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New Release Round-Up 10-04-24
Moon Music, the highly anticipated tenth album from Coldplay lands on October 4 2024.
Moon Music, which was produced by Max Martin, is available to pre-order everywhere now.
In tandem with Coldplay’s ground-breaking sustainability measures on their current tour - which has so far produced 59% less CO2e emissions than their previous stadium tour - the band have gone to great lengths to make the physical release of Moon Music as sustainable as possible.
This will be the world's first album released as a 140g EcoRecord rPET LP, with each copy containing nine recycled PET-plastic bottles recovered from post-consumer waste. This will prevent the manufacture of more than 25 metric tonnes of virgin plastic, and provide an 85% reduction in manufacturing process CO2 emissions/kg compared to traditional 140g vinyl.
Additionally, the band have collaborated with long-time partners The Ocean Cleanup to create an additional format: the Notebook Edition EcoRecord rPET LP. The rPET for this edition comprises 70% river plastic, intercepted by The Ocean Cleanup from the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala, and prevented from reaching the Gulf of Honduras and the Atlantic Ocean.
The CD editions of Moon Music will be the world’s first to be released on EcoCD, created from 90% recycled polycarbonate,sourced from post-consumer waste streams. This will provide at least a 78% CO2/kg emission reduction, and avoid the manufacture of more than five metric tonnes of virgin plastic.
In an effort to reduce waste, the first edition run of Moon Music(both EcoRecord rPET LP and EcoCD) will be strictly limited and produced at a higher specification than any future editions. All First Edition EcoRecord rPET LP products will be individually numbered.
FINNEAS - For Cryin' Out Loud! - OYOY, Inc.
Multiple GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, FINNEAS returns with ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ his second studio album. FINNEAS’ self-produced solo album was born out of a series of live studio sessions in Los Angeles, bringing together some of his closest friends and peers into one room. In contrast to his debut album OPTIMIST which featured instrumentals written and performed solely by the artist himself, For Cryin’ Out Loud! sees FINNEAS expand his creative horizons to a classic studio/band environment, freeing FINNEAS and ultimately resulting in his most uplifting and raw body of work to date. For Cryin’ Out Loud! follows the release of his sister Billie Eilish’s third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT which has further cemented him as one of the most critically acclaimed, award-winning producers and songwriters of his generation.
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit - Live from the Ryman, Vol. 2 -
Southeastern Records
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit follow up 2018's Live from the Ryman with a second volume of live recordings from their annual residency at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Live from the Ryman Vol. 2 features favorites from Weathervanes and Reunions recorded in 202 & 2023 as well as "The Last Song I Will Write" (2019) and a cover of Tom Petty's "Room at the Top" (2017).
Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix, Cast of Joker: Folie a Deux - Joker: Folie a Deux (Music From The Motion Picture) - Warner Records/Interscope Record
Official soundtrack to accompany Joker: Folie a Deux, one of the most anticipated films of a generation. Produced by Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Jason Ruder and executive produced by Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Randall Poster, & George Drakoulias
Booker Little - Booker Little 4 & Max Roach (Blue Note Tone Poet) - Blue Note Records
Memphis-born trumpeter Booker Little was a bright light of the jazz world who died tragically young at age 23. A prodigiously talented hornman as well as a composer, Little first came to prominence as a member of Max Roach’s band which he joined in 1956 after the death of Clifford Brown, another trumpet great gone far too soon. Little only made a handful of albums as a leader during his brief career including his astounding debut Booker Little 4 & Max Roach recorded in 1958 for United Artists when he was just 20 years old. The full breadth of Little’s artistry leaps out of the grooves with his brilliant tone, astonishing technique, and inventive lines matched by Roach’s fiery drums throughout this engaging set that also featured George Coleman on tenor saxophone, Tommy Flanagan on piano, and Art Davis on bass. The album opens with Miles Davis’ “Milestones” and includes the standards “Sweet and Lovely” and a stunning version of “Moonlight Becomes You,” but the album’s centerpiece is the trio of Little originals: “Rounder’s Mood,” “Dungeon Waltz,” and “Jewel’s Tempo.”
