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Serving as a celebration of their 10-year history and a look ahead to their next era, Flatland Forever is Flatland Cavalry’s essential album. It features 15+ reissues of the band’s fan-favorite tracks from acclaimed releases Come May, Humble Folks, Homeland Insecurity, Welcome To Countryland, Songs To Keep You Warm, and Wandering Star – as well as 4 previously-unheard new songs. The album showcases Flatland’s signature range of breadth of ability – with heart-wrenching ballads, uptempo jams, timeless songwriting, and rich musicianship.
Presenting Unreal Unearth Unending, Hozier’s collection of songs from the sessions behind his chart-topping 2023 album Unreal Unearth. The Deluxe Version contains all tracks released around the album from 2022-2024 including the 16 original album tracks plus 10 songs never-before pressed on vinyl including the global smash hit “Too Sweet” and a previously unreleased new track “Hymn To Virgil.” Available December 6 on 3 “Tooth White” colored LPs in an expanded trifold package plus 2 printed 12”x12” inserts featuring drawings by Andrew Hozier-Byrne.
Childish Gambino - Atavista - Vinyl 2 LP
For years, Childish Gambino's Atavista hid in plain sight. When he released an unfinished version of the record on March 15, 2020, it spent just 12 hours on his website before he pulled it down. Reappearing on streaming a week later as 3.15.20, the project brought up almost as many questions as sparkling neo-soul anthems, which still sounded slicker than the average as raw cuts titled after timestamps.
Atavista is an ode to impermanence, never more directly than over the glimmering guitar of "Time" with Grande. ("One thing's for certain, baby/We're running out of time," they harmonize on the chorus.) But in Gambino's capable hands, Atavista also slows down to enjoy the view, the sonic equivalent of a luxe leather-interior BMW cruising an open California highway. "I did what I wanted to," he revels on closing track "Final Church." Atavista took many shapes over the years to reach a final form. In each warm refrain, tight sequence, and carefully chosen collaborator, Gambino demonstrates why some things are worth waiting for.
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Medicine at Midnight is the new album from Foo Fighters, and packs nine new songs into a tight-ass 37 minutes. This collection includes the smoldering new single, “Shame Shame.” Medicine at Midnight is produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, and is the band’s 10th album.
Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, and Rami Jaffee.
Often revered as one of the most important debut albums of all time, Weezer’s “blue” album celebrates 30 years with a 1-LP color vinyl
edition exclusive for indie music stores.
Across 6CDs, Elvis Costello: King of America & Other Realms traces his musical travels from Hollywood – where the King Of America album was recorded in 1986 – to a brand new take on “Brilliant Mistake” cut in Cape Fear early in 2024, via Costello’s recording adventures in New Orleans, Oxford and Clarksdale, Mississippi, Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee and guided by Costello’s own 35-page essay which includes numerous rare and never-before seen photos.
The collection is anchored by CD1: a new 2024 remaster of the album King Of America from the original master tapes.
CD2 collects the solo demos from 1985 including six performances from the unheard Red Bus Studios session with radically different lyrical drafts, shedding new light on the intention of key songs from the King Of America album.
CD3 is a never heard before 17-song concert recorded on January 27, 1987 at The Royal Albert Hall in London in the company of James Burton, Jim Keltner, Jerry Scheff, Benmont Tench & T-Bone Wolk.
Newly mixed from multitrack tapes – and featuring live renditions of several King Of America titles – Costello is also heard performing songs by Waylon Jennings, Arthur Alexander, Allen Toussaint, Sonny Boy Williamson, Mose Allison, Ray Charles, Jesse Winchester, Dave Bartholomew and Buddy Holly. A truly great American songbook.
The set closes with a 3CD digest of Costello’s studio recordings, previously unreleased demos, outtakes & live recordings from this wild and wonderfully odd odyssey.
After 16 years, THE CURE is back with their 14th studio album, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. Songs from the record were previewed during their 90-date, 33-country ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour for more than 1.3 million people to overwhelming fan and critical acclaim. Speaking about, “Alone,” the opening track on the album, Robert Smith says, “It’s the track that unlocked the record; as soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song and I felt the whole album come into focus... that was the moment when I knew the song – and the album – were real.” Robert Smith created the sleeve concept and Andy Vella, a longtime Cure collaborator, handled the album’s art and design. The cover art features ‘Bagatelle,’ a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat.
