〈Rough Trade Records〉presents a remastered reissue of Scritti Politti's classic debut album "Songs To Remember." The debut from this highly acclaimed and influential British band, "Songs To Remember" is a return to Scritti Politti's roots. Emerging from the DIY indie scene of London's Camden in the late '70s, the Green Gartside-led group held a mus ...Read moreical vision comparable to that of Miles Davis—with whom they would later actually collaborate—and with this record they established themselves as true innovators of the early '80s. Their sound, a singular blend of philosophical inquiry and a budding pop sensibility, was one of a kind. Hailed by NME as "witty and inventive" upon its 1982 release, the album has since built a firm reputation as an era-defining classic. For this reissue, the audio has been fully remastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. Overseen by Green Gartside himself, the long-awaited vinyl repressing has finally been realized.
Originally released in September 1982 with the catalogue number ROUGH20, the album peaked at No. 12 on the UK Albums Chart and features such gems as "The Sweetest Girl," "Faithless," and "Jacques Derrida." It will be released on digital and CD formats, and at last becomes available on vinyl once again, in a spec faithful to the original 1982 edition. This release comes in an embossed sleeve, with a bee pictogram set in the corner of the front cover.

Mark E. Smith, then an artist on 〈Rough Trade Records〉, once said to me: "Scritti Politti have one of the best rhythm sections in rock music." He didn't mention Green Gartside by name, so I've no idea what he made of him. But all of us at 〈Rough Trade Records〉 were utterly captivated by Green's honeyed vocals and his superb lyric writing. It was a genuinely exhilarating time, and we were simply overwhelmed by the sheer amount of talent that kept gathering at 〈Rough Trade Records〉. And among it all, Green stood out in particular. He took on the whole notion of perfected pop music head-on, with intellect as his weapon. At a time when the very act of sending a full album out into the world was still relatively new to us, I remember well just how proud we were of "Songs To Remember."
- Geoff Travis (Rough Trade Records)


This album should be regarded as one of the most important records in music history, for building a bridge between two long-separated realms—pop and philosophy.
- Pop Matters

Boldly folding high-concept, theoretical elements like Derrida and digital dancehall into a pop format... rarely have lovers rock and French philosophical intellect been fused so beautifully.
- MOJO

Everything that made Scritti Politti Scritti Politti from the very start—unlikely fusions of vocoder and gospel, swooningly lovely melodies, a light touch of humor, and an abundance of ideas... the record sounds every bit as astonishingly timeless as it did in 1982. "Songs to Remember" is, as its title suggests, a memorable and beautifully realized album.
- Q Magazine

(Green) Gartside still possesses one of the most beautiful voices in British rock.
- The Times

There will never be another pop star like Green Gartside.
- NME

Discovery Zone, the project by JJ Weihl—a singer and member of Fenster, which released music on labels such as Morr Music, and one of the founders of Videokills, a video art and multimedia artist collective—makes its debut on RVNG INTL. with the release of their second album. The first-press limited edition includes an inner sleeve printed with the album’s lyrics. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The Rah Band is a synth-pop group led by Richard Anthony Hewson, a renowned British producer, arranger, and musician known for his work on The Beatles’ arrangements, his contributions to many classic albums by artists such as Herbie Hancock and James Taylor, and a wide range of projects—including collaborations with the London Philharmonic Orchestr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)a. The band’s name—which evokes Sun Ra’s God Ra and the mythical continent of Mu—is derived from the initials of his name: R.A.H. Formed in 1976, this is their third album, Going Up, released in 1983. Two lovers telepathically sense messages from the stars and race through the cosmos amid the glittering sounds of synthesizers. The opening track, “Messages From The Stars,” immediately draws you into their world. “Perfumed Garden”—a cover of CHIEKO BEAUTY’s song that has been beloved by many—draws inspiration from The Perfumed Garden, a classic Arabic text, and portrays a fantastical, mysterious nocturnal world. Synth-pop, jazz fusion, galactic sounds, Brazilian influences, a ’90s cosmic vibe—and even a touch of kitsch—all contribute to the charm of this exotic pop. The synthesizer work is superb, and LIZ’s vocals are a highlight. A great album. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Gina X Performance was formed when Gina, while still a student of art history, teamed up with synthesizer wizard Zeus B. Held, who had also been a member of the Krautrock and progressive rock scene bands Birth Control and Guru Guru. The track “No G.D.M.”, which has reigned supreme as an avant-garde dancefloor classic of synth-pop and electro-pop, " ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)Nice Mover," "Kanal Banal," and a string of other fantastic tracks—Anne-Marie Suenram, an engineer at George Horn Mastering (heirs to the prestigious Fantasy Studio in Berkeley, CA), has meticulously uncovered the recording dates, studios, and synthesizers used. Dark Entries works. Additional pressing. Now in stock! (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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On his fourth EP on Studio Barnhus, FaltyDL’s causing a ruckus again. This time with theeeee house two-tracker of the season, hauntingly sweet harmonics and feverish vocal outbursts on side A, while the flip delivers a flirtatiously discoid stomper full of hidden trapdoors for the deep listener.
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Born At Midnite is a duo made up of visual artist/singer Amery Sandford and David Carriere, guitarist/producer of the popular indie pop band TOPS. This record collects the tracks they've released on Bandcamp and elsewhere since forming in 2018. Twelve tracks packed with cute, playful ideas — from songs that cross-breed synth pop, post-punk and DIY ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)styles, like "Y o Y" (sample_1) with its nostalgic sampler- and tape-machine-driven sound and captivating shimmering synths, the dreamy, psychedelic pop of "69" (sample_2), and "Hawt Heart" (sample_3) with its unforgettable '80s-pop-style melody, to mutated takes on indie rock such as "Rockstar Raver" and "Born At Midnite (Every Time)." (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