Donald Byrd - Kofi (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Drawn from two sessions recorded in December 1969 and December 1970, and not first released until 1995, Kofi found Donald Byrd in the early stages of his transformation from top-notch hard bop trumpeter to fusion pioneer. Byrd had already begun to move away from a pure hard bop sound with his album Fancy Free in the Spring of 1969, and the two Kofi sessions straddled the recording of his adventurous fusion album Electric Byrd. The first Kofi session subtly explored a new realm of sounds on Byrd’s originals “Kofi” and “Fufu” with producer Duke Pearson’s electric piano shimmering underneath textured arrangements featuring Lew Tabackin on flute and tenor saxophone, Frank Foster on tenor saxophone, William Campbell on trombone, Ron Carter on acoustic bass, Bob Cranshaw on electric bass, and Airto Moreira on drums. The following 1970 session produced two more vibey Byrd originals—“Perpetual Love” and “Elmina”—adding Wally Richardson on guitar and Mickey Roker on drums with Moreira playing percussion along with Dom Um Romão.
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Bolt Thrower - Realms of Chaos [RSD Essentials Yellow & Black LP]
October Drift - Blame The Young [Indie exclusive tri-colour ]
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Sophie - Future Classic [Indie Exclusive Clear 2LP]
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Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue - [2 LP]
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AC/DC - Live At River Plate (50th Anniversary)
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Telenova - Time Is A Flower [Colored Vinyl]
Fernandez, Alejandro - Te Llevo En La Sangre (Deluxe Edition) [2 LP]
Draco Rosa - Reflejos De Lo Eterno [Canary Yellow LP]
Tara Lily - Speak In The Dark [LP]
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New Release Round-Up 09-27-24
Billy Strings - Highway Prayers - Reprise
BILLY STRINGS Highway Prayers Modern bluegrass superstar Billy Strings has announced Highway Prayers, his first studio release since his 2022 father-son team-up LP Me/And/Dad and his first solo studio collection since 2021's Renewal. The 20-track LP, co-produced by Billy Strings and Jon Brion, is due out on September 2024.
Various Artists - Bridgerton Season Three (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) - Capitol Records
Double wedding ring gold colored vinyl LP pressing. As the Bridgerton franchise returns for it's highly anticipated third season, prepare to be swept away once again by it's unique musical touch. Season 3 will captivate viewers worldwide with a fresh blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance. In Season 3, acclaimed composer Kris Bowers orchestrates a stunning original score, with covers ranging from Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" and BTS's "Dynamite" to the #1 Global Viral Spotify Hit, "Give Me Everything" by Pitbull covered by Archer March.
Common & Pete Rock - The Auditorium Vol. 1 - Loma Vista Recordings
Legendary hip-hop figures Common and Pete Rock showcase their evolved prowess in their debut collaboration, "The Auditorium, Vol. 1." Despite years apart, their synergy is palpable. Pete's groundbreaking production, blending intricate harmonies, and Common's multifaceted artistry shine through. Their meticulous process births 15 tracks that blend nostalgia with innovation. With cameos from Jennifer Hudson and De La Soul's Posdnuos, each element is carefully curated, resulting in a timeless masterpiece. This album not only celebrates their individual growth but also sets the stage for future volumes.
Luke Bryan - Mind Of A Country Boy - Capitol Nashville
Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is releasing a brand-new album, Mind of a Country Boy, featuring 14 tracks including his latest single, “Love you, Miss you, Mean It.” “This song was special from the first time I heard it,” said Luke. “I knew it would resonate. It’s about young love and that whole process of trying to make relationships work through the on-again and off-again cycles. My wife and I went through that journey during college, and I know a lot of people out there have too.” During his career Luke has performed for more than 14 million fans inclusive of his numerous headline tours, “Crash My Playa,” “Luke Bryan: VEGAS” and “Farm Tour.”
