• Naphta and The Shamans – Explorer's Judgment
    • 1. Dim Daybreak
    • 2. Endurance
    • 3. Thom's Beach
    • 4. Jungle Of Doom
    • 5. Crystal Lizard
    • 6. Frozen Paths
    • 7. Stalking Knights
    • 8. Firelink Shrine
    • 9. Explorer's Judgment
    • 10. Pale Dusk

    Following on from the success of EABS and SURLY, Polish label Astigmatic Records continue their rich vein of form with another sure shot in the form of 'Naphta and The Shamans'. This is surely one of the most interesting and forward thinking releases of 2018, combing elements of Psychedelic rock, cosmic disco, ambient electronica and jazz. Features Paweł Stachowiak and Vojto Monteur from EABS, as well as Bartosz Kruczyński (ex-Ptaki / Earth Trax).

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    People also bought

    Emma-Jean ThackrayLey LinesMovementt
    **Repress of this CLASSIC release on her own Movementt label** London-based, Yorkshire born trumpeter and producer continues to push the boundaries of...
    • – Make Do
    • – Howley (Interlude)
    • – Red Bush
    • – Catford Bridge (Interlude)
    • – Ley Lines
    • – The End
    SurlyTrip To Warsaw EPAstigmatic Records
    Last few copies - don't sleep!!!!Polish jazz vanguards, Astigmatic, release Surly's 'Trip To Warsaw' - shifting a little left of the incredible EABS release...
    • – Thirteen
    • – 4Q 510-511
    • – Scare Em To Death
    • – Wait Til The Stick Comes
    • – Train To Lodz
    Project KarnakEquinox EPNone More Records
    Another killer jazz record coming straight outta S.London! Project Karnak is the production duo brainchild of keyboardist Dominic Canning and drummer...
    • – Fellowship
    Dino J.A. DeaneFor LeenaLullabies For Insomniacs
    A collection of unreleased pieces composed between 1991 & 1998 by American composer and 'live' electronics pioneer, Dino J.A. Deane for the choreography...
    • – Liquid Time
    • – Into Flight
    • – Merlin
    • – A River Beneath The River
    • – Dark Heart
    • – NB4
    • – Last Supper
    • – The Burial Tree
    • – The Narrow Chamber
    • – Mud Girl
    Soul Jazz Records presents Nigeria Fuji MachineSynchro Sound System & PowerSoul Jazz Records
    ‘Synchro Sound System & Power’ features the music of Nigeria Fuji Machine, which includes some of Nigeria's finest ‘Fuji’ master drummers and singers,...
    • – Iba
    • – Orin Gidi
    • – Ilu
    • – Ẹyọ-Sẹsẹ
    • – Garaje
    • – Ọrọ Owe
    • – Ire
    Nigeria 70: No Wahala - Highlife, Afro-funk & Juju 1973 -1987Strut
    Strut present the first new volume in their pioneering ‘Nigeria 70’ series, bringing together rare highlife, Afro-funk and juju from the ‘70s and...
    • Odeyemi – Oni Suru
    • Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
    • Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour
    • Sina Bakare – Africa
    • Saxon Lee And The Shadows International – Special Secret of Baby
    • Osayomore Joseph & The Creative 7 – Obonogbozu
    • International Brothers Band – Onuma Dimnobi
    • Don Bruce And The Angels – Kinuye
    • Rogana Ottah & His Black Heroes Int. – Let Them Say
    • Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes – Psychedelic Shoes
    • Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Titibitis – Iziegbe (Ekassa No. 70)
    • M.A. Jaiyesimi & His Crescent Bros Band – Mundiya Loju about
    • 1. Odeyemi – Oni Suru
    • 2. Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz – Sickness
    • 3. Felixson Ngasia & The Survivals – Black Precious Colour
    • View full info and tracklisting
    Wu-LuN​.​A​.​I​.​S.Not On Label
    **SOTU EXCLUSIVE!** South London based producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist Wu-Lu returns with his second EP ’N.A.I.S.' (Not As It Seems)....
    • – Jaybo
    • – Habesha
    Soul of A Nation: Afro-Centric Visions in the Age of Black PowerSoul Jazz Records
    This album coincides with the massive new exhibition Soul of A Nation - Art in the Age of Black Power at Tate Modern, London. Watch Channel 4 news piece...
    • Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    • Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
    • Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
    • Philip Cohran and The Artistic Heritage Ensemble – Malcolm X
    • Sarah Webster Fabio – Sweet Songs
    • Phil Ranelin – Vibes From The Tribe
    • Horace Tapscott with the Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra – Desert Fairy Princess
    • David McKnight – Strong Men
    • Joe Henderson – Black Narcissus
    • Oneness Of Juju – African Rhythms
    • Doug Carn – Suratal Ihklas
    • Duke Edwards and The Young Ones – Is It Too Late ?
