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John Batiste – Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1) CD/LP (Verve)

5x Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste returns with a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1). Reimagining the transcendent works of Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste’s youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven’s artistry and bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste’s artistic work and journey.

BoyWithUke – Burnout CD/LP (Boywithuke LLC)

Burnout is a product of roughly a year of the now 22-year-old BoyWithUke evolving his sound, his live show, and his own work-life balance. Charley Yang has been going through many changes in his life while being BoyWithUke, from getting out of his first long term relationship of 4 years, to getting out of a major label deal. “For the longest time I had made songs to impress this person I was in love with as well as music executives, and once that was gone things felt weird. I felt a little bit lost, but in a larger and more positive way, I felt free with freedom to make mistakes and basically whatever I wanted–I think that’s what Burnout is,” Yang explains. With this freedom now to lean into the music he wants to put out into the world comes with the pressure of the unknown which fed into his unhealthy strive for perfection. But the fact that he’s actually trying is giving him a peace that he hasn’t felt before—a peace he hopes for all of his fans. With that comes Burnout.

Madison Cunningham & Andrew Bird – Cunningham Bird CD/LP (Loma Vista)

Cunningham Bird / Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham’s new album, Cunningham Bird, reinvents the classic ’70s gem Buckingham Nicks. With a fresh, modern twist, they blend their distinct folk and indie sounds, creating a compelling homage to the original. Bird’s intricate violin work and Cunningham’s soulful vocals transform the timeless melodies, offering both a nod to the past and a vibrant, contemporary flair. Fans of both artists and the original album will find this collab a rewarding journey and ode to a classic [A transparent forest green color vinyl pressing is available.]

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Tori Amos – Diving Deep: Live 2xCD/2xLP (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.” [An indie store exclusive color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Coward Brothers – The Coward Brothers CD/LP (New West)

The Coward Brothers are Elvis Costello and T-Bone Burnett. The exact relationship between Henry (T-Bone Burnett) and Howard Coward (Elvis Costello) remains ambiguous. They often referred to themselves as “One and a Half Brothers,” which might hint at their height difference or imply they were not actually siblings but were involved in an elaborate ruse. Their musical partnership, known as The Coward Brothers, was initiated by Smiley “Doc” Snipson, who discovered Henry Coward in 1956 and signed him for a UK tour… Their music, from early rock and roll hits to later, more introspective songs, is compiled in the album, The Coward Brothers. After years of silence, their story was explored in a radio program, revealing the complexity of their relationship and their enduring bond. Despite their tumultuous history, their music remains a testament to their unyielding spirit. [An indie store exclusive licorice red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Jennifer Hudson – The Gift Of Love CD/LP (Interscope)

Two-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and Tony & Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson is pleased to announce her first ever holiday album, The Gift of Love. The Gift of Love sees the genre-defining vocalist delivering classic covers and holiday originals that are sure to be listened to for years to come. With her effortless range and melodic tone, Jennifer brings these songs to life as only she can do. The Gift of Love is certain to capture the magic of the holiday season.

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Anthrophobia – Going Out Swinging CD/LP (Young Ones)

Anthrophobia has been bringing their eclectic fusion of rock, punk, and metal to the masses for decades (minus a seven-year hiatus). Since reuniting in 2015, the band has had four releases. Going Out Swinging is their newest offering.

Body Count – Merciless CD/2xCD/LP (Century Media)

The pioneering rap metal band Body Count returns with their much-anticipated 8th album. Ice-T and his crew unleash their energy more than ever on the rage-filled 12-track record, Merciless. After persevering through personal tragedies, social opposition, and an army of naysayers, the group emerges bloody but unbroken-and with more rage than ever. “It’s really about that point where you can’t take any more and you’re done,” shares Ice-T about the album. With guest appearances by George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher (Cannibal Corpse), Joe Bad (Fit For An Autopsy), and Max Cavalera (Soulfly), Merciless offers enough firepower. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Zach Bryan – The Great American Bar Scene CD/2xLP (WB)

“On The Great American Bar Scene, his fifth album in as many years within a steady stream of EP’s, singles and live albums, Zach Bryan continues to uphold the community he values above all. He colors his lyrics with references to songs by Tyler Childers and Johnny Cash; brings in the young Canadian troubadour Noeline Hofmann to share vocals on her ballad ‘Purple Gas’; and gives guest slots to not only John Mayer (predictable) but his fellow Oklahoman and songwriter’s songwriter John Moreland. Often a lonely voice within his own tales of botched romance and anomie, as a performer, Bryan shares space to make the point that legacies only grow through cross-pollination. And on Bar Scene, one influence-turned-friend casts a benign shadow on all the rest: the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen.” – NPR

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