Showing posts with label 2025. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2025. Show all posts

Friday, October 30, 2026

👽 Gaudi 👽 Jazz Gone Dub 2025 320 👽



With the above link you can see the tracks and take a listen. 

Gaudi’s Jazz Gone Dub is a masterclass in genre fusion, seamlessly blending the improvisational essence of jazz with the heavy atmospheric grooves of dub. Known for his eclectic approach to music production, Gaudi pushes the boundaries yet again, creating a sonic landscape that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly innovative.

Four years in the making, from the opening track it’s clear that Jazz Gone Dub is more than just a mashup of styles, it's a thoughtful exploration of the intersections between two rich musical traditions.

Gaudi’s multi-instrumental talents are on full display, and the presence of reggae royalty is palpable, courtesy of rootsy melodies from David Hinds (Steel Pulse), Jah Wobble’s iconic bass grooves, Ernest Ranglin’s intricate guitar lines and Sly & Robbie’s rhythmic genius.

Add Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree, Sardinia’s Train to Roots band, Manu Chao collaborator Roy Paci, veteran guitarist Marcus Upbeat, Mr Woodnote and Tim Hutton’s brass work, Gavin Tate-Lovery’s sultry sax and flute, Horseman’s percussive flair plus Vlastur’s serious basslines, and the result is a rhythmic foundation that’s both solid and fluid, allowing the jazz elements to float freely above the dub undercurrents.

Despite this star-studded line-up, Gaudi remains the glue that holds this gem together: his production is meticulous yet organic, allowing each track to breathe and evolve naturally. The use of space, delays and reverb—a hallmark of dub music—is expertly handled, giving the album a dreamy, immersive quality. Tracks like Susceptible and Alabaster Moon showcase Gaudi’s ability to create mood and atmosphere without sacrificing melodic and rhythmic complexity.

In Jazz Gone Dub Gaudi has crafted an album that feels both timeless and forward-thinking, a celebration of musical synergy where the free-spirit of jazz meets the deep resonance of dub. Whether you’re a fan of either genre or simply appreciate masterful musicianship and innovative production, this album is a must-listen. 
It was released  on the5th Dec 2025 

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

👽Gaudi 👽Theremin Homage to the Smiths (2025) 320👽(link Added To The Post) 👽



To celebrate 40 years since Gaudi attended the only concert The Smiths played in Italy, on May 14 1985 in Rome, he wanted to say Thank You in his own artistic way to the band he loved the most. No other bands or music artists has managed to stir such extreme emotions -Gaudi says-, touching my soul and my heart, artistically and personally.
Morrissey and Marr were an untouchable combo whose song writing and performance to G's mind was absolute perfection. Such was their musical chemistry it made it extremely difficult, if not almost impossible to cover their songs. No other singer can recreate the melancholic romanticism of Moz. His vocal delivery was intimate and distinctive, touching quarter tones that made him unique and made him, well so him.
That being said, Gaudi still had the desire to try the impossible by playing the only musical instrument he believed was up to the task of respectfully re-interpreting The Smiths’ musical magic and in so doing say thank you, in his very own way.
The Theremin, is the musical instrument on which he has specialized for 27 years now, playing it live in all his gigs and including it on many of his studio productions.
Developed in 1920 by Russian physicist Léon Theremin, the Theremin is an electronic device which works with magnetic fields and consists of one metal antenna controlled without physical contact. Predominantly a fairly niche instrument, it has featured in several styles of music since its creation, from classical works to sci-fi movie soundtracks, pop and rock.
This project is far for being a cover album, but rather a true “music homage” Gaudi created for The Smiths, for his own pleasure and for all The Smiths connoisseurs, an album of 9 songs entirely rearranged by himself and completely re-played with the contribution of his team of outstanding musicians, he played this unique musical instrument, the piano and the glockenspiel, all dubbed-up with vintage Tape Echoes to create an even deeper texture.
A very intimate project that Gaudi dedicates to Andy Rourke, bassist of The Smiths that prematurely left this dimension on May 19, 2023.
Don Letts

Ok try am something a little bit different with this post, if a certain number of visitors to Vibes would like this then add a comment, if the number of requests for the album meets the number I have in my head, then once that number of comments is reached, I will add the link in the comments. So we will see what happens? So it's down to you if would like a copy ask in the comments. Might take a couple of days before the link is added. 
Reb

Sorry guys I would still like a few more requests for this album before I share a link, most of my shares get between 40 to 50 downloads, so far just 6 requests for it. But as soon as I add the link I know what will happen. So a few more please. 
I do think this could be the answer to my posts.
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Thursday, October 08, 2026

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Various Artists

A Tribute to the King of Zydeco

(2025)

 











320

If you like what you see, look for the link in the comments. 

