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Barry Lamb
Cutting edge experimental music. Uncompromising, stark industrial backdrop with moments of breathtaking beauty played on wind synth, mellotron, vintage keyboards, electronic & acoustic instruments.
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Body Full Of Stars
Body Full Of Stars aka The Rhythm Methodists is a collaboration between members of the Rabbits Hat, Mark Dunn with a cast of many. Mark heads up the project and is a very distinctive songwriter and vocalist. He sounds not too far away from Richard Sinclair (Caravan) and the overall sound has elements of Sting, Santana & David Gilmour amongst others.
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Census of Hallucinations
Hugely prolific psych / prog / spacerock legends Census of Hallucinations tread their own path which leads the listener on all kinds of excursions from beautiful folky music through tight space rock grooves and melodic pop songs to cosmic, hallucinatory and experimental soundscapes that stirs your senses.
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The Classification series
Experimental music from the early 80's. There was a vibrant experimental music scene at this time and these releases were a prominent part of it. Influences of Durutti Column & 23 Skidoo can be heard amongst the carefully structured chaos.
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Ermin Grud
Progressive rock in the realms of early Pink Floyd, Van der graaf generator, Egg & King Crimson but with some distinctive and unique elements of their own. Great hammond organ sound and a splash of mellotron.
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Falling A sampler series
Falling A sampler series containing some new, rare and unreleased material from our vaults & archives. Remember the awesome progressive rock samplers of the early 1970's ...Harvest, Charisma & Vertigo? We wanted to capture that spirit.
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Fuzz Beloved
Heavy psychedelic rock with Floyd-esque vocals, 8-string bass, visionary guitar, and downtempo vibe. Classic influences: Floyd, Cream, Hendrix, and Blue Cheer.
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General Kustard
General Kustard produces a variety of electronic atmospheres ranging from upfront and melodic to twisted, dark soundtracks. Has been compared to Vangelis, Eno & Yes (on Jon Andersons day off). Compelling & haunting.
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Heavy Water Experiments
Groove orientated psychedelic rock with cool harmonies, fuzz guitar and influences as diverse as Pink Floyd, Queens of the Stone Age & Secret Machines. It's a great retro psych sound with a modern ambience seamlessly grafted in. Mesmerising and hypnotic. A heady mix of 60's / 70's psychedelic & progressive rock with a strong avant-garde or art rock sensibility.
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Hilda
Haunting, beautiful, emotive psychedelic, progressive ambient trance music. Hilda is an outstanding songwriter and a musician uniquely creating pop that is more than pop and blending techno with retro!
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Imogene
Heavy groove psychedelic rock with some funk roots. Pink Floyd meets Funkadelic? Radiohead meets Queens of the Stone Age... Maybe, we think they are cooler than that. Sophisticated but edgy, emotive and passionate. Awesome.
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the insane picnic
A cunning blend of noise and melody, the insane picnic rode on the crest of the new wave providing a musical backdrop to the discontent of Thatcher's Britain in the early to mid 80's. Stark poetic, razor sharp guitars and typical of the time.
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Jack in the Box
Collaboration between members of Census of Hallucinations, Shay Tal & Rapoon. Acid pop with experimental instrumental excursions. Cool memorable tunes, infectious melodies with unusual diversions.
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Jasun Martz
Jasun is best known for his unique, uncompromising mixture of avant-garde, industrial, ambient soundscapes & progressive rock with a healthy contemporary classical undertow. However, he is also capable of delivering edgy alternative rock as demonstrated by his offering "the sin circle". Jasun has worked with Frank Zappa, Eddie Jobson, Ruth Underwood, Michael Jackson and award winning producer Bill Bottrell.
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Josda Dan
Josda's music has been described as somewhere between Sly Stone, Portishead and outta space. This is more than soul / R'nB music. Josda is not afraid to take risks or push beyond his generic boundaries into more experimental territories.
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Kat Vipers
Kat Vipers music is a heady mix of jazz sounds, classical textures and hooky choruses that "rock"bordering on the experimental /alternative...delivered in her own "warped" manner and complimented by an effervescent, onipresent vibrato.
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Keith Levene
Keith Levene is one of the most influential guitarests of the post punk generation. His sheet metal sound along with Jah Wobble's bass playing did much to provide Public Image Ltd., with their definitive sound. Now as a solo artist he goes beyond PiL and into new territory embracing an eclectic mixture of rock, electronica, funk and dub.
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Kites
Kites is a hybrid band that consists of pop writer / collaborator Paul Campbell (Cathy Dennis, Graham Gouldman, The Christians etc.,), Psych / prog / spacerock & underground legend Tim Jones, Steve Robson, (Shay Tal and Punishment Of Luxury) & Irish Celtic Rock bass player and trombonist Ken Linton plus guests. The result is big production classic rock delivered with edge, integrity and passion.
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Kromlek
Krom Lek deliver a pulsating rhythmic cosmic, mind expanding psychedelic space rock. Not a million miles from Gong, Hawkwind and Ozric Tentacles. The comparisons however fall short in describing how good this band are.
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Ludivine
Sexy, psychedelic lounge vibe with Floyd-esque vocals, downtempo grooves, and a traditional funk ensemble--consistent material.
