Now Hear This! - August 2025

Written by Alex and recorded across various locations in Philadelphia and New York, Headlights was co-produced alongside his longtime collaborator Jacob Portrait. A gorgeous collection of surreal storytelling over twelve new songs, the album sees Giannascoli delve further into the reality-bending terrain that has made him one of the twenty-first century�s most celebrated and influential musical architects.

Kurt Vile
Classic Love
Verve

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Philly�s constant hitmaker, critical darling, and songwriter/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Kurt Vile, returns with his upcoming collaborative EP with Nashville songsmith Luke Roberts. Kurt and Luke were admirers of one another after meeting on MySpace years ago, and this release highlights both of their distinctive musical styles. Features a cover of Beach House�s �Wildflower�.

Indigo De Souza
Precipice
Loma Vista Recordings

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There are moments standing on a high ledge where wild space beckons. Instinct stirs: �What if I just jumped?� The call of the void, an experience somehow more primal than even feeling or urge. On new album Precipice, Indigo De Souza looks over the creative and spiritual cliff and leaps, taking control of difficult memories and charged emotions via pop bombast and diaristic clarity, and finding a stronger self through the journey.

Conan Gray
Wishbone
Republic

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Conan Gray's new album, Wishbone, is described as�a personal and emotional journey, marking a departure from Gray�s previous work with a focus on intimate songwriting and a blend of 80s-inspired sounds.�It's a collection of tracks that explore themes of love, longing, and self-discovery, with a more vulnerable and sincere tone compared to his past releases.

Lord Huron
The Cosmic Selector Vol 1
Mercury Records / Republic

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On their fifth album, Lord Huron spins a surreal Americana dreamscape equal parts cosmic Western and existential jukebox musical. With cinematic production, eerie storytelling, and guests like actress Kristen Stewart and Blonde Redhead�s Kazu Makino, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 is an atmospheric, reverb-drenched trip into alternate realities.

The Wood Brothers
Puff of Smoke
Thirty Tigers / Honey Jar Records

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Puff of Smoke�s songs weave a medley of musical ideas - ranging from Latin-inflected acoustic guitar lines, to driving post-jazz rhythms, to infectious sing along choruses - resulting in a cohesive, joyful whole. All with The Wood Brothers' trademark turns of phrase and lighthearted, but subversively profound wisdom at the core.

The Band Camino
NeverAlways
Atlantic

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In the midst of a creative hot streak, the Nashville-based trio penned music nonstop throughout 2024, yielding their most substantial body of work yet. The 11-track NeverAlways boasts the "OG Camino feel," calling back to their fan-favorite hits that have eclipsed over 1 billion streams, sold out headline tours, and incited widespread tastemaker praise.

Jonas Brothers
Greetings From Your Hometown
Republic

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With Greetings from Your Hometown, the Jonas Brothers toast 20 years of chart-friendly charm. Buoyed by sparkling singles like �Love Me to Heaven� and Marshmello-assisted �Slow Motion,� their seventh LP blends nostalgia with polished pop-rock warmth. A Disney+ Christmas special and globe-spanning tour prove the trio aren�t just looking back�they�re still chasing big moments.

Post Malone
The Diamond Collection
Republic

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Global superstar Post Malone holds the record for most RIAA Diamond certified singles in history. The Diamond Collection is a compilation of his top hits to date, including �Congratulations (feat. Quavo),� �Sunflower� with Swae Lee, �White Iverson,� and more. Includes the Diamond certified hits as well as additional tracks. Also available on 2x Metallic Silver Vinyl.

Bush
I Beat Loneliness
Earmusic

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Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron (Godsmack, Bad Omens), the legendary 90�s alt-rockers� 10th album is a powerful fusion of the band�s grunge-driven roots and modern sonic textures. Raw, intense, and deeply personal, I Beat Loneliness explores themes of mental health, isolation, and inner strength � a testament to a band that continues to evolve while staying fiercely true to their core.

Alex Warren
You'll Be Alright, Kid
Atlantic

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While You�ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) focused on dealing with grief, You�ll Be Alright, Kid turns the page to show the full picture: struggle and strength, healing and resilience. The complete album contains standout tracks along with his earth shattering smash hit single �Ordinary� and newest release, �Bloodline (with Jelly Roll).�

Alice Cooper
The Revenge of Alice Cooper
Earmusic

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For the first time in over 50 years, Alice Cooper and the original band reunite to bring rock �n� roll back from the shadows! It�s a high-voltage journey into vintage horror and �70s shock rock. From the venomous bite of �Black Mamba� to the rebellious charge of �Wild Ones,� and the soft, haunting melodies of �See You on the Other Side,� every track feels like a lost rock �n� roll classic.

Alison Goldfrapp
Flux
A.G. Records Ltd

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Alison Goldfrapp�s second solo effort, Flux, finds the electro-pop luminary in full flight, still dancing in the neon afterglow, but now with feet firmly planted on emotional ground. Co-crafted with studio wizards Richard X and Stefan Storm, Flux builds on 2023�s The Love Invention, swapping icy surfaces for warmer depths.

