• 1. Wilderland
      • 2. Bad Night
      • 3. Contrary Motion
      • 4. Phrygia
      • 5. Crooked Usage
      • 6. Fate/No Fate
      • 7. Sky Burial
      • 8. Hadley's Hope
      • 9. Mandelbrot
      • 10. Not Nothing

      Cromagnon Band's Mode is a deeply immersive journey into instrumental creativity, crafted through a unique process of live jamming and reverse engineering. The trioidrummer Tom Watt, bassist Lenny Walker, and multi-instrumentalist Bert Pageitake grooves from their favourite tracks, jam until something fresh emerges, then reshape it into fully produced pieces. The result is a psychedelic blend of dark funk, Nordic psych/jazz, boom-bap hip-hop breaks and riff-heavy rock reminiscent of early Black Sabbath. With no specific narrative, Mode leaves room for listeners to interpret and create their own mental imagery. Its sound is cinematic, layered, and transcendental, showcasing the band's broad musical influences and love for sonic experimentation. This second album, and their debut release on BBE Music, is a testament to their live jamming technique and musical pedigree, with Bert Page's Moog and Rhodes providing rich textures alongside his sax and clarinet. Mode is a must-listen for fans of boundary-pushing instrumental music.

      Other Releases on BBE

      The Best of Asona RecordsBBE
      A couple of years back, UK-based House DJ Jerry Frempong’s wife Katie was doing a spring clean at the family home. At the bottom of the garden, amongst...
        You Need This: A Journey Into Deep Jazz Vol. 4BBE
        Another album of musical excellence compiled by If Music's Jean-Claude for the excellent and massively collectible 'You Need This' series. This release...
        • – Eero Koivistoinen & Umo - Kaamos
        • – Ginger Baker - N'Kon Kini N'Kon N'Kon
        • – Eko Kuango - Na Mawaso
        • – Lonnie Smith - All In My Mind
        • – Phavia Kujichagulia - Fancy Footwork
        • – Kan Digor - Croonardise
        • – Five Times Six - Five Times Six
        • – Sathima Bea Benjamin - Africa
        • – George Hirota - Process Of Cloud
        WaajuAlouaneBBE
        Waaju & Majid Bekkas’s ‘Alouane’ stands as testament for creation and collaboration even in the most challenging of times. Whilst it becomes increasingly...
        • – Ben/Majid Mic Chat
        • – Barma Soussandi
        • – Lando (Majid Solo)
        • – Fangara
        • – Bala Moussa
        • – Majid/Ben Mic Chat
        • – Hommage Aux Ancêtres (Zid Lmal)
        • – Bossoyo
        • – Bania
        • – Maroc/Boulila (Encore)
        DJ Andy Smith presents Reach Up: Disco Wonderland Vol. 3BBE
        Andy Smith's curation of the 3rd volume in his Reach Up – Disco Wonderland series brings us more carefully selected music from the Discosphere. With...
          RahaanThe OnesBBE
          For 'The Ones', Chicago House and Disco producer, Rahaan has pulled together a plethora of musicians and vocalists to create a smokestack of soul...
            Larry Nozero featuring Dennis TiniTime BBE
            BBE reissue this mega-rare, sought-after gem from the Strata inc archives by Detroit native Larry Nozero! ‘Time’ was the last to be released from Strata...
            • – Reflections of My Past
            • – Tony
            • – Chronicle of the Murdered House Part 1
            • – Impressions of My Lady
            Ravi Harris And The ProphetsFunky Sitar ManBBE
              • Original LP BBELP002£20.00
                Vinyl condition: VG+Sleeve condition: VG+Original Pre-Owned UK Vinyl
                In stockAdd to Bag
              J Jazz Vol. 4: Deep Modern Jazz from Japan - The Nippon Columbia Label 1968 -1981BBE
              Another monster Japanese jazz compilation via BBE! For this release, they focus on the output of the Nippon Columbia label in their golden era of '68 to...
              • – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - The Ground For Peace
              • – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock - Samba Negrito
              • – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe - Kaleidoscope
              • – Mikio Masuda - Mickey's Samba
              • 2. – Jiro Inagaki & His Soul Media - The Ground For Peace
              • 6. – Takashi Mizuhashi & Herbie Hancock - Samba Negrito
              • 12. – Mickie Yoshino & Kazumi Watanabe - Kaleidoscope
              • View full info and tracklisting
              IF Music presents You Need This: If Music Is 20 compiled by Jean​-​ClaudeBBE
              Celebrating two decades of IF Music's curation of Black music through its record shop, a thriving website, album reissues and compilations in collaboration...