    • Carlos Garnett – Mother Of The Future
    • 1. Gil Scott-Heron – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    • 2. Mandingo Griot Society with Don Cherry – Sounds From The Bush
    • 3. Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Red, Black and Green
    • View full info and tracklisting
    Sir Shina PetersSeweleStrut
    Strut reissue reissue this stunning (and now very rare) original album from the early career of Nigerian juju star Shina Peters, ‘Sewele’ from 1986!
    • – Sewele
    • – Yabis
    • – Agbe’Ere De
    • – Late Aboderin
    Black IceI Judge The Funk (1979)HDM Records
    Rare boogie funk on TK Disco subsiduary label 1979 Original USA LP Vinyl VG+/Sleeve VG+100% Guarantee on this and all Original Vinyl at Sounds Of The...
      Akira IshikawaBack To RhythmMr Bongo
      Ultra-rare jazz-funk/fusion album from 1975 by Japanese drummer, Akira Ishikawa. Featuring percussion-heavy versions of ‘Let’s Start’, ‘Bongo Rock’...
      • – I've Got To Use My Imagination
      • – Bongo Rock
      • – Do It Til You're Satisfied
      • – Hey Jude
      • – El Condor Pasa
      • – Pick Up The Pieces
      • – Love Is The Answer
      • – I Shot The Sheriff
      • – Let's Start
      • – Boogie On Raggae Woman
      Yabby You & Michael Prophet Meet The ScientistAt The Dub Station (King Tubbys)Dubmusic Productions
      Deep and heavy dubs mixed by The Scientist at King Tubbys. Including vocals by Michael Prophet, Patrick Andy & Alric Forbes. Remastered reissue of the...
      • – Riot in Birmingham (Michael Prophet - Free Up Your Heart (Dub))
      • – Mask Execution in Angola (Michael Prophet - Man Of Experience (Dub))
      • – Blood In South Africa (Michael Prophet - Know The Right (Dub))
      • – Death To All Racist (Michael Prophet - Roots Man Time (Dub))
      • – Don't Rape The Black Daughter (Michael Prophet - Fight It To The Top (Dub))
      • – Rasta Conference (Michael Prophet - No Friend In This Time (Dub))
      • – Stop Opression Now (Wayne Wade - Willow Tree (Dub))
      • – Milinda (Patrick Andy - Every Tongue Shall Tell(Dub))
      • – Know Your Culture (Alric Forbes - Jah Know It's True (Dub))
      • 1. – Riot in Birmingham (Michael Prophet - Free Up Your Heart (Dub))
      • 2. – Mask Execution in Angola (Michael Prophet - Man Of Experience (Dub))
      • 3. – Blood In South Africa (Michael Prophet - Know The Right (Dub))
      • View full info and tracklisting
      CykadaCykadaAstigmatic Records
      Polish label Astigmatic Records come through with a killer release to start 2019. Cykada is a six piece band, comprised of established musicians on the...
      • – Creation
      • – Dimension Stepper
      • – Ophelia's Message
      • – Realise
      • – Third Eye Thunder
      Salsoul Sounds FamiliarSalsoul Records
      Respectful new edits and remixes of classic Salsoul disco jams from the likes of GE-OLOGY, Specter, DJ Spinna, Kai Alce and more!
      • The Salsoul Orchestra – Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It) (DJ Spinna Refreak)
      • The Strangers – Stimulation (Twice & Volcov Edit)
      • GE-OLOGY – Re-Fingered With Love
      • Joe Bataan – Latin Lover (Specter Edit)
      • Civil Attack – On The Phone (Mark Grusane Edit)
      • Jaime Lynn – You Ain't Got No Money (Twice & Volcov Edit)
      • The Salsoul Orchestra – Salsoul Rainbow (Kai Alce NDATL Edit)
      • 1. The Salsoul Orchestra – Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh I Love It) (DJ Spinna Refreak)
      • 2. The Strangers – Stimulation (Twice & Volcov Edit)
      • 3. GE-OLOGY – Re-Fingered With Love
      • View full info and tracklisting
      Bubbha Thomas & The Lightmen Plus OneCountry Fried ChickenNow-Again Records
      Jazz, funk, disco and boogie from the unlikely city of Houston, Texas: the definitive issue, with bonus tracks, mastered from the original tapes! Drummer,...
      • – Country Fried Chicken
      • – All In Love Is Fair
      • – Survival Song
      • – Herbs (Of Life)
      • – Famous Last Words
      • – Sweet Ray
      • – Country Fried Chicken
      • – Luke 23:32 (Synth Version)
      • – Ujimma (Synth Version)
      • – Ashie (Synth Version)
      • – Looking Back At Summer
      • – Boogie Down (Pt.1)
      • – Boogie Down (Pt.2)
      • – Let Me Play The Music
      Lunch MoneyFlashing Neon Signz / Yam TaengNone More Records
      New breed industrial, psychedelic jazz - off-kilter hooks and rhythms, deep baselines, post punk style guitar riffs and horns all float effortlessly...
