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World Circuit Records has made its reputation by producing some of the finest albums of the past three decades. The label’s prestigious roster includes the Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club and associated solo artists (including Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Omara Portuondo and Orlando ‘Cachaíto’ López), Malian blues pioneer and Grammy-winner Ali Farka Touré, Malian divas and social activists Oumou Sangaré and Fatoumata Diawara, master kora player Toumani Diabaté, the illustrious Orchestra Baobab, musical iconoclast Cheikh Lô, and Fela Kuti’s legendary drummer and co-creator of Afrobeat Tony Allen. 
 
With reissues and brand new releases coming soon, World Circuit continues to bring diverse, genre-defying music to a wider audience.

New Single "Look Below" w/ Sauniks and Glasscat: https://open.spotify.com/track/4kdr7aNe42OpDahbHEi4in

A trusted troubadour for hot summer nights and cold beers, Owen is now in his forties, tangling with separations from lost lovers, raising kids, and growing out of the fresh-faced kid that headed down to Nashville 20 years back with a six-string and a dream.  Case in point: Dreams to Dream, Owen’s long-awaited, Shooter Jennings-co-produced foray into classic, honky-tonk country, out November 7 via Good Company Entertainment. Dreams to Dream, Owen’s first independent studio album, featuring 10 original tracks and two stellar covers, tells the tale of a man at a crossroads — and what it takes to set out a new path. 

Owen wasn’t expecting much when he commented on one of Shooter Jennings’ Instagram posts, half-jokingly suggesting that they make a honky-tonk record, but the producer called his bluff. Two days later, Owen’s manager had Jennings on the line and, soon, Owen was on his way to L.A. and Jennings’ Sunset Sound. It was a cozy yet electric scene: Jennings and Owen cracking jokes in the sepia-toned studio, creativity crackling as they collaborated with the likes of songwriters Ben Chapman and Kendell Marvel, as well as long-time shooter pal, guitarist/harmonic player Leroy Powell. 

“All my friends who have heard my stuff have gone, ‘Dude, Jake, this is you man. This is who you've always tried to be,’” Owen says. “Sometimes you need to get outside what's comfortable, what people think you are, or think you should be, and take a risk.”

'Hit Parade', released 08 September 2023 on Ninja Tune: https://roisin-murphy.lnk.to/hit-paradeSo

Róisín Murphy is a pioneering force in electronic pop. With a career spanning three decades, she fearlessly pushes boundaries and captivates audiences with her unique artistic vision. Taking inspiration from her early years in the Irish town of Arklow and immersing herself in the vibrant club scenes of Manchester and Sheffield, Murphy’s discography is a hypnotic blend of diverse sounds and genres. From her early days in Moloko, known for the hit “Sing It Back” to her critically acclaimed solo albums like Róisín Machine, Murphy consistently surprises and delights listeners. Now signed to Ninja Tune, Róisín is collaborating with DJ Koze on her forthcoming album Hit Parade. With notable tracks like “CooCool” and “The Universe”, the album invites listeners to explore a hyper modern record that melds disco, soul, house, and techno. Murphy continues to surf her own musical waves with utter aplomb, as she’s done throughout her entire career. Renowned for her enigmatic stage presence and show-stopping wardrobe, Murphy is ready to captivate audiences with her electrifying live performances at upcoming shows, including Blue Dot, Melt Festival, Secret Garden Party, and more. Later this fall Murphy’s live reputation is set to soar even higher, as she will embark on a series of US dates, including shows at Terminal 5, The Wiltern, and the eagerly anticipated Portola Festival. In February 2024, Róisín will captivate London’s legendary Alexandra Palace, renowned for monumental performances.

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