New Releases for August 30, 2024

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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.

The Cactus Blossoms – Every Time I Think About You CD/LP (Walkie Talkie)

At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept – and instinctive – modern practitioners of the classic tradition. All sorts of emotional colors shine through. [A bronze color vinyl pressing is available.]

Denzel Curry – King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 CD/LP (Loma Vista)

Denzel Curry returns with King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, embodying his persona “Big Ultra.” A 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. [Multiple colorways are available on vinyl, including indie store exclusive violet.]

Los Bitchos – Talkie Talkie CD/LP (City Slang)

If Los Bitchos’ electrifying 2022 debut album Let The Festivities Begin! was the rowdy build up to the big night out, then Talkie Talkie is the Technicolor explosion of the dancefloor. Made up of lead guitarist Serra, who carries both Australian and Turkish heritage, Uruguayan synth and keytar player Agustina Ruiz, Swedish bassist Josefine Jonsson and British drummer Nic Crawshaw, the group are united by a commitment to having fun. It’s a contagious energy they’ve had no problem transmitting to the world: since the band officially arrived in 2019 with two sell-out 7″ singles, they marked themselves as one of London’s brightest bands to watch. The London-based quartet’s new album Talkie Talkie is glistening with charisma, sonic experimentation and a puckish spirit. [An indie store exclusive magenta color vinyl pressing is available.]

Megan Thee Stallion – MEGAN CD (Hot Girl Productions)

MEGAN is the self-titled third studio album by Texas rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Album features Glorilla, Victoria Monet, Kyle Ricch, and the reunion of UGK amongst others. “I was inspired to create this album about rebirth because I feel I am becoming a new person physically and mentally,” says Megan, who chose a snake as the project’s motif because it is emblematic of her renewal. “They’re feared, misunderstood, respected, healing,” she adds.

—Women’s Health magazine, April 2024

Jana Mila – Chameleon CD/LP (New West)

When the Amsterdam singer-songwriter Jana Mila (pronounced Yah-nuh MEE- lah) began writing a song called “Chameleon,” she thought she was writing about someone else—a friend who seemed to be changing her colors to please other people. “But the more I lived with the song, the more I felt like I was writing about myself,” she admits. “Doesn’t everybody try to reflect other people? Don’t I change my own colors in order to be accepted? Especially when you’re young, you can lose yourself in other people if you don’t know who you are.” That is the central idea behind her debut album, also titled Chameleon, which introduces Mila as an artist deeply committed to self-reckoning and self-possession. Our innate desire to belong and to be loved can lead to a kind of self-annihilation, making us strangers to ourselves. Writing songs is her means of finding and sustaining her identity. [A blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Nails – Every Bridge Burning CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)

For the first time in over eight years, the blistering assault on our nervous system that can only be described as the sound of Nails, has reemerged. With Carlos Cruz on drums, Andrew Solis on Bass, Shelby Lermo on Guitars, and Todd Jones on guitar and vocals, the latest studio album, Every Bridge Burning. It echoes their commitment to authenticity and raw power. Nails remain a beacon of rebellion and resilience in a world hungry for genuine expression. With no shortage of effort or meticulous song arrangement, the time has arrived to become engulfed in the ferocity of Nails once again as Every Bridge Burning unveils a new, but familiar chapter in extreme music. [A translucent green color vinyl pressing is available.]

Paris Paloma – Cacophony CD/LP (Nettwerk)

Written around themes of feminine rage, societal expectations on women and deeply embedded misogyny, 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, Paris’ songwriting taps into cultural movements, inspiring fans around the world. “labour,” and subsequent singles including “as good a reason,” have seen her lyrics and music resonate deeply with an ever growing fanbase.

Becca Stevens – Maple To Paper CD (GroundUp Music Merchandize)

Twice Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Becca Stevens has established an outstanding career of blending effortless vocal talent with exquisite compositions that draw inspiration from pop, jazz, indie-rock, and folk music traditions. Her music stretches the boundaries of convention with songs that weave together her classical and Appalachian folk music upbringing with her love of the rich rhythms and harmonies of jazz and world music, further enhanced and accompanied by her skill on multiple string instruments.

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Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters – More Fun With Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters CD/LP (ATO)

Celebrated as one of New Orleans’ greatest entertainers, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. Continues the zydeco tradition forged by his father (accordionist Rockin’ Dopsie) and his legendary band, The Twisters. Having collaborated with Beyoncé, Paul Simon and Tina Turner, and featured in the 2024 film, Roadhouse, Dopsie, Jr. and his band continue sharing the joy of zydeco with a soul-stirring, body-moving album led by the powerful vocals and singular washboard stylings of David Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. [A purple color vinyl pressing is available.]

Valley – Water The Flowers Pray For A Garden LP (Capitol)

Blu and white watercolor pressing. 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.

Zedd – Telos LP (Interscope)

Third studio album by the Russian-German electronic music producer. “With Telos, I wanted to create a profound album listening experience that takes you on a journey beyond just the songs. I wanted everyone to be able to feel a deeper emotional connection, like how I felt listening to my favourite albums when I was growing up. It was the details, transitions and cohesiveness that made me want to create a truly meaningful body of work.”

CDs + Vinyl:

86TVs – 86 TVs CD/LP (East/West)

Debut album from this new project from The Maccabees’ Hugo and Felix White. [An indie store exclusive gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

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.

AWOLNATION – The Phantom Five CD/LP (Thank You For Listening Entertainment)

AWOLNATION titling the fifth album of original songs in 15 years, The Phantom Five is about more than just chronology. The number 5 is associated with independence and individualism, major life changes and experiences, all of which influenced the resulting album. It’s a collection of ten songs that highlights every different impulse and urge Bruno has learned to master with AWOLNATION in a cohesive, anthemic pastiche of modern music. As he himself admits, it functions almost as a “greatest hits” album, in the sense that it offers something for everyone who has followed the band’s arc in its celebrated, shape-shifting way. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

The BellRays – Heavy Steady Go! CD/LP (Sweet Gee)

Originating from Riverside, California, the BellRays have been mixing punk, rock and soul with the unique authenticity that has made them who they are today.

Big Sean – Better Me Than You CD (Def Jam)

6th studio album from Detroit superstar rapper.

David Bowie – David Bowie [Reissue/1967] 2xCD/2xLP (Polydor)

Deluxe edition. David Bowie is the debut studio album by the English musician, originally released in 1967. Produced by Mike Vernon and recorded from November 1966 to March 1967 in London, the album followed a string of singles Bowie released for Pye Records that failed to chart. [A translucent green color vinyl pressing is available.]

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.

The Bug Club – On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System CD/LP (Sub Pop)

The way you’re saying it, “prolific” isn’t the right word for The Bug Club. You’ve got to say it with the trademark Welsh lilt and pay due homage to this inimitable band’s origins in the renowned hit factory of Caldicot, South Wales. Do that, and you’re about right with how to summarize a group who’ve released ten singles, two albums, two EPs, three things nobody knew how to describe, and an album under a different band’s name, all since 2021, and while playing 200+ gigs a year.

Initially comprising the songwriting core of Sam Willmett (vocals/guitar) and Tilly Harris (vocals/bass) with Dan Matthew (drums), The Bug Club started plying their trade in 2016. They were signed by UK label Bingo Records in Autumn of 2020. BBC 6 Music’s Marc Riley was an early champion, hammering the single, booking the band in for a session as soon as it was allowed, and rightfully praising songwriters capable of singing the whole alphabet in a two-minute song and making it work. Third LP On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System sees the band serve up a beefy slab of their specialty Modern-Lovers-meets-Nuggets garage rock. [A smoke color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Cactus Blossoms – Every Time I Think About You CD/LP (Walkie Talkie)

At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. A universal hum. A deep vibration that encompasses two different points of view. On their latest release, Every Time I Think About You, brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey, aka The Cactus Blossoms, once again prove themselves to be among the most adept – and instinctive – modern practitioners of the classic tradition. All sorts of emotional colors shine through. [A bronze color vinyl pressing is available.]

