New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is a record trader now

Twin Peaks singer Julee Cruise has died

Lil Silva enlists Sampha, Little Dragon and more for debut album

Listen to this week’s Vinyl Factory HQ playlist

Fela Kuti’s Roforofo Fight reissued in 50th anniversary edition

Moor Mother explores free jazz and poetry on new album

Blondie unveil expansive 124-track box set, Against the Odds

Laurie Anderson reissuing Bright Red on vinyl

Pixies return with Doggerel

Cass McCombs explores loss on Heartmind

Charles Stepney’s early home recordings collected on 2xLP

Phonica releasing new 12” from ‘disco wizard’ Ron Basejam