<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' ?><rss version='2.0' xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom'><channel><atom:link href="https://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><title>Sounds of the Universe</title><link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/</link><description>Sounds of the Universe New Releases RSS feed</description><language>en</language><copyright>Sounds of the Universe</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 03:12:23 CEST</pubDate><item><title>Will Sessions &#38;mdash;True Story </title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28064</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:47:21 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28064/t2/willsessions-truestory_large.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Native Detroit band Will Sessions' "True Story" is based on fellow motor city resident Phat Kat track of the same name. "Dub Rock" sees the band re-imagining Black Milk's dubwise, reggae riddim adding their funky soul edge.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Tapes &#38;mdash;Oberheimer / Dungeness</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28063</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:29:00 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28063/t2/tapesdungeness.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Limied 7" release from London's Tapes on Astro Dynamics. Raised on a healthy diet of Jamaican dub, rotted reels and dusty electronics, Tapes delivers one of his most experimental, f'ed up productions to date. The jerky 8-bit collisons on "Oberheimer"&#160; recall Dabrye's classic crushed, industrial sonics, whilst "Dungeness" on the flip is a druggy, digi-riddim with sinister soundtrack undertones. ACE!</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Anderson Brothers / Skull Snaps &#38;mdash;I Can See Him Loving You / It's A New Day </title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28062</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:07:49 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28062/t2/0997a443883d8bb0e6bdc7e89fc098d4.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>1973 meets 2012 with this inspiring collection of rare soul sides courtesy of Outta Sight. Capturing the sound of Blackpool Mecca c/o the Anderson Brothers coupled with one of the world&rsquo;s most sampled drum breaks from &ldquo;It&rsquo;s A New Day&rdquo; by the legendary Skull Snaps.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Skull Snaps &#38;mdash;My Hang Up Is You / I'm Your Pimp </title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28061</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:02:04 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28061/t2/f6ed9b72ddae78318c0cada56c9c4c9e.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>1973 meets 2012 with this inspiring collection of rare soul sides courtesy of Outta Sight.  Anthem alert! Two b-boy breaks classics!</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Danny Owens / Lydia Marcelle &#38;mdash;I Can't Be A Fool For You / It's Not Like You </title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28060</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 20:56:28 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28060/t2/bf3ca6e87eaffac3c8dd65a7cbc5d1bb.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>1973 meets 2012 with this inspiring collection of rare soul sides courtesy of Outta Sight.  Disc 1 pairs the current in demand rarity by Danny Owens with the all-time classic girl sound from Lydia Marcelle &#8211; both songs written by Hollywood legend Harley Hatcher.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Enforcer&#38;mdash;Pension</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28054</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:30 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28054/t2/2.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Limited 10" release from Deeper Knowledge crew New York featuring Channel One artists from jamaica.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Enforcer&#38;mdash;Bad Boy</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28055</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:39:22 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28055/t2/1.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Killer Little Roy tune "Leaving Rome" on this double A side both with strong dubs</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Last Step&#38;mdash;Sleep</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28059</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:39:52 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28059/t2/ziq303_laststep_sleep1.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Last Step is an alias used by Aaron Funk, whom you may know as Venetian Snares. Recorded using his own arsenal of analogue synths and sequencers, Aaron  has exploited the wandering timing and pitch of these old beasts to  produce uncanny and evocative detuning effects which add to the induced  torpor. While the  atmosphere may be unsettling in places, the tempos and structures are  those of an experimental house music album, with abstracted 303 acid  lines and classic drum machines acting as a welcome familiarity as you  navigate the odd time-signatures and plastic aural sensations of Last  Step's hypnagogic world.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>The Black Notes&#38;mdash;African Style</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28053</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:09 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28053/t2/3.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Produced by Lee Perry at his studio "Black Ark" mid 70s roots that could only be recorded by the upsetter.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Uplifers&#38;mdash;Gallas Trap</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28051</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:23 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28051/t2/5.