 


Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Various – International Pop Overthrow Vol 26 2025 320 😎



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I have Vol 27 but as it's just been released I won't share it until late next year. But it's on the net if you want to search for a copy for yourselves. It's just not worth the risk with take down notices. 

Reb 👤

Sunday, August 23, 2026

2025 - Lila Iké - Treasure Self Love

 



2025 - Lila Iké - Treasure Self Love @320


Given Lila Iké’s popularity in the reggae music scene, it’s hard to believe the newly released Treasure Self Love is her debut full-length album. Fans have been understandably giddy over the singer since 2020’s The ExPerience EP put her on the path to worldwide stardom. Still, when an artist has so much hype, disappointment can feel inevitable. Thankfully, that’s not the case here, as Treasure Self Love is further proof that Iké is the real deal (not that we needed any).

The album features several notable collaborations, and each of them perfectly amplify Iké’s distinctive talents. Joey Bada$$ brings playful energy to “Fry Plantain,” while Maverick Sabre lends warmth to “All That and More.” Perhaps the most daring track is “He Loves Us Both” with H.E.R., an engaging tune that finds two female powerhouses joining forces in to great success.

For an artist that has quickly been hailed as reggae’s next superstar, Iké also exudes respect for the genre’s trailblazers. Her fantastic cover of Patra’s 1993 classic “Romantic Call” – here called “Romantic” – is a thoughtful nod to dancehall history. Likewise, “Love in a Lovely Way” cleverly intertwines Garnett Silk’s “Place in Your Heart,” managing to be both fresh and nostalgic at the same time.

Throughout Treasure Self Love, Iké blends a variety of influences. Yes, reggae is at the heart of everything, but soul, R&B, and hip hop also factor into her sound. The singer also showcases songwriting talent well beyond her years, displaying strength, vulnerability and power within her lyrics.

During a recent conversation with Grammy.com, Iké described Treasure Self Love as “a journey of learning to love myself, understanding that each and every one of us should be able to treasure ourselves and value ourselves.”

“Every time I make music, every time I get to another level, every time that I’ve ticked off an accomplishment or overcome a particular milestone, it’s just a reminder to just continuously evolve,” she continued, “to continuously work on getting better and especially to just learn myself because you really don’t know what you’re capable of until you do it.”

Treasure Self Love is proof that the journey — and the evolution — was well worth the wait. (The Pier)

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Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Tokyo Tea Room - No Rush 2025😎


Tokyo Tea Room is a project that blends the intricate layers of dream pop with the heartfelt grooves of indie soul. This unique combination results in a sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary, capturing the imaginations of listeners with catchy melodies and emotive lyrics. Behind the music is songwriter/singer Daniel James Elliott, joined by Ben Marshall on bass, Sam Teather on drums, and Beth Dunn on vocals, recording from the band’s studio in their hometown of Margate, UK.



This album cover is quite mysterious, isn't it? Let's uncover what's behind it. The first notes of the opening track immediately set the tone: the journey begins. Take the album title literally and allow yourself to be comforted by the tenderness the British band is about to offer.

Dream pop is a genre of its own, characterized by a warm sound, enveloping bass lines, dreamy synths, and beautiful vocals. With "No Rush," Tokyo Tea Room guides the listener through an exploration of their emotions and an escape from everyday life.

Each of the 12 tracks on this project exudes the same tender energy, yet stands out with creative and meticulously crafted compositions. This project is poised to become a staple of the genre.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The 7:45s - Spinning 2025 Flac😎



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LRK is proud to announce the 7:45s will be releasing their debut album Spinning on 20 June.

The 7:45s are an original soul collective from Manchester, UK – the brainchild of songwriter and bassist Sam Flynn. Inspired by the house bands of soul labels from Motown to Big Crown, the young collective spotlights guest vocalists such as Martin Connor and Nicole Battick. Named after 7-inch vinyl, The 7:45s write snappy singles that blend the vintage feel of rare groove with the songcraft of perfect pop.The 7:45s have been played on BBC Radio 6 Music by Craig Charles, Stuart Maconie and Chris Hawkins and on Jazz FM by Simon Phillips.

