Hackney Colliery Band - "Superhero Disco (The Reflex Version)"

Early Christmas present from label Wah Wah 45s as they approach their twentieth anniversary. Hackney Colliery Band are longtime RR faves and it's nice to hear the Reflex version of "Superhero Disco" as part of this mammoth (26 songs!) compilation of nuggets from the UK label remixed, re-worked or otherwise reconsidered. Also featuring tracks from the likes of Henri-Pierre Noel, Dele Sosimi and the Gene Dudley Group among others, this is a nice taste of what the label consistently cooks up, but with a few extra spices thrown in.

Nitai Hershkovits - "Robin"

So as I understand it, Wah Wah 45 is releasing Time Grove Roots as sort of a teaser for a forthcoming album from Time Grove. Roots gathers older material from the composite parts of Time Grove to give you a taste of what each member is capable of on their own in advance of hearing what they accomplish as a group. This all caught my eye because Amir Bresler and Sefi Zisling are included and the pair have been featured on RR and on my radio show in the past. Plus the details make mention of Rejoicer, a recent addition to the Stones Throw coterie and that's a label I always keep an ear on. The name I didn't know is pianist Nitai Hershkovits, who is credited as guiding Time Grove. Needless to say I was glad that the preview track is Hershkovits' "Robin" so I could get a sense of what their style is and it definitely fits the description of "forward thinking, melodic jazz meets electronic wizardry." Looking forward to hearing what all the players accomplish together.

Jonny Drop - "All This Trouble"

I have raved about the Gene Dudley Group in the past.  I've long been a fan of Andrew Ashong. And while I haven't posted about them, I dig the music The Expansions make.

Standing at the centre of this three-pointed star is drummer and DJ Jonny Drop. He is about to release The Only Sound on June 22nd and the first cut from the LP is streaming (below). "All This Trouble" has a funky soundtrack-vibe and a sweet vocal sample hook. Slide into the weekend on the back of this one.

Hackney Colliery Band - "Heart-Shaped Box"

I'd never heard of a Sofar Session until the Wah Wah 45s folks shared this video of  the Hackney Colliery Band covering Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" but scrolling through some of the other stuff on their Youtube I'm definitely marking their London and NYC locations down on my mental map.

Roe O vs Monk O - "Extra Special Category"

Just because the white label hand-stamped vinyl of this killer cut are sold out, it doesn't mean you can't (and shouldn't) enjoy this tune. Fans of Numero Group, and just old funk and soul in general - get some "extra special" in your listening life.

Dele Sosimi - You No Fit Touch Am Retouched EP

I know it's more like wah wah pedals than babies crying that label Wah Wah 45 took inspiration for their name, but with the ecstatic music these folks put out, for me the moniker should be Yah Yah 45. Anytime I see they've got something cooking up, I know I'm in for a tasty audio treat and this set of remixes of Dele Sosimi is a piping-hot dish. The Titeknots remix of "Sanctuary" below is my personal standout.

The Milk - "Trouble Gonna Bring Me Down"

Trouble might be bringing Wickford blues/soul act down, but this track is going to be lifting you up!

The Gene Dudley Group - Zambidoose

As a bit of a traditionalist (and former record store employee) I was taken aback when they first announced moving release dates to Friday instead of the traditional Tuesday. That said, there's no better start to the weekend than a great new record dropping and that's what we've got here from The Gene Dudley Group. This time, there are actual collaborators (there's no "Group" involved in GDG) including E from Myron & E on lead-off cut "I've Changed" and the wonderful Annie Frankenstein on a trio of tracks. You can hear the whole thing for yourself on Bandcamp below and go get it via iTunes or the Wah Wah 45 shop.

The Milk - "Deliver Me"

This is a free download. You have absolutely no reason NOT to check this sweet slice of soul out. Some Grade A Tarantino soundtrack fodder right here. 

The Gene Dudley Group - "The Fawcett Negotiation"

Like the Daptone horns? The Menahan Street Band? Then you'll dig the shit out of this. Not sure what the Fawcett Negotiation was but I'm sure they got it settled if they played this single.