson returns with a brand-new venture to sit alongside it: Mount Song. Watch the latest video Here it Goes.

Listen to ‘The Hold Up’ by Whetherman, a song on which he merges the parallels of financial instability with gun violence. It features on his forthcoming album ‘This Land’ which pays homage to the collective messages spread by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.