UNION
@unionmusicstore.bsky.social
Vinyl record shop in Lewes, record label (Maiden Voyage Recording Company) and independent music PR (Ark PR)
We like what we like... and tell you about it. Lots!!
We like what we like... and tell you about it. Lots!!
Ry Cooder starts the day here, his 1972 album Boomer’s Story has always been a fave.. Open till 6PM today, 11 till 4 Sunday, come say hi..
April 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ry Cooder starts the day here, his 1972 album Boomer’s Story has always been a fave.. Open till 6PM today, 11 till 4 Sunday, come say hi..
Tonight’s listening is straight out of the to drawer. Charles Gayle’s mercurial, inquisitive mind alongside Parker’s relentless drive and heart provide the perfect pairing to provide Ali with a beautiful tribute to a long lost friend. Just stunning from start to finish.
April 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Tonight’s listening is straight out of the to drawer. Charles Gayle’s mercurial, inquisitive mind alongside Parker’s relentless drive and heart provide the perfect pairing to provide Ali with a beautiful tribute to a long lost friend. Just stunning from start to finish.
Thanks @mojomagazine.bsky.social for a lovely piece on the legend that is Chip Taylor. His new album The Truth And Other Things plays out like an intimate conversation between old, old friends. Chip's in his eighties now but still possesses the kindest of hearts.. Media folks, PM me for a copy!
April 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Thanks @mojomagazine.bsky.social for a lovely piece on the legend that is Chip Taylor. His new album The Truth And Other Things plays out like an intimate conversation between old, old friends. Chip's in his eighties now but still possesses the kindest of hearts.. Media folks, PM me for a copy!
I think Zoh Amba will produce something magnificent at some point. This isn’t that but it’s mighty fine nonetheless and my favourite music she’s produced this far.
April 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I think Zoh Amba will produce something magnificent at some point. This isn’t that but it’s mighty fine nonetheless and my favourite music she’s produced this far.
Amazing haul from @hivemindrecords.bandcamp.com Absolutely loving each and every one. Very pleased to be a Hive Mind stockist..
April 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Amazing haul from @hivemindrecords.bandcamp.com Absolutely loving each and every one. Very pleased to be a Hive Mind stockist..
Sunday morning on the west coast hanging with the cool cats...
Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..
Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..
March 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Sunday morning on the west coast hanging with the cool cats...
Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..
Russ Freeman, Stu Williamson, Red Mitchell, Mel Lewis, Jack Nimitz, Carl Fontana, Bud Shank and the inimitable Bill Perkins. Open till 4PM, come say hi..
Prepping for tonight Six Organs Of Admittance gig with some equally sublime Megafaun from 2011 which is perfectly setting the tone.. Open till 6PM, come say hi.
March 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Prepping for tonight Six Organs Of Admittance gig with some equally sublime Megafaun from 2011 which is perfectly setting the tone.. Open till 6PM, come say hi.
Andrew Barker, William Parker and Jon Irabagon. This has become a firm favourite last couple of months. Well worth a listen, jazz heads..
March 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Andrew Barker, William Parker and Jon Irabagon. This has become a firm favourite last couple of months. Well worth a listen, jazz heads..
This is already shaping up into a Jackie McLean kind of day.. Open till 6PM, come chat some jazz..
March 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This is already shaping up into a Jackie McLean kind of day.. Open till 6PM, come chat some jazz..
This is like being hit by a train. Mike Forbes, Andrew Scott Young, Weasel Walter. American Free from 2009 on ugExplode label. A glorious, relentless, ear-bruising decent into the abyss!! Good morning all :)
ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com/album/americ...
ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com/album/americ...
American Free, by Forbes / Young / Walter
3 track album
ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This is like being hit by a train. Mike Forbes, Andrew Scott Young, Weasel Walter. American Free from 2009 on ugExplode label. A glorious, relentless, ear-bruising decent into the abyss!! Good morning all :)
ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com/album/americ...
ugexploderecords.bandcamp.com/album/americ...
There is some extraordinary music here, ‘Joy’ alone has notes and runs that bring on emotions I never knew I had. A slightly crumpled CD version…
March 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There is some extraordinary music here, ‘Joy’ alone has notes and runs that bring on emotions I never knew I had. A slightly crumpled CD version…
I’m searchin’ for my mainline… Kicking off the day with Sister Ray on very loud. A banger!! Open till 6PM, be great to see you..
March 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I’m searchin’ for my mainline… Kicking off the day with Sister Ray on very loud. A banger!! Open till 6PM, be great to see you..
A UK ‘68 first press of Miles Davis’ Miles In The Sky kicks off Friday here at UNION. The first step into fusion from the great second quintet… This is a JOY!
March 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A UK ‘68 first press of Miles Davis’ Miles In The Sky kicks off Friday here at UNION. The first step into fusion from the great second quintet… This is a JOY!