Venus II's "Oh Boy," produced in 1987 by Paul Robb of Information Society, fellow Minneapolis electro-pop pioneers. Cutting-edge sound that carries on the production style of Information Society — still revered today for tracks like "Running" and "Pure Energy" — with mid-tempo grooves, synthesizers, electro-funk and dub, plus mix work that really s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)hines. The remix comes from Justin Strauss, who launched his career at MUDD CLUB, the legendary venue at the heart of the no wave and '80s art scenes, has been active for over 30 years, and now also works as WHATEVER/WHATEVER — and it's superb. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

This 7-inch collects two tracks originally featured on "Walkin' After Midnight," the synth-pop compilation released on ST GERMAIN RECORDS in 1982. OCCIDENTAL WHITE are an obscure band with no other known releases, but learning that FRÉDÉRIC WALHEERA, one of the founders of SUB ROSA, was among the members makes their impeccable taste make a lot more ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Hino) sense. Strip away the vocals and the backing synths on the A-side and you've got a seriously cool minimal industrial track — and yet the vocals only enhance the song further, striking a wonderful balance! (Original Japanese text by Hino)

レーベル・オーナー Ed Longo がプロデューサーに、レーベル第一弾アーティストとしても話題となったシンガー Stella, 〈CRACKI RECORDS〉のMaster Phil をヴォーカリストとしてフィーチャー。バック・ミュージシャンにはベルリンとナポリのベテラン・ミュージシャンで固めた、上質なサウンドが保証された布陣。80'sブギー/モダンソウルのシンセの高揚感といなたさが良い「D.I.S.C.O. Griot」(sample 1)、パリ生まれ、ベルリン在住のシンガーStella のアンニュイなヴォーカル、カリブ海を感じさせる爽やかなミッド・ナンバー「Toujours Distante」(sample 2)、後半の泣きのギターリフ、コーラスが沁みる「Fleur De Cannelle」(sample 3)など、ロマンチックなノスタルジアに彩られた全８曲。 (AYAM)

イーストヴィレッジ、伝説のイリーガルクラブ「Save The planet」最晩年のレジデンツな()ど、NYCアンダーグラウンド・シーンで活動し、2003年にLCD SoundsystemのJames Muprhyプロデュースでデビュー、Hot Chipなどと並んでDFA Recordsのコアメンバーとして活動を続けるShit RobotことMarcus Lambkinのニューシングル。Hot ChipのAl DoyleとJoe Goddardとロンドンのスタジオで制作した曲。「Close, No Cigar」という言い回しは「残念(惜しいが葉巻が贈られるほどではない)」といった意味合い。ダブや電子音楽のサイエンスを携えた、マシーン・ファンク、エレクトロ、サイケデリック・ポップ。B-SIDE ...Read more (サイトウ)にはリビング・レジェンドAdrian Sherwood(On-U Sound)のダブ・ミックスを収録しています！こちらもオリジナルのマシーンサウンド、ニューウェイブ感を残しつづ、素晴らしいダブ世界観。是非。 (サイトウ)

ドミニク・デュモンの4作目となるアルバム『Deux Paradis』。内なる世界、"儀式"、"啓示"、"夢想"のためのダンス・ミュージック。エキゾチカな要素の「Visiteur de la Nuit」、官能的な高揚感の「Amants Ennemis」、「エリック・ロメールの映画のような言葉にできない切なさ」、ダブ、レゲエのエッセンスなどをキーワードに紹介されています。 (サイトウ)