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Phantogram
Sink Memory Of A Day
Neon GoldBuy Now Known for their genre-defying sound, Phantogram once again push boundaries with a mesmerizing blend of dark psychedelia, electronic pop and hard-hitting beats, exploring themes of nostalgia and memories. Featuring the hypnotic lead singles "Come Alive" and "All A Mystery," co-produced by Grammy-winner John Hill. The Armoires
Octoberland
Big Stir RecordsBuy Now A kaleidoscopic pop adventure is maybe the most apt way to describe Octoberland – every song a twist of that colorful cylinder and each sharing a whole new aspect to The Armoires’ rich palette of songwriting and virulence. It’s bold, diverse and bewitching; the kind of release the sun and joy of life come out for. Jon Batiste
Beethoven Blues
VerveBuy Now Reimagining the transcendent works of Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It’s a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry, bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey. Caroline Shaw
Leonardo da Vinci (Original Score)
NonesuchBuy Now The original score for Ken Burns’ new documentary adds crucial connective tissue to areas where the record of Leonardo’s life is thin and it’s possible to briefly lose his trail. Shaw’s music—joyful, daring, at times transcendent, and wholly unique—seems to speak directly to Leonardo, a seeking soul who, 500 years after his death, can come across as strikingly modern. St. Vincent
Todos Nacen Gritando
St. VincentBuy Now With Todos Nacen Gritando, St. Vincent delivers a fully Spanish language version of her self-produced album. Inspired by passionate singalongs at her shows in Mexico, Spain, and South America, Todos Nacen Gritando answers the question: If they can sing along in a 2nd or 3rd language, why can’t I meet them halfway? Halsey
The Great Impersonator
ColumbiaBuy Now Halsey’s The Great Impersonator reimagines her career throughout the decades, displaying a conceptual artist at the top of her game. It’s a masterclass in honesty as Halsey deftly wields the enticements of pop, all the while exploring ageless issues regarding self, suffering, and the pursuit of wholeness. Benjamin Tod
Shooting Star
Lost Dog Street BandBuy Now Shooting Star is one of Tod’s boldest statement yet—a defiant stand against the Nashville establishment, wrapped in the timeless sounds of honky-tonk. Tod brings his life experiences and musical influences into the mix, crafting what could be considered a “True Country Album” in defiance of the mainstream. Amythyst Kiah
Still + Bright
RounderBuy Now Featuring Billy Strings, SG Goodman and Avi Kaplan, Kiah offers a darkly cinematic twist. With its sonic palette encompassing everything from fuzzed-out guitars and industrial-leaning beats to gilded pedal steel and Kiah’s exquisitely graceful banjo work, Still + Bright fully affirms her as an artist of both daring originality and uncompromising depth. Flat Black
Dark Side of the Brain
FearlessBuy Now Former Five Finger Death Punch lead guitarist Jason Hook marches on with his new project, continuing with his well-established brand of guitar-centric hard rock and metal. Dark Side… is an absolute rager, with thunderous, headbanger-worthy rhythms and thick guitars alongside strong, melodic and catchy choruses. Amyl and The Sniffers
Cartoon Darkness
Virgin Music InternationalBuy Now Cartoon Darkness stretches from classic punk to the glammy strut of hit single "U Should Not Be Doing That" to the stormy balladry of "Big Dreams" to pugnacious punk of "Jerkin." It’s their most diverse release yet. The Sniffers are back and back with a vengeance - bigger, brighter, smarter and sharper in every way. Steve Hill
Hanging On A String
No Label RecordsBuy Now Award-winning Canadian blues rock one-man band Steve Hill imagines his newest album will feel like a concept album, set in a dystopian world where music is the only salvation. The funny thing is that it's not set in the distant future, it's right here and now, and the hero is not a made-up character, it's just Steve doing what he's been doing for decades. Bishop Briggs
Tell My Therapist I’m Fine
Terry Eighteen, Inc.Buy Now Motivated by the need to continue honoring her late sister's spirit, Briggs weaves her loss and grief into life-honoring moments that are buoyant, irreverent and embracing. Tell My Therapist… kicks off with “Mona Lisa On A Mattress” which Briggs shared "is about a messy, sexy, toxic relationship I fell hopelessly into." Brett Eldredge
Merry Christmas (Welcome to the Family)
Warm and Cozy RecordsBuy Now Inspired by family traditions and the warmth that surrounds Christmas, the album, the vinyl version has a Christmas game on the inside of the gatefold with accompanying game pieces and a virtual die, inspiring families everywhere to create a new tradition of a "vinyl + family game night" during the holidays. Featuring duets with Kelly Clarkson and Idarose. Various Artists
Wicked: The Soundtrack
RepublicBuy Now Based on one of the most beloved musicals on stage, the generation-defining film adaptation of Wicked is destined to be the most talked-about film of the holiday season. Starring Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winning Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda. Jimmy Fallon
Holiday Seasoning
RepublicBuy Now A holiday comedy collection of all original songs with collaborations from the biggest superstars on the (snow) globe to enjoy while we rock around the tree. Includes "It Was A... (Masked Christmas)" featuring Ariana Grande & Megan Thee Stallion, "Almost Too Early For Christmas" featuring Dolly Parton, and "Wrap Me Up" featuring Meghan Trainor. Jeremy Zucker/Chelsea Cutler
