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For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket have achieved an incredibly rare feat in rock & roll, upholding a long established cultural legacy while sustaining the curiosity and creative hunger of their earliest days. For their 10th studio album, the band teamed up with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Brendan O’Brien (Springsteen, Pearl Jam) for what may be their most masterfully realized work yet, once again expanding the limits of their sound while elevating their artistry to unprecedented heights. Available on "Blue Iceberg" color vinyl with custom inner sleeve and 4-page insert. Limited Edition. Indie Exclusive.
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Neon Pill is the highly anticipated new album from Cage The Elephant, and group’s first new music since their album, Social Cues, which won Best Rock album at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards.
Cage The Elephant consists of brothers Matt Shultz (vocals) and Brad Shultz (rhythm guitar) along with Daniel Tichenor (bass), Jared Champion (drums), Nick Bockrath (lead guitar) and Matthan Minster (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals).
GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum rock band Kings of Leon are coming back big with their 9th full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun. As the title suggests, it’s a document of one of this era’s great rock n’ roll bands cutting loose, trying new things, and, yes, having some fun. Recorded at Dark Horse studio and produced with new collaborator Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Florence + the Machine) the album sees a new side of Kings of Leon. On the new album, the band harkens back to their gritty origins while simultaneously finding new gears. It’s the sound of a band unified in vision and purpose, freed from any expectations, and the album the band says they’ve always wanted to make. Indie Exclusive Apple LP. Limited Edition.
With the release of Cigarettes After Sex’s third album, X’s, the band finally takes center stage as not just one of today’s preeminent indie bands, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires. Indie Exclusive Crystal Clear LP. Limited Edition.
St. Vincent’s first self-produced record, All Born Screaming is Annie Clark at her most unfiltered. All Born Screaming is an invitation to test the limits of what is possible–and to then keep going; Brought to life with the aid of a highly curated dream lineup of friends — Rachel Eckroth, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Cate Le Bon, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stella Mogzawa and David Ralicke — the album is an unadulterated expression of St. Vincent’s singular vision.
The Avett Brothers return with their first album in five years. Produced by longtime collaborator, friend and early champion Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers is as much untitled as it is self-titled, for as Thomas Keating said: “Silence is God’s first language – everything else is a poor translation.”
From the album’s all-vocal opening to the sharp, scrappy and scorching rock n roll blast of lead single “Love Of A Girl,” to the novel strains of folk, roots, synth and strings that have landed The Avett Brothers numerous Billboard Top 5 and chart-topping albums, three GRAMMY nominations, five Americana Music Awards, a documentary co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, and so much more, this record is one that revealed itself naturally over time.
Recorded in Malibu’s Shangri-La Studios, as well as Nashville, Mar Vista, and the band’s hometown of Concord, NC, The Avett Brothers is a collection of songs seen through a lens of independently studied spirituality; questions and considerations in the interest of the divine unknowable. In an ongoing attempt to comprehend existence and our interpersonal connectedness, these songs seek the sacred in the commonplace: a cheap cup of coffee, the smallest movement of love, broken hearts and school bus lessons, a baby’s first and second steps, growing older and holding on to one’s roots, losing someone and accepting fate, rediscovering hope and finding sanctity in tragedy...ultimately reveling in the fun and surrender of what we cannot understand.
As their first full length release on Ramseur Records/Thirty Tigers since 2007’s Emotionalism, The Avett Brothers is both a cumulative opus and fresh start for the band’s future as a multifaceted and singular force.
As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again [Indie Exclusive Opaque Fruit Punch LP]
ON SALE $37.97 Vinyl: $34.17 Buy
For over 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Their distinctive brand of hyperliterate folk-rock set them apart from the start, releasing nine full-length albums that are unbound by genre and highly ambitious. Now the beloved indie band is back with their first new album in six years, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again - not only the longest Decemberists album to date (and their first intentional, proper double-LP) but also their most empathetic and accessible, its 13 songs like semaphores of mutual recognition for our fraught times and faint hope. The first dozen songs are punchy, pithy gems all, reflections on mortality and loneliness, longing and cynicism, expectation and unease. The band animates them brilliantly, pushing out and pulling in at the perfect moments. John Moen practically dances beneath the jangle of opener “Burial Ground,” breathing the life into this song about spiraling toward the end. From the irrepressible “Oh No!" and guileless tenderness and absolute surrender of “All I Want Is You,” to the romantic ghost story that shimmers behind pedal steel in spite of the specter in "Long White Veil," these 12 songs alone would constitute a dazzling Decemberists album, rich with woe and love, anxiety and honesty. But a keening little choir and arid electric guitar invoke “Joan in the Garden,” the band’s first full-on prog escapade since The Crane Wife. Though rooted in doubt, much like the album it ends, “Joan in the Garden” ultimately lands as a celebration of music’s ability to convey valence and ambiguity, to frame an endlessly complicated story in instantly compelling terms.
This, songwriter Colin Meloy will tell you proudly, is the best Decemberists albums and perhaps the ultimate realization of 22 years of work. In many ways, As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again feels like an aptly titled renewal for The Decemberists. The first full-length release on YABB Records, the band’s own label, after a run of nearly two decades with Capitol. As they were once, here are the Decemberists again, now an independent band empowered by singing stories that sound instantly familiar and convey some bit of hard-won wisdom.
