North Down Sound

24/12/2024

Nice write-up for The Embrooks' latest 45, recorded RIGHT HERE at NDS!

18/11/2024

Yes indeed folks, the brand new KILLER 45 from The Embrooks (recorded RIGHT HERE at NDS, natch) is officially landed in the UK. Released 15th November by our good friends at Rogue Records, it's a classic double-decker, with a 12-string soaked original on the topside, and a glorious rendition of the Yardbirds' "Heart Full Of Soul" on the flip. You can grab copies from the band's Bandcamp page, or hit up State Records, or check on eBay, Discogs etc. Go get 'em!

31/10/2024

Out NOW on Discos Quilombo and available soon in the UK from State Records!

DQ are back with their sixth release, turning their attention this time to Uruguay. Formed in 1958 as Los Blue Kings, Los Iracundos were big on the scene, signing to RCA Victor and releasing their first LP in 1964. Originally released in 1968, "Ven Que Estoy Hirviendo" is an urgent dancefloor killer, backed by the slinky, samba-y "Toda La Gente". Check out the clips for reference:
https://youtu.be/JrjTUO7-9u8?si=cfLXdKl-nJgmdgrs
https://youtu.be/wlwTQRvtdR8?si=kO8ARSJQ1QG4q7Vq

Limited to 500 copies, apparently half of which have already sold, so don't delay—get those orders in!!

£12.50 + shipping. PM or comment below to secure your copy NOW!!

31/10/2024

All being well, The Embrooks should have a new single out next month. Don't wanna give too much away ahead of the label's announcement, but stay tuned! In the meantime, you can grab copies of the last 45 "Black-Hatted Lady" from State Records while stocks last. £8.75 a pop + shipping—PM or comment below to secure your copy NOW!!

28/10/2024

Last copies in stock at State Records.

BILLY & THE KIDS
"It's Not The Same" c/w "Say You Love Me"
"When I See You" c/w "Do You Need Me"

Official high-quality limited edition reissues of this legendary Wenatchee, WA teen garage band's 2 45s, originally released in April '66 and May '67, respectively. "Say You Love Me" was comped way back on Back From The Grave 6, and "When I See You" appeared on Diggin' For Gold 7. Expertly remastered, and beautifully presented in laminated thick card sleeves with booklets packed with info and great pics!

£9.50 a shot + shipping, or can do the pair for £16 (+ shipping). PM or comment below to secure these corkers NOW!

28/10/2024

Last copy in stock at State Records.

Brand new limited edition LP on ORANGE/BLACK splatter vinyl—only 1000 copies pressed!

Legendary UK psychsters KALEIDOSCOPE may not have been commercially successful back in the day, but their work sure is held in high regard these days, and rightly so—you'll not see much change out of a bag of sand for decent copies of either of their Fontana LPs!!

"Tangerine Dream", their debut LP originally issued in November '67, was first officially reissued on vinyl back in 2017, its 50th anniversary. The 1st press on tangerine-coloured vinyl came and went in a flash, as did a black vinyl 2nd run, so Kaleidoscope Sounds have done the decent thing and pressed another 1000 copies, this time on high quality orange & black splatter vinyl!

Expertly remastered from the original 1/4" stereo master tapes by Pete 'Sonic Boom’ Kember (Spacemen 3), this set has never sounded better.

£30 + shipping. PM or comment below to secure this last copy NOW!

22/10/2024

Happy (gasp!) 48th birthday to New Rose, released 22nd October '76. Simply one of the greatest records ever made!! Major props to Nick Lowe for capturing the group's undeniable energy—much of it synthetic!! 😉

Official HD remastered video of New Rose by The Damned to celebrate its 45th Anniversary.Tour Dates https://www.officialdamned.com/liveFollow The Damnedhttps...