Caleb Caudle – Sweet Critters CD/LP (Caleb Caudle)

These songs are a showcase of Caudle’s singular command of language. He sees the world through a hyperreal lens wholly unique to him, one that renders dank humidity “horsefly heat,” a moody sky “cast iron skillet” dark, or a loved one’s “wind chime of a smile.”

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Wild God CD/LP (Play It Again Sam)

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return with new album, Wild God. Across the ten tracks of the album, the band dances 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. [A white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Luke Combs – Fathers & Sons CD/LP (SME Nashville)

A collection of 12 poignant tracks, Fathers & Sons was recorded entirely live and features Combs most personal songwriting to date, as he reflects on his own experiences being a dad to his two sons and the unique bond between parents and their children. [A white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Shemekia Copeland – Blame It On Eve CD/LP (Alligator)

Grammy-nominated blues, soul and Americana singer is beloved and honored worldwide for her joyful, defiant music and thrillingly soulful performances. Blame It On Eve is another exhilarating Shemekia Copeland showcase, as her rousing vocals bring the heat to an infectious array of muscular rockers, stomping blues, swampy soul, and heartbreaking ballads. Intense, topical new originals make up most of the tracks and soul-soaked versions of songs by Stevie Wonder and her father, Johnny Copeland, fit right into the mix. [A gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

Denzel Curry – King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 CD/LP (Loma Vista)

Denzel Curry returns with King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, embodying his persona “Big Ultra.” A 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. [Multiple colorways are available on vinyl, including indie store exclusive violet.]

Dr. John – The Brightest Smile In Town [Reissue/1983] CD/2xLP (Sundazed)

Upon the release of The Brightest Smile in Town, the reviews were effusive. Chicago critic Bill Knight’s comparisons to Fats Waller and James P. Johnson were high compliments indeed. Downbeat’s Jim Roberts called the playing ‘graceful’; noting that the LP had a broader scope than its predecessor. Jazz Times’ Rhodes Spedale summarized: ‘He’s never been in better form than here.’

Extinction A.D. – To The Detested CD (Unique Leader)

Fourth album from the thrash metal band. [Vinyl edition due October 18.]

Fleshwater – Sounds Of Grieving CD/LP (Closed Casket Activities)

Sounds Of Grieving is seven songs reimagined and remixed. Written, performed, recorded, and mixed by Fleshwater. [A clear vinyl pressing is available.]

Galliano – Halfway Somewhere CD/LP (Brownswood)

Almost three decades on from their last release, acid jazz forefathers Galliano are back with their new LP Halfway Somewhere which is being released on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings. Where the old Galliano recycled records they heard at clubs, today they are responding to the kaleidoscopic global jazz scene – from Total Refreshment Centre in London to International Anthem in Chicago. More than 40 years since they came together, Galliano are still only Halfway Somewhere, but listening to the album they are obviously having fun getting there.

Helloween – Pink Bubbles Go Ape [Reissue/1991] CD (Noise)

Helloween – Chameleon [Reissue/1993] CD (Noise)

Helloween – Master Of The Rings [Reissue/1991] CD (Noise)

CD reissues of the German metal band’s fourth, fifth, and sixth albums.

Brian Holland & The Ragabonds – Brian Holland & The Ragabonds CD/LP (Rivermont)

The cheerful ragtime combination of piano, banjo, tuba, and drums was first presented on record more than 80 years ago by members of the Lu Watters Yerba Buena Jazz Band (including pianist Wally Rose). Their recording of the “Black and White Rag” caught on and helped to kickstart the first ragtime revival wave in the 1940s. In 2024, Brian Holland and The Ragabonds revive the instrumentation – but with plenty of surprising twists.

The Keys – The Grand Seduction CD/LP Deko Music)

This all-keyboard band is the brainchild of singer Jake E (Cyhra, Amaranthe, etc…) and keyboardist Mark Mangold (Touch, Drive, She Said, Michael Bolton, Cher, Paul Rogers, etc…) with Emanuel Bagge (Sweden’s Got Talent Finalist) on additional vocals and keys, Irwan Fabrien (keyboard guitar sound designer) with help of drum guru Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Cyhra, etc…).

Kunes Clark Band – Kunes Clark Band CD (Deko Music)

Kunes Clark Band is singer/songwriter Jimmy Kunes (Cactus, Savoy Brown, Humble Pie) and guitarist/songwriter Angus Clark (Cher, Joe Lynn Turner, Trans-Siberian Orchestra). The two musicians have known each other for nearly two decades and have performed together in numerous projects in and around New York City. Rounding out the lineup for this album are drummer Van Romaine (Steve Morse Band) and bassist Winston Roye (Soul Asylum), along with keyboardists Rob Clores (The Black Crowes) and John Deley (David Johansen). The Kunes Clark Band is everything you love about good straight up rock and roll.

David Kushner – The Dichotomy CD/2xLP (Virgin)

David Kushner’s debut album delves into the tapestry of human existence by exploring two contrasts. Comprising 17 songs, this musical work examines the interplay between light and darkness, happiness and sadness, anger and love, hero and villains, and the dichotomy of our inner demons and angels. Through a fusion of introspective lyrics, David Kushner captures the essence of emotional experiences, providing connections from all walks of life. [An indie store exclusive gold color vinyl pressing is available.]

Lamb Of God – Ashes Of The Wake [Reissue/2004] CD/2xLP (Sony Legacy)

Lamb Of God helped to define 2000s American Metal with their first major-label album release, Ashes Of The Wake. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ashes Of The Wake with this new deluxe expanded version of the album, which adds five bonus tracks including remixes and live versions.

Lefty – What A Life: The Lost LA Sessions CD (Deko Music)

David “Lefty” Foster has been captivated by music, particularly the blues, since his professional singing career began at the tender age of 14. His journey into the blues world was solidified during his twenties when he co-owned the Shaboo Inn, a legendary R&B and jazz nightclub that hosted blues greats such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and T-Bone Walker. In 1987, he relocated to Los Angeles and seized the opportunity to record his solo album, What A Life, produced by the esteemed Paul Rothchild (The Doors, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell).

Leprous – Melodies Of Atonement CD/2xCD+Blu-ray/2xLP (Inside Out)

Norway’s Leprous return with a fearless and stunning new album. 10 songs / 51 minutes of contemporary rock at its best. [Deluxe CD – including an expanded edition with Blu-ray – a green color vinyl pressing is available.]

Le Sserafim – 4^th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ [COMPACT Ver.] CD (Source Music)

Le Sserafim – 4^th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ [Vol. 1] CD (Source Music)

Le Sserafim – 4^th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ [Vol. 2] CD (Source Music)

Le Sserafim – 4^th Mini Album ‘CRAZY’ [Vol. 3] CD (Source Music)

New release by the K-pop superstars.

Los Bitchos – Talkie Talkie CD/LP (City Slang)

If Los Bitchos’ electrifying 2022 debut album Let The Festivities Begin! was the rowdy build up to the big night out, then Talkie Talkie is the Technicolor explosion of the dancefloor. Made up of lead guitarist Serra, who carries both Australian and Turkish heritage, Uruguayan synth and keytar player Agustina Ruiz, Swedish bassist Josefine Jonsson and British drummer Nic Crawshaw, the group are united by a commitment to having fun. It’s a contagious energy they’ve had no problem transmitting to the world: since the band officially arrived in 2019 with two sell-out 7″ singles, they marked themselves as one of London’s brightest bands to watch. The London-based quartet’s new album Talkie Talkie is glistening with charisma, sonic experimentation and a puckish spirit. [An indie store exclusive magenta color vinyl pressing is available.]

