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 THE CAT BOX QUARTET: Running Uphill [khz105]
Friendly noise with a lot of melodica from Denmark. »more
CD $12 
 CAVIL: Mares’ Tails [khz110] new
Folk nocturnes and lullabies of everyday betrayal and yearning from Northern England. Recommended if you like the Montgolfier Brothers, Tindersticks, or the sound of a distant train whistle in the dark. »more CD $12
 CAVIL: Mares’ Tails [mhz110] new
The vinyl edition, by special request. Includes a download card. »more
LP $14 
 CESSNA: Terminus [khz303]
Their finest moment, somehow mixing everything: Scandinavian breeze, Serge, Os Mutantes, Famous Boyfriend, Velvet Underground, Can and gorgeous, laid-back cowboy riffs. And it works! »more CD $12
 CESSNA: The Loves, Longings and Regrets of Cessna [khz100]
Rambling basslines and jazzy chords for meteor showers, stolen scooters and rain-soaked electronics.
»more 3" CD $7
 ESSIAR: Summer in Minsk [khz199]
Figure skating guitars, toy-like arrangements and "Scottish" atmosphere...by way of Montpellier. »more 3" CD $7
 GYPSOPHILE: De loin, les choses [khz101]
“…ranks up there with Colossal Youth, Once Upon a Summertime, and For Philip Guston on my list of perfectly-produced efforts.” —Lemony Snicket »more CD $12
 GYPSOPHILE: Songs of a Thousand Nights [khz298]
Moody bedroom bossa from France. Alternate soundtrack for Milos Forman's Loves of a Blonde?
»more 3" CD $7
 GYPSOPHILE VS. SHOP: Deux musiciens en crise [khz202]
The nocturnal crooner vs. the garage electronics maestro: part collaboration, part smash up, all French.
»more CD $12
 THE HEPBURNS: How the Fallen Are Mighty [khz210] new
The Hepburns at their cattiest. »more
CD $12
 THE HEPBURNS: How the Fallen Are Mighty [mhz210] new
Same as the above but in a larger package and with a download card. »more
LP $14
 THE HEPBURNS: Something Worth Stealing [khz107]
A romantic fling with the Hepburns. Nothing more, nothing less. Goes out with a bang. »more
CD $12
 THE HEPBURNS: butterfly fish T-shirt [vhf307]
An homage to the magic of the Hepburns in squiggly lines on cotton. »more
T-shirt $18 
 THE HEPBURNS: Deciphering Linear A [mhz103]
What if? It's pop in a subjunctive mood. »more
7"+3" CD $6 
 THE HEPBURNS: The Girl Who Lost Interest in Everything [uhf203]
Op-art goes figurative. Hand screened poster. »more
Poster $20 
 THE HEPBURNS: The Last Thing I Saw Before I Said Goodbye [khz203]
Inimitable character sketches by one of the two finest pop acts ever to come from Wales. »more
CD $12
 THE HEPBURNS: Champagne Reception [khz200]
Down a garden path of whimsy, caprice and chance encounters with the ghosts of boxers, soda machines... »more 3" CD $7
 THE HEPBURNS: Champagne Reception [mhz200]
We’ve got a small stash of the vinyl again, thanks to some copies coming back from a distribution dead-end. »more 10" $7
 NICE SYSTEM: Impractical Guide to the Opposite Sex [khz201]
A more accoustic side of Remington Super 60. Ba-ba-bas, bossanova, and fragile, warbling keyboard calls, this is music for homework dodging. »more CD $7
 NICE SYSTEM: Impractical Guide to the Opposite Sex [mhz201]
Same as above, but on white vinyl. »more
10" $7
 REPLICANT: Kuuki No Soko [khz302]
Hazy morning synths, twilight cricket rhythms, it's atmospheric and child-like pop from Japan. »more
CD $12
 ANTHONY ROCHESTER: Music for Librarians [khz205]
Gorgeous second album by the best thing out of Tasmania since Errol Flynn. »more
CD $12
 TESTBILD!: The Double Life of Testbild! [khz102]
