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PAUL DRAPER SPOOKY ACTION

Mansun’s frontman Paul Draper releases his highly anticipated solo debut Spooky Action. The album represents Draper’s strongest, most consistent set of songs to date. Available on CD, double LP (180g heavyweight audiophile vinyl) and super limited LP edition with an exclusive bonus 7" vinyl single featuring a Public Service Broadcasting remix of ‘Friends Make The Worst Enemies’ and ‘No Ideas’ featuring Steven Wilson (only available in select independent stores). KSCOPE

CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD BAREFOOT IN THE HEAD

Barefoot In The Head finds the band pushing boundaries and breaking new ground with more joy and wonder than ever before. The album showcases the continued growth of Robinson’s songwriting partnership with his bandmates, while revelling in the kind of playful adventurousness that can only come from five artists tuned in to the same sonic wavelength. The CRB are joined by the celebrated sarodist Alam Khan (son of the legendary Ali Akbar Khan). SILVERARROW/MEGAFORCE

STACKRIDGE THE FINAL BOW, BRISTOL 2015

Angel Air celebrate their 500th release with The Final Bow, Bristol 2015 by the legendary Stackridge. The album was recorded at a packed venue at The Fiddlers Club, Bristol on 19th December 2015 as the group then called it a day. Featuring a host of classics, the band were joined onstage for two of the final numbers by former long-time member Mutter Slater. ANGEL AIR

DAVID RAWLINGS POOR DAVID’S ALMANACK

Guitar man David Rawlings leaves the Machine moniker behind for his third album, Poor David’s Almanack, a wry mixture of acoustic and electric performances rich in ageless American vernacular. Rawlings and longtime compatriot Gillian Welch joined together with Willie Watson, Paul Kowert, Brittany Haas, Ketch Secor, and Taylor & Griffin Goldsmith to produce an album for all seasons. ACONY RECORDS