With $10 Cowboy, Charley Crockett didn’t set out to make a themed record. He had released a concept album in 2022, the critically acclaimed Man From Waco, propelling Crockett to new heights and establishing him as one of the leaders of a sparkling revival of traditional country and folk music.
For the follow up album, Crockett wrote freely, over a two-month period, as he wound his way across the United States on the back of a tour bus. The resulting songs—raw, personal, vivid portraits of a country in transition—ended up being connected after all.
“This material is written at truck stops, it’s written at casinos, it’s written in the alleys behind the venues, it’s written in my truck parked up on South Congress in Austin,” explains Crockett. “A ramblin’ man like me, a genuine transient, is in a pretty damn good position to have something to say about America.”
As the album unfolds, you begin to understand that a $10 Cowboy is anyone who has hustled to get by, who didn’t fit in, who has slept on other people’s couches, or the street, who has fallen down, gotten up, and ventured from home chasing a paying gig, or a new start.
“Being out on the road gives you a first-hand experience of how different kinds of Americans see themselves as going through some kind of great struggle,” Crockett says. “The roughneck working the oil and natural gas fields in West Texas. The single mother raising kids by herself. The young man working a street corner because he thinks it's his only option. I would be dishonest if I said I couldn’t see the thread. Each of ‘em feel invisible. I am struck by the battles they are fighting internally, and the ways they have been entrapped by what America says they are.”
The album was recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, produced by Crockett and his long-time collaborator Billy Horton. It was recorded live to tape, with anywhere from 6-12 musicians and backup singers on each track, giving the songs the feel of a live performance. It’s a sound Crockett has been after for years. “Reason I cut it on tape is because when you got the right people in the room, and the great players rise to the occasion when that red light is on and the tape is rolling, you get the magic of a great performance.”
It's exactly what he achieved with $10 Cowboy. Regular bandmates Fox, Nathan Fleming, and Mayo Valdez are joined by some of the genre’s most talented players—Rich Brotherton, Kevin Smith, Dave LeRoy Biller, T. Jarrod Bonta and others, including a string quartet. Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller sing on the album. While the musicianship and accompaniment are exquisite, they are also subtle, placed joyously, yet judiciously across the album.
No, Crockett didn’t set out to write a themed record. Or, through his studied eye, to find America. But with $10 Cowboy, he might have done both.
Billie Eilish’s third studio album, "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT", released via Darkroom/Interscope Records is her most daring body of work to date, a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs— ideally listened to in its entirety from beginning to end—does exactly as the album title suggests; hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically, while bending genres and defying trends along the way. With the help of her brother and sole collaborator, FINNEAS, the pair wrote, recorded, and produced the album together in their hometown of Los Angeles. This album comes on the heels of her two massively successful albums “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?" and "Happier Than Ever" and works to further develop the world of Billie Eilish.
Composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey continues her story with Bewitched: The Goddess Edition, an expanded version of her 2023 critically celebrated and GRAMMY-winning second album. Since the release of Bewitched, Laufey has proven how staying true to oneself can result in creating a space where people can find themselves. Bewitched has been wildly successful around the world, appearing on multiple year-end best-of lists, sparking an immediately sold-out tour and reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Jazz charts. The Goddess Edition features four brand-new original songs including lead single "Goddess" and will be available on vinyl, cassette, and CD. The expanded package includes dark blue vinyl, an updated booklet, and a custom board game.
I Love You So F***king Much is the fourth studio album from human musical group sensations Glass Animals, released on Republic Records on July 19.
p.s. Artwork by the legendary Lydia Roberts
p.p.s. layout design by Stijn van Hapert
p.p.p.s. includes liner notes written by the incredible Gabrielle Zevin.
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What's New 1-10-25
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New Release Round-Up 01-17-24
GloRilla - Glorious - Interscope
GRAMMY-nominated recording artist GloRilla releases her highly anticipated debut album GLORIOUS. The star-studded affair includes features from Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Sexyy Red, Kirk Franklin, Bossman Dlo, Fridayy, T-Pain, Muni Long, and Chandler Moore. The debut studio album comes after Big Glo trailblazed her way through the music industry with infectious hit records and high-profile collaborations that have won fans around the globe, including this year's Hot 100 hits "Yeah Glo!," "TGIF" and "Wanna Be" featuring Megan Thee Stallion."
