Cupcakes & Muffins: a music label
Tagline for this month: A Complete Treat Beyond Belief (‘Cause We need to stay Both sweet & Spicy)
C&M & our budget label KING-O Records — we shall be released
CM 2401 Strangebyrds, Mothers of Exile We’ve Got The Power (Strangebyrds Version) Single
A rousing blue‑collar folk single that fuses harmony‑rich Americana with a driving protest‑song edge, pairing Strangebyrds’
rugged acoustic sound with Mothers of Exile’s anthemic, socially conscious lyrics for a defiant, radio‑ready call to solidarity and hope.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2g3oBHURXMwX4VY8BkrChY?si=dC0OP68UQ6Sl6mO3HFH-LQ
CM 2402 DJ Trotsky, Mothers of Exile feat. Sigríður We’ve Got The Power (DJ Trotsky Version) Single
DJ Trotsky’s electronic dance remix transforms the protest spirit of the original by Mothers of Exile into pulsating club energy, with
Sigríður’s soaring vocals drive a high-NRG beat perfect for dancefloors and festival sets.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/7E8KaN9sYol094UJso4Tfi?si=8eZsKwsMT3aJNzChCtNNFQ
CM 2403 Mothers of Exile feat. Sigríður We’ve Got The Power (Original Versions) Single
The raw, the unfiltered, the core of this protest anthem, spotlighting Sigríður’s emotive vocals over classic-rock instrumentation that
channels urgent solidarity and resilience—serving as the foundation for the Strangebyrds and DJ Trotsky reinterpretations.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3MWFyakoGwpTmuBjmmf2D7?si=qqlO-XGzQ_6nD3_o0Q6v6A
CM 2404 Various Artists Accelerants Compilation Album
Fiery 10-track indie collection spanning folk, electronic, and rock accelerants—ideal for alternative playlists, emerging artist
discovery, and listeners fired up by “We’ve Got The Power” multi-version energy.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4hGGb424cpR8U55prBlLLm?si=LN_ojwdBSKeLUOHYaxDJsg
CM 2501 Pink Houses R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute to ‘60s Rock) Single
This single launched the Cupcakes & Muffins campaign for New England’s premier John Mellencamp tribute band. R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.
smashes through with high-energy heartland rock, capturing the ‘80s anthem’s raw drive, gritty guitars, and crowd-chanting spirit.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0VJ4Jvuw7k1yePb40sU6Xw?si=xPQ87hQhTT63LvskKJqnEw
CM 2502 Pink Houses Mellencamp Covers EP – Stories From The Heartland Vol. 1
Five timeless tracks of the core John Mellencamp hits channeling small-town grit, working-class anthems, and ’80s heartland rock
energy—authentic arrangements melding classic arena rock energy with nostalgia for the vibes of the little pink houses of the heartland.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/77cJCRhNaqX0AFVZr421mK?si=r0u5UU0aTS6QSwX1twYasQ
VIDEOS
CM 2502-1 Pink Houses R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. Video
CM 2502-2 Lonely Ol’ Night Video
CM 2502-3 Paper In Fire Video
CM 2502-4 Cherry Bomb Video
CM 2502-5 Pink Houses Video
Vevo https://www.youtube.com/@PinkHousesVEVO
CM 2503 Pink Houses Lonely Ol’ Night Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5F0OpBPjI32bF86MjiOreq?si=Fu1apNxDTJCpLStyrnY_pw
CM 2504 Pink Houses Paper In Fire Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2GQP4QDzfe1CjiO5E17lRC?si=kxePaTi7TAGQtsyfDwrcvA
CM 2505 Pink Houses Cherry Bomb Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6StsWA5WiD4CKaj9d69lgr?si=ffgd29KbRLaZvFZD_rs0EA
CM 2506 Pink Houses Pink Houses Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2hYQc9Yn1dgVt38qd7hSjW?si=Ivt0F5x_TqKXNC6otgAkJw
CM 2507 Yoko Miwa Trio Songs of Joy Album
Songs of Joy delivers uplifting jazz piano trio magic, blending originals like “Largo Desolato” and “The Rainbirds” with spirited covers of Richie
Havens’ “Freedom,” Billy Preston’s title track, Thelonious Monk’s “Think of One,” and Led Zeppelin’s “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You.” The album,
recorded before COVID closed down the world, is a beacon of hope, optimism, and heartfelt swing.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0S8KAJTF0QoHNRgggDLoHG?si=mlGWZmmkSE6uSNizINbSgA
VIDEOS
CM 2507-1 Yoko Miwa Trio Think of One Music Video
Vevo https://www.youtube.com/@YokoMiwaTrioVEVO
CM 2507-2 Yoko Miwa Trio Songs of Joy Ubuntu EPK
YouTube https://youtu.be/uyhH-FJnlso?si=RetO8OHjRmsizqcT
CM 2508 Yoko Miwa Trio Largo Desolato Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0xrY8RLb65NanW22oXwfxl?si=34V181hDRHScRW8gGcJ3Ow
