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Bus Stop Madonnas - Bus Stop Madonnas E.P.
INCLUDES DOWNLOAD AND BADGES - 5 Track E.P on Blue vinyl and this, my friends, is MAXIMUM rock and roll! A garage punk gem that nails it...Hook-laden songs, raging lyricism and It made me want to jump over the counter and run around the shop like Daffy Duck! If you dig Wayne/Jayne Country, early Replacements or other equally stompin' bands then this comes highly recommended!
7" EP - Self Released - BSM001 - £4.99
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Chaika - Chaika (Cassette EP)
THIS IS A CASSETTE - Banks of reverb, mountainous delay and cavernous echoes capture the out-there vocals in a clearly psyched-out dream. This is pure brilliance on cassette and I'm hoping we'll see them on vinyl ASAP! If you dig Hookworms, Wooden Shjipps et al you'll know where I'm coming from!
EP - Self Released - CHAIKA001 - £0.99
Tercelvoice - Tercelvoice
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "There's a gorgeous sound and production contained within these 9 songs that conjures up the same feelings I got when I saw Seattle bands crossing over from being un-signed garage bands to being signed up and getting access to studio resources they could only dream of. Strong songwriting and playing has created a wonderful tender warmth and wit that brings to mind Elliott Smith and Mark Eitzel. Highly Recommended."
CD - Self Released - TERCE001 - £9.99
Otiks - Contrast
Driving and dramatic, this takes in the feel of 80's new-wave and shakes up the sound with a synthy pop-rock flourish. 4 Tracks that do the business!
CD EP - Self Released - OTIK001 - £3.49
Expelaires - Sick Of Lies
Superb and rock solid return of the new-wave/punk stars of the infamous 'Hicks On The Sticks' compilation. I'm pleased to say they've been playing again for a little while now and the magic is more than still there (along with the message) and they're still writing memorable, powerful catchy as hell songs too! This is maximum rock and roll mania that brings to mind Fear or early Damned too...Recommended!
CD - Self Released - EXP001 - £3.99
We Died At Sea - The La La Bird
Fantastic blend of Country, Folk and Skiffle all melded into the best darn hokum around. It's very easy to see why they're getting support slots with people like Simone Felice...Passionately and professionally played, but sidestepping the slick by playing with a raw, whiskey drinkin' upbeat flavour. Recommended stuff and one's to watch!
CD EP - Self Released - WDAS001 - £2.99
Fin Henderson - At Least We'll Sing
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Really impressed with his superb songwriting style that reminds me of early John Grant but with it's own flourish. It's a well produced, catchy gem with great instrumentation that suits Fin's vocals, yet makes you sit up and really listen and I expect that we'll be hearing more from Fin. Recommended"
CD - Self Released - FINHEN001 - £6.99
Young British Artists - Change By Any Other Name
Already making quite a name for themselves, the latest release is another notch on their impressive cannon...Thundering, driving drums, hazy feedback and shoe-gaze shimmer, super lyrics and vocals...These guys can also drop the odd slow sweetner too! Recommended and definitely one's to watch!
LP - Self Released - YBA001 - £13.99
Postculture - Postculture
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Effortless blend of indie, funk-punk, disco and electronics that sound like it could be a muddle but is anything but...You cannot fail to get down with it's unrelenting boogie, indie-tronic funk and dazzling charm. "
CD - Self Released - PC002CD - £9.99
Rob Galloway - Reflections
Mr. Galloway's latest folk infused rock/pop missive is a veritably sincere, acoustic yarn that unfurls with glee...
CD - Self Released - ROBG01CD - £9.99
Mermaid - Are You Clean?
New demo CD from these punked up angsters...
CD - Self Released - MAYC001CD - £2.99
Gale - Dancing With The Stars
Gale returns with another load of gothic redolence... Nostalgic, and for all the right reasons. Check!
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Another voyage (this time into space) through synth-pop sassiness and new-wave tinged melodies. Gale is getting to be a bit of a Leeds legend with his crazed covers (Planet Claire, No Where Girl) of post-punk and goth-y hits and misses and of course his own compositions too, all done with a wonderful DIY aesthetic. Really digging the cool artwork too! Check."
CD - Self Released - MDM2017A2 - £7.99
Fallen Trees - War / Scare Mongering
LIMITED TO 250 COPIES - LIMITED SIGNED COPIES WHILE STOCKS LAST! Brilliantly played boogie-rock /blues-rock that aches with great riffage and passion with some top notch vocalism laid on top! A rocking sample of big things to come I reckon and recommended if you like early ZZ Top, Lynryd Skynrd etc!
7" - Self Released - FALLTR001 - £6.99
Ten - Yukon Youth
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Thoughtful post-rock frothing with atmosphere and attitude. It's a real builder that sours up into incredible soundscapes and through it's heavy-ness it somehow channels an ambient mellowness too! Their best release yet! Recommended."
CD - Self Released - TENRECD01CD - £8.99
A great gripping 3 tracker that makes good with it's indie rocking memorable tunes. Touches of Arctic Monkeys and even Joe Jackson in here and we're looking forward to hearing more from these local chaps.
CD EP - Self Released - SELF3032 - £2.99
Bearfoot Beware - World Owes You Nowt
I'm a bit of a fan so was eager to hear this new long-player and guess what? The waiting has sure paid off big time! This comes together like a savage sonic kick to the speakers...A manic meld of flipped out percussion, zappy guitars and angry, jerky energy...Oh and those VOCALS!!! Behind the sparks there lies a fire-starting lyrical specialness and poetic flare too! Recommended!
LP - Self Released - VOCLP001 - £11.99
Shatner - Enlightenmental
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Another gem from local legends Shatner...We've waited a long time but it's been more than worth it. It's another rather British take on Indie-rock that's clever and witty, magical and melodic and no wonder Shatner have got such a large local following! "
CD - Self Released - SUB004 - £9.99
Quirke - 001/002
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "THIS IS A CASSETTE & 12" VINYL PACKAGE - Quirke bring forth some tasty experimental techno over a cassette and 12". Already getting the love from underground DJ's to Jumbo regulars. It's a dubbed out affair with the first side being rather anti-chug and wild and the flip being a groover. As for the cassette, well I don't know but I'm sure it's great."
12" - Self Released - QUIRKE001 - £7.99
Ellen And The Escapades - Lost Cause (Signed Copies)
LIMITED SIGNED COPIES - We've loved them from the get go so we were eager to hear the new songs...The wonderful voice and ace musicianship is still very much here in spades, as is the fantastic songwriting...But this, recording and production wise, is the best we've ever heard them...Folky fantastic-ness and HIGHLY recommended!
CD EP - Self Released - BOR04 - £4.99
Nadia Sheikh - 50 Feet
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "A perfect example of what strong rock/pop songwriting is all about. This is a killer mix of female vocals and memorable hook-filled songs that reach out over 6 songs and pull you into Nadia's great lyricism and performance...I expect she's be one to watch in the future for sure."
CD EP - Self Released - NADSHE001 - £0.99
Autobodies - Bodywork E.P.
Within these four songs lies the fermented brew of 70's funk-punk and 80's new-wave and more contemporary D.I.Y. grooves...And boy is it a heady, head-mashing brew indeed. Energetic, punchy and one of THE best examples of it's type around at the moment...Expect big things!
7" EP - Self Released - AB01 - £5.99
Salvation - Clash Of Dreams
Hard to believe that this whole album from 84 was, for various reasons, shelved...Although it's appeared as a bootleg over the the years this is the REAL official version complete and with extra tracks (including for the first time on CD their first 12" E.P.). For fans this is an essential release and a great glimpse of what could have been, for those delving into Goth then this album stands up as a perfect example of the music at the time...Recommended.
CD - Self Released - TSCD02 - £10.99
Loz Campbell - Lady Beryllium
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Styling out through bluesy riffage and soulful vocals that seem to be channelled way beyond Loz's years. She writes engaging songs that flow through rock, pop, folk and straight up good vibes and heartbreaking times. One to watch!"
CD - Self Released - LOZCAM002 - £5.99
Edgar Duke - Penguin EP
Jumbo's Rebecca Jane says "Not quite Mac Demarco, and just missing the tick in the Arctic Monkeys box whilst confidently striding towards the likes of Baxter Dury, this EP sits thoughtfully somewhere amongst the aformentioned. Very charming and excellantly self produced, this feels very accomplished. "
CD EP - Self Released - EDG001 - £2.99
Talking Candy - Suicide E.P.
Trickling warm distortion layered over delicate yet intricate songs...It get emotional especially as it slowly builds and grows into a leftfield blossom...Excellent debut that points towards an interesting future...Check!
CD EP - Self Released - TCAND001 - £1.99
Light Show - Brodrick Barricade
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "4 Tracks reppin' the Keighley scene. Indie rock ala 'Arctics' with some tough, yet tuneful shimmy! Check"
CD EP - Self Released - LS001BB - £2.99
Wharf Street Galaxy Band - Wharf Street Galaxy Band
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Uffff! Mind melting musical attack of psyched-up, post-punk, prose and feedback. If the Silver Apples went out drinking with the Fall round Shipley, just like this ingenious release it'd get messy, noisy and marvellous. Lyrically it's clever and the songwriting augments this into a sinister new level! Sharp, memorable and it creeps up into a crazed, intense frug...Very Recommended."
CD - Self Released - WSGB001 - £6.99
Trillionaires - The Light
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "I was excited to hear they had dropped an EP and this didn't disappoint. It includes their single and brings yet more great songwriting to the fore over 8 tracks. It's pop/rock feel conjurs up Prefab Sproat and Deacon Blue with a little modern magic too. One's to watch."
CD EP - Self Released - TRILLP002 - £5.99
Rawschac - Rawschac E.P.
Harking back to the rap-metal riot-ous days this is a welcome treat! The energy and punchiness is all here is stacks and it's melodic blend of metal vocals and tough rap will have you smashing up the system for sure!
CD EP - Self Released - RAWSC001 - £2.99
Victor RPA - Big Sounds For Small People
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Beautifully built upon strings and piano, this accomplished mini album brings to mind Colin Blunstone and his 70's productions mixed with modern nod towards great orchestrated indie pop. It's rewarding stuff especially if you like sophisticated yet accessible song writing and I sense they'll go far. Recommended."
CD EP - Self Released - BSFSP001 - £7.99
Marsicans - Chivalry E.P.
Really loving this winning combo of upbeat, highlife infused indie and crafty lyricism. It reminds me of Vampire Weekend and Arctic Monkeys in equal measures and if I'm honest they could hold their own with them any day...Someone give them a stadium support slot! Recommended!
