Two more French touch classics from Electric Mojo, who've been active since 2019 and continue to do the resuscitatory work of reliving the legacies of 80s, 90s and 00s classics most adjacent to French house and beyond. First came reissues of Cybotron, Freestyle and Jive Rhythm Trax - these were shortly followed by Daft Punk, Stardust and Together in another trivium - and now we've volume 7, which exhume two of Parisian duo Cassius's most samplerific romps to ever grace the international charts: '1999' and 'Feeling For You'. '1999' first appeared, magically, in 1998, nailing a pre-millennial hubbub in a single slice of discoised glamour, further spiced by cutup voxes and soul-sampled percs; 'Feeling For You' is an oddball too minimal for chart favour by comparison, though the heads'll think it just as infectious.

In this collection, Luke curates music with the perfect blend, inviting listeners on an esoteric journey of enlightenment through sound. Exploring late-night, after-hours musings; Everything Above The Sky (Astral Travelling with Luke Una) is a new compilation by the enigmatic DJ, promoter, and cultural curator. Following the E Soul Cultura phenomenon, this compilation comes at a pivotal moment in Luke's career as he travels the globe. Avoiding any chance of his sound being pigeonholed, Luke has assembled a tracklist that feels transcendental, stepping off the grid and back to source. Luke's Everything Above The Sky manifesto describes the music as Astral Travelling in the meadowlands with acid folk, spiritual jazz, midnight hocus pocus, cosmic psychedelic soul, magical whirling love songs, Brazilian ballads of light into machine soul gospel dreaming, Balearic bossa and Outer Space ancient African drums. Expect something different and highly unique with this listen.

While initially forming in 1984, it would be six years until Richmond, Virgina glam metal heroes FireHouse would release their double platinum selling self-titled debut LP in 1990. Achieving gold status in several other territories, including Japan where the band continue to enjoy a devout following, the album boasts several of the group's signature cuts such as the iconic power ballad 'Love Of A Lifetime'. Back on wax with a suave smoky red vinyl, FireHouse were the epitome of glam done right (there is too such a thing) and mark our words, musically this debut has aged far better than the haircuts or leather outfits of the time.

DJ Sneak aka the Chicago house gangster by way of Puerto Rico, has hit a purple vein of form so far this year. Several great slices of wax have all dropped already but he seemingly has more up his sleeve as now comes a new one on Salon. It opens with 'Feeling Of Power' which is pure Sneak - silky drum loops with a raw edge, disco infused atmospheres and a nice catchy vocal to really make sure you stay locked in for the duration. 'Voodoo' is a little more rickety and loose with freewheeling synth flourishes and rolling tech beats.

Hydeout Productions turn their attention once more to the ever-influential lo-fi hip-hop pioneer Nujabes (Jun Seba). Seba's simple formula for cooking up stirring beats - sampler-driven loops, piano overlays, and reverberative flows from guest rappers over and above - has proven timeless so far. His debut LP Metaphorical Music evinces the artist's mastery from the jump, with no letup on quality and handicraft thereafter. Through these serene beats, with enduring features from English-speaking compatriots Cise Starr, Shing02 and Substantial guesting, we're left to wonder what exactly the titular conceit is. Research hardly does the trick: despite the name, these are free-floating, proto-cloud rap sonic phosphenes, not overt concepts. The vibe of relaxation is present throughout, and Nujabes' emphasis on the instrumental despite the rap features are also evident, with floaty beat-centric breakdowns and abrupt easings of flow, present throughout.

Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996 stands as a monumental collection, capturing the evolution of Ukraine's music from the Soviet era to the dawn of independence. This compilation, meticulously assembled by Matt Sullivan and producers David Mas, Mark McNeill, and Shukai Records, offers an unprecedented glimpse into Ukraine's rich musical heritage. The collection spans from Soviet-era folk and rock to underground electronic experiments, reflecting both political dissent and creative evolution. Through rare tracks from folk-rock group Kobza's 'Bunny' to the Caribbean-tinged 'Remembrance' by Vodohrai, the compilation showcases a diverse array of genres and influences. The 80s and 90s contributions highlight Ukraine's vibrant underground scene, featuring experimental sounds like Vadym Khrapachov's synth-driven 'Dance' and Radiodelo's industrial '90'. This vinyl edition features Maria Prymachenko's folk art that really compliments the package well. Vitalii Bardetskyi's insightful liner notes offer context and depth, framing the music within the broader scope of Ukrainian history and resilience. This compilation not only preserves a pivotal era of Ukrainian music but also contributes to the ongoing recovery of the region.

Gemma Hayes is a Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter and this is her long-awaited sixth album, Blind Faith. Throughout the record, Hayes explores themes of longing, empowerment, freedom, and repression in this deeply personal work and really encourages listeners to reflect on her message and immerse themselves in its abstract lyrical nature. All of that fine word smithery is accompanied by tender guitar picking, haunting synths and swooning cello. This is Hayes's first album in a decade and is a remarkable one that shows plenty of subtle evolution in her style while also remaining relevant to older fans.

Mix-O-Logy is an alias of Dublin-based artist Phil Robertson and here he makes his bow on the Rawax label with a series of super electro joints. 'Electro People (Feel Me)' is unpinned with an edgy bassline that brings the menace to lithe synths. 'Akataka' is again defined by a bassline, this time it groans down low and keeps you on edge and the kinetic kicks and percussion unfold with a celestial twist. 'Candyman' has a deep space feel with crystalline chords and wispy sci-fi motifs. Last of all, 'Phenomenon' is the most physical with what sounds like Tetris or Mario video game effects racing about next to the crispy drums.