We're off for a couple of weeks, so we're delving into our archives for you. This week we've got this cracker of a favourites compilation from 2017. 

The first of our three part ‘best of 2017’ showcases some of our favourite tunes from the year. This week we have the 7″ stunner from Idris Ackamoor, the digital dubs of Roger Robinson and Disrupt, hip hop from Ill Camille, the best track from Gnod’s mouthful of an LP – JUST SAY NO TO THE PSYCHO RIGHT​-​WING CAPITALIST FASCIST INDUSTRIAL DEATH MACHINE – Russian punks Mirrored Lips and a load more

Tracklisting Idris Ackamoor & the Pyramids – Tinoge Ya Ta’a Ba, Pt. 1 & 2 (feat Guy One) (Philophon Records, Germany) Ill Camille – Black Gold (Jakarta Records, Germany) Gnod – Real Man (Rocket Recordings, UK) Group Doueh & Cheveu – Bord de Mer (Born Bad Records, France) Roger Robinson & Disrupt – Bun Bun Bun (Jahtari Records, Germany) Pessimist – Peter Hitchens (Blackest Ever Black, UK) Mirrored Lips – Дорогой Хороший (Alakir, Israel) Mahatma X – Mahatma and the White Devil (Home Assembly Music, UK) Part Chimp – Mapolean (Rock Action Records, UK) Hampshire & Foat – Galaxies Like Grains of Sand (Athens of the North, UK)