Hunter S. Thompson s weird and hallucinatory book Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was in 1998 translated to the screen by director Terry Gilliam, and stars Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro as Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo. The film details the duo s journey through Las Vegas as their initial journalistic intentions devolve…
Excuse-O isn’t just a showcase of Fela’s ability to build a groove that could fill a full LP side; it’s a masterclass in personal and political criticism wrapped in two exceptional extended grooves. The title track A-side is a jittery rhythm where Fela sings of the many small agitating things that he comes across that…
This album was Fela’s full-on sonic revenge on the military regime that attacked and brutalized him and his compound in Lagos twice in 1974. The raids on his Kalakuta Republic were an attempt by the Nigerian police and army to silence Fela. Brought to trial on trumped up charges with no substantive evidence, the court…
Released in 1975, this album began Fela’s greatest and most prolific era. He had created and refined the perfect sonic blend that we now know as Afrobeat – lyrics that took on the social and political struggles of everyday people, drum rhythms he and Tony Allen honed to perfection, sharp punctuating horns, tenor and rhythm…
Recorded in 1971 with Ginger Baker behind the board and sitting in alongside fellow drumming legend Tony Allen, Why Black Man Dey Suffer was originally deemed too controversial for release by his label at the time. The title track is a history lesson on the oppression of the African man – detailing the litany of…
Vinyl LP pressing. 2023 release. Mute is excited to announce the release of Fever Ray s Radical Romantics. The album presents Fever Ray s struggle with love, relationships, identity and self preservation. Featuring collaborations with Olof Dreijer (The Knife), Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Vessel, Aasthma and more, this album feels like the apex of their…
Fiddlehead wasn t supposed to make a second record. But, if we re being totally honest, they weren t supposed to make their first record either. Formed in what singer Pat Flynn describes as a deeply, deeply, laughably depressing part of my life, Fiddlehead was born with modest intentions. Flynn and his then-roommate, guitarist Alex…
Neon Orange Vinyl. Fiddlehead s third album Death is Nothing to Us is a defiant, new chapter for the band. Since 2014, the Boston-based group have been honing their unique sound, bringing together the energy of hardcore, the anthemic melodies of 90s alternative, and the unbridled passion of Revolution Summer era emo. Their previous albums,…
Fiddlehead’s debut LP Springtime and Blind is an exploration of grief both introspective and through the insight of others. Following the release of their Out of the Bloom EP on Lockin Out Records, the Boston-based band have created a debut LP that shares an anguishing, relatable story of love and loss through the catharsis of…
The Algorithm is the eighth studio album by American rock band Filter. It was released on August 25, 2023. Originally conceived in 2018 as a follow-up to the band s first album, Short Bus (1995), titled Rebus, the project changed course due to the collapse of the PledgeMusic crowd funding platform. Despite this, some material from the sessions still appears in the final release, while…
The Algorithm is the eighth studio album by American rock band Filter. It was released on August 25, 2023. Originally conceived in 2018 as a follow-up to the band s first album, Short Bus (1995), titled Rebus, the project changed course due to the collapse of the PledgeMusic crowd funding platform. Despite this, some material from the sessions still appears in the final release, while…
FINAL GASP unleash their debut album Mourning Moon! A harrowing journey through all things Hardcore, Metal, and Goth, Mourning Moon drags the listener through the dark in 12 thrilling tracks, and drives a stake right into the heart of 2023 s most compelling releases.Opener Climax Infinity sets the tone for what s to come: the…
FINAL GASP unleash their debut album Mourning Moon! A harrowing journey through all things Hardcore, Metal, and Goth, Mourning Moon drags the listener through the dark in 12 thrilling tracks, and drives a stake right into the heart of 2023 s most compelling releases.Opener Climax Infinity sets the tone for what s to come: the…
Fiona Apple s 2005 album, Extraordinary Machine, is a unique blend of alternative and pop sounds showcased from the upbeat “Not About Love” to the gentle “Parting Gift”.
2021 Grammy Award-Winner for Best Alternative Album and Best Rock Performance ( Shameika )! First Album In Eight Years Has Earned Instant Acclaim As One of the Best Records of the Year and Some of the Finest Work of Fiona Apple s Career! Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and alt-rock icon Fiona Apple returns with her first album in nearly…
Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Fiona Apple s fourth studio album, originally released in 2012 features Werewolf, Hot Knife, and opening track Every Single Night .