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What's New 9-6-24
A remarkable development in MJ Lenderman's story as an incredibly incisive singer-songwriter, whose propensity for humor always points to some uneasy, disorienting darkness. The punchlines are still here, as are the rusted-wire guitar solos that have made Lenderman a favorite for indie rock fans looking for an emerging guitar hero.
The Deslondes continue to build on their inventive take on New Orleans country and R&B. Roll It Out finds the band leaning on the country-folk of their debut along with the sometimes-psychedelic, electrified gospel-soul sound of their previous records. It’s a band that understands the history of American music, embracing their own contemporary approach.
Denitia shares her story of going after something new — a life back in Nashville, where she attended college, immersed in both the city’s roots music scene and the community of the artist collective Black Opry — while experiencing the menagerie of emotions that come with leaving behind what you knew and starting over.
The South London outfit’s debut is a veritable Frankenstein’s monster, stitching two-tone ska and 90s rave to a post-punk core. It’s a thrilling blend of electro-punk, rock’n’roll snarling, techno soundscapes, industrial-pop and rave euphoria. WOOF. is music for letting go to, the polar opposite of “thinking music”.
Entrepreneur. CEO. New York Times best-selling author. Activist. Designer. Actress. Model. Influencer. DJ. Recording Artist. Mother. Icon. Synonymous with pop culture, Paris Hilton needs no introduction. In her latest chapter, Hilton makes a triumphant return to the recording studio with her second album, executive produced by Sia.
Having spent two years on stage and on TV, Brighton, UK's The Heavy Heavy now draw listeners even deeper into their dreamworld with their long-awaited debut album, One Of A Kind. Written entirely by co-founders Georgie Fuller and William Turner, the album expands the sunshine psych-pop & folk sound of their debut EP which won massive acclaim.
The The's first album in a quarter century, Ensoulment encompasses characteristic topics ranging from love & sex, war & politics, life & death, to the meaning of what it is to be human in the 21st century. The album also marks the return of co-producer and engineer Warne Livesey, who previously worked on landmark albums Infected (1986) and Mind Bomb (1989).
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What's New 8-30-24
Denzel Curry returns with the long-awaited album blending sounds from the South's hip hop heritage, '90s inspired beats referencing Memphis and luminary groups like Three6Mafia. Featuring artists like A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J and many more, the album reminisces on Curry's career and reconciles past relationships. Departing from his concept-driven albums, it highlights Curry's rap prowess and creative spontaneity
Norway’s Leprous have conjured up several exceptionally morose yet symphonic and impassioned progressive metal odysseys over the past few years. Led by frontman Einar Solberg’s operatic singing and gloomy sentiments, the quintet delivers another lusciously evocative and temperamental composition fueled by intoxicating introspections.
Nails’ stripped down brutality sands away the divide between grind, hardcore, metal and noise with a deadpan, hateful flourish. There have been plenty of extreme music that has pushed the boundaries of fury forward over the last few years, but Todd Jones's militant wrecking crew have battered the competition through sheer force of misanthropy.
Musically, Mila is the best kind of chameleon. The album draws from a wild array of sources, entertaining new ideas on every song: dusty Laurel Canyon folk, catchy Nashville country, driving ‘70s rock. She puts her stamp on every note with remarkable confidence, eloquence, and power. Chameleon is a self-portrait rendered in vibrant detail.
Written around themes of feminine rage, Cacophony continues the deep consideration and dissection of Paris' own experiences and observations as a woman. Drawing comparisons to artists like Florence + The Machine and Hozier, Paloma's songwriting taps into cultural movements, inspiring fans around the world.
Limited edition 12" EP pressed on neon yellow vinyl featuring five tracks from one of U2's legendary performances at the RDS Arena, Dublin in August 1993 - the hometown stop on their worldwide industry-defining ZOO TV Tour. This marks the first official release, making it a highly covetable collectible for fans and collectors alike.
Every different impulse Aaron Bruno has mastered over 15 years as AWOLNATION highlight this anthemic pastiche of modern music. From tongue-in-cheek blasts, to oldies-inspired odes, and jangly segues calling to mind The Cars and Grandaddy, The Phantom Five is concerned with trying to find one’s way to happiness in a bizarrely upside-down time.
