DARKSIDE is the collaborative duo of guitarist/composer Dave Harrington and electronic producer Nicolas Jaar. DARKSIDE summon a hybrid of electronic music, psychedelic rock, and dancefloor techno with the sort of artistic depth and breadth for which the term "progressive" was coined. DARKSIDE's first fulllength album-released on Nico's own Other People label in conjunction with Matador Records-is called Psychic. DARKSIDE's Psychic is a watershed moment for the duo, a quantum leap forward from their 3-song debut, 2011's DARKSIDE EP. At any given moment, Psychic encompasses the ritualistic structures and methodologies of krautrock, the cosmic exploration of classic space-rock, and the immersive, body-moving transcendence of 21st century house and techno-but, working with the finishingeach- others'-sentences fluidity of kindred spirits, Dave and Nico synthesize it all into a living, breathing whole. DARKSIDE are deep listeners and creators
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Strut are proud to present a new repress 0f the definitive Mulatu Astatke career retrospective covering his landmark ‘60s and ‘70s´recordings.
2LP TRACKLISTING
A1 Yèkèrmo Sèw
A2 I Faram Gami I Faram
A3 Shagu
A4 Emnete
A5 Mulatu
B1 Yègelé Tezeta
B2 Asiyo Bellema
B3 Ebo Lala
B4 Fikratchin
B5 Yefikir Tizita
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Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv’s number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while forging fresh paths. Produced by and featuring Dap-King Neal Sugarman, the results are gritty, yet majestic, soulful and uplifting.

Tracklist
1.1Tension
1.2Major
1.3Hatula
1.4Yashan
1.5Delilah
1.6Dung Gate More

Strut proudly presents the first official remastered reissue of Lafayette Afro Rock Band's elusive funk/Afro original album, 'Malik,' originally released in 1974.

Tracklist

1.1Djungi
1.2Raff
1.3Conga
1.4Avi-Vo
1.5Malik
1.6Darkest Light
1.7Baba Hya More

Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke joins the Hoodna Orchestra, Tel Aviv’s number one Afro funk collective, melding his enchanting vibraphone playing with their brass heavy force across seven original compositions that play tribute to the classic Mulatu sound while forging fresh paths. Produced by and featuring Dap-King Neal Sugarman, the results are gritty, yet majestic, soulful and uplifting. More

Strut presents the official reissue of a landmark album in the field of African music, Mulatu Astatke’s ‘Mulatu Of Ethiopia’ from 1972.
A1 MULATU 5:00
A2 MASCARAM SETABA 2:40
A3 DEWEL 4:00
B1 KULUNMANQUELESHI 2:05
B2 KASALEFKUT-HULU 2:25
B3 MUNAYE 3:15
B4 CHIFARA More

Strut continue their in-depth work with Oneness Of Juju"s Plunky Branch with the first ever reissue of the powerful 1973 album for Strata-East, "A Message From Mozambique". The roots of JuJu started in San Francisco after Plunky had met his musical mentor, Zulu musician Ndikho Xaba, helping to form his band Ndikho and The Natives. Three members of The Natives (Plunky, bassist Ken Shabala and vibes / flute player Lon Moshe) then joined Marvin X"s theatrical production The Resurrection Of The Dead, joining local musicians Al-Hammel Rasul (keyboards), Babatunde Lea (percussion) and Jalango Ngoma (timbales).
Tracklist
1.1Struggle (Home)
1.2Soledad Brothers
1.3Freedom Fighter
1.4Make Your Own Revolution Now
1.5Father Is Back
1.6Nairobi / Chants (Traditional)
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Strut and Art Yard present the culmination of a 5-year project researching the archives of author, DJ and activist John Sinclair with the first ever retrospective of the influential Detroit Artists Workshop spanning 1965 to 1978.