Gracie Abrams - The Secret of Us (Deluxe) - Interscope
Gracie Abrams returns with the deluxe version of her sophomore album, The Secret of Us (Deluxe)released via Interscope Records. This is Gracie's most expansive body of work both sonically and narratively. Building onto a massive year for Gracie, she adds 4 new songs including fan favorite ‘That's So True'. Gracie's growth as a songwriter and vocalist is showcased in her most extroverted album yet, as she continues to work with longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner. A portion of these songs were also written with Gracie's best friend, Audrey Hobert. This album was written with the urgency with which you run home to detail every moment of a night to your friend, with her live experiences over the past year having deeply shaped the identity of this album.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
GloRilla - GLORIOUS [Opaque Gold LP]
Gracie Abrams - The Secret of Us (Deluxe) [Transparent Moonlight 2LP]
Mac Miller - Balloonerism - [Indie Exclusive 2 White LP]
Dua Lipa - Live at The Royal Albert Hall [2 LP]
Vince Guaraldi - Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown [RSD Essential] [Heartburn Red LP]
Loudon Wainwright III - Loudon Live In London
Bad Omens - Concrete Jungle [The Ost] [Colored Vinyl] (Grn) (Org)
Art Blakey / Jazz Messengers - Like Someone In Love (Blue Note Classic Vinyl)
Celia Cruz & Friends - Night Of Salsa (25th Anniversary Edition) [180g Magenta Splatter 2 LP]
Freddie Hubbard - Here To Stay (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition)
Justice - Neverender Remixes [Clear Vinyl] (Uk)
KIDZ BOP Kids - KIDZ BOP 50 [Neon Coral LP]
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Nitty Gritty [Limited Edition]
Basil Poledouris - Robocop 3 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Deluxe Edition) [Yellow 2LP]
Diana Ross & The Supremes - Reflections [Limited Edition]
Olivia Dean - Live At Eventim Apollo [2 LP]
49 Winchester - Iii [Colored Vinyl] (Grn) (Stic) [Indie Exclusive]
Los Straitjackets - Supersonic Guitars In 3-D (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] [Clear Vinyl]
49 Winchester - 49 Winchester (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] (Stic) [Indie Exclusive]
Nourished by Time - Erotic Probiotic 2
49 Winchester - Wind [White Lp Indie Exclusive]
Yo La Tengo - Genius + Love = Yo La Tengo
Frank Black - Teenager Of The Year [Colored Vinyl]
Quelle Chris / Grae,Jean - Everything's Fine (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] (Pnk)
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Now Hear This! - January 2025
Early James
Medium Raw
Easy Eye SoundBuy Now The Dan Auerbach-produced Medium Raw blends blues, rock, and folk with an unfiltered edge, capturing Early James’ soulful storytelling and powerful vocals. A endlessly gifted lyricist, he weaves dark, emotional narratives with a sardonic wit, showcasing his ability to craft poignant, vivid imagery juxtaposed with wry humor. A must-listen for fans of authentic Americana, promising a gripping, unforgettable listening experience. Vienna Vienna
Wonderland
PulseBuy Now Teaming up with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Wonderland explores Vienna Vienna’s journey with self-acceptance and queerness while growing up “equally deeply Christian and very devout.” It takes the listener through all his highs and lows, imbued with the smiling snark of ‘00s pop-punk, the glamor and glitter of queer pop, and the earnestness of soft-rock ballads. DMX
Let Us Pray Chapter X
Def JamBuy Now There was always a consistent theme across DMX’s legendary releases — his profound prayers. Found on each of his first six studio albums, these prayers (which do not contain beats) blend supplications, thanksgivings, confessions, and meditations on life, death, and the beyond. In celebration of DMX’s legacy, the prayers have been set to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more. St. Vincent
Todos Nacen Gritando
St. VincentBuy Now With Todos Nacen Gritando, St. Vincent delivers a fully Spanish language version of her self-produced album. Inspired by passionate singalongs at her shows in Mexico, Spain, and South America, Todos Nacen Gritando answers the question: If they can sing along in a 2nd or 3rd language, why can’t I meet them halfway? Common &
The Auditorium Vol. 1
Loma Vista RecordingsBuy Now Legendary hip-hop figures Common and Pete Rock showcase their evolved prowess in their debut collaboration. Pete's groundbreaking production, blending intricate harmonies, and Common's multifaceted artistry shine through while each element is carefully curated, resulting in a timeless masterpiece. Lake Street Dive
Good Together
FantasyBuy Now Good Together is an eclectic set of genre-bending songs that could only have come from popular music’s most agile and compelling outliers. Fusing pop, R&B, soul and jazz, Lake Street Dive: Rachael Price (vocals), Bridget Kearney (bass), Mike Calabrese (drums), Akie Bermiss (keyboards), and James Cornelison (guitar), have created the most confident and accomplished recording of their career. Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding
Milton + Esperanza
ConcordBuy Now The veteran Brazilian singer and US composer-musician’s contrasting vocal styles captivate on an album that also features Paul Simon and Dianne Reeves. It’s a quixotic affair, built around Nascimento classics with spoken word whimsy are woven through this warm offering. Sierra Ferrell
Trail of Flowers
RounderBuy Now One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. On her new album Trail Of Flowers, Ferrell expands her sound while deepening the urgency of her songs, often revealing a wealth of wisdom within her wildly imaginative storytelling. The Black Keys
Ohio Players
NonesuchBuy Now While making Ohio Players, The Black Keys were also DJing dance parties in cities around the world, spinning 45s from their own eclectic and growing collections. The spirit of those parties infused Ohio Players’ DNA. “What we wanted to accomplish with this record was make something that was fun,” says Patrick Carney. Charli XCX
Brat
AtlanticBuy Now In Charli's words - "It's confrontational. it's confident. it's conversational. the lyrics are texts I would send to my friends. It's funny. It's fun. It's a club record so play it loud." Featuring tracks co-produced with Gesaffelstein, Hudson Mohawke, A.G. Cook and others, Brat reinforces Charli as the most important British pop star out there. Green Day
