VIA PRESS RELEASE | Wewantsounds is delighted to release for the first time on vinyl Brion Gysin’s cult recordings, produced by Ramuntcho Matta in the ’80s and early ’90s.
The release features the hypnotic 32-minute journey “Dreamachine,” which transforms the effects of Gysin’s legendary light art device into a mesmerizing audio experience, alongside the track “The Door,” featuring the visionary saxophonist Steve Lacy. A towering figure in avant-garde art, literature, and sound, Gysin influenced generations of creators, from William Burroughs to David Bowie and Laurie Anderson. Newly remastered and accompanied by liner notes by Gysin scholar Jason Weiss, this LP edition coincides with a major exhibition dedicated to Gysin at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, opening Spring 2026, underscoring his lasting impact on contemporary culture.
Wewantsounds continues its exploration of the archives of French producer and musician Ramuntcho Matta with the first-ever vinyl release of these cult recordings by Brion Gysin, one of the most radical and influential figures of 20th-century counterculture. A pioneering artist whose work spanned literature, sound, performance, and visual art, Gysin remains inseparable from the Beat movement and his long-time friend William Burroughs.
Born in England and raised in Edmonton, Canada, he lived in Paris in the ‘30s, New York in the ‘40s, Tangier in the ‘50s—where Paul Bowles introduced him to the Master Musicians of Jajouka—and returned to Paris by the end of that decade, becoming a central figure among writers and artists experimenting with new forms of expression. His cut-up technique, permutation poetry, and cross-disciplinary approach influenced generations of creators including David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, Genesis P. Orridge, and Burroughs himself.
Glasgow, UK | 12 of the best record shops in Glasgow in 2026: These are the best record shops you need to visit in Glasgow. Glasgow is a city that takes its music seriously. Renowned for its rich musical heritage, it boasts a wide range of record shops to explore, no matter what genre you’re searching for. The city has produced some huge acts, including Simple Minds, Franz Ferdinand and Primal Scream, many of whom began their musical journeys browsing the racks of local record stores in their younger days. Although vinyl has enjoyed a well-documented comeback in recent years, the revival came too late for many much-loved shops. …If you’re seeking shelter from the rain or hunting for an album that’s long eluded you, here’s a list of 
Camarillo, CA | American Pie Record shop revives vinyl culture: Aisles of 
New Haven, CT | “Freedom Songs” Creates A Sonic Roadmap For The Present: Music floated through the lower level of 1020 Chapel St, winding its way around low tables and handmade, wooden bins that housed sleeves and sleeves of vinyl. From a record player, a quartet of steady voices rose through the space, tired but clear. Oh Pritchett! Oh, Kelly! Oh Pritchett, open them cells, they called, unearthing a whole history in under a minute. Atop the collections, photographs of Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, Oscar Micheaux, W.E.B. Du Bois, Malcolm X, and Mary White-Ovington looked back. That sound came to the Chapel Street record store GRAILS last Monday, during the shop’s first ever “Freedom Songs,” a day-long listening session dedicated to the music of the Civil Rights movement. Designed to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the day invited people to explore social justice and Black revolution through songs, speeches, and poetry of freedom, bringing to the present 
Augusta, GA | Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch: Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers. Strike that. Reverse it. But don’t scratch it. They had a number of records—
Hong Kong, CN | Vinyl record bar 8055 reopens to bring new beats Lan Kwai Fong’s nightlife scene: Listen, we love a good beat drop or screaming chart-toppers like any other nighttime reveller in the city, but in this era of EDM and throwback pop-heavy party scene, it would be nice to enjoy something authentic that sounds different for once. Well, it looks like we got our wish, because a vinyl record-based bar has just announced they’ll be opening in Lan Kwai Fong. The brainchild of longtime friends Brian and Ah Hei, the 8055 vinyl bar has had previous iterations based in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai, which grew in popularity to welcome even local celebrities and creatives like Eason Chan and Tyson Yoshi as patrons. The pandemic saw the shuttering of the bar—
Queen rereleasing ‘Live Killers’ and ‘The Platinum Collection’ on vinyl: Queen is revisiting their 1979 album, Live Killers. The band is set to reissue the live album on two-LP black vinyl on Jan. 30, marking the first time it’s been available on vinyl in years. The double live album was originally released in June 1979 and featured songs recorded during the European leg of their Jazz Tour, which ran from January 1979 to March 1979. The album includes performances of “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Don’t Stop Me Now” and “You’re My Best Friend.” Live Killers is available for preorder now. But Live Killers isn’t the only Queen album getting a vinyl rerelease. The band also recently announced they will be releasing their box set The Platinum Collection 
Anchored by era-defining songs including The Psychedelic Furs’ Top 5 title track “Pretty in Pink,” OMD’s iconic “If You Leave,” The Smiths’ “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want,” and Echo & The Bunnymen’s sweeping anthem “Bring on the Dancing Horses,” and INXS fan-favorite deep-cut, “Do Wot You Do,” the Pretty in Pink soundtrack became a defining voice of its time—shaping mood, identity, and belonging in ways few films ever achieve. More than four decades after its theatrical release, Pretty in Pink continues to resonate across generations, its music and themes echoing with each new audience as they navigate the universal challenges of growing up.
Liverpool, UK | Legendary Liverpool record shop discovers links to Brian Epstein and ‘the secret Beatle.’ Legendary Liverpool record shop The Musical Box has discovered a connection to two pivotal figures in The Beatles career. The shop on West Derby Road already has confirmed history linking it to John Lennon and original drummer Pete Best who regularly went in there in the early 60s to look for new releases. Now, thanks to a customer, they’ve been able to add another two names to their famous customer list: manager Brian Epstein and Joe Flannery, who was the band’s booking manager in the early days. The Musical Box, which was recognised last year as 
Adelaide, AU | Hi-fi record store, natural wine bar & specialty cafe, Jewels of Thought spins into Adelaide’s East End: A new kind of record store is preparing to open on Ebenezer Place, and it’s designed to be about far more than flipping through crates (although we love that too). Jewels of Thought Recordings is the latest venture from husband-and-wife team Anthony Wendt and Linh Tieu, bringing together high fidelity audio, pour over coffee and unique teas, natural wine, and Adelaide’s vibrant music scene. After all, Adelaide is Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music. Jewels of Thought Recordings is set to open its doors at 15 Ebenezer Place, likely in early February, just in time for Fringe. There’s another layer to this record store though, and depending on the time of day, you can expect 