Tracklistings
1 / A1. JOHN SINCLAIR INTRODUCTION / YUSEF LATEEF – HAPPYOLOGY 4.04
2 / A2. DONALD BYRD – CHRISTO REDENTOR 05:43
3 / A3. DONALD BYRD – BLACKJACK 04:30
4 / B1. DETROIT CONTEMPORARY 4 – EFFI 08:46
5 / B2. DETROIT CONTEMPORARY 4 – THE PROMISE 08:40
6. DETROIT CONTEMPORARY 4 – THREE FLOWERS 08:19 (CD ONLY)
7 / C1. BENNIE MAUPIN QUARTET – WATER TORTURE 08:52
8 / C2. RON ENGLISH - BEES 10:21
9 / D1. TEDDY HARRIS – PASSION DANCE 07:55
10 / D2 LYMAN WOODARD – DÉJÀ VU 05:54
11 / D3. LYMAN WOODARD ORGANISATION – HELP ME GET AWAY 5.30 More

"Strut Records were there first, well before DFA recorded The Rapture's Sub Pop debut. 'Disco Not Disco' preceded the punk funk revolution by two years." Resident Advisor Strut present a new repress of the influential first volume of 'Disco Not Disco' compiled by Joey Negro and Sean P as part of the label's 20th Anniversary. 'Disco Not Disco' was a perfectly timed compilation back in 2000. Released when interest in the myths, history and playlists of original New York clubs like Paradise Garage and The Loft was at its peak, the album drew on the outer limits of leftfield disco championed by Levan and Mancuso, bringing together unlikely dancefloor anthems by rock acts like Yoko Ono and Ian Dury, obscurities from cottage labels like BC and Splash and selected oddities from the unique mind of avant-garde hero, Arthur Russell. It was essentially a celebration of the sonic melting pot in New York during the early '80s, an era when punk had burnt itself out and disco had become commercial and saccharine; in its place, the post-punk movement threw up brilliant oddities which tore up the accepted rulebook. Since its release, the compilation title has become a by-word for a whole genre of music and remains a landmark collection of its time. With original copies now changing hands for €100+, this new pressing is a welcome return for an essential celebration of disco's difficult cousins. The album features full original artwork and Kris Needs' sleeve notes and is remastered and cut by The Carvery.
Tracklist
1.1Yoko Ono - Walking On Thin Ice (1981 Re-Edit)
1.2Liquid Liquid - Cavern
1.3Loose Joints - Tell You (Today) (Vocal)
1.4Ian Dury & The Seven Seas Players - Spasticus Autisticu
2.1Material - Over And Over
2.2Was (Not Was) - Wheel Me Out
2.3Dinosaur - Kiss Me Again (Original Edit)
2.4Don Cherry - I Walk
3.1Common Sense - Voices Inside My Head
3.2Nicky Siano - Move
3.3Indian Ocean - School Bell / Tree House More

Strut presents the official reissue of a landmark album in the field of African music, Mulatu Astatke’s ‘Mulatu Of Ethiopia’ from 1972.
A1 MULATU 5:00
A2 MASCARAM SETABA 2:40
A3 DEWEL 4:00
B1 KULUNMANQUELESHI 2:05
B2 KASALEFKUT-HULU 2:25
B3 MUNAYE 3:15
B4 CHIFARA More

Strut presents an exclusive reissue of Oneness Of Juju’s classic 1976 album Space Jungle Luv, an essential addition to the Black Fire Records reissue series.

Tracklist
1.1River Luvrite
1.2Follow Me
1.3Soul Love Now
1.4Space Jungle Funk
1.5The Connection
1.6Love's Messenger More

Strut proudly presents a special edition repress of the groundbreaking ‘Nigeria 70’ compilation, now available on translucent green vinyl 3LP to celebrate the label’s 25th Anniversary.


Tracklist
1.1Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders- Alo Mi Alo (Parts 1
1.2Segun Bucknor & His Revolution- La La La
1.3Lijadu Sisters- Orere Elejigbo
1.4Peter King- Shango
1.5Sahara All Stars Band Jos- Enjoy Yourself
2.1Fela Anikulapo Kuti & Africa
2.2Tunji Oyelana & The Benders- Ifa
2.3Ofo The Black Company- Allah Wakbarr
2.4The Funkees- Dancing Time
2.5Monomono- Tire Loma Da Nigbehin
2.6Bala Miller & The Great Music Pyrameeds Of Afrika- Ikon
3.1Sir Victor Uwaifo & His Melody Maestroes- Akayan Ekassa
3.2Shina Williams & His African Percussionists- Agboju Log
3.3Gasper Lawal- Kita Kita
3.4King Sunny Ade & His African Beats - Ja Fun Mi (Instrum More