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Unknown Mortal Orchestra / V 2xLP Legendary Colour Vinyl The fifth anticipated release by artist Ruban Nielson better known as Unknown Mortal Orchestra is still in stock here at Soundmerch! With only one purple release left, in store only. Hazy, intimate and unconventionally uplifting, Nielson is a master at creating a nostalgic yet fresh vibe for those slower days. A tang of the bittersweet is what makes this record so intriguing, although there is still plenty of  room for a more 'refined' sound. Perhaps sticking to your comfort zone can be just that- too comfortable. That's not to say the songs at their...

Big Thief / Masterpiece LP Vinyl The debut album from one of the biggest folk rock bands of this generation is back in stock! Big Thief's ability to harness a sense of lofi melancholia alongside noisy head banging hooks is unmatched, keeping you in the state of the swayds...sad sways. A band that would be nowhere near as iconic if not for the vocal and lyrical genius that is Adrianne Lenker. Twangy, soft yet still overwhelmingly powerful, Lenker has a voice that has the profound ability to hit you right in the gut for some reason, a simple line uttered achieves...

Stella Donnelly / Beware Of The Dogs LP Vinyl A shining example of strength and softness Stella Donnelly utilises powerhouse vocals alongside striking lyrical prowess to create catchy yet thought provoking tunes in her 2019 debut album Beware of the Dogs. With her unabashed contemporary Australian sound, Donnelly uses her platform to bring attention to contentious themes of toxic masculinity, sexism and abuse. This vulnerable personal perspective can often be confronting for listeners yet Stella's ability to shift tone by injecting unsuspecting humour during key melodic moments creates a dynamic layered depth to her sound. A refreshing record great for a cathartic sing along! ...

Gorillaz / Cracker Island LP Vinyl Prolific does not even to begin to describe the discography of the Gorillaz and here we are again with yet another release, named Cracker Island. The original trailblazers of including feature artists this record is no exception with 6 out of 10 tracks containing the likes of Thundercat, Stevie Nicks and Tame Impala to name a few. While relying heavily on their classic sound this record wouldn't be considered ground breaking but definitely considered a fun yet critical reflection on society as we know it, something Gorillaz have never shyed a way from. Distorted pop slash dubby hooks...