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New Tony Cox re-issue - Enormous Flowers

Acoustic guitarist Tony Cox has a number of different genre in his diverse repertoire. Enormous Flowers is a full band album of thirteen original songs in the Neo-Soul groove.  Produced by award winning producer Joe Arthur in Johannesburg some years ago, this record has been off the market for a while. It comes back for streaming on the 18th July 2025.   Photo for the re-issue sleeve Here a statement from the artist - After releasing several instrumental albums, Enormous Flowers marked a return to where it all began for me. In those early days, singing took centre stage—I was a regular at folk clubs, known more for my voice than my guitar. Over time, though, my focus shifted. Instrumental guitar music became my main outlet, and eventually, the vocals faded out altogether. Coming back to singing through Enormous Flowers was a deeply emotional and unexpectedly joyful journey. Collaborating with other musicians a...
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Tiny Magnetic Pets - New EP

 The Tiny Magnetic Pets from Ireland are a trio of players dedicated to an indie electronic music project. This release is their latest EP and will be available on the 23rd of May 2025. Here is their flyer for the release issued on their own Vitamin C Records label >     Music link  > https://orcd.co/4yyavye              
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McCully Workshop debut album now available digitally

  On the 23rd May 2025 the debut album by Cape Town rockers McCully Workshop, will be available digitally for the first time. The record was never available as a CD.  Recorded in their "garage studio" in Plumstead, Cape Town in the 1980s by Tully McCully and brother Mike, it was the beginning of a career in music that has been sustained for over 40 years. Comprising nine original songs under the title McCully Workshop Inc. , the release was initially available on vinyl and music cassette. Tully rescued the analog master and restored the recordings to the exacting standards required for a digital release.  This release is part of a project re-issuing the productions of Tully McCully that were no longer on the market. It follows the reissue of the group's second album in February this year. (c) Songwrights Publishers      Music link  > https://orcd.co/y6kynao Mountain Records                
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Tony Cox Live at National Arts Fest.

 The Grahamstown National Arts Festival is one of South Africa's premier arts festivals. An invitation to perform there is seen as an important recognition for theatre directors, actors, film makers, composers and musicians. Tony Cox was invited to do a solo show there in 2005. The show was recorded and this album is the result. Sparkling solo guitar work! Re-issued on Mountain Records on the 5th of May 2025.   Media Quote - " This is Tony Cox in full flight. Recorded live at one of South Africa's premier festivals, Cox delivers up a staggering display of six-string prowess. The man really is a genre of one and within the larger framework of world class guitar players, his particular fusion of whatever inspires him within the African framework of where he lives, is totally unique." Music link - (after release) - https://orcd.co/kdv9bdn                
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McCully / Mackay single

It's done! Tully McCully (producer and multi-instrumentalist) and Gordon Mackay (keyboard guru) have been working on a new song and it has arrived on our desk. On the 30th of April 2025 they ask the question, Where are your heroes now? Something we all ask, as we realign our role models and expectations.  It's a kind of prog/pop/rock experiment written by Tully with plenty of layers, though very tastefully produced.   The sleeve art is a painting by Laura McCullagh.  (c) Songwrights Publishers Music Link - https://orcd.co/do5d0bp Link to the last album > Garden of the snake - https://orcd.co/ymaq4w0    Mountain Records                
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Cool Friction from Tony Cox

 On the 30th April 2025 we will re-issue the album, COOL FRICTION by the celebrated steel string acoustic guitar player Tony Cox. The album contains a longish program  - 14 tracks in all.  The record which is one of his most popular past releases, is a production album where the composer is unusually joined by a band. The project in part ventures into a more jazzy musical area this time. " Tony Cox's much-loved, South African acoustic guitar classic, Cool Friction, is Cox's masterpiece. Embracing an eclectic approach to his particular fusion of African, jazz, blues and folk, Cox and his fellow musicians sweep you along on an aural journey utterly unique to this guitarist and composer." - Media comment.  Music Link (after release) -  https://orcd.co/nqj45kx   Mountain Records              
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Robin Auld Live with Z-Astaire

These live recordings of Robin Auld and Z-Astaire were made by the very talented recording engineer, Kevin Shirley in the late 1980s. The program is from a concert that was held at the Three Arts Theatre in Plumstead, Cape Town.  We must also remember the assistance of Brian Quibell for the FOH sound. To the surprise of all concerned the rather large venue usually reserved for international pop stars at the time, was packed to the roof with the band's fans. Auld was at the time the closest the city came to having it's own real pop music icon.  The band, Murray Anderson on keys, Rob Hack on bass and Mike Bush on drums, plus Robin were joined by Steve Walsh and Judy Joubert on backing vocals. The music was all original and kind of indie and unlike their records released up to this point, the band showed their ability to perform extended arrangements of their songs. Curiously the tapes excluded his two big chart hits.  Issued by Mountain Records, this was the last release fr...
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