A concept album for the soul, Spinning is a retro-soul love story. Side A is sunshine soul about the dizziness of an on-off relationship, as heard in the Charles Bradley-inspired opener ‘The Way That I Love You’. Side B is nocturnal. Head-spinning heartbreak is the subject of rare groove-influenced ‘The Writing’s on the Wall’ while dancing to a new dawn is the theme of Prince-inspired disco number ‘We Will Be Friends’. The album also features a reimagination of The Beatles’ ‘Don’t Let Me Down’.

Spinning is released digitally, on vinyl and on CD through LRK Records on 20 June 2025. The 7:45s are launching the album with a live gig at the Carlton Club (Manchester) on 25 June, with support from Ellen Beth Abdi. Start your summer with sunshine soul, streaming in all the spots that matter. Don’t sleep on The 7:45s – funk & soul so on-point, you can set your watch by them.



 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026

2025 - Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Room On The Porch



2025 - Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Room On The Porch @ 320


Delightful. That’s what this music is in a single word. Their voices with expertise, warmth & feelings in the heart of rural homecoming love begin on the opening tune — the marvelous “Room On the Porch.” Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ & Ruby Amanfu conjure tears of happiness with their unified voices & emotional sophistication. What a cure for what ails ya.

Their voices, along with this repertoire, is a soundscape. The lighthearted instrumentation is a benevolent caress to the ears. “My Darling My Dear” is plaintive, catchy, & possesses good vocal contrasts. These voices can pull your ear in slowly on a silken line. Mr. Mahal has always had a soothing, authoritative tonality (one of his most impressive tunes being the energetic song “Freedom Ride” from an exceptional LP known as Largo).

They mix it up generously, & trade off lead vocals with skill on “She Keeps Me Movin’” that’s dipped in hot buttered soul (as Isaac Hayes would say). The set is well arranged & each tune is deliciously creative in this showcase. I’ve been listening to the NY-born Grammy Award winner Taj Mahal since his early Columbia days & Grammy Award winner L.A.-born Keb’ Mo’ since I saw him perform “More Than One Way Home” in 1996. They’re part of the landscape of Americana & Taj even appeared in the Americana-rich film “Songcatcher.”

The musicianship is stellar throughout. The upbeat “Thicker Than Mud” embodies the qualities of their genre & this duo serves up the roots-Americana musicality imaginatively & with dazzling results. “Junkyard Dog” will make Tom Waits envious, & “Blues’ll Give You Back Your Soul” & “Rough Time Blues” harken back to Taj’s Columbia “Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home” era.

The music goes comfortably with a sleeping dog, a bottle of hooch, a rocking chair & of course, a porch. I found my summer music. It’s one of the year’s best. I’ll say it again; it’s one of the year’s best. (American Highways)


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(A thankyou is always appreciated)



 

Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Rock Prophet Link Wray (2025) mp4 (Documentary)



* Some might find this interesting and some not, well the choice is down to you, take it or leave it. I couldn't find a trailer for this on YouTube, sorry. *

* Ok my posts, well I have tried to get you to comment, some have and some not, so it's a pointless exercise. Well in the future I will post whenever I post. But the links will be controlled, in the future 320 and lower bit rate posts, the links will last only 6 days, Flac, Wav and Video post the links will only be active for 3 days (these will be posted on Sundays mainly). So you will have to be quick and visit Vibes on a daily basis. But at the end of the day, whatever limit I put on a post, I will inform you in the comments, how long the link remains active for. I reserve the right to alter the lifespan of my own links.  *

* Comments will remain open, but we reserve the right not to publish anything we feel is unacceptable! so Mr nasty's comments (and yes I know who you are!!) your comments will never see the light of day. The offer for re-up and album requests from regular commentors, has passed, you had your chance and no one requested anything. So from now on I will post whatever, whenever if you want it take but you will have to be quick * 

* Many thanks to all of you who do take the time to thank the uploaders here on Vibes, we all appreciate, your comments, very much and will answer you back. *

* If there are no posts from me for a few days, I am just busy with some other projects I am involved with or not at home. I don't think I will post everyday in the future, just when it happens, there could be 4 or 5 posts and nothing the next day, then one. Want to be a bit looser in the way I post from now on. *

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Monday, April 06, 2026

Box Of Vibes - Links for Box 1 to Box 30



* So today I will share Box 30, wow!! So I thought it would make sense to make a post with all the links for Box Of Vibes since we started, then if you have just discovered this home made compilation series, to can collect them all from the one place. If I discover any inactive links, I will make a new link for ya. And any you might have missed, all on the one post. So might make the same post once we reach Box 60, of 31 to 60. *

