Record Store Day & Classic Album Sundays spotlight the UK’s independent record shops in new series

Slikback, Tzusing, Hodge feature on SVBKVLT’s Cache 02 compilation

This week’s VF HQ Spotify playlist (23rd April)

Joakim explores environmentalism via field recordings and ambient on new LP

Little Simz unveils new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

Tony Allen’s No Accommodation For Lagos and No Discrimination reissued

Pianist Mischa Blanos remembers euphoric dance floors on new album, City Jungle

Baltra crafts low-slung house in new Local Action EP

Technics unveils ‘entry level’ turntable, the SL-100C

Rotel unveils upgraded amplifiers in its 14 and 15 series

Mica Levi releasing Ruff Dog and Blue Alibi albums on vinyl

Dego fuses techno, boogie and jazz on new LP, The Negative Positive