CD EP - Self Released - MARSIC001 - £2.99
Andrei Nosov - Bright Lights Big City
Another giant leap into the Blues which sees Andrei perfect his craft channeling authentic electric blues ala Blues Breakers / Climax Blues Band and also the Chess / Checker electric blues period. Played with passion and a real understanding to what Blues is about he has the ability to make you double take and wonder if he was a long lost missing link....Still, he's here now and he even lends his own twist too. Recommended.
CD - Self Released - AN003 - £9.99
Andrei Nosov - Young Man's Blues
Shop favourite Andrei Nosov breaks from his former, well loved outfit, 'Elephants On Acid' to come up with this 14 tracker of blues-rock brilliance...A few cover versions rest alongside originals but trust me, this is 60/70's influenced blues rock at it's very best. Think Canned Heat, Blues Breakers, Climax Blues band et al. Recommended.
CD - Self Released - ANOS001 - £9.99
James Dey - The Night Time
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Heartfelt, intimate and nocturnal alt-folk from Mr. Dey...We like!"
CD - Self Released - DEY001CD - £6.99
Foxes Faux - Fox Tales
Although we have folk instruments we also have some damn raucous, rompin' stompin' harmony-laden, country bumpin' indie infused, gypsy punkin' banjo picking zing! Recommended.
CD - Self Released - FOXF001 - £6.99
Born Blonde - Radio Bliss
A little gem (which is very limited too) that reminds me a little of early Verve in the way it finds it's way into a slowburning, quite touching territory. Great Seahawks remix remix on the flip.
10" - Self Released - BB02 - £3.99
Berlyn Trilogy - A Perfect Stranger
Strong ripples of 80's electronic/synth pop and the edgy darkness of early Gary Numan and Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark pulse through this great 12 tracker...Brought right up to date. Ones to watch for sure if you like it dark and sophisticated.
CD - Self Released - BERL001 - £10.99
Das Pain - Joyride / Haunted Heart
A delicious and dramatic hop on board the slow, tender train of melancholy. This spirits up the songwriting of bands like The Tindersticks or Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds with it's poetic, thoughtful dark melody. Yet it ploughs it's own way too...One for lonely, whiskey fuelled reflective nights..Recommended.
7" - Self Released - PAIN001 - £5.99
Ed Stones and the BD3 - Road Closed
Ed sets out his stall with the first blues blastin' track! Lyrically and musically this is top notch roots flavoured, smoke drenched, whisky drinkin' stomp!
CD - Self Released - BD3CD001X - £7.99
BLBX - Ozean
Look at the simple packaging that hides such a magnificent blur of sounds, from funked up glitch to splintered crunchy crazyness. It's rather accessible despite it's off kilter sonics, and well thought out and concieved and thankfully not a one track pony...Although they have a 'sound' it's not Xeroxed out in every track, 5 different sounding cuts soaking up a lot of different influences...Promising for sure. This will probably be the start of something big. Recommended stuff (not sure if it's their debut but i can see a bright future).
CD - Self Released - BLBX001 - £1.99
Roger Davies - The Busker
More folk-flavoured finery from Roger who melds the personal and makes it personable...Some honest to goodness songwriting that remains stock full of empathy and wit. More please Roger....
CD - Self Released - BUSK001 - £9.99
Unstable Journey - Beast Market
For those about to psych...
Jumbo's Adam Gillison says "Sounding like they've been brought up on a heavy diet of grunge and psych rock, this is an impressively far-reaching CD. Think Sonic Youth, Pixies, Flying Saucer Attack, Carlton Melton. This Leeds band make a real racket, and I mean that nicely..."
CD - Self Released - UNSTAB00RCD - £9.99
Coral Caves - Labyrinths Path
Dark and mysterious...this album slowly hypnotises you into it's funeral paced world...From the atmospheric Tenor and Alto Sax to the eerieness of Christos Pappas's vocals this mournful, yet fresh story brings to mind the doomier side of the Doors and perhaps a more folky version of a deathly opera. Excellent stuff.
CD - Self Released - CCLC001 - £7.99
Tercelvoice - Tercelvoice
Jumbo's Adam Gillison says "There's a gorgeous sound and production contained within these 9 songs that conjures up the same feelings I got when I saw Seattle bands crossing over from being un-signed garage bands to being signed up and getting access to studio resources they could only dream of. Strong songwriting and playing has created a wonderful tender warmth and wit that brings to mind Elliott Smith and Mark Eitzel. Highly Recommended."
LP - Self Released - TERCELP001 - £11.99
Mush - Ex-Communique
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "This extended E.P. cements a range of ideas way beyond it's 5 tracks... Its fuzzed out, playful approach channels the slacker of spirit of Pavement and Sebadoh to create something way beyond these perceived influences. Big shop fave."
EP - Self Released - MUSH001EP - £7.99
Nikk - The Way I Live / Brightest Star
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Within it's New-Wave/Post-Punk roots lies some catchy, honest songwriting which touches on love and loss. It reminds me a little of Elvis Costello's more tender moments. Well played and sung, I expect Nikk will be playing your town real soon! Check!"
CD SINGLE - Self Released - NKBBR1 - £4.99
Nowhere Brothers - Down Life Boulevard
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Bluesy American with country touches from these long distance singer songwriters who although lived geographically miles and miles apart they definitely are in the same space musically. A little night-time, whiskey-suppin' desert action going on here."
CD - Self Released - NBRO001 - £9.99
Ed Stones And The BD3 - This Is The Life
The follow-up to the self titled stomper from last year sees them treading similar themes...From their blues-y, cowboy punkish holla, to the indie-folk rockers yet they have a great mellow side too....Recommended.
CD - Self Released - BD3CD002X - £7.99
Saint Cole - Starchild / Diverse Intentions
Rave flavours mixed with old school warp fizz... very limited edition, so check now!!
2 x CD - Self Released - SCD011CD - £16.99
Lunar Sounds - The Void
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Superb E.P. by a self described all girl-band that hits us up with a shimmer of D.I.Y. greatness, going all out with indie sparkle and a memorable dazzle. Yep we like this 4 track E.P. and it manages to show off some great songwriting and playing within it's 4 cuts. Yep there are some recognisable influences but they've also carved out their own sound too. Look forward to hearing more and checking them out live."
CD EP - Self Released - LUNSOUNDX1 - £3.99
Construct - Implements EP
Giddy electronics spark up construct's mash up of techno and rave ready samples... home brewed synthesis migrating skyward - if you haven't, do!!
12" - Self Released - DRR0001 - £9.99
Ceiling Demons - Dual Sides
Metaphor-laden flows, philosophical taunts and subtly-spit musings all frazzling around a frame of ill-beats and samples (some Eastern influenced). A great example of the inventiveness of UK Hiphop right now. If you like 'Don't Talk To Strangers' or Chief Wigz insights then you'll love it!
CD - Self Released - CEILD001 - £4.99
Ed Stones And The BD3 - Cook Book
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "The 3rd outing from Ed Stones And The BD3 sees a dark twisted western theme rub nicely against some heavy blues rock....The boogie riffs, the chuggin' pace and fantastic prose is still there but the production and direction points towards an even bigger audience!! Radion peeps take note that these guyts are going all the way!"
CD - Self Released - BD3CD003X - £9.99
Swindells - Fear Is The Gun
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Brand new BANGING album of punk-rock riot from the ever essential Swindells. Gutteral vocal grunts run amokl over some massively memorable guitar riffage and percussion! With lyrics that'll not only kick up a stink but also make you think The Swindells are the perfect example of why punk rock has endured! Energetic, immediate 'in yer face' and highly recommended!"
CD - Self Released - SWIN001CD - £4.99
Coral Caves - Sometimes Shine
Local heroes Coral Caves walk the lines between lush, touching songwriting ala Echo And The Bunnymen and a slightly dark and gothic take on indie...Needless to say this 3 track E.P. is well worth checking out...
CD EP - Self Released - CPJ001 - £4.99
Loz Campbell - Behind Closed Doors
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Acoustic warmth and a knack for song craft and catchy hooks."
CD EP - Self Released - LOZCAM001 - £3.99
Minor Sailor - How Things Happen
Limited run of 250 CDs. Reykavik based folk-come-electro MINOR SAILOR creates vast swirling soundscapes encompassed by folk roots and ethereal sonic sounds.
CD - Self Released - MS001 - £10.99
Douga - Mono No Aware
Brilliant E.P. that delves fruitfully into all kinds of musicality from melodic harmony, psyched pop and progressive indie...All with oceans of warmth...The song structures bound along with an energy that electrifies and never fails to capture your attention. A GREAT start to this years listening! Recommended!
CD - Self Released - DOUGA001 - £5.99
Ella Janes - Leave It All Behind
There's a warm, blissful melancholy feel to the opening track that lends itself to the involving arrangements of Nick Drake which sets up this E.P. very nicely...Tender folk sounds wrapped in a flowing fragility that elevates Ella's vocals and songwriting to make her one to watch for sure....
CD EP - Self Released - EJ01CD - £4.99
Gullich - Gullich
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Fundementally this is Math-ish, Punk-ish rage n' groove but at an angular, post-rock/art-rock degree...And it's REALLY great! An 8 track slurp of satisfaction, a multi-pack gulp of amazingness. Check it out and PLAY IT LOUD!"
LP - Self Released - GULLI001 - £11.99
State Of Georgia - Roses And Swallows
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Lush contemporary pop songs with a dramatic indie sensibility that Georgina is so able to compose. Songs with meaning, fragile and gentle at times, powerful and forceful at others...Another great album with more great songwriting!"
CD - Self Released - ROSEWAL001 - £9.99
Katie Dean - You Should Know
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Woah! This takes no prisoners at all....Superb voice (Check), Superb band (Check), Superb, and most importantly, catchy songwriting (Check). As you can see I really enjoyed this promising debut...Even the production is fantastic! 6music take note!"
CD - Self Released - KATDEA001 - £3.99
Small Change Diaries - Lullabies For Cynics
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Roots 'n' Uke that uses folk and harmony to spin a fun modern folk sound that captures the pint-lifting swing of backroom music sessions and the joyfulness of Radio 2 playlists. Think early Mumford And Sons and you're in the ballpark! "
CD - Self Released - SCD003 - £9.99
Light Show - Propping Up The Bar
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Indie rock two tracker that gives you a taste of Light Shows frantic strummin' full on sound paired with a mellower song-writing style on 'Romance Abductor'"
CD SINGLE - Self Released - LS002PB - £2.99
Broken Flowers - Amaryllis
Great country sounds that give a folky, poppy feel..Excellent playing , compositions and vocals and fits well with the new country rock and pop around. They're also getting some great support slots so one's to watch.
