AIMS Marketing Program/ Featured Titles Promoted This Week:
Tré Burt – Traffic Fiction CD/LP (Oh Boy)
“Grief can serve as a reason for reflection and a spur for reinvention. After the death of his grandfather, singer-songwriter Tré Burt decided to honor his memory, as well as times shared with his father, by deviating from his more folky style and head back toward his first love – classic soul. Burt’s new album, Traffic Fiction, still trades in Burt’s favorite topics – doomed relationships, financial oppression, and social apathy – while hewing closer to the old-school sounds he fell in love with while listening to music with his music-loving role models.” – Andrew Guiden, American Highways [An indie store exclusive opaque red color vinyl pressing is available.]
Carrtoons – Saturday Night CD (Wichita)
Soul and R&B New York-based producer Ben Carr returns as Carrtoon with his newest release, Saturday Night, his latest album, and follow-up to his debut album, Homegrown. “Described as an ode to joy, the 14-track project which features previous single ‘Grace (ft. Rae Khalil)’, takes comfort in the little moments of happiness that come from something as simple as spending time with your loved ones and watching one of your favorite movies. It’s also a celebration of New York’s thriving creative scene, and the friends Carr has made in the city, many of whom feature on the record including Jay Prince, Haile Supreme, Bad Snacks and Topaz Jones.” – Cailean Coffey, The Line Of Best Fit
Citizen – Calling The Dogs CD/LP (Run For Cover)
With the ability to excel in both quiet ballads and distorted rock anthems, Citizen (which recently expanded to a full quintet with the addition of former touring members drummer Ben Russin and guitarist Mason Mercer) has an incredible knack for channeling raw emotion and energy into singalong songs. On Calling The Dogs, the band exemplifies passionate songwriting and styling while stripping back to what they do best: guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll. Picking up labels ranging from post-hardcore to shoegaze over the years, it’s reductive to try to categorize Citizen as anything other than one of the best rock bands around today. [A limited-edition brown color vinyl pressing is available.]
Dogstar – Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees CD/LP (Dillon Street)
In a revival that echoes the spirit of Southern California’s storytelling rock scene, Dogstar has risen from the ashes with Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees, embodying the essence of the quintessential SoCal band they’ve always aspired to be. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse, and a bass player you may have heard of named Keanu Reeves, Dogstar is back with a creative resurgence nearly a quarter-century after their last album, 2000’s Happy Ending. In the shadows of power lines and among the palm trees, Dogstar finds its groove once again, proving that some stories are meant to be continued, and their music is designed to reverberate through the canyons of Southern California and beyond. [An indie store exclusive green color vinyl pressing is available.]
Heatmiser – The Music Of Heatmiser CD/2xLP (Third Man)
Neil Gust and Elliott Smith arrived in Portland, OR together in the summer of 1991 to start a new band with drummer/producer Tony Lash. Within a year of adding bassist Brandt Peterson on bass, they were playing across the West Coast and demoing dozens of songs for their first LP. Six of these tracks were self-released on the cassette titled The Music of Heatmiser which was sold at shows, local record shops, and handed out to record labels. The sound of the band changed a lot over three LPs, but this is Heatmiser right out of the gate. New, energetic, excited, moving quickly through styles, totally broke and making it work in whatever way possible. It’s guitar rock, full blast, through 100-watt Marshall half stacks, when grunge was ascendant in the Pacific Northwest and the Portland scene was exploding. Fast, tight, loud, fun. [An indie store exclusive red/yellow sun splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]
Lil Peep – Hellboy CD/2xLP/Cassette (Death Note Music, LLC)
Recorded in Los Angeles in less than two months with a close-knit group of producers, Hellboy became Lil Peep’s breakthrough mixtape upon its initial release on September 25, 2016. He was just nineteen years old. Hellboy made waves in underground circles for its gritty vocals and sampling of classic guitar riffs and remains a fan favorite seven years later.
NCT 127 – 5th Album ‘Fact Check’ CD (Virgin Music)
NCT 127 – 5th Album ‘Fact Check’ [Exhibit Ver.] CD (Virgin Music)
NCT 127’s fifth full-length album ‘Fact Check’ consists total of nine songs, including the single “Fact Check (Mysterious)” of the same name, a rhythmical dance song based on an intense main synth loop. It expresses NCT 127’s confidence that they wouldn’t “fear to ‘fact-check’ to compare themselves with artworks forever valuable.” [An indie store exclusive CD version is available.]
Oneohtrix Point Never – Again CD/2xLP+MP3 (Warp)
Daniel Lopatin has long been a mercurial figure in many music worlds: from vaporific eccojams to the leftfield pop of Ford & Lopatin, and the eclectic and esoteric influences of his output as Oneohtrix Point Never. 2020’s Magic Oneohtrix Point Never distilled all these styles into a radio-themed retrospective, but it’s his latest album Again that truly represents the incredible OPN sound, exploding and examining it at its raw, pure core. Like the alluringly visceral artwork made by artist Matias Faldbakken, Lopatin clenches and crushes sound firmly in his fist, then outstretches it in his palm as he details life condensed into a nonlinear slipstream. Again, is a glorious return to abstraction informed by Daniel Lopatin’s popstar detours, a thrilling joyride we’ll be wrapping our brains around for a while yet. [A limited-edition blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
Pharoah Sanders – Pharoah 2xCD/2xLP (Luaka Bop)
With Pharoah Sanders’ blessing, this limited edition 2 LP box set presents the definitive, remastered version of Pharoah, his seminal record from 1977, along with two previously unreleased live performances of his masterpiece “Harvest Time”. Pharoah is released a year after the legendary tenor saxophonists’ untimely death, and two years after the release of what was to become his final album, the widely acclaimed Promises, a collaboration between the composer Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Savage – Several Songs About Fire CD/LP (Rough Trade)
“I imagine myself playing these songs in a small club that is slowly burning,” says A. Savage of his second solo record, Several Songs About Fire. After more than a decade in New York, the co-frontman of Parquet Courts has left the city, marking his exit with a masterpiece of maturity and a worthy corollary to his first solo venture, 2017’s Thawing Dawn. “Fire is something you must escape from. This album is a burning building, and these songs are things I’d leave behind to save myself.” [An indie store exclusive purple color vinyl pressing is available.]
The Steel Woods – On Your Time CD/LP (Woods Music)
The Steel Woods, the renowned Southern rock band, have captivated audiences with their powerful sound and heartfelt lyrics over their past three albums. With their fourth album, On Your Time, they embark on a poignant and emotional journey loosely following the trajectory of Uncle Lloyd, a charming but dissolute character first introduced on the Woods’ debut album, 2017’s “Straw in the Wind.” This ambitious album not only showcases their musical evolution and episodic storytelling abilities but also serves as a tribute to the vision and legacy of their late co-founder, Jason “Rowdy” Cope, who passed away just before the release of their third album, All Of Your Stones. Led by Wes Bayliss, the band’s guitarist, lead vocalist and co-founder, The Steel Woods have poured their heart and soul into this album, creating a record that reflects their resilience, growth, and unwavering spirit.
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin CD/LP (Asthmatic Kitty)
Over the course of his career, Sufjan Stevens has blurred distinctions between the major and the minor, between the details that color our existence and the big events that frame our lives. He has turned historical footnotes of States into kaleidoscopic pop and rendered the immeasurable grief of loss with intimacy and grace. His new album Javelin starts intimately: the trickle of an acoustic guitar, the patter of a lidded piano, and the cascade of a coruscant arpeggio. And then, of course, there is that disarming voice, the throughline in one of the most eclectic catalogs of any songwriter this century – soft but strong, as if the very scenes of hurt and hope it is about to share have only galvanized it through the decades. Javelin pairs musical sweep with emotional breadth, an entire lifetime of feeling woven into 42-minutes. On Javelin, Sufjan again offers gorgeous if pained glimpses of himself, so that we may see ourselves more fully. [An indie store exclusive lemonade yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]
Tele Novella – Poet’s Tooth CD/LP (Kill Rock Stars)
As Tele Novella, Chronis (who performs in the beloved and rekindled indie pop band Voxtrot) and Ribbons (who previously performed in the long-running “Victorian punk” project Agent Ribbons) have spent their past two albums creating “medieval outsider country” on 2016’s House Of Souls and 2021’s Merlynn Belle. Poet’s Tooth steers the duo’s whimsical western-tinted quality into fascinating new directions: cinematic-pop balladry on the autoharp-tinged opener “Young & Free”, gently clip-clopping Americana-folk on “Hard-Hearted Way,” and bass-driven funk on the wry “Eggs In One Basket”. With help from producer Danny Reisch, Tele Novella has crafted a genre-rich, poetic, and sincere album. [A limited-edition pink color vinyl pressing is available.]
Ray Walker Jr. – Ram CD/LP (Pepperhill Music LLC)
The conquering king of outlaw country music, Wheeler Walker Jr. has turned his sights to rock ‘n’ roll with the release of his new album Ram, produced by Dave Cobb. The album includes the future classic songs “Dumptruck”, “Money ‘N’ Bitches” and more.
Roger Waters – The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux CD/2xLP (Cooking Vinyl)
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary year of The Dark Side Of The Moon, Roger Waters releases his homage to the original. Of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux, Waters shared “when we recorded the stripped down songs for the Lockdown Sessions, the 50th anniversary of the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon was looming on the horizon. It occurred to me that The Dark Side Of The Moon could well be a suitable candidate for a similar re-working, partly as a tribute to the original work, but also to re-address the political and emotional message of the whole album… And it is a way for me to honor a recording that Nick and Rick and Dave and I have every right to be very proud of.” [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
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CDs + Vinyl:
&Team – First Howling: Me [Standard Edition] CD (Bighit Music/HYBE)
&Team – First Howling: Me [Limited Edition A] CD (Bighit Music/HYBE)
&Team – First Howling: Me [Limited Edition B] CD (Bighit Music/HYBE)
The second EP from the nine-member J-pop band.
Omar Apollo – Live For Me CDEP (WB)
For Omar Apollo, longing is an art form-and he’s mastered it. The young singer/songwriter’s aching, visceral musings on love and heartbreak have earned him connection with a devoted fanbase as well as industry-wide recognition, including a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, two Latin Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Best Alternative Song (“Te Olvidaste” with C. Tangana), Variety’s Future Icon award, and most recently his first RIAA-certified platinum record for viral hit “Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me at All)” which was also his Billboard Hot 100 debut.