Saviors
RepriseBuy Now Green Day is not your savior. But the spirit of rock n roll might be. And as the greatest punk band alive, they’re the loudest vessel we have… to give it a shot. The enduring power trio -- Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt -- flip off the famous, stupid and contagious, by putting a mirror to the present tense like only they can, with Saviors. Kehlani
Crash
AtlanticBuy Now Kehlani positively fizzes with flirtation and vibrates with lust on her perfect sexy summer soundtrack. With Crash, the former America’s Got Talent contestant brings just that: a variety of sounds and modes colliding into one another. Yet thematically, it all hangs together like clothes on a clothesline, dirty laundry getting aired out in the warm sun. Billy Strings
Live Vol. 1
RepriseBuy Now For all the strength of Strings’ studio albums, it feels like people constantly want to talk about his live shows. Now, with Live Vol. 1, you get a wonderful sense of those experiences. It’s a testament to the depth and complexity of his artistry. He never fails to let loose and show off, but he also knows how to close the gate in just the right way. Various Artists
Twisters: The Album
AtlanticBuy Now Twisters: The Album marks first fully original country soundtrack for a blockbuster movie in decades. The unprecedented 29-track album features brand new tracks from Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Megan Moroney, Shania Twain, Tyler Childers and many more. Original Broadway Cast of Suffs
Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
AtlanticBuy Now Atlantic Records is proud to raise the curtain on Suffs (Original Broadway Cast Recording) pressed on triple orchid colored vinyl, the official musical companion to the 6x Tony Award-nominated new musical from award-winning singer-songwriter Shaina Taub (only the second woman ever to write the book, music, lyrics and star in her own Broadway musical). Ingrid Michaelson
The Notebook
AtlanticBuy Now Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook features music and lyrics by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter. While Michaelson has released nine studio albums, including multiple gold and platinum singles over her 17-year career, this marks her first Cast Recording. Pearl Jam
Dark Matter
RepublicBuy Now Dark Matter is many things. It’s thrilling. It’s moving. It’s surprising. It’s a band still operating at the peaks of their powers. And it feels like the beginning of a thrilling new era for the band as Pearl Jam sound absolutely revitalized creatively, creating a truly exciting record that captures the band at their best in nearly two decades. Ariana Grande
Eternal Sunshine
RepublicBuy Now Grande is no stranger to the evolution of sound, constantly redefining pop music. With Eternal Sunshine, she embarks on her most ambitious journey yet by plunging headfirst into house music. Collaboration with the legendary Max Martin further assures that her newest batch not only features her signature vocal prowess but also innovative production. Post Malone
F-1 Trillion
RepublicBuy Now Almost a decade after his hip-hop debut, Stoney, Post Malone’s sixth album sees the tattooed Texas rapper going all in for FM Country. There’s no hick-hop or pop fusion on F-1 Trillion’s solid, stompin’ geetar jams, which feature a rhinestone constellation of collabs with the genre’s biggest stars. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE -
Blue Note Records
Since 1939, Blue Note Records has shaped music history with iconic releases from John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, and Art Blakey while fostering modern stars like Norah Jones and Robert Glasper. Special releases, including the Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl Reissue Series and indie exclusives from today’s biggest Blue Note artists, have helped celebrate the legendary jazz label's 85th anniversary.
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New Release Round-Up 12-13-24
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG - Capitol
Niall Horan is celebrating the incredible run of his ongoing 2024 world tour with The Show: Live from Madison Square Garden, collecting some of the finest moments of Horan's sold-out, two-night takeover of the legendary New York venue. The songs captured on this release hail from all three solo albums, including The Show, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales tally and also topped the charts in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Holland and Belgium, among others. Listeners can relive striking, full-band renditions of the triumphant, harmony-rich "Heaven," groove-steeped pop gem "Slow Hands," and Horan's first solo release, the intimate, acoustic "This Town," alongside fan favorites from the past eight years of powerful songcraft. Horan's latest outing has been a landmark one - his biggest tour yet, and his first headline run since 2018's Flicker World Tour. Niall Horan -"The Show: Live On Tour" Pressed on 140-gram translucent yellow 12" vinyl.
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale - Warner Records
Track List:
Inhale
Lately
Breathe
Music is Better
Levitating
Break My Love
In the Moment
New York
The Life
Pressure
Fire / Desire
Edge of the Earth
Standing at the Gates
Belong
Exhale
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X - Def Jam Recordings
DMX made his legendary introduction to the world in 1998 with his multi-platinum-selling debut album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, which captured his gift for blending light and heavy concepts behind an intense, menacing presence at the microphone. Before the end of that year DMX had released his second hit, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, which also reached #1. DMX’s next three albums also went on to secure the top spot, making him the first rapper to have their first five albums go straight to the top of the US chart.
Yet, one thing remained as a consistent theme across DMX’s releases — his profound prayers. Found on each of his first six studio albums, these prayers (which do not contain beats) blend supplications, thanksgivings, confessions, and meditations on life, death, and the beyond.
