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top albums of 2019 countdown... . . ok so this is a posthumous compilation and isn't really new music. it also only just came out so we've only had a few listens. but. it is arthur russell. any further delving into his archives can't possibly be bad. after 'another thought' and 'calling out of context' we just want to hear more of his eerily affecting voice, cello, keyboards and bananas experimentation. these songs hark back to his roots in more traditional songwriting but also hint at how diverse his influences and aspirations were. come dive into the world of arthur russell and let's go swimming xx . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords for more #albumsoftheyear . . . . #arthurrussell #experimentalmusic #iowadream #newyork #posthumousrelease #cello #worldofecho #theworldofarthurrussell #audikarecords #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #recordcollection #albumoftheday #recordcollector #cratediggers #cratedigging

#fieldrecording today at #whitlinghamcountrypark . . inspired by last weekend's workshop with @deliaderbyshireday at the @britishlibrary we set out to record the sounds of the woods. a stone falling into a hollow trunk, the crunch of rotten wood and the clang of a rusted fence post sounded particularly good. audio to follow soon! . . . . #trees #treesofinstagram #oqftrees #fieldrecorder #bark #dalmationleaf #roots #treeroots #norwich #trowse #experimentalmusic #deliaderbyshire

top albums of 2019 countdown... . . this could be our #albumoftheyear because apart from anything else we haven't stopped listening to it since it came out. we caught them at @latitudefest and @norwichartscentre and they were 🔥 both times. nothing sounds like this album or this group as a whole. considering @shabakahutchings is in about a million bands his work on here still manages to sound completely unique. danalogue's mastery of vintage roland synths gives us a wild variety of sounds from mystical brass to gut curdling low end. and betamax's rhythms lend an afrocentric flavas to the mix. there are west coast hip hop vibes, carnival rhythms, spiritual jazz reveries and the wobbliest of bass synths. all these things shouldn't work together but they do and more than that they create something altogether otherwordly. enjoy. . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords for more #albumsoftheyear . . . . #shabakahutchings #thecometiscoming #trustinthelifeforceofthedeepmystery #danalogue #betamaxthekiller #jazz #spiritualjazz #synth #synthesizers #rolandsynthesizer #saxophone #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #cratedigger #cratedigging #recordcollection #recordcollector

top albums of 2019 countdown... . . this is the album 'crush' by floating points. it requires vinyl and great speakers to really appreciate its intricacy! it is an electronics album but there is so much more to it than that. it is orchestral, atmospheric, ambient, wildly experimental and very much having it! I was lucky enough to see him play at @printworkslondon with @edkevilldavies which was an absolute joy, the sound system there is bonkers!! go get deep with this album, its worth it! . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords for more #albumsoftheyear . . . . #floatingpoints #samshepherd #experimentalmusic #electronica #electronicmusic #modularsynth #buchla #ukgarage #acidhouse #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #recordcollection #idm #cratedigger #cratediggers #recordcollector #fourtet #caribou #printworkslondon #albumoftheday

top albums of 2019 countdown... . . please go and listen to this record, it will take you on a journey! assembled on it are some of the best players from east africa and LA. it is a musical exchange centred around a collection of dynamite songs and beautiful production. it is spiritual, mystical, consciousness raising and most importantly packed with bangers. get involved. . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords for more #recordsoftheyear . . . . #spiritualjazz #dexterstory #neosoul #ethiopiques #mulatuastatke #jimettarose #mariedaulne #kibrombirhane #hamelmalabate #endeguenamulu #etsegenetmekonnen #lamusic #vinyl #vinylrecords #recordcollection #recordcollector #cratedigging #cratedigger #albumoftheday #albumof2019

top albums or 2019 countdown... . . everything on here sounds organic. the machines are making warm sounds. the skill is in making them all sound human and carry human emotions. they sound sinister and euphoric in equal measure. and as always thom arrives with a case full of perfectly crafted songs. . . favourite track: dawn chorus . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords for more #albumsoftheyear . . . . #thomyorke #radiohead #anima #experimentalmusic #electronicmusic #modularsynth #vinyl #records #vinylrecords #cratedigging #cratedigger #recordcollection #synth #synthesizer #dawnchorus

top albums of 2019 countdown... . . this is a perfect pop record. obviously cate le bon's unique brand of psych pop songwriting is the best but this record more than the others is so finely conceived and produced that it blows my mind. every listen reveals another layer of super subtle melodic motifs, it is a blissful listen and the instrumentation is inspired. i'm going to go on record (pun) now and say that 'home to you' is my favourite song of the year, it is perfect!! . . check out our other recommendations at #oqfrecords and stay tuned for more #albumsoftheyear . . . . #catelebon #psychpop #cratedigger #cratedigging #records #vinyl #vinylrecords #recordcollector #recordcollection #welshmusic #sweetbaboo #sax #saxophone #drummachines #vintagesynth

celebrating @deliaderbyshireday making music with strangers out of found sounds at the @britishlibrary . . made a ghostly carnival organ out of a ping pong and a lampshade!! . . image courtesy of @andreapazosyeahyeah . . . . #bbcradiophonicworkshop #deliaderbyshire #experimentalmusic #fieldmusic #foundsounds #manchester #drwho #drwhotheme

supporting the #climatestrike today... . . come join us at norwich city hall to tell @norwichcitycouncil and the @conservatives that we need to #actnow on #climatechange 🌍🌲🍁✊🏾 . . photo courtesy of gordon woolcock . . #gretathunberg #norwich #strike #climatejustice #climateactionnow #endoftheworld #naturenow #biophilia #naturelover #treehugger #demonstration #extinctionrebellion #lovenature #fossilfuels #ourhouseisonfire #theamazonisburning #boycottblackfriday

so excited #norwichartscentre #thecometiscoming #printtothepeople

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