{"title":"Paradigm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParadigm is a British label that was established in 1995. With a focus on experimental and avant-garde music, the label has become known for its unique and obscure releases. Many of their titles are archive releases or reissues of rare records, making them a treasure trove for music enthusiasts looking to discover something new. In addition to their impressive catalog, Paradigm also showcases the work of artists like Morphogenesis and other related musicians. Under the guidance of Clive Graham, this label continues to push boundaries and provide an outlet for groundbreaking musical exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"up-your-sleeve","title":"Up Your Sleeve","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreviously released in 1980 on David Toop’s Quartz label at a time when improvised music in London was settling into a long spell of excellence. The players here are Steve Beresford, Peter Cusack, Terry Day and David Toop. Terry had been a member of The People Band in the 60s, one of the groups forming part of the first wave of British improvisation. The rest of the group could be regarded as pioneers of a second generation of improvisers who emerged out of the explosion of musical development that came in the wake of AMM, Derek Bailey, SME etc. Out of this burst of musical impetus a platform soon emerged in the form of the London Musicians Collective. A permanent venue and an open network were soon established and the seeds were planted for a wide range of new and exciting players to explore the possibilities of free improvisation. The first Alterations LP from 1978 exemplifies this, with new ideas literally brought to the table - alongside the numerous conventional instruments played by the group, a plethora of simple musical toys, sound makers and home made instruments were used. \u003ci\u003eUp Your Sleeve\u003c\/i\u003e is their 2nd LP and operates in a similar territory, but takes things to another level with its casual embrace of noise and feedback, and somewhat controversially for improv; fragments of familiar songs and a hearty indulgence in rhythm. In short, \u003ci\u003eUp Your Sleeve\u003c\/i\u003e is free improvisation drawn from a very broad range of components. It should be said that all the members of the group were also at the same time in bands that played songs, most notably Steve’s involvement with The Slits and The Flying Lizards. David also briefly basked as a Lizard, but all 4 members were singing the same tune in both The 49 Americans and The Promenaders. Maybe it’s not so surprising to hear stylistic clashes exploited on this record. London was awash with musical development in the early 80s. Apart from the burgeoning LMC scene there were many post punk and experimental groups like This Heat and Swell Maps that enriched the creative atmosphere. London labels like Quartz along with Recommended Records, It’s War Boys, Incus, Industrial, United Dairies and countless others were all releasing ground breaking experimental music. It was arguably the best time for experimental music in London. There was certainly something in the air. Released in an edition of 500 with a numbered 4 page insert. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paradigm","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50452768424267,"sku":"1154358","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e59d73a4-431b-4c5a-aee3-768574b51860_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727163490"},{"product_id":"alis-smile","title":"Alis Smile","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis record is divided into 2 sections. The first part is the title track and takes up most of side 1. \u003ci\u003eAli’s Smile\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1971 and was privately released as a one sided LP, in an edition of 99 copies. It came in a plain sleeve with a hardback copy of the spoken text, and was sold exclusively through Unicorn Bookshop in Brighton, UK. Bill Butler, the bookshop owner, was still paying off a viciously punitive fine and associated court costs imposed in 1968 after a guilty verdict in an obscenity trial. Burroughs, a ‘fellow American’, was only too happy to help out by letting him have the rights to the recording. Rumours abound as to how many copies of the LP actually sold and how many were damaged after having been left on a heater, but, whatever the facts, this magnanimous gesture would still have been very handy. This is the first official reissue of this lost audio recording. A tale of revenge, heartless cruelty and amulet power, muddied with frequent recourse to Scientological references.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the LP is taken up with 30 minutes of audio tape supplied by Burroughs in answer to various questions mailed to him by a freelance journalist. It also includes several readings from material he was working on at the time. The recordings date from 1963, which places them as some of (if not the), earliest in depth recordings of his readings and thoughts. As this material dates from just before the publication of \u003ci\u003eNova Express\u003c\/i\u003e, much of it serves as a useful companion and commentary on his Nova mythology. In the end only about 10 minutes of this material ever got broadcast, used as part of an illustrated talk on the BBC’s Third Programme. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paradigm","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50521322488139,"sku":"1120900","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/69d21c39-3032-4a17-b307-88ef5be0f0c9_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727990580"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_684f8ec0_thumbnail_4096_6025a189-2316-47b7-a6de-c9a937ddc039.jpg?v=1727163469","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/paradigm.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}