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In 2017, #JK released his fifth album FROM THE HERMIT'S BEDROOM on Out Of Office Records. It was released on 30 March 2017 by Out Of Office Records. It was produced by Jean Koning and recorded in studios in London, and Amsterdam from May to November 2016. From The Hermit's Bedroom produced three singles – "The Cause Of All My Scars", "Truly Love The Hunt", and "Just The Mess We Made". Are your convictions so fragile that mine cannot stand in opposition to them? Is your God so illusory that the presence of my Devil reveals his insufficiency?  ― Marquis de Sade After letter number fortyseven from the public administrator landed on Jean Koning’s doormat, he knew it was time to sell up and move on. The last and hardest belonging to let go was his beloved 1970s Fender amp, which he very reluctantly sold to clear his tax arrears and gas bill. While rattling around the house on his own, the sense of loss, the feeling of being left all alone and material h...

We're delighted to announce a whole bunch of reissued albums in unlimited editions on physical formats. In a virtual world where no-one knows what’s real, there are people out there who want to feel the music in their hands... Click on the sleeve for the official landing page...    

The second release will be a reissue of his 2017 album 'From The Hermit's Bedroom' By Sam Moore 12th December 2025 photo by S.T. Vacirca “Are your convictions so fragile that mine cannot stand in opposition to them? Is your God so illusory that the presence of my Devil reveals his insufficiency?” ― Marquis de Sade Jean Koning‘s back catalogue of his first 5 albums is set to be reissued on vinyl over the next 5 months. The celebrated artist’s discography is the subject of a comprehensive reissue campaign by Eden Records Ltd., Coffee&CheeseCake Records, IM Media, Out Of Office Records, and Elastic Stage, a joint force, who are aiming to “ celebrate every aspect of Koning’s recording career and afford a comprehensive and exciting look at the evolution of one of the most singular and extraordinary artists of modern times. ” The reissue series will span Koning’s back catalogue of his first five studio albums, including a selection of albums from a later release-year than 201...