brent iii
RepublicBuy Now On one level, brent represents the musical union of multi-platinum artists. On another, it’s an ongoing dialogue between two good friends. Love can often be a display of difficulty, hardship and heart-wrenching pain, but Zucker and Cutler bring color and vibrancy to a life that may otherwise feel black and white. Beardfish
Songs For Beating Hearts
Inside Out MusicBuy Now From the dreamy melancholy opening of “Ecotone” and the intricate opulence of five-part sprawl “Out In The Open,” to the prog-friendly 11-minute epic “Beating Hearts,” and the sobering noir of the closing “Torrential Downpour,” Beardfish have not just made their strongest work to date, but also their most emotionally resonant. Gaerea
Coma
Season of MistBuy Now When Gaerea emerged, the masked band came branded with a vision of black metal that was guided not by myths or pagan beliefs but a purging of emotion. With Coma, Gaerea broadens their signature sound by taking it in two seemingly opposed directions with moments of intense atmospheric beauty heightened by blistering heaviness. Bonzie
When I Found The Trap Door
Beevine Records LLCBuy Now When I Found… expands Bonzie’s singular artistry and mines inspiration from such eclectic sources as the psychedelic sci-fi of Satoshi Kon’s Paprika and the elemental folk/blues of guitarist Elizabeth Cotton. It’s an intimate exploration of the often-slippery line between truth and illusion, inviting both illuminating contemplation and absolute pop surrender. Frost*
Life In The Wires
Inside Out MusicBuy Now Life In The Wires may be indulgent and nostalgic, but Frost*’s talents make it both a blast from the past and a breath of fresh air. It’s all the soaring choruses, high octane verses, and instrumental passages with those amazing keyboard and guitar solos you could ever ask for. And then some. Jordana
Lively Premonition
Grand JuryBuy Now “Maybe it’s my LA record,” Jordan Nye says of her Laurel Canyon folk and shimmery yacht rock album. “I can’t pinpoint exactly what affected it, but I do think the sun has its beam on me.” Recorded over the course of a year with close collaborator Emmett Kai, the album owes a debt to Carole King, The Mamas & The Papas and Hall & Oates or Steely Dan. Mandoki Soulmates
A Memory Of Our Future
Inside Out MusicBuy Now This album is not just for fans of prog and jazz rock, but for anyone who appreciates real music. With analog signal processing throughout, from microphone to vinyl pressing, A Memory Of Our Future is an audiophile and socio-political manifesto of precision and passion that can be felt in every note of the opus. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE The Offspring
Supercharged
ConcordBuy Now Following up on the global success of their album Let The Bad Times Roll, legendary So-Cal punk group The Offspring release their 11th album Supercharged. Produced by Bob Rock, the record continues the band's legacy with some of their best songwriting to date and unmatched musical energy. Soccer Mommy
Evergreen
Loma Vista RecordingsBuy Now Sophie Allison is again writing about her life, but life’s different these days: Since 2022's Sometimes, Forever, Allison experienced a profound & personal loss. New songs emerged, unflinching reflections on what she was feeling. She wanted them to sound that way too, as true to the demos as possible. Nothing overindulgent, everything real. Tears for Fears
Songs For A Nervous Planet
ConcordBuy Now Features four new tracks plus live performances of hit songs like “Shout”, “Head Over Heels”, “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Mad World” & more. Spanning all eras of the band from The Hurting to The Tipping Point and beyond, this record takes you on the incomparable sonic journey that is a Tears For Fears live show and their career to date. Dwight Yoakam
Brighter Days
Thirty Tigers / VIA Entertainment Productions, Inc.Buy Now At once timeless and timely, in fact downright cowpunk-tual, Yoakamk’s self-produced Brighter Days blends a modern reverence for the history of country music with the pioneering rock and roll spirit of California. The result creates a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy that captures the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool”. -
New Release Round-Up 11-15-24
George Harrison - Living in the Material World (50th Anniversary) - Dark Horse Records
Living in the Material World, George Harrison’s highly praised 2nd solo album of original music following The Beatles’ 1970 dissolution, recently marked its 50th anniversary. With lyrics underscoring his enduring exploration of spiritual themes, the album resonated deeply with audiences. Just 5 weeks after its May 1973 release, both the LP and its single ‘Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)’ held the top spots simultaneously on the US album and single charts. Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a "pop classic", a work that "stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance." Lovingly overseen by Dhani and Olivia Harrison, Living in the Material World has now been completely remixed from the original tapes for a stunning suite of 50th anniversary releases. Remixed by 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks, the new mix elevates the album with a sonic upgrade, delivering a sound that’s brighter, richer, and more dynamic than ever before.
