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And here comes Huw, who's been with us for some time now, serving delicious hot drinks and snacks as well as imparting great music recommendations in the Swansea shop. His enthusiasm and knowledge across genres is hard-matched and we appreciate everything he's done this year (I'm sure you all do too!) And here are shout outs to the releases that only just missed out being in the ten, and are worth your time: Jon Hopkins Ritual [Electronica]; English Teacher This Could Be Texas [Indie]; Kelly Finnigan A Lover Was Born [Soul]; Common Suits Cinema 3000 [Soul/Funk/Electronic]; Jessica Pratt Here In...

Huw has been with us a good while now, serving up delicious coffee and snacks in our Swansea location - regulars will be familiar with his naturally warm and welcoming disposition. His love and knowledge of music not only introduces customers to new music but always does with us too! Here's what made Huw's top ten releases of 2023! 10. THE IRONSIDES - CHANGING LIGHT Genre: Instrumental Soul On the fantastic Colemine label, an instrumental journey into funk and soul. The Ironsides are definitely one band to watch out for in the coming years. Favourite track: The Web. 9. SAY SHE SHE -...

Jordan is the latest face to grace the Tangled Parrot line-up, making sure customers in Swansea are fed, caffeinated and share the love of music. Jordan's enthusiasm probably tops everyone else's - his genuine excitement with music is infectious. Here are his top ten releases of 2023, in no particular order. OBLIQUE OCCASIONS - 危険な心痛 lp Genre: Instrumental Hip-Hop / Electronica Sit back and enjoy a splendid journey of chill, jazzy beats created by Oblique Occasions. True to his name, he keeps it delightfully oblique. DJ K - PANICO NO SUBMUNDOGenre: Experimental Electronica / Hip-Hop Emerging from the savage depths of...

It’s this time of year again. I’ll admit I was fairly horrible at keeping up with new releases this year and found myself taking comfort in familiars, plus finding undiscovered loves from the past (especially John Prine and Karen Dalton – cheers Matt!). I want to give these artists/albums a shout out too, these are other releases I’ve really enjoyed and returned to repeatedly, all of these you might have heard in the shop while I’ve haunted it: Underdark Our Bodies Burn Bright On Re-Entry [Atmospheric Black Metal]; Armand Hammer Halam [Hip-Hop], Flying Lotus Yasuke OST [Electronica]; Alice Coltrane Kirtan: Turiya...

Si would also like to shout out the following (basically the 20-11 positions): Mr Bungle The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo; Field Lines Cartographer The Spectral Isle; Sly & The Family Drone Walk It Dry; Billy Nomates Billy Nomates; Nine Inch Nails Ghosts V/VI; Wrangler A Situation; Datblygu Cwm Gwagle; Duma Duma; Riz Ahmed The Long Goodbye and Warren Ellis's - This Train I Ride OST. 10. FONTAINES D.C. – A  Hero's Death Genre: Alternative RockSongs: A Hero's Death, I Don't Belong, Televised Mind.Label: Partisan / Rough TradeWe have this! 9. KRUST – The Edge Of Everything Genre: ElectronicaSongs: Constructive Ambiguity, Negative Returns, Antigravity Love.Label: Crosstown Rebels 8. CLINT MANSELL & CLINT WALSH – Berlin...