New Releases - August 21, 2026

New Releases - August 21, 2026

Weezer — Weezer (The Gold Album)
Weezer adds another color to its self-titled series with The Gold Album. Expect the band's unmistakable combination of crunchy guitars, oversized hooks and Rivers Cuomo's enduring gift for melodic power pop.

The Afghan Whigs — Soft Control
Greg Dulli and the Afghan Whigs return with another dark, soulful collection of alternative rock. Brooding atmosphere, muscular guitars and Dulli's dramatic songwriting remain at the center of the band's sound.

Brandon Flowers — Thrasher
The Killers frontman returns to solo work with his first album under his own name in more than a decade. Thrasher gives Flowers room to explore his widescreen songwriting outside the framework of his longtime band.

Chelsea Wolfe — The Dark
Chelsea Wolfe returns with a record steeped in the shadowy atmosphere that has made her such a singular artist. Heavy textures, gothic folk, electronics and haunting vocals converge in music that is both intimate and imposing.

Sam Smith — Hazel Eyes
Sam Smith returns with a new full-length showcasing the powerful voice and emotionally direct songwriting at the center of their catalog. Pop, soul and contemporary production provide the backdrop.

Jorja Smith — What Are the Odds
The British singer-songwriter continues her sophisticated blend of R&B, soul and UK influences. Smith's understated vocals and deeply personal songwriting remain the focus.

Julia Holter — Materia
Holter's latest continues her exploration of experimental pop, orchestral composition and electronic sound. Dense arrangements and an adventurous approach to songwriting make Materia a record designed for immersive listening.

Rapsody — God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops
One of contemporary hip-hop's sharpest lyricists returns with another deeply considered collection. Rapsody combines intricate rhymes, personal storytelling and a deep connection to hip-hop tradition.

Lambchop — Punching the Clown
Kurt Wagner's ever-evolving Lambchop returns with another idiosyncratic take on American songwriting. Country, soul, electronics and experimental pop continue to coexist in ways few other artists could pull off.

Black Marble — Life in Small Spaces
Chris Stewart's Black Marble project returns with another collection of beautifully restrained synth-pop and coldwave. Minimal electronics and melancholy melodies create a sound that feels simultaneously vintage and contemporary.

Cornelius — Refractions
Japanese artist Keigo Oyamada returns as Cornelius with another meticulously constructed exploration of electronic pop. Playful rhythms, detailed production and unexpected sonic turns reward headphone listening.

Squirrel Flower — Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going
Ella Williams returns with another deeply atmospheric collection of indie rock and singer-songwriter material. Intimate vocals and expansive guitars give the record both vulnerability and weight.

Wild Pink — Still Coming Down
John Ross and Wild Pink continue their thoughtful approach to expansive American indie rock. Patient arrangements and finely observed songwriting give the band's music its quietly cinematic quality.

The Cramps — Gravest Gravy
A new collection from one of punk's most gloriously unhinged bands. Primitive rock & roll, rockabilly, garage punk and B-movie sleaze collide in the unmistakable world of Lux Interior and Poison Ivy.

Twenty One Pilots — More Than We Ever Imagined (Live in Mexico City)
Twenty One Pilots capture their arena-sized live show on this concert release recorded in Mexico City. The set brings the duo's mix of alternative rock, hip-hop, electronics and pop into a massive live setting.

Vince Guaraldi — It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown
Another piece of Vince Guaraldi's beloved Peanuts musical legacy comes to vinyl. Warm piano, effortless swing and Guaraldi's instantly recognizable melodic touch make this an easy addition for jazz and Peanuts collectors alike.

Jimmy Smith — Softly as a Summer Breeze
The Hammond B-3 master's 1958 Blue Note session returns to vinyl. Smith's soulful organ leads a relaxed but swinging set that demonstrates why he became one of the instrument's defining voices in jazz.

Henry Threadgill + Vijay Iyer + Dafnis Prieto — Fifteen
Three generations of adventurous jazz meet for the first recorded collaboration between Threadgill, Iyer and Prieto. Composition and improvisation intertwine in a trio built around three musicians known for continually pushing the music forward.

Stephen O'Malley — Avaeken
The Sunn O))) guitarist continues his exploration of amplified sound, drone and minimalist composition. Slow-moving, physical and immersive, this is music as much about texture and resonance as conventional melody.

Thee Heart Tones — "Don't Forget Me Love"
The young Southern California soul group returns with another dose of romantic, vintage-inspired sweet soul. Lush vocals and classic arrangements connect the sound of old-school lowrider soul with a new generation.

Roosevelt — Roosevelt (10th Anniversary Edition)
Roosevelt's 2016 debut celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new vinyl edition. Shimmering synths, dance rhythms and indie-pop hooks made the album an enduring favorite of modern electronic pop.

Chance the Rapper — Coloring Book
Chance's Grammy-winning 2016 mixtape receives another vinyl edition. Gospel, soul and hip-hop come together in an exuberant record featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Noname and more.

Wheatus — Wheatus 2020
The band revisits its debut-era material in this re-recorded edition. Naturally, "Teenage Dirtbag" remains the centerpiece, surrounded by the melodic alternative rock and power pop that defined Wheatus' early sound.

Ace Frehley / Frehley's Comet — Frehley's Comet
Ace Frehley's 1987 post-KISS album returns to vinyl. Big guitars, hard-rock hooks and the former KISS guitarist's unmistakable playing make it an essential piece of the Spaceman's solo catalog.

AC/DC — Basement Tracks
A collection aimed squarely at AC/DC collectors and hard-rock diehards. Raw material from one of rock's most enduring bands offers another window into the stripped-down riffs and swagger at the heart of the AC/DC sound.

10cc — Across the Airwaves
A collection celebrating the sophisticated British pop-rock group behind "I'm Not in Love" and "The Things We Do for Love." Clever songwriting, studio experimentation and immaculate harmonies remain 10cc's calling cards.

Anacrusis — Reason
The St. Louis progressive thrash band's 1990 album returns to vinyl. Technical musicianship and unconventional songwriting distinguish Anacrusis from the era's more straightforward thrash-metal contemporaries.

Anacrusis — Suffering Hour
Anacrusis' 1988 debut returns in a new vinyl edition. Raw thrash intensity meets the progressive instincts that would become increasingly prominent as the band's sound developed.

Trip Six — Back With a Vengeance
A cult piece of New York hardcore history finally gets a proper vinyl treatment. Featuring members connected to The Psychos, Ultra Violence and WarZone, Trip Six delivers raw, street-level NYHC from the scene's classic era.

Magma — 1001° Centigrades
Magma's extraordinary 1971 second album returns in a new edition. Christian Vander's singular fusion of progressive rock, jazz, classical composition and invented mythology remains unlike virtually anything else in recorded music.