Fucked Up "Grass Can Move Stones Part 2: Year of the Monkey"
Grass Can Move Stones tells the story of Monkey and Good Goat, two young friends who embark on a journey of self discovery, encountering gods, magical creatures, and dangers along the way, loosely following the narrative of the fundamental Journey to the West, written in the 16th century by Wu Cheng’en. The story also charts the career of the band, whose search for a musical home has led them through a varied and complex discography over the past 25 years.
“Year of the Monkey” is the second chapter in the Grass Can Move Stones trilogy, picking up where “Year of the Goat” left off. Monkey and Good Goat continue on their further adventures through time, space and consciousness, into exhilarating conflict and peril, and learning deep and previously unfathomable things about themselves.
Year of The Monkey features an incredible chorus of guest voices which bring to life the visitations and wisdom of all of its otherworldly characters.
Hammok "When Does This Place Become Our Scene"
From Everything is Noise…
Expectations were frankly pretty high for When Does This Place Become Our Scene and, also frankly, they still managed to exceed them by sheer willpower and energy. Whether it’s the clamor of the opening track and lead single “The Scene” or the sticky catchiness of “Gooning for Free”, Hammok are immense. They really skate between a traditional hardcore hammering and the rough elegance of noise rock distortion. When the instrumentation kicks in hard, especially during choruses, vocals stand in its neck deep water; not quite drowned out, but certainly panicked and distorted as if calling out for rescue.
When Does This Place Become Our Scene is just a massive win on all fronts. For all the insecurities and uncertainties it spins with its lyrics and themes, it’s remarkably sure of itself as a sonic encampment of punk ferocity and melodic vigor. It’s the kind of album you hear and wanna immediately show the rest of your pals who like this stuff. I hope this is a shining moment for Hammok, that they are introduced to lots of new fans and supported near and far in ways that matter to them. Anything less is just unacceptable because they are the real deal when it comes to big-time sound and wringing intensity.
Lateena X Bony Fly "Wicked Girl Era"
Les Disques Bongo Joe proudly announce the release of Lateena and Bony Fly’s debut collaborative album, a 10-track journey through the pulsating rhythms of dancehall, bouyon, shatta, and reggaeton. Lateena, a queer trans artist hailing from Jamaica, channels her bold identity and raw energy into music that is both deeply personal and universally empowering. Paired with Bony Fly’s innovative production—steeped in his Guatemalan roots and honed by a career spanning global collaborations—this album offers a fresh and exhilarating take on modern dancefloor sounds.
Born out of an electric encounter at the Dancehall Fusion Festival in Geneva, the project reflects the duo’s shared commitment to pushing boundaries. With Lateena’s magnetic freestyle prowess and Bony Fly’s mastery of production, each track is a celebration of diversity, resilience, and the transformative power of music. From infectious hooks to vibrant Caribbean beats, the album promises to captivate hearts and ignite dancefloors worldwide.
Clock DVA "Thirst ( 2026 Remaster)"
The second release in Mute’s extensive reissue campaign of the full Clock DVA catalog, Thirst has been expanded and remastered from the original tapes with input from all surviving members.
Following on from the experimental jazz infused debut album White Souls in Black Suits, 1981’s Thirst is when Clock DVA explored the more commercial song based avenue of what would become the darkwave industrial scene. The album includes fan favorite and Industrial Goth dancefloor classics “4 Hours” and “Sensorium,” including a brand new version of each as bonus tracks, recorded by Clock DVA as they are in 2026.