Near Blue

Originally released in April 1991 on the Circa imprint via Virgin Records, Blue Lines was an unprecedented mixture of breakbeats, sampling and live instrumentation with vocal styles ranging from soulful female to gritty rapping. With influences as diverse as soul, punk, reggae, dub, lover s rock, electro and hip hop, Blue Lines was truly groundbreaking, and remains one of the most unique and influential British albums ever made.

Concord Music Group will reissue a remastered and expanded edition of John Coltrane's "Afro Blue Impressions". Enhanced by 24-bit remastering by Joe Tarantino, three bonus tracks, and new liner notes, the new reissue celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pablo Records, the jazz label founded by Norman Granz in 1973.

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

London based singer-songwriter Al Joshua is releasing his new album ‘Out of the Blue’ on 26th October 2018 on Rare Cut Records.
London based singer-songwriter Al Joshua has released ‘Peacocks’, the first single from his forthcoming album ‘Out of the Blue’ released 26th October 2018 on Rare Cut Records. Peacocks showcases Joshua’s exceptional songwriting talent with raw vocals laid bare amongst triumphant piano and brass. In his own words, “Peacocks is about childhood – the briefest summer dusk moment that somehow never ends, hidden somewhere in the past”.

Marlon Rabenreither, better known as Gold Star, is a singer, songwriter and producer from Los Angeles, CA. Marlon spent most of his early music career playing dive bars around Los Angeles in rock and roll bands and eventually found that he had a passion for Americana. Since beginning in 2012, Gold Star has released 1 EP, “Gold Star” and 1 LP, “Dark Days.” He has shared the stage with such acts as Lucinda Williams and Ryan Bingham and has worked with some of LA’s most sought after session players. After finishing his latest album in 2016, “Big Blue,” he signed with record label Autumn Tone. “Big Blue” is a mix of late 60’s rock and roll with the soul of early blues and country music. The songs are to the point, full of nostalgia and make you feel like you stepped into a time machine. Gold Star will be touring the US in support of “Big Blue” and you will likely find him in a city near you.