Originally available exclusively on Factory Records' US-only 1987 compilation 'Young, Popular And Sexy,' Shark Vegas' "Pretenders of Love" is something of a lost gem. With production that recalls New Order's mid-80s output, it's a satisfying slice of electronic pop from a Berlin group that has since slipped below the radar. This track along with many other choice bits from the Factory camp will appear on our FAC. DANCE compilation, a two disc collection of 12" dance mixes and overlooked tracks from Factory Records' early forays into dance music, out in October.

Shark Vegas- Pretenders Of Love (FAC. DANCE) by Strut

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Here's the first bit of audio we have to share from the upcoming Arthur's Landing project. We picked their version of Arthur's well known Loose Joints classic "Is It All Over My Face" because it really shows the effects of their approach, though several of the songs on the record are built not from fully formed songs, but expanded ideas, melodic fragments, and performance techniques that that the members of the band worked on with Arthur when he was alive. Looking forward to sharing music music!

Arthur's Landing- Love Dancing (Is It All Over My Face) by Strut

The gentlemen behind London's Sofrito parties are true crate diggers par excellence, unearthing the finest in Tropical dancefloor fire. Strut is very pleased to have them in the selector's seat for their debut compilation, Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque. Made up of nearly impossible to find vintage floor fillers, brand new edits, and even an exclusive cumbia from Quantic, the music on here is guaranteed to make your winter feel like summer. Check the tracklist below, and be on the lookout for a closer look at Sofrito's amazing flyer artist Lewis Heriz, who did the artwork for the compilation as well, coming soon.

Tracklist:
1. BANDA LOS HIJOS DE LA NINA LUZ – QUIERO AMANACER
2. LES YA TOUPAS DU ZAIRE – JE NE BOIS PAS BEAUCOUP
3. FRENTE CUMBIERO - PITCHITO
4. FAIR NICK STARS – ARRETE MAL PARLE
5. KYEREMATEN STARS – MAYE OBI DEN
6. VICTOR UWAIFO – OHUE (FRANKIE FRANCIS & SIMBAD EDIT)
7. ADOLFO ECHEVERRIA – SABROSO BACALAO
8. EL TIMBA – DESCARGA BONTEMPI
9. MIGHTY SHADOW – DAT SOCA BOAT
10. DANY PLAY – FA’WAKA
11. SAFOHENE DJENI – MAHU WO ASIE
12. TI CELESTE – POPILATION BASSE-TERRIENNE DU ABOIS
13. QUANTIC Y SU CONJUNTO LOS MITICOS DEL RITMO – CUMBIA DE MOCHILLA
14. ROARING LION – CARNIVAL LONG AGO
15. GNONNAS PEDRO – YIRI YIRI BOUM

We couldn't be more excited to have the opportunity to present the classic music of Fania on Strut. There really is no way to have a conversation about Afro-Cuban music without touching on what Fania have done, and it's an honor to be able to share their music with our listeners. Salsa Explosion serves as a great entry point to the Fania catalog, touching on many of the different sub-styles that make up what is referred to as Salsa. So many classic artists and tunes on here. We're also thrilled to be able to present the album with a series of unpublished photos, and new artwork, some of which you can see in this video. Look for Salsa Explosion at the end of the month!

We had so much fun on the last Horse Meat Disco mix that you know we had to do it again! If you can't make it to their legendary weekly London gig (and we highly suggest you make it a priority) this is the closest you can get to the balls out disco insanity you're guaranteed to encounter there. These guys have the record knowledge to put many disco obsessives to shame, yet manage to sidestep the dry and joyless collector scene in favor of a party that gets to the heart of the original disco spirit. Check out a short promo mix and the tracklist for the album below. Horse Meat Disco II will be out June 22nd.

Horse Meat Disco - Volume 2 - Mini Promo Mix by warmhq

Horse Meat Disco II Tracklist

1. EL COCO - AFRODESIA
2. LEONORE O’MALLEY – FIRST TO BE A WOMAN
3. STEPHANIE MILLS – YOU CAN GET OVER
4. TEMPEST TRIO – DO YOU LIKE THE WAY IT FEELS
5. SCHERRIE PAYNE – I’M NOT IN LOVE (GIRL, YOU’RE IN LOVE)
6. KASSO - WALKMAN
7. CYCLADES – FIRE TO DESIRE
8. FIRST LOVE – DON’T SAY GOODNIGHT
9. MADLEEN KANE – CHERCHEZ PAS
10. LAURETT RUSSELL GRANT – HOT TO TROT
11. ELECTRA feat. TARA BUTLER – FEELS GOOD
12. BRAVO – TOUCH ME NOW
13. NIGHTFALL – NIGHTIME BOOGIE

It goes without saying that Mulatu Astatke is one of our musical heroes here at Strut. It's been an honor to work with him on the Inspiration Information and New York - Addis - London projects, and the response we've gotten has been overwhelming. We're proud to be releasing his first solo album in over 20 years this March, and pleased to present some of the first audio from the project for your listening enjoyment. Listen to Green Africa from Mulatu Steps Ahead, and imagine how soon March 30th is coming!