Lowland Brothers
Over The Fence

Edition Hawara’s second 7“ release features one of the more obscure Austrian bands from the 1980s. Little is known about Magic Sound. The cover suggests that their label wanted them to be Austria’s Village People, though their sound is much rawer and funkier. One thing we know for sure is that the group included Andy Töfferl, who was also a member of the famous Austrian pop ensemble EAV (Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung). And we know that they went to the studio to record a whole album after touring Sweden in 1980. Only these two songs survived, and they are worth listening to over and over again. Enjoy in fancy dress, or dressed down. With or without a moustache.

The legend is back! Dizzy K returns with Sweet Music Volume II, the long awaited sequel to 2018’s hit first entry celebrating the music of one of Nigeria’s most beloved artists. This second instalment compiles the best of the best from Dizzy’s final three secular albums of the 1980’s, delivering more infectious Nigerian synth boogie guaranteed to get you moving to the dance floor. The selected tracks showcase a wealth of different genres; Soca, Pop, R&B, Funk, Neo-Soul & Boogie all featuring, with traditional West African music as well as American pop culture forming a dynamic blend of inspiration across the record. Pressed in a very limited run, this is another unmissable collection of never before reissued Dizzy K, and a must have for lovers of left field nostalgic Nigerian sounds. Side A opens with ‘Who’s The Other Guy?’ from 1984’s iconic 'Traffic Jammer' LP. Written and produced with Tony Okoroji, the sought after extended instrumental Mix also makes its way to the comp, the perfect DJ accompaniment for the beach or summer party. ‘No Dime’ is another choice cut from the Traffic Jammer album: Despite the sombre lyrics, the flickering drum beat and twinkly keys invites the listener to bop along over Dizzy’s smooth vocals. 1987’s 'In Color' Album presents Dizzy at his most swaggering. Feature tracks ‘Hold Me Tight’ and ‘Bad-Boy’, both underlined by legendary Nkono Teles production. Dripping in 80’s sheen, the stage is set with stuttering vocal samples, heavy drum patterns and deep twanging bass. Pan-African electro anthem ‘Afrikan Jamboree’ lands as the first single for Sweet Music Volume II. A progressive layering of traditional Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo samples play against a stellar backing track and Dizzy's climbing vocals. Part experimental dance music, part power pop, and an all encompassing celebration of Nigerian and West African culture. Whilst little known, it’s sure to become a favourite amongst diggers and DJ’s, original listeners and those who it passed by the first time around. 14 total tracks curated and restored with love, mastered for Vinyl by Frank Merritt at The Carvery and pressed loud across 2 discs with the DJ in mind, Sweet Music Volume II is set to be another quality entry in the Sticky Buttons catalogue. This much anticipated release is a gift for the fans already familiar, and for those just joining a heady mix of the recognisable and unexpected, packaged together as the authoritative collection of Dizzy K’s most prolific period.

Favorite Recordings proudly presents Voiciii, the 3rd and new album by Voilaaa, an immersive dip into its Afro-Disco universe spread across 14 tracks. Needless to say you’ll find in this new LP all the ingredients that made him famous: strong dancefloor-friendly festive bangers, irresistible funky arrangements and an undeniable sense of humor and irony. Bruno “Patchworks” Hovart, behind Voilaaa, is as often surrounded by amazing vocal featurings from previous LP’s regulars (Pat Kalla, Lass) but also new voices you may already have heard on its recent EPs (David Walters, Rama Traore, Ayuune Suule), as well as the saxophonist Boris Pokora. The LP is also an occasion to pay tributes to major artists of the African sound, such as Fela Kuti (on “Water No Get Enemy”), or Manu Dibango (“Manu Écoute Ça” and “Tenor Jam For Manu”). Since the release of Voilaaa’s previous LP’s Des Promesses and On Te L’Avait Dit and their massive international support, the Voilaaa Soundsystem did travel through the world to deliver its message of infectious joy and groove, from Equator to Thailand, from Kazakhstan to the infamous French “Fête de l’Huma”. Now you know: Voilaaa is everywhere and Voiciii (“here it is”) their new album.