Sun Ra Arkestra - SwirlingThe planets align this October as the mighty Sun Ra Arkestra, under the direction of the maestro Marshall Allen, release their first studio album in over twenty years, Swirling. Recorded at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia, the new recording represents the continuation of a heartfelt rebirth of the Arkestra under Allens guidance since Sun Ra left the planet in 1993, gaining new generations of followers from their regular touring across the

The result is Gruff’s best record to date - a ten song gazetteer of modern times

along with the stark and sinister ‘Pusherman’

a creative collective of relentless DIY happen-makers based in Southend

The Malagasy call this mingling of forces 'maresaka'‰ÛÓa permeating vibrational aura

‘Small Moon’: Originally released in 1999

Lee Hazlewood-esque 'Love Survive' features backing-vocals from Michael's wife and bandmate Whitney McGraw

and pianist Alex Atterson

part Space Age Bachelor Pad

innovative arrangements

leaving his trademark Motown soul for lush

We are all forced to watch

One of my dreams has come true