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LP (black vinyl) incl. printed inlay and protection sleeve. About the album Some guys have all the luck. XASTHUR founder Scott Conner sure ain't one of them. The always open wound of his life suppurates in a constant flow of sonic blood into and out of his latest album "Disharmonic Variations". The thirteen bitter, painful, dirt-stained, and sometimes even hopeful tracks sure ain't pretty "Goldberg Variations" either. Rather the title "Disharmonic Variations" serves as both the program and the message. Music is not just what Scott does. He does not lead a picture book life. There is only music. Scott does not write and record just 8 songs a year. He makes music 24/7 on his own time and in his own way. Scott does it analogue, in the hard old-fashioned way, with his gear and instruments piled up in the room where he stays at the time. In this musical flow of consciousness, this diary of an artist, all considerations of style are a luxury that Scott does not have. His current form of expression on "Disharmonic Variations" tends towards the acidic taste of American dark folk with one detour into ambient sound. There is no guarantee for the direction that XASTHUR will take next. Whatever happens depends on what Scott feels. XASTHUR were originally conceived by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Scott Conner in the year 1995. Although started in the sunny state of California, USA, the project started out in the vein of bleak black metal of the Nordic second wave. In 2010, Scott announced the end of XASTHUR and returned with an acoustic dark folk project under the banner of NOCTURNAL POISONING. In 2015, the American artist circled back to the name XASTHUR, but insisted that his black metal days were over. On the previous release "Inevitably Dark" (2023), XASTHUR have partly lifted the self-imposed ban on black metal, simply because Conner felt like it and therefore did it. With "Disharmonic Variations", XASTHUR deliver their next 'take it or leave it' recording. To Scott Conner it does not matter what other people think about his music. Curse him, praise him – he still only does what he wills and that remains his true artistic achievement. Track listing Beginning of a new end Mirrors made of misery Haunted by the living Selling yourself to die Who will smash the mirror of lies Psychedelic darkness in reality Messenger of your reflection Your existence is not enough Other blind believers As you point into guilty mirrors Fairytale ideologies Sheep in wolves clothing Counterfeit pennies Manufacturer: ProMedia GmbH, Im Gartenfeld 1, 54516 Flußbach, Germany, Contact: spkr.media

Double LP on black vinyl in gatefold packaging with hotfoil print. More about 'Futha' The album "Futha" by Heilung stands as a mesmerizing exploration into the realm of ancient Nordic rituals and spiritualism, captured through a sonic tapestry that intertwines the primal with the transcendental. Each track is an invocation to forgotten deities, echoing the chants and rhythms that might have resonated in Scandinavian forests or Norse gatherings centuries ago.The use of Futhark runes for song titles adds a layer of authenticity and mystique, drawing listeners deeper into its narrative. The meticulous arrangements range from haunting vocalizations to powerful percussive elements, all crafted to evoke imagery of ancestral rites and pagan gatherings. As you traverse through "Futha", you'll find yourself amidst an auditory journey where past meets present. Track listing LP 1: A1. Galgaldr A2. Norupo B3. Othan B4. Traust LP 2: C1. Vapnatak C2. Svanrand C3. Elivagar D1. Elddansurin D2. Hamrer Hippyer Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com

Translucent blue double LP in a deluxe gatefold cover with a silk touch finish and silver flood print. About the album A decade ago, Sylvaine introduced her ethereal world with "Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart," blending ambient shoegaze, post-rock, and darkwave into an emotionally resonant soundscape. Serving as a composer, recording engineer, producer, and musician, the multi-instrumentalist crafted this critically acclaimed work with mixing engineer Nick Terry and mastering by Ray Staff at Air Studios. The album's melancholic melodies and atmospheric guitars marked Sylvaine's distinctive sonic identity. Remastered by Karl Daniel Lidén for its 10th anniversary re-release, the edition includes an exclusive bonus track—a reimagined acoustic version of the title track. Complemented by refined layout and artwork with liner notes, Daria Endresen's new photographic series illustrates Sylvaine’s artistic growth over the past decade. Track listing LP 1: A1. Sylvan A2. It Rains In My Heart A3. Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart B4. Tocka B5. Bien Loin D‘ici B6. The Biggest Loss of All LP 2: C7. Dysphoria C8. Seraphim C9. I Drink In Every Sob Like Wine D10. A Laugh In A Sea of Sorrow D11. Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart (Acoustic Version) Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com