Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Vinyl Finds from Around the World
Vapor Curve
Inheriting Toru Takemitsu's aesthetic of negative space, Tokyo newcomer Kotaro Maruyama delivers a purely distilled work of ambient electronics. Recorded entirely one-take with no editing on a single OP-Z synth, its cold synthesizer tones hold a stark romance — music to quiet a room.
Feel Forever
British dream-pop newcomers Tokyo Tea Room return with a new full-length, extending their tipsy dream-pop into enveloping, tender sound that cradles the listener in a cozy sonic bubble. If you love the languid mood of Men I Trust, don't miss this.
Best Of 1996-2026 (Green Vinyl Edition)
Marking 30 years since his debut Whiskey, Swedish melancholy-electronic auteur Jay-Jay Johanson personally selects 12 tracks spanning 1996 to 2026 in this career retrospective. A high-quality MOV pressing limited to 1,000 numbered green-vinyl copies.
The Odyssey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
The soundtrack to Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey, scored by three-time Oscar winner Ludwig Göransson. The first run sold out instantly and stock ran dry overseas — this 3LP is the final call for orders.
some small fortune
From Glasgow and riding high in the UK jazz scene, corto.alto delivers a must-have on legendary electronic label Ninja Tune. He fires traditional brass and jazz improvisation into British breakbeats and heavy bass, crafting a club-ready 'dancefloor jazz.' Fans of Ezra Collective and Yussef Dayes are guaranteed hooked.
Minecraft Volume Alpha
The iconic game score that stirs countless players' memories, back on transparent green vinyl. C418's warm, ethereal soundscapes, issued by tastemaker label Ghostly International — a collectible staple for both die-hard gamers and ambient lovers alike.
The Boy and the Heron (Symphonic Suite)
Joe Hisaishi tears down and rebuilds his Boy and the Heron score into a complete symphonic work made for the concert hall. Grander and more continuous in structure, freshly recorded by the elite Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Hisaishi himself on piano — the world-premiere recording, issued on the prestigious DG label.
Dreams
Hungarian guitarist Gábor Szabó's celebrated 1968 work, a perfect collision of Eastern European folk, Western psychedelia and jazz. Under Gary McFarland's delicate arrangements, Szabó's unmistakable guitar is soft, dreamy and surreally ethereal. This long-sought psych-jazz classic is faithfully reissued by Mr Bongo.
Toinen Luonto
Meditative ambient music. Finnish multi-instrumentalist Simo Hakalisto (SHAKALI) weaves a delicate sound world from strings, singing bowls, bells, wind and water sounds, and electronics. The title means 'second nature' in Finnish; across 8 pieces silence surfaces of its own accord, played in part on a rare 36-string kantele made by his great-granduncle.
Somethin' Else
A Blue Note Essentials reissue. Cannonball Adderley's immortal 1958 date, rarely featuring Miles Davis as sideman alongside the golden lineup of Hank Jones, Sam Jones and Art Blakey. Its classic reading of 'Autumn Leaves' makes this required listening in hard bop.
Out To Lunch!
A Blue Note Essentials reissue. Eric Dolphy's 1964 avant-garde landmark, recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Davis and Tony Williams. Its jagged melodic lines and unmoored rhythms widened the boundaries of jazz — his final Blue Note leader date in his lifetime.
Idle Moments
A Blue Note Essentials reissue. Grant Green's lyrical 1965 masterpiece, whose title track unfurls across nearly 15 unhurried minutes. Backed by Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson and Duke Pearson, its nocturnal mood flows gently — one of the most endlessly listenable records in the Blue Note canon.
Brazilian vocalist Andrea Daltro's 1988 debut, an attempt to place voice and instrumental performance on equal footing. Grounded in her classical and vocal training, she converses improvisationally with the musicians; the title track was later included on the acclaimed 2017 compilation Outro Tempo. It blends ambient, jazz and minimalism with the warmth and organic texture of the Amazon.