Joe Bonamassa – Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 CD/2xLP (J&R Adventures)
Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album Blues Deluxe, which celebrated “the year of the blues” with unforgettable reinterpretations of classic tracks, Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. Featuring two new originals and eight new covers of some of the most influential names in the blues – Bonamassa returns to his roots and gives new life to the classic tracks that have informed his own artistry. [A limited-edition blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
BoyWithUke – Lucid Dreams CD (Mercury)
BoyWithUke is a South Korean American singer, musician and internet personality who hides his appearance. He rose to popularity on the online platform TikTok with his singles “Toxic” and “Understand” and has become one of the most popular faceless artists on the platform. Lucid Dreams is his fourth album. [Vinyl edition due November 3.]
Butcher Brown – Solar Music CD/2xLP (Concord)
The Richmond, VA band Butcher Brown’s new album Solar Music explores a blend of genres, including jazz, hip-hop and R&B/soul. Following the release of Butcher Brown Presents Triple Trey and #KingButch, this forward-thinking band shares 17-tracks (with three additional single edits on digital) and includes featured guests: Pink Siifu, Braxton Cook, Jay Prince, Nappy Nina, Keyon Harrold, Michael Millions, Charlie Hunter and more.
Tré Burt – Traffic Fiction CD/LP (Oh Boy)
“Grief can serve as a reason for reflection and a spur for reinvention. After the death of his grandfather, singer-songwriter Tré Burt decided to honor his memory, as well as times shared with his father, by deviating from his more folky style and head back toward his first love – classic soul. Burt’s new album, Traffic Fiction, still trades in Burt’s favorite topics – doomed relationships, financial oppression, and social apathy – while hewing closer to the old-school sounds he fell in love with while listening to music with his music-loving role models.” – Andrew Guiden, American Highways [An indie store exclusive opaque red color vinyl pressing is available.
Colbie Caillat – Along The Way CD/LP (BFD)
Along The Way is the seventh studio album by singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat. The album marks her first solo album in seven years since the release of Malibu Sessions (2016). [An indie store exclusive teal color vinyl pressing is available.]
Carnifex – Necromanteum CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)
Necromanteum is a musical journey through the darkness to speak with death itself. With it’s blast beats, blackened riffage, heavy breakdowns and epic orchestral arrangements, it’s a visceral experience that only Carnifex can deliver. [A limited-edition green & purple splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]
John Carpenter – Anthology II (Movie Themes 1976-1988) CD/LP+MP3 (Sacred Bones)
By now everyone should know, John Carpenter is not only a celebrated filmmaker but also a musical maestro whose soundtracks have become synonymous with the genres of horror, suspense, and science fiction. His innate talent for composition and his deep understanding of how music can elevate storytelling have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and a haunting presence in people’s record collections. Anthology II continues the celebration of his compositional genius via an excellently sequenced collection of some of his most iconic pieces of music from his extensive filmography, all newly recorded with his musical collaborators Daniel Davies and Cody Carpenter. [A limited-edition blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
Carrtoons – Saturday Night CD (Wichita)
Soul and R&B New York-based producer Ben Carr returns as Carrtoon with his newest release, Saturday Night, his latest album, and follow-up to his debut album, Homegrown. “Described as an ode to joy, the 14-track project which features previous single ‘Grace (ft. Rae Khalil)’, takes comfort in the little moments of happiness that come from something as simple as spending time with your loved ones and watching one of your favorite movies. It’s also a celebration of New York’s thriving creative scene, and the friends Carr has made in the city, many of whom feature on the record including Jay Prince, Haile Supreme, Bad Snacks and Topaz Jones.” – Cailean Coffey, The Line Of Best Fit
Citizen – Calling The Dogs CD/LP (Run For Cover)
With the ability to excel in both quiet ballads and distorted rock anthems, Citizen (which recently expanded to a full quintet with the addition of former touring members drummer Ben Russin and guitarist Mason Mercer) has an incredible knack for channeling raw emotion and energy into singalong songs. On Calling The Dogs, the band exemplifies passionate songwriting and styling while stripping back to what they do best: guitar-driven rock ‘n’ roll. Picking up labels ranging from post-hardcore to shoegaze over the years, it’s reductive to try to categorize Citizen as anything other than one of the best rock bands around today. [A limited-edition brown color vinyl pressing is available.]
Steve Cole – Without A Doubt CD (Artistry Music)
Having grown up digesting bebop blended with pop radio hits, critically acclaimed saxophonist Steve Cole has become one of the most celebrated and popular artists in contemporary jazz. With his new album, Without A Doubt, Cole partners with producer/songwriter Adam Hawley for a collection of original burners that showcase the saxophonist’s signature high-energy punch and can easily stand alongside the likes of the Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Darkness – Permission To Land…Again 4xCD+DVD/5xLP/2xCD/LP (Atlantic)
Britain’s beloved rock band celebrate this landmark with a special 4xCD+DVD and a 5xLP release including the full original album, rare B-sides, bonus unreleased demos, as well as live albums from their iconic shows at London’s Astoria (2003), Knebworth (in support of Robbie Williams in 2003) and Wembley Arena (2004). [A 2xCD edition with a reduced track listing is also available. The original LP, which has long been out-of-print since the original pressing in 2003, has now been made available to purchase once again, alongside a new special blue and black marbled limited edition color variant.]
Melanie de Biasio – II Viaggio 2xCD/2xLP (Le Label)
When the multidisciplinary arts festival Europalia invited Melanie de Biasio to participate in its 2021 festival on the theme of Trains & Tracks, the Belgian musician was inspired to return to her roots, to retrace the route of immigration from Italy to Belgium taken by her father’s parents. With lightweight recording equipment and an old camera, she settled alone in the small mountain village of Lettomanoppello, in Abruzzo, Italy. This became the starting point for Il Viaggio.
Dogstar – Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees CD/LP (Dillon Street)
In a revival that echoes the spirit of Southern California’s storytelling rock scene, Dogstar has risen from the ashes with Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees, embodying the essence of the quintessential SoCal band they’ve always aspired to be. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse, and a bass player you may have heard of named Keanu Reeves, Dogstar is back with a creative resurgence nearly a quarter-century after their last album, 2000’s Happy Ending. In the shadows of power lines and among the palm trees, Dogstar finds its groove once again, proving that some stories are meant to be continued, and their music is designed to reverberate through the canyons of Southern California and beyond. [An indie store exclusive green color vinyl pressing is available.]
Gareth Donkin – Welcome Home CD/LP (Drink Sum WTR)
Released last month on green color vinyl – CD version now available. Written and recorded in a series of bedroom studios in England and France, London-based Gareth Donkin’s extraordinary debut, Welcome Home, showcases the 23-year-old’s stunning mix of instrumental virtuosity and emotional intuition, blending highly sophisticated melodic and harmonic craftsmanship with deeply moving lyrical explorations of longing, desire, and determination. The songs here draw on soul, funk, pop, yacht rock, hip-hop, jazz, and even bossa nova, hinting at times to everything from Michael Jackson and Bill Evans to George Benson and Jamiroquai, and Donkin’s performances are nothing short of mesmerizing, layering up instrument after instrument in the best one-man-band tradition of Prince or Stevie Wonder. The result is a moving work that’s equal parts brain and brawn, a masterful coming-of-age self-portrait from a young artist discovering himself-and his sound-one song at a time.
Dopelord – Songs For Satan CD/LP (Blues Funeral)
Songs For Satan is a moment of critical mass for Warsaw, Poland’s Dopelord. A blast of devil-worship in the riffing realms is nothing new, and while they aren’t the first band to openly embrace the motif, their amplified heresy is uniquely triumphant, their fuzz-drenched apostasy genuine and glorious. [A limited-edition yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]
Dorian Electra – Fanfare CD/LP (Dorian Electra)
Fanfare is the third album from ultimate pop futurist Dorian Electra. A singular exploration of modern culture and the cult of celebrity, Fanfare reflects our obsession with fame back at itself, deconstructing and rebuilding it into something new.
DPR Ian – Dear Insanity… CDEP (Dream Perfect Regime)
New EP. DPR Ian (stylized as +IAN), born Christian Yu (Korean name: Yu Ba Rom (유바롬) is a South Korean Australian rapper, director, and composer.
Empathy Test – Safe From Harm [Reissue/2017] CD/LP (SPKR Media)
Empathy Test – Losing Touch [Reissue/2017] CD/LP (SPKR Media)
Empathy Test – Monsters [Reissue/2020] CD/LP (SPKR Media)
Empathy Test – Time To Be Alive [Reissue/2022] CD/LP (SPKR Media)
The last decade has seen the independent British duo Empathy Test emerge as one of the strongest secret recommendations of the synthpop world.
Enhypen – You [Standard Edition] CD (Belift Lab)
Enhypen – You [Limited Edition A] CD (Belift Lab)
Enhypen – You [Limited Edition B] CD (Belift Lab)
New release from the K-Pop superstars.
Kirk Franklin – Father’s Day CD (RCA Inspirational)
Kirk Franklin’s unwavering passion for gospel music continues to shine as a beacon of inspiration, leaving an indelible legacy that will resonate for generations to come.
(G)I-Die – Heat [Blaze Ver.] CD (88Rising Music)
(G)I-Die – Heat [Digipak Ver.] CD (88Rising Music)
(G)I-Die – Heat [Flare Ver.] CD (88Rising Music)
Five fresh tracks bristle with kinetic pop energy and make up the K-pop group’s first all-English project.
Girlschool – Hit And Run – Revisited CD (Silver Lining Music)
Girlschool celebrates 30 years of cranium-crunching rock with a 2011 re-recording of their classic 1981 NWOBHM album Hit And Run.
Natalie Grant – Seasons CD/LP (Curb)
Award-winning artist Natalie Grant returns with her 11th studio project, Seasons. From iconic CCM standards, like Russ Taff’s “We Will Stand” and Andrae Crouch’s “My Tribute”, to personal offerings like Bob Dylan classic “To Make You Feel My Love”, which features Grant’s mother and her three daughters, the brand new 10-track collection finds the songstress covering selections that have played a significant role in every season of her life. Additionally, Seasons boasts duets with CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, and the incomparable Dolly Parton, among many others.