New Release Round-Up 08-30-24
Alicia Keys / Bean,Shoshana / Moon,Maleah Joi - Hell's Kitchen - Original Broadway Cast Recording - Interscope Records
"Hell's Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" / The 13 Tony-nominated Broadway musical is a coming-of-age story based on the life of Alicia Keys featuring her iconic hits including "Fallin'," "If I Ain't Got You" and more reimagined! In the mid '90s, in an apartment high above the energy and grit of Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, 17-year-old Ali squints toward the horizon until she can just see the Hudson River. Despite the warnings of her protective mother, the symphony of the street calls to her - promising freedom, excitement, and the possibility of love. Finding herself. When a wise piano teacher helps her find her voice, Ali learns she can make the city her own.
U2 - Zoo Tv: Live In Dublin 1993 - Interscope Records
U2 - "ZOO TV: Live In Dublin 1993" [12" EP] Limited Edition / Available on vinyl for the first time, this limited edition 12" EP is pressed on neon yellow vinyl and features five tracks from one of U2's two legendary open-air performances at the RDS Arena, Dublin in August 1993 - the hometown stop on their worldwide industry-defining ZOO TV Tour. While much sought-after bootlegged copies of the RDS show audio have been in circulation for years, this marks the first official release, making it a highly covetable collectible for fans and collectors alike.
Valley - Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden - Capitol Records
Valley's third full-length album was written entirely over the course of a month in a secluded cabin in rural Tennessee. Executive produced by COIN's Chase Lawrence, 'Water the Flowers, Pray For A Garden' is a brave exploration of the full spectrum of emotions with an invitation to also surrender control and trust the process. Available on limited edition water color vinyl via Capitol Records/Universal Music Canada.
Zedd - Telos - Interscope Records
Telos, out August 30, is multi-platinum producer Zedd’s first album in nearly a decade. With an impressive discography including multiple number ones and 30+ billion streams in total, on top of over 5 million headline tickets sold, Zedd has solidified himself as one of the top names in the history of dance music. Launching with the first single “Out of Time”, it is a window into the world of Telos, representing the DNA for what Zedd promises to be a profound listening experience.
Denzel Curry - King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 - Loma Vista Recordings
Ft. Tia Corrine, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Rocky, PLAYTHATBOIZAY, That Mexican OT, Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Key Nyata, Maxo Kream, 2 Chainz, Mike Dimes, Kenny Mason, Project Pat, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J, Armani White, Ski Mask The Slump God
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God - Play It Again Sam
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return with new album, Wild God. Across the ten tracks of the album, the band dance between convention and experimentation, taking left-turns and detours that heighten the rich imagery and emotion in Cave's soul-stirring narratives. It is the sound of a group emboldened by reconnection and taking flight. There are moments that touch fondly upon the Bad Seeds' past but they are fleeting, and serve only to imbue the relentless and restless forward motion of the band. Produced by Cave and Warren Ellis, and mixed by David Fridmann, Cave began writing the album in 2023. With sessions at Miraval in Provence and Soundtree in London, the Bad Seeds added their unique alchemy, with additional performances from Colin Greenwood (bass) and Luis Almau (nylon string guitar, acoustic guitar). "Wild God... there's no fucking around with this record. When it hits, it hits. It lifts you. It moves you. I love that about it," says Nick Cave.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
U2 - Zoo Tv: Live In Dublin 1993 [Limited Edition Colored Vinyl]
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God [Clear LP]
Valley - Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden [Limited Edition Water Colour Vinyl]
Jana Mila - Chameleon [Crystal Blue LP]
Oasis - Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Edition) [Deluxe 4 LP]
Caleb Caudle - Sweet Critters [LP]
Oceano - Living Chaos [Clear Vinyl] (Red) (Bice)
Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake (Bonus Tracks) [Deluxe] (Aniv)
Chalino Sanchez - Nieves de Enero [LP]
Palaye Royale - Death or Glory [Black/Translucent Red LP]
Chick Corea Trilogy - Trilogy [Deluxe Box Set 8 LP]
Patrick Leonard - It All Comes Down To Mood [2 LP]
AWOLNATION - The Phantom Five [Indie Exclusive Translucent Light Blue LP]
Bug Club - On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System
The Cactus Blossoms - Every Time I Think About You (Broz) [Colored Vinyl] (Gate)
Shemekia Copeland - Blame It On Eve [Colored Vinyl] (Gol)
86tvs - 86tvs [Colored Vinyl] (Gol) [Indie Exclusive]
Galliano - Halfway Somewhere (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
Jon Hopkins - Ritual (Gate) [Download Included] (Etch)
Los Bitchos - Talkie Talkie [Colored Vinyl] (Mgta) (Ofgv) [Indie Exclusive]
Nails - Every Bridge Burning - Forest Green [Colored Vinyl] (Grn)
Palaye Royale - Death or Glory [Indie Exclusive Brown/White Galaxy LP]
Amy Rigby - Hang In There With Me
Steep Canyon Rangers - Live At Greenfield Lake [Colored Vinyl] (Gate) (Purp) (Ylw)
Tycho - Infinite Health (Blue) [Colored Vinyl] [Indie Exclusive]
George Winston - Eastern Montana
Wintersun - Time Ii - White [Colored Vinyl] (Wht)
Steve Wynn - Make It Right [Clear Vinyl]
Yannis & The Yaw - Lagos Paris London [Indie Exclusive] [Indie Exclusive]
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What's New 8-23-24
Grammy-nominated Cuban medical-school student turned funk superstar Cimafunk is back with Pa’ Tu Cuerpa, a sonic experience as innovative as it is impossible to label; Caribbean but borderless, rooted in Havana but with echoes of Detroit funk and New Orleans bass, horns and street-corner vibes.
