Pre-amble - we’re on Instagram now for some reason at @vhfrecords
Haven’t exactly been good about updating the news here (and have lost track of how many people have told me “I didn’t realize you were still doing the label, I only buy re-issues of records I’ve already bought a few times, did you get the new Television audiophile LP?”), so might as well just catch right up with news of all of our 2024 releases (one more might sneak out before EOY if we’re lucky). We’re making them all available for pre-order now. We’ll start shipping the Acid Mothers Reynols this week ahead of it’s May 17 release date. We’ve already got all of these in hand, so feel confident in knowing you’ll actually get them soon if you choose to order!
Here’s the details:
vhf#159 Elkhorn & Mike Gangloff “Shackamaxon Concert” LP - Beguiling acoustic sound sheets with Elkhorn laying out the environment while Gangloff’s hardanger fiddle goes deep over the top. Amazing study-worth Jake Blanchard jacket. (This one has actually been out for a bit - thanks to all who have ordered!)
vhf#160 Acid Mothers Reynols “Vol 3” LP - New volume of collaborations between these prolific international wanderers, which combines their unique sounds in a jammy and psychedelic way that will surprise.
vhf#161 Daniel O’Sullivan “The Pastoral Machine” LP - Fourth volume of Dan’s Library Music series, a cosmic and more electronic set of miniatures perfect for sound tracking whatever activity. Beautiful collages (including on the printed inner) by Dan, an accompaniment to his forthcoming art book on Timeless Editions.
vhf#162 Tomutonttu ja Lehtisalo s/t LP - Totally fun and brilliant Finn electronic madness from these Circle and Kemialliset Ystävät vets, surfing the intersection of Cluster, post-punk/wave, etc. Memorable short tunes and earworm vibes.
vhf#163 Mahti “Konsertti I” 2xLP - Deeply cosmic and beautiful string and electronic sound from members of Circle w/Finnish folk musician Hannu Saha (on the Kantele, a zither-like string instrument). Double LP on limited green vinyl!
vhf#164 Elkhorn “The Red Valley” LP - Debut standalone VHF LP by the Elkhorn duo of Drew Gardner and Jesse Sheppard, a tight set of six studio recordings in a variety of moods and featuring a lot of new sound textures. Limited pink vinyl in a jacket by SEEN Studio.
All of these are available to order now and will also be available on our Bandcamp Site. Excellent pressings from Smashed Plastic in Chicago, and all include download cards. Available to shops through Revolver USA - Street dates are May 17 (Acid Mothers Reynols); July 12 (Tomutonttu ja Lehtisalo and Mahti); and August 9 (Daniel O’Sullivan and Elkhorn).