Few people are onto great records as quickly as a great record store.
After years spent discovering gems in Phonica’s end of year lists, it made sense to give them a regular space on FACT. Every Saturday morning, Phonica staff will pick out the five vinyl records you should grab this week.
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Haiti Direct EP
(Sofrito Specials)
A selection of edits and covers of Haitian songs that result in some seriously heavy party music for sunny days, featuring Stockholm’s Tropical Treats crew, Siwo, Ibo Combo and Les Lups Noirs.
K. LEIMER
A Period of Review (Original Recordings: 1975 – 1983) LP
(RVGN INTL)
RVGN INTL continue their archival series with K. Leimer, an ambient pioneer from Seattle. The label has unearthed a selection of 30 tracks from Leimer’s extensive archive that shine a light on the man’s generative compositions.
NED DONEHY
Seperate Oceans LP
(NUMERO GROUP)
A compilation that looks at the first ten years of Ned Donehy’s extensive career, featuring some of his best album cuts and 11 unreleased demos alongside a lengthy essay illustrated by images from the archives of rock photographers.
TIN MAN
Extra Acid
(GLOBAL A)
Acid house!
THE PHANTOM
LP 1
(SILVERBACK)
The long awaited debut of Polish producer The Phantom comes via Ghent’s Silverback. A summary and expansion of his vision to date as well as a reflection on his environment.