Heatmiser – The Music Of Heatmiser CD/2xLP (Third Man)
Neil Gust and Elliott Smith arrived in Portland, OR together in the summer of 1991 to start a new band with drummer/producer Tony Lash. Within a year of adding bassist Brandt Peterson on bass, they were playing across the West Coast and demoing dozens of songs for their first LP. Six of these tracks were self-released on the cassette titled The Music of Heatmiser which was sold at shows, local record shops, and handed out to record labels. The sound of the band changed a lot over three LPs, but this is Heatmiser right out of the gate. New, energetic, excited, moving quickly through styles, totally broke and making it work in whatever way possible. It’s guitar rock, full blast, through 100-watt Marshall half stacks, when grunge was ascendant in the Pacific Northwest and the Portland scene was exploding. Fast, tight, loud, fun. [An indie store exclusive red/yellow sun splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]
Hiromi & Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – CD/LP (Telarc)
Virtuosic pianist/composer Hiromi electrifies audiences with a creative energy that encompasses the boundaries of jazz, classical and pop. With her new band, Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, she introduces their debut album, Sonicwonderland. A musical nod to her 2007 band Sonicbloom, the quartet showcases nine original tracks featuring Hiromi on piano/keyboards, Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and Adam O’Farrill on trumpet. [Vinyl version due November 10.]
Jolie Holland – Haunted Mountain CD/LP (Cinquefoil)
Jolie Holland’s Haunted Mountain is a beckoning, confronting place. At once ancient and of the moment, it hums with literary and political interconnections. The songs illuminate states of dispossession and alienation, lust, and pollination: a state of reciprocity with our living planet. The record is a creation beyond genre, a refined jewel refracting anti-patriarchal dance music, sultry anti-fascist love songs to bats and bees.
Adam Hood – Adam Hood’s Different Groove CD/LP (Southern Songs, LLC)
15 years after its original release, Adam Hood brings a fresh sound to his milestone album – Different Groove. “The first time we recorded Different Groove, I had never crossed the Mississippi River, much less set foot on a plane. I was very green, and it took me three years of traveling to and from California to record this album.” Hood recalls, “Like all of us, my life has changed drastically in 15 years. Professionally, my style has evolved, my guitar playing has developed and a number of these songs have taken on a life of their own.”
Hunny – Hunny’s New Planet Heaven CD (Epitaph)
The group’s second LP for Epitaph finds Hunny playing in a brand-new musical sandbox, balancing the haze of hindsight with a sun-soaked SoCal summer. [A limited-edition eco-mix colorway is due on October 20.]
Ilsey – From The Valley CD/LP (Elektra)
From The Valley is the debut album by singer/songwriter Ilsey. Features “No California” and “Heart of Gold” featuring Bon Iver.
Iration – Daytrippin CD (3 Prong)
“Daytrippin is a return to our roots. We set out to strike a balance between polished studio production and the electrifying energy of a live show. We leaned on our reggae and rock influences to find a natural evolution from earlier albums like Time Bomb and Hotting Up.” [An indie store exclusive clear vinyl pressing is available.]
Iron Savior – Firestar CD/LP (AFM)
With astonishing guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and epic melodies, Firestar takes the band’s signature power metal sound to new heights. [Two vinyl colorways are available: orange and purple.]
Bob James – Jazz Hands CD/LP (Evosound)
Bob James – That Bop b/w Shamboozie 7” (Evosound)
Blending cool jazz tropes with funky dance floor grooves, blues-tinged ballads, cinematic mood pieces, and sensuous slow jams, Jazz Hands is the Missouri pianist’s most eclectic album of his long career. Simultaneously classic and contemporary, it’s Bob James at his majestic, ground-breaking, and timeless best. The new release is accompanied by a 7” vinyl single of “That Bop” b/w “Shamboozie”. [A limited-edition solid blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
cEvin Key – Brap And Forth 9 CD/LP (Artoffact)
Skinny Puppy archives circa 1985. cEvin Key, co-founder of seminal electronic-industrial band Skinny Puppy, dug deep again into the archives to find some of the coolest demos, braps, and other experimental pieces that led to the original Skinny Puppy sound. [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
Kid Francescoli – Sunset Blue CD/LP (Alter K)
Created amid a world tour, Sunset Blue is a direct result of the lives’ energy and fans’ joyful vibes: going back in the studio after smiling, singing, and dancing with people all around the world inevitably gave Kid Francescoli the desire to re-transcribe this ecstatic feeling in music. This album is a sensitive experience, from sunrise to sunset, from first track to last one. It’s an exploration of an everlasting summer, reaching its climax in the very final seconds of the track Corsica, making us want to press play and dive into this jewel all over again. A beautiful cosmic trip, whether you like to stay in bed cocooning, to travel far, far away or to dance ’till dawn, to catch the first rays of light.
Krasno/Moore Project – Book Of Queens CD/LP (Concord)
Guitarist Eric Krasno (Lettuce, Soulive) and drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic, Garage-a-Trois) are Grammy award-winning artists who have shared the stage countless times over years. Their album House Of Queens showcases a collection of songs from some of their favorite female artists including Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Nina Simone and more. Featuring organist Eric Finland with special guests Cory Henry, Branford Marsalis, and Robert Randolph.
John Lang – Earotica CD (Cellar Live)
An album of gritty, pensive, lyrical, down-home dance music from NYC bassist John Lang, leading a nine-piece band of NYC’s finest.
Late Night Alumni – Echos CD (Alumni)
Late Night Alumni is an American house group composed of Becky Jean Williams, John Hancock, Finn Bjarnson (Finnstagram), and Ryan Raddon (Kaskade). They are primarily known for mixing dance music with strings and soft trance-like vocals. [Vinyl edition due October 27.]
Mary Lattimore – Goodbye, Hotel Arkada CD/LP (Ghostly Int’l)
“And Then He Wrapped His Wings Around Me”, Lattimore looks to two of her closest friends – songwriter Meg Baird, her collaborator on 2018’s Ghost Forests, and accordionist composer Walt McClements, who she’s toured and performed alongside – to surface a core memory. As a kid, Lattimore won a drawing contest through a country radio station and got to see Sesame Street Live! in Asheville. She and her mom were invited backstage, and there the benevolent icon Big Bird “gave me an incredible hug with his scratchy yellow wings.” The trio channel the enveloping warmth of that portrait, the feeling of innocent escape, flying away towards a childhood dream that is just out of reach, surreal, and tinged with sadness. In a rare vocal passage in Lattimore’s library, Baird softly hums with the rolling washes of harp above McClements’ tranquil drone; just for a moment, we are held in a sublime canary yellow embrace. [A limited edition ‘inkwell’ color vinyl pressing is available.]
Lil Peep – Hellboy CD/2xLP/Cassette (Death Note Music, LLC)
Recorded in Los Angeles in less than two months with a close-knit group of producers, Hellboy became Lil Peep’s breakthrough mixtape upon its initial release on September 25, 2016. He was just nineteen years old. Hellboy made waves in underground circles for its gritty vocals and sampling of classic guitar riffs and remains a fan favorite seven years later.
Lipphead – From The Back LP (Young Heavy Souls)
Lipphead is a production duo consisting of veteran producers Blockhead (Ninjatune, Future Archive Recordings) and Eliot Lipp (Alpha Pup) creating eclectic instrumental hip-hop that dances effortlessly between Blockhead’s sample-based hip hop beats and Lipp’s evolving synth-laden swing.
Reba McEntire – Not That Fancy CD/2xLP (Rockin’ R)
Reba McEntire releases her companion album to her upcoming book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons On Living, Loving, Eating, And Dusting Off Your Boots. All songs are stripped down/acoustic versions of some of her biggest hits and were produced by Grammy-winning producer, Dave Cobb. Not That Fancy includes three new classic stripped down/acoustic songs that have never been released and the brand-new song, “Seven Minutes In Heaven”.
Meat Puppets – Up On The Sun [Reissue/1985] CD/LP (Megaforce)
On their second album, Meat Puppets II, the Meat Puppets staggered away from the attempts at punk formalism that hobbled their debut, and with their third LP, 1985’s Up On The Sun, they well and truly came out of the musical closet — not only weren’t they punks, but they could also easily pass for hippies and didn’t feel the least bit self-conscious about it. [Reissues of reissue of the band’s 1981 EP In A Car as well as a previously unreleased live album, Camp Songs, are available on vinyl this week.]
Meernaa – So Far So Good CD/LP (Keeled Scales)
Meernaa’s So Far So Good travels perfectly with a glistening night out or a drive to a secret hideaway. It exists somewhere between R&B, jazz, psychedelic rock, art rock, and pop. As a genre-less artist, it mirrors her constant struggle to balance a vibrant day to day of falling in and out of love, writing and recording music at her studio and the intensity in the back of her mind – her familial struggles concerning death, drugs, and instability. [A limited-edition translucent vinyl pressing is available.]
John R. Miller – Heat Comes Down CD/LP (Rounder)
John R. Miller’s Heat Comes Down finds him teaming up with producers Andrija Tokic and John James Tourville (Alabama Shakes and Sunny War). With its understated but gorgeously detailed convergence of country and folk-rock, Heat Comes Down hits with a potent impact despite its exquisite intricacy. Miller says, “My hope is that there’s some universality in there, and that people find comfort in knowing that someone else feels the same way they do.”
Joni Mitchell – Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) 5xCD/4xLP (Elektra)
Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972-1975) includes sessions with Graham Nash, James Taylor, Neil Young and the Santa Monica Flyers, & Tom Scott and the L.A. Express, never-before-heard demos, early and alternate versions of classic songs, and historical performances plus a 40-page photobook and liners informed by conversations with Joni and her friend Cameron Crowe.
NCT 127 – 5th Album ‘Fact Check’ CD (Virgin Music)
NCT 127 – 5th Album ‘Fact Check’ [Exhibit Ver.] CD (Virgin Music)
NCT 127’s fifth full-length album ‘Fact Check’ consists total of nine songs, including the single “Fact Check (Mysterious)” of the same name, a rhythmical dance song based on an intense main synth loop. It expresses NCT 127’s confidence that they wouldn’t “fear to ‘fact-check’ to compare themselves with artworks forever valuable.” [An indie store exclusive CD version is available.]