CD EP - Self Released - BROK001 - £2.99
Solid Rock - York Street
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Uber catchy rock that brings to mind Tom Petty, Joe Jackson and reminds me of what great songwriting is all about... Top vocals and playing too... "
CD - Self Released - SR052012 - £6.99
Lauren Rycroft - Tide Of The Mind
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "This is something special... Folk, indie and pop collide to create a compelling 6 tracker!!! Catchy vocals and stellar song-writing..."
CD - Self Released - LAURYC001 - £4.99
Eskar - Zip It Shut
CD - Self Released - ESK001 - £7.99
Zeitgeist - Zeitgeist
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Some spectacular, classy and addictive output from this jazz trio based around piano, bass and drums. Great (infact superb) playing means this puts them up there with the cream of the UK Jazz crop (Polar Bear, Nat Birchall, Matthew Hallsall et al). It reminds me at times of Placebo, Marc Moulin and even mid-seventies library music on De Wolfe...Creative, hypnotic and recommended."
CD - Self Released - ZEIT001 - £9.99
Pimlican - Geht Enough / That Girl
Indie label R&B/Reggae hybrid that frames a poppy futuristic take on things. Part R&B, part pop with reggae samples.
CD SINGLE - Self Released - PIMLIC001CD - £2.99
Humble Scoundrel - Banger/Put Your Finger On It
Reminding me of early Faith No More and 'Upliftmofopartyplan' era Red Hot Chili Peppers with it's funky, percussive approach HS also mix groovy rock riffage with a bluesy bounce-out...Recorded at Eiger Studio's I reckon this 3 piece will be playing the Key Club in no time!
CD EP - Self Released - HUMBLE001 - £4.99
Gaye Device - Cutting Loose
More madness from the manic mind of wierd-tronica legend Gaye Device has hit the shop...Odd, strange but wonderful journey into electronics which has touches of house/dance but still is experimental in a way only Gaye Device can give...
CD - Self Released - GDCUT001 - £4.99
Spirit Of John - Rats
Honing their rough and ready sound to a tee we raise our glasses to the loose, ramshackle S.O.J. from country-fried slackness to tub-thumpin' stomp, these folks are more than your average bunch of whisky glass philosophers... country done gone wild!
LP - Self Released - GINLP001 - £9.99
Eye - Crushing Leaves
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "You know that futuristic feeling you get when sometimes you're listening to say, 60's psych bands like Silver Apples who used an almost proto-house music template and dance rhythms...Well Eye seem to do a similar thing, producing a far-flung hybrid or indie/leftfield/psychedelia warped by a far flung futuristism like electronica percussion without the electronica...This GROOVES and moves you with it's trippy percussive magic. Really really great!"
12" - Self Released - EYE002 - £6.99
Maia - Finite World E.P.
Another great release from a band that seem to be getting quite a lot of love from radio at the moment...4 tracks taking in folk, indie and harmonious, catchy vibes yet spun through an almost 60's haze yet definitely in the present. Recommended for sure and one's to watch!
CD EP - Self Released - CHOQUE001 - £4.99
Solid Rock - Four More
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Just like their name, this is solid rock for sure... Elements of boogie too. Perfectly played and able to sit easily amongst the greats like Tom Petty or even modern bands like The Killers!!!"
CD - Self Released - SR102013 - £3.99
Bratan/The Genius Of Germs - I Am Your Shadow
CASSETTE - Very special cassette that combines shronking out-there jams with passionate prose...Noisy and in your face yet it still has a sort of melodic dignity about it that doesn't scare you off, add to that the angry, absorbing spoken word rants and it should really be quite a scary journey but instead it sucks you in to a free-form world of poetic genius. Recommended.
EP - Self Released - GOGCASS001 - £4.99
Burning Hank - Seriously, It's Getting Us Down Now
12 tracks of songs that come heavily recommended indeed. It's an absolute gem that combines the fun and frolics of the Modern Lovers and Pavement into a more refined version of indie with folky and alt country splashes. With songs name checking how great Radio 4 is you know you're in great hands. A gem of of an album by local heroes.
CD - Self Released - HANK001 - £5.99
Happy Daggers - Get Yourself Together
Funky indie grooves that bounce along the same vibes as Sunshine Underground and other punk-funkers yet this could easily cross over to nu-funk too. With 2 nice remixes by Le Phreak and Secret Circuits this is a great 3 tracker full of summer sunshine fun.
CD SINGLE - Self Released - HAPDAG001 - £1.99
Tomartyrs - DMT EP
DMT has been produced by Richard Turvey (Blossoms/Coral etc). Side A: 1. DMT (4:17) 2. Friday's Child (3:20) Side B: 1. How I Used To Move (4.54) 2. The Sun Of Mid-September (3.33)
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "PRE-ORDER - VERY LIMITED PRESSING !!! Stunningly crafted guitar hypnotics, ear-worm vocals, perfect percussion and psyched-up song-writing. This will most probably be one of the best things you hear all year...It flickers with harmony, ideas, wild but accessible song-structures and with a feel good edge that's somehow warm and cool at the same time! Very Recommended! (and going straight in my record box)"
12" - Self Released - GBAK31200030 - £9.99
Engine - Cucumber Water
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Simmering with psychedelic space, vast soundscapes of pioneering production, perfect percussion and BEATS...Engine have opened up a psychic discussion with us, full of frenzied ideas, experimentation and sounds that MOVE US (in more ways than one)...Like The Beta Band, Caribou and Tame Impala before them, they're able to channel the past and tease out magical moments in the present to creat feet shuffling sounds and smile making harmonies that will hook you inside their vision. One of the best things I've heard all year and highly recommended!"
12" - Self Released - QR001 - £11.99
Dissociates - A Capital Idea
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Punk Rock in a 'Maximum Rock N Roll' style, but this isn't just a hark back to old school punk...This is all about the jumpin', memorable, sing-a-long with a message songwriting that drew a lot of us to punk in the first place. They write crafty catchy songs with a nicely crafted message booming on through! Bet they're great live too!"
LP - Self Released - DIS003 - £10.99
Red Pills - Landmines For Clowns
CD - Self Released - REDPILL003CD - £9.99
Jen Schande - 19 Songs For And Inspired By Velencia Chapter 19
A myriad of styles that gel together smoothly thanks to the passionate playing, with echoes of other era's poured into loosey based frameworks of everything from garage rock and grunge to delicate acoustic musings...It's an accomplished and rewarding album which on repeated listens gives up more and more of it's charm. Recommended.
CD - Self Released - JEN001CD - £4.99
Jen Schande - 19 Songs For And Inspired By Velencia Chapter 19
A myriad of styles that gel together smoothly thanks to the passionate playing, with echoes of other era's poured into loosey based frameworks of everything from garage rock and grunge to delicate acoustic musings...It's an accomplished and rewarding album which on repeated listens gives up more and more of it's charm. Recommended.
LP - Self Released - JEN001LP - £6.99
Declan Vink - Artificial Sunrise
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "There's a folk seam being mined throughout this indie blend, fluidly fiddling away though it's arrangements. Well written and performed songs that explore a few different styles but on the whole feel very much part of something special. Ones to watch."
CD EP - Self Released - VINK1 - £2.99
Indecision - Swing Those Hips
Gettin' plenty of air-play on 6 Music and 1Xtra, The Indecision are making some serious waves with their skanking grooves and off-beat up-strokes!
7" - Self Released - BLGR45015 - £4.99
Various Artists - Music Happens Here
Brilliant collection from Leeds College Of Music, focusing on lots of different styles and showing off the fact that LCM has been forming musicians of the highest calibre for years now...This is a multi genre'd treat packed with future stars. Particular favourite in the shop at the moment is Seb Forrest's 'You're Not So Special Now'...Once you've heard it you'll understand why.
CD - Self Released - LCM01CD - £9.99
Dexter Dextrous And The Fingersmiths -
Funky maximum blues-ridden indie bop that WILL make you race around the room to it's rhythmic riot yet it's got the lurking presence of an edgy, darker almost angry side to it too. A great 4 tracker!
CD EP - Self Released - DEXDEX001 - £4.99
Fighting Man - Sand On Diamond
Husky voiced songs of love, heartbreak and sorrow...Some nice instrumentation that often rocks out, and sometimes melts you away...Check!
CD - Self Released - FMCD001 - £7.99
Lanterns On The Lake - Lungs Quicken
Three Track CD - 1.Lungs Quicken, 2. Sapsorrow, 3. Cello Song. From the North East of England, Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. With starry songs and lustrous melody, this band carries notable references to the likes of Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Mazzy Star and Low. Since forming in 2008 Lanterns on the Lakes DIY approach to music has seen them self-record, self-produce and self-release two EPs The Starlight EP and Misfortunes & Minor Victories as well as recent single Lungs Quicken. THE NEW ALBUM CALLED "GRACIOUS TIDE, TAKE ME HOME" IS NOW RELEASED
CD SINGLE - Self Released - LOTL001CD - £4.99
Lanterns On The Lake - Starlight E.P.
Four Track E.P. - 1. My Shield, 2. If I Have Been Unkind, 3. In Starlight, 4. I Love You, Sleepyhead. From the North East of England, Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. With starry songs and lustrous melody, this band carries notable references to the likes of Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Mazzy Star and Low. Since forming in 2008 Lanterns on the Lakes DIY approach to music has seen them self-record, self-produce and self-release two EPs The Starlight EP and Misfortunes & Minor Victories as well as recent single Lungs Quicken. THE NEW ALBUM CALLED "GRACIOUS TIDE, TAKE ME HOME" IS NOW RELEASED
CD EP - Self Released - LOTL002CD - £4.99
Lanterns On The Lake - Misfortunes And Minor Victories E.P.
Four Track E.P. - 1. A Kingdom, 2. Giants, 3. There's A Light In Your Home, 4. You Need Better. From the North East of England, Lanterns on the Lake play a sparkly blend of cinematic post-pop. With starry songs and lustrous melody, this band carries notable references to the likes of Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire, Mazzy Star and Low. Since forming in 2008 Lanterns on the Lakes DIY approach to music has seen them self-record, self-produce and self-release two EPs The Starlight EP and Misfortunes & Minor Victories as well as recent single Lungs Quicken. THE NEW ALBUM CALLED "GRACIOUS TIDE, TAKE ME HOME" IS NOW RELEASED
CD EP - Self Released - LOTL003CD - £4.99
Jacobean Ruff - Returning To me
Oooohh!! This is a lovely combo of indie-folk songwriting, gorgeously lush female vocals and all wonderfully orchestrated and composed into building, layered songs..The playing is great too (you can tell we like this). Recommended and ones to watch.
