Name: All News is Good News
Brand: Surprise Chef

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRBLP202

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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7119691264813

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

MRBCD202

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Surprise Chef

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

Surprise Chef is a talented and innovative artist who has made a significant impact in the music industry. With their unique blend of soul, funk, and jazz, Surprise Chef creates captivating melodies that resonate with listeners around the world.
Their passion for music is evident in every note they play, and their dedication to their craft shines through in each composition. Surprise Chef's ability to seamlessly fuse different genres together sets them apart from other artists, making their sound truly one-of-a-kind.
With a growing fan base and an impressive discography, Surprise Chef continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be a musician. Their captivating performances leave audiences wanting more, and their commitment to creating meaningful music ensures that they will remain at the forefront of the industry for years to come.

There is something simultaneously both brand-new and retro about All News Is Good News - the debut album from Melbourne’s instrumental soul group Surprise Chef.

It sounds like something dreamt up by lo-fi cousins of David Axelrod and Janko Nilovic, with dramatic Library-music-eqsue cinematic arrangements echoing both light and dark, delving into moments of dissonance and positivity. There is a meticulous education of 1970’s soul on display that touches on the legacies of the great composer / producers, yet at the same time this is a truly contemporary record that could have only been made now. 

The warm-raw-authenticity of the album was captured in the recordings live to tape over a handful of sessions in the band’s home studio in Melbourne’s inner-northern suburb of Coburg. The results are a captivating journey of instrumental cinematic-soul that will connect with the hardened Axelrod, Truth and Soul, El Michels Affair, and Daptone’s fans, as well as the open-minded first-time listener.

All News is Good News

Music GB

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