Author: Strella

Featuring remastered audio cut at half speed. DJ Shadow is reissuing his seminal album Endtroducing in a 25th anniversary edition, via Island Records this September. Originally released in 1996, DJ Shadow created Endtroducing almost entirely from samples from an eclectic assortment of vinyl records. The 25th anniversary reissue features remastered audio and is cut at half speed, which the label […]

Producer and performer who worked with Bob Marley and pioneered both dub and roots reggae styles dies in hospital in Jamaica Lee “Scratch” Perry, whose pioneering work with roots reggae and dub opened up profound new depths in Jamaican music, has died aged 85. Jamaican media reported the news that he died in hospital in […]

Spencer Elden, who featured on the album cover art at just four months old, claims that the was sexually exploited as he wasn’t able to give consent to the photo. The baby who featured on Nirvana’s Nevermind album artwork is suing the band. As BBC reports, Spencer Elden – who was just four months old when the iconic cover photo was taken […]

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, who helped them become one of the greatest bands in rock ‘n’ roll, has died at the age of 80. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts,” a statement said. It said he was “a cherished husband, father and grandfather” and “one […]

The Gorillaz and Blur man could have collaborated with the British legend – and he also missed out on working with Prince, too. Damon Albarn has revealed that he could have collaborated with the late David Bowie – and it’s one of the biggest regrets of his career. The Blur frontman and Gorillaz mastermind had the opportunity to collaborate with the legend, […]

The Radiohead frontman previously reworked the song back in 2009 Thom Yorke has shared a new remix of the late MF DOOM‘s ‘Gazzillion Ear’ – you can hear the track below. Yorke previously remixed the 2009 song, which was originally produced by J Dilla, as a bonus track for DOOM’s album ‘Born Like This’. The Radiohead frontman has now taken on ‘Gazzillion Ear’ […]

With limited edition releases from Arlo Parks, Bicep, Angel Olsen, Soulwax, and more. Love Record Stores has unveiled more details of its 2021 event, taking place this September. The initiative was originally launched online in 2020 to support record shops during the pandemic, with the 2021 edition now taking place physically in stores. The event features […]

EXCLUSIVE THIRD MAN RELEASES FROM SOME OF THEIR FAVOURITE UK ARTISTS ANNOUNCED IN CELEBRATION OF THE STORE OPENING Jack White and Third Man Records today announce the opening of their first ever Third Man Records Store outside the USA. Situated on Marshall Street in the heart of London’s historic Soho – an area renowned for its rich musical history – the London […]

Featuring iconic artwork from the label’s history. Bang & Olufsen has collaborated with Warner Music on a limited edition speaker, called Beoplay A9, that pays homage to legendary Manchester label Factory Records. The partnership features four versions of the Beoplay A9 wireless speaker, each of which is adorned with iconic Factory Records artwork, including Joy […]