              • – Tamar Osborn - Sunday Sea Improvisation
              • – Christine Schaller - Fidji
              • – Emanative, Liz Elensky - Fall In To Me (Alternate Version)
              • – Atilla Engin Group - Turkish Showbiz
              • – Tenderlonious - Dennison Point
              • – Sylvain Kassap - Adelie (For Lady D.)
              • – Ola Szmidt - We Are Not Invisible
              • – Greetje Bijma Kwintet - Big Kalimba
              • – Sarathy Korwar - At the Speed of Light
              • 1. – Tamar Osborn - Sunday Sea Improvisation
              • 2. – Christine Schaller - Fidji
              • 3. – Emanative, Liz Elensky - Fall In To Me (Alternate Version)
              • View full info and tracklisting
              Illa JNo TrafficBBE
              J Dilla’s little brother Illa J makes his hotly anticipated debut on BBE music.
                Rahaan presents The OnesWe Are The Ones / Fire / ForeverBBE
                In the debut EP 'We Are The Ones/Fire/Forever', Chicago DJ legend Rahaan collaborates with an incredibly talented group of musicians, including Marcus...
                • – We Are The Ones
                • – Fire
                • – Forever
                J&F QuintetContrastBBE
                Originally released in 1976 on the Swiss label Delta Production, Contrast is a highly collectible and very rare example of Swiss Jazz that is now re-issued...
                  SphereInside OurselvesBBE
                  BBE reissue this sought-after oddity from Detroit jazz troupe, Sphere features an extended version of the track ‘Spitfire’ and two previously unreleased...
                  • – Inside Ourselves
                  • – Alicia
                  • – Lonely Girl
                  • – Where
                  • – Spitfire (Extended Version)
                  • – Unknown Track
                  • – Unknown Track 2
                  JazzanovaStrata Records: The Sound of Detroit — Reimagined By JazzanovaBBE
                  Jazzanova reimagine classics from the great Detroit jazz label, Strata! Features their versions of gems from the likes of The Lyman Woodard Organization,...
                  • – Introduction & Lost My Love
                  • – Creative Musicians
                  Eric KolTodayBBE
                  BBE reissued this rare Nigerian disco/boogie gem by soulful vocalist Eric Kol, arranged by The Funkees legend, Jake Sollo!
                    KabasaAfrican SunsetBBE
                    Originally released in 1982 on the short-lived Lyncell Records imprint, BBE reissue the brilliant and ultra-rare album ‘African Sunset’ by South African...
                    • – Rainbow Children
                    • – Mafeteng
                    • – African Sunset
                    • – Feeling Of The 60's
                    • – Walking In The Jungle
                    • – Awundiva
                    • – Happy To Be Me
                    • – Sengiyesaba
                    Gabriele PosoAwakeningBBE
                    Making his BBE debut in 2017 with compilation album 'Language Of Tamborines', described by The Vinyl Factory as “ancestral, evocative and visceral”,...
                    • – Playa 80
                    • – Awakening
                    • – Cumbanchero
                    • – Adorando
                    • – Everybody Loves The Sunshine
                    • – Words Never Work
                    • – The Night Falls
                    • – Mi Amigo
                    • – Repulse Bay
                    • – Sotto Il Campanile
                    • – Otro Barrio
                    • – 6 In 4
                    • – Words Never Work (extended version)
                    The Library Archive - Funk, Jazz, Beats and Soundtracks from the Vaults of Cavendish MusicBBE
                    Mr Thing & Chris Read voyage into the mysterious, strange and wonderful world of Library Music, courtesy of Cavendish Music. Founded in 1937...
                    • Sound Studio Orchestra – Southbound
                    • Sound Studio Orchestra – Snowmobile
                    • The Cavendish Orchestra – Funkrund
                    • Unknown Artist – Milky Way
                    • Unknown Artist – Star Voyage
                    • Unknown Artist – Kaleidoscope
                    • The New Dance Orchestra – The Trackers
                    • Sound Studio Set – Two Bars
                    • Sound Studio Set – The Scape Goat
                    • The Cavendish Orchestra – Riff-Raff
                    KENNY MANN JR & LIQUID PLEASURE BANDTIN TOP (PT. 1&2 + KON EDIT) EXLUSIVE EDITS BY MASTER DJ KON (RSD 16)BBE
                    12" - £9.99 Taken from 'Off Track Vol. 3', 'Tin Top' provides yet another reminder of why Kon is revered almost as much for his music knowledge and...
                        Eji Oyewole Charity Begins At HomeBBE
                        Originally released on EMI Nigeria, and recorded at the tail end of the '70's, reveals, Eji’s version of highlife was even more distinctive...
