It’s fair to say that people rank music shirts pretty high (either tied or right up there with blank/clean logo joints) when it comes to choosing tees, and here are 5 100% cotton choices featuring some of the most recognizable figures of the recorded arts. The Nico Chelsea Girl Shirt features the beautiful cover of her 1967 solo debut, and New Order‘s Peter Saville-designed piece sits wonderfully on the front a vintage off-white canvas for the Thieves Like Us shirt. The Joy Division Atmosphere shirt (cover art for the group’s 1980 single, also designed by Peter Saville) is also flames, and the subtle grey hit for David Bowie‘s Blackstar Shirt is available now. Lastly, the Distressed Capital Shirt from Bad Brains… So iconic and comes distressed for your sartorial pleasure.

Excellent 2009 release from Desire, the Montreal group produced by Johnny Jewel. The moody cosmic disco sound of II still sounds great, and let’s not forget how perfect “Under Your Spell” was in the film Drive.

Another fine LP from Italians Do It Better, Kill For Love by Chromatics, is also back on split colored vinyl. Production is also handled by Mr. Jewel, and the emotive rock of “Lady,” “Back From The Grave,” “These Streets Will Never Look The Same,” and more are as #MOOD af as ever.

Lastly, here is the soundtrack to Ryan Gosling’s (seen La La Land yet?) directorial debut, Lost River. Once again, Johnny Jewel is behind the music, and the eclectic, vintage vibe is created with help from Chromatics, Desire, and Glass Candy.

TAANG! reissues! The Boston independent label has churned out over 200 releases since Curtis Casella launched it in 1984, and here’s a series of releases pressed directly from original masters. First is Answer The Call Vinyl LP from Kilslug, and the scuzz rock band’s 1986 LP has remained an underground classic with its potent mix of punk, noise and metal. Next up is the debut album, Devils Night Out Vinyl LP from the mighty Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the punk-ska that these gentlemen bring still feels like a raging all-night party. Also available is a cult-favorite shoegaze full-length from 1993. The album, Blonder Tongue Audio Baton Vinyl LP, is Swirlies’s best known release, and it’s such a precious relic of the ’90s indie scene. Boston’s Negative FX dropped one album in 1982, Negative FX and the band’s fast, hard sound is back on vinyl. Lastly, the debut LP from another another Bean Town outfit, Slapshot, is reissued, and the 1988 album was also important in the hardcore straightedge movement that was prevalent during the time. Check out Step On It Vinyl LP here.

Holy cow! Classic battle/scratch records from Dirtstyle are back colored vinyl! Battle Breaks, the first DS record, is now on red swirled vinyl with the same ahhhhhs and other samples you love to cut with. Super Seal II in all its skipless samples + practice beats glory is also reissued on orange vinyl, and the Bionic Booger Breaks is pressed on glow-in-the-dark colored vinyl. Best of Skratchy Seal, which compiles the best of the samples, is now available on coke bottle clear colored vinyl, and Cop Porn Breaxxx is now on a limited-run yellow/white colored vinyl. Last but not least, Super Seal Giant Robo V.1 is back in stock, and this 7″ white vinyl for the portablists the head of a seven-record series that come together to form a robot.

A new delivery from Quiet Life just hit the site! The brand sticks to classic silhouettes and hushed colors for a variety of items for Spring, but check the Boundary Winbreaker above, featuring ’90s inspired design, vibrant colorblocking, and just the right amount of branding.

As always, there’s also an assortment of t-shirts featuring cool graphics, all printed on 100% cotton, premium-fit blanks. Check the Sanders Box Shirt, a collabo piece with Japan’s Sanders Studio, or the Wildworld Shirt, which features laidback graphic hits on the front and back. The Camera Head Shirt is available in black and white, and so is the Worry Shirt, which captures a sentiment we can definitely get behind.

And of course, QL offers three different styles of head gear. The Simple 5 Panel Camper features a tonal print on the front, and the World Globe Polo Hat is constructed of rugged denim for a more defined look. Lastly, the Middle Of Nowhere Polo Hat is available in black and green, and let’s take a moment and just appreciate how funny the design is (click on thumbnails to purchase / more information).

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Going strong since 1962 and getting better with age! The Rolling Stones are true living legends, and here’s a round-up of recent reissues of choice selections from the band’s catalog. Originally released in 1969, Let It Bleed is heavily influenced by gospel, blues and country, and the album contains classics like “Gimme Shelter” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.” This is the 2013 reissue of the LP, fully mastered and pressed on 180g clear vinyl.

