Mute Mail #23
MUTE MAIL #23
As we wrap up another great year, we wanted to thank you all for your support and for being true lovers of music. We’ve got one last round of treats to soundtrack your holidays, so keep reading for new music, reissues, vinyl, exclusive playlists, and more!
NEW FROM MUTE
Sunroof (Daniel Miller and Gareth Jones) have released their new album, Electronic Music Improvisations Vol. 3.
“…there’s always some warm, hypnotic quality lurking beneath the abstract.” – Blitzed
Listen to the new album here.
Yann Tiersen is back with his upcoming project Rathlin from a Distance | The Liquid Hour, an album in two parts split between introspective piano and expansive electronic landscapes. Out digitally and on CD and vinyl April 4th. Listen to the new tracks here.
A Certain Ratio are back the Christmasville UK EP, featuring the brand new festive tune Now and Laughter, dedicated to all the selfless heroes of the world. Watch the video here.
Moby continues with always centered at night remixes, a collection of 58 reworkings and reimaginings of the original album tracks. Listen here.
REISSUES
Celebrating 30 years of Plastikman‘s (Richie Hawtin) acclaimed album Musik, remastered from the original tapes and reissued on limited edition double vinyl. Out now.
TG Berlin, the stunning new box set from Throbbing Gristle. Numbered limited edition with all previously unreleased material, including the last Throbbing Gristle single on 10″ vinyl, Blu-ray film, live performances, 48-minute studio session, 100 page photo book, and more. Out now.
Erasure have released new limited edition reissues of three albums: Tomorrow’s World, Snow Globe, and the long out-of-print The Violet Flame. Out now.
Laibach‘s Opus Dei Revisited is out now.
Because God’s work is never done, Laibach have built upon the Opus Dei legacy on this double album that includes a new recording of the album by the current Laibach live line up and a reworking/remixed version of the album by original producer Rico Conning.
Laibach have also released The John Peel Sessions, never previously available on vinyl and now remastered and pressed on stone coloured vinyl.
Because God’s work is never done, Laibach have built upon the Opus Dei legacy on this double album that includes a new recording of the album by the current Laibach live line up and a reworking/remixed version of the album by original producer Rico Conning.
Laibach have also released The John Peel Sessions, never previously available on vinyl and now remastered and pressed on stone coloured vinyl.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Still looking for last-minute gifts? We’ve got you covered! Our staff in the UK and US have personally hand picked recommendations for all your gifting needs. Check out Mute’s socials for more staff picks!
ITINERARY
New live dates have been announced for Plastikman, José González, HAAi, and more! Don’t miss more Mute artists on the road:
ALESSANDRO CORTINI
BARRY ADAMSON
CHRIS LIEBING
CRIME & THE CITY SOLUTION
HAAi
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ
LAIBACH
MICHAEL GIRA
PLASTIKMAN
Check all upcoming live dates on our new website here.
PLAYLISTS
This month’s #MuteMixtape is equal parts festive cheer and icy chill — it’s sure to cover all your winter needs!
We’ve updated our New From Mute playlist with a track from every release this year. Listen back to reminisce and revisit Mute‘s 2024!
Our monthly playlist of what’s being listened to on the Mute stereo, Fireside Favourites, has been updated with our staff’s favorite releases of 2024. Featuring Kim Gordon, FKA twigs, Mk.gee, Beth Gibbons, Charli XCX, and more. Listen here.
We hope you enjoyed our Mute Mail — see you in the new year!
