A vinyl reissue of Malcolm McLaren's 1989 "Call A Wave," a rare item originally pressed as a promo-only run of just 300 copies. The original version isn't included on this 2x12 — it appears on that same year's album "Waltz Darling" — a dawn-of-the-rave-era breakbeat built on a sample of Barry White's soul break masterpiece "I'm Gonna Love You Just ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)A Little More Baby," familiar from the "Deeper And Deeper" phrase. Downtempo. The standard release featured the A-side remix by Massimino Lippoli (DJ Massimino), also a member of SUENO LATINO, plus the Breakdown Mix. Remastered and reissued by Be With Records. Now in stock. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This one comes credited to the band ensemble Stella & The Longos, following two years of relentless touring since her 2022 debut album. The Afro-French-Caribbean, Creole-tinged melancholy zouk and its wistful, nostalgic Balearic boogie/introspective disco grooves feel absolutely sublime. You'll also be drawn in by the sensual urban soulful R ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)&B and jazzy atmosphere that recalls '80s Sade. Definitely a live show worth catching. Six tracks in all. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The single from 〈SECOND CIRCLE〉 is the seven-track mini-album “LONELY PLANET” by TORNADO WALLACE—who has been receiving rave reviews from the two members of PENDER STREET STEPPERS and just headlined a “BOILER ROOM” event in Melbourne earlier this year. Highlights include “Today” (sample 1), featuring NO ZU’s distinctive female vocalist SUI ZHEN—who ...Read more previously visited Japan as a collaboration partner with the early ANDRAS FOX—as well as post-new-age dance&# x301C; “Kingdom Anamalia,” with heavenly percussion that takes the synth-oriented sound to the extreme (sample 2), which takes post-new-age dance and synth-oriented sounds to the extreme, and “Warp Odyssey” (sample 3)—an organic session with NICOLAAS OOGJES of the human-powered twin-drum project STATUE and conga player MITCH McGREGOR—are all fantastic!

This is the new release from YSE SAINT LAUR'ANT—also known as ANT PLATE—who has released music under the name YSE on house labels such as *ORNATE MUSIC* and, under his own moniker, on edit-focused labels like *WHISKEY DISCO* and *EDITORIAL*. He is currently based in Hong Kong, where he continues to put out a steady stream of solid releases. Startin ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)g with “Space Ride” (sample 1), which blends nostalgic, melancholic cosmic keys with a lively Latin disco vibe, followed by “Saint Tropez” (sample 2)—a soothing boogie jam featuring a supple funk bassline and bohemian percussion— to “Monaco” (sample 3)—a romantic track featuring lavish strings and sweet chord progressions—YSL’s work, which is both quirky and elegant, is once again top-notch! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Featuring Greg Fort on grand piano, Fender Rhodes, and synthesizer, along with Tokyo-based jazz musicians Kensuke Miyaki (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet) and Yoshihiro Kaneko (double bass), and Ash Robinson on drum machine. Each track captures special memories from their Japan tour, ranging from the opening track A1, “Shirahama Beach” (sample 1) ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)—a Balearic ambient 4/4 jazz piece themed around Shirahama Beach, the venue for the wonderful “FFKT” festival— “Shirahama Beach” (sample 1)—a Balearic ambient 4/4 jazz track—as the theme for Shirahama Beach, the venue of the wonderful “FFKT” festival; A2 “Lost in Shinjuku” (sample 2), where a saxophone solo weaves through a beat created solely by the percussion of a cheap drum machine; A3 “Ikaho Onsen,” a mellow chill-out ambient track in the style of Ronnie Liston Smith, and “Lake Haruna Boat Ride” (sample 3), a playful jazz house track featuring a piano jazz 4/4 beat with an acid-infused groove—the album features a diverse collection of eight tracks. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