Surreal pop from Sweden that goes where only doppelgängers dare tread... »more
CD $12
 TESTBILD!: The Double Life of Testbild! [uhf102]
18.5" x 18". So-so printing, hence the low price. Additional copies, $1. »more
Poster $3
 WATOO WATOO: Picture of a Lost Friend [khz299]
Martin Duffy-era Felt meets Club 8 on the boulevards of Paris. »more
3" CD $7
 TESTBILD! / ANTHONY ROCHESTER: Return of Everson K (18fps vol. 6) [mhz305]
Everson K is back, and his shadow is thrilling to the 5/4... »more
7" $3.50
 V/A: The Soft Rains of Delta Cephei (18fps vol. 5) [khz401]
Zero gravity with 800 Cherries, Hitoribocchi, Spacehonky, Souvenir, Instant Life, Testbild! and Cessna vs Nu Science. »more CD $7
 V/A: The Politics of Disappearance (18fps vol. 4) [khz301]
Cinematic meditation on the hidden and the lost, things not here, and things elsewhere. Soundtrack by Dakota Suite, Cavil, Christine, Spring and Julien Ribot. »more CD $7
 V/A: The Stations of Abandoned Days (18fps vol. 3) [khz300]
Drifting and whistling with Cinnamon, Hitoribocchi, Chocolate Barry, Caramel and Chesty Morgan. »more
3" CD $7
 V/A: Transmarine (18fps vol. 2) [khz398]
Songs of sadness and beauty for lost loves across the sea featuring Le Mans, Louis Philippe, Club Foot Orchestra, Quigley and Christine. »more 3" CD $7
 V/A: The Flight of Everson K (18fps vol. 1) [khz198]
Nouvelle vague thriller soundtrack by Chocolate Barry, Essiar, Bizarre, Christine, Seashells and Instant Life. »more 3" CD $7
 Xmas Tree Invasion [uhf106]
Nothing says “holiday” like a sky filled with giant Christmas trees… »more
Postcard (set of 10) $5
 Hummers of Tiananmen T-shirt [vhf001]
The iconic pro-democracy protester from Tiananmen Square meets a petroleum guzzling Hummer. Move over, Che Guevara... T-shirt $8
 Hepburns / Anthony Rochester 2007 tour poster [uhf207]
11" x 17", offset print, ships in tube. Additional copies, $1. »more
Poster $3
 5 Radio Khartoum postcards (assorted) [vhf000]
5 cards, your choice or ours. »more
$1
Friendly Noise (Sweden):
 ACTION BIKER: Hesperian Puisto [Friendly Noise fyn69]
It really is time for Action Biker’s first solo album! It has now been six years since she emerged as an artist doing fun and popular live shows and … »more CD $13
 DIFFERNET: Collapsing Universe [Friendly Noise fyn50]
More slabs of crunchy pop concrete. Vive la Differnet! »more
CD $13
 DIFFERNET: The title of the new record is the text printed on the cover, or nothing at all. [Friendly Noise fyn026]
The elusive second album by Differnet. »more
CD $13
 THE DREAMERS: Day For Night [Friendly Noise fyn55]
A beautiful late night listener from Kevin Wright (Always) and Sarah Nyberg Pergament (Action Biker). »more CD $13
 MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: You in Honey [Friendly Noise fyn31]
Debut album from Swedish quartet MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS throws open the blinds and lets the light shine in. The four fellows from Nacka cite “new … »more CD $13
 TESTBILD!: Aquatint [Friendly Noise fyn99]
Easy listening for abandoned lighthouse librarians on the verge… »more
CD $13
 TESTBILD!: Une teinte intense [Friendly Noise fyn52]
A desert opus inspired by the elusive Isabelle Eberhardt. »more
CD $13
 TESTBILD!: Imagine a House [Friendly Noise fyn33]
The new, gentler Testbild!: melodic, sweet and haunted. »more
CD $13
 TESTBILD!: The Inexplicable Feeling Of September [Friendly Noise fyn22]