Of Mice & Men – Tether CD/LP (Sharptone)
Few hard rock albums are as intimate as the modern output from Of Mice & Men. While their songs pack the kind of rhythmic punch and anthemic bombast that thrills festival crowds, the confessional lyrics, and haunting melodies are the heart of what they do. Taking all creative matters into their own hands, the Southern California quartet self-produced and engineered all the songs on Tether, their astonishing eighth album, Tether. [A limited-edition white w/ purple & black splatter color vinyl pressing is available.]
Olivia Newton-John – Just The Two Of Us: The Duets Collection (Volume 2) CD/LP (Primary Wave)
Entertainment icon Olivia Newton-John’s legendary career immortalized in eleven classic duets with her dear friends. Vol. 2 includes new, never-before-released duets “I’m Counting On You” with Johnny O’Keefe, and “I Will Be Right Here” with David Campbell. Other duets include Burt Bacharach penned “Wishin’ And Hopin'” with Dionne Warwick, “Falling” with Marty Raybon, Dave Aude produced bonus track “You Have To Believe (We Are Magic)” with Olivia’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, and more.
Ohio Players – Pleasure [Reissue/1972] CD/LP (Org Music)
Pleasure is the 1972 record from Detroit funk pioneers the Ohio Players. Immediately returning to the studio after the initial success of their debut album, Pain, this would become the most influential album of their career. Massive chart success came with this record, propelled by the song “Funky Worm”, which went on to become one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history. [An indie store exclusive silver color vinyl pressing is available.]
Onipa – Off The Grid CD (Real World)
Off The Grid is a journey that joins the origin story of dance rhythms from Africa to electronic dance music of today’s clubs and festivals, connecting African folklore and storytelling to rap, jazz and hip hop. From Kinshasa to Kebdrick, Accra Market cassette tapes to London pirate radio stations, Malian blues to UK jazz, this is not a new fusion but a celebration of the family tree of music that has roots in the diaspora. [Vinyl version due October 20.]
Víkingur Ólafsson – Goldberg Variations CD (Deutsche Grammophon)
Celebrated for his visionary interpretations of J.S. Bach, Víkingur Ólafsson, one of the greatest pianists and musical minds of today, now embraces Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations. Ólafsson brings his unique musical vision, and an affecting, meticulous recorded sound to Bach’s masterpiece. It marks the first time Ólafsson records a complete work and he begins with one of the most demanding in the piano repertoire. [Vinyl version due October 22.]
Old Dominion – Memory Lane CD (SME Nashville)
New release from the award-winning country band. Memory Lane is the follow-up to their 2021 album Time, Tequila & Therapy.
Oneohtrix Point Never – Again CD/2xLP+MP3 (Warp)
Daniel Lopatin has long been a mercurial figure in many music worlds: from vaporific eccojams to the leftfield pop of Ford & Lopatin, and the eclectic and esoteric influences of his output as Oneohtrix Point Never. 2020’s Magic Oneohtrix Point Never distilled all these styles into a radio-themed retrospective, but it’s his latest album Again that truly represents the incredible OPN sound, exploding and examining it at its raw, pure core. Like the alluringly visceral artwork made by artist Matias Faldbakken, Lopatin clenches and crushes sound firmly in his fist, then outstretches it in his palm as he details life condensed into a nonlinear slipstream. Again, is a glorious return to abstraction informed by Daniel Lopatin’s popstar detours, a thrilling joyride we’ll be wrapping our brains around for a while yet. [A limited-edition blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
Princess Goes – Come Of Age CD/LP (So Recordings)
Princess Goes is a unique and unconventional band, comprised of Michael C. Hall (vocals), Matt Katz-Bohen (keys, bass), and Peter Yanowitz (drums, programming). A blend of foreboding, mystical, and danceable elements.
Trevor Rabin – Rio CD/CD+Blu-ray/2xLP+Blu-ray (Inside Out)
You may not realize it, but at some point, during any day, week, or month, you’ve listened to the music of Trevor Rabin. It might have been on the radio when one of the biggest rock hits of all time, Yes’ “Owner of a Lonely Heart “, was played, or on one of his more than 100 movie or TV soundtracks, or even the theme for NBA basketball on TNT. Now he returns with Rio, his first vocal-led solo album since 1989’s Can’t Look Away. It is a masterclass of idea exploration combined with unbound musical ability and Rabin’s skills as a storyteller through music are present throughout. It is a record full of surprises, gorgeous melodies, dramatic changes, and incredible musicianship. [A limited deluxe translucent red vinyl edition is available.]
Claire Rosinkranz – Just Because CD/LP (Republic)
Debut album from the singer/songwriter. Together, all 13 tracks that comprise Just Because narrate a year in Claire’s life, revealing a unique duality of teenage normalcy written by a burgeoning pop icon. In between sold-out headline tours and festival main stages, California-native and MTV VMA Award-winning singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz is a regular 19-year-old who loves beach days with friends, off-roading, sushi nights, road trips, and giant bowls of pasta.
Mitch Rowland – Come June CD/LP (Erskine/Giant)
Mitch Rowland, a singer-songwriter, discovered his passion for guitar music as a young child, inspired by the enchanting sounds of a vintage jukebox. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, he immersed himself in bands like The Black Crowes and Aerosmith, learning to play drums and guitar on his own. After moving to Los Angeles in 2013, he found a breakthrough opportunity as a collaborator with Harry Styles, contributing to major hits like “Watermelon Sugar” and “Golden”. Now Mitch releases his introspective folk album, Come June, which showcases his unique sound and influences, drawing from a lifetime of musical exploration.
Darius Rucker – Carolyn’s Boy CD (Capitol Nashville)
Darius Rucker’s sixth country studio album, Carolyn’s Boy, features 14 songs including the #1 hit “Beers And Sunshine” and his latest single “Fire Don’t Start Themselves”. The album title is named after his mother. Rucker embarked on a successful solo career, applying his versatile baritone to acclaimed R&B and country efforts like the platinum-selling Learn To Live (2008) and True Believers (2013).
Rina Sawayama – Hold The Girl CD/LP (Dirty Hit)
Recently released on vinyl – now available on CD. New version of 2022 album. Rina juxtaposes intimate storytelling with arena-sized songs, creating an ambitious and original album. A bold and honest statement of Rina’s personal evolution, Hold The Girl finds Sawayama coming to terms with her own past and the jubilation of turning to the future. [A limited-edition white and cobalt blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
Pharoah Sanders – Pharoah 2xCD/2xLP (Luaka Bop)
With Pharoah Sanders’ blessing, this limited edition 2 LP box set presents the definitive, remastered version of Pharoah, his seminal record from 1977, along with two previously unreleased live performances of his masterpiece “Harvest Time”. Pharoah is released a year after the legendary tenor saxophonists’ untimely death, and two years after the release of what was to become his final album, the widely acclaimed Promises, a collaboration between the composer Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra.
Restless Spirit – Afterimage CD/LP (Magnetic Eye)
Long Island deep-fried guitars meet pounding rhythms and emotionally raw vocals. [Two vinyl colorways are available: pink and silver.]
- Savage – Several Songs About Fire CD/LP (Rough Trade)
“I imagine myself playing these songs in a small club that is slowly burning,” says A. Savage of his second solo record, Several Songs About Fire. After more than a decade in New York, the co-frontman of Parquet Courts has left the city, marking his exit with a masterpiece of maturity and a worthy corollary to his first solo venture, 2017’s Thawing Dawn. “Fire is something you must escape from. This album is a burning building, and these songs are things I’d leave behind to save myself.” [An indie store exclusive purple color vinyl pressing is available.]
Saxon – Dogs Of War [Reissue/1995] CD (BMG Rights Management)
Saxon – Metalhead [Reissue/1999] CD (BMG Rights Management)
Saxon – Lionheart [Reissue/2004] CD (BMG Rights Management)
CD reissues of the heavy metal band’s twelfth, fourteenth, and sixteenth albums.
The Sextones – Love Can’t Be Borrowed CD/LP (Record Kicks/Milan)
The intrepid soul crusaders from Nevada’s high desert have emerged from a years-long writing and recording process guided by virtuoso producer Kelly Finnigan (Monophonics) with their latest offering, Love Can’t Be. Sophisticated, suave, and masterfully composed, the album is a sonic love letter to late 60s and early 70s soul, nodding to the giants of the genre and bowing to its unsung heroes.
The Steel Woods – On Your Time CD/LP (Woods Music)
The Steel Woods, the renowned Southern rock band, have captivated audiences with their powerful sound and heartfelt lyrics over their past three albums. With their fourth album, On Your Time, they embark on a poignant and emotional journey loosely following the trajectory of Uncle Lloyd, a charming but dissolute character first introduced on the Woods’ debut album, 2017’s “Straw in the Wind.” This ambitious album not only showcases their musical evolution and episodic storytelling abilities but also serves as a tribute to the vision and legacy of their late co-founder, Jason “Rowdy” Cope, who passed away just before the release of their third album, All Of Your Stones. Led by Wes Bayliss, the band’s guitarist, lead vocalist and co-founder, The Steel Woods have poured their heart and soul into this album, creating a record that reflects their resilience, growth, and unwavering spirit.
Sufjan Stevens – Javelin CD/LP (Asthmatic Kitty)
Over the course of his career, Sufjan Stevens has blurred distinctions between the major and the minor, between the details that color our existence and the big events that frame our lives. He has turned historical footnotes of States into kaleidoscopic pop and rendered the immeasurable grief of loss with intimacy and grace. His new album Javelin starts intimately: the trickle of an acoustic guitar, the patter of a lidded piano, and the cascade of a coruscant arpeggio. And then, of course, there is that disarming voice, the throughline in one of the most eclectic catalogs of any songwriter this century – soft but strong, as if the very scenes of hurt and hope it is about to share have only galvanized it through the decades. Javelin pairs musical sweep with emotional breadth, an entire lifetime of feeling woven into 42-minutes. On Javelin, Sufjan again offers gorgeous if pained glimpses of himself, so that we may see ourselves more fully. [An indie store exclusive lemonade yellow color vinyl pressing is available.]
Sun Ra – Haverford College, Jan. 25, 1980 CD/LP (Modern Harmonic)
This Sun Ra 1980 solo set at Haverford College has been kicking around the internet and in the digital libraries of Ra collectors for years, though it has not previously been properly mastered or commercially issued.