CD - Self Released - JR001 - £3.99
Mother's Auxillary - Winter E.P.
Recently this happened to work it's way onto the shop soundsystem which brought about a steady roll of 'asks' and made pleasantly surprised us. It's a moody mix of thematics, acoustica, acidic folk and spirited arrangements with added sampling to give it an electronica feel. Recommended.
CD - Self Released - MACD001 - £4.99
March Violets - Made Glorious
LIMITED SIGNED INSERTS - What's not to love about this brilliant new album from Goth legends 'The March Violets'. Dark yet groovy drum patterns that perfectly pulse away, based around their classic new-wave/gothic 80's sound they've lost none of their song-writing magic and they've come up with an album that fits totally into today's contemporary indie dark-wave/cold-wave sounds. This my friends is the foundations upon which it was all built. Also comes with a bunch of excellent tasteful remixes too! Recommended.
2 x CD - Self Released - MARCHV001X - £12.99
Middleman - Counterstep
After years of grafting they've got their sound to a fine art...Exciting, sing-a-long, meaningful and full of joy! A kind of hip-hop hybrid that fuses rock/indie and elements of dance with passionate lyricism. They've come up with, in my opinion, their best release yet! Recommended.
LP - Self Released - MIDDLEMANLP003 - £19.99
Various Artists - MW - Droozed On The Medium Wave (Vol 3)
Hand Printed Sleeve. Subtitled 'While You Were Sleeping Volume 3'. Another fantastic mix from the ever mysterious .MW. Balearic beaut's and psyched-out soulful bliss. A real journey through what must be a cracking record collection and a perfect CD for BBQ's and summer (if we get one or not). Highly Recommended.
CD - Self Released - MW001 - £8.99
Roger Davies - Local Radio
Another winner from our Roger...Seriously great tales and stories, musings and thoughts on everything from Pubs, Rock n Roll, Remembrance Day the Tour D'Yorkshire and of course local radio all done in Rogers warm, funny yet moving style! Fast becoming a local legend he's really great live too! Recommended.
CD - Self Released - RD12 - £9.99
Red Pills - Northern Rock
Concept albums tend to be a bit thin on the ground nowerdays so it's refreshing to hear The Red Pills modern take on this once loved genre. 15 songs that map out the life of capitalism and the greed and poverty that balances so precariously...It tells the story through a power-pop/rock framework. Touches of the Who and Kinks with a nod towards punk too. Check.
CD - Self Released - NORTHERN001 - £9.99
Various Artists - Orgreave Justice
Stunning 33 Track compilation supporting the Orgreave Truth And Justice Campain. Some brilliant bands and artists including amongst MANY others Billy Bragg, Chumbawamba, Blossoms, BlackLamps, TV Smith, Jon Langford, Chris T-T etc etc Musically it ranges from agit-pop, punk, folk, indie rock and more but it's protest songs a-plenty and some dynamite passion that's for sure. Recommended!
2 x CD - Self Released - ORJU001 - £9.99
Hayley Gaftarnick - Circles
From the first cut 'Turn To Stone' you know this is going to be something special...And this collection of heartbreakers, ballads and musical musings sure is special. Built around Hayleys lush, strong vocalism and incredible band it's a funky, soulful journey through acoustic on the upbeat and pop on the downbeat. Very Recommended and I expect this to be massive by the end of 2015 as it knock the spots off some of the major label acts that attempt this kind of stuff!
CD - Self Released - HAYGAF001 - £9.99
Philip Cockerham - Waiting For The Age Of Reason
This brilliantly realised folk album seems to pick up on the multitude of folk styles to create a hotpot of flavours...From the politics and wit of Billy Bragg, Nic Jones et al to the new stylings of the current crop like the Unthanks or Imagined Village...It totally traverses the old and new yet Philip has his own style and take on things too...even a nod to Colin Blunstone's beautiful harmonies...Spot on stuff.
CD - Self Released - PC001 - £7.99
Philip Cockerham - Janglebuddy
Philip's latest proves yet again that the man has a knack of turning observations into some mighty memorable tunes...Charismatic and powerful with an armoury of hooky guitar licks Philip's conjured up a more than worthy successor to his previous gem 'Waiting For The Age of Reason'. This time he's got some help from his musical friends...A brilliant slice of folk music's past. present and future...Recommmended.
CD - Self Released - PC002 - £7.99
People In Airports - Beats Ahoy
Spot on blast of new wave influenced goodness...It brings to mind Joe Jackson et al with a nice slice of power-pop excitement. A great debut well worth checking.
CD - Self Released - PIA001 - £5.99
Cottonwoolf - Coming Up Roses
Witin the lovely packaging (it's a folded up hexagon) lies a sophisticated 2 track gem. It holds your attention with a bristling folk-edged charm that brings to mind Michael Head And The Strands (remember them?) or perhaps Wild Beasts / Villagers. Excellent stuff that left me wanting to track down more...
CD - Self Released - COTWOL001 - £1.99
Los Trasgos Muertos - Los Trasgos Muertos
Tweaking the 70's rock freak in me, this at times, is a heavy blues rockin' riffage strewn romp with 60's garage fuzz undertones and at others this is just plain smooth gliding...Perfectly pitched this Manc band certainly put the 'Chest Hair' into Manchester yet it's fantastically creative, mixing up psych-y vibes, warm AOR production with top vocalism and musicianship! You can I tell I really like this can't you? Can't wait to see them live! Recommended.
CD EP - Self Released - LTM001EP - £4.99
P. R. Haughton - Blues
Accomplished 14 tracker that shows off the talent and styles of this well respected local bluesman. Often seen playing the Grove and elsewhere P.R. Haughton comes heavy with some immersive blues that ripples with straight up grooviness, sliding and bending up a storm. Peter's voice lends itself perfectly to the Mississippi magic with his blues twang and warmth. Great guitar playing and great vocals...What more do you want? A great debut.
CD - Self Released - PRH001CD - £9.99
ZX+ - Sickly
Often my favourite listen's come from solitary visions like this. Stephen Evan's compositions were also performed, recorded, produced and pushed by him, lending a person vision to this emotional, fun-loing, ambitious slab of wax. Playful, often psychedelic glimpse sit next to straight ahead raw catchiness. Hat's off to him. This is a recommended record of one man's imagination, and I bet we will be hearing more from him soon! Reminds me a bit of Chris TT and even Deerhoof.
LP - Self Released - PRRI - £9.99
Roger Davies - Songs In Plain English
An original local folk hero, our Roger is a total delight...Crafting some incredible folk songs that are intimately tied to local places, this comes recommended.
CD - Self Released - RD006 - £9.99
Roger Davies - Northern Trash
More Yorkshire folk with Roger, lifting us up with some really clever and sometimes moving observations. If you've not seen him live around these parts then you should definately check him out...Although any one of his albums (finally in stock at Jumbo) should let you see what's in store.
CD - Self Released - RDNT001 - £9.99
Jacobean Ruff - Sunlight
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "If I were to pin down what I like most about J.R. so much I'd say that it's because they create such dramatic energy within such a loose, playfulness...Another Juxtaposition would be a kind of powerful prettiness that permeates their songs. It's an accomplished, sophisticated mini album enhanced by great playing, production, vocals and some mighty impressive ideas..One's to watch and recommended for sure!"
CD - Self Released - JR002 - £4.99
Vendettas - Long Island Iced Tea
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Really enjoyed this 2 track CD...Showing off their songwriting with a combo of rhythm & Blues influenced modern freakbeat/garage/new-wave paired with a memorable, touching ballad about growing up in a working class area...Spot on lyrics, spot on vocals and spot on band! One's to watch!"
CD SINGLE - Self Released - VENDET001EP - £2.99
D Courtney - Succinct
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "The fertile musical mind of Mr Courtney has produced another release of psyched-up new-wave sounds....And boy is this self release brilliant! With warm sounding experiments in production that cross-over into pop and rock with a home studio feel but with the imagination to take it to another place. I get the sense that a lot of fun was had making this and to me it contains all the right elements to be a future private pressed classic! Imagine the Beta Band jamming with Messathetics label and you're half way there..."
LP - Self Released - ERLP022015 - £11.99
Cara Hammond - Ray
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Cara has a real talent in not only writing some super soulful songs, but also her voice - and the band she's got together - are fantastic! I wouldn't be surprised it I see her on 'Later with Jools Holland' soon! Recommended jazz/soul brilliance!"
CD - Self Released - CARHAM001 - £6.99
Return To Aljustrel - Tell The People I'm Not Coming Down
From the easy glide grooves and the folk-rock touches you can tell straight away that this isn't going to be like your run of the mill album...What sets it apart from the current crop is that it seems to tastefully pick out the warm, almost progressive hooks of the 70's rock and pop scene and beams it forward into a contemporary indie rock album. Recommended.
CD - Self Released - RTA001 - £6.99
Michael J Hex - Johnny Horse
Skuzzed up, lo-fi avant-rock that slides in the sleu of many a Pavement/Sebadoh/Swell Maps tune... This is veritably enigmatic and thoroughly wayward... And super rare. In short: fire!
CD - Self Released - NF1996CD - £10.99
Calls - Lost Art Of Romance
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "There are elements of baggy era Mad-chester, Brit-pop and up-to-date indie rock here on this one track calling card of indie goodness. Check!"
CD EP - Self Released - ARL0011801 - £0.99
Gee Sunray - Take It Easy Cheesy
Local busking legend takes us on a trip around his mind with his take on dance mixed with rock, Includes his busking hit 'Leeds Life'.
CD EP - Self Released - SUNRAY002 - £4.99
Sunwolf - Beyond The Sun
Passionate post-rock that slowly goes up and at em' with a lurching, slow lumber into drum thudding, guitar strumming epicness!
CD EP - Self Released - SUNW001 - £4.99
Tag Team Preacher - Sell It To Me
We're feeling the story-telling / 70's new-wave and contemporary indie vibe.
CD EP - Self Released - TAGT001 - £3.99
Heir - When The Lights Went Out
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Accomplished songwriting and a flair for poppy, harmony laden songs that bring to mind bands like Glass Caves and Skinny Living, these guys are great! Radio-land take note...These guys will go far!"
CD EP - Self Released - HEIR001 - £4.99
Michael J Hex - This Hiss Explosion
Succinctly summarised by the album's title: this is an explosion of indie-psych hiss straight from the bowels of a Tascam 4 track... Skuzzed up, lo-fi avant-rock that slides in the sleu of many a Pavement/Sebadoh/Swell Maps tune... This is veritably enigmatic and thoroughly wayward... And super rare. In short: fire!