Roger McGuinn / Chris Hillman with Marty Stuart a& His Fabulous Superlatives – Celebrate The 50^th Anniversary Of Sweetheart Of The Rodeo CD (Friday Rights Mgmt)

Celebrate five decades of The Byrds’ Sweetheart Of The Rodeo with the legendary Byrds’ Roger McGuinn & Chris Hillman & Marty Stuart & his fabulous superlatives! Captured live during their phenomenal 23-city, 27-show 50th anniversary “Sweetheart Of The Rodeo” sold-out tour Features 24 Byrds classics & stellar live versions including: “Mr. Tambourine Man”, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”, “Eight Miles High”, “So You Wanna Be A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star”, “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere”, “The Christian Life”, “One Hundred Years From Now”, “Pretty Boy Floyd”, “Satisfied Mind”, “I Am A Pilgrim”, and “I Feel A Whole Lot Better”.

Megan Thee Stallion – MEGAN CD (Hot Girl Productions)

MEGAN is the self-titled third studio album by Texas rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Album features Glorilla, Victoria Monet, Kyle Ricch, and the reunion of UGK amongst others. “I was inspired to create this album about rebirth because I feel I am becoming a new person physically and mentally,” says Megan, who chose a snake as the project’s motif because it is emblematic of her renewal. “They’re feared, misunderstood, respected, healing,” she adds.

—Women’s Health magazine, April 2024

Jana Mila – Chameleon CD/LP (New West)

When the Amsterdam singer-songwriter Jana Mila (pronounced Yah-nuh MEE- lah) began writing a song called “Chameleon,” she thought she was writing about someone else—a friend who seemed to be changing her colors to please other people. “But the more I lived with the song, the more I felt like I was writing about myself,” she admits. “Doesn’t everybody try to reflect other people? Don’t I change my own colors in order to be accepted? Especially when you’re young, you can lose yourself in other people if you don’t know who you are.” That is the central idea behind her debut album, also titled Chameleon, which introduces Mila as an artist deeply committed to self-reckoning and self-possession. Our innate desire to belong and to be loved can lead to a kind of self-annihilation, making us strangers to ourselves. Writing songs is her means of finding and sustaining her identity. [A blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Mondo Cozmo – It’s Principle! CD/LP (Last Gang)

A varied, grizzled, intense, sincere and intricate rock album produced by Mark Rankin (Queens of the Stone Age, Adele, Florence + the Machine). Making fans from Butch Vig to Bruce Springsteen, who praised his songwriting in a New York Times article, it’s an album destined to further elevate this singular singer-songwriter to unprecedented heights. [Multiple vinyl colorways are available.]

Nails – Every Bridge Burning CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)

For the first time in over eight years, the blistering assault on our nervous system that can only be described as the sound of Nails, has reemerged. With Carlos Cruz on drums, Andrew Solis on Bass, Shelby Lermo on Guitars, and Todd Jones on guitar and vocals, the latest studio album, Every Bridge Burning. It echoes their commitment to authenticity and raw power. Nails remain a beacon of rebellion and resilience in a world hungry for genuine expression. With no shortage of effort or meticulous song arrangement, the time has arrived to become engulfed in the ferocity of Nails once again as Every Bridge Burning unveils a new, but familiar chapter in extreme music. [A translucent green color vinyl pressing is available.]

Nektar – Mission To Mars CD (Deko Music)

Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with A Tab In The Ocean (1972) and Remember The Future (1973). Now Nektar is broadening their horizons with the first in the Mission To Mars trilogy. Their first to feature new drummer Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars), Kendall Scott (keyboards), and original members Derek “Mo” Moore (bass) and Mick Brockett (visual environment).

Oasis – Definitely Maybe [Reissue/1994] 2xCD/2xLP/4xLP (Big Brother Recordings)

30th Anniversary edition. Definitely Maybe is the debut studio album by Oasis, originally released in 1994. – Oasis’ debut album ‘Definitely Maybe’ celebrates its 30th anniversary this August. The fastest-ever selling debut in the UK on release, this seminal album marked the point when Oasis became a cultural phenomenon. Limited-Edition Deluxe edition includes 2014 remastered album plus the previously unreleased and discarded original recording session from Monnow Valley along with outtakes from Sawmills Studios plus a demo of “Sad Song” featuring Liam’s vocal – all recently mixed for this release by Noel Gallagher and Callum Marinho. [A ‘strawberries and cream’ color (double-LP) vinyl pressing is available.]

Oceanator – Everything Is Love And Death CD/LP+MP3 (Polyvinyl)

On Oceanator’s third full-length album, Everything Is Love And Death, songwriter Elise Okusami showcases her exceptional pop sensibilities, delivering 11 tracks full of melodic depth and lively energy. Oceanator’s music has been praised in outlets such as Stereogum, Pitchfork, NPR and SPIN, who described Okusami as having “the kind of voice that can silence a room.” The band has shared the stage with the likes of Jeff Rosenstock, Laura Jane Grace, PUP, and others with a notable touring history across North America and Europe. [A blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

Oceano – Living Chaos CD/LP (Sumerian)

Following a nearly seven-year hiatus, deathcore titans Oceano erupt with full force on their highly anticipated sixth album, Living Chaos. Featuring nine earth-shattering tracks written by Adam Warren and Scott Smith, including the acclaimed single “Mass Produced,” the next chapter of Oceano expands their patented deathcore punch with brutal breakdowns and seismic atmospheres on tracks like “The Price Of Pain” and “Wounds Never Healed.” [A red w/ black ice color vinyl pressing is available.]

Oxygen Destroyer – Guardian Of The Universe CD/LP (Redefining Darkness)

Oxygen Destroyer’s long awaited third LP, Guardian Of The Universe, is recommended for fans of Vader, Demolition Hammer, Morbid Saint, and Angelcorpse. [Multiple vinyl colorways are available.]

Palaye Royale – Death Or Glory CD/LP (Sumerian)

Electrifying Los Angeles trio Palaye Royale’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Death Or Glory, offers an intriguing glimpse into a transformative and grandiose musical journey. As an anthem to resilience and self-discovery, the album embodies the band’s artistic evolution and commitment to pushing the boundaries of glam-rock, art-punk and brit-pop into a sound distinctively their own. [Multiple vinyl colorways are available including an indie store exclusive brown pressing.]

Paris Paloma – Cacophony CD/LP (Nettwerk)

Written around themes of feminine rage, societal expectations on women and deeply embedded misogyny, 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, Paris’ songwriting taps into cultural movements, inspiring fans around the world. “labour,” and subsequent singles including “as good a reason,” have seen her lyrics and music resonate deeply with an ever growing fanbase.

Pineapple Thief – Little Man [Reissue/2006] CD/LP (Kscope)

A vein of melancholy runs throughout The Pineapple Thief’s fifth studio album Little Man. Inspired by the theme of loss, ‘Little Man’ was the first Pineapple Thief album to truly establish the band on the musical map, earning them the support of the Kscope label and endorsements from prog figurehead Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) to boot. Now remastered by revered mastering engineer Steve Kitch, this edition of Little Man delivers an immersive and definitive, listening experience.

Lou Reed – Box 6xCD (Blueline)

6xCD set containing legendary radio broadcasts.

Duke Robillard – Roll With Me CD/LP+MP3 (Stony Plain)

Duke Robillard Duke Robillard is a legacy blues artist who launched his career with A Roomful of Blues in 1967, joined the Fabulous Thunderbirds, played with the Legendary Blues Band, was one-third of the New Guitar Summit, leads his own band and continues to do solo shows, now in his 75th year. With 37 of his own albums plus contributing to dozens more with other artists, Duke is a master of blues, swing, jump blues and jazz, and has won the Best Blues Guitarist WC Handy Award twice.

Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters – More Fun With Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters CD/LP (ATO)

Celebrated as one of New Orleans’ greatest entertainers, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. Continues the zydeco tradition forged by his father (accordionist Rockin’ Dopsie) and his legendary band, The Twisters. Having collaborated with Beyoncé, Paul Simon and Tina Turner, and featured in the 2024 film, Roadhouse, Dopsie, Jr. and his band continue sharing the joy of zydeco with a soul-stirring, body-moving album led by the powerful vocals and singular washboard stylings of David Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. [A purple color vinyl pressing is available.]

Runrig – The Cutter & The Clan (Expanded Edition) 2xCD/2xLP (Chrysalis)

1987’s The Cutter & The Clan was the breakthrough album from Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. Their fifth full length and the first with what is considered the classic line-up of the band.

Sprung Aus Den Wolken – 1981 – West Berlin [Reissue/1981] CD/LP (Bureau B)

The Berlin project Sprung Aus Den Wolken was part of the “Geniale Dilletanten” movement in the early 1980s, along with Einsturzende Neubauten and Mechanik Destruktiw Komandoh. The band first released an EP on ZickZack in 1981, followed by further releases on the band’s own record label Faux Pas in 1982 and 1983, then on the French outlet Les Disques Du Soleil Et De L’Acier until 1991. The track “Pas Attendre” was part of the soundtrack of Wim Wender’s movie Der Himmel Uber Berlin and thus became an underground hit.

Steep Canyon Rangers – Live At Greenfield Lake 2xCD/2xLP (Yep Roc)

Hailing from both the Appalachian and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, the Steep Canyon Rangers have long held traditional bluegrass paramount, while possessing an exceptional ability to bring it down the mountain, and to incorporate accessible influence from all walks of the region. With the band’s last few albums, they have gained recognition from well beyond the world of bluegrass, earning a reputation as some of the most influential songwriters in Americana today. Live At Greenfield Lake finally captures the magic of Steep Canyon Rangers’ onstage chemistry, demonstrating the band’s unparalleled harmonies and rich songwriting that has made the band one of the most critically acclaimed across Americana music.

Becca Stevens – Maple To Paper CD (GroundUp Music Merchandize)

Twice Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Becca Stevens has established an outstanding career of blending effortless vocal talent with exquisite compositions that draw inspiration from pop, jazz, indie-rock, and folk music traditions. Her music stretches the boundaries of convention with songs that weave together her classical and Appalachian folk music upbringing with her love of the rich rhythms and harmonies of jazz and world music, further enhanced and accompanied by her skill on multiple string instruments.

Stress Dolls – Queen Of No CD (Sun Pedal)

Queen Of No is the debut album by singer-songwriter Stress Dolls. The record was produced by Jim Wirt (Jack’s Mannequin, Incubus, Fiona Apple). [Vinyl edition due October 11.]

Supersempfft – Roboterwerke [Reissue/1979] CD/LP (Bureau B)

Operating at the unlikely nexus between creative studio and sixth form common room, and fusing all the expertise of the former with commercial disinterest of the latter, Supersempfft served as the multidisciplinary moniker for a trio of childhood friends whose separate skills combined perfectly for their high-concept high jinks. The prodigious musical talent of Dieter Kolb, augmented and elevated by Franz Knüttel’s electronic innovation, provided the ideal medium for Franz Aumüller’s wacky world building, which made up the lyrical thrust and visual flair of the project. Roboterwerke, both the name of this 1979 LP and the revolutionary drum machine created by Knüttel, tells the story of a mellow tuba-toting frog (apparently an avatar of Kolb), who is technologically transformed by a mad scientist (a Professor Knüttels, as it happens) into a star surfing superhero.

Youn Sun Nah – Elles CD/LP (East/West)

This captivating collection of songs showcases the extraordinary talent and versatility of Korean jazz vocalist Youn Sun Nah. Elles features a diverse selection of tracks, each one carefully chosen to highlight different aspects of Youn Sun Nah’s artistry. From hauntingly beautiful ballads to energetic and rhythmic compositions, this album offers a rich and varied musical experience.

Jimi Tenor – Sähkömies [Reissue/1994] CD/LP (Bureau B)

With Sähkömies, Jimi Tenor released his legendary solo debut in 1994 on Puu, a spin-off of the Finnish label Sähkö Recordings founded by Tommi Grönlund and Mika Vainio in 1993. Recorded in Tenor’s former home in New York, the album offers a previously unheard mixture of drum machine driven, electronic sounds and Sun Ra-inspired jazz. Written, recorded and produced entirely by Tenor in his apartment, the pieces have lost none of their spontaneous, roughcast charm to this day. The record combines lo-fi electronics with Jimi Tenor’s typical smoky saxophone playing, offering a fascinating listening experience that documents an artist who is full of curiosity and the joy of experimentation.

To The Grave – Everyone’s A Murderer CD (Unique Leader)

New release by the metal band. [Vinyl edition due October 4.]

Tycho – Infinite Health CD/LP/Cassette (Mom+Pop)

Grammy-nominated producer Scott Hansen, aka Tycho, has carved a distinct niche for his hypnotic blend of lush synths, atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies. His new album, Infinite Health, was co-produced by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and frequent tour collaborator Zac Brown with Chris also lending his mixing talents for the album. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]

U2 – Zoo TV: Live In Dublin 1993 CDEP/12” (Interscope)

This limited-edition EP 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. [A translucent yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]

Uniform – American Standard CD/LP (Sacred Bones)

American Standard is surely Uniform’s most thematically accomplished and musically self-assured album to date. Sections spiral and explode. Motifs drift off into obscurity before reasserting themselves with new power. Genres collide and burst open, forming something idiosyncratic and new. There’s a grandeur, due in part to the addition of Interpol bassist Brad Truax alongside the percussive push and pull of returning drummer Michael Sharp and longtime touring drummer Michael Bloom, marking his Uniform recorded debut here. However, this magnificence is most clearly attributable to the scale and power of guitarist and founder Ben Greenberg’s arrangements, matching ever elegantly to the intense lyrical subject matter. Without a shred of doubt, American Standard is a work of art, agonizing in its honesty and relentless in its pursuit of sonic transcendence. It is hideous. It is beautiful. It is necessary. [Multiple vinyl colorways are available.]

George Winston – Eastern Montana CD (Valley Entertainment)

Eastern Montana, the first in a series of posthumous releases from acclaimed solo pianist George Winston, was inspired by the surroundings of his childhood growing up in Miles City and Billings during the 1950s. Winston described Montana with its beautiful topography and wonderful people as “the greatest feeling of love and inspiration I have ever had.” Winston’s legacy as one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time perseveres with his latest studio album Eastern Montana sure to become a Winston classic.

Wintersun – Time II CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)

Time II includes six epic tracks with individual stories. Yet the subjects are all linked, and this red line gives it a conceptual feeling. Entering Wintersun’s universe, we are brought into the right mood with the eastern-influenced, atmospheric intro “Fields Of Snow”. The first real Wintersun track is the metallic brilliance of “The Way Of The Fire”, with fire representing the energy of stars as a source of life, which is also connected to time. In “One With The Shadows” we experience the magic of an opulence of vocal harmonies, while orchestral arrangements loom up as ornamental move. [A white color vinyl pressing is available.]

Wunderhorse – Midas CD/LP/Cassette (Communion)

In 10 songs and 40 minutes, Wunderhorse captures the raw power and energy that has set them apart as one of the most formidable live acts of recent years. With rugged hooks, unfiltered noise, and fierce melodic sensitivity, Midas rips up the script of traditional second albums and establishes the band as an endlessly addictive and rousing generational talent.