Dylan Gossett
Westward
Mercury Records / Republic

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Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett unveils his debut album Westward, a 17-track self-produced journey blending country and folk. Featuring the multiplatinum hit �Coal,� the Texas native�s heartfelt songs explore family, faith, and chasing dreams.

Cold Slither
Cold Slither
Reigning Phoenix Music

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Cold Slither�s debut wriggles up from '80s cartoon kitsch to Comic-Con cosplay-core. With ex-members of Exhumed, Gruesome, and KMFDM, it�s nostalgia metal�hooky, goofy, and never too venomous. Zartan�s vocals brings menace, while riffs nod to Keel and Alice in Chains alike. It�s a toyetic tie-in with headbanging highlights.

Paul Weller
Find El Dorado
Warner Records / Parlophone

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A deeply personal new album of reinterpretations sees Weller revisit songs with fresh meaning and a sense of reverence. Less a covers album and more a map of his emotional and musical DNA. Produced by Steve Cradock, the album includes further guest appearances from Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher, Declan O'Rourke, Amelia Coburn, Seckou Keita and more.

Patty Griffin
Crown of Roses
Thirty Tigers / PGM

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Crown of Roses is an introspective work that explores themes of identity, nature, family, and womanhood. Emerging from a creative drought during the pandemic, the two-time Grammy winner found herself reevaluating the stories she�d long told herself. The result is an eight-track collection that is both sparse and emotionally rich, blending folk, Americana, and gospel blues.

The Last Revel
Gone For Good
Thirty Tigers / Hassle House Records

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Now a quartet, The Last Revel return with a rich, rootsy triumph. �Solid Gone� and �Go On� ignite with fiddle fury, while gentler cuts like �Porcelain� and �Jealousy� showcase emotional finesse. Echoes of Mumford linger, but the band�s soul is wholly their own. Stirring harmonies, sharp solos, and lyrical depth make this their finest yet.

Brent Cobb
Ain't Rocked In A While
Thirty Tigers / Ol' Buddy Records

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Brent Cobb trades front porch ease for backroom brawls on Ain�t Rocked in a While, a fuzzed-out, foot-stompin� detour into deep-fried Southern rock. Backed by The Fixin�s, Cobb hollers, wails, and grooves through '70s-tinged burners like �Power Man� and �Bad Feelin��. Not flawless, but loud, loose, and liberating�a rowdy joyride from a master storyteller gone wild.

Steve Hackett
The Lamb Stands Up: Live At The Royal Albert Hall
Inside Out Music

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Steve and his live band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis concept album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, with several tracks from that album including �Fly On A Windshield� & �Lilywhite Lilith�. The live set also features a selection of other Genesis and solo classics, including music from his most recent acclaimed album The Circus and The Nightwhale.�

Colin Hay
Man At Work Volume 2
Compass Records

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Colin Hay became a household name as the front-man for 80s pop sensation Men at Work, and his musical legacy has extended for over 40 years. Volume 2 is the sequel to his 2002 best seller and offers fans an impeccable set of favorites from across Hay's rich catalog, including Men at Work classics, solo album highlights, and new material.

Alex Williams
Space Brain
Thirty Tigers / Lightning Rod Records

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Inspired by the classic Skid Row, Cinderella, and Motley Crue CDs his dad passed down, Williams revisits his favorite �80s Hard Rock songs and gives them some Outlaw Country grit. Backed by a talented crew of musicians, Space Brain captures the spirit of the '80s with a fresh perspective and a deep respect for the music that shaped his youth.

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Polo & Pan - Americas Tour 2025

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French electro-pop duo Polo & Pan return in 2025 with their dazzling new album 22:22�a kaleidoscopic blend of disco, funk, and global grooves. To celebrate, they�re bringing their vibrant sound across the continent on the Americas Tour 2025. Expect euphoric live sets, dreamy visuals, and irresistible rhythms. From Parisian cool to tropical heat, this is your ticket to sonic escape. All dates and tickets are available here.

Gracie Abrams

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Charting emotional landscapes with diaristic precision, Gracie Abrams has swiftly emerged as one of pop�s most intimate storytellers. Her 2020 debut Minor introduced her hushed, melancholic style, while 2021�s This Is What It Feels Like expanded her sonic palette with atmospheric production. 2023�s Good Riddance, co-written with The National�s Aaron Dessner, marked a major artistic leap, delving deeper into heartbreak and self-discovery. With last year�s The Secret of Us, she embraced vulnerability on a grander scale, weaving personal revelations with pop ambition. With generational talent, Abrams has proven again and again that the quietest confessions often echo the loudest.

Rise Against
Ricochet
Loma Vista Recordings

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Rise Against return with new album Ricochet, their most resounding & reinvigorating music to date. Twelve songs, produced by GRAMMY-winner Catherine Marks & mixed by Alan Moulder, these punk rock pathfinders find a world of constant stimuli, algorithms intended to aggravate & divide. They ask fans to consider who ultimately benefits from this collective division & displeasure. An album massive in sound, but centered around the small parts of the psyche that lead to the biggest positive change.

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Now Hear This! - August 2025