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Bolt Thrower - Realms of Chaos [RSD Essentials Yellow & Black LP]
October Drift - Blame The Young [Indie exclusive tri-colour ]
Mal Waldron with Eric Dolphy and Booker Ervin - The Quest (Original Jazz Classics Series) [LP]
Bring Me The Horizon - POST HUMAN: NEX GEN [2 LP]
Ezra Collective - Dance, No One's Watching [Deluxe 2 LP]
Michelle - Songs About You Specifically [Clear Vinyl] (Red)
JD McPherson - Nite Owls [Indie Exclusive Blue, Black and White Splatter Signed LP]
Dizzy Gillespie - Live in Chester 1957 [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Orange & Blue 2 LP]
The Montclairs - Dreaming Out of Season [RSD Essential Indie Exclusive Half White & Half Blue]
Christian Lee Hutson - Paradise Pop. 10 [Indie Exclusive DUCKYYELLOW LP]
Sophie - Future Classic [Indie Exclusive Clear 2LP]
Hector Lavoe - De Ti Depende (It's Up To You) [LP]
Marlowe, Dylan - Mid-Twenties Crisis
Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue - [2 LP]
Daughtry - Shock To They System (Part 1)
AC/DC - Flick Of The Switch (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Fly On The Wall (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Blow Up Your Video (50th Anniversary) [Colored Vinyl] (Gol)
AC/DC - Black Ice (50th Anniversary)
AC/DC - Live At River Plate (50th Anniversary)
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Telenova - Time Is A Flower [Colored Vinyl]
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Tara Lily - Speak In The Dark [LP]
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New Release Round-Up 09-20-24
Chappell Roan - The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess (Anniversary Edition) - Island
Bold pop hooks, sex positivity, honest songwriting and a heavy dose of glitter make up the world of Chappell Roan, the next multi-faceted force in pop music. A technicolor celebration of self-discovery and transformation, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess tracks Chappell’s cinematic journey of falling in queer love for the first time, while embracing all the messy and imperfect moments in-between. Penned by Chappell Roan alongside Dan Nigro. Anniversary Edition 2 LP set on 180g peach color vinyl in gatefold jacket with embossed die-cut O-card and Mylar glitter star inserts. Limited Edition.
Katy Perry - 143 - Capitol Records
143 IS A PARTY AND EVERYONE IS INVITED! Katy Perry has officially launched an exciting new era with the long awaited sixth studio album “143”. Katy set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of love as a throughline message. The result is a sexy, fearless, return to form for the multifaceted musician with an album jam packed with the empowering, sexy, & provocative pop anthems you’ve come to love. This is an album with a lot of heart and a lot of BPM. Get ready to pop off!
Keith Urban - HIGH - Capitol Nashville
Four-time GRAMMY Award-winner and three-time Entertainer of the Year recipient Keith Urban releases his 11th studio album, HIGH, on Capitol Nashville Records. The brand-new collection of 11 songs, includes “GO HOME W U” (with Lainey Wilson), “CHUCK TAYLORS,” and the hit single “MESSED UP AS ME.” It showcases Urban’s extraordinary talents as a vocalist, virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and collaborator.
Paul McCartney - Japanese SHM-CD Exports - PAUL MCCARTNEY CATLG
These replica mini LP papersleeve SHM-CD [Super High Material CD]'s, manufactured in Japan, includes a miniature Linda McCartney Polaroid poster, inner-sleeve, obi strip and white booklet featuring Japanese translations of the lyrics. 2010 remaster.
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Hippo Campus - Flood [Indie Exclusive Clear Galaxy 2 LP]
Charlotte Wessels - The Obsession [LP]
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Depeche Mode - Spirit - The 12inch Singles [Boxset]
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JP Harris - Jp Harris Is A Trash Fire [Clear Vinyl]
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New Release Round-Up 09-13-24
Josh Turner - This Country Music Thing - MCA Nashville
This Country Music Thing is Josh Turner's 10th studio album and first new music since his 2017 album, Deep South. Produced by Kenny Greenberg, it features 11 tracks - including the new single, "Heatin' Things Up," which was released in April. Josh will remain on tour throughout the rest of 2024 previewing songs from his new album.
Jack White - No Name - Third Man Records
Jack White announced the official release of his acclaimed 2024 album, No Name, following it's clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations where customers were slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags. With the surprise unveiling of No Name, fans proved that the rumblings of something mysterious can grow into the beautiful experience of a community sharing the excitement and energy of music and art. Third Man is thrilled to bring this music and mission to a wider audience with the announcement of the wide black vinyl release.
Suki Waterhouse - Memoir Of A Sparklemuffin - Sub Pop
Suki Waterhouse’s music sounds like a collage of her inspirations, experiences, and emotions stitched together by honeyed vocal delivery, bright-eyed melodies, and evocative storytelling. It doubles as a mirror image of her life as a consummate creative, artist, actress, model, and mother, yet it also breaks the glass to unveil raw truth. She leans on an ever-evolving sonic palette to convey what she’s feeling—whether it be folky Americana, nineties alternative, turn-of-the-century indie, or handcrafted otherworldly pop. You’ll hear Suki’s longing in a swooning chorus, fearlessness in a crunchy chord, elation in a danceable waltz, and wonder in a soft coo befitting of a lullaby. She faithfully followed a lifelong passion for music to her 2022 full-length debut, I Can’t Let Go. Adorned by “Moves” and “Melrose Meltdown,” it incited widespread critical applause from Variety, Nylon, NME, The Line of Best Fit, and more. Between headlining shows and touring with Father John Misty, “Good Looking” surged online, generating nearly a billion streams, going RIAA platinum, and paving the way for theMilk Teeth EP. Simultaneously, she absorbed inspiration from a season of change earmarked by unforgettable moments a la gracing the stage of Lollapalooza 2023, performing on multiple continents, becoming a mom, and closing out the Gobi Tent at Coachella in 2024. Everything just set the stage for the gold-certified songstress to assert herself as a versatile, vibrant, and vital presence on her 2024 double-LP, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin.
