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New Release Round-Up 08-18-23
Jon Batiste - World Music Radio - Verve / Interscope
World Music Radio is the new musical transmission from GRAMMY® and Oscar® winner Jon Batiste, following his acclaimed hit record WE ARE. This concept album stars Batiste as interstellar traveling griot/DJ Billy Bob Bo Bob who examines popular music from around the globe on a radio broadcast to the rest of the universe - begging the question, isn’t all music, world music? World Music Radio sees Batiste reach new artistic heights with collaborators Jon Bellion, J.I.D, Camilo, NewJeans and others.
Aerosmith - Greatest Hits - Capitol
The ultimate Greatest Hits celebrating 50 years of Aerosmith! For the first time ever, 44 tracks spanning their five-decade career on 180g black vinyl. Featuring “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Crazy,” “Cryin’,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” and many more! Stunning live photography and band photos across their entire career.
Parkway Drive - Don't Close Your Eyes: 20th Anniversary Edition - Epitaph
As Australian metal juggernauts Parkway Drive gear up for a world tour to commemorate their 20th anniversary as a band, Epitaph Records announces the release of the band’s debut EP from 2004, for the first time on vinyl. This expanded version of Don't Close Your Eyes includes the original 8 tracks from the band’s first EP , with the addition of bonus tracks included from both their split album with I Killed the Prom Queen and from the compilation albums What We’ve Built and True Till Death, Volume I.
Cautious Clay - Karpeh - Blue Note Records
On Cautious Clay’s deeply personal Blue Note debut Karpeh, the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer takes an artistic leap forward with an ambitious yet introspective album about growth, conceptions of intimacy and lineage that reveals a new side of his artistry by delving deeper than ever into his jazz influences. Across the album’s 15 tracks, Cautious is heard on vocals, flute, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, guitar, synthesizer and bass.
NCT Dream - The 3rd Album 'ISTJ' - SM Entertainment
NCT Dream The 3rd album ‘ISTJ' includes 10 songs of various genres, and seeing the light of day after a year and two months, will charm their fans all over the world with its more than ever mature and refreshing vibe that is well-suited for the summer.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Rhiannon Giddens - You’re The One [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Milky Clear LP]
Jack Harlow - Jackman. [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Tan LP]
Renee Rapp - Snow Angel
Hozier - Unreal Unearth [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Light Umber 2LP]
Grace Potter - Mother Road
Movements - RUCKUS! [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Alternative Cover Sky Marble LP]
Dizzy - Dizzy [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Transparent Sea Blue LP]
Grace Potter - Daylight [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow LP]
Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense: Deluxe Edition
Margaret Glaspy - Echo The Diamond
Bobby Rush - All My Love For You
Ringworm - Seeing Through Fire
Mapache - Swinging Stars
Bearings - The Best Part About Being Human [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear w/Blue, Purple & Pink Splatter LP]
The Tallest Man On Earth - Too Late For Edelweiss
Pærish - You're In Both Dreams (And You're Scared)
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Murder Of The Universe: Cosmic Carnage Edition [Translucent Red w/Heavy Black Splatter & Side D Etching 2LP]
Bad Omens - Live + Unplugged [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue/Violet/Black 2 LP]
Shamir - Homo Anxietatem
Idina Menzel - Drama Queen
Blessthefall - Hollow Bodies: 10th Anniversary Edition
j-hope (BTS) - Jack In The Box (HOPE Edition)
JIHYO (TWICE) - ZONE
Tash Sultana - Sugar EP
Kelsea Ballerini - Rolling Up The Welcome Mat EP
Diplo - Diplo
Big Time Rush - Another Life
& More .....
UPCOMING RELEASES
Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat In The Rain - Bossier City Records
One of America’s most beloved independent bands, Turnpike Troubadours will release their highly anticipated new album, A Cat In The Rain, August 25 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. In conjunction with the new music, the band recently spoke with Rolling Stone, who declares, “he [lead singer Evan Felker] is more focused and lyrically crisp than at any point in his life. He’s a poet, but he’s direct.” Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Muscle Shoals’ Fame Recording Studios and Dave’s Room in Los Angeles, A Cat in the Rain marks a long-awaited return for the band following their self-imposed hiatus in 2019. With these ten new songs, Turnpike Troubadours is back with a refreshed perspective on the authentic songwriting and signature foot-stomping sound that first captivated their deeply devoted fanbase.
Be Your Own Pet - Mommy - Third Man Records
The Nashville, Tennessee, garage rock group Be Your Own Pet, were signed as teenagers to the prestigious XL in the UK and Thurston Moore's Ecstatic Peace label in the US, with whom they released two widely acclaimed albums. They went on to tour with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sonic Youth, Le Tigre etc and have been cited as influences for groups such as Paramore and Big Joanie.
Shania Twain - Come On Over - Diamond Edition - Mercury / UMe
Come On Over is the top-selling country album and the highest-sold album by a female
artist of all time. In celebration of the album’s 25th anniversary and over 40M global sales, the US version of the album has been remastered from the original tapes for the first time ever.
