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What's New 9-8-23
While influences from Bruce Springsteen and Big Star could be heard weaved throughout 2020’s Private Lives, Art Dealers is a much more 70’s New York-centric record, nodding to Patti Smith and Lou Reed. It’s a perfect mix of charm, love and devotion with just enough sleaze and grit to keep it interesting.
Co-produced by Allison along with dim star (JT Nero and Drew Lindsay), it features her "Rainbow Coalition" band of female musicians along with special guests: the legendary Wendy & Lisa, Brandi Carlile, Brandy Clark and Hozier. The follow-up to her acclaimed debut Outside Child, The Returneris a soulful expression of liberation, love, and self-respect.
Remaining loyal to the hypnotic psychedelic stylings and hook-filled melodies for which the band is well known, Rain Parade takes you on a journey through time and space, ranging from spacey folk to raging psych rock. Featuring appearances from The Bangles, Debbie and Vicki Peterson and the Moore Brothers.
While still rooted in Anjimile’s folky past, The King is a trickier collection to pin down — its amorphous, and ever-expanding palette is also a major part of its appeal. What’s sure is that Anjimile wants to keep breaking down musical boundaries. Anjimile sums it up best: “I feel free to get weird now, in a way I didn’t before.”
The highly-requested, unbelievably-anticipated official vinyl release of Boris's 2002 album and first dive into the stoner rock idiom, originally released in Japan on CD only. Heavy Rocks (2002) is heavy, sure, but fuses sludge, noise, stoner rock and hardcore all together for a deeply bone-shaking and unforgettable trip.
Debut solo album from The xx’s Romy Madley-Croft. This is an album that deals with love, grief, relationships, identity, and sexuality -- a love letter to the queer clubs and a celebration of the sanctuary and salvation found throughout. Euphoric, tender, and emotional, Mid Air encapsulates the universal purpose of dance music.
“This is a collection of songs I playfully pieced together as if I was pitching a group of songs to Elvis. Some covers, one co-write, and some I even wrote in my best (terrible) Elvis impersonation, as I worked around the farm and kicked around the house. I hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as I enjoyed creating it. Thank you. Thank you very much.”
The veteran death metal band’s ninth album is fast, intense, and brimming with unstoppable grooves. Monstrous riffs, blast beats, unstoppable hooks, and earth-moving grooves define Dying Fetus’ catalog and Make Them Beg For Death delivers those savage beatdowns equally designed to pulverize and mesmerize.
2020’s Auto-Pain was an album of thick brutalist architecture and post-punk full of straight lines and sharp angles. On Careful!, they’re reshaping the facades and splashing color, testing limits. There are synth experiments, there’s darkwave and coldbeat. There are massive rock’n’roll songs. There is a remarkably moving love song. There’s a lot. Go deeper.
Whether Suburban Legend is tackling romantic love, late-stage capitalism, mental health woes, or teen nostalgia, the thread tying it all together is its utter relatability. Regardless of where you are in life — city or suburbs, school or work, or pursuing a creative dream of your own — Durry’s pop-punk will meet you there with a wink and a high five.
Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance. Come Around and Love Me reveals his classic approach rooted in the sounds of revered pioneers, without falling into imitation–leaving no doubt that Jalen will continue to shine within the timeless musical tradition that is Daptone.
As a coming of age story, Jobi touches on themes of self-love and channeling inner strength to empower herself and others. Whiplash is an exquisite balance of catchy, empowering, upbeat Americana tunes and reflective, deeply sentimental ballads achieved through Jobi’s poetic lyricism and her incredible vocal control.
Wilson is finally at a place to feel totally free to take chances. Cue experimentation ranging from Tom Waits-meets-Frank Zappa flurry and semi-orchestral zippiness to guitar-picking psychedelic folksiness and bossa-nova swing. The unconstrained result is a treasure chest that blends several surprises with microdots of strangeness.
Morning Shift marks the Grammy award-winning band’s first since the departure of lead vocalist and founding member Woody Platt. The Rangers have added acclaimed singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett as an official member of the band, bringing new ideas and harmonies to the sextet’s ever-evolving sound.
Live album by indie-pop legends featuring performances from their 2013 reunion tour of Give Up – the landmark album that brough indietronica to the mainstream with its strangely tender mix of breakbeat and folk. This is the first time the show has been released on CD and vinyl, and features previously unreleased "Never Enough Time."
New Release Round-Up 09-08-23
Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS - Geffen Records
3-time GRAMMY® award winning recording artist Olivia Rodrigo will release her new album, GUTS, on september 8th via geffen records. GUTS was recorded with producer daniel nigro, who also collaborated with her on SOUR, her chart-topping, 4x platinum debut album. “for me, this album is about growing pains and about trying to figure out who I am at this point in my life and exactly what I want to say in my songs."