                        • – Charity Begins At Home
                        • – Gele Odun (Oil Boom)
                        • – Lagos Complex - Lagos Highways
                        • – Unity In Africa (Kasowopo Kasekan)

                        People also bought

                        MoodymannBlack MahoganiPeacefrog
                        Classic Moodymann! Detroit's Kenny Dixon Jr aka Moodymann has reached legendary status with super-deep, jazz and soul-infused afro-house jams. Includes...
                        • – roberta jean machine
                        • – shades of jae
                        • 3×LP (Coloured Vinyl) PFGXX50LP£44.00
                          Expected 10 OctPreorder
                        MoodymannBlack Mahogani IIPeacefrog
                        Essential Moodyman EP on Peacefrog released originally in 2004 as a companion release to the classic Black Mahogani album - essential reissue!
                        • – When She Follows
                        • – Rectify
                        • – Dirty Little Bonus Beats
                        • – When She (Reprise)
                        • 12" (Coloured Vinyl) PFGXX57LP£33.00
                          Expected 10 OctPreorder
                        Alfa MistRouletteSekito
                        On his sixth studio release Roulette, the prolific producer, songwriter, pianist and MC Alfa Mist has created his own sci-fi universe - a vast dystopia...
                          • 2×LP SEKITO19V£31.00
                            Expected 03 OctPreorder
                          • CD SEKITO19CD£13.00
                            Expected 03 OctPreorder
                          Sven WunderDaybreakPiano Piano Records
                          **RIYL David Axelrod, BADBADNOTGOOD etc!** Daybreak is Sven Wunder’s fifth full-length album, seamlessly continuing the progression of his musical oeuvre....
                          • – Setting Off
                          • – Misty Shore
                          • – Take A Seat
                          • – Daybreak
                          • – Still Moorings
                          • – Scenic Byway
                          • – Leeward
                          • – Windward
                          • – Resting Place
                          • – Warmer Air
                          • – Deep Sea
                          • – Turning Tides
                          • – Liquid Mountains
                          • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) PP1005SRD2£28.00
                            Limited, 180g teal coloured vinyl in a flip-back sleeve
                            Expected 26 SepPreorder
                          • New LP PP1005SRD1£25.00
                            Limited, 180g black vinyl in a flip-back sleeve
                            Expected 26 SepPreorder
                          • CD PP1005CD£14.00
                            Expected 26 SepPreorder
                          Chet BakerFive From '65: The Quintet Summer SessionsNew Land
                          Five original studio albums, recorded in New York City across one week in August 1965: Boppin’, Smokin’, Groovin’, Comin’ On, Cool Burnin’ are...
                            • 5×LP Box Set NEWLANDX006£175.99 £160.00
                              Expected 12 SepPreorder
                            Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient UndergroundFundamental Frequencies
                            A first-of-its-kind, fully illustrated retrospective celebrating Telepathic Fish — the influential early ’90s South London chill-out party that...
                            • – Barbarella - Barbarella (The Irresistible Force Remix)
                            • – Spacetime Continuum - Fluresence
                            • – Nightmares On Wax - Nights Interlude
                            • – Insides - Skinned Clean
                            • – Global Communication - Incidental Harmony
                            • – Caustic Window - Cordialatron
                            • – Keiichi Suzuki - Satellite Serenade (Trans Asian Express Mix)
                            • – Tranquility Bass - Cantamilla (Bomb Pop)
                            • – Golden Girls - Kinetic (Morley’s Apollo Remix)
                            • – No-Man - Days In The Trees - Reich
                            • 1. – Barbarella - Barbarella (The Irresistible Force Remix)
                            • 2. – Spacetime Continuum - Fluresence
                            • 3. – Nightmares On Wax - Nights Interlude
                            • View full info and tracklisting
                            • 2×LP FDMTL4£34.00
                              Expected 05 SepPreorder
                            Jackie MittooReggae MagicSoul Jazz Records
                            Jackie Mittoo’s ‘Reggae Magic’ is a new collection from the great Jackie Mittoo. The album features a mixture of classic tunes and rarities from...