Svalbard – The Weight Of The Mask CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)
You’d be forgiven for struggling to summarize the sound of Svalbard. Since forming in 2011, the band have had their hands in black metal, post-rock, d-beat, shoegaze, hardcore, and post-metal. [A crystal clear w/ black marble colorway is available.]
Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) CD/LP/Cassette (WB)
Reigning from Atlanta, GA, vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims masterfully blends genres from pop, soul, hip-hop, to R&B. Throughout the last four years, Teddy has spent countless hours honing his craft by writing original music and solidifying who he is as an artist. His remarkable debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) is a transformative record that pushes boundaries, inviting listeners to come along on his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. With his soul-stirring voice and heartfelt lyrics, Teddy delivers an intimate and cathartic experience, delving into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of life. [An indie store exclusive translucent white colorway is available.]
Leo Takami – Next Door CD/LP (Unseen Worlds)
Adroit jazz guitar, prog rock fantasia, and Japanese environmental music all rest comfortably behind Leo Takami’s Next Door. The follow up to the acclaimed Felis Catus & Silence, Next Door finds Takami ruminating on passages-of time, seasons, consciousness.
Tele Novella – Poet’s Tooth CD/LP (Kill Rock Stars)
As Tele Novella, Chronis (who performs in the beloved and rekindled indie pop band Voxtrot) and Ribbons (who previously performed in the long-running “Victorian punk” project Agent Ribbons) have spent their past two albums creating “medieval outsider country” on 2016’s House Of Souls and 2021’s Merlynn Belle. Poet’s Tooth steers the duo’s whimsical western-tinted quality into fascinating new directions: cinematic-pop balladry on the autoharp-tinged opener “Young & Free”, gently clip-clopping Americana-folk on “Hard-Hearted Way,” and bass-driven funk on the wry “Eggs In One Basket”. With help from producer Danny Reisch, Tele Novella has crafted a genre-rich, poetic, and sincere album. [A limited-edition pink color vinyl pressing is available.]
Tyranex – Reasons For The Slaughter CD (GMR Music Group)
An intense thrash and speed metal attack. [Vinyl edition due October 20.]
Uriah Heep – Chaos & Colour CD (Silver Lining Music)
Chaos & Colour, the energetic and triumphant 25th studio album from British hard rock legends and progenitors Uriah Heep, bristles with explosive classic rock guitars, supreme harmonies, and Heep’s famously generous keyboard foundation.
Van Halen – The Collection II 5xCD/5xLP (Rhino)
The Collection II spotlights Van Halen’s second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The set includes newly remastered versions of four multi-platinum studio albums – 5150 (1986), OU812 (1988), For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991), and Balance (1995) – along with a selection of rarities recorded between 1989 and 2004. All the music in the set was mastered directly from the original master tapes, a process overseen by the band’s longtime engineer, Donn Landee.
Vanishing Twin – Afternoon X CD/LP+MP3 (Fire)
Vanishing Twin further their exploration of decidedly experimental territories with Afternoon X. Crafted with a playful balance of humor and rigor, with each member embracing the role of the multi-instrumentalist and process, over outcome. Following a series of line-up changes, Vanishing Twin is now the tightly honed collective of singer and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, drummer Valentina Magaletti (Holy Tongue, Tomaga, Moin) and bassist Susumu Mukai (Zongamin). Harnessing the diverse touchstones of its members; Lucas’ left-field song-craft, Magaletti’s singular approaches to experimental percussion, and Mukai’s long history in the production of electronic music, the band has refined a hypnotic sound at the juncture of minimalism, kosmische, post-punk, and dream-laden, psychedelic pop.
Various Artists – Disney 100 2xCD (Walt Disney Music)
In celebration of the Disney 100 anniversary, this double-CD collection features favorites from Three Little Pigs, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs to Coco, Encanto, and more.
Tom Waits – The Black Rider [Reissue/1993] CD/LP (Island)
2023 Marks 30 years since Tom Waits released The Black Rider. Originally released in 1993, The Black Rider is Tom Waits’ 12th studio album. The Black Rider is a musical comedy/horror collaboration between artists: Robert Wilson (director/designer) writer/Beat guru, William S. Burroughs (text) and Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan (music). Not a cast album, this Island Records release is Tom’s interpretation and performance of the songs he had originally created for the stage production of The Black Rider. The music is a Waitsian concoction of pop, vaudeville, rock, cabaret, and blues – a brew that is strangely familiar yet fresh.
Tom Waits – Bone Machine CD/LP (Island)
Originally released in 1992, Bone Machine is Tom Waits’ 11th studio album. Five years after Franks Wild Years, Bone Machine is a return to studio albums for Tom Waits. The album features David Hidalgo, Les Claypool, Brain, and Keith Richards and won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. Bone Machine is rather pointedly otherworldly… another edge pusher – his most poetically and sonically daring work yet. Writing again with his longtime collaborator and wife, Kathleen Brennan, Waits acknowledges writing ‘darker’ material saying, “A great many songs live there, so that’s where I’ve been digging lately.” Waits calls the songs on Bone Machine “little movies for the ears.”
Roger Waters – The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux CD/2xLP (Cooking Vinyl)
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary year of The Dark Side Of The Moon, Roger Waters releases his homage to the original. Of The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux, Waters shared “when we recorded the stripped down songs for the Lockdown Sessions, the 50th anniversary of the release of The Dark Side Of The Moon was looming on the horizon. It occurred to me that The Dark Side Of The Moon could well be a suitable candidate for a similar re-working, partly as a tribute to the original work, but also to re-address the political and emotional message of the whole album… And it is a way for me to honor a recording that Nick and Rick and Dave and I have every right to be very proud of.” [An indie store exclusive blue color vinyl pressing is available.]
The White Stripes – The Complete John Peel Sessions CD (Sony Legacy)
The official release of The White Stripes Peel Sessions on two stuffed-to-the-brim discs. Capturing Jack and Meg at the precipice of international renown in the hubbub of White Blood Cells, their two live sessions with famed BBC DJ John Peel are arguably the best document of the White Stripes at that time.
Xasthur – The Funeral Of Being [Reissue/2003] CD/2xLP (Prophecy)
Xasthur – Subject To Change [Reissue/2016] CD/LP (Prophecy)
With his second official full-length, The Funeral Of Being (2003), Xasthur mastermind, multi-instrumentalist, and singer Scott Conner aka Malefic walked further down the harsh, raw, frightening, and yet also melancholic path that set his band apart from most of the US black metal scene. On the ninth full-length with the tell-tale title of Subject To Change, Xasthur took a musical leap of faith: Mastermind, multi-instrumentalist, and singer Scott Conner abandoned black metal as a form of musical expression for the time being, and turned to something stylistically rather comparable to acid folk and neofolk instead. [Two new marbled colorways are available.]
X-Ray Spex – Germ Gree Adolescents [Reissue/1978] CD/LP (Secret)
CD and pink color vinyl reissues of a classic 1978 punk album. [The CD version includes two bonus tracks.]
Yeule – Softscars CD/LP+MP3 (Ninja Tune)
Softscars sees Yeule’s sound moving in a new direction, inspired by shoegaze, nu-metal and contemporaries like Alex G and Mitski. The record includes production from Mura Masa and Chris Greatti (Yves Tumor, Grimes). [Two vinyl colorways are available: gray marbled and indie store exclusive blue w/ white.]
This Week’s Vinyl Exclusives:
Aerosmith – Draw The Line [Reissue/1977] LP (Asthmatic Kitty)
Draw The Line is the fifth studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released on December 9, 1977. This reissue has been remastered from the original tapes on 180gm vinyl.
David August – Vis 2xLP (99Chants)
DJ and producer from Hamburg in Germany, David August is known for his unique blend of electronic music. With a passion for creating immersive soundscapes, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing performances. As the owner and manager of 99Chants, August has established himself as a leading figure in the industry.
Bad Company – 10 From 6 [Reissue/1985] LP (Atlantic)
Vinyl reissue – including a milky clear colorway – of Bad Company’s classic rock ‘n’ roll fantasy compilation. Includes: “Feel Like Makin’ Love”, “Bad Company”, “Shooting Star”, and more.
Balthvs – Cause & Effect LP (Mixtape Meditation)
Balthvs is the premier eclectic and psychedelic world funk trio from Bogotá, Colombia, sparking a counterculture revolution in their home country. Cause & Effect is Balthvs second record; an evolution from its initial chill psychedelic sounds portrayed on 2020’s Macrocosm. Owing to its Colombian roots, the album has plenty of Latin American rhythms, as well as ventures into deep house, Turkish music, vaporwave, trip-hop, and disco.
Big Pun – Capital Punishment [Reissue/1998] 2xLP (Sony Legacy)
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Big Pun’s classic debut album, Capital Punishment, with this double-LP edition on black vinyl. Originally released in 1998, Capital Punishment established Big Pun as one of the most gifted lyricists in hip-hop history, showcasing his incredible flow, witty wordplay, and hard-hitting delivery. Featuring collaborations with heavyweights like Fat Joe, Inspectah Deck, and Busta Rhymes, Capital Punishment boasts some of the most iconic tracks in hip-hop.
Andrew Bissell – Lullaby Renditions Of Dolly Parton [Reissue/2021] LP (Rockabye Baby Music)
For the first time on vinyl, Rockabye Baby presents fan-favorite Lullaby Renditions Of Dolly Parton, featuring translucent pink wax and full color sleeve with children’s activities.
Ruben Blades – Siembra: 45 Aniversario – En Vivo en el Coliseo de Puerto Rico 2xLP (Ruben Blades Productions)
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the release of Siembra – the biggest selling album in Salsa history, this recording represents the first time ever that the seven songs that comprise Siembra are executed in sequence in front of an audience.
Blockhead – Bells And Whistles [Reissue/2014] LP (Blockhead)
Vinyl repress of Blockhead’s 2014 album Bells And Whistles. The record provides more of the explosive beats and pulsating rhythms his fans have come to expect over the last two decades.