Yannis & The Yaw – Lagos Paris London CD/LP (Transgressive)

In 2016, Foals singer Yannis Philippakis was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a two-day session with the great drummer Tony Allen. The pair quickly established an intuitive telepathy, and the music germinated from jams and loops, and was complemented by a unique atmosphere of two cultures and creatives colliding. Joined by Tony’s regular collaborators Vincent Taeger (percussion, marimba), Vincent Taurelle (keys) and Ludovic Bruni (bass, guitar) that first meeting resulted in a handful of near complete songs, which were further developed during a couple subsequent sessions. But between scheduling issues and Covid restrictions, the recordings were not completed before Tony passed away in April 2020. Yannis felt a deep duty to complete the project, not only as a bittersweet way to honor and celebrate his old friend, but also because Tony had been so eager to share these songs with the world. The result is this five-track EP, Lagos Paris London, under the Yannis & the Yaw umbrella. [An indie store exclusive red color vinyl pressing is available.]

Dan + Claudia Zanes – Pieces Of Home CD/LP (Smithsonian Folkways)

Pieces of Home by Dan + Claudia Zanes is a fresh collection of songs for people of all ages: joyful songs to restore the spirit and uplift the soul. These are old and new tunes, performed by old and new friends, rooted in those crucial American and Haitian folk traditions that call family and neighbors to sing together, dance together, and play together. This album is a front-row ticket to a front porch concert – an invitation to sit and stay for a while. With voices raised in beautiful harmony, Dan and Claudia remind us that with the people we love by our side, we can find home wherever we are.

Zombi – Cosmos [Reissue/2004] 2xCD (Relapse)

Cosmos is the first full-length record released by space rock/prog duo Zombi, originally released in 2004. Pittsburgh, PA’s Zombi create boundless, leering soundscapes inspired by filmmakers such as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci and the musical scores of John Carpenter and Goblin.

This Week’s Vinyl Exclusives:

Ach Buddha Beat System – Heart Sutra LP (Cobrarose)

Six original sutras from the definitive double CD edition released in 2004, with impeccable mastering by Dave Cooley lending presence and liveliness to the beats. Ahn Chi-haeng is a living legend of Korea’s old-school gayo scene. Cutting his teeth on the 8th US Army entertainment circuit in the 1960s, he went on to lead the popular soft rock band Young Sound in the 1970s. He then established his own production company Anta Production, where he reigned as a hitmaker with the Midas touch until the early 1990s. The series of Buddhist sutras he released at the age of 60 were playfully experimental, affirming his identity as a devout Buddhist while also channeling his professional knack for creativity. In contrast to conventional sutra recordings, Ahn opted to create something that could be enjoyed as well, adding Hip-Hop beats and guitar parts. With the help of the chorus unit ‘The Siddharettes’, Ahn recorded four such records in 2004 alone. Originally intended for a small Buddhist audience, eventually came to be rediscovered a decade later by younger listeners who shared the recordings through social networks. [A pink color vinyl pressing is available.]

American Analog Set – The Golden Band [Reissue/1999] LP (Numero)

The ethereal third album from Texas’s slowcore first wavers. A lethargic, sparse, and autumnal album, The Golden Band is where The American Analog Set developed the courage to drive 40 KPH on the autobahn. [Multiple colorways are available.]

Arial M – The Peel Sessions LP (Drag City)

Coke bottle green colorway. Unearthed from the neolithic tar that eventually swathes all history, Aerial M’s early- ‘98 Peel Session is once again among us. Compared to the studio takes, played strictly and singly by Aerial/Papa mastermind David Pajo, these versions swing from the necks of road-burned players, breathing more bestially than their canonical cousins, glinting ‘pon the dark metallic roots that fed all of Pajo’s best guitar lines, winding thru time immemorial.

Louis Armstrong – Louis Armstrong And The Dukes Of Dixieland [Reissue/1957] LP (LMLR)

Red colorway. The Dukes Of Dixieland was an American, New Orleans “Dixieland”-style revival band, originally formed in 1948 by brothers Frank Assunto, trumpet; Fred Assunto, trombone; and their father Papa Jac Assunto, trombone and banjo.

Chet Baker And His Quintet With Bobby Jaspar – Chet Baker And His Quintet With Bobby Jaspar [Reissue/1956] LP (Decca)

Chet Baker – Chet Baker Quartet (Chet Baker In Paris Vol. 1) [Reissue/1955] LP (Decca)

Chet Baker – Chet Baker Quartet 2 (Chet Baker In Paris Vol. 1) [Reissue/1956] LP (Decca)

The three original Chet Baker In Paris albums, originally released on Barclay Records, have been remastered from the original master tapes and presented on 180gm vinyl in single sleeves with original jackets and liner notes.

Boyscott – Goose Bumps [Reissue/2015] LP (Top Shelf)

Green/blonde swirl colorway. On Goose Bumps, Connecticut’s Boyscott present ten upbeat tracks that forge together elements of surf rock and bedroom pop. Weaving these supple sounds of yore into the techniques of today, Boyscott’s distinct bedroom-recorded bops betray the limitations of their modest studio situation with a sonic depth not commonly associated with lo-fi projects.

Braille – Triple Transit LP (Hotflush)

Full of bounce and experimentation in equal measure, Triple Transit, Braille’s new album for Hotflush is about leaving his Sepalcure project (with Machinedrum) in the rear mirror, moving back to New York and using its energy to fuel new moves, confronting our hyper layered world and overcoming personal difficulties by being creative. Focused squarely on utilizing modular synthesis in sprawling studio sessions, the album covers a wide stylistic range and draws on the artist’s formidable battery of experience to craft a body of work that packs real emotional punch as well as a dancefloor sensibility.

Broke/ – Textures LP (Jitney Music)

A mix of crucial boom bap ranging from smooth and soulful to gritty and hard-hitting, Textures is a tapestry of sound composed of fully realized tracks, unfinished ideas, and rough sketches.

Carlile – Human Human LP (Sooper)

Transparent blood orange colorway. Carlile is the middle name and performance alias of Emily Nichols, a longtime figure in Chicago’s thriving underground music ecosystem. Over the past decade, she’s issued a streak of glossy synthpop EPs while performing at storied venues and opening for big name indie artists. In that time, she meticulously laid the groundwork for her debut LP Human Human, an unselfconsciously playful and thrilling work of synth-pop recalling the warmth of Robyn and the luster of MUNA in its bold, sweeping arcs. This is an album that savors the pleasure of splashing a full rainbow of feeling against the wall.

Terry Clark / Thelonious Monk – In Orbit [Reissue/1958] LP (Craft Recordings)

Recorded in New York in 1958, and released the same year, In Orbit is trumpeter Clark Terry’s sixth album as leader. Featuring Thelonious Monk on piano, in his only Riverside outing as sideman, the album also features Sam Jones (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums).

Cold Gawd – I’ll Drown On This Earth LP (Dais)

Southern California shoegaze squad Cold Gawd return to Dais for their second and most supreme suite yet of crushing downer bliss. [Multiple colorways are available]

Colouratura – Horizons Wtf Was That?! LP (Melodic Revolution)

Blue colorway. For fans of Echolyn, Jethro Tull, Magic Pie, Frank Zappa, Tim Buckley “Here is prog as a concept as opposed to a straight musical genre.” – Kev Rowland, ProgArchives “Honest 70s-style rock music with nods to early Wishbone Ash, early Tull, and Traffic even as hints of Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Anekdoten creep in here and there. A thoroughly satisfying listen!” – Steve Roberts, ZNR Records).

Loren Connors / David Grubbs – Evening Air LP (Room40)

Evening Air is the result Loren Connors and David Grubbs’s first trip to the recording studio in the two decades since their first duo album, Arborvitae (Häpna). Arborvitae stood out for its spellbinding, utterly unhurried meshing of electric guitar (Connors) and piano (Grubbs). With this long-awaited return, Connors and Grubbs take turns trading off on piano and guitar, with Grubbs at the keyboard for the two gently expansive pieces on the first side and Connors taking over the instrument for three gorgeous miniatures on the flip, including an album-closing and perfectly heart-stopping version of Connors’s and Suzanne Langille’s “Child.”