CD - Self Released - NF002CD - £10.99
Whatevers - Art & Sex
My Oh My!!! What fantastic album is this? Layers of indie led lovability...This pinches out the whole musical stem creating some wonderful triumphs married faithfully to deft lyricism. This reminds me of Belle And Sebastian's debut, not musically but more in that it's full of possibilities, passion and promise. It's gopt a real D.I.Y. feel to it without at all being lo-fi, and it seems at ease travesing indie-rock/new wave and leftfield sensibilities. Very recommended and straight on the JUMBO playlist!
CD - Self Released - WHAT001 - £4.99
Clare Kelly - Elusive Yusef
Dreamy, soulful and at times dramatic...This excellently produced 3 tracker steps between leftfield pop and soul and it's covered with jazzy and electronic elements that bubble under some great vocals from Clare. A great look at things to come.
CD - Self Released - ELUSEF001 - £3.99
Those Delta Wolves - Fire Is Spreading
Phew! Some heavy-osity on offer here...Like being taken out for drink by the local biker gang, this gets real raucous and wild!! Pitched between blues rock boogie and a sort of metal/punk groove that's reminiscent of Danzig it'll leave you breathless and frighten your neighbours but man, you're gonna want to see em' live! Recommended.
CD EP - Self Released - TDW001 - £3.99
First Principle - DC Hero
Storming punk metal pop shannanaghans!! Super catchy to the max, this 2 tracker will have you shouting along in no time!! If you like your music fast, furious with a sence of fun then this will be your bag for sure!
CD SINGLE - Self Released - DCH140114 - £3.99
Roger Davies - The Yorkshire Songwriter
If you don't know it already by now, we're MASSIVE fans of Roger. He's a local folk hero with international appeal and this double CD compiles both earlier albums 'Northern Trash' and 'The Busker' as a double CD so it's the perfect place to check him out. Superb songwriting that manages to be funny, charming and also poignant too. He even manages to hook-up with the Brighouse And Rastrick band on one of the tracks. Highly Recommended.
2 x CD - Self Released - RD08 - £14.99
Shatner - Thirteen O'Clock
CD - Self Released - SUB002 - £7.99
Patrick Craig - It Will Get Better
Fans of Chris TT and I am Kloot will dig this magic mix of passionate songwriting and clever tunes.
EP - Self Released - PATCRA001 - £2.99
Zealous Doxy - Zealous Doxy
Incredible debut from this local duo, blending acid folk and roots music into an involving evolution of '60s/'70s folk and modern magnificence. If you love it sassy then this is for you...Based around a stripped down sound of banjo and lush vocals, it will appeal to fans of Bonnie Dobson, First Aid Kit and the weirder side of folk/roots. Highly Recommended.
CD - Self Released - ZDOX001 - £4.99
Philip Cockerham - Running Man
This, in my opinion, the best album so far by Philip is a prime example of his powerful songwriting skills. At times forceful, at others moving but all very much brilliantly crafted in a contemporary folk style. It's strong roots lie in the last 50 years of folk, with strong politics (personal and societal) and a story-telling form that's warm and familiar without ever being shmaltzy...If you don't know Mr. Cockerham by now then you soon will...He's gonna be one of our best known folkies before long. Highly Recommended.
CD - Self Released - PHILC001 - £11.99
Issimo - If You Know How (Cassette)
CASSETTE WITH DOWNLOAD - B-Side is the official house remix by Simon Firth - Vibrant, bouncy and with suitably nice horn section htese guys add up to some appealling indie pop/rock that makes me want to see them live. Lively and great!
EP - Self Released - ISSIM001 - £3.99
Dexter Dextrous And The Fingersmiths - The Enforcer E.P.
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "4 tracks of funk/soul on this great E.P. that brings to mind blaxploitation films such as 'Shaft' and 'Superfly' crossed with the fab funk sounds of Daptone Records and other modern labels...We got some impressive big band instrumentation (horn heaven) and some real powerful sounds radiating from this and it sure sounds great on vinyl...Bet they're great live too!"
12" - Self Released - DEX00112 - £4.99
Ben Buddy Slack And Siobhan Donnelly - Shallow Roots
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Stripped down into a perfect form of delicate vocals and fiddle/guitar this is a real roots-y affair which pricks up our ears with it's dark tenderness and forces you to listen. A great team-up with Siobhans gorgeous vocals complimenting Ben's husky, deep tones. Check!"
CD - Self Released - BBSSD001 - £4.99
Lyrical Alliance - Piffy Clyro
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Another hot joint from a local crew. Lyrical Alliance combine positive, powerful and raw lyricism spat convincingly over some fresh, sick beats and samples!! It's a passionate peek into not just the top notch local hiphop scene but also to the problems, struggles and, in the case of these guys, the solutions to the grind of everyday life. Check!"
CD - Self Released - LAPC001 - £4.99
Bearfoot Beware - World Owes You Nowt
I'm a bit of a fan so was eager to hear this new long-player and guess what? The waiting has sure paid off big time! This comes together like a savage sonic kick to the speakers...A manic meld of flipped out percussion, zappy guitars and angry, jerky energy...Oh and those VOCALS!!! Behind the sparks there lies a fire-starting lyrical specialness and poetic flare too! Recommended!
CD - Self Released - VOCCP001 - £7.99
Oliver Pinder - Island Rain
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Effortlessly blending acoustics and electronics into a lush, warm and dreamy sound this is built upon great songwriting....Oliver's soulful approach makes this a real treat to listen to, it's harmony laden feel and knack at moving you makes me think that it won't be long before he's a household name! Very Recommended and one to watch!"
CD - Self Released - OLIVPIN001 - £4.99
Oliver Pinder - Island Rain
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Effortlessly blending acoustics and electronics into a lush, warm and dreamy sound this is built upon great songwriting....Oliver's soulful approach makes this a real treat to listen to, it's harmony laden feel and knack at moving you makes me think that it won't be long before he's a household name! Very Recommended and one to watch!"
12" - Self Released - OLIVPIN00112 - £9.99
Andy Taft - Think For Me
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "I'm willing to bet that Andy will make it all the way. His songwriting is incredibly smooth with lyricism so heartfelt that takes you up and down through love and heart-break or implores you to smile, with production that brilliantly ekes out his bands musicanship and soulful vocals. If you dig blue-eyed soul of the likes of Kenny Thomas, Steely Dan and even Ned Doherty then this is most definitely in the ball-park. Sunshine grooves that will be picked up by radio in no time!"
CD - Self Released - TAFT003 - £9.99
EXP - Remarkable/Unremarkable
Come with superb booklet and artwork by Martin Lovegrove.
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Ok then, where to begin?...This is thought-provoking and philosophical, melancholy at times, positive and uplifting at others, introspective, retrospective, futuristic and fresh...Lyrically and musically it's a prime example of graft and understanding what makes a great loop, using samples and beats to great effect and tastefully sound-tracking the spits and flows. I'd say this is one of the best releases to come from the West Yorkshire hiphop scene ever, clever, deep it's an all round aural romp that somehow manages to be enlightening and entertaining in equal measures...EXP provides us with an overview of his life, thoughts and efforts without at all being bragg-y, boast-y or big-headed which makes me truly believe we're gonna hear a lot more in the future! Excellent!"
CD - Self Released - EXPCD2017 - £11.99
Ben Buddy Slack - Miserabelia
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "An emotional Odyssey through the themes of depression, loneliness and melancholy, and a very self aware album this is. Ben is best known for his band Blind Dead McJones output of blues rock but this is a fragile leap into tender and delicate territory. Heartfelt, revealing and all the better for it!"
CD - Self Released - BBS015 - £5.99
Track And Field - You Are Home E.P.
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "This 4 track E.P. of well written (some great lyrics on offer here) and brilliantly played reminds me of the feel and passion of the early Dischord Records releases with it's switched on energy and leftfield approach to punk/indie-rock. Without feeling stretched or over produced it has a rawness that points to a seriously great live band too! More please!"
7" EP - Self Released - TAF0017 - £5.99
Keith Davies - Re-Animate
Matal mania easily on par with System of a Down. Stoming, take no prisioners stuff!
CD - Self Released - KEITH002CD - £6.99
Fold - Written In The Sky
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Superb 4 Tracker by a band we've been tipping for a long time! They're already on the radar of 6music and through their graft and talent they've side-stepped the PR company hype and struck out on their own to create a slinky super-tight mix of jazz and funk instrumentation played with real talent and combined it with some darn fresh jazz-oetry and rapping positivity. There's a persuasive deep message running round the fresh vibes and I can heavily recommend this EP. "
12" - Self Released - FOLDFM110EP - £9.99
Canning - 21st Century Water
Psyched up, beat flecked indie experimentalism... It's an idle indie dreamer but it's still a surfed up melodic mover... Fire!
CD - Self Released - GJ004CD - £10.99
Buddy Wolf - That Rock 'n' Roll Feeling
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Frantic action that conjurs up both new-wave snottiness ala Undertones and the real neo-rockabilly feel of early Stray Cats...Bet they're great live too! 2 tracks that's have you boppin'!"
CD EP - Self Released - BUDWOLF001 - £2.99
Zeitgeist Zero - Ghosts Of Victory
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Another delve into the deliciously dark world of 'Z.Z.'. Mixing up gothic rock, cyber and cabaret elements into a really suductive and sure of itself release which goes to demonstrate why they're one of the best bands on the Goth scene at the moment. They casually side-step the trap of echoing the past and stride towards the future with well played and sung engaging songs full of moody charm...Gothic brilliance!"
CD - Self Released - ZZMCD004 - £9.99
Zeitgeist Zero - Ghosts Of Victory
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Another delve into the deliciously dark world of 'Z.Z.'. Mixing up gothic rock, cyber and cabaret elements into a really suductive and sure of itself release which goes to demonstrate why they're one of the best bands on the Goth scene at the moment. They casually side-step the trap of echoing the past and stride towards the future with well played and sung engaging songs full of moody charm...Gothic brilliance!"
LP - Self Released - ZZMLP004 - £19.99
EXP - Remarkable/Unremarkable
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Ok then, where to begin?...This is thought-provoking and philosophical, melancholy at times, positive and uplifting at others, introspective, retrospective, futuristic and fresh...Lyrically and musically it's a prime example of graft and understanding what makes a great loop, using samples and beats to great effect and tastefully sound-tracking the spits and flows. I'd say this is one of the best releases to come from the West Yorkshire hiphop scene ever, clever, deep it's an all round aural romp that somehow manages to be enlightening and entertaining in equal measures...EXP provides us with an overview of his life, thoughts and efforts without at all being bragg-y, boast-y or big-headed which makes me truly believe we're gonna hear a lot more in the future! Excellent!"