Exile On Main St. dropped as a double album in 1972, and it contains favorites like “Rocks Off,” “Rip This Joint,” “Shake Your Hips,” and “Tumbling Dice.” Widely considered one of the best works from Stones, the 18-tracker also finds itself on plenty of “greatest of all time” lists. Jagger, despite his “boredom” with rock & roll, is in top form, and Keith Richards shreds away with some of the rawest playing to be recorded.

The year was 1978 when The Rolling Stones released Some Girls, and disco was in full swing. In response, and as a result of Jagger being somewhat blase about rock & roll, the band incorporates bits of the glitzy genre into the album. The move ended up being very well received, and in addition to a Grammy nod, tracks like “Miss You,” Shattered,” and “Beast of Burden” continue to receive love.

Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, collectively known as The Chemical Brothers, were instrumental in bringing big beat to the mainstream (alongside The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method), and here are limited, colored reissues of the duo’s albums. Only 1000 copies per title, and each release is hand-numbered. The duo’s 3rd album, Surrender, was originally released in 1995, and featured some big guests such as Noel Gallagher of Oasis. Come With Us followed in 2002 with a more streamlined “dance” sound, and Push The Button, released in 2005, brought home the first Grammy for the Manchester electronic outfit. We Are The Night dropped a year later in 2006, and Further is the 2009 full-length from the Chemical Brothers that featured no quest appearances. Big s/o to Astralwerks for pressing these up!

After debuting EFUNK: The Album in 2012, Soul Clap unveiled its sophomore full-length at the end of 2016. Eli & Charlie have been busy touring and dropping one-off singles/remixes during the 4 years in-between, but more importantly, they wanted to take their time to let the sound/vibe of the self-titled 12-tracker really “mature” (and trust, that is a good thing). To celebrate the release, the Boston duo stopped by our East Village storefront for an in-store set a few months back, and you can now listen to the dudes’ selections on the latest episode of Turntable Lab Radio. Also, s/o to Lab’s own Zephyr Ann for the fun interview in the beginning!

p.s. the £5 note thing really works, Charlie showed us.

Soul Clap – Soul Clap is available now here, and stay tuned for more from Turntable Lab Radio.

Turntable Lab Radio 033: Soul Clap

Rhino starts off 2017 strong withe the aptly titled “Start Your Ear Off right Series.” 20 title including: Madonna’s Immaculate Collection, The Stooges’ Fun House, Japandroids’ Near To The Wild Heart Of Life, Junior Mafia’s Conspiracy, The Replacements’ Tim, Dead Boys’ Young, Loud & Snotty, Dee Dee King’s Standing In The Spotlight, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, and Lil’ Kim’s Hard Core are available on colored and/or audiophile-grade pressing. No need to remind you that these titles are flat-out classic, and many of the LPs are limited editions, so don’t snooze if you see something you like and/or have been wanting.

Shouts to Belief for another solid delivery. The Queens skate shop/clothing boutique/brand offers 5 fresh head piece choices, starting with the weather-appropriate Peak Beanie, which features a tasteful logo on the cuff. The Message Snapback is available in two colorways, Navy and Black, and the classic design is complemented by a dope screen printed patch that reads “ideas worth spreading.” Quality 6-panel Believe Caps are also shipping. Available in ivory and navy, the accessory comes complete with twill ocnstruction and an adjustable strap, and the subtle embroidery is a very nice detail.

The delivery also includes the Message Windbreaker, which again features the “ideas worth spreading” patch on the left chest. The wind/water-resistant pullover also features a zippered front pocket, and it is fully packable.

Analog sound at under $300? It’s now a reality thanks to KORG’s Monologue Monophonic Analog Synthesizers, available in silver, black, and blue. Fully programmable with 25 keys, 100 memory slots, a built-in 16-step motion sequencer, and a slew of sound-shaping controls, the compact unit also features quality presets, one of which is designed by Richard D. James AKA Aphex Twin. Here is the complete list of features, and check the video below for an in-depth look:

– keyboard: 25 slim key, velocity sensitive
– synthesizer type: analog synthesis
– maximum polyphony: 1 voice
– programs: 100 (20 user / 80 preset)
– main synthesis parameters: VCO1, VCO2, Mixer, Filter, EG, LFO
– microtuning: 32 settings (20 preset / 6 user scales / 6 user octaves)
– controls: 23 dedicated panel controls w/ slider
– realtime OLED oscilloscope
– audio out: 6.3mm mono phone jack, headphone jack
– audio in: 6.3mm mono phone jack
– sync i/o: 3.5mm mono jacks
– MIDI: in/out
– USB: Type B
– power: 6x AA batteries (included) / AC adapter (sold separately)
– dimensions: 350 x 276 x 76 mm / 13.78″ x 10.87″ x 2.99″
– weight: 1.7 kg / 3.78 lbs.