Second album of surreal guitar pop and acid folk meets jagged shards of postpunk and electronics. A world of their own... »more CD $13
 V/A: Splendid Isolation [Friendly Noise fyn68]
A collection of exclusive tracks from the Radio Dept., Testbild!, Most Valuable Players, Differnet, Action Biker, Viktor Sjöberg, VED, Peter Jackson, … »more CD $13
 V/A: Are You Scared To Get Happy? [Friendly Noise fyn30]
Their hearts hide dreams of perfect piano intros. Their hands strum plastic harps while aiming the sound at the distant sky. They’re dreamers … »more CD $13
Quince Records (Japan):
 THE APHRODISIACS: In the Name of the Father [Quince Records QRCP-38]
Scottish experimental trio have been around since 2002 when they reportedly sounded like Mogwai with a Casio keyboard thrown in for good measure... … »more CD $13
 ARIEL KILL HIM: Named After You [Quince Records QRCP-44]
“Named After You” is the first new full-length album by Ariel Kill Him (aka David Lehnberg of Gävle, Sweden) since 2003’s successful “In The Pyramid” … »more CD $13
 THE BROTHERS WITH DIFFERENT MOTHERS: Daffodils and Devils [Quince Records QRCP-30]
Imagine a world where The Monkees were played by The Stone Roses. From Manchester, UK, The Brothers With Different Mothers love the vibe of the live … »more CD $13
 KEITH CANISIUS: Waves [Quince Records QRCP-75]
On this totally self produced album, Keith Canisius (Rumskib) takes his romantic ocean dream pop one step further from his previous album Ferris … »more CD $14
 KEITH CANISIUS: Ferris Wheel Makeout [Quince Records QRCP-58]
Quince Records are happy to release the debut album by Danish dreampopper and shoegazer (aka Rumskib) (Guitars, Vocals, Synths, Bass, Drum & … »more CD $13
 CARROTS: Anthology [Quince Records QRCP-32] last copy!
An anthology of the best songs of genius Spanish psychedelic pop band, Carrots, who designed soundscapes full of coloured fantasy and baroque flavor. … »more CD $13
 THE CHERRY ORCHARD: The Start of Our Affair [Quince Records QRCP-9005] last copy!
The debut album from UK-based boy/girl indie-pop duo, Jason and Sara. CD features melodies of Trash Can Sinatras(or Prefab Sprout), arrangements a … »more CD $13
 CRASH CITY SAINTS: Glow in the Dark Music [Quince Records QRCP-80] new
Imagine a sandblaster filled with sugar. Quince Records (Japan) signed Crash City Saints (Kalamazoo, Michigan) for their melodies and for songwriter … »more CD $14
 DOLOUR: The Years in the Wilderness [Quince Records QRCP-54]
The fourth and strongest album to date by Shane Tutmarc’s Dolour, “The Years in the Wilderness” is an ambitious 19-song set split up into two parts: … »more CD $13
 DOLOUR: A Matter of Time 2000-2005 [Quince Records QRCP-29]
Dolour has been a steady buzz on the American pop underground since their first album come out at the turn of the 21st century. This compilation puts … »more CD $13
 ECOVILLAGE: Phoenix Asteroid [Quince Records QRCP-72]
Blissy shoegaze/psyche from Sweden with a little help from Jonas Munk (Manual). »more
CD $14
 GOLDSTONED: Le Connoisseur [Quince Records QRCP-34]
Sergeant Pop is back. Mistaken by many for the unlawful child of Paul McCartney and Ronnie Spector, nephew of Belle & Sebastian, and/or cousin of … »more CD $13
 GOLDSTONED: I was a Teenage Pop Addict [Quince Records QRCP-10] last copy!
I Was a Teenaged Pop Addict is a perfect name for this 60's soul/80's disco/upbeat bossa-nova album by Goldstoned. On LP3, a compilation of previous … »more CD $13
 GOLDSTONED: Ready Steady Goldstoned LP 3 [Quince Records QRCP-03] last copy!
