Outside From Winter Buyers Guide 2017

Habibi Funk is dedicated to re-releasing a style of music that historically never existed as a musical genre. We use the term to describe a certain sound that we like from the countries of the Arab world. The songs we chose were created in places quite far from another and under very different circumstances. Some were written and recorded during war times, others in exile. Despite the differences we think there is a musical connection between them. Essentially, we are interested in the musical endeavors, in which artists from the Arab world mixed local and regional influences with musical interests that came from outside of the region. Even though the name suggests it’s all about funk music, our focus is more than just that.

Jason Isbell has been in the studio this winter working on his follow-up to 2015’s fantastic Something More Than Free. That record is almost done, and Isbell has even begun teasing an announcement on his website. In the meantime, Isbell just announced that he and his band, The 400 Unit, will be releasing a covers EP for Record Store Day in April. The EP is called Live from Welcome to 1979 and was reportedly recorded live and “directly onto lacquer” at Nashville’s Welcome to 1979 studio. Release tracks include “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Sway” (both originally performed by The Rolling Stones), John Prine’s “Storm Windows,” Candi Staton’s “Heart on a String,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City,” and Drive-By Truckers’ “Never Gonna Change.”

With "From Quebec to Reichenbach" Red Sand just released their second DVD. On this the band presents a strong gig at the Centre d’art La Chapelle in Quebec from March 16th 2017…

IQ - Tales From A Dark Christmas (2017) {The Archive Collection AC008}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 334 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 117 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 6 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2017 The Archive Collection | AC008
Rock / Art Rock / Neo-Prog / Prog-Rock

This CD was not on general sale, all copies have been given-away to attendees at the London and Zoetermeer 2017 Christmas concerts, with the left-overs sold-out through the band's official website. It is now out of print. As you may know by now, this year sees the 20th anniversary of the iconic IQ Christmas Bash(es). To mark this auspicious occasion the boys are giving away a free ‘Christmas-themed’ archive collection CD as a thank you to everyone attending the shows in London or Zoetermeer. With design by Tony Lythgoe and new artwork from Peter Nicholls, the album ‘Tales from a Dark Christmas’ consists of 6 tracks including the 20 minute epic ‘The Dark Christmas Suite’ complete with Tron choirs, ‘big juicy bass pedals’ big proggy ending and of course Alastair Sim!

Tahiti Here - Music From the South Pacific (2017) {ARC Music EUCD2740}
XLD rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 329 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 123 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 28 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2017 ARC Music | EUCD 2740
World / Tahitian / Traditional / Ukulele / Log Drums

Rousing and intricate rhythms from log drums and shark-skin drums, as well as romantic ukulele melodies from the beautiful islands of Tahiti. Extensive information about the group, Tahitian dances and each of the pieces plus many colourful photos in the booklet.