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New this week: The Sorcerers return with Other Worlds And Habitats, a deep, cinematic blend of Ethio-jazz and library funk. Gwenno’s Utopia trades her usual mythic tone for something more grounded—still dreamy, but more direct. Kokoroko’s Tuff Times Never Last brings resilient London soul, rich with horns and groove. Folk legend Bonnie Dobson joins The Hanging Stars for Dreams, a wistful psych-folk gem. Gina Birch follows up decades of punk legacy with Trouble—sharp, funny, and full of bite, it’s as much manifesto as album. Wet Leg return with mousturizer, a loose and scuzzy detour that leans into their oddball charm. JME’s Grime MC finally gets a proper vinyl run—essential. Allo Darlin’ lighten things up with jangly warmth on Bright Nights. Leroi Conroy’s A Tiger’s Tale delivers tight, retro funk instrumentals. Harvey Scales’ Trying To Survive is gritty Milwaukee soul well worth rediscovering. Half Japanese channel chaos and charm on Adventure. Psychedelic Porn Crumpets go heavy and weird on Carpe Diem Moonman. Jessica Winter’s My First Album is bold, dramatic pop with teeth. And The Beta Band’s The Three EPs returns—still as strange and brilliant as ever. A lot of these are available as limited editions, so no dilly dallying now.

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