A compilation album from Berlin-based Goldstoned, featuring new and previously unreleased songs, and a 4-song EP (Firestation Records). Released … »more CD $13
 THE HAPPY COUPLE: Happy Times Petty Crimes [Quince Records QRCP-43]
A compilation of all the songs recorded to date by highly touted pop outfit The Happy Couple. In addition to the songs from the Hamburg/Brighton … »more CD $13
 HEAVINESS: s/t [Quince Records QRCP-61]
Heavïness are a shoegaze/experimental three-piece based in Stockholm, Sweden. They might be one of the best things since My Bloody Valentine. At … »more CD $13
 THE HUSSY'S: Super Pro+ [Quince Records QRCP-66]
Do the departed listen to their T-Rex records in heaven? One of many questions posed on the second album by Glasgow's The Hussy's. A superabundance … »more CD $13
 THE HUSSY’S: We Expected [Quince Records QRCP-53] last copy!
Glaswegian sextet The Hussy’s boasts catchy, punchy songwriting with tinges of Madness, Cardigans, and Kirsty McColl. Fronted by 21-year-old ex-folk … »more CD mini-album $11
 LOTHAR: Montgolfier [Quince Records QRCP-65]
“Oh ****, that's amazing! It's like the next Luminous Orange, but with the potential for even more greatness!” —Dan Sostrom, Clairecords »more CD $13
 LOVEBITES: Essence [Quince Records QRCP-22]
Danish cult favorites Lovebites have returned after a long hiatus with the album “Essence”. Though well-travelled, the band claims Copenhagen, … »more CD $13
 MAÑANA: Interruptions [Quince Records QRCP-76] new
With ‘Interruptions’, Swiss 5-piece Mañana take us on an eclectic journey through their very own universe, thriving on contrasts and experiments. … »more CD $14
 MARIBEL: Aesthetics [Quince Records QRCP-67]
“Hailing from Norway, land of the very like-minded Serena-Maneesh, Maribel craft a gorgeous blend of trip-out shoegaze on their debut ‘Aesthetics’ … »more CD $14
 MIXTAPES & CELLMATES: Rox [Quince Records QRCP-77] new
Stockholm combo Mixtapes & Cellmates return with “Rox,” their highly anticipated second album. Previous albums and EPs were compared with The Radio … »more CD $14
 MY LITTLE PONY: Think Too Much [Quince Records QRCP-70] last 2 copies
My Little Pony is a new band on the friendly Oslo pop scene. The debut album "Think Too Much" is a critically acclaimed gem. My Little Pony pull on … »more CD $14
 NO AND THE MAYBES: No And The Maybes [Quince Records QRCP-73]
No and the Maybes are an eclectic three-piece from Copenhagen, Denmark, on a mission to save and reclaim the catchy melody from wedding singers and … »more CD $14
 THE ORGONE BOX: My Reply [Quince Records QRCP-21] last 3 copies
From Rick Corcoran (aka The Orgone Box), genius artist on the outskirts of Liverpool, comes a reissue/repackaging of his 2001 debut album with 5 … »more CD $13
 POPFACE: Eleven Pieces of a Broken Heart [Quince Records QRCP-68]
Popface has been synonymous with the Norwegian indie scene, or — more to the point — the shoegazer scene, since they first started in the mid … »more CD $14
 RED CARPET: The Noise Of Red Carpet [Quince Records QRCP-31]
Second album by the unsung heroes of Finnish indie pop, now available in the US! Sharing two members with jangle and shuffle meisters Ultrasport, Red … »more CD $13
 SANTA DOG: Kittyhawk [Quince Records QRCP-50]
Santa Dog play sparkly, sassy, summer-soaked pop with chiming guitars and a sinister fringe. Think Blondie going two rounds with the Throwing Muses … »more CD $13
 SEASHELLS: Remains of Something Sweet [Quince Records QRCP-18]
Return of those lovely 'shells and their incredible snap, bounce, brass, jangle and boundless zip.
