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The Aces – Under My Influence CD/LP (Red Bull)

The Aces’ music is universally relatable and yet deeply personal, showcasing a confidence only time and true friendship can bring. the band has opened for 5 Seconds Of Summer, headlined its own tour, and spent a countless number of hours documenting everything in-between (and after) into music. “These songs are truly the stories of our lives. Under My Influence means so many things to us, but above all, it means unapologetically becoming who you are.” [Indie store exclusive red and black splatter colored vinyl pressing also available.]

Fionna Apple – Fetch The Bolt Cutters CD/2xLP (Epic)

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and alt-rock icon Fiona Apple returns with her first album in nearly eight years. Following up 2012’s The Idler Wheel, the raw and percussion-heavy Fetch The Bolt Cutters has earned instant acclaim as one of the best records of the 2020 and some of the finest work of her career. It takes its name from a line in the British police procedural The Fall spoken by star Gillian Anderson, but Apple explains that, “Really, what it’s about is not being afraid to speak.” She produced the adventurous 13-track collection herself and recorded it at her Venice Beach, CA home studio with drummer Amy Aileen Wood, bassist Sebastian Steinberg, guitarist Davíd Garza and Cara Delevingne singing harmonies. Biting yet buoyant, Fiona’s elastic turns of phrase are supported by intoxicating melodic hooks throughout with visceral tracks like “I Want You to Love Me”, “Shameika” and “Fetch The Bolt Cutters” serving as standouts. “Fetch The Bolt Cutters is a strange and exceptional record, even within the context of an uncommon career…whimsical and hardcore at the same time…” – The Guardian

Yaeji – What We Drew LP (XL)

NYC-via-Seoul electronic producer, DJ and vocalist Yaeji releases a new mixtape. What We Drew is titled intentionally; for Yaeji, the title captures the spirit of the project as a whole which she explains, “is so much about friendship, family, gratitude and support – support that I’ve felt, that I’ve given, and that we all share.” Produced entirely by Yaeji over the course of two years, she started writing the music for What We Drew with no specific narrative in mind, each track becoming a snippet of her life, a look into her diary.

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The Jayhawks – XOXO CD/LP (Sham)

XOXO is the eleventh studio release from the Twin Cities based band since the release of their first self-titled and genre defining album in 1986. Featuring writing and lead vocal contributions from all four members, XOXO signals a sharpening of focus for the band, an elevation in understanding of who they are and what they do best. In classic Jayhawks fashion, the songs here mix the influence of American roots music with British invasion and jangly power-pop, but there’s a newfound vitality at play, as well, an invigoration of confidence and energy that could only come with the injection of fresh blood. [Limited indie store exclusive vinyl pressing also available.]

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Gerald Clayton – Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard CD (Blue Note)

Pianist Gerald Clayton makes his Blue Note debut with Happening: Live At The Village Vanguard. An example of musical gambles taken on stage, the exceptional quintet (tenor sax-Walter Smith III, bassist-Joe Sanders, drummer-Marcus Gilmore) deliver dynamic performances at NYC’s legendary venue including four Clayton originals and Billy Strayhorn’s “Take The Coltrane”. He then pares down to a trio for the lively version of Bud Powell’s “Celia” and a stunning rendition of “Body And Soul”.

Sarah Jarosz – World On The Ground LP (Rounder)

Recently released on CD – now available on vinyl. Three-time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz returns with World On The Ground, her first new album in four years. The soulful and gorgeous collection – produced by John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Elvis Costello) and recorded in his Manhattan home studio – follows Jarosz’s Grammy-winning 2016 release Undercurrent. World On The Ground is a collection of stories both real and imagined exploring the tension and inertia of small-town living. Jarosz, a native of Wimberley, TX (pop. 2,626) and current NYC resident, explores the desire for escape set against the ease of staying put. The album is populated by sensitive souls, aimless wanderers, and back-porch daydreamers.

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Black Sabbath – The End: Live From the Genting Arena, Birmingham 2017 3xLP (Eagle Records)

The End is a celebration of Black Sabbath’s final hometown concert at Birmingham’s Genting Arena on February 4, 2017. This unforgettable farewell show from one of the biggest bands in the world marks the closure of a monumental chapter in rock history. With a hit packed set list that includes “Iron Man”, “Paranoid”, “War Pigs” and many more, this 17-track limited colored vinyl set finds the trailblazing band delivering the most emotionally charged show of their career. The End captures a once-in-a-career performance, an essential snapshot of musical history, and a fitting farewell to true innovators and original heavy metal icons, Black Sabbath. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass), with Tommy Clufetos (drums) and Adam Wakeman (keyboards, guitar).

Sparks – A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip CD/2xLP (BMG)

Brothers Ron and Russell Mael aka art-pop outfit Sparks return with their 24^th studio album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Since storming into the charts, minds and airwaves in 1974 with “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us” from their third album Kimono My House, the musically vital pop pioneers have created a unique legacy both on record and in their live performances. A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip follows Sparks’ 2017 album Hippopotamus, an extraordinary record which saw them return to the Top 10 and was universally acclaimed with many critics declaring it to be one of the finest albums of the year and the pinnacle of the band’s career – until now. Includes the bombastic, tongue-in-cheek new single “Self-Effacing.” [Limited colored vinyl pressing also available.]

The Who – Live In Hyde Park 3xLP (Eagle Records)

Filmed and recorded on June 26, 2015 as The Who celebrated their fiftieth anniversary, this stunning show from London’s famous Hyde Park is a triumphant return to their home city. On a glorious summer evening the band delivered a brilliant performance of all their greatest hits in front of a 50,000-strong crowd. With a series of stunning backdrops making full use of the screens surrounding the stage and an exceptional light show, this is a Who concert on a grand scale but as Pete Townshend says at the start of the show, “You’re a long way away…but we will reach you!” He’s absolutely true to his word. Includes thrilling takes on “My Generation”, “Pinball Wizard”, “Baba O’Riley”, “Pictures Of Lily”, “I Can’t Explain”, “You Better You Bet”, “Who Are You”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Join Together”, “The Kids Are Alright”, and “I Can See For Miles”.

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