Booker T. & The MG’s – Soul Dressing [Reissue/1965] LP (Jackpot)
Booker T. & The MG’s – And Now! [Reissue/1966] LP (Jackpot)
Booker T. & The MG’s – Hip Hug-Her [Reissue/1967] LP (Jackpot)
Booker T. & The MG’s – Doin’ Our Thing [Reissue/1965] LP (Jackpot)
Jackpot is honored to be releasing these four mighty reissues from Booker T. & The MG’s during their hot streak from 1965-1968. Likely, the most well-known, respected, and beloved instrumental band of all time, their recorded output has also become one of the most cherished ever put to tape. (AAA) all analogue process sourced from the original master tapes. Cut by Kevin Gray.
Albert Bouchard – Imaginos III – Mutant Reformation 2xLP (Deko Music)
Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. Albert Bouchard is best known as one of the founding members of Blue Öyster Cult. [Vinyl version due October 6.]
Harold Budd – The White Arcades [Reissue/1988] LP+MP3 (All Saints)
Limited clear vinyl LP pressing. Includes digital download. First-time vinyl repress of a classic Harold Budd album originally released in 1988. Partly recorded at the Cocteau Twins studio with production help from Robin Guthrie and Brian Eno, The White Arcades effortless blend of glistening synths, limpid piano notes, foggy textures and space result in a beautiful contemplative whole.
Chadio – Cousin Of Lucy LP (Hand’solo)
Cousin Of Lucy is a short album of breakup songs that serves as a spiritual successor to Chadio’s No Wives Club (2021). Aside from the frantic, upbeat sound of the album’s final track, the production from Aalo Guha and Pasquale is dark, somber, and often off-kilter.
Mike Clark – Kosen Rufu with Eddie Henderson LP (Wide Hive)
Outstanding drummer Mike Clark unites with Blue Note trumpeter Eddie Henderson, fellow Headhunter Bill Summers, Skerik, Wayne Horvitz and Blackjazz Records legendary bassist Henry Franklin for an amazing new release. Henry Franklin (upright bass) is known for his work with Hugh Masekela, Stevie Wonder, and his eponymous release on Blackjazz Records. Also in the band is Skerik on saxophone (Galactic) and virtuoso pianist Wayne Horvitz.
Cowboy Junkies – Lay It Down [Reissue/1996] LP (Real Gone Music)
Every Cowboy Junkies album is a sonic treat, full of gorgeous guitar tones from Michael Timmons, haunting vocals from Margo Timmins, and beautiful arrangements, and 1996’s Lay it Down is no exception. But there is one big difference between this album and its predecessors: it rocks.
Dave Davies – Rippin’ Up New York – Live At City Winery NYC [Reissue/2015] 2xLP (Red River Entertainment)
This live album captures the live electricity of turbo charged rockers along with delicate and sensitive versions of acoustic favorites from past and present. A true genius who never fails to deliver, this Dave Davies recording expresses the power, sensitivity, magnetism, and creative expression of a seasoned yet spontaneous rock ‘n’ roll visionary.
A Day To Remember – For Those Who Have A Heart LP (Craft Recordings)
Initially released in 2007, For Those Who Have Heart was A Day tTo Remember’s first album on Victory Records and saw the band start their rise to the very top of the Warped Tour Metalcore scene. [An indie store exclusive pink colorway is available.]
Delacey – The Girl Has A Dream LP (Photo Finish)
Orchid color vinyl pressing. Delacey’s sophomore album, The Girl Has A Dream, is powerful, lush and unapologetically dark, yet beautiful – all words that perfectly sum up who Delacey is as an artist and songwriter. Delacey found major success in the world of songwriting through co-penning massive hits for artists including Halsey, Justin Bieber, Dove Cameron, The Chainsmokers, Gayle, Zara Larsson and many more.
Depeche Mode – Delta Machine The 12″ Singles 6×12″ (Sony Legacy)
Delta Machine The 12″ Singles, a collector’s edition deluxe box set, contains six 12″ vinyl discs spotlighting the singles featured on Delta Machine, Depeche Mode’s 13th studio album (and first for Columbia Records). Originally released on Mute/Columbia in March 2013, Delta Machine presented fans with “Heaven” (released as the album’s lead single in January 2013), “Soothe My Soul” (released May 2013) and “Should Be Higher” (released October 2013). The box set includes replicas of the original 12″ single releases plus three newly compiled discs featuring remixes, dub mixes, instrumental versions, live sessions, and radio mixes of the singles as well as the bonus track “Goodbye” (Gesaffelstein Remix).
DJ Rude One & RXK Nephew – The ONEderful Nephew LP (Closed Sessions)
RXK Nephew is one of the most exciting and productive hip-hop artists in recent memory. His infectious style, unique perspective, and rapid pace has built him a cult-like following, large press attention, and even a nod from Rihanna. DJ Rude One is an underground DJ and producer known for his raw and minimal production style as well as ability to forecast future voices. The ONEderful Nephew allows both Rude and Nephew a chance to step out of their comfort zones and try something new to great results.
Spencer Doran – Season: A Letter To The Future (Original Soundtrack) 2xLP (RVNG Int’l)
Composed and produced over the course of nearly three years, Spencer Doran’s original soundtrack for Season: A Letter To The Future underpins the highly anticipated atmospheric adventure game in which the main character must save memories of a civilization on the verge of collapse. A lush collection of transmissions from this warmly fading world, we hear a culture and ecology through the sentimental ear of their last witness.
Elephant Gym – Underwater [Reissue/2018] LP (Topshelf)
Limited translucent blue color vinyl pressing. On Underwater, Elephant Gym’s latest release and second full-length, there was no single composer overseeing the record. To the end of unlocking new sounds for themselves, each member took turns leading production and compositional roles during the creation of the album. The result is an expansive cohesion of diverse songs which flow in and out of one another like water.
Kurt Ellin – SuperBlue: Guilty Pleasures (Featuring Nate Smith) 12” (Edition)
Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling builds up to his second and highly anticipated SuperBlue album with a new six-track EP Guilty Pleasures, with guitarist Charlie Hunter and featuring special guest drummer Nate Smith – two musicians who are regarded as some of the world’s leading players on their instruments.
Falling In Reverse – Fashionably Late [Reissue/2013] LP (Epitaph)
Limited transparent pink color vinyl pressing. Since forming in 2008, Falling In Reverse has racked up a fanatical fan base, so much so that the band’s legendary videos have been viewed over 30 million times. The attitude of the 1980’s Sunset Strip, the bravado of battle-ready rap, the take-no-prisoners bottom end of metalcore and the boundless revelry of underground EDM parties have all beautifully converged on Fashionably Late.
The Feeling – Live In London LP (Little World Records)
Multi-platinum indie pop band, The Feeling, return with their latest record, Live In London, recorded live in concert at the legendary Shepherd’s Bush Empire, in October 2022.
Jackson C. Frank – My Name Is Carnival LP (Mooncrest)
My Name Is Carnival is an overview of the work of Jackson C. Frank, friend, and peer of the likes of Paul Simon, Bert Jansch and (his girlfriend for a while), Sandy Denny. His most well-known song “Blues Run The Game” (included here in the rare single version, along with the non-album B-side) has been covered by Simon and Garfunkel, Counting Crows, Bert Jansch and Eddi Reader, and Nick Drake recorded four of his songs. In recent years, Jackson’s work has come to be recognized much more widely, and his music (particularly “Blues Run The Game”) has been included in many TV programs and films, with “My Name Is Carnival” featuring in 2019’s huge hit Joker.
Grrrl Gang – Spunky LP (Kill Rock Stars)
Hailing from the cultural city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Grrrl Gang is a rising force in the independent music scene with their infectious melodies, anthemic songs, and electrifying live performances. The power trio, composed of Angee Sentana on guitar and vocals, Akbar Rumandung on bass, and Edo Alventa on guitar, has been making waves in the Southeast Asian music scene since their formation in 2016. Grrrl Gang’s music is a celebration of their collective roots and a testament to the power of pop music to connect people across cultures and borders. [CD version due October 20.]
Wayne Hancock – A-Town Blues [Reissue/2002] LP (Bloodshot)
Limited red colorway. Cut in 20 hours with Grammy-winning producer Lloyd Maines (Home by The Chicks), A-Town Blues is where Wayne “The Train” Hancock earned his reputation as the king of juke joint swing. A shotgun blast to the chest of anyone who ever complained that nobody does ’em like Hank anymore, A-Town Blues swings, cooks, and yodels across 14 tracks that just begged to be pressed on vinyl.
Jason Hawk Harris – Thin Places LP (Bloodshot)
Pink colorway. In Celtic folklore, places in this world where the veil between Heaven and Earth is permeable are known as “thin places.” And if you’re open to something greater than yourself, a thin place comes to you. Jason Hawk Harris knows; he’s been living in one for the last five years. Written from start to finish as one continuous artistic statement, the set draws on Harris’ extensive background in classical music to create a work of beauty, pain, and catharsis. Blurring the lines between country, gospel, soul, and chamber folk, the songs that comprise Thin Places are deeply personal, staring down loss, self-destruction, and recovery with unflinching honesty.
Adam Hawley – Escape [Reissue/2020] LP (A-Train/MBF)
Seven #1 hits. 50+ dates per year. Adam’s first two albums stormed up the charts in unprecedented fashion. In 2016, Adam was named both Smooth Jazz News and JazzTrax Debut Artist of the Year. Adam has also been a guitarist to the stars, appearing with a who’s who list of artists in a wide variety of genres. Credits include Dave Koz, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Culbertson, Natalie Cole, Brian McKnight, and American Idol to name just a few. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California and currently teaches at Musician’s Institute, Chaffey College, and Saddleback College.
Madeline Hawthorne – Boots LP (Hawthorne)
Co-produced by Brad Parsons and Fruition’s Tyler Thompson, Boots marks the solo debut from critically acclaimed Montana singer/songwriter Madeline Hawthorne, who steps into the spotlight here with equal parts grit and charm. Boots is a work of profound reflection and self-discovery, reckoning with evolution and independence while facing down the pressures of modern womanhood with unflinching honesty and steadfast resilience. The songs here are bold and ambitious, captured live in the studio with minimal overdubs, resulting in a raw, rousing collection that blurs the lines between roots, country, and soul as it transforms pain into beauty and doubt into hope.
Hella – Hold Your Horse Is [Reissue/2002] LP (5RC)
Limited gold color vinyl pressing. On their debut Hold Your Horse Is, Hella’s style started to transform, organically. Zach was pushing the envelope rhythmically, and Spencer began to simultaneously play both rhythm and melody on the same instrument.
