First Word Records - The Fontanelles

The new music doesn't stop there! We're also thrilled to announce new signings The Fontanelles. Originally formed to be the onstage band for the London run of Fela! The Musical, the band's natural chemistry was such that they instinctively continued performing together when the show ended. They took the energy of the stage show and started working on original material, adding reggae, ethio-jazz and ska influences to the afrobeat source. The Fontanelles sound is truly their own, with their incandescent live shows a focal point for their unique energy as a band. For their first release we've picked two live favourites that showcase just a fraction of the band's deep sound. 'Criminality' is a straight-ahead afro-stomper, bringing the band's virtuoso skills as musicians to the fore, whilst still funky enough to move any

YOSI HORIKAWA - VAPOR

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'Vapor' is the debut album from Yosi Horikawa, 16 tracks that weave together diverse sample sources, rhythms and melodies into something that defies stylistic boxing and invites you to just get lost in the music. Echoes of dance music, hip hop and musique concrete can all be found amid the sounds of nature and everyday life that underpin the grooves of the music. We've been blown away by the response to the album, with features in Japan Times, Dummy Mag, XLR8R, Groovement and the Bandcamp Weekly, as well as a mix for Solid Steel. We have a few copies of the deluxe edition of the album available at our bandcamp, which includes a 7" single, CD album and limited edition vinyl postcard. Check the pictures below - pretty nice huh? There's also a release party in Tokyo this weekend (sadly we won't be there). You can pick up the album direct from us here (the only place you can get the deluxe edition).