Soul Jazz Records new Sounds of the Universe: Art + Sound 2012-15 is a new double album CD (and two separate volumes of double-vinyl) featuring a line-up of some of the most forward-thinking and progressive artists and producers working with electronic music around the world today.

This lovingly compiled collection features a stunning array of contemporary artists: Chicago's Afro-futurist genius Hieroglyphic Being; Kaseem Mosse (aka Gunnar Wendell/Siege of Troy), one of the most talked-about, respected artists in underground house and techno; out of Detroit s Moodyman stable comes Andres; also featured is Los Angeles-based Ras G, associated with the Brainfeeder label established by fellow producer Flying Lotus; and many more!

This new collection features a first CD of tracks recorded exclusively for Soul Jazz Record s bespoke Sounds of the Universe label. These were originally issued under their Art + Sound series between 2012 and 2015 as unique hand-etched and original commissioned art pieces (reproduced here) collectors' 12 singles - all pressed in micro-editions of 250 copies for each artist s release that were only ever available exclusively from Soul Jazz Records' boutique Sounds of the Universe shop in Soho, London.

The second CD features a fantastic set of all brand new exclusive tracks from the likes of Seven Davis Jr, Drexciya

collaborator DJ Stingray, deep house virtuoso Mike Huckaby, Glaswegian noise-punk six-piece Golden Teacher, and lots more all created and commissioned especially for this release. These songs are not available anywhere else in the world.

Together these 2 CDs comprise an amazing selection of new progressive electronic music.

This album is released as double CD pack with slipcase and booklet. It is also available as two separate limited edition double vinyl editions in heavyweight vinyl and gatefold sleeves with full artwork + free download codes, and as a worldwide digital release.

Outstanding 2CD compilation... a beautiful, desirable and ever so slightly special object... It's doubtful you'll hear a better compilation of contemporary electronic sounds this year. - The Quietus

An intriguing, engaging, compilation - Thump/Vice

Everything is soulful, lush and dignified but also free spirited. - Record Collector

An insanely on-point collection from Soul Jazz of the most visionary electronic producers operating at the moment... From techno to lush house and electronica, it s at its best here. - DJ Mag

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