Name: Out There
Brand: The Heliocentrics

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NA5031LP

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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659457503116

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Black LPx2

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2007-10-23

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

Artist

The Heliocentrics

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

Now Again Records

The Heliocentrics is a loose collective of talented musicians, including Malcolm Catto on drums, Jake Ferguson on bass, and Jack Yglesias on organ and percussion. Inspired by Sun Ra, their music blends genres like Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Psychedelic, Electronic, Avante-Garde and Ethnic music. With a fixed core and additional members such as Barbora Patkova on vocals, Raven Bush on violin and effects, Dan Smith on guitar and Moog, and Jason Yarde on saxophone; they create an alternative galaxy where all these musical styles revolve around "The One".

Now Again Records was launched in 2002 by Egon as a subsidiary of Stones Throw Records. With a rich catalogue of 60s & 70s soul & funk, as well as some essential new projects, the label has become a go-to destination for music lovers. In 2012, Now Again Records became independent and secured distribution from various partners including Traffic Entertainment Group.

The label's founder, Egon, has always had an ear for exceptional music. His passion for digging deep into the crates and unearthing hidden gems is evident in the carefully curated releases on Now Again Records. From rare soul and funk classics to groundbreaking contemporary projects, the label consistently delivers quality music that resonates with listeners.

With its dedication to preserving and celebrating the legacy of soul and funk music from the past while also pushing boundaries with innovative new sounds, Now Again Records has earned a reputation as a trusted source for both collectors and casual fans alike. Whether you're seeking timeless classics or exciting new discoveries, this label is sure to have something that will captivate your ears.

The Heliocentrics' debut full-length is once again available as a double LP. Good luck trying to categorise this album. Led by the relentless drummer Malcolm Catto, the UK collective’s objective lays quite a ways beyond what ordinary listeners know or expect. In an alternative galaxy, where the orbits of Hip-Hop, Funk, Jazz, Psychedelic, Electronic, Avant-Garde and Ethnic music all revolve around “The One” - that’s where you might find The Heliocentrics. 

A listen to a song or two reveals no small influence from the funk universe of James Brown. But there’s also the disorienting asymmetry of Sun Ra;s music. The cinematic scope of Ennio Morricone. The sublime fusion of David Axelrod. But the Heliocentrics’ music isn’t retro. It’s brand new. And it’s timeless. 

They have well-placed fans in the likes of Madlib (Catto was featured on his Shades of Blue album and on various Yesterdays New Quintet releases) and DJ Shadow (the band backed him on the song “This Time I'm Gonna Do It My Way” from his The Outsider album), who will tell you that this band is really the next shit but that they have the consistency and musicianship that seems to have been lost somewhere in the analog to digital shuffle over the past thirty years.

Out There

Music GB