Other Mirror was formed by longtime friends, Jonny Cuba (Soundsci Producer) and James Tilley (multi-instrumentalist). In 2018, the band found themselves creating music together, for a project that they had talked about starting since becoming school friends many years prior. Although this is the band’s debut album and debut on KingUnderground, the members who make up the group are far from newcomers. Learn more >
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PRESS RELEASE: KU announces Other Mirror’s debut album.
Other Mirror’s debut album will be here soon. Learn more >
Music Is Black History.
Every February in the US, and October in the UK, marks the beginning of Black History Month. We’re well aware that music wouldn’t be what it is today without the ground-breaking contributions from many black artists, singers, musicians, and producers. Learn more >
Robohands – Shapes
‘Shapes’, the third album from the London-based instrumentalist-composer-producer-extraordinaire, was initially planned to be recorded in full at Buffalo Studios with producer JP Pilon in Limehouse, London. While much of the record, including all of the drumming, was completed there, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Baxter to get creative and flex his talents as an engineer. Baxter, who has become obsessed with gear and the technical side of the creative process, just as much as with being a well-versed composer and musician, was able to finish the remainder of the record at his flat in London. Learn more >
High Pulp – Mutual Attraction Vol. 1
“I am deeply grateful for how Pharaoh Sanders, Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra, each in their own way, invite the listener to attend to the pure sound (and silence) from which the note emerges, the organic pulse that creates rhythm. The musical wisdom contained in their work is an antidote to rigidity and a cause for endless optimism,” says the group’s saxophonist, Andrew Morrill. Learn more >
A brand-new day. A brand-new experience.
It’s simple, really. I love music. I launched the KU label so I could release the music I want to hear. And while this remains the same, I’ve built a platform for the artists I work with. I’ve created a space where you can learn more about the KU collective, our music and my curation. I hope this new experience conveys our growth from an online-record store to a home for musicians, producers, DJs and you. Learn more >
High Pulp – Bad Juice
High Pulp are an 8-piece band that emerged from the Royal Room, a legendary Seattle Jazz club where they held “Funk Church” jam sessions in 2017. Their signature sound is a Psychedelic fusion of Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, and Soul which come together with complex, well thought out arrangements and progressive style. After successful sessions and premieres with prestigious station KEXP, and being at the forefront of the Seattle music scene. Learn more >
The New Mastersounds – Be Yourself
‘Be Yourself’ by The New Mastersounds is on vinyl for the first time since its initial release in 2003. The new version is available with or without a bonus collectors’ 45. The first 150 copies are on ‘natural-coloured’ vinyl, with printed inner sleeves, original shots of the band, and brand new artwork. Learn more >
Record Store Day
Magic In Threes ‘Stay In Your Lane’ limited edition Record Store Day 7-inch single.
Find this in UK official Record Stores Sat, Aug 29. Learn more >
Magic In Threes – 3
The album was previously released digitally in 2016 – Now newly remastered and released on KingUnderground. Learn more >