Although it’s been some years since mutual friends introduced Ghettoblaster to Carl of Clan Destine Records, who has brought the world releases from Ela Orleans, The KVB, Funerals, Bestial Mouths and more, his approach to releasing music captured our attention and has kept us in close contact.  With an unwillingness to answer to anyone, and a dedication to staying D.I.Y., Clan Destine promotes individual freedom, great music, and spreading chaos.  Rad, right?
That said, Ghettoblaster recently caught up with Carl to discuss his favorite records of the year.  This is what he was digging on.
Top 11 in no order:
Powell – Untitled 12-inch (Death Of Rave 003)
Torn Hawk / Black Deer – ‘Born To Win / Apex Break’ 12-inch (L.I.E.S)
Charles Manier – Untitled 2xLP (Nation)
Especially Good – ‘Foundation’ LP (Est.83 Records)
Golden Teacher – ‘Bells From The Deep End’ 12-inch (Optimo Music)
Varg – ‘Misantropen’ LP (Northern Electronics)
Gary War / Purple Pilgrims – split LP (Upset The Rhythm)
White Medal – ‘Guthmers Hahl’ LP (Legion Blotan)
Nate Young – ‘Blinding Confusion’ LP (NNA Tapes)
Ruth White -‘Flowers Of Evil’ LP (Black Mass Rising)
Reissue:
Will Azada – ‘Cliche’ 12-inch (CGI Records)
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