Five Finger Death Punch - Afterlife: Tour Edition - Better Noise Music
A special tour edition of Five Finger Death Punch's 2022 album Afterlife which included the singles "AfterLife" and "IOU". This version comes complete with Ocard, Tour Poster Insert, Heavyweight White Vinyl and Printed Signature.
What's New 8-11-23
The new phase of Karol's musical journey continues with Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) which features 10 new songs that celebrate the Bichota in all her empowered, free, and self-confident greatness. With her new album and an upcoming stadium tour this summer, Karol G proves that the Bichota is a force to be reckoned with, and she’s only just getting started
d4vd’s cannot be boxed into a specific genre. Just one year after beginning to make music in his sister’s closet in Houston, d4vd has delivered masterful nine-track project with familiar hits including “Romantic Homicide,” a grungy, guitar-driven breakup anthem, and “Here With Me,” a slow-building beachy ballad, and new tracks showcasing his inimitable sound.
The highly anticipated debut features 27 songs floating over hazy electric guitar lines with blends of surrealistic melodies and stylish soundscapes. As a part of his “Look Killa” alter ego, he embodied his character with a face mask that he creatively directed to align with the album’s story and specifically the vinyl packaging -- 3 LP set on translucent purple vinyl.
The drummer and composer reconvened his band Pentad featuring alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, pianist David Virelles, and bassist Dezron Douglas. Dedicated to Blake’s father and musical mentor, Passage captures the arc of personal and collective evolution: the passing from one phase into another.
PiL’s 11th studio album, End of World, encapsulates the band's signature experimental spirit while delving into contemporary themes with renewed vigor. The album's multifaceted soundscapes showcase a fusion of post-punk, electronic, and even industrial elements, creating an atmosphere that feels simultaneously nostalgic and forward-looking.
Written and recorded by Bingham in the wilderness of Montana, the haunting and evocative collection of songs seamlessly, guided by his signature poetic lyricism and soulful delivery, intertwine to capture a moment suspended in time, filtered through the stillness and echoes of the desolate surroundings in which they were created. Raw and intimate.
Improbably poignant and decidedly surreal, Here Lies Love is about the rise and fall of the Philippines' notorious Imelda Marcos. Composed by Byrne and Fatboy Slim and performed by a dream cast drawn from the worlds of indie rock, alt country, R&B and pop, including, Cyndi Lauper, Tori Amos, St. Vincent, Sharon Jones, Steve Earle and more.
New Release Round-Up 08-11-23
XXXTentacion - XXXtentacion Presents: Members Only Vol. 4 - Bad Vibes Forever
Members Only is a group XXXtentacion formed as he was still bubbling beneath the surface of the mainstream. Group members have included Ski Mask the Slump God, Kid Trunks, Craig Xen, Killstation, Coolie Cut, Bass Santana, Flyboy Tarantino, Tankhead and Kin$oul. Following the release of their fourth project, "Members Only Vol. 4," the collective has gone on an indefinite hiatus, with some of it's most prominent members such as Craig Xen and Wifisfuneral exiting the group. Three former members including XXXTentacion have sadly passed away. Volume 4 was originally released via EMPIRE on January 23rd, 2019 which would have been XXXTentacion's 21st birthday. 2LP + 24 tracks in length.
Also Available XXXTentacion - XXXtentacion Presents: Members Only Vol. 3
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
The Band CAMINO - The Dark [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Opaque Pink LP]
PJ Western - Here I Go [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red Splatter LP]
Ryan Bingham - Watch Out for the Wolf [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition LP]
Public Image Ltd. - End Of World [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red 2LP]
Liam Gallagher - Live At Knebworth '22 [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Sun Yellow 2LP]
The Hives - The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Offwhite Opague LP]
David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars: The Motion Picture Soundtrack: 50th Anniversary
Jungle - Volcano [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Heavy Splatter Transparent & Orange LP]
Karol G - MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO: BICHOTA SEASON
Khruangbin & Men I Trust - Live at RBC Echo Beach
Neil Young - Chrome Dreams
Suzi Quatro & KT Tunstall - Face To Face
Various Artists - Tell Everybody! (21st Century Juke Joint Blues From Easy Eye Sound) [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Gray Marble LP]
d4vd - Petals To Thorns
The Connells - Ring
Lush - Spooky [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear LP]
Lush - Lovelife [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear LP]
Lush - Split [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear LP]
De La Soul - AOI: Bionix
Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite
Thomas Bangalter - Mythologies
Mudhoney - Five Dollar Bob's Mock Cooter Stew [Limited Edition LP]
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You
Tom Speight - Love & Light
& More .....
What's New 8-4-23
Victory provides an insight into the soul-bearing vulnerability and supreme songcraft that Cian has demonstrated through his career. For him, it represents the culmination of a lifelong dream. But even more significantly, it represents a triumph in the face of insurmountable odds in which his mother’s selfless bravery, determination and support changed his future for the better.
Focusing on melancholic, emotional guitar-infused ballads, the ALLTY series has become a staple in Trippie’s discogrpahy – melding him into the superstar he is today. As the Ohio rapper puts it, “This is gonna be, if not the best body of music I’ve ever did, one of them, for sure. I’m not trying to be experimental with this project, just drop straight Trippie Redd hits.”