Chick Corea – Trilogy 8xLP (Concord)

For the first time on vinyl, a limited edition 8xLP deluxe box set of Chick Corea Trilogy’s Trilogy and Trilogy 2. The 4x Grammy Award-winning trio features Chick Corea (piano), Brian Blade (drums) and Christian McBride (bass). Encased in an outer box, the inner portfolio showcases the 180g vinyl, a 32-page book with exclusive tour photos, liner notes by Bill Milkowski, essays by Chick Corea, Brian Blade, Christian McBride and more.

Miles Davis – Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet [Reissue/1956] LP (Craft Recordings)

Released in 1956 as the debut album by the Miles Davis Quintet, Miles features a combination of pop and jazz standards. Originally released on Prestige Records, the album features an all-star cast of players with John Coltrane (tenor sax), Red Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bass) and Philly Joe Jones (drums).

Dead Moon – Dead Ahead [Reissue/2004] LP (Mississippi)

Dead Moon’s final album remastered with VERY radically improved sound and reissued here for the first time ever. “Dead Ahead” is filled with all-time great rockers and ballads. Some of the legendary band’s heaviest work.

Dimmu Borgir – Godless Savage Garden [Reissue/1998] LP (Nuclear Blast Archive)

Green with black splatter colorway. Dimmu Borgir, one of the most influential bands in the symphonic black metal scene, had set another milestone in their discography with Godless Savage Garden. This EP, released in 1998, captivates with a brilliant mixture of aggression and melody that impressively demonstrates the band’s versatility and musical ability.

Dumbo Tracks – Move With Intention LP (Bureau B)

Dumbo Tracks returns with a second album Move With Intention – the anticipated follow up to 2022’s eponymous debut. Philipp Janzen and collaborators deliver a varied collection of nine zoned-out grooves direct from Dumbo Studio in Cologne, with vocal contributions from Portable, Ada, Marker Starling, Rubee Fegan, and nothhingspecial. Looking back to his musical upbringing, Philipp Janzen switched up the recording process from the first record to incorporate more of a live band element. The result is a more eclectic sound which allowed more freedom to experiment, while keeping the collaborative spirit that is a vital Dumbo Tracks trademark.

Echo & The Bunnymen – With Our Best Suits On: Live In Gothenburg, Sweden, April 24^th 1985 – FM Broadcast LP (Dear Boss)

Rare 1985 live show from the Liverpudlian post-punk legends. A green color vinyl pressing is available.]

The Faint – Fasciinatiion [Reissue/2008] LP (Saddle Creek)

The Faint – Doom Abuse [Reissue/2014] LP (Saddle Creek)

New colorways. The Faint has always been perceived as a series of paradoxes: Nebraskans trafficking in electro-pop anthems; a five-person outfit who insist on songwriting democracy; punk rockers laying down their guitars for a decidedly untypical kind of punk rock.

Art Farmer / Donald Byrd/ Idrees Sulieman – Three Trumpets [Reissue/1957] LP (Honey Pie)

Three Trumpets is an album by the Prestige All Stars nominally led by trumpeters Art Farmer, Donald Byrd, and Idrees Sulieman, recorded in 1957 and released on the New Jazz label. With a fine rhythm section (comprised of pianist Hod O’Brien, bassist Addison Farmer, and drummer Ed Thigpen), the brassmen perform five originals (one apiece from Farmer, Byrd, and O’Brien, and two from Sulieman).

Fourplay – Between The Sheets [Reissue/1993] 2xLP (Evosound)

Translucent purple colorway. Between The Sheets is the second studio album of the smooth jazz group Fourplay – comprised of acclaimed jazz musicians Bob James (piano), Lee Ritenour (guitar), Nathan East (vocals/bass), and Harvey Mason (drums). The album is well-regarded as a defining album in the smooth jazz genre and was released in August 1993 to rapturous acclaim.

Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner LP (Comedy Dynamics)

The Prisoner is an old school album only release just for you. The material is all new and never released (with one fun exception).

Stan Getz – Sweet Rain [Reissue/1967] LP (Verve)

Stan Getz’s incomparable career includes such landmarks as the bossa nova blockbuster Getz/Gilberto, and stellar collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Charlie Byrd, and Lionel Hampton. The saxophonist’s superlative 1967 quartet recording Sweet Rain can be overlooked but Getz afficionados recognize its quality. Standing in the shadow of the unprecedented mainstream success of Getz’s bossa period that came before, the Creed Taylor produced Sweet Rain is as perfect a straight-ahead date as the leader ever made, with a remarkable young band including pianist Chick Corea, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Grady Tate providing crackling energy that clearly inspired Getz to new heights of expression.

The Golden Gate – Year One [Reissue/1969] LP (LMLR)

Yellow colorway. Billy Carlucci and Reid Whitelaw were a pair of New York-based songwriters who, after kicking around the business for several years, hit paydirt in 1968 when they wrote the tune “Goody Goody Gumdrops” for the 1910 Fruitgum Company.

Gorgatron – Sentience Revoked LP (Redefining Darkness)

Named in honor of a giant Mooninite that appeared in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, North Dakota’s, Gorgatron have been turning a lot of heads in the last few years, but these maniacs have been creating crushing death metal since they independently released their debut album, Torturtorium, back in 2010. Sentience Revoked see the band at their deadliest and most savage.

Kenya Grace – The After Taste LP (WB)
Magenta colorway. Songwriter Kenya Grace broke out last year, with her irresistible single ‘Strangers’ becoming global smash. Produced, written, and performed by Grace, it affirmed her as one of electronic pop’s freshest all-rounders. Eventually going platinum in three countries and reaching gold status in twelve countries, Kenya blended this with in-out visits to studios wherever she could find them.

Great Dying – A Constant Goodbye LP (Well Kept Secret)

The music of Will Griffith’s The Great Dying is a mix he likes to call dark country. He grew up in Cleveland, Mississippi, where D.I.Y. punk house shows hooked him, and his early bands played The Farmhouse and legendary delta juke joint Po’ Monkey’s. Songs from The Great Dying’s new album, A Constant Goodbye, were born from playing hundreds of shows supporting Bloody Noses & Roses (Dial Back Sound 2018), and it continues where the debut left off. The ballads are still sweet and menaced, the rockers are still hair-raisers, but the new record pushes in new directions, infusing sounds of classic country with faint traces of The Replacements and what was once called “alternative rock.”

Heaven And Earth – I Can’t Seem To Forget You [Reissue/1976] LP (P-Vine)

Heaven & Earth was a soul vocal group based in Chicago in the mid-1970s, and throughout their career, they left behind four high-quality albums. Among them, this first album released by Clarence Johnson’s G.E.C. Label could be considered their most overflowing work of the charm of their sweet vocals. This piece, where you can thoroughly enjoy Dwight Dukes’ consistently sweet falsetto, has never been reissued on record since its release in 1976 until today.

Immortal – Norther Chaos Gods [Reissue/2018] LP (Nuclear Blast)

Originally released in 2018, Northern Chaos Gods is the ninth studio album from Norway’s Immortal. Ranking at #8 in Decibel magazines Top 40 Albums of 2018, Northern Chaos Gods was recognized by fans and writers alike as a brilliant comeback record after nine years between the release of their previous album All Shall Fall. Metal Hammer described the record as “more than just a callous display of premier black metal. It’s a frostbitten ‘f*k you’ to anyone who said that Immortal were finished.”

Infectious Grooves – Take U On A Ride [Reissue/2020] 12” (Org Music)

Green w/ purple splatter colorway. Infectious Grooves, the funk metal supergroup led by Suicidal Tendencies frontman Mike Muir, is back. Take You On A Ride (EP) features three unreleased tracks from 1995 along with their first newly recorded song in years. Infectious Grooves features bassist Robert Trujillo (Metallica), drummer Brooks Wackerman (Avenged Sevenfold), Dean Pleasants (Suicidal Tendencies), and other veteran players.