In celebration of DMX’s legacy and ahead of his 54th birthday, UMe will be releasing Let Us Pray: Partnering with GRAMMY award-winning songwriter and producer Warryn Campbell, we set DMX’s prayers to music for the first time on this groundbreaking project that marries hip-hop and gospel with features from Killer Mike, Snoop Dogg, LeCrae, MC Lyte and more.
Featured Artists
• Snoop Dogg
• Killer Mike
• MC Lyte
• LeCrae
• Mary Mary
• Terrace Martin
• The Walls Group
• Lena Byrd Miles
Snoop Dogg - Missionary - Death Row/Aftermath/Interscope
Snoop Dogg’s new album, Missionary, produced entirely by Dr. Dre, brings together a lineup of legendary collaborations. Featuring Eminem, Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, Sting, Jhene Aiko, and more, this project is packed with undeniable greatness.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Rufus Du Sol - inhale/exhale [Indie Exclusive Diffused Green Vinyl]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live On Tour [CD]
Niall Horan - The Show: Live from MSG [Translucent Yellow LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [LP]
Snoop Dogg - Missionary [Picture Disc LP]
Cal Tjader - Latin Kick (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham - Cunningham Bird [Indie Exclusive Translucent Forest Green vinyl]
Carey, Mariah - Merry Christmas (30th Anniversary)
George Szell - George Szell Conducts Beethoven Symphonies & Overtures [7 CD]
Melody Gardot - The Essential [White 2 LP]
Spectac & Amiri - Beautiful Soul [LP]
Jason Robert Brown, Stephen Sondheim - Jason Robert Brown and Stephen Sondheim: Live in Concert [LP]
Jung Kook (BTS) - GOLDEN [Golden LP]
XL Middleton & Kazzey - Serious [7inch Single]
Various Artists - Stop 2 Quit [12inch EP]
Da Buze Bruvaz Presents Him Lo X Giallo Point - Lo Frasier [LP]
DMX - Let Us Pray: Chapter X [CD]
Vandross, Luther - Never Too Much: Greatest Hits
All Time Low - The Forever Sessions Vol. 1 [White LP]
Destroy Boys - Make Room [Indie Exclusive Opaque Sandstone Mix LP]
Fokis - Show Ya How To MC b/w Let's Be Clear [7inch Single]
Daft Punk - Discovery (Interstella 5555 Edition)
McCreary, Bear - Outlander: Season 7 (Origianl Television Soundtrack)
NCT Dream - The 4th Album 'DREAMSCAPE' [DREAMSCAPE ver.]
Freeway and Jake One - Stimulus Package 2 [2 LP]
Ella Thompson - Ripple On The Wing [LP]
Iron Maiden - Killers (2015 Remaster) - [180g LP]
Lin Mianda -Manuel / Metzger,Dave - Mufasa: The Lion King - O.S.T.
Stray Kids - HOP [SKZHOP VER.]
Girls - Broken Dreams Club [Highlighter Yellow 12inch EP]
Chino Pacas - Que Sigan Llegando Las Pacas (Extended)
Savages & Tripcat - Imaginarium [LP]
Electric Wizard - Black Magic Rituals & Perversions Vol. 1 [Colored Vinyl]
Innocence Mission - Midwinter Swimmers
Poppy - Negative Spaces [Clear Vinyl] (Pnk)
The National - Rome [Indie Exclusive White 2LP]
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What's New 12-13-24
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New Release Round-Up 12-06-24
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - Geffen
Hitting Number 1 in 19 countries on release, Hackney Diamonds marked the return of The Rolling Stones as their first original studio album since 2005’s A Bigger Bang. The album includes the GRAMMY nominated lead single ‘Angry’ alongside ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ featuring vocals from Lady Gaga and keys & piano from Stevie Wonder. Late drummer Charlie Watts features on two tracks, ‘Mess It Up’ and ‘Live By The Sword’ alongside Bill Wyman. The album also includes collaborations with Paul McCartney & Elton John. This special limited edition 1 year anniversary 2LP version of Hackney Diamonds includes Live at Racket NYC featuring the 7 tracks the band performed at the intimate launch event in New York on 19th October 2023 with debut live performances of ‘Angry’, ‘Bite My Head Off’, ‘Whole Wide World’ and ‘Sweet Sounds of Heaven’ with Lady Gaga. The 24 page booklet includes photos from the performance by Kevin Mazur.
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live - Decca
Tori Amos has long been renowned for never playing the same show twice. Now, these unique live performances are captured in a new live album entitled ‘Diving Deep’ recorded across Tori's 2022-2023 Ocean to Ocean tour, which spanned 93 dates around the globe. The album features beloved tracks from Amos's iconic back catalog, including hits such as “Cornflake Girl.” Indie Exclusive 2 LP set on bone colored vinyl. Limited Edition.