Willie Henderson and The Soul Explosions – Funky Chicken [Reissue/1970] LP (Org Music)
Funky Chicken is the 1970 album by Willie Henderson and the Soul Explosions. As evident by the name, it is infinitely danceable from the moment you press play. The band’s potent blend of soul and bayou funk makes for a very exuberant sounding record, where the grooves are endless.
Hi-Tek Music – Beatbox Studios (1995 MPC 60II) LP (Hi-Tek Music)
After 25 years of living his dream as one of hip hop’s most respected producers, Hi-Tek is digging back into his roots with a brand-new trio of instrumental vinyl LPs in 2023. Beatbox Studios (1995 MPC 60II) is the first of the series, each featuring a selection of restored and remastered beats, carefully chosen from an archive of DAT tapes.
Hyro The Hero – Bound For Glory LP (Better Noise Music)
Coke bottle green colorway. “The failures I’ve faced along the way are scars that heal and teach lessons. Sometimes you may have to go through fires, climb mountains, go face to face with enemies and maybe even leap tall buildings in a single bound. But somehow you keep going no matter what difficulties may arise because a fire inside is the energy that drives you, and a voice inside keeps letting you know that you’re Bound For Glory. My album is that voice and that fire is the music on this record.”
Damir Imamović – The World And All That It Holds LP (Smithsonian Folkways)
Released in May on CD – now available on vinyl. New release from Bosnian traditional musician and composer Damir Imamović. The Sarajevo-based singer and guitar player has dedicated his career to performing the music of his homeland and sharing its rich, enchanting melodies and stories with audiences worldwide and educating listeners on its vibrant history.
Inu – Don’t Eat Food! [Reissue/1981] LP (Mesh Key)
High-octane tour-de-force by legendary post-punk group, Inu. Widely considered in Japan to be one of the all-time greatest punk records, 1981’s Don’t Eat Food! remains shockingly unknown to the rest of the world.
Jpegmafia – Scaring The Hoes LP (Many Hats Endeavor)
White colorway. After teasing the project for over a year, Jpegmafia and Danny Brown release their debut collaborative album, Scaring The Hoes.
King Canyon – King Canyon LP (Mixto Music)
Eric Krasno is a two-time Grammy-winning guitarist, musician and producer best known for his work with Soulive, Lettuce, Tedeschi Trucks Band & Pretty Lights. Krasno has been nominated for a Grammy seven times for Best Blues Album, Best Contemporary Blues, Best R&B, and Best Electronic Album. Otis McDonald is a producer/multi-instrumentalist best known for his copyright free music released exclusively through the YouTube audio library. Combined they form King Canyon, blending their unique styles into an infectious groove filled project with healthy doses of R&B/soul and funk.
Kool Keith – Mr. Controller LP (Junkadelic)
Kool Keith has long been hailed as hip-hop’s greatest eccentric. Over the course of a career stretching back to the mid-’80s, he’s perfected a singular style of abstract yet deadly precise rhyming that often focuses on subjects such as science fiction, hardcore pornography, and a distrust for the music industry. His sprawling discography includes numerous collaborations and aliases, with some of the most acclaimed including Dr. Octagon and Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis & Tashan Dorrsett. Keith’s latest LP Mr. Controller entirely produced by Junkaz Lou is yet another work of art.
Kramer & Friends – Rings Of Saturn 6×7” (Shimmy Disc)
“In 2022, the pandemic seemed to be receding to the point where artists could work together again, literally side by side. So, as a kind of ‘follow-up’ to my Joyful Noise 2020 Artist-in-Residence box set, I revisited the notion of a limited-edition vinyl box celebrating the joys of collaboration. I thought about it for a good long while, and eventually, it felt good. I then put the idea under a microscope and found that it felt even better when I minimized the project to six 33rpm EPs on 7″ vinyl. The borderless landscapes of audio art, tempered by the imaginations of the artists I chose to work with, then cast against the myriad infinities of mysteries betwixt those ageless, spinning rings… those rings that seem to sing, “… listen to us… ”
Kurious and Cut Beetlez – Monkeyman LP (Weaponize)
A brilliant 11-track collaborative LP between US rapper Kurious (Jorge) and Finnish DJ and producer duo Cut Beetles (HP Lovescratch and DJ J-Man. The often-high-octane album transcends old flavors and new styles, and effortlessly carries features from Ceaz Da God, Yahzeed The Divine, and Homeboy Sandman.
Laufey – Typical Of Me LP (Laufey LLC)
Gold colorway of Laufey’s 2021 release with updated cover & expanded insert. Laufey is a Los Angeles-based singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose jazz songs are about young love and self-discovery. Raised between Reykjavik and Washington, D.C. with annual visits to Beijing, the Icelandic-Chinese artist grew up playing cello as well as piano and became hooked on the jazz standards of Ella Fitzgerald after digging through her father’s record collection. Typical Of Me is Laufey’s debut EP including her breakout single “Street by Street”.
Liars – WIXIW [Reissue/2012] LP+MP3 (Mute)
WIXIW is the next album to be released in the Liars’ limited edition recycled color vinyl reissue series. Initially released in 2012, WIXIW is Liars’ sixth full-length album as a band (Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross). It somehow provided a summation of Liars’ work preceding the record, whilst also providing a complete break from anything that had been heard from the band.
Lissie – Back To Forever [Reissue/2013] LP (Lionboy)
Limited pink color vinyl pressing of the second studio album by singer-songwriter Lissie, originally released in 2013.
The Joe Marcinek Band – 5 LP (Vintage League Music)
The Joe Marcinek Band is equal parts Chicago blues, New Orleans funk, Grateful Dead psychedelia, and jazz fusion. A unique blend of musical virtuosity, 5 captures the groove, excitement, and energy of Marcinek’s acclaimed live shows. The album features incredible guitar playing by Marcinek coupled with infectious Hammond organ playing from Robert Walter (Greyboy AllStars), a tight rhythm section, and stellar horns.
Jackie McLean – Demon’s Dance [Reissue/1970] LP (Blue Note)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series vinyl reissue. Jackie McLean’s music weaved in and out of the avant-garde throughout the 1960s with the brilliant 1963 inside-out dates One Step Beyond and Destination… Out!, eventually leading to full-throated free jazz of the 1967 dates New And Old Gospel (featuring Ornette Coleman on trumpet) and ‘Bout Soul. Demon’s Dance, which was recorded in December 1967, found the alto saxophonist maintaining a decidedly post-bop edge with a spirited quintet comprised of trumpeter Woody Shaw, pianist LaMont Johnson, bassist Scott Holt, and drummer Jack DeJohnette.
Meat Puppets – In A Car [Reissue/1981] 7” (Megaforce)
Meat Puppets – Camp Songs LP (Megaforce)
In A Car is the Meat Puppets’ first recording. It was originally issued on L.A. art collective/record label World Imitation records as a 5-track 7” EP. Camp Songs is a new live album from the Too High To Die era, 1991-95. “Back in those days, the Puppets were at peak powers,” says drummer Derrick Bostrom. “We played constantly in support of a hit album, so we got way out there.”
Meeco & DJ Access – We Run Shit LP (New Def)
Meeco and DJ Access have been active in the music business for decades (Meeco working as a producer, and Access rocking stages across the world as a DJ as well as running his own hip-hop label New Def). On We Run Shit, they join forces as a production team. Combining their long-standing experience, their different musical influences, and their common love for hip-hop, they have created a masterwork that not only pays tribute to the golden age of hip-hop but provides a classic boom-bap sound updated with a modern touch.
Mac Miller – GO:OD AM [Reissue/2015] 2xLP (WB)
Mac Miller – The Divine Feminine [Reissue/2016] 2xLP (WB)
Mac Miller – Swimming [Reissue/2018] 2xLP (WB)
Mac Miller – Circles [Reissue/2020] 2xLP (WB)
Mac Miller – NPR Music – Tiny Desk Concert LP (WB)
Multiple new colorways – including indie store exclusive variants. Mac Miller’s Swimming marked a pivotal point in the late artist’s career. His devotion to constant sonic exploration and artistic reinvention had already been well-documented prior to the album’s release – the quantum leap from his Billboard chart-topping debut Blue Slide Park to his sophomore album Watching Movies With The Sound Off, his tour de force as a producer on his 2014 mixtape Faces and ability to direct a full band on 2016’s The Divine Feminine were evidence of his steadfast commitment to growth in his craft. Yet upon its release, Swimming was immediately understood by both his fans and critics alike as the high-water mark of his career: an album that perfectly showcased the musical chops he had developed vocally and instrumentally over the course of a decade. This understanding was reinforced when, just three days after the album’s release, NPR Music published a Tiny Desk Concert of Miller and band performing live.
Memphis Minnie – The Rough Guide To Memphis Minnie – Queen Of The Country Blues LP+MP3 (World Music Network)
Released last year on CD – now available on vinyl. Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues. This classic selection of songs is taken from her first prodigious burst of creativity when she recorded with her then-husband Kansas Joe McCoy.
Mercyful Fate – In The Shadows [Reissue/1993] LP (Metal Blade)
Mercyful Fate – Time [Reissue/1994] LP (Metal Blade)
Mercyful Fate – Into The Unknown [Reissue/1996] LP (Metal Blade)
Mercyful Fate – 9 [Reissue/1999] LP (Metal Blade)
New colorways of four albums by the Danish metal band fronted by King Diamond.
Mudhoney – Superfuzz Bigmuff [Reissue/1988] LP (Sub Pop)
35th Anniversary yellow colorway. In 1988, Mudhoney followed their instant-classic debut single “Touch Me I’m Sick” with Superfuzz Bigmuff, a six-song EP so overflowing with chaotic rock energy it warped thousands of minds and inspired countless guitarists to immediately search for the titular fuzz pedals.
Herbie Nichols – Herbie Nichols Trio [Reissue/1956] LP (Blue Note)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series vinyl reissue. Herbie Nichols was one of the most original pianists and composers in jazz history. Blue Note founder Alfred Lion considered him to be as unique and important a voice as Thelonious Monk, another singular talent who Lion was the first to record a few years before he signed Nichols in 1955. Little-known during his lifetime, recognition has begun to grow in recent decades for Nichols’ incredibly hip, angular compositions, each of which were miniature marvels built with their own sturdy inner logic.