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Rare 80s roots tune originally on a 12" on a limited repress from new york, check dub clean cut.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Peter Broggs&#38;mdash;Vampire (Vank Out)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28052</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:14:24 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28052/t2/4.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Produced by original Randy's Record Mart man, the late Morris "CB" Edwards for his Quarter Mile label, this is Brogg's first ever tune, originally released under his right name of Henry James.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Stik Figa&#38;mdash;As Himself</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28058</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:07:39 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28058/t2/3582614755-1.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>As Himself is Stik Figa at his natural relaxed best: light hearted and  intelligent, with a mesmerizing flow. Produced entirely by Micheal  "Seven" Summers (frequent Tech N9ne, Mac Lethal collaborator) using  contemporary arrangements drenched in soul &#38; funk, backed by trunk  rattling 808's. Stik delivers subtle bluecollar lyricism with a southern  aestheic.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Carl Dawkins&#38;mdash;Dreadful Situation</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28049</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:02:07 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28049/t2/6.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Limited french represses from 1976 produced by harry j, repressed with full label repro and clean cut.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Tommy Sheakspear&#38;mdash;Rolling Stone</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28048</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:45 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28048/t2/7.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Killer deep reggae vocal tune produced by Harry Johnson in the mid 70s with top dub on the flip.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Tinga Stewart&#38;mdash;Cool Deh</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28047</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:26 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28047/t2/8.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Limited repress of obscure strong roots tune with dub to match originally released in 1976.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Teddy Irie&#38;mdash;We Rule The Border</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28046</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:42 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28046/t2/8.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Digital Dancehall roots rarity from Teddy Irie and Harry j's studio originally released in 1986, check b-side for stripped down rhythm.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Pablo Nkomo&#38;mdash;Du Misa Gunman</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28045</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:41:58 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28045/t2/9.gif' alt='' /></p><p>Tuff new roots repress originally released mid 80s on harry j's records with wicked dub on the flip.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Apollo Brown + OC&#38;mdash;Trophies</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28057</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:32:16 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28057/t2/apollo-brown-oc-trophies-2012-ftd.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>"Trophies" is 16 tracks of mass appeal set in motion by two different  eras of hip hop's elite. Detroit producer Apollo Brown lays the  foundation,  and the legendary OC constructs the vocals. Arguably, their  best album respectively, "Trophies" is straight to the point hip hop;  no frills, no preservatives, not even a single feature. Just OC at his  finest and Apollo once again commanding no disappointments.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Kev Brown&#38;mdash;Random Joints</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28056</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:02 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28056/t2/kev-brown-random-joints-cover-web.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>This album features a strong selection of tracks produced by the one and  only Kev Brown, with appearances by many of Kev&rsquo;s longtime friends and  &ldquo;DMV&rdquo; all-stars such as Raheem Devaughn, yU, Ken Starr, Sean Born and  more. Warm beats with that boom bap and soulful samples. Kev has produced beats for the likes of Busta Rhymes,  Jazzy Jeff and De La Soul. CD also comes with instrumentals of the entire album, so you can practice your versus!</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Personal Space &#38;mdash;Electronic Soul 1974-1984</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=27763</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:19 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/27763/t2/333.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>BACK IN STOCK! Light years ahead of it's time, 70's and 80's electronic soul from a talented underworld of producers.
&#160;
Although American black artists such as Sly Stone, Timmy Thomas, and Shuggie Otis had experimented with electronic soul to mediocum success, these were scant on record. Collected here are sixteen artists dedicated to an incandescent electronic soul&#160; - sometimes bizaare, funky or trippy new wave experiments that let your mind wander.
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Inspired by the new technology of the time, using early synthesizers and drum machines giving the tracks a cosmic, intergalatic sound. Incredibly creative stuff!
