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Under Frustration (Volume 1)

The Remnants EP was the second record produced by Morgan Geist for his own Environ label. Originally released in 1996, it is a highly valued release on the second hand market but has now been reissued and beautifully remastered. Here, the New Jersey native was inspired by England's take on the sound of Detroit. From the bleepy electro influence of "Current", to the soulful tones of "In Your Electronic Arms" (reminiscent of his debut album The Driving Memoirs) and the absolutely emotive Mondrian remix on the flip - don't sleep on the chance to snap up this beauty right here.

Don Leisure's last album in 2017 was a real cult classic for hip hop and beat lovers. First World Records have finally got the follow up ready, and the much anticipated Shaboo Strikes Back does not leave anyone disappointed. It stretches out over 25 tracks and each one is a balmy and heady mix of fuzzy synths, wooden drum hits and smart samples that take in everything from serene strings to old soul vocals. It's a widescreen listen with loose tambourines dangled over gypsy funk synths on 'Shaboo Strikes Back' while 'Sugar Cane Juice' is a more edgy hip-hop cut. Super stuff.