The latest release from 〈DISCO SEGRETA〉, which has been reissuing Italo collector’s items that have become exorbitantly expensive! “Autoblu” by GABRIELLA BOVE—a hidden gem of late-period Italo-disco known only to connoisseurs—whose rarity is further heightened by the fact that the vast majority of the 500 original pressings released in 1989 were di ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)scarded. Building on the synth sounds characteristic of ’80s Italo-disco while incorporating elements of Latin pop, A dreamy creation from a time when the trend was shifting from Italo disco to Italo house. With vocals oozing with sensuality and a light, Latin flavor, this masterpiece anticipated the sound that would now be labeled “Balearic.” (Original Japanese text by Akie)

"Dub," world music, glocal sounds, jazz, Balearic, New Age, ambient, and more—this captivating sound is woven from the rich and beloved musical world I’ve explored over the years, combined with the countless dancefloor sounds, house, disco, soul & funk, dub, breakbeats, various forms of bass music, as well as chillout and downtempo—all woven togeth ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)er into an enchanting sound and groove journey born from this organic fusion. Featuring a Balearic-urban-elegant aesthetic, fusion-inspired mellow keyboards and guitars, vibraphone, dynamic percussion, and more, this collection of 11 tracks of captivating chill-out dance music is permeated throughout with organic sound textures and a mature, wistful atmosphere that is utterly irresistible. The sense of stability and comfort is a true testament to the artist’s craftsmanship. The inclusion of a digital download code is a delightful bonus. I highly recommend this release. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Starting strong with “Solar Effect” (sample 1)—a grand, anthemic Latin house track that combines undulating FM synth lines, light piano chords, and Latin drums that heat up the dance floor, taking you on a midday trip! The follow-up track, “Figo Dream” (sample 2), also features lively Latin percussion, guided by sentimental chords to deliver a deep ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie), evolving track. “Olio” (sample 2) swings into left-field territory with a playful keyboard palette and sample collages. Italo, trance. Combining cosmic and Balearic elements with aggressive drumwork to create a sense of euphoria—these are truly anthemic club tracks! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

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『Quiet Village drop a version of Barry Reynolds' 'Till The Doctor Gets Back' with a remix from Mad Professor. The duo's latest release for their eponymous imprint is a love letter to the early-80s sound of Island Records. Joel Martin and Matt 'Radio Slave' Edwards' Quiet Village project is back ...Read moreon their The Quiet Village imprint on July 10th with 'Till The Doctor Gets Back', a characteristically spaced-out cover of Barry Reynolds which features their first ever commissioned remix, having tapped Mad Professor. Recorded in 2024, Quiet Village's 'Till The Doctor Gets Back' evokes the spirit of the 1982 original, a release born out of a period when reggae, dub, pop, rock and dance music were colliding. QV's version is exactly what the duo have been known for since their beginnings in 2005; unhurried, immersive and utterly compelling. With reverb and delays firmly on the 'dub' bus, the track is shot through rich synths, glorious overlapping melodies and a fresh vocal interpretation. Mad Professor's dub slow burns, doubles down on the dub aesthetics and embraces the source material wholly, resulting in a cosseting yet invigorating listen.』

Lexx makes his debut on the renowned Balearic label “International Feel Recordings,” managed by Oliver Bristow—who took over from Mark Ballott with “Runnnng back” and is currently running projects like “Acid Test.” A tropical beach sunset trip that epitomizes the label’s signature sound. B1, “Ode To The Mode,” features a TB-303 bassline by Florin Büchel. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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『After finding their feet with a couple of remixes for Before I Die, Talking Drums ditch their sea legs and swap the pirate booty of their cult edit series for a five-track EP of original productions, each swimming in LinnDrums, digital chimes and synth-vox sunshine. Summer sounds abound as the crew refract house, disco, ambient ...Read moreand dub through shimmering sea glass, bringing the beach to the bar, club, garden or grotto.

Inspired equally by tropical Sceneries (but Not Songs), Ecco the Dolphin and Echoes of Wally, as well as a few tall tales about trendy whales, this 16-bit caper makes a splash from wave top to bikini bottom. Written and produced as a cohesive EP over three sun-baked weeks in 2025, and stitched together with field recordings and found sounds from Sicily, rural France, Japan and Singapore, Pier Pressure sees each track flow into the next: distinct seas that make up one larger ocean.