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Often released on private, small pressings this is a wonderful chance to discover this brilliant music!</p></description>
                </item><item><title>The Alchemist&#38;mdash;Rappers Best Friend 2 - An Instrumental Series</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28050</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:58:27 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28050/t2/rappers_best_friend_2-fontana-490x490.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>The Alchemist&rsquo;s newest instrumental album "Rapper's Best Friend 2" serves up 14 tracks guaranteed to keep the heads nodding. Alchemist laces tracks with his signature hard beat style coupled with menacing samples. A strong follow up to Part 1, be sure not to miss it!</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Kev Brown &#38;mdash;Random Joints</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28044</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:43 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28044/t2/kev-brown-random-joints-cover-web.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>'Random Joints' FINALLY sees a proper release on Kev Brown's own label - packaged with a bonus, limited edition 7".
&#160;
Strong selection of tracks produced by the one and only Kev Brown, with  appearances by many of Kev&rsquo;s longtime friends and &ldquo;DMV&rdquo; all-stars such  as Raheem Devaughn, yU, Ken Starr, Sean Born and more.
&#160;
One listen and  you&rsquo;ll understand why folks like Busta Rhymes, Jazzy Jeff and De La Soul  call on Kev when they need new beats.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Garrison Hawk with Sly &#38;amp; Robbie&#38;mdash;Survive</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=27998</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:27:17 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/27998/t2/350629l.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Long-awaited full length from Garrison Hawk! Featuring Sly &#38; Robbie, Bill Laswell, Uziah "Sticky" Thompson...&#160;&#160;</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Together Brothers&#38;mdash;Original Soundtrack By Barry White And Love Unlimited (1974)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28040</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:17:34 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28040/t2/love-unlimited-orchestra-together-brothers-480131.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Wicked funky black action soundtrack</p></description>
                </item><item><title>How To Beat The High Cost Of Living&#38;mdash;Original Soundtrack Performed By Hubert Laws And Earl Klugh (1980)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28039</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:16:49 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28039/t2/hubertlaws26earlklugh-1980howtobeatthehighcostofliving.jpg' alt='' /></p><p></p></description>
                </item><item><title>Gary McFarland&#38;mdash;Profiles (1966)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28038</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:15:21 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28038/t2/mcfarl_gary_profiles_101b.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>USA original mono IMPULSE gatefold.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Ilaiyaraaja &#38;mdash;Fire Star</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28043</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:58:24 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28043/t2/bclp.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Shipping 21st May!!!
&#160;
Indian film music invariably manages to take you by surprise, time and time again. Hard electro-funk and sweet synth-pop are not genres you would expect from India. Yet, in the late 80s electronic beats and synths were eagerly embraced by the film industry of South India along with kung fu fights, aerobics, sunglasses and track-suits. The rich and funky Tamil grooves of the early 80s transformed into stripped electronic synthesizer music. Composer Ilaiyaraaja, AKA The Maestro, used minimal beats and synthetic arrangements to create an addictive and captivating electro synth pop sound. His experimental mind, unfailing pop instinct and advanced harmonics make the songs a feast for the ears that will grow with every listening. With copious sleeve notes on the featured films, the double LP is housed in a heavy card sleeve.
&#160;
Compiled by Edo Bouman. The brains behind the Bombay Connection label, whose previous releases, Bombay Connection, Bombshell Baby of Bombay and Charanjit Singh's Ten Ragas To A Disco Beat raised the bar for Bollywood and Indian electronic music compilations and reissues. He also compiled the lavish,now out of print, TASCHEN book, Art Of Bollywood.</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Moritz Von Oswald &#38;mdash;Fetch</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28042</link>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:45:49 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28042/t2/moritzfetch.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Shipping June 18th!
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                </item><item><title>Oliver Nelson&#38;mdash;Sound Pieces (1966)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28021</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:14:13 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28021/t2/r-1341202-1336990848-8335.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>70s Impulse gatefold issue. Seminal album with the awesome, deep 'Patterns'</p></description>
                </item><item><title>Tania Maria&#38;mdash;The Real Tania Maria: Wild! (1985)</title>
                    <link>http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/releases/?id=28018</link>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 18:13:45 CEST</pubDate>
                    <description><p><img src='http://www.soundsoftheuniverse.com/img/releases/28018/t2/r-3479854-1332035062.jpg' alt='' /></p><p>Includes the Dingwalls jazz dance classic 'Yatra-Ta'. Killer!</p></description>
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