»more CD $13
 SOLAR POWERED PEOPLE: Living Through the Low [Quince Records QRCP-74]
Solar Powered People is a four piece rock/shoegaze band from the Central Valley of California. They are poised to launch into a bright future that … »more CD $14
 THE SONNETS: Sea Storm Blows Plus [Quince Records QRCP-26]
“Sea Storm Blows Plus” is the debut album from The Sonnets, a 5-piece band out of Malmö, Sweden, headed by songwriter Per Magnusson. The Sonnets are … »more CD $13
 SOUNDPOOL: Dichotomies & Dreamland (Japanese Version) [Quince Records QRCP-60] last 3 copies
With Soundpool’s second full length release “Dichotomies & Dreamland” on Quince Record in Japan... the first thing you may notice are the last two … »more CD $13
 SOUNDPOOL: On High [Quince Records QRCP-42]
The music of Quince/Aloft recording artists Soundpool is somewhere between Stereolab, My Bloody Valentine, Ladytron, Broadcast, Slowdive and Yo La … »more CD $13
 SPC ECO: SPC ECO 3-D (Japanese Version) [Quince Records QRCP-71] new
Dean Garcia (Curve) returns with SPC ECO, a nu-gaze outfit whose singer is none other than Dean’s daughter Rose Berlin. “SPC ECO 3-D” is their first … »more CD $14
 SWEETNESS: Ashtray Floors [Quince Records QRCP-33]
This charming band comes to our shores way of Japan’s Quince Records, but Sweetness hail from California. The quartet took a lot of time with their … »more CD $13
 TEANECK: Masters of Achievement [Quince Records QRCP-46]
California three-piece, Teaneck, flaunt a confident rock sense and eminently hummable pop melodies on Masters of Achivement, their first full-length … »more CD $13
 TUPELO HONEYS: Tupelo Honeys Salute You [Quince Records QRCP-52]
Stockholm-based boy/girl duo of twins Joel and Linn Edin have played music more or less all their lives, and finally released their debut “Tupelo … »more CD $13
 ULTRASPORT: Nothing Can Go Wrong [Quince Records QRCP-23]
High speed jangle pop from Finland brought to you by way of Japan. Appropriately, Ultrasport’s sound comes from somewhere between Keigo “Cornelius” … »more CD $13
 V/A: Guitar Sketch [Quince Records QRCP-20]
A collection of guitar pop curated by Quince Records of Japan, a label that obviously has its finger on the collective pulse of a global movement. … »more CD $13
Vespertine & Son (UK):
 AT SWIM TWO BIRDS: Before You Left [Vespertine & Son v & s 102]
Before You Left underlines Roger Quigley's credentials as an expert purveyor of slowly unravelling melancholic pop. Over more than a decade, both on … »more CD $13
 AT SWIM TWO BIRDS: Quigley's Point [Vespertine & Son v & s 1]
Quiet yet intense solo album from the voice of the Montgolfier Brothers. Perfect for that 3am glow... »more CD $13
 THE MONTGOLFIER BROTHERS: Journey's End [Vespertine & Son v & s 4]
Crepuscular orchestrations from Mark Tranmer (Gnac) and Roger Quigley (At Swim Two Birds). »more
CD $7
 THE OTTO SHOW: The Very Spit of the Otto Show [Vespertine & Son v & s 2]
Vintage recordings by the mysterious third Montgolfier Brother. Armed with 4-track, glockenspiel, ukelele, guitars, piano, harmonium...and a persistent negativity bordering on deadpan comic genius. »more CD $13
 V/A: An Evening in the Company of the Vespertine [Vespertine ves004]
Appendix Out (Alasdair Roberts), Butterfly Child, Cavil, Fuxa, Gnac, Lazerboy, Mongers, Nautilus, Oneironaut (Ian Masters), Quigley and … »more CD $13
Recommended odds & ends:
 CESSNA: Time Ticks Remixes [Amuri Air lento301]
Unleashing the synthpop potential of the rainy day synth and acoustic guitar number from the last album. »more 12" $6
 ARNAUD FLEURENT-DIDIER: La Reproduction [La Musique du Film AFD04] new
Limited supply of the 2009 vinyl release on Arnaud’s own imprint. The CD came out this year on Sony and isn’t as hard to get, so that’s why we’re stocking only the vinyl. »more LP $20
 GYPSOPHILE: Assunta [Lenka lente lkl-06-03]
Languid and intense "chanson free" from RK nocturnal favorite, Guillaume Belhomme. »more
CD $15
 GYPSOPHILE: Les profils des domes [Lenka lente lkl-04-01]
Between classical, folk and jazz. Minimal and intimate, ever nocturnal. Gypsophile just keeps getting more and more interesting. »more CDR $11
 THE HEPBURNS: Trojan Hearse [Bendigedig Recordings bdg001]
Jones and Co. wrap you like a warm blanket as they contemplate madness, painkillers, paperboys, hairdressers, divorcees, and Roger Federer's backhand. »more CD $13
 THE MAMS: Wam Bam! [Gonzo/Muso GM007]
Nobody manages to hate this one for long. Totally uncool, totally fabulous... »more
CD $13
 MICROMARS: Metro [S.H.A.D.O. Records sub012cd]
Space-age post-pop from a Norwegian wiz. Mr. Micromars guests on Anthony Rochester's "Music for Librarians" too. »more CD $11
MICROMARS: Metro [S.H.A.D.O. Records sub012lp]
Space-age post-pop from a Norwegian wiz. Mr. Micromars guests on Anthony Rochester's "Music for Librarians" too. »more 2x10" $11
 NEOANGIN: Scratchbook [Lieblingslied Records alive6401730]
Unstable cheerfulness and exhilarated gloom in the form of 26 songs and a 100 page book. »more
CD $17
 NEOANGIN: Unhappy House [Jim Avignon jim7]
17 more friendly/fierce junkpop gems from Jim Avignon. »more
CD $14
 ORCHESTRA DU SOLEIL: Laboratoire Mondial [Sloflo Music flooo1] last copy!
Gorgeous, layered (modern) psychedelia, with honeyed vocals to match Louis Philippe's. »more
CD $14
 ORCHESTRA DU SOLEIL: A Summerday by the Lake [S.H.A.D.O. Records sub017cd]
Quintessential lazy afternoon music. Gorgeous, thick melodies on the most tripped-out pop debut in ages. »more CD $11
 ORWELL: Le génie humain [Twin Fizz Records TFR0707]
Silky, buzzy, French orch. pop goods. »more
CD $14
 REMINGTON SUPER 60: Go System Go! [Cafe Superstar cafe001]
A trifle from our friends in Norway, but a beautifully crafted trifle. Five or so years in one of Norway's top studios have made a master pâtissier … »more CD $13
 RUDOLF ROCKER: Rabbiting With Richard Dido [Mook Records mkcd17]
UK pop eccentrics. Think Wolfhounds / Wedding Present with Hepburns / Monochrome Set morals. »more
CD $13
 RUDOLF ROCKER: Rousseau [Mook Records mk08] last 2 copies
Bonkers little gem: Punched up, postpunk take on spy themes and samba. »more
7" $5
 SAFARIARI: Save New York [Cafe 2001 caf003] last 2 copies
Electronic club pop of the finest order, with a sci-fi Beach Boys sensibility. »more
CD $11
 WATOO WATOO: le fumalin [Les Disques Maladroits LDM1]
French duo Watoo Watoo are back, and with what turns out to be (at long last!) their first proper album. As such, le fumalin pulls together all the … »more CD $12
 My Grandmother [BC Records bc8]
Clarinettist Beth Custer, the composer behind Club Foot Orchestra’s “Rig” (Transmarine, khz398) presents a new score for one of the most whacked … »more DVD $20
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