Sparklehorse - Bird Machine - ANTI
ANTI- Records is honored to share a never-before-heard album by Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse titled 'Bird Machine.' Originally recorded in 2010 and mixed by Mark Hamilton (who also worked on 'It's A Wonderful Life'), Mark's brother Matt notes "great care has been taken to archive and preserve Mark's music. We are very thankful for Mark and the beauty he brought to this world."Sparklehorse was an American indie rock band formed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Linkous in the mid-1990s. Born on September 9, 1962, in Arlington, Virginia, Linkous began playing music as a teenager.Described as an artist who "compelled listeners to heed the beauty of darkness" by Pitchfork, Sparklehorse released many influential records, including the renowned albums 'Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot' and 'Good Morning Spider' in the '90s, 'It's A Wonderful Life' and 'Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain' in the early aughts, and a collaborative album 'Dark Night of the Soul' released in 2010.Throughout his career Mark collaborated with thought provoking artists like Vic Chesnutt, Daniel Johnston, Tom Waits, Danger Mouse, and David Lynch.While Mark recorded in various studios, collaborating with other musicians and producers, he did much of his work in his home studio, Static King, often playing and recording everything on his own. He was "very much kind of a working-class guy with a very poetic sensibility, who was drawn to artists like himself, who worked in isolation, " said NPR Fresh Air's Ken Tucker.Sadly, Linkous struggled with drug addiction and depression throughout his life, and despite his untimely death, his music continues to be highly regarded and influential in the indie rock and alternative music scenes.
Linda Ronstadt - Canciones de mi Padre - Iconic Artists Group
There are times when an artist transcends the form. When the spirit of music goes beyond embodying sound. 1987 saw the release of Linda Ronstadt's groundbreaking love letter to her family soul and lifeblood - Canciones de mi Padre. Selling over 10 million copies and celebrated by music lovers across the globe, and here at home by both Grammy's and the Library of Congress, Linda Ronstadt brought the most beautiful and timeless Spanish melodies back into homes in a loving reunion as well as coloring new rooms where these songs, bright as the day, suddenly rang out. New connections celebrating beauty, language, and roots. Even today - especially today - the sound of Canciones de mi Padre links the then to the now and onward.
Beastie Boys - Hello Nasty: 25th Anniversary - Capitol
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Beastie Boys’ multiplatinum Hello Nasty album, this deluxe vinyl reissue is a rare version of the album that was released as a limited run in 2009. It includes two additional LPs with 21 bonus tracks (remixes, B-sides, rarities) and features the singles “Intergalactic” (certified platinum), “Body Movin’” and “The Negotiation Limerick File.” Co-produced by Beastie Boys and Mario Caldato Jr., it’s a record that embraces a kaleidoscope of musical influences, with hat-tips to Latin psych-rock, Brazilian samba, jazz-funk, dub, post-punk and an impressive collection of collaborators ranging from reggae vagabond Lee “Scratch” Perry to Cibo Matto’s Miho Hatori. Pressed on 180g vinyl, this Deluxe 4 LP boxset is housed in a hardcover slipcase and includes a removable sew-on patch.
The Postal Service - Everything Will Change
Conquer Divide - Slow Burn
Roisin Murphy - Hit Parade [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Autographed LP]
Tyler Childers - Rustin’ in the Rain [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Green Blend LP]
The Chemical Brothers - For That Beautiful Feeling
Courtney Barnett - End of the Day (music from the film Anonymous Club)
Logan Ledger - Golden State [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Olive Green LP]
Steep Canyon Rangers - Morning Shift
Josh Turner - Greatest Hits
Carly Rae Jepsen - The Loveliest Time
Yussef Dayes - Black Classical Music [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition White 2LP]
Durry - Suburban Legend
Jon Langston - Heart on Ice
Jerry Lee Lewis - Killer In Stereo: Good Rockin' Tonight [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Milky Clear w/Black Ice Splatter LP]
Genesis Owusu - STRUGGLER [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition LP]
The Coral - Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show
Boris - Heavy Rocks 2002 [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Orange 2LP]
Jonathan Wilson - Eat The Worm
Everclear - Live At The Whisky A Go Go
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet - Live in Las Vegas 1963 [RSD Essential Indie 2LP]
Modest Mouse - The Lonesome Crowded West [RSD Essential Picture Disc 2LP]
Lauren Daigle - Lauren Daigle
Jalen Ngonda - Come Around And Love Me [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Purple LP]
With Honor - Boundless [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Royal Blue w/Heavy Splatter LP]
Tori Amos - Scarlet’s Walk
moe. - Tin Cans And Car Tires: 25th Anniversary
Reckless Kelly - Under The Table And Above The Sun: 20th Anniversary
Muna & Phoebe Bridgers - Silk Chiffon [Pink Vinyl Single]
Inspectah Deck - The Movement [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Black Ice 2LP]
Killa Beez - The Sting [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Yellow 2LP]
Kim Petras - Feed The Beast [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition BIG CD]
Charlie Rich - I Hear Those Blues: Rich In Stereo [RSD Essential Indie Colorway Ultra Clear w/Sea Blue Splatter LP]
V (BTS) - V 'Layover'
BOYNEXTDOOR - WHY..
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What's New 9-1-23
On Jeff Rosenstock's ninth album, the spontaneous DIY trailblazer returns with the most confident and cohesive album of his career. Featuring massive pop gems, as well as softer songs showcasing an intimate, immediate sound, Hellmode is a chaotic and frenzied album that captures the essence of the current state of the world.
