Originally released in 2013 and now repressed on crystal clear vinyl, ‘Nostalchic’ is the debut album by British artist Lapalux aka Stuart Howard. Emerging during an era in which upstart DIY talent was flooding the gates of electronic music, Howard’s voice was singular, as a brilliant artist always should be. Flying Lotus was quick to recognise his startling talent, as Howard’s shot-in-the-dark demo email to Brainfeeder Records was immediately answered by the label head himself, who quickly moved to sign him. Now considered a classic of the era, ‘Nostalchic’ is a record characterized by its devastating emotional force, melding his beloved R&B and soul into elements of house and hip-hop, all with the trademark Lapalux finish: infectious, lopsided swing and achingly deep texture. For fans of Flying Lotus, Burial, James Blake, Ross From Friends. Crystal clear double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with digital download code.

What the press said:

“It’s sampling as fine art… a forwardlooking album, warm and comfortable but never obvious.” – Pitchfork

“Soaks into your soul… repeated listening essential.” – DJ Mag

“Like the R&B of another time and place, transmitted from an unknown planet in a distant galaxy into the mind of a wildly creative sound designer.” – XLR8R

“Howard has an ear that sets him above many of his peers.” – The 405

“Evocative and blissfullly moving.” – Music OMH

“A luxurious, shimmering landscape.” – Dummy

“An album full of lush sonic textures, but also one bursting with hooks and, most importantly, feeling too.” – Drowned in Sound

“Fascinating space cadet R&B.” – The Arts Desk

“Densely textured, constantly engaging…” – The Line of Best Fit