Religiously is an impactful blend of thunderous stadium anthems and introspective ballads from the gravel-voiced Illinois native. Amongst the polished production, however, there's a refreshing allegiance to traditional instrumentation and moments where Zimmerman truly excels, particularly in the more reflective, vulnerable offerings.
A collection of Garcia’s most beloved solo studio recordings and collaborations with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Contains 16 remastered recordings including “Sugaree,” “They Love Each Other,” and “Rubin & Cherise,” among others, highlighting the performances that helped enshrine the The Dead and Garcia in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
These are insanely tight, bodybuilder-sculpted rock songs, and while Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie) dresses each in his six-string wizardry it’s all commendably contained. Arguably, the music is so big that its best ideas get lost in the echo of its heavy footsteps, but Mammoth II remains, inarguably, a worthy follow-up to that equally muscular debut.
McCormick’s massive collection features never-before-heard performances not only from musicians who became icons in their own right—including Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mance Lipscomb—but also, crucially, performers whose names may be unfamiliar to even the most devoted blues fans and scholars. Spanning gospel, ragtime, country blues dirges and the unclassifiable music of George “Bongo Joe” Coleman.
New Release Round-Up 08-04-23
Teenage Wrist - Still Love - Epitaph
Over the past eight years Teenage Wrist have continually evolved their sound, a process that’s peaking with their third full-length, Still Love. Reaching new heights in both scope and execution, the album sees the duo—Marshall Gallagher (vocalist, guitarist, bassist) and Anthony Salazar (drums, vocalist, percussion)—producing the album themselves to handcraft their most expansive collection of songs to date from the ground up. The result is a self-realized collection of songs that saw the band borrowing vintage gear, bringing in friends in the form of members from 311 vocalist/turntablist Doug “SA” Martinez and Softcult and incorporating tasteful pop sensibilities to craft a collection of songs that redefines the band’s sound while staying true to their guitar-driven roots.
Skindred - Smile - Earache Records
Skindred UK RAGGA-METAL MAINSTAY'S MOST AMBITIOUS AND DIVERSE RECORD YET
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin - Sweet Memories (The Music of Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys) - MCA Nashville
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin team up for a special tribute to Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys. The album includes 11 tracks. From the foreword from Country ICON, Bill Anderson, they have taken their admiration for Ray Price to the next level… the students honoring the teacher with one of the finest true-country tributes of all time. It’s more than a tribute, though…it’s Vince’s and Paul’s way of saying “thank you” to one of the masters who helped define the genre while influencing them greatly. There’s no doubt in my mind that Ray would be as thrilled by this collection as Vince was watching him on that hot Georgia night years ago
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Africa Unite - Island
The album, Africa Unite, portrays two worlds colliding from a whole new generation of Afro-fused musicians reinterpreting Bob Marley's classic songs. As the name suggests, unity is at the heart of the album, and that is without a doubt the focus. Featuring Nutty O, Winky D, Rema, Skip Marley, Ami Faku, Tiwa Savage, Afro B, Teni, Oxlade, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Arya Starr and Patoranking.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Rick Springfield - Automatic
Mammoth WVH - Mammoth II [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Canary Yellow LP]
Miles Kane - One Man Band [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Transparent Clear LP]
The Front Bottoms - You Are Who You Hang Out With [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Neon Coral LP]
TOMORROW X TOGETHER - SWEET
Cian Ducrot - Victory
Mason Gold - The Blackwater [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition]
Walt Disney Studio's Presents - Chilling, Thrilling Sounds Of The Haunted House [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Smoke LP]
Madlib - Rock Konducta Pt. 2 [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Smoke LP]
Inspectah Deck - The Movement [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Black Ice 2LP]
Killa Beez - The Sting [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Yellow 2LP]
Gil Scott-Heron - Legend In His Own Mind [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Translucent Green 2LP]
Augustus Pablo - Roots, Rockers & Dub [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Evergreen 2LP]
Jerry Garcia - Might As Well: A Round Records Retrospective
The Jesus & Mary Chain - Sunset 666 [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red 2LP]
Dinner Party - Enigmatic Society [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow LP]
Brett Young - Across The Sheets
& More .....
UPCOMING RELEASES
XXXTentacion - XXXtentacion Presents: Members Only Vol. 4 - Bad Vibes Forever
Members Only is a group XXXtentacion formed as he was still bubbling beneath the surface of the mainstream. Group members have included Ski Mask the Slump God, Kid Trunks, Craig Xen, Killstation, Coolie Cut, Bass Santana, Flyboy Tarantino, Tankhead and Kin$oul. Following the release of their fourth project, "Members Only Vol. 4," the collective has gone on an indefinite hiatus, with some of it's most prominent members such as Craig Xen and Wifisfuneral exiting the group. Three former members including XXXTentacion have sadly passed away. Volume 4 was originally released via EMPIRE on January 23rd, 2019 which would have been XXXTentacion's 21st birthday. 2LP + 24 tracks in length.
Also Available XXXTentacion - XXXtentacion Presents: Members Only Vol. 3