The swirling sense of lust meets the hardness of stone. The music of Défilé Des Âmes is a blend of contrary elements: Violence & lyricism, atmosphere & rage, murder, purity, winds & mushrooms… Their traditional and classical instruments are accompanied by powerful percussion and the participation of the great Matt Howden (Sieben) gives a incomparable accent to the album. "Lust 'n' Stone" is a brilliant, dark Avant-Garde Folk album and after many years of live appearances and independent releases, here is finally the debut album of the Mediterranean Folk-gods Défilé Des Âmes.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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DER BLUTHARSCH - 'When Did Wonderland End?' CD & DVD (WKN)
The 2006 album by Albin Julius, Marthynna, Bain Wolfkind and Jörg B., aided by Paola Andrea Riascos (Terroritmo), Christine K. (Graumahd), Matt Howden (Sieben / Sol Invictus), Alessio B. (Varunna) and Didi Bruckmayer (Fuckhead). Includes a Der Blutharsch remix of the Wumpscut track 'Rush'. Comes in a deluxe foil-blocked package in an embossed slipcase. Also comes with a limited DVD featuring a clip for the track "So Bring Your Iron Rain Down Upon Me".
UK 18.00£
Europe 19.50£
World 21.00£
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MATT HOWDEN - 'Robot World' CD (Redroom Records)
An original film score by Matt Howden (Sieben, HaWthorn, Duo Noir). "Robot World" is a non-verbal documentary by German film director Martin Hans Schmitt. The soundtrack is best described as Neoclassical in style; it is music to sink into and drift away with. The music is scored with strings, loops, piano, and bass. Just over 50 minutes of music in total here. Shrinkwrapped card slip.
UK 9£
Europe 10£
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NAEVUS - 'Relatively Close To The Sea' CD (Hau Ruck!)
For their sixth Naevus album, Londoners Lloyd James and Joanne Owen were joined by their regular drummer John Murphy (Knifeladder, Death In June). The album also features contributions from Greg Ferrari (Womb), Joanna Quail (SonVer), Matt Howden (Sieben) and Arthur Shaw (Cutty Sark). Many of the tracks here have already been performed live at recent Naevus festival appearancese. However, the tracks on offer branch out in a range of other directions; existential pop, murder balladry, slide guitar and lo-fi synths, progressive influences (Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, etc.) and John Cale-esque piano pounding. Packaged in a digipak with 12 page booklet.
UK 11.50£
Europe 12.50£
World 13.50£
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SIEBEN - 'Desire Rites' CD (Iceflower / Trisol)
While Sieben's earlier works focused on dreamy, remote harmonies and fantasies, "Desire Rites“ deals with more personal and immediate topics. The rites of desire ask for more cutting sounds, precise rhythms and direct lyrics. We are now confronted with stronger beats, a pulse of emotions which are even more hypnotic and driving than before. This deeply personal universe reflects drastic personal changes Howden's life, with Howden completing the album alone and without the help of guest musicians. Those who have had the chance to experience Matt Howden live will find the raw energy and passion he unleashes on stage in this very album. He simply takes his violin and uses his artistic intuition to create this unique powerful sound of his. Digipak with 28-page booklet.
Sonne Hagal releases with this new 7" vinyl single - yet another black pearl in European Neofolk history. Two intimate songs of silent beauty and subtle energy. Once more expects the listener both, traditional English poetry as well as self-written lyrics, shrouded in enchanting melodies. Supported by Matt Howden (Sieben) the single draws a bow between the last LP and the coming new album. Presented with beautiful Art Nouveau-like artwork this single will pleasure all your senses. This release underlines the outstanding format of the German Neofolk outfit. Ltd x 500 copies in a stunning hardback gatefold sleeve with lyrics.