LP - Self Released - EXPLP2017 - £15.99
Cosmic Jet Crash - Hot Vibrations
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Scuzzy, sleazy rawk n' rollin', fuzz n' shove love and drop-out boogie brilliance!!! Garage blasts of hooky, mucky feet-shufflers and the second release I've heard (and loved) from this bunch of psych-y primitive futurists! Ooooh they make me wanna get down! Recommended!"
CD - Self Released - COSJET2017CD - £9.99
Gale - Taking The Fifth
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Local legend Gale offers up another tasty treat of cover versions (done in his own original style) and self penned marvels. Floating around the kind of Gothic/New-wave universe this bridges 80's New Romantism with 2020 synth-y pop to great effect. 5 albums in and there's no stopping him. Next stop world domination!"
CD - Self Released - MDMA52018 - £7.99
Luke Spillane - Flight Of The Butterfly
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Spinning on a motorik axis, Luke produces another far-out delve into electronics and new-wave psyche...Jammed out gems and a stream of semi-spoken vocals, Luke states on the first track 'I Am Challenging You' and we can't argue with that, this is weird and wild outsider music that sometime sounds like Ozric Tentacles and at others Can or Joy Division, Check!"
CD - Self Released - LUKSPIL001 - £6.99
Kumiko - Speak / Easy
Thoughtful, confident and VERY special...This is a 5 track love letter to your ears that gorgeously combines elements of jazz, indie-slackness and beautifully imagined instrumentation with thoughtful lyrics and fantastic female vocals...There's a lush pace to all this that's really free too...One's to watch and I expect big things..Recommended!
CD - Self Released - SELF38 - £4.99
Keith Davies - Electogenesis
Hard rocking metal that brings to mind Pantera or Slipknot. Tough and brill.
CD - Self Released - KEITH001CD - £3.99
The Horn The Hunt - The Last Winter (Book & Download)
Wonderful 40 page book of colour prints and an 8 track download...This is a fantastic, visionary idea. The beautiful book of prints really has some stunning photographs combined with wonderful poetic lyrics...Add to that the download of drifty, ghostly songs and you have something really special...Recommended.
EP - Self Released - THTHBOOK001 - £14.99
Simeon Walker - Mono
Artwork By Gregory Euclide / Mixed And Mastered by Andrew Glassford
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Stunning, subtle and far from simple. This is ambient piano magic that leads ones mind into melancholy moods, mellow memories and give you space to drift away. It gets better and better every listen and essential if you dig the new neo-classical movement. 8 tracks that leave you hungry to repeat...."
LP - Self Released - SIM001 - £19.99
Controls - Nowhere
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Solid indie rock that takes in all sorts of influences, from jangly pop, power pop, slack-core and even, with the acoustic version of 'I Can't Stand' some lovely psych folk. If this is a taste of what's to come then it's a great debut. "
CD EP - Self Released - CONT001CD - £1.99
Broken Flowers - So Many Shadows
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Taking influences from Country, Rock and Americana tinged pop the new 6 tracker ticks all the right Bob Harris boxes...Expect to hear big things soon. "
CD EP - Self Released - BROFLOW001 - £4.99
Post War Glamour Girls - Live At St. Austin's (+CD)
Live and direc'... Shop compadres, and local indie rawwwk stalwarts Post War Glamour Girls dish out some serious riffage on their latest LIVE outing... If you haven't, do!
LP - Self Released - PHOPHSR003 - £14.99
Blackmeatrader - Proximity
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Gasps of terror emanate from Jumbo as the new Blackmeatrader CD's drops...More harsh outlaw oddness with a magic burnt-out bizarro edge. This is heavy, twisted and shocking stuff from a manic mind of fertile fright...If you dig Throbbing Gristle or experimental noise you'll LOVE it!"
CD - Self Released - DV006 - £4.99
Jake And The Jellyfish - Long In Winters
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Belting upbeat boots and braces punk with that delicious Jellyfish ska-shuffle pace that jumps along nicely with pop-punk melodies. Lyrically it's spot on and certainly another welcome addition to their already impressive flow of releases. Recommended."
CD - Self Released - SPRUM002CD - £8.99
Gale - Shiny Shiny (Venus In Furs)
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Very recommended dark delight which takes the Velvet's classic and gives it a gothic twist... A whispered dance and electronic treat!!!"
CD EP - Self Released - MDM2016 - £1.99
Cosmic Jet Crash - Stun Raid on Planet X
Jumbo's Rebecca Jane says "Recorded in analogue, and sounding great for it! Stabby sounds nodding between punk, psych and straight up rock. Sounds right outta the 70s. GREAT!"
CD - Self Released - COSM001CD - £9.99
JTR & Nick Drinkwater - Costanza
Jumbo's Rebecca Jane says "Joint collaberation between the northern pair, they've been independently writing and producing their debut album in Leeds. Think north alt. hip hop meets and acoustic guitar."
CD - Self Released - JTR001CD - £4.99
Jake And The Jellyfish - Long In Winters
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Belting upbeat boots and braces punk with that delicious Jellyfish ska-shuffle pace that jumps along nicely with pop-punk melodies. Lyrically it's spot on and certainly another welcome addition to their already impressive flow of releases. Recommended."
LP - Self Released - IL002LP - £13.99
Captain Of The Lost Waves - Hidden Gems / Chapter 1
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "9 tracks of folk-tinged triumph enhanced by some choice spoken word samples and noises. This is but one element of an impressive package that combines thoughtful prose with some fantastic artwork, leaving you feeling like you're holding something really special in your hands. Some seriously great tunes to explore. If you dig Wild Beasts or any of the new breed of British folk then this comes highly recommended!"
CD - Self Released - BBC00216 - £9.99
Das Hund - For Freedom
Limited Signed Copies
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "The perfect blend of soundscapes (dubbed and synthetic, droozy and leftfield) and poetry/spoken word that brings a thoughtful, insightful touch of class. As it flows along it dips you under it's grooves and uses vocals both harmonious and atonal to add contrast to the word paintings that it conjurs up..And I do love the prose! Serifina Steer on synth duties too. Recommended and if you dig King Missile or Negativeland then you'll dig this too!"
LP - Self Released - DASHU001 - £19.99
Forbidden Music - Formus 003
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "More from this mysterious outfit formed, by the looks of it, from an imaginative seam of musical experiences. The clues I get from the music are that they firstly write great songs to an extent you can tell they've had plenty of practice, secondly they can certain play and record well enough to think they're possibly well known and thirdly they're not afraid to experiment with everything from electronics to spaced out production. From previous releases I couldn't tell whether or not their stuff was a long lost rarity from post-punk's past but this seems to have a foot very much planted in the present...But still. This has a deepness that stands up to repeat listening but the mystery, I guess, still continues...Recommended."
LP - Self Released - FORMUS003 - £19.99
Hoodoo Operators - Do You Hoodoo?
The answer is yes if this cracking vinyl release of their EPs is anything to go by! Slinking around rootsy blues and hokum with playful panache, this record is an instant hit with staff and customers alike...a turn of gritty groove and honky covered blues. It's a winner!!
LP - Self Released - HOODOO1LP - £11.99
DJ Agent M. - Uncanny
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Impassioned, direct and thoughtful lyricism atop soulful beats... Check it out!"
CD - Self Released - DJACD004 - £4.99
Vanessa Forero - From The Uproar
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Pop smashers with an organic instrumental sensibility... Uke-y, loosey, poppy... MELODIC FIRE!!!"
CD - Self Released - VANFORE001 - £4.99
18th Star - In The City
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Proggy, Jazzy, very listenable electro-experimentation mastered by the legendary Matt Carlton! This 2 tracker delves into trance-y psychedelia and creates a stereophonic haze!"
CD EP - Self Released - 18CITYCD - £4.99
Poppy Rose - Poppy Rose EP
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Sparse and subtle instrumentation accented by some seriously emotive melodies... Take note!"
CD - Self Released - POP002CDEP - £4.99
Cosmic Jet Crash - Mainline Repeater
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Komische flavoured joy and ripplings of early (Psychocandy-era Jesus and Mary Chain) make this one riotously raucous record... Take note!"
CD - Self Released - COSMICJ001CD - £4.99
Mik Artistik's Ego Trip - Alive
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Tenacious poetics and a bona fide punk aesthetic meld magnificently on Mik's latest long player... Take note!"
2 x CD - Self Released - MIK004CD1 - £14.99
Jupiter Sounds - Dark Days on Earth (Cassette)
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Cassette-fresh analog blissers that feel fine tuned and holistically though through."
CD SINGLE - Self Released - JUPS002 - £4.99
Analog Bombs - Lower State of Consciousness
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "You can't go wrong with Analog Bombs hot rockin' ska punk magic... It'll make you jump up, it'll make you happy but beneath the fun lies some serious thoughtful messages."
CD - Self Released - ANBO001 - £7.99
Rumjig - Rumjig
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Sizzling sounds that bring to mind the jazzy triphop of Moloko, the playful jazz of Paloma Faith and nu-funk/jazz elements of Schema... This pop/jazz hybrid is cool as hell with a whooping 8 tracks to keep you grooving... Love the female vocals, love the musicianship... Check!"
12" - Self Released - BBS004LP - £10.99
Harriets - The Harriets - EP
A Plethora of influences seeping into this 4-track EP, packing all your surfing psych needs with fine fine song writing.
CD EP - Self Released - HARHAROO1 - £2.49
Sandra's Wedding - Northern Powerhouse
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Tender twee-pop for all you angsty janglers out there... Get this now if you dig the love-lorn laconicism of The Violent Femmes, Talulah Gosh, C86 etc..."
CD - Self Released - SANWED001 - £9.99
Steve Gardner + the Mission Express - Bathed in Comfort
When the stars align, great things happen and when Steve met Chuck Prophet, we got a real English-centric Amaricana crossover going on... like The Meckons it had real country twang and English Wit!
CD - Self Released - TACO001CD - £8.99
Steve Gardner + the Mission Express - Bathed in Comfort
When the stars align, great things happen and when Steve met Chuck Prophet, we got a real English-centric Amaricana crossover going on... like The Meckons it had real country twang and English Wit!
LP - Self Released - TACO001LP - £18.99
Santino - Big Swirl
Picture Disc - Swirl
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Soulful blend of modern pop and Nu-Funk. Already selling fast this self released EP has elements of P-Funk, R&B, smooth electronics and a sweet charm. Think sunshine laden summer daze and happy times, Santino looks to be an up and coming pop hero so watch this space."
