Various Artists "à La Carte Records Sampler Twenty Twenty Two"

ALC Sampler 2022 captures a snapshot of à La Carte Records’ growing roster at a moment of restless creativity. The cassette compiles singles and standout tracks from across the label’s year, bringing together the urgent post-punk of True Faith, the shadowed textures of Tragic Figures, and the shimmering melancholy of Old Moon, among others. It’s both an entry point for the uninitiated and a keepsake for listeners who have been following the label’s trajectory since its inception.

Highlights include an unreleased Old Moon track, Belong, alongside Gossamer Blue—the à La Carte debut single from Spirits of Leo—offering rare glimpses of what lies ahead for the label. Sequenced across two sides, the compilation drifts seamlessly from Flesh of Morning’s dream-pop shimmer to the defiant energy of Don’t Get Lemon, threading together the diverse voices that define à La Carte’s sonic palette.

Far from a mere label showcase, ALC Sampler 2022 feels like a cohesive statement: a document of a community carving out its own space within post-punk, shoegaze, and synth-driven music. By bringing these artists into conversation, the sampler underscores the connective tissue between them, highlighting the label’s curatorial vision while hinting at what’s still to come.

Pressing info:
‣Light pink cassette — 100 copies

ALC-105