There’s more to música Mexicana than corridos, and Iván Cornejo is proving that with his alternative sierreño sound. While his peers are largely pulling from hip-hop influences, the Mexican American star is tapping into the power of his guitar, cranking the genre to a rock-infused arena-ready level.
The ever-evolving five-piece enter a new phase of transformation on their arresting fourth album – their most considered and intricately crafted work yet. Romance is an album of internal change galvanizing into the boundless, ceaseless vitality of the 11 breathless songs which leave the concepts of romance and apocalypse precariously intertwined.
Spirit of the Beehive have fully solidified their stance as some of rock’s weirdest and best deconstructionists. They want you to think this is just normal rock ‘n’ roll music, but beneath these intentions are songs as complex as ever -- a downtempo smoke cloud of variegated synths, an assault of sludged out guitars, auto-tuned vocals, a flurry of strings.
Reissue of the 1978 progressive rock concept album. Available on a variety of different formats including a limited edition Super Deluxe Box Set containing 4CDs, blu-ray including surround sound mixes by Alan Parsons, Abbey Road half-speed remastered 2LP, 12” x 12” 60 page hardback book & a replica press folder.
This thrilling 2014 live recording captured Shorter’s acclaimed quartet with pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade at the Stockholm Jazz Festival in Sweden. The intrepid set includes some of the band’s favorite vehicles of exploration including “Zero Gravity,” “Smilin’ Through,” “Orbits,” “Lotus,” and “She Moves Through The Fair.”
Wilson has leveled up on this record, evident on the sonic experiment of “Ring Finger,” a funky country-rock number with electro-spoken word. Or “Country's Cool Again,” a joyous treatise on the genre and Western wear's current dominance in the cultural zeitgeist. “I think country music brings you home,” she says of its popularity. “And everybody wants to feel at home.”
A gorgeous mix of catchy melodies, evocative harmonies and raw tenderness display the breadth of Maggie's vocal prowess and penchant for honest lyricism. It is the charismatic and storied nature of Antone's song craft that sets her apart as an artist, Rhinestoned the debut befitting not only a whip-smart poet, but country's most enthralling new muse.
Featuring guest appearances from Billy Gibbons, Brian May, and Tim Montana, Friendlytown is a must have for fans of Cropper's world-renowned guitar repertoire. "I feel great about this batch of songs. It's packed with great radio hooks, and features some of the best musicians in the world," says Cropper. "It's like guitar heaven."
Avant-garde Swiss trailblazer Manuel Gagneux turns another page through Zeal & Ardor’s involving and endlessly creative fourth album. Though it rarely goes harder, Greif goes further and deeper than anything the group have done before – which is saying something, given the inherent uniqueness of everything Manuel touches.
Endtime Signals channels all the anxiety, fear, and confusion of the world into 12 captivating, empowering tracks. It’s catharsis and darkness, determination, and approbation, parlaying all of Dark Tranquillity's innovatory songcraft in the Swedish melodic death metal sphere into an unparalleled wide-angled experience.
The 10th album from world-renowned death metal icons boasts airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, push each member to their furthest extremes both in artistry and performance. Their best album in nearly 20 years, The Underworld Awaits Us All puts Nile firmly back on top of the death metal pyramid.
Masked metal masters Mushroomhead return laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed in their third decade of reign. Featuring pommeling drums, electro-industrial injections, spine-tingling keys and a twisting, multi-vocal attack balancing both brutal and melodic sounds, Call The Devil boasts everything from bangers to ballads.























