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Laurie Anderson – Amelia CD/LP (Nonesuch)

Amelia is the 2024 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient’s first album since 2018’s Grammy-winning Landfall. The record comprises twenty-two tracks about renowned female aviator Amelia Earhart’s tragic last flight. Anderson, who Pitchfork says, “sees the future, but she starts by paying attention,” wrote the music and lyrics for this subjective narrative piece. On the album, she is joined by the Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, and Anohni, Gabriel Cabezas, Rob Moose, Ryan Kelly, Martha Mooke, Marc Ribot, Tony Scherr, Nadia Sirota, and Kenny Wolleson.

The Boxmasters – Love & Hate In Desperate Places CD/LP (Keentone)

Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences, but most importantly, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Love & Hate In Desperate Places is their 17th album and the ten songs evince a wry perspective on human nature and love. The lively melodic rock cloaks the wry wit of the lyrics. The album was produced by The Boxmasters, Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew, who also wrote every song. Listening to The Boxmasters, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles, Byrds and Beach Boys, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine and Big Star.

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Maggie Antone – Rhinestoned CD/LP (Love Big)

Maggie Antone’s voice has always won people over. Antone’s Rhinestoned offers ten songs worth of compelling evidence that this Virginia native just might be country’s next big thing. The album only builds on the runaway success of her debut original single “Suburban Outlaw” – a song Holler praised for “lyrics that land like zippy teen movie one-liners.” But for all the hard-partying lyrics and self-deprecating jokes, Antone’s biggest strength on Rhinestoned may be her willingness to show weakness.

Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet CD/LP/Cassette (Island)

Short n’ Sweet showcases the scintillating spirit of Sabrina Carpenter, the pocket-sized popstar with a larger-than-life artistic presence. One gold album and multiple platinum singles later, it’s no wonder that “Espresso,” the debut single from Short n’ Sweet, has it all: lyrics that make you giggle and blush and songwriting that makes you wish you’d thought of it first. [A color vinyl pressing is available along with an indie store exclusive cassette version featuring an alternate cover.

Cimafunk – Pa’ Tu Cuerpa CD/LP (Terapia Productions)

“This album is a result of my surroundings, fortunately being surrounded by beautiful people and things. It’s a reminder to live day by day with positivity and happiness. Each song is a story; an experience that was lived and that’s what I like the most. The sounds, rhythms and musical details transport you to the emotions of that moment. The collaborating and learning and sharing with other artists is special. And, of course, having the Funk and Afrocuban in the veins and find the right blend and expression of Funk and Afrocuban in each groove. It’s a new sound with new grooves, but the same spirit. This album represents the animal, the flesh, the nakedness, the skin, and the melanin returning to the mountains. The album is a journey as animals thru each song, sometimes in captivity and sometimes as a predator. Cimafunk’s previous albums Terapia (Therapy) and El Alimento (The Nutrient) also represented what’s essential and this album does as well: Basic Instincts.”

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Blind Pilot – In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain CD/LP (Holy Mountain)

Produced by Josh Kaufman (The Hold Steady, Bonny Light Horsemen), In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain brings a potent new energy to the elegantly composed folk/indie-rock of Blind Pilot. In a profound step forward for the band, their fourth full-length – and first since And Then Like Lions (2016) – unfolds with an exquisite fluidity, fully harnessing the chemistry they’ve shown in sharing stages with The Shins, Andrew Bird, and Gregory Alan Isakov and on festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. [Multiple vinyl colorways are available, including blue and indie store exclusive beige/white.]

Bill Charlap Trio – And Then Again CD/LP (Blue Note)

And Then Again is a spirited live recording of the Bill Charlap Trio featuring the pianist’s longtime band with Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums at the Village Vanguard. The album captures one of the great working jazz groups of our day on a particularly inspired Saturday evening at the iconic NYC jazz club. It’s a delightful hour of high-wire swing and stunning balladry that documents the trio’s continuing evolution. The repertoire includes pieces by great jazz composers including Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck and Kenny Barron as well as timeless standards like “All The Things You Are,” “Darn That Dream,” and “The Man I Love.”

Falling In Reverse – Popular Monster CD/LP (Epitaph)

Falling In Reverse makes anthems that provoke and inspire. Unnervingly ahead of the pack and yet always decisively right on time, their mix of bombastic declarations and intimate confessions connect with diverse crowds worldwide. Popular Monster is their first full-length album in over seven years; an eleven-song masterpiece, featuring five tracks that are bonafide smash hits. Not ones to rest on their laurels, the six new tracks are incredible, and feature unexpected collaborations with some of the music industry hottest hitters. With hit songs like “Popular Monster” topping the rock radio charts and earning them their first 2x platinum single, the band’s momentum only grows stronger. [An indie store exclusive multicolor blue swirl color vinyl pressing is available.]

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