CM 2509 Yoko Miwa Trio The Lonely Hours Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0SuhyyMzVLKDH6GBkvQUPC?si=ki5s2oK2SMSTOPUVMzygsg
CM 2510 Yoko Miwa Trio Think of One Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4Y9NH3A5RM3Z5H3geK3H2v?si=hUJ7MUzGTmu4MLuBwNleTQ
KING-O 2511 Various Schwabing Affairs Soundtrack (2025 Remaster)
King-O Records revives the cult ‘70s Eurocrime film’s groovy soundscape with pristine remastering—blending funky breaks,
lounge psych and library grooves for vintage soundtrack lovers, Eurocult fans, and retro DJ sets craving the rare Munich underworld vibe.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2aEbHto4nZRsOGLwzOFsEj?si=Eosqzu_aRz2de86aXWK2mA
KING-O 2511.1 Ramon Bouché and the Jet Generation Orchestra Jet Generation Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7wcjTMajuBL24fkVgk5Jla?si=2a036ed04a894414
CM 2512 The Joint Freak Street (1967-1969) (2025 Remaster)
The Joint was a late-1960s British psychedelic/prog-rock band from the Folkestone/Canterbury area and active from around 1966 to 1969,
blending acid rock intensity with Canterbury scene influences like heavy psych riffs and organ-driven jams. Freak Street compiles rare
studio recordings, first released in 2006 as an archival collection after the band never issued an album in their heyday; tracks capture Rick Davies
pre-Supertramp with his and his Jointmate’s raw, self-absorbed energy, with extended guitar work overshadowed by era-typical lo-fi production.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4fnNGEvHGK3ApJVYng8TpX?si=aIIcSzJZTVyowGM7sELY0A
VIDEOS
CM 2512 - 1 The Joint Runman Gunman Music Video
CM 2512 - 2 The Joint On The Other Side Music Video
CM 2512 - 3 The Joint Turnstile Music Video
CM 2512 - 4 The Joint Hardy Willum (Here We Go Again) Music Video
CM 2512 - 5 The Joint 1953 Music Video
Vevo https://www.youtube.com/@TheJointVEVO
CM 2513 The Joint Freak Street Single Edit
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2iVSLoad5gmyT37pds9c4C?si=7-2wViB1RQ6-7ovhg7m80Q
CM 2514 The Joint No Sweat Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/21IlNVxC8RXZcKAjara7xg?si=0Ci7nMD9QBmCqULy6Ele-g
BOOKS
CM 2515 The Joint Freak Street Liner Notes (Paperback)
CM 2516 The Joint Freak Street Liner Notes (Hardcover)
These are the long-lost liner notes to the long-lost album, dutifully researched, featuring interviews by Davies and Joint-mates, Keith Bailey,
John "Andy" Andrews, and close friend Gilbert O'Sullivan. With firsthand stories, uncovered history, and new insights, here is the story of one
of rock's most fascinating missing links. Includes interviews conducted by Supertramp überfans, Abel Fuentes & Juan Lago (thelogicalweb.com),
Malcolm Wyatt (writewyattuk.com), and Børge Skilbrigt (grahambond.com).
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Joint-Freak-Street-1967-1969-Liner/dp/B0GJNFNJQ2/
CM 2517 Yoko Miwa Trio I'm In The Mood For Love Single
“I’m in the Mood for Love” kicks off our reissue of Yoko Miwa Trio’s 2007 Japan-only gem The Day We Said Goodbye. This standard spotlights Miwa’s lyrical
piano weaving romance through lush trio swing, teasing the full album’s melodic depths and Miwa’s emotive command.
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5vc3clmGigWjUwS52AwkmE?si=6XoMQHZrTeWnqOJl5sDrBA
CM 2601 Yoko Miwa Trio The Day We Said Goodbye Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/5Imeb4bzK6UBaceqE96tcW?si=UNUkIceAQXiJwVZceblGvA
CM 2602 Yoko Miwa Trio It's Love Single
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4YaVeR0htgPv1d0sNs6Fze?si=rGhkZf0CRxaAl4fUNOxiNA
CM 2603 Yoko Miwa Trio Purple Dusk (February 27)
CM 2604 Yoko Miwa Trio The Day We Said Goodbye Album (March 20)
This rare 2007 Japan-only release, The Day We Said Goodbye, was recorded at WGBH Radio’s long-since-demolished Brighton, Massachusetts, studios.
Yoko Miwa’s piano leads bassist Kendall Eddy and drummer Scott Goulding through originals, standards, and surprises in telepathic swing. This archival gem
captures the trio’s early telepathic swing and Miwa’s lyrical command—influenced by Monk, Jarrett, and Peterson—now streaming globally after nearly two decades
in obscurity.
CM 2605 Yoko Miwa Trio Just Like A Woman Single March (April 3)
CM 2606 Sahand Sooner or Later Single (March 13)
VIDEO
CM 2606 - 1 Sahand Sooner or Later Video (March 6)
Much more on the way.
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