In the music of Forndom, the past breathes with a vitality that transcends time. “Moþir” is as complex as the deities it portrays, weaving together themes of fertility and loyalty, love and betrayal, light and shadow. It is an exploration of divine ambiguity, where the nurturing embrace of a mother can just as easily turn into the cold hand of inevitability.
Here, Ludvig Swärd strips away the modern trappings of synthesisers, embracing a purely acoustic sound. The music feels as though it has been carved from the very earth, born from instruments fashioned by hand and played with reverence for the ancient…

SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales.

Mickey Jupp is a critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter, widely credited as a major influence on the Pub Rock scene that then led to the Punk movement. With a recording career starting in the 1960's, Mickey's razor sharp lyrics and amazing vocals had him likened to Chuck Berry, with many of his songs recorded by artists as diverse as Dr Feelgood, Ricky Nelson, The Judds, Nick Lowe, Elkie Brooks and a young Paul Weller. Mickey moved to a remote village in the Lake District over 40 years ago and, in his small cottage, purely to satisfy his burning need to create, has written and recorded well over 300 songs that have yet to be heard by the general public. Up Snakes, Down Ladders is the first of a series of albums in which these home recordings have been expertly mastered and will be released on CD and digital services for the first time.

The new compilation Great Moments With… showcases the remarkable moments of Chet Baker's career, featuring both his vocals and trumpet work. It spans his final five and a half years, during which he collaborated closely with the Wim Wigt Timeless Records agency in the Netherlands. The album includes a mix of bebop and ballads, along with the previously unreleased bonus track 'But Not For Me'. During this period, Baker benefited from the agency's management, leading to fewer missed performances and increased fame. His relationship with Wigt and his team, including his girlfriend Diane Vavra, key figures like tour manager Peter Huijts and record engineer Max Bolleman, significantly enhanced his career. The double album traces his journey with Wigt, beginning with the opening track 'Ray's Ideas', and the ballad 'Everything Happens To Me' and concludes with the previously unreleased track 'But Not From Me'. The album highlights his work with European musicians and features recordings from various sessions, including performances with Dexter Gordon's rhythm section, his own trio, and a rare live recording from Zagreb. The Great Moments With LP… not only celebrates Baker's legacy but continues to inspire and resonate with new generations.

Formed in 1993, Electric Wizard's brand of doom metal incorporates stoner and sludge traits, with lyrics focusing on the occult, witchcraft, H.P. Lovecraft, horror films, and cannabis. Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol.1, a one-take dungeon session, features some of their most classic moments, captured live, raw and uncensored. This is a career-defining collection, and a must-have for followers of this iconic British metal band.

Slovenian collective Laibach revisit their 1987 masterpiece, Opus Dei, with brand-new interpretations by the group, along with remixes from the record’s original producer and mixer, Rico Conning. Opus Dei (translation: God’s Work) was the band’s first album for Mute, garnering acclaim and shining a worldwide spotlight on the unique Slovenian collective. This led to the album being listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (edited by Robert Dimery), where it was called “…a masterpiece of its genre.” Opus Dei Revisited presents two distinct new versions of the work, an approach in keeping with the original album, where they reimagined Opus’s ‘Live Is Life’ (as ‘Opus Dei’) and Queen’s ‘One Vision’ (‘Geburt einer Nation’), two key highlights of the album. The first disc is a reworking by Laibach themselves, initially crafted and then refined for their current Opus Dei Revisited Tour. Never a band to take an easy route to any destination, the challenge to re-evaluate, reinterpret, and rebuild the tracks was an artistic imperative. The band was so pleased with the results that they entered the studio immediately after Phase 1 of the Opus Dei Revisited Tour was completed to capture these new versions.

WHAM!’s Last Christmas is not only one of the most iconic songs of all time, it is a cultural phenomenon. Loved by generations around the world, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s timeless Christmas classic is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The CD single brings all of the versions together in one special festive package. It includes a stunning previously unreleased live version of the track performed by George at Wembley in 2006.

Simply Soul is the debut studio album by Vick Allen, released in 2005. Vick Allen is an American soul and R&B singer known for his smooth vocal style and ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary sounds. The album is a showcase of his talents, featuring a mix of soulful ballads and upbeat tracks, all delivered with his signature rich, emotive voice.

Emily (30th Anniversary) is a 2014 reissue of the 1984 album Emily by the Gibson Brothers, a French dance and disco group that became known for their Latin-influenced and funky style, often blending elements of disco, boogie, and Latin rhythms. The group enjoyed popularity primarily in the late 1970s and 1980s, and their music remains significant in the disco and Latin dance music scene.

Que Sera Mi Vida is a 1988 album by the Gibson Brothers, a French disco and soul group known for their contributions to the disco and boogie scene in the late 1970s and 1980s. The album showcases their style of infectious Latin-inspired dance music, with upbeat rhythms, catchy melodies, and smooth vocals.

One Hour BGM - The Dear Old Music Hour For Your Relaxation (1990) is a compilation album that features background music (BGM) designed to provide a soothing and relaxing listening experience. This album is part of a genre that emphasizes gentle, instrumental music meant to create a calm, atmospheric ambiance, ideal for personal relaxation, studying, or unwinding.

The Monument Years is a compilation album by Arthur Alexander, released in 2001. Arthur Alexander is a singer-songwriter and pioneer of soul music known for his significant influence on the early 1960s R&B and country soul genres. He is often regarded as one of the unsung heroes of soul music, with a style that blends soul, country, and pop in a way that was ahead of its time. The album The Monument Years gathers some of Alexander's best-known songs from his Monument Records period in the 1960s, particularly highlighting the period between his early success in the 1960s and his later resurgence in the 1970s.

This album is a compilation of background music (B.G.M.), designed for ambient listening and relaxation, and was released in 1990. The title, The Lonely Music Hour For Your Comfort, hints at the soothing and introspective mood the music aims to evoke. The collection features various artists, with a focus on creating an atmosphere of calm and comfort through instrumental tracks and ambient sounds.

Shadow Play is an album by the L.A. Express, originally released in 1976 and later reissued in 2008. The L.A. Express was a jazz fusion band that gained recognition for their work in the mid-1970s, blending jazz, rock, and R&B elements. The group is particularly notable for their collaborations with other artists in the jazz and rock scenes, especially their connection to Joni Mitchell, as they were her backing band on her iconic albums.

The Freestyle Files Vol. 4: Crackers Delight is a compilation album released in 1998, part of the Freestyle Files series, which showcases various underground and alternative hip-hop artists. The series is known for highlighting the freestyle and battle rap culture, often featuring obscure or lesser-known artists from the hip-hop scene, particularly from the 1990s era, which was rich in the evolution of alternative, underground, and independent hip-hop movements.