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Melody Maker
                            • The Soul Vendors – Full Range
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Ghetto Organ
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Toronto Express
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Black Out
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Fireball Rock
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Tropic Island
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Sure Soul
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Taste Of Soul
                            • Jackie Mittoo & Sound Dimension – Soul Stew
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Reggae Magic
                            • Jackie Mittoo & Ernest Ranglin – West Of The Sun
                            • The Skatalites – Hanging Tree
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Peenie Wallie
                            • Sound Dimension – Walk Don't Run
                            • Jackie Mittoo & The Soul Vendors – Ba Ba Boom
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Dark Of The Moon
                            • Jackie Mittoo – Full Charge
                            • 2xLP + Download Code SJRLP573£28.00
                              Expected 01 AugPreorder
                            • CD SJRCD573£12.00
                              Expected 01 AugPreorder
                            The Sabres Of ParadiseSabresonic (Remastered)Warp Records
                            1993 debut album by the trio of Andrew Weatherall, Jagz Kooner and Gary Burns. Unavailable on vinyl and CD since original release. Remastered from the...
                              • 2×LP WARPLP16R£31.99
                                Expected 01 AugPreorder
                              • CD WARPCD16R£15.99
                                Expected 01 AugPreorder
                              SAULT10Forever Living Originals
                              Heavy funk and soul vibes from the unstoppable UK troupe, SAULT! Their 12th studio album!
                              • – T.H.
                              • – R.L.
                              • – 3.K.T.Y.W.S.
                              • – P
                              • – I.L.T.S.
                              • – L.U.
                              • – S.I.T.L.
                              • – H.T.T.R.
                              • – W.A.L.
                              • – S.O.T.H.
                              • LP FLO00020LP£25.00
                                Expected 25 JulPreorder
                              • CD FLO00020CD£16.00
                                Expected 25 JulPreorder
                              Rotary ConnectionHey LoveCadet
                              Essential psychedelic soul/rock Rotary Connection album featuring the legendary "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun", "Love Has Fallen On Me" and more! ...
                              • – I Am The Blackgold Of The Sun
                              • Reissue LP HIQLP 156£24.00
                                Expected 25 JulPreorder
                              Nick DrakeThe Making of Five Leaves LeftUMR
                              The Making Of Five Leaves Left tells the story of how Nick Drake’s debut album ‘Five Leaves Left’ came to be released in 1969. This Nick Drake Estate...
                                Captain SkyMoonchildPast Due Records
                                Back in 1979, a new kind of superhero entered the Chicago music scene, '...Daryl Cameron somehow entered the phonebooth of his mind and emerged as Captain...
                                • – Moonchild (Peter Lewicki Disco Mix)
                                • – Hero
                                • 12" PASTDUE017£15.00
                                  Expected 18 JulPreorder
                                Donald ByrdStepping Into Tomorrow (1975)Blue Note
                                All time-rare groove Mizell brothers production. Includes the massive 'Think Twice'.
                                • – stepping into tomorrow
                                • – think twice
                                • LP (180 gram) 6581682£24.00
                                  Expected 18 JulPreorder
                                Constantine WeirContradictionItez
                                Constantine Weir returns after last year's "Service Rendered" release, with this limited 250 only 7" "Contradiction" featured on the "Service" E.P. as...
                                • – Contradiction
                                • – Part 2
                                • 7" ITEZ004£16.00
                                  Expected 14 JulPreorder
                                HAWKSMOORAn Aesthetic - Experiments In TapeLunar Module
                                Hawksmoor is James McKeown, a Bristol-based electronica artist whose sound draws heavily from 70s and 80s German electronic pioneers like Cluster, Harmonia,...
                                  Lady Blackbird vs Crooked ManCrooked Spirituals (Limited Edition)Foundation
                                  This release is a promotional copy - possibly a contradiction in terms but it is very limited to 500 vinyls. Some of which will be mailed to DJ’s and...
                                    • 12" FMP0079£21.99
                                      Expected 01 AugPreorder
                                    Gilles Peterson Presents: International AnthemInternational Anthem Recording Company
                                    Gilles Peterson presents International Anthem is a Deluxe Double LP compilation chronicling the legendary London-based radio host, DJ, label head, curator...
                                      Valentina Magaletti & YPYKansai BruisesAD93
                                      Drummer, percussionist and composer Valentina Magaletti (Moin, Holy Tongue, Vanishing Twin) has combined forces with musician, producer and composer YPY...
                                        • 12" WHYT103£21.99
                                          Expected 22 AugPreorder
                                        The Circling SunOrbitsSoundway
                                        Aotearoa (New Zealand)’s interstellar jazz collective The Circling Sun return with their radiant second album Orbits, landing July 11th. A deeper, more...
                                        • – Constellation
                                        • – Mizu
                                        • – Seki
                                        • – Amina
                                        • – Flying
                                        • – Teeth
                                        • – Evenin
                                        The Beta BandThe Three E.P.'s (Reissue)Because Music
                                        The Steve Mason-led Scottish indie icons came to prominence with this collection of initial EPs (originally released in 1998) and enter 2025 with a reissue...
