★Library of the Occult
Magnetic Sunshine
Limited to 500 copies on orange vinyl. "Deadlier than Ernst Stavro Blofeld himself, these Men From S.P.E.C.T.R.E. are on a mission more dangerous than anything imagined by Ian Fleming. Their aim? Destroy dancefloors across the globe with their uncontrollable cinematic grooves. Their weapons? Hulking Hammond organs, scorching bongos and fuzzed-out guitars that could soundtrack either an incense-flamed club scene from an Amicus chiller circa ’69, or an international spy flick replete with monstrou…
View From The Magician's Window
A 70's odyssey of moog infused cosmic krautrock and psychedelic baroque on this debut record from 'The Psychic Circle'
Horror of the Hexham Heads
The Night Monitor deftly constructs an auditory labyrinth, intertwining layers of analog synthesis and spectral ambience. Drawing inspiration from the obscure landscapes of 1970s electronic experimentation and the spectral echoes of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to create an immersive experience that resonates with the unknown. From the dissonant whispers to the pulsating rhythms, "Horror of the Hexham Heads" invites listeners to navigate the murky waters of the unexplained, delving deep into the…
Saturnalia
"Saturnalia sounds like looking into a crystal ball and seeing your past, present, and future all splayed out for you to contemplate and get a little woozy over. McKeown creates a patchwork of dream sequences and woozy psychedelia that range from low key groove and floating-in-space cosmic horror. “Electronic folk horror” was how it was described to me, and I gotta say I can get on board with that description. But there’s much more happening here. Moments I’m reminded of Colin Stetson’s excellen…
Legend Of Lizard Lake
*Much needed repress* Dream Division presents an album of reptilian synthesiser psych 'Legend of Lizard Lake' takes the listener on a journey with its fantasy inspired soundscapes with brooding electronics and psychedelic guitars building on an immersive Dungeon Synth backdrop. Pressed on 180gm ‘Poison Dusk’ vinyl, in a mirror board sleeve
Under Magnetic Mountain
Ivan The Tolerable: The Sonic Alchemist Returns to Library Of The Occult with a Mind-Altering Sonic trip, "Under Magnetic Mountain". Known for his innovative approach and dedication to pushing the limits of sonic experimentation Under Magnetic Mountain is a sonic kaleidoscope that delves deep into the psychedelic kosmische realm, offering listeners an exhilarating and transformative experience through 10 mind-bending tracks forged within the sanctum of the Ivan The Tolerable Sound Laboratory.
Nachtmahr
Ivy Chalice unveils their spellbinding album 'Nachtmahr'. Drawing inspiration from the duality of dreams and nightmares, Ivy Chalice crafts an auditory journey that beckons listeners to embrace the allure of the unknown. The album's title itself is a nod to the intricate interplay of darkness and fascination that resides within our deepest thoughts. Just as there are dreams we yearn to awaken from, there are those we secretly long to fall back into, and 'Nachtmahr' embodies the latter, seamlessl…
Village Of The Snake God
*2023 stock. 300 copies limited edition* “A psych/folk/Giallo ménage à trois, The hologram People’s ‘The Village Of The Snake God’ locks into the heart of 60s acid burnt freak outs and the 70s long, dark hangover. This dizzying album delivers jazz-inflected grooves, fuzzed guitars, and just the right amount of hazy, occult vibes. Black Mountain meets Popol Vuh meets Rajneeshpuram. Lavish, lush, and lurid.” - John Hubner
Honey
In collaboration with UK label Library of the Occult, NPNB presents the latest installment of Tales From the Library of the Occult. With a short story by English comics writer John Reppion and narration by UK voiceover artist Peter Baker. NPNB provide the score for a sweet-but-creepy, femme fatale parable in the '70s English folk horror style. It's a sound steeped in the Giallo horrorscapes of Goblin, the pagan-pastoral janglings of Pentangle, and the cloud-obscured soundtracks of a pre-Dark Sid…
The Interconscious Catalogue
*2023 stock. 300 copies limited edition* "Buyer beware: I am not sure I have fully recovered from listening to Reznick’s latest offering. Felt like some malignant entity was chaperoning me through a madness-inducing mindscape... immersive, confident and consistently surprising.” - Larry Fessenden
Lumarian
Tom Mcdowell’s Dream Division returns with 'Lumarain' an invitation to an electronic odyssey. The album's expansive synth soundscapes stretch out like vast, unexplored galaxies, inviting the audience to embark on a thrilling journey. McDowell's deft touch on the synthesiser’s manifests in otherworldly textures and pulsating rhythms, forging a unique sonic experience that captivates from start to finish with each track unfolding like a chapter of a lost dystopian science fiction novel. The fusion…
Nightmares at The Sad Souls Social Club
Tip! ** Edition of 300. Limited Edition Blue Smoke Vinyl. ** Tai Chi Tommy steps out of the crypt to deliver his sultry crooner tones in a collection of Halloween themed doo-wop and garage psych songs live from the Sad Souls Social Club. drawing from the likes of Roy Orbison and The Platters, mixing lush and pleasing melodies with voodoo lure and a 50’s twang.
Love songs for Zombies, Vampires, freaks, geeks and the Strange & Unusual
Column Of Shadow
*350 copies limited edition on Cosmic Shadow (Green Marble) vinyl* Column of Shadow is a grainy ritual, an array of seventies, occult moods, and the synth soundtrack to a diabolical film soon to see the dark of day. With nods toward kosmische Musik in tender scenes and unnerving ceremonies, it is folk horror in reverse, whereby the past visits the modern world like sounds of old locating a new home in the present that embraces them.