12" - Self Released - SANEP01 - £9.99
Psychedelic Meat Trader - Burnt Edge Stories
LIMITED - Hand Painted Cover
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Off the map mania from the artist formally known as Black Meat Trader...Psychedelic bad trips, Musique Concrete and D.I.Y. madness doesn't come close to describing this crazed, demented, scary mind-melder but brilliant if you like that kind of thing. It's the aural equivalent of dropping acid then watching Cannibal Holocaust whilst wearing virtual reality goggles! Ooooofff! "
CD EP - Self Released - DVAL06 - £4.99
Chris Berry - Long Hard Road
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Mixing up pop'n' roll, rhythm and blues grooves and pub-rock raunch into a feel good album of singalongs and feet-shufflers. We of course have great voclas and songwriting from Chris, backed up by some tight talented musicians with the legendary Snake Davis on Sax duty...Check!"
CD - Self Released - CBM001 - £9.99
Chris Berry - Long Hard Road
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Mixing up pop'n' roll, rhythm and blues grooves and pub-rock raunch into a feel good album of singalongs and feet-shufflers. We of course have great voclas and songwriting from Chris, backed up by some tight talented musicians with the legendary Snake Davis on Sax duty...Check!"
LP - Self Released - CBMLP001 - £16.99
Silver Reserve - Silver Reserve
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Simply superb in so many ways, from the beautiful songwriting, lyricism and harmonious vocals which reflect a sweet joyfulness yet sometimes bitter note of melancholy to the artful playing and song-construction it's easy to think you've stumbled across something really special. It's a cut above in so many ways and easily accessible enough to be the 'next big thing'. If you dig Fleet Foxes or Wild Beasts then you'd be in the same ballpark, this is something VERY special. Highly Recommended."
CD - Self Released - SILRES001X - £9.99
8Mana - Sorry Julia
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Purposeful, expansive, mind messing electronica that side-steps introversion and noodling and reaches out first to thirsty ears and then to dancing feet and open minds. Glitch, sample-led 'fonk n' beats', psyched-out synth and ambience and a pulsing off-kilter boogie all frame this recommended release! Bravo! More please!"
LP - Self Released - MANA001 - £10.99
Harriets - The Hangers On / Celandine (LIMITED SIGNED COPIES)
Pre-Release Out on 29/07/17 (the band themselves will be playing an instore on that day too).
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "The Harriets are fast proving to be a dynamic local outfit capable of writing uber catchy songs (so catchy that they've won over the public when busking their own material). This single is another reason why we think they'll soon be everyone's favourite new band too."
CD SINGLE - Self Released - HARRIET002 - £1.99
Lence - Set The Pace
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Slick flows punching way above this self produced gem's weight. The man comes with real heat, meeting everything that comes his way with some well crafted lyricism. Add to that the blazing beats that accompany and you've got a winning formula and prime example of the West Yorkshire HipHop/Grime scene. This local ain't no yokel and all that hard work is paying off like this CD is going off! Check!"
CD - Self Released - LEN001CD - £5.99
Astraluna - The Pass of Storms
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Ethereal, delicately delivered folk with a romantic focus on the immensity of nature... Heavy with lush harmonies and plinking, gauzy strings: this cultivates an atmosphere all of its own. If you haven't, do!"
CD - Self Released - AST001 - £10.99
Anita Collins - Surfacing
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Folk tinged singer songwriter with an almost poppy feel to it..The lyricism, sometimes uplifting other times melancholy, is served well with the great voclas and playing. Light, poppy but with hidden depths. Check!"
CD - Self Released - ANCD001 - £9.99
Dream Troll - Knight of Rebellion
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Metal cod-pieces at the ready, this is 80's operatic metal mayhem!!! Superb."
CD - Self Released - DRET001 - £9.99
Ola Szmidt - EP1
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Boasting mastering credits from none other than Kieren Hebden (AKA Four Tet) - this is a clever patchwork of 4AD-esque drift, jazzy electronica & choral experimentation. A promising release, to say the least. Get involved."
12" - Self Released - OLAS001 - £12.99
Bearfoot Beware - Sea Magnolia
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Insanely good hardcore. Get involved!"
CD - Self Released - SSDCD17 - £7.99
Dream Troll - Witches Curse
Jumbo's Jack Donnison says "Conceptual ode to the metal of old... Operatic, expansive and thoughtful tribute to the thrash era."
CD - Self Released - DRET002 - £6.99
Bearfoot Beware - Sea Magnolia
Jumbo's Matthew Bradshaw says "Insanely good hardcore. Get involved!"
LP - Self Released - SSDLP17 - £11.99
Black Ribbon - Strobe
Taking 80s new-wave, post-punk and electronic pop influences and smearing them over an amazing jam of modern sounds, it's really great!
CD - Self Released - PHOP124 - £7.99


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South Dakota's Cody Snyder Looking for Firsts at NCAA Track Championships [AUDIO]
When USD junior Cody Snyder steps into the discus ring Friday at the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, he'll be making history regardless of how he finishes.
The Lake Andes native is the first Coyote male track and field athlete to ever compete in nationals at the Division I level.
But Snyder won't just be representing his school, he'll be carrying on a family tradition, passed down from his father, Mike, a thrower for the Coyotes back in the 80's. In fact it was dad who Cody to first pick up the discus years ago.
Snyder's season was one of consistency, finishing in the Top 10 in every meet he had a mark in, while winning his second straight Summit League discus crown.
2013 reached its pinnacle with one throw of the discus at the West Region Preliminary round in Austin. His toss of 187 feet not only qualified him for nationals, it also was a personal best, and a USD and South Dakota record.
That 187-foot qualifier puts him right in the middle of the field heading into the nationals in Eugene, but Snyder knows he's got longer throws in him and will need them to reach his goals this weekend.
While he makes college history this week at USD, he's still in the state high school record books, with a Howard Wood Relays record toss of 191' 6" during his senior year at Andes Central High School in 21010. That mark is still the fourth-best throw in South Dakota high school history.

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Painting and playwriting. Singing and sculpture. Drawing and dance. When people think of "art," these traditional forms come to mind. Most would not think of "breathing" or "living" as art forms.
According to Angela Babuschiak, they might be happier if they did. Babuschiak has studied the "Art of Living" and now plans to teach it to adolescents in Cohasset and beyond through a program called ART Excel, or All Round Training in Excellence.
"It's changed my life in so many ways," said Babuschiak. "It's allowed me to respond to situations as opposed to react; it's helped me with acceptance and compassion. It's helped me to live a better life and be a better wife, friend, mother, and that's what I want for my son."
The four-day course that Babuschiak plans to host out of her home on August 25 through 28 will be her 11-year-old son's first experience with the program, and his mom can't wait to share it. She explained that the family has moved around a lot, and she believes that ART Excel will help him deal with that.
"It's what I want for him, for his friends, and for the community," she said.
The ART Excel course supports the overall well-being of children ages eight to 13 by teaching them a variety of empowering techniques that foster peace of mind, mental clarity and focus, physical relaxation and emotional stability.
ART Excel uses breathing, yoga, and games to teach students how to manage their emotions – especially the bad ones, like stress. It teaches them about sharing, working and playing in harmony, and developing a sense of belonging with others. It empowers them and builds self-confidence.
All of that helps prepare students for high school, college, careers, and life, said Babuschiak.
Babuschiak, a Cohasset resident of two years, didn't invent ART Excel. Like the Art of Living happiness course that changed her life, this program was created by the Art of Living Foundation. Volunteers like Babuschiak just facilitate it. A trained instructor will come from Boston to administer the program.
The worldwide non-profit foundation not only offers classes for children, adults, and corporations in over 150 countries; it also supports humanitarian endeavors. Its latest effort is an independent film called "Sold" that aims to expose the reality of human trafficking in the unlikeliest places.
The foundation also provides programs in prisons and for veterans with PTSD, builds schools around the world, and supports water filtration efforts in places where clean drinking water is a luxury.
ART Excel isn't new to the Boston area. It's been offered in the city for about a year and a half. But Babuschiak's course later this month will mark the program's South Shore debut, at least for the younger demographic. An adult workshop was hosted in Cohasset earlier this year.
Babuschiak hopes that people won't wait as long as she did to give the Art of Living courses a try. A friend told her about it seven years ago when she was living in Texas, but even though she was practicing yoga, it took Babuschiak a while to get comfortable with the idea of meditation.
"I had the body part but I needed the mind part," Babushiak explained. "I take care of myself now, which is something I didn't do before."
To sign up your teen for the Cohasset program on August 25 through 28, contact Angela Babuschiak at 203-464-3342 or by email at email@example.com. The four-day program costs $200.
Queries are also welcome from adults who might like to try the happiness course that changed everything for Babuschiak. She'd like to offer the course in Cohasset if there is enough interest.
"Happiness is a birthright," said Babuschiak. "It shouldn't be a luxury. People just don't know how to get in there. Peace is within you; you just have to dig deep until you find it."
Follow Amanda on Twitter for updates: @MarinerAmandaT


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Major threats to coral reefs and their habitats include:
- Climate change: Corals cannot survive if the water temperature is too high. Global warming has already led to increased levels of coral bleaching, and this is predicted to increase in frequency and severity in the coming decades. Such bleaching events may be the final nail in the coffin for already stressed coral reefs and reef ecosystems.
- Destructive fishing practices: These include cyanide fishing, blast or dynamite fishing, bottom trawling, and muro-ami (banging on the reef with sticks). Bottom-trawling is one of the greatest threats to cold-water coral reefs.
- Overfishing: This affects the ecological balance of coral reef communities, warping the food chain and causing effects far beyond the directly overfished population.
- Careless tourism: Careless boating, diving, snorkeling, and fishing happens around the world, with people touching reefs, stirring up sediment, collecting coral, and dropping anchors on reefs. Some tourist resorts and infrastructure have been built directly on top of reefs, and some resorts empty their sewage or other wastes directly into water surrounding coral reefs.
- Pollution: Urban and industrial waste, sewage, agrochemicals, and oil pollution are poisoning reefs. These toxins are dumped directly into the ocean or carried by river systems from sources upstream. Some pollutants, such as sewage and runoff from farming, increase the level of nitrogen in seawater, causing an overgrowth of algae, which 'smothers' reefs by cutting off their sunlight.
- Sedimentation: Erosion caused by construction (both along coasts and inland), mining, logging, and farming is leading to increased sediment in rivers. This ends up in the ocean, where it can 'smother' corals by depriving them of the light needed to survive. The destruction of mangrove forests, which normally trap large amounts of sediment, is exacerbating the problem.
- Coral mining: Live coral is removed from reefs for use as bricks, road-fill, or cement for new buildings. Corals are also sold as souvenirs to tourists and to exporters who don't know or don't care about the longer term damage done, and harvested for the live rock trade.


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To join the discussion about Resurrection Year, or to order a copy, go here.