With its off-kilter heavy psych weirdery, primal polyrhythmic grooves, and dystopian themes, Data Doom offers a heady stew of the loud, the funky and the weird, and doesn’t let up from the first riff to the last. From a fuse lit by modern-day monstrosities the band seeks to find salvation through a thousand watt wake-up of rock n’ roll exfoliation.
Átta is a welcome return to form and beyond for the band, ten years removed from their last studio release, and their partnership with a 41-piece orchestra is both logical and awe-striking. It’s a significant milestone, a step towards musical immortality that Sigur Rós feel destined for after having blown the possibilities for post-rock wide open.
Spanning psychedelic soundscapes, pulsating 80’s electronic elements and John Cale inspired journeys, Everything… lands immediately as something made for 2023 and beyond. Slowdive show their craft as the masters of the genre by pushing it outwards, beyond the singular; the end result being a record which feels as emotional and cathartic as it is hopeful.
Now Hear This! – September 2023
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New Release Round-Up 09-01-23
Sigur Rós - ÁTTA - BMG
Following it’s surprise digital release, Sigur Rós’ first new studio album in ten years, ÁTTA, is their most intimate and emotionally direct record to date. Few bands cut through the noise and distractions of the world to bring you a pure elemental truth or feeling like Sigur Rós. As you hear on ÁTTA, there’s a new compulsion and drive to the band that comes with the new formation of the line up. Multi-instrumentalist Kjartan Sveinsson is back in the fold – having left the band in 2012 – to join frontman Jónsi and bassist Georg Holm. Recorded across multiple continents - in the band’s Sundlaugin studio in Iceland, the legendary Abbey Road in the UK and a number of studios in the US - ÁTTA leans heavily towards the orchestral, and touches on everything that has made Sigur Rós one of the most ambitious and acclaimed bands of recent times, with close to ten million albums sold, whilst signposting an exciting and expansive possibility for their future. ÁTTA prominently features the London Contemporary Orchestra conducted by Robert Ames, alongside brass performed by longtime Icelandic collaborators Brassgat í bala. It is mixed and co-produced by another frequent collaborator Paul Corley, alongside the band."
Royal Blood - Back To The Water Below - Warner Records
Royal Blood ignite an epic summer ahead as they release their fourth album ‘Back To The Water Below’. From the very beginning, Royal Blood’s story has been one of two life-long friends whose shared passion and dedication for writing and performing has led them on a remarkable adventure together – a story that has yet to be repeated, and is a feat as rare as it is remarkable. Long before Royal Blood were even formed, they spent years together in various bands playing to half empty bars around Brighton - and only then did they suddenly become a decade-in-the-making overnight success story. One day they were plotting how to recoup the meagre £300 they had spent on their first recording, but within a year they were at the top of UK album charts, storming Glastonbury and winning the BRIT Award for Best British Group.
The Paper Kites - At The Roadhouse - Nettwerk Records
Australian indie folk rock band The Paper Kites release their highly anticipated sixth album - At The Roadhouse. The song and production background began when the band created a roadhouse in rural Australia, performing an unannounced month-long residency in the small Victorian town of Campbells Creek, whilst working on their sixth record. The atmosphere of the live performance is recreated with pedal steel and crooning vocals and harmonies. The song lyrics reminisce of a romance still as alive as a blue flame. "We had talked about this for years" Sam Bentley explains, "We were drawn to the idea of holding up in a town somewhere and playing the evenings as a house band. The Roadhouse became this place for us." Expanding their line-up, the five members of The Paper Kites recruited three extra musicians to make up their roadhouse band, including multi-instrumentalist Matt Dixon - who's weeping pedal steel features on the track - as well as Hannah Cameron and Chris Panousakis.
Tom Waits - The Island Years - Island
Tom Waits revisits his albums from The Island Years. The albums are newly remastered for the first time ever from the original master tapes and personally overseen by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan. Mastered by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering under the guidance of Waits’ longtime audio engineer, Karl Derfler. The remastered editions available are Swordfishtrombones, Rain Dogs and Franks Wild Years (CDs available 9/1 and LPs available 9/22), with Bone Machine and The Black Rider coming 10/6.
ALSO OUT THIS WEEK
Grandaddy - Sumday: Twunny [Limited Edition 4LP Box Set]
Frankie and the Witch Fingers - Data Doom [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Orange LP]
Neil Young with Crazy Horse - Odeon Budokan
Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth [Clear LP]
Earl Sweatshirt - SICK! [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Light Blue LP]
Polaris - Fatalism
Slowdive - everything is alive
GWAR - Battle Maximus: 10th Anniversary Edition
Just Friends - Gusher [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Purple w/Bone & White Splatter LP]
Local Natives - Hummingbird: 10th Anniversary Edition [Limited Edition White 2LP]
Peter Frampton - Peter Frampton At Royal Albert Hall
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE - i'm so lucky EP [Limited Edition Peach, Cream and Turquoise Splatter Vinyl]
Ornette Coleman - Tomorrow Is The Question! (Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series) [LP]
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