Opener ‘Fashionable Whale’ surfaces with mystic motifs and dreamy pads arcing above the spray before a purring low end and drum-box shuffle plunge us into Balearic house depths. A rippling breakdown, bookended by insistent arps, provides respite from the rhythm before the low-tempo pulse returns to take us home. Sticking with Zone 2 cardio, ‘Salmon Hats’ serves wonky disco at Valium pace, its beatific vox and glittering sequences underpinned by a hip-swivelling bassline and topped with a future-primitive melody. After drifting into dream house for a sunset lull, it’s back to the beat and the enduring question of how best to dance on a lilo.

‘Mangrove’ offers an intertidal intermission as tuned percussion finds a place among the cicadas and lapping waves, gently unfolding into an RPGambient ode to humid languor. Refreshed, albeit ailed by a sunstroke haze, we’re back on the dance floor with the optimistic motifs and jolly polyrhythms of ‘Flutti Di Mare’, an uptempo, Afro-adjacent house workout designed to inspire mile-wide smiles. Then the EP sails off into the sunset with the fathoms-deep delight of ‘Squid Dub’, a Cousteau-coded cod-reggae stepper with digi-dub bass, pound-shop marimba and all manner of THCtinged FX. Don’t be deceived by the loose and limber opening: a solid sequencer emerging at the midpoint sees the Squid squeeze every bit of bump out of the finale.

Forget ATOL protection - Talking Drums deliver your summer holiday directly to your stereo.

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Drawing inspiration from late-’80s acid sounds, Italian dream house, and early ’90s Balearic music, this album was crafted using classic sounds—such as the rhythms of the Roland TB-303 and 808, and M1-style piano tones—resulting in a sound that’s somehow both nostalgic and fresh? Featuring six tracks with sparse, cheap-sounding grooves that are ref ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)reshingly Balearic and dreamy—ready to hit the dance floor.
The latest 12-inch release from London-based Cold Blow—known for its unique and impressive releases, including the debut album by Sun Dog, the solo project of Eeti Nieminen (drummer for the Jimi Tenor band and a master jazz drummer), which was also fantastic, as well as its DMX Krew and rare techno reissues—continues to draw attention. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A release on Biram, the label that was home to the Gibson Brothers, L.A.X. and Yamasuki. Issued in 1975 on the label run by Jean Kluger, a Belgian musician active in both Belgium and France. Kluger was involved in the writing and production of many Biram releases, but this record carries no credits, so the details remain a mystery — though there's ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)no doubt it's a professional-sounding piece of work. A stunning track that dubs out guitar, beatbox, percussion and vocal harmonies. The B-side features an edit by MEDLER. The back of the sleeve carries the message: "Don't judge a record by its cover." (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Paul Takahashi, a man who knows the underground scene inside out, having co-hosted Sarcastic Disco in LA with DJ Harvey; Alex Olson, a legendary skater who also releases music under the name Balearic Skip via Jolly Jams; and Alberto Bof, a composer and pianist known for collaborations with Quincy Jones and Lady Gaga as well as numerous film scores— ...Read more (Original Japanese text by KANO)these West Coast legends form the golden trio “&Co.”, and this is their latest release. A1 "Lean Like A Cello" is a Balearic track where Alberto’s characteristically beautiful keyboard work creates an emotional atmosphere, the addition of cello lends a cinematic quality, and a dubby, robotic bassline provides the perfect balance. B1 "Liquor Run" was first played by Paul T on the New York radio show "Beats In Space" in 2017, and many have been eagerly awaiting its release. With its lighthearted rhythm and undulating synth sounds that gradually gain wild energy, this track is utterly cool—and 5ive has played it too! Mastering by Justin Van Der Volgen. (Original Japanese text by KANO)