Etta James – At Last! [Reissue/1960] LP (Destination Moon)

At Last! is the debut studio album by American blues and soul artist Etta James, originally released in 1960. The album rose to #12 on the Billboard Top Catalog Albums chart.

Patrick Leonard – It All Comes Down To Mood LP (Ruudy 6 Recordings)

As a producer, Patrick Leonard has helped bring to life career-defining recordings by Madonna, Pink Floyd, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, to name a few. But for the first time in two decades, he is releasing music that is all his own. This sprawling, 16 track double album brilliantly conveys his artistic genius. Supported by a dream cast of supporting musicians: Tony Levin, Tim Pierce, Wendy Melvoin, John Patitucci, Aaron Stirling, Martin Barre, James Harrah, Ian Anderson, Anna Mjoll, Gerry Leonard and Paul Franklin.

Kash’d Out – Butter LP (Law)

Orange colorway. Orlando, FL based reggae rock group, Kash’d Out, who’s catchy hooks and clever word play has built a loyal and hungry fan base across the country will release their 3rd studio album Butter, the follow up to their sophomore album Undercover mixed by the legendary producer Paul Leary (Sublime, Butthole Surfers, Pepper).

Katseye – SIS (Soft Is Strong) LP (Interscope)

SIS (Soft Is Strong) reflects one of Katseye’s core beliefs – Soft Is Strong – and nods to the sisterhood they’ve forged, despite coming from immensely different cultures. The six members of Katseye are: Daniela (USA); Lara (USA); Manon (Switzerland); Megan (USA); Sophia (Philippines); and Yoonchae (South Korea).

Alicia Keyes / Shoshana Bean / Maleah Joi Moon – Hell’s Kitchen (Original Broadway Cast Recording) LP (UMG)

Translucent blue colorway. 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. [CD version due September 13.]

Kid Simius – Jose 2xLP (Shall Not Fade)

10 tracks of high-quality dance music, delving deep on all things jazz, house, & disco, showing that Kid Simius is one of the most innovative producers in the current dance music scene.

Albert King – Albert Live 2xLP (LMLR)

One white LP; one black LP. Albert Nelson was an American guitarist and singer who is often regarded as one of the greatest and most influential blues guitarists of all time. He was nicknamed “The Velvet Bulldozer” because of his smooth singing and large size – he stood 6 ft 4 in. King was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. In 2023, he was ranked number 22 on Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Mantar – Ode To The Flame [Reissue/2016] LP (Nuclear Blast)

Mantar – Modern Art Of Setting Ablaze [Reissue/2018] LP (Nuclear Blast)

New colorways. Ever since their inception in early 2013, Northern Germany’s two-piece monster, Mantar, has been recognized as one of the hardest working bands in the extreme metal underground. Melting the most sinister elements of black metal, doom and punk through an unfiltered lens of pure primal rage, Mantar have quickly proven to be louder and more ferocious than most bands twice their size.

Horace Martin – You’ve Changed [Reissue/1986] LP (Arabusta)

Originally released on the Sally B label in 1986, You’ve Changed was produced between Jamaica and Canada. Recorded and mixed at Channel One Recording Studio, the riddims were laid in the heart of Jamaica and digitally enhanced in Canada, synthesizing old school reggae with new electronic music into a digi roots overdrive. Styles, languages, ancient history, politics, and day-to-day living seamlessly intertwine in what could be described as an avant-garde science fiction album, incredibly modern, even more so today.

Mint Field – Aprender A Ser: Extended 12” (Felte)

Aprender A Ser: Extended is an EP by Mexico City band Mint Field. It was recorded in the same sessions as Mint Field’s latest album Aprender A Ser. Mint Field decided to split the work in an album and an EP as they felt it was too dense for a double album and wanted that these songs to co-exist in another space and have its own time to shine. As with Aprender A Ser, the EP incorporates influences from shoegaze, trip-hop, dream pop and electronic music. Color vinyl pressing.

Misery Index – The Killing Gods [Reissue/2014] 2xLP (Season Of Mist)

Double orange color vinyl pressing housed in gatefold jacket. The Killing Gods is the fifth studio album by death metal band Misery Index, originally released in 2014.

Mom Jeans. – Best Buds [Reissue/2016] LP (Counter Intuitive)

Limited transparent lavender color vinyl pressing. 2016 debut album from Mom Jeans.

Thelonious Monk & John Coltrane – At Carnegie Hall LP (Destination Moon)

Unearthed in 2005 by staff at the Library of Congress, At Carnegie Hall is an incredible performance delivered on 29 November 1957 by jazz giants Monk and Coltrane, together with bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik and drummer Shadow Wilson. Far superior to that captured at the Five Spot five months earlier, At Carnegie Hall shows Coltrane finding his own sax sphere as Monk explores the limits of experimental excursions on the keyboard; Monk is in his element on “Crepuscule With Nellie” and Trane shows his adaptability of the complex “Epistrophy.”

New Found Glory – Forever + Ever x Infinity [Reissue/2020] LP (Hopeless)

Yellow colorway. After 20+ years of being a band, twelve studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and four cover albums, New Found Glory’s ethos has never wavered; they always strive to be the friend you always need and who always understands you. With Forever + Ever x Infinity, the band created an album that is 100% New Found Glory. The band has put together a quintessential NFG record, supremely catchy with sing-along anthems, trademark breakdowns, and sweetly poignant lyrics.

Nico – The End [Reissue/1974] LP (Vinyl Lovers)

The End is the fourth studio album by German musician Nico. It was recorded in summer 1974 at Sound Techniques studio in London and produced by John Cale. It was released in November 1974. The End is Nico’s fifth collaboration with John Cale and second with him as producer. It carries the same harmonium-based sound heard on The Marble Index and Desertshore, with the addition of Brian Eno’s synthesizers and electronic instruments.

Orlas – Viver O Mar LP (Day End)

Orlas is a collaboration between father and son Victor Chicri and Vic Delnur. Drawing their name from the Portuguese word for shores/coasts, their music is an ode to the ocean, blending waves of fusion, samba-jazz, bossa nova and disco-funk.

Provoker – Demon Compass LP (Year0001)

Provoker is an L.A.-based post-punk band.

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Make It Happen [Reissue/1967] LP (Motown)

Released by Motown’s subsidiary Tamla Records in 1967, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ album Make It Happen features ballads such as the hit singles “The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage” and “More Love,” as well as the up-tempo “The Tears of a Clown,” co-written by Stevie Wonder and his producer Hank Cosby.

Rocksteady – Ska & Rock Steady Classics From Treasure Isle Vol. 1 LP (LMLR)

Gold colorway. Forming the bridge between ska and reggae, Rock Steady is arguably the most influential of Jamaican music’s many sub-genres. Although it lasted only a couple of years, Rock Steady yielded several of the island’s most immortal rhythm tracks. It is also probably the most contested of reggae formats, the innovations behind its irresistible beat claimed by a range of practitioners.

Arthur Russell – In The Light Of The Miracle 12” (Be With)

The very first commercial release of two legendary remixes of Arthur Russell’s “In The Light Of The Miracle”.

Scientist – Direct To Dub LP (Night Dreamer)

Visionary engineer, producer and dub experimentalist, Scientist returns to his roots to mix a new album direct-to-disc for latest Night Dreamer session.

Sebadoh – Bake Sale [Reissue/1994] LP (Sub Pop)

Sebadoh’s 1994 album, Bakesale, was the band’s fifth full-length album, arguably their best and certainly their most acclaimed. The album expanded the band’s sound well beyond the lo-fi, mostly acoustic sound of their prior releases, using killer rock tunes and powerful production to create an absolute stunner of an album. This 30th anniversary, limited color edition on silver-metallic vinyl contains the 2011 remaster of the album, which was overseen by Sebadoh’s Lou Barlow and Jason Loewenstein.