Hank Mobley - A Slice of the Top LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley had already been building a formidable Blue Note catalog for more than a decade when he conceived of his unique album A Slice of the Top, which was recorded in 1966 but not first released until 1979 as part of the LT Series. Inspired by Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool, Mobley collaborated with Duke Pearson who arranged four Mobley originals and the pop standard “There’s a Lull In My Life” for an octet that added Kiane Zawadi’s euphonium and Howard Johnson’s tuba to a group consisting of James Spaulding on alto saxophone and flute, Lee Morgan on trumpet, McCoy Tyner on piano, Bob Cranshaw on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums. Behold Mobley’s lyrical flights on standout tunes including “Hank’s Other Bag,” “A Touch of Blue,” and “A Slice of the Top.”
Freddie Roach - Good Move LP (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
In the 1960s, Blue Note’s roster of organists was second to none with leading Hammond B3 practitioners like Jimmy Smith, Big John Patton, and Larry Young each honing their own distinctive styles on the instrument. Freddie Roach was first introduced to Blue Note listeners on Ike Quebec’s albums Heavy Soul and It Might As Well Be Spring and soon began his own run of leader dates for the label including the 1963 standout Good Move featuring Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Hank Mobley on tenor saxophone, Eddie Wright on guitar, and Clarence Johnston on drums. This soul jazz classic makes all the right moves with set highlights including “When Malindy Sings,” an Oscar Brown song that was performed by Abbey Lincoln, and Roach’s own church-rooted “Wine, Wine, Wine” and “On Our Way Up,” an uplifting anthem that he wrote on the day of the historic March on Washington.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (1 Year Anniversary) - [Blue Splatter Clear Opaque 2LP]
Tori Amos - Diving Deep: Live [Bone 2 LP]
Joe Henry - Invisible Hour - [2 LP]
Mavis Staples - Mavis Staples [RSD Essential Gold Star LP]
Christopher Owens - I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair [Baby Pink LP]
Girls - Father, Son, Holy Ghost [2 LP]
Laura Nyro - Hear My Song: The Collection 1966-1995 [19CD Deluxe Box Set]
Inepsy - Rock 'N' Roll Babylon [Blue LP]
St. Vincent - Masseduction (Anniversary Edition) - [Neon Coral LP]
Groundhogs - Thank Christ For The Bomb - Gold Colored Vinyl
Magdalena Bay - Little Rhythm And A Wicked Feeling (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
Magdalena Bay - Mercurial World - [Orchid LP]
Hozier - Unreal Unearth Unending [3 LP Tooth White Vinyl]
TWICE - Strategy (Highlight Ver.)
Hitech - Hitech [Indie Exclusive Glass Of Port LP]
Hitech - Detwat [Indie Exclusive Forest Green LP]
Old Crow - Medicine Show O.C.M.S. [LP]
Paul McCartney - Thrillington [SHM-CD]
Lauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature [LP]
Sabrina Carpenter - fruitcake [Fruit Punch 12inch EP]
Counterparts - Live In Toronto
Estelle - Shine - [Transparent Orange With Opaque Center 2LP]
Joey Valence & Brae - No Hands
TWS - Tws 1st Single 'last Bell' [Compact Ver. With Booklet]
Interpol - Live At Third Man Records
Rose - rosie [Retail Exclusive CD]
J Cole - 2014 Forest Hills Drive (10 Year Anniversary) [Forest Green 2 LP]
Aurora - What Happened To The Heart? [Indie exclusive translucent sea blue LP]
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Now Hear This! - December 2024
Zach Bryan
The Great American Bar Scene
Warner RecordsBuy Now In barely five years, Zach Bryan has transformed from cult-roots road warrior (2020’s Elisabeth) to fast-rising country-adjacent renegade (2022’s American Heartbreak) to Number One hitmaker and voice-of-a-Gen-Z-generation storyteller (2023’s Zach Bryan). Zach might not offer much that he hasn't already, but his excellent songwriting continues to make it worth it. Silkroad Ensemble & Rhiannon Giddens
American Railroad
NonesuchBuy Now Four years of research, collaboration, and music-making, having brought Silkroad artists all across the United States to uncover and uplift the stories of those who built the transcontinental railroad and connecting railways across North America. The result is a tapestry of stories, traditions, and musics that have shaped our multifaceted cultural identity. Rose
Rosie
AtlanticBuy Now On her debut solo album, the Blackpink singer sheds her armor, revealing a more vulnerable side behind the polished pop powerhouse. Rosie is steeped in balladry and strumming, sad-girl pop, each track a soft unraveling of her inner world. And yet, coming from Rosé – an artist who has long had to keep her personal life under wraps – this stripped-back approach feels nothing short of bold. Neal Morse
No Hill For A Climber
Inside Out MusicBuy Now Iconic and prolific composer and musical collaborator in the progressive rock universe, Neal Morse brings a new project to the genre with Neal Morse & The Resonance – uniting local musicians from the Nashville area. It’s a fresh, creative, and entertaining album of classic melodic progressive rock. Ryan Bingham
Live At Red Rocks
Thirty Tigers / The Bingham Recording Co.Buy Now Known for his raw and emotive music, evocative storytelling, and trademark weather-beaten vocals – Bingham’s music defies classification with folk, blues, country and rock ‘n roll all part of the recipe. With Live at Red Rocks, Bingham teams up with The Texas Gentlemen for an electrifying sold out show, continuing his tradition of explosive and emotive live performances. Opeth