Be sure to start with Side B! This is an exquisite cover of Dorival Caymmi’s timeless classic “A lenda do Abaete,” featuring elegant and immersive percussion rhythms and grooves from Bahia in northeastern Brazil that are incredibly soothing (sample 1), followed by a double A-side featuring two tracks: a samba/ bossa nova-Balearic soul track “Meu Ca ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)nto” (sample 2), which is brimming with Luzia’s affection for her hometown of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

COSMO DANCE—well-known for his collaboration with WHODAMANNY as the duo CHOP and for his active role in the synth-disco scene through his own labels, such as *MIRELLA RECORDS* and *SLOW MOTION*—is launching a new solo release! Centered around layered Latin percussion and hypnotic, undulating basslines, the boogie track “Mr. Coconut” (sample 1) unfo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)lds with a gentle progression and Balearic warmth, featuring a great interplay between comical lead synths and guitar. The synth boogie-funk track “Goodbye” (sample 2), inspired by 1970s Italian library music, is also fantastic, with its unique, coughing-like vocals. From the overall vibe to the album cover, everything is top-notch—it’s enough to make you scratch your head… It’s just so cool. *Please note that the album cover has a slight tear along the spine from the time of arrival. We appreciate your understanding. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

In addition to Agosta’s own rework, this album features 10 tracks of fantastic reworks and remixes, with top-notch contributions from artists representing Space Echo’s signature Mediterranean-inspired Balearic crossover sound—including Galathea, Go.Soul.Map, and The Invisible Session—each showcasing their unique talents.
At around BPM 103, A1 “ ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)Three Chestnuts – (Galathea’s Psychedelic Pepper)” (sample1); track A2, “Millstone – (Agosta’s Rework In the New Mill)” (sample2), a 4/4 smooth deep house rework in the African house style by Agosta himself at BPM 110; and track A3, “Three Chestnuts – (Agosta’s Rework In the New Mill)” (sample2), a 4/4 smooth deep house rework in the African house style by Agosta himself at BPM 100. A2 “Millstone – (Agosta’s Rework In the New Mill)” (sample 2), an African house-style 4/4 smooth deep house rework by Agosta himself; and A3 “Apples 65 – (Agosta "Rework 23”)”, and A5 “Varanni – (ANAN Remix)”, a Mediterranean-inspired chill-out remix in the vein of Grace Jones meets Adrian Sherwood’s ON-U sound, are also great. BPM 112, the mid-tempo Balearic house rework B2 “Lady G – (“Butterfly Version” Agosta’s Rework)”, BPM 96, B3 “Cellars – (Go.Soul.Map Remix)” (sample 3), a downtempo chillout reggae disco remix by Go.Soul.Map, is also exceptionally mellow. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

This album blends meditative, spiritual, and African rhythms—played on bass, synth, Fender Rhodes, the kalimba—all of which are played live—and electronic sounds, creating a hypnotic and highly addictive blend of crossover modern Balearic, Afrobeat, Brazilian, and jazz-funk with a refined dance groove. Drawing on his deep love for jazz and Black mu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)sic—which has led him to play an eclectic mix of hip-hop and acid jazz—he employs his signature urban-elegant style to seamlessly blend Afro/French Caribbean, Afro-Cuban/Latin jazz/Brazilian, American blues/ gospel and spiritual jazz, among others, into a magnificent Mediterranean crossover, Balearic chill-out sound with organic, tribal grooves that evoke the African continent—all captured in these four tracks. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Ned Doheny of West Coast Rock connections, 1976, produced by Steve Cropperup, a key figure in Southern Soul, and Don Henley and Glenn Frey of Tower of Power and Eagles. Produced by Steve Cropperup, a key figure in Southern Soul, with guest appearances by Don Henley and Glenn Frey of Tower of Power and Eagles, J.D. Souther, Rhonda Rochette and other ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)s. The sweet sound of young blue eyed soul. A great album. The heavy synths and dazzling electric piano of "Get It up For You" is a Balearic rock classic! (Original Japanese text by Saito)