Ty Segall – Love Rudiments LP/Cassette (Drag City)

A meditation from Ty Segall on love, played on his first love: the drums. Delving deep into the melodic and orchestral possibilities of a full array of percussion instruments, from the trap kit to timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, percussion and e-drums, Ty charts the waxing and waning of a love affair, to explore some of the most delicate space we know of – the private emotional location where only two can meet.

Conrad Schnitzler – Blau (50^th Anniversary Edition) LP (Bureau B)

On the red album, Conrad Schnitzler laid down the direction his musical artistry would take. The blue album (Blau) offered confirmation of his intent. Maybe the Rot and Blau tracks were recorded in the same session. The structure, sound, and timbre of both LPs are so similar as to suggest that this was the case. Far more important than this historical pedantry is the fact that Schnitzler included two brand new compositions on 1974’s Blau which followed on seamlessly from the previous album. Quite simply, he had found his way, a course from which he would not stray as long as he lived. The so-called Berlin School (Berliner Schule) — with Conrad Schnitzler one of their number — had developed its own style of minimalist music. Clearly distinct from Anglo-American pop music, and no less removed from the minimalist art music of Steve Reich or Philip Glass, the focus here was on electronics and elementary rhythmics.

The Sidewinders – Flatfoot Hustlin’ [Reissue/1977] LP (Groove Diggers)

The deeply rooted funk spirit is alive and well in Canada’s prolific funk-producing area, and The Sidewinders’ most sought-after funk album, Flatfoot Hustlin’, is making a long-awaited reissue.

Smino – NOIR [Reissue/2018] 2xLP (Downtown)

NOIR is the sophomore album by Smino, originally released in 2018 on Interscope/Downtown Records. Following his debut album, blkswn, NOIR explores neo-soul, funk, hip-hop, and R&B sounds. The album produced the singles, “L.M.F,” “FENTY SEX,” and “ZNL,” with guest appearances by Young Pink, Ravyn Lenae, Dreezy, and Valee.

Soul Generation – Beyond Body And Soul [Reissue/1972] LP (P-Vine)

Originally released in 1972 by the New Jersey vocal group Soul Generation, this album was produced by Paul Kaiser and is known as one of the greatest sweet soul albums of the ‘70s.

Sun Ra & His Astro Infinity Arkestra – Strange Strings – Expanded Edition 2xLP (Cosmic Myth)

For this album, Sun Ra collected an arsenal of exotic string instruments and handed them out to his Arkestra on the precept that “strings could touch people in a special way.” That the Arkestrans didn’t know how to play or tune these instruments was not beside the point – it was the point. Ra framed it “a study in ignorance.” The result was primitive, yet sophisticated; brutal, yet highly sensitive. In his essay for this expanded edition of the 1967 Saturn LP, musician-curator David Toop calls Strange Strings “saturated in mystery.”

The Telescopes – Radio Sessions 2016-2019 LP (Tapete)

The Telescopes Radio Sessions collects together the essence of three live session recordings in 3 different countries over a three-year period between 2016-2019.

Tenacious D – Rize Of The Fenix [Reissue/2016] LP (Sony Legacy)

Rize Of The Fenix is the third album from Tenacious D and is the follow-up to 2006’s The Pick Of Destiny and 2001’s platinum debut album Tenacious D. Produced by the brilliant John Kimbrough, Rize Of The Fenix was recorded in the garage behind his L.A. home and features Jack Black and Kyle Gass (Tenacious D’s core duo), performing with Dave Grohl (drums), John Spiker (bass, piano, organ) and John Konesky (electric guitar).

Tenacious D – Post-Apocalypto [Reissue/2018] LP (Sony Legacy)

Post-Apocalypto finds Tenacious D thrust into a world of complete and utter destruction following the drop of an atomic bomb. Surviving the attack in classic cinematic fashion (a good old imperishable 1950s refrigerator), the duo quickly learns that new forms of evil have spawned from the blast. One thing becomes apparent for humanity to prevail, Tenacious D must save the world.

Bryson Tiller – Bryson Tiller 2xLP (RCA)

Bryson Tiller is first full-length album in almost four years, following the release of Anniversary in October 2020. Production was primarily handled by Charlie Heat, alongside HeyMicki, Vinylz, Scotty Lavell Coleman, Poo Bear, and Sasha Sirota, among others. It features guest appearances from Victoria Monét and Clara La San.

Valley – Water The Flowers Pray For A Garden LP (Capitol)

Blu and white watercolor pressing. 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.

Various Artists – Nigeria 70 (The Definitive Story of 1970’s Funky Lagos) [Reissue/2001] 3xLP Strut)

Strut proudly presents a special edition repress of the groundbreaking Nigeria 70 compilation, now available on translucent green vinyl 3xLP to celebrate the label’s 25th Anniversary.

A Wake In Providence – I Write To You, My Darling Decay 2xLP (Unique Leader)

Gold colorway. Black metal, symphonic grandeur and deathcore brutality collide in the majestic new album from A Wake In Providence. I Write To You, My Darling Decay is a swathing monster of a record, citing influences from all across the heavy spectrum. As one of the established veterans of the blackened deathcore movement, AWIP are now here to set their sights on total domination as they rise to the upper echelons of the genre.

X-Ray Spex – Live At The Roxy Club LP (Radiation Reissues)

X-Ray Spex recorded live at London’s legendary Roxy Club on April 2, 1977, just five short months before the release of their iconic debut single, call to liberation, prototypic “Oh Bondage, Up Yours!” Remastered audio and reimagined artwork plus exclusive sleeve notes from original pioneering saxophonist Lora Logic.

Zedd – Telos LP (Interscope)

Third studio album by the Russian-German electronic music producer. “With Telos, I wanted to create a profound album listening experience that takes you on a journey beyond just the songs. I wanted everyone to be able to feel a deeper emotional connection, like how I felt listening to my favourite albums when I was growing up. It was the details, transitions and cohesiveness that made me want to create a truly meaningful body of work.”

Cassettes:

Stiv Bators – Disconnected [Reissue/1980] (Radiation Reissues)

Disconnected is the debut solo album by Stiv Bators, originally released in 1980. The album is a radical departure from the punk rock sound of his previous band the Dead Boys and saw Bators venturing into 1960s-inspired power pop.

Hanoi Rocks – Oriental Beat [Reissue/1982] (Radiation Reissues)

Hanoi Rocks – Back To Mystery City [Reissue/1983] (Radiation Reissues)

Back To Mystery City is a 1983 album from Finnish glam rock superstars Hanoi Rocks. This was the band’s fourth studio album and was produced by ex-Mott The Hoople members Dale Griffen & Pete Watts. Features the first appearance of Razzle whose tragic death in 1984 shook the music world.

Ty Segall – Love Rudiments (Drag City)

A meditation from Ty Segall on love, played on his first love: the drums. Delving deep into the melodic and orchestral possibilities of a full array of percussion instruments, from the trap kit to timpani, vibraphone, xylophone, percussion and e-drums, Ty charts the waxing and waning of a love affair, to explore some of the most delicate space we know of – the private emotional location where only two can meet.

Tycho – Infinite Health (Mom+Pop)

Grammy-nominated producer Scott Hansen, aka Tycho, has carved a distinct niche for his hypnotic blend of lush synths, atmospheric soundscapes and intricate melodies. His new album, Infinite Health, was co-produced by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and frequent tour collaborator Zac Brown with Chris also lending his mixing talents for the album.

Wunderhorse – Midas (Communion)

In 10 songs and 40 minutes, Wunderhorse captures the raw power and energy that has set them apart as one of the most formidable live acts of recent years. With rugged hooks, unfiltered noise, and fierce melodic sensitivity, Midas rips up the script of traditional second albums and establishes the band as an endlessly addictive and rousing generational talent.