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Madmen & Dreamers
Madmen & Dreamers are perhaps more of a theatre company than a rock band but their stylish well produced take on progressive rock concept albums / rock opera's does more than deliver great music. These guys know how to tell a story.
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Marshall Star
Marshall Star are an incredible combination of a big passionate soulful voice and effects saturated reverberating electro pop. They deliver an eclectic mix of shoegaze, soul, peace, power, rhythm & restlessness. Cool soul with a post punk attitude.
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Martin Newell
In the early 80's, Martin was the man behind diy tape legends "The Cleaners from Venus". Today, he enjoys cult status for his unique brand of jangly pop and brutally honest lyrics both as a songwriter and as Britains most frequently published poet.
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Ohead
Ohead is masterminded by Dave Hendry who has an extensive catalogue dating back to 1998. Drum and bass rhythms interwoven with psych keyboards & guitar and polished to perfection by crisp production. Ozric Tentacles and Hawkwind influences are evident in his heady excursions.
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Oxide Revolution
The definitive series that documents the diy cassette culture of the early 80's. This is a stunning but often overlooked legacy in the history of rock music. These recordings are historic, check them out while you can.
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Peter Ashby
Founder member of avant punk pioneers Frenzid Melon, multi instrumentalist with the insane picnic and bass player with Spasmodic Caress in their 4ad period. Peter Ashby's music has encompassed a variety of styles through the years from experimental and avant-garde to focused jazz and progressive rock.
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The Rabbits Hat
The Rabbits Hat have a distinctive sound that draws from psychedelic and progressive rock with a new wave edge and outstanding vocals (including some great harmonies), brilliant musicianship a prog folk influenced backbone and a quirky quintesentially English attitude.
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Rapoon
Robin Storey, recording now for over 15 years under his Rapoon guise, has amassed a body of work that categorically transcends even the “mythic” status of his former recording compatriots Zoviet France. He has established an acutely individualistic syntax for Rapoon music that inhabits its own singular little corner of the universe.
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Root Deco
Root Deco evolved from a trio forcing '60's B-sides into houses of ale repute. Now Paul Johnson (vocal/drums) and Larry Vilchek (vocals/guitars/harmonica) unleash a self-penned sonic assault as an electric duo. Heavy garage psych.
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Shay Tal
Psychedelic folk with a dreamy but progressive feel to it. Inticate pop that is captivating & beautiful but melancholic, creating a truly magical vibe.
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Six Armed Man
Enter into the world of Six Armed Man, the experimental arm of Falling A. Experimental music and sound collage. Mind expanding sounds that may take you on a journey outside of your comfort zones. Make sure that you buy a return ticket.
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Somebody Famous
Somebody Famous is the missing link between Neon and the Rabbits Hat. Tim Jones masterminded this post punk project in the early 80's. Somebody Famous had a new wave edge, a pop approach to songs and splashes of quirkiness that are well placed in the indie / alternative era of the early 80's. Occasional psych / prog influences also surface. Now there's a melting pot if ever there was such a thing!
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Spasmodic Caress
Late 70's / early 80's punk influenced group who apart from releasing stuff on Falling A, had a short spell with 4ad. Reminiscent of early Gang of Four, Pop Group, Mekons etc.,
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Sue Reed
Los Angeles based singer, pianist and composer Sue Reed was a pioneer in the sound that is now made famous by singers like Bjork, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Joanna Newsome & Cat Powers. One minute Ms Reed's sounds and lyrics are drenched with beauty and within an instant, the mood darkens and she sings with emotional despair.
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Terri B
Terri~B embarks on a journey that encompasses pop, soul, indie and a dark, gothic side that is enigmatic, adventurous and expressive. She has an incredible voice and a pioneering spirit when it comes to creating a melting pot of multiple musical influences.
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Tim Jones
A founder member of Neon, a spell with Punishment of Luxury, his own Somebody Famous project all grabbed media attention in the 70's & 80's but Tim is best loved for the Rabbits Hat & Census of Hallucinations. Tim has a distinctive voice, edgy musicianship & stunning songs.
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Tor Cesay
Melodic but fiery British rap from the East End of London. Tor's lyrics are fresh with attitude but she's no hip hop stereotype. The Radio 1 favourite has performed with the BBC concert orchestra, alternative rock supergroup Mongrel, Flying Lotus and is collaborating with Peter Ashby & Barry Lamb. File under experimental for now.
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The Ultimate Mushroom Band
Ambient excursions into the unknown. The Ultimate Mushroom Band is an ultimate trip out experience. Great atmosphere, cool vibe ...make sure you get a return ticket.
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Wavis O' Shave
Well known cult figure somewhere between Spike Milligan, traditional English music hall, glam rock, Vivian Stanshall and punk. Frequent appearances on Channel 4's "The Tube"and several run ins with tabloids have cemented him in history forever.
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Wet Sans Brolly
Experimental and instrumental with influences ranging from Rachmaninov to Radiohead, Mingus to Marley. The music of Wet Sans Brolly is a clever fusion of jazz & lo fi art rock with psychedelic splashes. This is a very special band with a very special chemistry.
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When's the future
An eclectic mix of spacerock and psychedelic music with splashes of electronica and world music. Tribal rhythms, ambient undercurrents, flutes and awesome atmospheres. Cool rock groove heading for sensory overload.
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