近年は〈DEKMANTEL〉諸作と〈STONES THROW〉でのLEE "SCRATCH" PERRYコラボなどで話題、USサイケデリック/オルタナティブを伝導する夫婦ユニットPEAKING LIGHTSとバレアリック基軸COYOTEがタッグ。キラキラ瞬くシンセサイザーにアシッドアルペジオ、夢見心地な歌い口とディレイの相性もバッチリなバレアリックダブ「Love Letters」(sample1)。インディなギターフレーズにウィスパーボーカルでスローに溺れる「So Far Away」(sample2)はCOYOTE手掛けるダブミックスも至福。 (Akie)

Following Nu Guinea, here is “Pellegrino & Zodyaco,” a project by Pellegrino S. Snichelotto, founder of Early Sounds—a central figure in the Naples scene. Their 2025 album is titled “Koinè.” “Koinè” is said to be an ancient Greek term referring to a common language born from the blending of various regional dialects. Mediterranean, Neapolitan ethni ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)c, and tropical sounds come together to create open yet mysterious disco, pop, jazz, and fusion. A wonderful fantasy world brimming with positive energy. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

Rick Cuevas was a DIY outsider chasing his vision in search of a post-punk hit. Long a collector's favorite, this album is finally reissued after 40 years. Surprisingly, it's a breezy record built largely on straightforward guitar rock, but the mood shifts abruptly on psychedelic, wave-leaning tracks like A2 "The Birds" (sample_1) and B2 "Circle Of ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM) The Rain" (sample_2), which are utterly captivating. These are fascinating moments where glimpses of the avant-garde, dubby sound of Zru Vogue come through. It's also astonishing that such an expansive sound was recorded at home. Remastered from the analog masters. Don't miss your chance to grab this one. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

シンセサイザー・ミュージックの超マニアックかつ素晴らしい再発の続く〈MUSIC FROM MEMORY〉から80sオブスキュア・バンドTHE SYSTEM。甘いヴォーカルに、シンセサイザー・エレクトロニクスが産み出す空間がマジック。メローロマンサーB1「Find It In Your Eyes 」(sample2)はじめ素晴らしすぎます。 (サイトウ)

「"Light Decline"では、演奏されているのはベースだけであとはサンプリングで構成されている。歌詞は、私を怒らせた人たちからインスピレーションを受け、その人たちに向けて書かれている」 LOLINAをフィーチュアリングしていた時とはボーカルが違うように思いますがどうでしょう。相変わらず詳細なクレジットのないミステリアスなリリース。片面プレスのLP。 (サイトウ)

COSMO VITELLI自身が運営、RED AXESやJONATHAN KUSUMA、MOSCOMANらをラインナップさせてきた〈I’M A CLICHÉ〉より！蘭ポストパンクバンドPLUS INSTRUMENTSのコアとしてユーウェイブを開拓してきたTRUUS DE GROOTをボーカルとシンセサイザーに迎えた実験ポップ作品。甘く蕩けるギターに淡々と刻むドラムマシンが異質に響く「Not On The Prairie」(sample1)や、変拍子を取り入れたノーウェイヴポップ「Peas In A Pod」(sample2)など。愛らしさもありながら沈むようなムードが絶妙。スルー出来ず少量ですがストック。 (Akie)

信頼の復刻専科〈EMOTIONAL RESCUE〉と〈UTOPIA ORIGINALS〉共同作業からこそ為せた素晴らしい再発ワークが登場！オークランドにて結成した3人組ワンオフプロジェクトOBSCURE DESIREが1986年にリリース、オリジナルは数千ドルで取引もされた幻の一枚。音大にてピアニストを志したANDREW WALDERGRAVEによるエモーショナルで熟練した鍵盤演奏、力強く歌い上げるフィメールボーカルをポップに昇華した表題曲はもちろん、インストゥルメンタルのユニークな電子ブギーファンク「Bullet」(sample2)や、フランス語ボーカルの「4a」(sample3)など、ワンオフ系では珍しい収録曲全てが素晴らしい一枚。お見逃しなく！ (Akie)

TEEN DAZE, whose previous album “Interior” won the Electronic Album of the Year award at the JUNO Awards—often referred to as the Canadian Grammys—has released a new album, “Elegant Rhythms,” with PLANCHA handling the CD pre-release as part of a Japan-exclusive project. The vinyl has arrived! It features a vintage ’80s AOR, pop, and soul vibe, synt ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)hesized vocals, and a post-chillwave sensibility. Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf plays drums, and Sam Wilkes plays bass on five tracks. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

ベースボーカルのBALLY、シンセとドラムのN1_SOUNDからなるインディポップデュオY'KNOWがニューアルバムをドロップ！リンドラムが刻む軽やかなリズム、程よく軽量化されたダブベースで紡ぐ電子ダブポップサウンド。やはり特徴的なのはBALLYのピュアなボーカル＆ビート重視のミニマリズム。ダブアルバムの伝統に従い、A面を全編ボーカル、B面をインストダブで構成。ジャパニーズダブポップにも通づるクセになるユルさ、気だるさ。 (Akie)