Dwight Thompson
Hypocrisy

A long overdue official compilation of Nigeria's hottest Afro-Funk outfit by Soundway Records! Forming originally as an Army band, The Funkees went on to record the grooviest rock music Nigeria had ever seen. 16 tracks spanning their five biggest mid-70s years are offered here plus a full interview with original member Sonny Akpan, who still lives in Nigeria. Essential Afro music!

Reissue of this post-Tropicalia masterpiece from one of the movement's key figures and true legends of Brazilian music - the late Gal Costa. Features a stellar lineup of musicians including Gilberto Gil, Arthur Verocai, Dominguinhos, Rogario Duprat and Tenorio Jr. amongst others. Rest In Peace Gal!

Meanjin's own producer + DJ extraordinaire Sampology AKA Sam Poggioli returns with this must-have LP! A culmination of the ideas previously heard on his last two EPs 'Natural Selections' & 'Mt Glorious', Sampo almost entirely pivoted away from a heavy sampled-based production into a largely live affair - with string quartets, woodwinds, 20-piece choirs, vibraphones, double bass, various pianos and synths... Like lots of Sampo's work, it's joyful, bouncy, textural and gorgeous front-to-back listening. Recorded from scratch in either his home studio or on his travels over the past four years, 'Regrowth' is the perfect album to sink into, thanks to its rich and colourful production. HUGE TIP!