The Last Will And Testament
Reigning Phoenix MusicBuy Now Opeth go Miss Marple via Edgar Allen Poe on the prog-death-jazz metal odyssey that is The Last Will And Testament. It’s their most focused, disciplined piece of music to date and their heaviest work in more than 15 years – a fascinating, striving, and endlessly replayable return from the masters of Swedish progressive death metal. Inepsy
Rock ‘N’ Roll Babylon
TankcrimesBuy Now The debut album from Montreal's Mötorcharged Inepsy is a riotous shot of high-octane rock ‘n’ roll, fusing punk’s primal energy with vintage riffage. It's loud, brash, and unrefined in the best possible way, with gritty guitars and a relentless drive that recalls the rebellious spirit of ’70s garage and proto-punk. Infectious and feral. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival
Songs For Sinners & Saints
Loma Vista RecordingsBuy Now The Run the Jewels rapper follows up last year’s Grammys-sweeping Michael with an album of soulful rewinds and combative new tracks addressing a tumultuous few months. The curveball third act of Michael Santiago Render’s hip-hop career has been no less surprising, nor exciting, to behold. -
New Release Round-Up 11-29-24
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Grant Green - Idle Moments - Blue Note Records
Grant Green - "Idle Moments" [Blue LP] Time and troubles seem to melt away during the fifteen enrapturing minutes of "Idle Moments," the opening track of Grant Green's sublime 1963 album of the same name. As the piece unhurriedly unfurls, all the unique colors of the ensemble present themselves with Green's soulful guitar joined by Duke Pearson's elegant piano, Bobby Hutcherson's crystalline vibraphone, Bob Cranshaw's reassuring upright bass, Al Harewood's subtle drums and Joe Henderson's magnificent tenor saxophone. The pace quickens for the rest of this tremendous set, including the nimble Green original "Jean de Fleur," a bluesy take on John Lewis' MJQ standard "Django," and a driving performance of Pearson's original, "Nomad." Indie Exclusive Blue 180gram LP. Limited Edition.
Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage - Blue Note Records
Herbie Hancock -"Maiden Voyage" [Blue LP] Even by the high-water marks set by Herbie Hancock's tremendous 1960s output for Blue Note, 1965's Maiden Voyage remains one of the pinnacle artistic achievements of the great pianist's career. Hancock is joined by his Miles David Quintet bandmates, Ron Carter (bass), Tony Williams (drums), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet) and George Coleman (tenor saxophone). The quintet embarks on an oceanic exploration of five original Hancock compositions, several of which have since become enduring standards of the jazz lexicon, including "Eye of the Hurricane," "Dolphin Dance" and the title track. Indie Exclusive 180gram Blue LP. Limited Edition.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Charley Crockett - Visions Of Dallas [LP]
Wilco - Hot Sun Cool Shroud [LP]
Buck Owens - I've Got A Tiger By The Tail [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Biohazard - Mata Leăo [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Gaslight Anthem - Live at Park Ave (15 Year Anniversary) [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Santana - Let The Guitar Play [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Daniel Powter - DP [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Tribe - Dedication [RSD Black Friday 2024]
The Minus 5 - Down With Wilco [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Dave Douglas - GIFTS [RSD Black Friday 2024]
Norman Mclaren - Rhythmetic: The Compositions Of Norman Mclaren
Destroy Boys - Sorry Mom [Indie Exclusive Opaque Yellow and Black LP]
Various Artists - Contaminated Comp 2024 [LP]
Hanseroth Twins - Vera [Indie Exclusive]
Il Volo - Ad Astra - International Edition
Bear McCreary - Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power - O.S.T.
Sweet - Full Circle [Colored Vinyl] [Deluxe] (Gate) [Limited Edition] (Purp)
West, Kanye / Ty Dolla Sign - Vultures 1 - Marbled Vinyl
Albert Collins / Cray,Robert / Copeland,Johnny - Showdown [Clear Vinyl] [Deluxe] (Gate)
Mount Kimbie - Sunset Violent (Blue) [Colored Vinyl]
Menahan Street - Make The Road By Walking [Download Included]
Richard Thompson - Live From Austin, Tx [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Grn) (Stic)
Warren Zevon - Preludes (W/Book) (Gate)
Caroline Rose - Loner [Clear Vinyl] (Red)
Ben Boysen Lukas - Alta Ripa [Clear Vinyl]
Harriet The Spy - Unfuckwithable [Colored Vinyl] (Org)
Shovel Dance Collective - Water Is The Shovel Of The Shore
Better Than Ezra - Deluxe [RSD Black Friday 2024]
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What's New 11-29-24
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New Release Round-Up 11-22-24
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal - Top Dawg Entertainment
With Doechii’s new mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal”, rapper, singer and visionary artist Doechii delivers 19 tracks following the weekly “Swamp Session” installments that lit the internet on fire with eye-catching visuals and equally compelling bars. The project captures a rare talent in her rawest form yet, giving listeners 19 distinct windows into her one-of-a-kind artistry.