      • – Flashing Neon Signz
      • – Yam Taeng
      Laurel HaloRaw Silk Uncut WoodLatency
      Laurel Halo presents six instrumental pieces that form a meditative, cinematic listening ex- perience. Inspired by recent film score work for Metahaven...
      • – Raw Silk Uncut Wood
      • – Mercury
      • – Quietude
      • – The Sick Mind
      • – Supine
      • – Nahbarkeit
      Kuniyuki TakahashiEarly Tape Works (1986-1993) Vol. 2Music From Memory
      The music of Japanese producer and DJ, Kuniyuki Takahashi, comes into focus on this Music From Memory compilation. A selection of tracks gathered from...
      • – Island
      • – Your Home
      • – Asia
      • – Echoes Of The Past
      • – Ai Iro
      • – Sakura No Mizu
      • – Imagination
      Chip WickhamShamal WindLovemonk
      Flautist and SOTU favourite Chip Wickham follows up his critically acclaimed 2017 debut 'La Sombra' with another ace, 'Shamal Wind'. After the Latin and...
      • – Shamal Wind
      • – Snake Eyes
      • – Soho Strut
      • – The Mirage (feat. Matthew Halsall)
      • – Barrio 71
      • – Rebel No.23
      Ryo FukuiSceneryWe Release Jazz
      We Release Jazz (WRWTFWW Records’ sister-label) is proud to present its first release, the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s highly sought-after masterpiece...
      • – It Could Happen To You
      • – I Want To Talk About You
      • – Early Summer
      • – Willow Weep For Me
      • – Autumn Leaves
      • – Scenery
      AfrodisiaElephant SunriseCordial Recordings
      Cordial reissue Afrodisia's sought-after 'Elephant Sunrise' album from 1980. A combination of US soldiers with local musicians from Worms, Germany, Afrodisia....
      • – T.M.F.F.
      • – Elephant Sunrise
      • – Psychic Summers
      • – Could It Only Be Me
      • – Sugar Free
      • – Good Thang
      • – Wild Turkey
      • – Goin' Down To The Disco
      • – Zugabe (Encore)
      Welcome To Paradise (Italian Dream House 90-94) - Vol. 3 (Compiled by Young Marco)​Safe Trip
      Young Marco's Safe Trip imprint take us another deep dive into the warm waters of Italian dream house with Welcome To Paradise Volume 3, the concluding...
      • Jacy Bozzi – Resounding Seashell
      • Optik – Illusion
      • Leo Anibaldi – Universal
      • Green Baize – Tramp Heart
      • Deep Choice – Children Trip
      • Deep Blue – Deep Blue (The Inner Part Of Me)
      • Cosmic Galaxy – Walkin' On The Moon
      • Golem – Sun City
      • Lonely Dance – Sweet Pieces (Alternative Mix)
      • Neuro State – Dance To The House (Unreleased Edit)
      • Don Carlos – Ouverture
      JaubiLahore State Of Mind (Feat. Al Dobson Jr. Remix)Astigmatic Records
      Astigmatic Records continue to push musical boundaries, following on from EABS (jazz), Naphta (post-punk/cosmic disco) and Surly (juke) with their latest...
      • Jaubi – Lahore State Of Mind
      • Jaubi – Lahore State Of Mind (Al Dobson Jr. Remix)
      Soul SugarI Want YouGee Recordings
      Soul Sugar drop their own reggae version of Marvin Gaye’s heartbreaking soul classic, 'I Want You' backed with Sly & Robbie vocal and dub versions -...
      • – I Want You (Soul Sugar Discomix)
      • – I Want You (Sly & Robbie Vocal Version)
      • – I Want You (Sly & Robbie Dub Version)
      • 1. – I Want You (Soul Sugar Discomix)
      • 2. – I Want You (Sly & Robbie Vocal Version)
      • 3. – I Want You (Sly & Robbie Dub Version)
      • View full info and tracklisting
      Shawty PimpStill Comin' RealGyptology Records
      Back in the nineties, southern states such as Memphis, Tennessee were also hotbeds for the fast evolving sound of hip-hop. Shawty Pimp and was brought...
      • – One Mean Stang
      • – Come On Wit Me Baby
      • – Style Like Mine
      • – For Them Bustas
      • – You Tell Me
      • – Pimpin' Still Goin' On
      • – My 9 Glock Ain't To Be Played Wit
      • – Gots To make Some Money
      • – Can't Play No Playa