                                          Barry Issac1000lbs Calli HerbsReggae On Top
                                          Three new roots 7" from U.K. based singer Barry Issacs, letting us know what's going down in Hackney & beyond. Tunes!
                                          • – 1000lbs Calli Herbs
                                          Leroi ConroyA Tiger's TaleColemine Records
                                          Ohio-based producer Leroi Conroy finally steps into the spotlight with his debut LP after years behind the scenes running Colemine Records and producing...
                                            • LP CLMN12038£25.99
                                              Black vinyl
                                              In stockAdd to Bag
                                            • CD CLMN12038CD£12.99
                                              In stockAdd to Bag
                                            • New LP (Coloured Vinyl) CLMN-12038LPC1£25.99
                                              Blue & Pink Swirl vinyl
                                              In stockAdd to Bag
                                            The Dudley Moore TrioAmalgam / ChimesTrunk
                                            Superb British jazz dance track from the late 1960s, lively jazz trio with BarbaraMoore on scatty vocals. Classic jazz-dance, first time on a 7! Very Limited.
                                              • 7" TTT017£12.99
                                                Expected 25 JulPreorder
                                              Barry IssacGhetto LifeReggae On Top
                                              Three new roots 7" from U.K. based singer Barry Issacs, letting us know what's going down in Hackney & beyond. Tunes!
                                              • – Ghetto Life
                                              • – Dub
                                              The WeekndHurry Up Tomorrow (Original Motion Picture Score)Island
                                              Composed and arranged by Abel Tesfaye and Daniel Lopatin. Features includes Anitta, Playboi Carti and Lana Del Rey. Hurry Up Tomorrow is a 2025 American...
                                                King PharaohKronos / Outside The BoxPharaoh meets Alligator
                                                Produced & Arranged by Henry Skeng & Alligator Dubs Mixed at Conscious Sounds & Alligator Studio
                                                • – Kronos
                                                • – Outside The Box
                                                Anthony HobsonMillenniumMusic De Wolfe
                                                Millenium is a 1983 release by composer Anthony Hobson, blending propulsive synths, bold brass stabs and chugging rhythm sections to create vivid, high-stakes...
                                                  Danny HensworthMr. Money ManUpsetter
                                                  Only known recording from Danny Hensworth from The Black Ark originally released in 1978 in very small quantities. Check the dub version for full on stripped...
                                                  • Danny Hensworth – Mr. Money Man
                                                  • The Upsetters – Dub Money
                                                  Nubiyan TwistNT SoundsystemStrut
                                                  Nubiyan Twist tear into their own back catalogue with NT Soundsystem (Dubplate Inferno), a nine-track rework of material from last year's Find Your Flame...
                                                    Ken Boothe & Jah WobbleOld Fashioned WaysCleopatra
                                                    * Reggae icon Ken Boothe joins forces with dub and post-punk pioneer Jah Wobble for a genre-blurring journey that's rich with soul, groove, and deep bass! *...
                                                    • – Is It Because I'm Black
                                                    • – Old Fashioned Way
                                                    • – Artibella
                                                    • – You Left The Water Running
                                                    • – Everything I Own
                                                    • – A Song For You
                                                    • – Ain't No Sunshine
                                                    • – Crying Over You
                                                    • – Freedom Street
                                                    • – Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
                                                    • – My Girl
                                                    • – Reggae Christmas
                                                    Vernon Maytone & Kinky Lab All StarsRough Time / Pick & ChooseRudimentario
                                                    The unmistakable voice of Vernon Buckley from The Maytones on these two new infectious rocksteady flavour tunes.
                                                    • – Rough Time
                                                    • – Pick & Choose
                                                    MillsartSpace Outside SpaceAxis
                                                    The next chapter in the Axis Expressionist Series, a collection of vinyl and limited digital releases, curated by Millsart, an alias of Jeff Mills, of...
                                                      Murray Man meets J Robinson WhodemsoundStepping Outta BabylonWhodemsound
                                                      New U.K. Roots combination featuring vocalist Murray Man and producer J Robinson of Whodemsound.
                                                      • Murray Man – Stepping Outta Babylon
                                                      • J. Robinson – Trample The Dragon
                                                      G Version IIISummer Night Blues E.P.Riddim Chango
                                                      Emerging from the Kansai underground with a sense of ritual and restraint, G Version III returns with a slab of meditative pressure, carved for sound systems....
                                                      • – Starry Synth
                                                      • – Summer Night Blues
                                                      Barry IssacToo Much WarReggae On Top
                                                      Three new roots 7" from U.K. based singer Barry Issacs, letting us know what's going down in Hackney & beyond. Tunes!