Just having one of those 'sponge' days where I am determined to soak up as much artistic goodness as I can. This from my one of my heroes, the inimitable Bill Frisell, that doyen of the frets and Titan of Tone! Just magnificent.
youtu.be/fnDZ7yb5g-c
youtu.be/fnDZ7yb5g-c
Bill Frisell - "Surfer Girl" (at the Fretboard Journal)
YouTube video by Fretboard Journal
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March 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just having one of those 'sponge' days where I am determined to soak up as much artistic goodness as I can. This from my one of my heroes, the inimitable Bill Frisell, that doyen of the frets and Titan of Tone! Just magnificent.
youtu.be/fnDZ7yb5g-c
youtu.be/fnDZ7yb5g-c
Right now this fire music is providing the ballast between me and the crazies. I play loud and often. #lifechanging
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youtu.be/_5REk36egUo?...
Humility In The Light Of The Creator
YouTube video by Joseph Jarman - Topic
youtu.be
March 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Right now this fire music is providing the ballast between me and the crazies. I play loud and often. #lifechanging
youtu.be/_5REk36egUo?...
youtu.be/_5REk36egUo?...
Day just got a million times better. A ‘67 UK ‘Kulu Se Mama’ in tip top condition just came in. This will be coming home with me…
March 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Day just got a million times better. A ‘67 UK ‘Kulu Se Mama’ in tip top condition just came in. This will be coming home with me…
Kicking off the day with a glorious dollop of Wayne Shorter and his ‘66 album Adam’s Apple. Open here till 6PM, be great to see you..
March 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kicking off the day with a glorious dollop of Wayne Shorter and his ‘66 album Adam’s Apple. Open here till 6PM, be great to see you..
Never knew this record existed till yesterday, amazing what you can stumble into on You Tube. This is from '71, a Flemish free jazz ensemble led by bassist Paul Van Gysegem that certainly deserves some time if your ears are of a freer persuasion. Really good! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAUA...
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YouTube video by Paul Van Gysegem Sextet - Topic
www.youtube.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Never knew this record existed till yesterday, amazing what you can stumble into on You Tube. This is from '71, a Flemish free jazz ensemble led by bassist Paul Van Gysegem that certainly deserves some time if your ears are of a freer persuasion. Really good! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAUA...
Reposted by UNION
Under The Influence | @dannythechamp.bsky.social
On tour now in support of astonishing new album, You Are Not A Stranger Here, Danny George Wilson shares four records so influential he hid them in his latest video... bit.ly/DannyChamps @bigmouthpublicity.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social
On tour now in support of astonishing new album, You Are Not A Stranger Here, Danny George Wilson shares four records so influential he hid them in his latest video... bit.ly/DannyChamps @bigmouthpublicity.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Under The Influence | @dannythechamp.bsky.social
On tour now in support of astonishing new album, You Are Not A Stranger Here, Danny George Wilson shares four records so influential he hid them in his latest video... bit.ly/DannyChamps @bigmouthpublicity.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social
On tour now in support of astonishing new album, You Are Not A Stranger Here, Danny George Wilson shares four records so influential he hid them in his latest video... bit.ly/DannyChamps @bigmouthpublicity.bsky.social @unionmusicstore.bsky.social
Reposted by UNION
A lovely hour or so of browsing and jazz chat at the excellent @unionmusicstore.bsky.social Picked up these 2 beauties
March 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A lovely hour or so of browsing and jazz chat at the excellent @unionmusicstore.bsky.social Picked up these 2 beauties
Glorious melodies delicately unpicked and resown as a slight off-kilter masterpiece. A band at the absolute zenith of their powers.
March 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Glorious melodies delicately unpicked and resown as a slight off-kilter masterpiece. A band at the absolute zenith of their powers.
I can see where this is heading! Open till 6PM today, sun is shining, it’s a lovely day..
March 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I can see where this is heading! Open till 6PM today, sun is shining, it’s a lovely day..
The Mighty McLean talking to songwriting legend Chip Taylor about his new triple album, his love of Ireland, and his ongoing battle with cancer. It's a beautiful thing.. Thanks @ralphmclean.bsky.social Always appreciated!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Ralph McLean - Country - Chip Taylor - BBC Sounds
Ralph talks with songwriter Chip Taylor about his new album, The Truth and Other Things.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The Mighty McLean talking to songwriting legend Chip Taylor about his new triple album, his love of Ireland, and his ongoing battle with cancer. It's a beautiful thing.. Thanks @ralphmclean.bsky.social Always appreciated!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
With my Ark PR head on, lovely to see @blabbernsmoke.bsky.social review the @stephensimmons.bsky.social vinyl reissue of his masterful Drink Ring Jesus album on @unspunheroes.com
'a stark yet warming slice of a man’s soul, masterfully delivered....'
paulkerr.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/s...
'a stark yet warming slice of a man’s soul, masterfully delivered....'
paulkerr.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/s...
Stephen Simmons. Drink Ring Jesus.
We set our sights here on an album which was originally released back in 2006 and then kind of disappeared. It’s popped back up into view due to a vinyl pressing by the UK label Unspun Heroes whose…
paulkerr.wordpress.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
With my Ark PR head on, lovely to see @blabbernsmoke.bsky.social review the @stephensimmons.bsky.social vinyl reissue of his masterful Drink Ring Jesus album on @unspunheroes.com
'a stark yet warming slice of a man’s soul, masterfully delivered....'
paulkerr.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/s...
'a stark yet warming slice of a man’s soul, masterfully delivered....'
paulkerr.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/s...