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei - Martha's Music
A bruising and shadowy return to form from original Smashing Pumpkins members Jimmy Chamberlin, James Iha, and Billy Corgan. Recorded in the immediate aftermath of their 33-song concept album, ‘Atum’, 'Aghori Mhori Mei' harkens back to the band’s early 90’s canon; where guitars, bass, drums, and spiking vocals ruled.
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record - Capitol Records Nashville
Little Big Town, The Christmas Record is the band’s first ever full-length Christmas album and includes 11 songs. Featuring 6 Christmas classics and 5 new holiday songs, including “Glow.” NBC announced that Little Big Town will be hosting what promises to be an unforgettable holiday special entitled, “Little Big Town’s Christmas at The Opry.” The special will be a festive 2-hour musical extravaganza from Nashville’s iconic Grand OIe Opry, featuring performances from the band alongside lots of exciting special guests. Indie Exclusive Green LP. Limited Edition.
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - Capitol
1964 was the year that the U.S. first fell head-over-heels for The Beatles, with an unprecedented run of albums and singles topping the charts and going on to sell millions of copies. But these albums are not simply replicas of the 1963 and 1964 albums released by Parlophone in the U.K. and rest of world. Seeing a different opportunity, Capitol Records and United Artists compiled these albums for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965.
To celebrate the momentous year when Beatlemania exploded across the U.S., seven Beatles albums are collected for a spectacular new 8-LP vinyl box set. Meet The Beatles!; The Beatles’ Second Album; A Hard Day’s Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack); Something New; The Beatles’ Story (2-LP); Beatles ’65; and The Early Beatles all feature faithfully replicated artwork and new four-panel inserts with essays written by American Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer. The albums’ new vinyl lacquers were cut by Kevin Reeves at Nashville’s East Iris Studios with constant reference to the original vinyl first pressings to ensure they are faithful to the original release, while also enabling more musical information to be heard than was possible before. 180-gram audiophile pressing.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Smashing Pumpkins - Aghori Mhori Mei [Indie exclusive LP]
Doechii - Alligator Bites Never Heal [Translucent Hazel Vinyl]
Little Big Town - The Christmas Record [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green LP]
U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb (20th Anniversary) - [Super Deluxe Collector's 8 LP Boxset]
Father John Misty - Mahashmashana [The Loser Edition blue mashup LP]
Ocean Grove - Oddworld - White Black Corona (Blk) [Colored Vinyl] (Wht)
Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood (35th Anniversary) [Deluxe Edition 3 LP Boxset]]
The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) - [8 LP Boxset]
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - [LP]
The Beatles - Beatles '65 - [LP]
The Beatles - Meet The Beatles! - [LP]
The Beatles - Something New - [LP]
The Beatles - The Beatles' Second Album - [LP]
The Beatles - The Early Beatles - [LP]
Gwen Stefani - Love Angel Music Baby - (20th Anniversary) [Neon Pink 2 LP]
Seven Hours After Violet - Seven Hours After Violet [LP]
Slow Crush - Aurora - [Clear with Purple and Pink Splatter LP]
Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God - Chapter 1 [Indie Exclusive Bone Black Splatter LP]
Lindsey Stirling - Home For The Holidays (DVD) [DVD]
Various Artists - Wicked: The Soundtrack [2LP]
Mccoy Tyner / Henderson,Joe - Forces Of Nature: Live At Slugs'
My Morning Jacket - MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 - NYC-The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10 [Red 3 LP]
Henry Mancini - Henry Mancini 100th Sessions: Henry Has Company [Hot Pink LP]
Heavy Moss - Dead Slow [Translucent Black LP]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More [Indie Exclusive Orange LP]
Zé Nigro - Gorjeios / Jararaca Snake (Remix)
Rezz / X1-Y2 - Novus [Red/Black Splatter 10inch EP]
Nicki Minaj - The Pinkprint (10th Anniversary) [2LP]
Black Pumas - Live From Brooklyn Paramount [Brooklyn Brownstone 2LP]
Jeremy Zuckerman - Avatar: The Last Airbender-Book 1: Wate - O.S.T.
Health - DISCO4 :: PART II [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl]
Chicago & Friends - Live At 55
Nothing - Dance On The Blacktop - [Black Ice LP]
Bryan Adams - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2024 (Wbr) (Uk)
Clay Aiken - Christmas Bells Are Ringing [Compact disc]
Body Count - Merciless [Indie exclusive Cold-blooded blue]
Zach Bryan - Great American Bar Scene
Crossbone Skully - Evil World Machine [Colored Vinyl] (Ofgv)
Imbruglia, Natalie - Live From London - 140-Gram Black Vinyl
Opeth - The Last Will and Testament [Indie Exclusvie Rough Seas Vinyl]
Philly Specials - A Philly Special Christmas Party
Razorlight - Planet Nowhere [Indie Exclusive] Smokey [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
Van Zant - Always Look Up [Indie exclusive Silver LP]
Thee Sacred Souls - Thee Sacred Souls [Colored Vinyl] (Ylw) [Indie Exclusive] [Download Included]
Kim Deal - Nobody Loves You More
ODESZA - In Return - (10 Year Anniversary Edition) [Red and Yellow marbled 2LP]
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What's New 11-22-24