Dexter Gordon - Go! (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition) - Blue Note Records
By the time he recorded GO! in 1962, Dexter Gordon had already lived several lifetimes in jazz. He was among the first to adapt the language of bebop to the tenor saxophone in the 1940s, but after a decade in which personal troubles limited his output, he signed with Blue Note in 1961 and began a run of essential albums that marked a rebirth for the tenor giant. Featuring a quartet with Sonny Clark on piano, Butch Warren on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums, GO! was a showcase of Gordon’s limitless creativity on hard-swinging numbers like his great tune “Cheese Cake” and a sure-footed version of “Love for Sale,” as well as his peerless artistry on ballads as evidenced on stunning takes of the standards “I Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry” and “Where Are You.”
Horace Silver - Song For My Father (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition) - Blue Note Records
A decade into his recording career, pianist Horace Silver made the album that would endure as the crown jewel of a catalog that boasts numerous hard bop classics. Song for My Father captured the transition of his quintet with two tracks taken from an October 1963 session with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Roy Brooks. A year later Silver entered Van Gelder Studio again with a new band featuring Carmell Jones, Joe Henderson, Teddy Smith, and Roger Humphries for a session that yielded four more cuts including what would become his signature tune, “Song for My Father,” a dedication to his father that was inspired by both his Cape Verdean heritage and the music Silver had heard on a recent trip to Brazil.
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New Release Round-Up 09-06-24
George Strait - Cowboys and Dreamers - MCA Nashville
George Strait's latest album, Cowboys and Dreamers, is his first new music since 2019. This new collection features 13 songs and includes a duet with Chris Stapleton. George is currently on his sold-out stadium tour through summer 2024. This will be his 31st album on MCA Nashville. George Strait is the unambiguous King of Country Music, having sold more than 105 million albums (and counting) while earning more than 60 major entertainment industry awards, as well as countless nominations, and becoming the only act in history to have a Top 10 hit every year for over three decades.
Sarah Kinsley - Escaper - Verve Forecast
Sarah Kinsley’s debut album Escaper is a vibrant, bold and beautiful body of work written solely by this left-field singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Modest Jazz Trio - Good Friday Blues (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Recorded in the wee hours of Good Friday 1960, this charming and impromptu Pacific Jazz session captured the easygoing alchemy of The Modest Jazz Trio featuring Jim Hall on guitar, Red Mitchell on piano, and Red Kelly on bass. Good Friday Blues would be the trio's sole album, a sublimely swinging date that did indeed begin with the modest expectations of capturing a single track for a blues anthology that Richard Bock was producing. But the vibe was right, the trio was inspired, the music flowed, and by morning they had laid down six tracks including a pair of originals by Mitchell and renditions of songbook standards including "Willow Weep For Me," "I Remember You," and "I Was Doin' Alright." The drum-less setting allows Hall's gorgeous, subtle tone and melodic flow to shine while Mitchell-who was primarily known as a bassist-surprises with his impressive piano chops, and Kelly provides a sturdy base.
Jackie Mclean - Let Freedom Ring (Blue Note Tone Poet Series) - Blue Note Records
Jackie McLean’s 1962 album Let Freedom Ring reflected the change in the air of the early ‘60s: both the musical freedoms being explored by the emergent avant-garde movement and the social freedoms sought by the ascendent civil rights movement. This four-song set featuring the alto saxophonist with Walter Davis Jr. on piano, Herbie Lewis on bass, and Billy Higgins on drums melds the bluesy language of hard bop with the bristling energy of The New Thing. McLean’s emotive horn wails, shrieks, and soothes as the quartet moves through three striking McLean originals: “Melody For Melonae” (dedicated to his daughter), “Rene” (dedicated to his son), and “Omega” (dedicated to his mother). A plaintive rendition of the Bud Powell ballad “I’ll Keep Loving You” rounds out the date.
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