Also new to KORG‘s line of synths is an updated version of an iconic analog unit. Known for it’s “sharp and biting tone,” the ARP Odyssey, originally released in 1972, is now available as a compact, table-top module, ARP Odyssey Module RV1. It features a faithful reproduction of the original ARP Odyssey circuitry (KORG actually tamed up with the co-founder of ARP, David Friend), and needless to say, it will expand your sound-design possibilities. Here are some key points for the outstanding replica, and peep the video for more information:

– legendary analog synth reissued in module form (no keyboard)
– complete reproduction of original circuitry for authentic ARP sound
– duophonic polyphony
– updated with MIDI + USB functionality
– filters and portamento behaviors for all 3 generations of ARP Odyssey included
– Drive switch function for generating VCA distortion
– hands on control w/ powerful sound shaping capabilities
– traditional Rev1 aesthetic in white w/ cutting-edge tabletop design

The best-selling Mix Edition Slipmats from Stokyo‘s line of Dr. Suzuki products in limited colors! In addition to the trusty, time-tested black colorway, you can now mix and scratch (these are not as slippery as the Scratch Edition models, but you can definitely still cut) on red, orange, or white versions. Also, Stokyo’s high-performance Kuttin Donuts 7″ slipmats are now available in black (sold as a single slipmat), and s/o to the good Doctor for this nifty accessory that all the 45 heads and 7″ scratchers should be using.

Super Seal! Robot! Dirtstyle Records on it once again, and there are a total of 7 brand new Super Seal 7″ in the pipeline. Here are three (V.1, V.4, V.5), and as you might have guessed, once you collect every piece in the series, the covers form a Giant Robot! Each record features plenty of scratch samples and beats to practice your cuts on, and the 45 size means these will work with your portable setup.

In addition to the new Super Seal series, here’s a white vinyl pressing of the CLASSIC 100MPH Backsliding Turkey Kuts, originally released in 1998. This is obviously a must have, and if you’re in to video game noises and computer-generated dictation of the alphabet, definitely pick this limited-edition joint up.

Another CLASSIC! Arguably the most iconic battle record from the Dirtstyle squad, here is 1995’s Toasted Marshmallow Feet Breaks on white vinyl. Spie One for the cover design, and this version is limited, so don’t sleep!

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– Must have knowledge of consumer and pro audio equipment.
– Must have knowledge of music across genres.
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– Shipping experience preferred but not mandatory.

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Official! Licensed by Pay Jay Productions, this suitcase-style turntable is wrapped in a custom Dilla-inspired illustration by Mason London. Complete with 3 playing speeds, built-in stereo speakers, and a replacement stylus, it’s a great way to enjoy records from the late, great producer, or you can take it around w/ you to go digging. Also included is an exclusive 7″ vinyl featuring Nas and produced by Madlib!

Three seminal trip-hop releases from one of the main architects of the genre, Massive Attack. First up is the Bristol group’s 1991 debut, Blue Lines, which sees a proper 180g reissue. “Unfinished Symphony,” “Safe From Harm,” “Be Thankful,” and more are all here, complete with printed insert and a digital download card.

Also back in print is the trio’s 1994 follow-up Protection. Another classic that defined the downtempo sound, tracks like “Karmacoma,” “Weather Storm,” “Spying Glass,” and of course, the title tune, still offer much to be enjoyed.

The last of the Massive Attack reissues is a re-visioned edition of the aforementioned Protection, and the Mad Professor dubs out the album with mixing board tricks that make No Protection Vinyl LP a classic in its own right. Heads should know that this has been a pricey record to own, and this welcome reissue is the first since the album’s original release in 1995.

There is no doubt that there has been a huge spurt in 45-only djing, and here are 4 essential hip-hop releases to add to your arsenal. First up is one of the biggest NYC party anthems of the ’90s, “Puerto Rico” with “Boriquas On The Set” on the flip. This is the first time the Frankie Cutlass classic is available on a 7″, and the song still holds much potency, so act quick and make sure to cop doubles.

Another 7″ that hit the site is Raekwon’s “Criminology” from his CLASSIC Only Built For Cuban Linx. RZA on production, and Ghostface Killah turns in a fine guest verse. On the flip is “Glaciers of Ice,” which features Mater Killer, and both songs are available for the first time on 7″.

How incredible is the Buddy Baker “Sign Song”- sampling beat? Couple that with Big Pun‘s early, high respected verse, and “Off The Books” easily becomes one of the best and most successful from Psycho Les and JuJu.

And last but certainly not least, here is a 2006 smash from the veteran Oakland MC Too Short. “Blow The Whistle” still bangs (“I go on and on”), and in addition Short going on “the people who can’t fucking hang,” Lil Jon’s bouncy production ensures maximum impact on the dancefloor.