Infertility treatment grinds you down, both physically and emotionally. It involves taking large doses of hormones that make you feel lousy. Your blood must be monitored on a daily basis to make sure the hormone levels in your body are not getting dangerous, and you have to go through daily ultrasounds to check your ovaries.
There's a lot more to it than what I just said; the pain of all those procedures and needle sticks, the emotional roller coaster and the repeated monthly disappointments. It not only costs a great deal of money, it makes it harder for the woman to work, tethered as she is to the fertility clinic and her over-charged body chemistry.
Infertility treatment is more than just medical treatment. It is an all-consuming way of life that can destroy a woman emotionally and spiritually, as well as damage her physically. It is stressful for the marriage and for relationships with extended family and friends.
I know about this because I've been through it myself.
Resurrection Year is the story of how popular Australian radio show host Sheridan Voysey and his wife Merryn dealt with the aftereffects of years of failed infertility treatment. This devout Christian couple was left devastated by the combined trauma of years of aggressive medical treatments and the loss of their dream to have a child.
It is striking that Merryn appears to never have reproached her husband, even though the infertility problem came from his low sperm count. The person she reproached was God. In her own words, the experience left her wondering if "God is a meanie."
When Merryn told her husband that she wanted to move away from Australia and "have an adventure" by moving to a new country, he agreed to do it, even though it meant leaving behind his thriving career and literally starting over. Merryn had lost her first dream of motherhood, and he wanted to give her this new dream. They moved to England where Merryn found meaningful work at Oxford University, but Sheridan floundered professionally, unable to get started again in this new country that didn't know him.
The first year they spent in England was their Resurrection Year. It was a year in which Merryn healed from her traumas and losses to be able to go forward in acceptance. It was the time she needed to get to know God on a deeper level and not only regain, but advance in her love of Him and spiritual growth.
What the book is really about is the give and take of marriage.
Merryn and Sheridan exhibited the kind of love that makes a marriage work. She, as I said, never rebuked him for the pain she suffered because she couldn't have children. For his part, he not only gave up his career to help her dream a new dream, he did it without begrudging her the happiness she found in moving to England and without becoming bitter or angry toward her over the pain he experienced while re-starting his career.
I think the reason they were able to do this lies in their Christ-centered lives and their deep love for one another. Even when Merryn "lost" God in the depths of her pain, she didn't turn her back on Him. She just honestly asked the question that everyone asks when life beats them up unjustly: Why?
She asked this question within the framework of the Gospels, the love of other Christians and her own best friend in this life — her husband. The answers she found in the Resurrection Year were the same ones that Christians have always arrived at when the pain is too much, and that is simply that we may not understand why in this life, but we do know that He is there with us in that pain.
Sheridan had to walk his way with less support from other people. Most of us don't realize that loss of career is a loss every bit as real and painful as any other. It drives to the heart of our self identity and feelings of worth. It changes the way other people treat us and what we think of ourselves.
Sheridan suffered through this in the same way Merryn faced her grief; by walking with Christ and reaching out to other people.
Resurrection Year is a gentle book that doesn't slam you over the head with conclusions and bullet-pointed lists of things you should do. Even though it talks specifically about recovery from infertility treatment and childlessness, its lessons could apply to any of life's trials.
Perhaps its most important message is what it says about Christian marriage. The role of helpmate shifts from one spouse to the next, depending on the circumstance, throughout every good marriage. We have to love the people we marry, and we have to accept the limitations they bring with them to the marriage without reproaching and blaming them.
Resurrection Year is a good book to read on a Sunday afternoon. It is short and easy to get through. Its life lessons on how to love your husband or your wife are something we all need to learn and re-learn each day of our married life.


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Expert Reviews
2014 Kia Forte
Kia Forte is all-new for 2014. The 2014 Kia Forte was launched as a four-door sedan, while the 2014 Forte 5-Door hatchback joins the lineup late in the model year (late summer 2013).
As the compact car segment expands to dominate the US market, manufacturers are increasingly recalibrating their offerings to provide style, luxury and safety at a level undreamt of just a few years ago in small cars. While the size of vehicles (and their impact on the environment) shrinks in response to consumers' changing needs, the expectation now is of elevated levels of equipment, sophistication and elegance. This explains Kia's accelerated development cycle on its Forte model. This new fifth generation, 2014 Forte has come out just three-and-a-half years after the appearance of its predecessor. When that car emerged, the marketplace was not as thronged with comprehensively equipped, stylish offerings as it is now, so the new Forte's timing could not be better. Kia says its new Forte was designed to satisfy both sides of the brain: the creative and the practical.
All-new, the 2014 Kia Forte sedan features swoopy and contemporary styling, while the Forte 5-door offers European style and hatchback practicality.
There's a choice of engines, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with variable inlet-valve timing that produces 148-horsepower at 6500 rpm, a direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder with variable valve timing that produces 173 horsepower at 6500 rpm, and a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine rated at 201 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 195 pound-feet of toque between 1750-4500 rpm.
The $16,000 Forte LX sedan comes with the 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. Stepping up to the Forte EX sedan or 5-door grants an owner the benefit of the 2.0-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder engine good for 173 horsepower. The turbocharged 1.6-liter engine is exclusively available on the Forte SX 5-door.
Forte 5-door also features a sport-tuned suspension.
Many of the essential items like ABS, air conditioning, Bluetooth, satellite radio and Kia's comprehensive safety equipment are standard on all models. Yet the options list offers items not usually found on cars of this class, like a ventilated driver's seat, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, and puddle lamps at the doorhandles.
Add rigorous noise and vibration-reducing measures, as well as careful suspension upgrades, and you're left with an impression of more refinement and elegance than one might expect from a car as affordable as the Forte.
Model LineupKia Forte LX ($16,000); EX ($18,000)
Walk Around
The new 2014 Kia Forte has a crisply chiseled shape sitting on a wheelbase some two inches longer than the previous car. Kia describes the front end as having a winged bumper shape between the distinctive Kia grille and the underbumper intake, which shares the grille's mesh pattern. Headlamp enclosures are flared into the bodywork like streamliner canopies, and they showcase projector low-beam lamps on all models.
The windshield and A-pillars are set at a sporty rake, calling for small front quarterlites that match, in turn, rear versions necessitated by the car's fast roofline. Body color is used on doorhandles and mirrors, while a chrome beltline garnish emphasizes the glasshouse's wedge profile, lending the Forte's profile a strong cab-forward visual sense.
An extreme rear window rake and generous deck height provide a distinctly European flavor to the rear aspect of the sedan. Any chunkiness is relieved by the asymmetrical tail-light shapes and underbumper diffuser, and the lights themselves have 81 LEDs for a conspicuous night-time presence. The trunk opening is two inches wider for easier use.
While one might see the design as Euro-derived, it is nonetheless attractive, tidy and balanced. We have yet to see the 15-inch wheels on the Forte, but the aggressively patterned 16-inch alloys fill their apertures in a pleasing fashion.
Less obvious are the underbody tweaks that company officials say have helped the Forte achieve a slippery drag coefficient of 0.27.
As on the sedan, the Forte 5-door's swept headlights stretch deep into the front fenders and the raked windshield and broad shoulders give the front end a sleek, sporty appearance. LED positioning lights add a premium look to the front fascia. Large 18-inch wheels fill the wheel wells on the SX, and the hatchback profile affords a performance-oriented European personality. Around back, the rear hatch glass opens to reveal 23.2 cubic feet of usable cargo space. LED tail lights complete the premium feel of the exterior and a sporty rear valance with twin chrome exhaust tips maintains the Forte 5-door's edgy demeanor.
Interior ambiance is one of the big challenges facing compact cars. Consumers can easily adapt to smaller exterior dimensions, but they will notice cheesy interior details for the life of the car. Kia's designers know this, and they've worked hard to provide an upscale experience.
The dash surface features a ripple effect on the passenger side (echoed in the door panel) to provide character, while the instrument binnacle and center console feature seams and contours designed to break up any monotonous surface expanse. Angled 10-degrees toward the driver for a more-intimate interface, the center console is clean and uncluttered.
The instruments themselves are large and bright, and the various control buttons have a pleasing sense to their operation. Much of the molded surface is coated in a nano paint treatment which is slightly rubbery to the touch, mitigating the usual criticisms about hard moldings.
Considerable detail abounds in the door panels, where distinct concavities house the armrests and window controls. As you'd expect from a car with sporty pretensions, the steering wheel is a three-spoke design with contrasting colors, and it's leather wrapped in the EX model.
Our Forte EX test car featured leather upholstered seats, and these proved supportive and comfortable throughout the trip.
Driving Impressions
The Kia Forte provides a well-isolated ride, benefitting from its longer wheelbase, revised suspension, and stiff body. Torsional rigidity is up by 37 percent, according to Kia. Careful control of noise and vibration has produced a car with refinement that seems well above its spot on the pricelist. Ride motions, too, were well controlled on the mainly smooth roads around Phoenix, Arizona, where we sampled the car's delights.
We have only driven Forte EX models to date, and the more powerful 2.0-liter engine certainly helped impress journalists at the press introduction with its flexible nature and lusty performance.
The 6-speed automatic also made a good impression with its fast responses and smooth shifts. Shift-shock is all but absent in the Forte, and it's difficult even to confuse the transmission with sudden throttle movements. There's a manual override shift system in the new Forte, and it surprised us by holding the gear selected even when the throttle was quickly floored. While we prefer manumatics that will resist upshifting on their own, even at the redline, a rapidly deployed wide-open throttle suggests that maximum acceleration is being called for, and a downshift is in order.
The Forte EX model features Flexsteer (perhaps not the best name for something related to car control), which offers comfort, normal and sport levels of steering assist, and this duly altered the steering's weighting, though it did little to improve the so-called motor-driven power steering's inert character.
In truth, this is not that unusual among the proliferating electric power-steering systems hitting the market, and it is offset in the Forte in large part by the car's accurate responses to the wheel. You simply abandon tactile feedback in favor of visual confirmation of path control. You soon get used to it, particularly when the wheel is also pretty well isolated from kickback shock.
Anyway, the Forte is not a fine-honed sport sedan. It is a competent, comfortable, roomy and well-equipped compact sedan. If it has been tuned to a sweet spot in the marketplace that prefers a composed and convenient car rather than a taut, close-focused attack tool, more power to Kia. This is exactly the kind of car more people should drive.
Redesigned for 2014, the Kia Forte is good looking, completely up to date with contemporary technologies, and more than adequate in the performance and creature comfort arenas. Add Kia's generous warranty program and its escalating residual values.
Barry Winfield filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of the Kia Forte EX near Phoenix.