Otep – Hydra [Reissue/2013] 2xLP (Craft Recordings)
Otep’s sixth studio album, Hydra, is a concept record based on a novel by frontwoman Otep Shamaya, titled None Shall Sleep.
Pale Saints – In Ribbons [Reissue/1992] LP/2xLP (4AD)
Vinyl reissue of the UK shoegaze rock band’s sophomore album. [A deluxe double-LP version includes a bonus LP of rarities.]
The Pandoras – It’s About Time [Reissue/1984] LP (Voxx)
Translucent purple colorway. Produced by legendary rock historian and Bomp! label founder Greg Shaw, the Los Angeles all-female combo delivered a neo-‘60s garage punk classic with 1984’s It’s About Time.
Polvo – Exploded Drawing [Reissue/1996] 2xLP (Touch & Go)
Polvo – Shapes [Reissue/1997] LP (Touch & Go)
Two new colorways. Originally released in April 1996, Exploded Drawing was generally received as Polvo’s White Album, the moment when the band finally kicked off its shoes, cracked the studio windows, and unleashed a long suite of songs showcasing the band’s true range. On Shapes, Polvo stretch out in their guitar army postures and play some rock.
Primal Fear – Code Red 2xLP (Atomic Fire)
Recently released on CD – now available on orange color vinyl. New album from the German power metal band.
Pseudo Slang x Pawcut – What The Neighbors —–? 2xLP (Baby Steps)
Somethin’ brand new is crackin’ from Pseudo Slang x Pawcut, joined by some bonafide creative beasts on this long-play album of the jazz-esque, underground hip hop variety: What The Neighbors — ?.
Quannic – Kenopsia LP (deadAir/Many Hats Endeavor)
Quannnic is a non-binary shoegaze/rock artist. Influenced by artists such as Deftones and Nirvana, Quannnic seamlessly modernizes sonic aspects of ‘90s rock for today’s listener.
Josh Ritter – The Beast In Its Tracks [Reissue/2013] LP+MP3 (Pytheas Recordings)
Josh Ritter – Sermon On The Rocks [Reissue/2015] LP+MP3 (Pytheas Recordings)
‘Purple rain’ and salmon (respectively) colorways of the 2013 and 2015 albums by the acclaimed singer-songwriter, newly remastered and optimized for vinyl.
The Rolling Stones – England’s Newest Hit Makers [Reissue/1964] 2xLP (Abkco)
180gm 2xLP vinyl reissue of The Rolling Stone’s debut album. With Beatlemania and the British Invasion in full swing, the Rolling Stones were announced as “England’s Newest Hit Makers”. Their debut album was released to coincide with their arrival in New York on June 1, 1964, where they began their first US tour.
Alanna Royale – Trouble Is LP (Soul Step)
White colorway. For fans of Amy Winehouse, Lady Wray, and The Monophonics, Trouble Is is steeped in the sounds of the incredible R&B artists that have came before her.
Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels [Reissue/2013] 2xLP (Seeker Music Group)
Double split-colored vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket. Hip-hop’s preeminent collaboration between veteran rhyme-slayers El-P and Killer Mike have gone from a whim-driven underground rap project to a worldwide sensation since the release of their 2013 debut Run The Jewels. Mixing the industrial grime of New York City with the vibrant bounce of the dirty South, they forge hip-hop’s future while adhering to the core tenets of its bedrock: gymnastic displays of skills, incendiary political rhetoric, merciless braggadocio, battle-honed assholery, R-rated punchlines, and a back-and-forth that brings the interplay of the shell-toe Adidas era screaming into our contemporary nightmare.
The Shadow Ring – City Lights [Reissue/1993] LP (Blank Forms)
The Shadow Ring – Put The Music In Its Coffin [Reissue/1994] LP (Blank Forms)
Recorded and self-released by The Shadow Ring’s own Dry Leaf Discs in 1993, City Lights is the debut record of the then duo Graham Lambkin and Darren Harris-an assured arrival statement teeming with stripling angst and ambition. On a recently acquired secondhand guitar, Lambkin plays repetitive, brooding licks that form the record’s backbone, weaving in and out of sync with Harris’s free-form percussion and the pair’s sing-song poetry. The group’s sophomore record Put The Music In Its Coffin is a more sinister, saturnine affair than City Lights.
Frankie Stein And His Ghouls – Shock Terror Fear [Reissue/1965] LP (Real Gone Music)
Frankie Stein And His Ghouls – Ghoul Music [Reissue/1965] LP (Real Gone Music)
Limited green colorways. After years of visiting graveyards, combing through haunted houses, and pursuing dead ends, Real Gone Music finally tracked down the rights to the legendary Frankie Stein and His Ghouls series.
Stone Temple Pilots – Thank You [Reissue/2003] 2xLP (Atlantic)
This compilation from 2003 includes the band’s biggest hits, including “Vasoline””Plush”, “Interstate Love Song”, and “Creep” amongst many other classics. Etched D-side. A limited-edition blue colorway is available.]
Talking Heads – Little Creatures [Reissue/1985] LP (Rhino)
Talking Heads – True Stories [Reissue/1986] LP (Rhino)
Vinyl reissues – including blue and red (respectively) colorways – of the influential rock band’s sixth and seventh albums.
Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers – I Love You LP (Domestic La La)
Limited cloudy clear w/ black splatter colorway. Demonstrating their evolution across an impressive string of releases and performances around the country since their 2019 debut, Teen Jesus And the Jean Teasers embrace 2023 with the release of their highly anticipated debut studio record, I Love You. Their first collection of material since 2022’s Pretty Good For A Girl Band EP, this debut album combines the band’s formative experiences with a renewed and refocused creative direction.
Timber Timbre – Lovage LP (Timber Timbre)
New album by Taylor Kirk, Toronto, Canada based musician who has happily worked as a producer since the last album, Sincerely, Future Pollution (2017). Now with Lovage there is new music of his own, which proves that Kirk has not only refined his working methods, but also skillfully combines different influences. [CD version due October 20.]
Tomahawk – Anonymous [Reissue/2007] LP (Ipecac)
Tomahawk – Oddfellows [Reissue/2013] LP (Ipecac)
Two new colorways: opaque tan and radioactive yellow, respectively of the experimental rock band’s third and fourth albums. Tomahawk formed in 2000 when Fantômas, Mr. Bungle and Faith No More singer Mike Patton and The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison started swapping tapes with the intention of collaborating.
Toro y Moi – Sandhills 12” (Dead Oceans)
Toro y Moi’s Sandhills is both a tender love letter to Chaz Bear’s hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, and a poignant, bittersweet acceptance that one can never really go back home. Recalling Sufjan’s Seven Swans or Karen O’s soundtrack work for Where The Wild Things Are, these loping folk-pop songs are themselves a sort of Saturn return, reminiscent of Bear’s first handmade CD-Rs as Toro y Moi. Bear gave them out to friends in the earliest days of the moniker, the releases stuffed in the Case Logic visor of their cars, and each listen brings a little more of that detail to life: the mall after which Sandhills is named; the teenaged friends spending aimless hours there, full of big ennui and bigger dreams; the late-capitalist decline and empty big box stores of Sandhills today.
Various Artists – Birg Crown Vaults Vol. 3: Holy Hive LP (Big Crown)
Big Crown Vaults Vol. 3: Holy Hive digs into the treasure trove of unreleased recordings and pulls some that never saw their way to vinyl and in all honesty, this is not even half of what is in there. These recordings were made during their two album sessions largely, some were recorded before they even signed to the Big Crown label. [A limited-edition gray colorway is available.]
Various Artists – Eccentric Boogie LP (Numero)
“The only boogie record you’ll ever need to own.” [A limited-edition frosted blue colorway is available.]
Various Artists – Novo! Mais! Melhor! – Beleza Tropical 2 (Compiled By David Byrne) [Reissue/1998] LP (Luaka Bop)
25th anniversary first-time vinyl pressing. ” Rap, sampling, psychedelia, new and no-wave, funk and punk are routinely swallowed up and mixed with a myriad of Brazilian styles—the swing of samba, the pounding massed drums of Bloco Afro, the dance grooves of axé. The result is so transcendent, so full of life, that it counters the negativity of all the shit that’s going down, to paraphrase the Isleys. The music fights the power.” – David Byrne
Will Wood and The Tapeworms – Everything Is A Lot [Reissue/2015] 2xLP (Say-10)
Will Wood – Camp Here & There [2022] LP (Say-10)
“The 28-year-old New Jersey native’s music is famously hard to pin down. His last record, 2020’s The Normal Album, changes styles from one song to the next, spanning the gamut from cabaret to rock to doo-wop. Previous albums, Everything Is A Lot (2015) and SELF-iSH (2016) — released under the stage name Will Wood and The Tapeworms — boast influences from klezmer, Latin and Middle Eastern music. In the early days of his career, Wood was known for his frenetic, high-energy live performances and elusive, often unpredictable public persona.” – Catlin Hsu, Washing Square News
Yes – Yessingles LP (Rhino)
A brand-new singles compilation featuring the legendary prog rock band’s A-side singles for the first time on vinyl. Includes: “Roundabout”, “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Starship Trooper: Life Seeker” and more. [A limited-edition yellow/orange/black splatter colorway is available.]
ZZ Top – The Best Of ZZ Top [Reissue/1977] LP (Rhino)
Vinyl reissue of the first ZZ Top compilation featuring hits from their first six albums. Includes: “La Grange”, “Tush” and “Just Got Paid”. [A limited-edition translucent blue colorway is available.]
Cassettes:
Lil Peep – Hellboy (Death Note Music, LLC)
Recorded in Los Angeles in less than two months with a close-knit group of producers, Hellboy became Lil Peep’s breakthrough mixtape upon its initial release on September 25, 2016. He was just nineteen years old. Hellboy made waves in underground circles for its gritty vocals and sampling of classic guitar riffs and remains a fan favorite seven years later.
Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) (WB)
Reigning from Atlanta, GA, vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims masterfully blends genres from pop, soul, hip-hop, to R&B. Throughout the last four years, Teddy has spent countless hours honing his craft by writing original music and solidifying who he is as an artist. His remarkable debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) is a transformative record that pushes boundaries, inviting listeners to come along on his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. With his soul-stirring voice and heartfelt lyrics, Teddy delivers an intimate and cathartic experience, delving into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of life.
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