Box 01                  Box 02                Box 03

Box 04                  Box 05                Box 06

Box 07                  Box 08                Box 09

Box 10                  Box 11               Box 12

Box 13                 Box 14               Box 15

Box 16                  Box 17               Box 18

Box 19                  Box 20               Box 21

Box 22                 Box 23               Box 24

Box 25                 Box 26               Box 27

Box 28                  Box 29               Box 30

* Well we started posting these with the first three Boxes on 30th September 2025, and for all the links still to be active, it shows me, your going back to collect the Boxes you missed, or you have just discovered Vibes and Box Of Vibes comps and are collecting the series. This shows us that you like them and the series is well worth continuing with, we made well over 40 to start with I think, so we will need to think about making some more. 

I still think I will make a special Box for 50, with tracks suggested by you the Vibes visitors. Once Box 40 is posted I will make a post for you to add your suggested tracks (2 or 3 tracks at the most) on to or you can email your tracks. If there are a lot, I'll make a double version. So once Box 47 is posted please don't send anymore suggestions, as I will be busy compiling Box 50 (The Special Edition), please don't send me the tracks I will source them, if I have any problem finding any then I will ask you to email me the track in real 320. Please submit your tacks by artist, track title, and the album or single it's taken from, as some songs have many versions will make it easier to track down the tracks!! *

 * Many thanks to Andy & Concha for their support on this project. *

Reb

Thursday, April 02, 2026

Lyres – On Fyre At The Rusty Nail 1985 (2025) 320

** The Rusty Nail was a throwback to an earlier time, a wayward roadhouse/live music venue in the wilds of Western Massachusetts, located 15 minutes up the road from the University of Massachusetts, in the woodsy hill town of Sunderland, population 3400. The wood hewn hole in the wall featured an eclectic variety of touring acts, who would bypass the bigger college towns in favor of playing at the Nail. I saw James Brown and the Buzzcocks there, to name a couple. However, for my money, the greatest show ever staged at the Rusty Nail was Lyres’ performance on March 29, 1985.

The band was road-tested and on top of their game, having toured the US and Europe relentlessly in the months prior, in support of their 1984 album On Fyre. They tore through a fast and furious set, an hour and change of non-stop rock 'n' roll, pausing only for Jeff Conolly to tell the audience, "This is a one o'clock club, which means you have to drink twice as fast."
As Lyres closed the show with "What a Girl Can't Do," the audience was left awestruck, buzzing, and sweaty.
Exactly four months after this show was recorded, the Rusty Nail burned to the ground.

Some said the fire was caused by faulty wiring, while others alleged an insurance bust-out scheme. My favourite theory is that it was burned down by local residents who were sick and tired of Rusty Nail patrons parking, pissing, and/or puking on their lawns.
I consider this album to be the finest Lyres live recording in existence. It has been pitch-corrected, remixed, and remastered from the original two track soundboard recording. On Fyre at the Rusty Nail 1985 is a testament to Lyres as not just one of the greatest bands from Boston, but one of the greatest bands from anywhere. **


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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Black Sabbitch – Unrest In The West (2025) 320


* For over a decade, Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. They have become festival favorites, consistently performing with some of the world’s biggest acts, in a world seldom traveled by your typical “tribute” band. Black Sabbitch was hand-picked by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to open the inaugural Ozzfiesta, by Paul Stanley to play with Kiss on the final Kiss Kruise, and by Dave Grohl to play Cal Jam with Foo Fighters and Iggy Pop, after which the FooFighters shared photos of Black Sabbitch saying "we were spellbound.” They recently played headlining sets at Psycho Las Vegas with The Flaming Lips, Danzig, Ty Segal, and at the UK's prestigious Boomtown Fair. Nick Zinner of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs chose Black Sabbitch to headline his curated festival Bedrocktoberfest and legendary street artist Shepard Fairey had Black Sabbitch open his Black Sabbath retrospective, Never Say Die. This year they will follow up their performance at Full Metal Holiday in Majorca Spain with a set at the world's largest hard rock festival Wacken Open Air with an attendance of 80,000 people. Electroclash superstar Peaches recently sat in as lead vocalist with Black Sabbitch for a special two-night run in Los Angeles.
Black Sabbitch
Angie Scarpa / Drums
Melanie Makaiwi / Bass
Emily Burton / Guitar
Alice Austin / Vocals *

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