Linkin Park - From Zero - Warner Records
Before Linkin Park, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what Linkin Park has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.
Cyn - Valley Girl - Unsub Records
‘Valley Girl’ is the debut album from Cyn, the singer songwriter discovered and signed by superstar Katy Perry to her Unsub Records label. Valley Girl features the U.S top 40 radio hit, ‘Drinks’, as well as 11 new tracks of witty, clever and emotional pop perfection.
Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes - Geffen
“Small Changes” is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Michael’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize winning and Grammy Award nominated “KIWANUKA”. “Small Changes” was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed “KIWANUKA” and its equally acclaimed predecessor, “Love & Hate,” and reaffirms his status as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation.
Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection - Motown Records
Stevie Wonder’s The Definitive Collection is now available on vinyl for the first time. This best-selling, 21-track hits compilation features classic after classic. From early gems, including “Fingertips, Pt. 2,” to “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours),” as well as the timeless No. 1 songs, “Superstition,” “You Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “I Wish,” “Overjoyed,” and many more. 2 LP set on standard black vinyl, featuring rare photos, Braille embossing, full track credits and a celebratory essay.
Jon Batiste - Beethoven Blues - Verve
Vinyl LP pressing. 2024 release. 5x Grammy and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste returns with a pure piano album, Beethoven Blues (Batiste Piano Series, Vol. 1). Reimagining the transcendent works of Ludwig van Beethoven, alongside original compositions inspired by Batiste's youth competing in local piano competitions and gigging in the heart of New Orleans, the album extends timeless classics across the genre spectrum. It is a way of paying homage to Beethoven's artistry and bringing it into a singular moment, in true creative partnership with Batiste's artistic work and journey.
Dwight Yoakam - Brighter Days - Via Records
"Brighter days are up ahead," declares Dwight Yoakam on the title track of his new album Brighter Days (Via Records/Thirty Tigers), his first release of new original material in nine years. Written and recorded over the last three years, Brighter Days features 12 brand-new songs written/co-written by Yoakam, as well as two seemingly disparate covers of “Keep On The Sunny Side” by the Carter Family and “Bound Away” by Cake, artfully woven into the same body of work in the unmistakable style that could only be Dwight Yoakam. The infectious lead single “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom),” was written by Yoakam specifically for a collaboration with self-proclaimed Dwight Yoakam superfan, Post Malone. At once timeless and timely, in fact downright cowpunk-tual, Yoakam self-produced Brighter Days, blending a modern reverence for the history of country music with the pioneering rock and roll spirit of California. The result creates a sense of craftsmanship and immediacy that captures the quintessential Dwight Yoakam “cool” that has separated the two-time Grammy winner from his country contemporaries since the start of his legendary career. As usual, Yoakam’s lyrics throughout the album are both deceivingly effortless and poignant. Brighter Days was mixed by world-class engineer Chris Lord-Alge and is slated for release Nov 15, 2024.
Shawn Mendes - Shawn - Island
SHAWN MENDES / SHAWN [Wood Ring LP] Shawn Mendes' new self-titled album was written and recorded over the past two years by Mendes, across many sessions and locations, alongside a small group of collaborators, including Scott Harris, Mike Sabath, Eddie Benjamin, Nate Mercereau, Ethan Gruska, Amy Allen, and Chris Thile. As his fifth studio album, it is Shawn at his most intimate and honest. Available on "wood ring" color vinyl in gatefold jacket with poster included. Limited Edition. EXPLICIT
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