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What's New 3-15-24

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Interscope

Rolling acoustic guitars, puffy clouds of strings and synth, warm bass punctuations, layered harmonies, moments of Celtic melody and plenty of room for Musgraves’ silvery vocals. On Deeper Well, the songstress surveys her life and priorities, recognizing what feeds her, drains her and even examines the childhood she’s left behind on her way to now.

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Napalm Records

Higher Power strobes with brilliance and fervent energy throughout, succeeding as a real-time journey traversing themes of loss, frustration, betrayal and near defeat while accenting Stapp’s quintessential vocal delivery. It’s 10 unforgettable tracks of radio-ready anthems, introspective ballads, undeniable metal bangers and heavy rock triumphs.

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Interscope

With collaborations with Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Lil Yachty, Tierra has become a force to be reckoned with. On her highly anticipated debut album, World Wide Whack, Tierra collaborates with fellow Philly native, conceptual artist, Alex Da Corte, on the visuals, artwork and creative elements of this album.

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Blue Note

Recorded around Lloyd’s 85th birthday concert, this majestic body of work presents 15 Lloyd originals, new and reimagined. The double-album finds one of the most significant musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries still at the peak of his powers. Featuring legendary saxophonist joined by pianist Jason Moran, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Brian Blade.

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New Release Round-Up 03-15-24

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well - Interscope Records/MCA Nashville

The music on Deeper Well, the seven-time Grammy winner’s fifth album, is almost chimeric. Rolling acoustic guitars, puffy clouds of strings and synth, warm bass punctuations, layered harmonies, moments of Celtic melody and plenty of room on the tracks for Musgraves’ silvery vocals. On the bright, almost folky title track, the 30-something songstress surveys her life and priorities, recognizing what feeds her, drains her and even examines the childhood she’s left behind on her way to now.

Saturn returns, cardinals embody a dead friend, love is given and taken, streets rush by, belongings are packed and old chapters deserted, new love blooms, jade bracelets serve as talismans, deep lessons emerge, small details define everything, the woods are a refuge and New York City serves as the same gleaming beacon as Oz.

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ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Clear LP]

The Dandy Warhols - Rockmaker [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Black & Clear Color-In-Color LP]

Boeckner - Boeckner! [Limited Edition Orange LP]

Firewind - Stand United [Limited Edition Trans Natural/Black Marble LP]

Deadmau5 - > album title goes here < [Transparent Light Blue 2LP]

Noah Kahan - Cape Elizabeth [Aqua 12]

Tierra Whack - WORLD WIDE WHACK [Limited Edition Baby Blue LP]

21 Savage - american dream [2LP]

Muna - Saves The World [LP]

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - Everything I Thought It Was [LP]

Joe Henderson - Power To The People [Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf Series LP]

DRAGONFORCE - Warp Speed Warriors [LP]

Eliza Mclamb - Going Through It [CD]

Scott Stapp - Higher Power [Solid Viola LP]

Alliance - Alliance

Gouge Away - Deep Sage [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Baby Blue / Black Mix LP]

Spoken - Reflection [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Ocean Floor 2 LP]

John Smith - The Living Kind [LP]

Necrophobic - In the Twilight Grey [LP]

Justin Moore - Greatest Hits [Red Smoke LP]

Charles Lloyd - The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow [2 LP]

Barbara Mandrell - Precious Memories: 20 Hymns and Gospel Classics

Pillar - One Love Revolution [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Flaming Orange LP]

CAKE - Pressure Chief [LP]

Coil - Moon's Milk (In Four Phases) [Transparent Orange 3LP]

Bas - We Only Talk About Real Shit When We're Fucked Up [Transparent Red 2 LP]

Brat - Social Grace [White w/ Pink Splatter LP]

Brian Scarborough - We Need The Wind

Shelly Manne & His Men - At The Black Hawk, Vol. 1 [Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series LP]




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For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.

UPCOMING RELEASES

The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations

Fletcher - In Search Of The Antidote - Fletcher/Snapback Entertainment

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Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Waxahatchee - Tigers Blood - Anti

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Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Aoife O'Donovan - All My Friends - Yep Roc Records

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Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Charlie Parr - Little Sun - SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS

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Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Gary Clark Jr. - JPEG RAW - Warner

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What's New 3-8-24

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Republic

Grande is no stranger to the evolution of sound, constantly redefining pop music. With Eternal Sunshine, she's poised to embark on her most ambitious journey yet by plunging headfirst into house music. Collaboration with the legendary Max Martin further assures that her newest will not only feature her signature vocal prowess but also innovative production.

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Capitol/Blue Note

A vibrant and joyous 12-song set that finds Jones singing about feeling free, wanting to dance, making it right, and acceptance of what life brings. It’s the yang to the yin that was Pick Me Up Off The Floor, Jones’ last album released early in the pandemic lockdown of 2020 and foreshadowed many of the dark emotions of that period.

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Lightning Rod Records

Taj adds to his legendary legacy with an extraordinary set recorded at the Tulsa studio best known as the home base of the late, great Leon Russell. The ten songs reach across multiple genres that he has explored in his incomparable career: country blues, reggae, R&B, Cajun, Caribbean, gospel, jazz and Hawaiian slack-key.

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Epic

Fast-paced and heavy but with the traditional feel that has made Judas Priest the 50-year Metal institution they are, Invincible Shield is an album that should delight their army of fans, encourage the curious new wave, and hopefully provide a few new classics on their forthcoming tour.

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Water Tower Music/gamma.

Boasting an ensemble cast like no other - Fantasia's soulful melodies, Taraji B. Henson's emotive depth, Colman Domingo's captivating energy, Danielle Brooks' powerful resonance, H.E.R's contemporary artistry, and Hallie Bailey's radiant vocals promises an auditory experience that's both deeply nostalgic and refreshingly new.

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New Release Round-Up 03-08-24

Nora Jones - Visons

Norah Jones - Visions - Blue Note

Visions is a vibrant and joyous 12-song set that finds Jones singing about feeling free, wanting to dance, making it right, and acceptance of what life brings. It’s the yang to the yin that was Pick Me Up Off The Floor, Jones’ last album of new original songs which was released early in the pandemic lockdown of 2020 and foreshadowed many of the dark emotions of that period. Indie Exclusive "Sun-kissed" Orange Blend LP. Alternate Cover Art.

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STILL LISTENING TO...

Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray For The Riff Raff - The Past Is Still Alive - Nonesuch Records

Hurray for the Riff Raff’s (aka Alynda Segarra, they/them), The Past Is Still Alive, is out now on Nonesuch Records. The record represents a new phase of beginning in Segarra’s lauded evolution as a storyteller. Created during a period filled with grief, when they found inspiration in radical poetry, railroad culture, outsider art, the work of writer Eileen Myles, and the history of activist groups like ACT UP and Gran Fury, discovering a stronger, singular style of writing that felt like a long-awaited revelation.

The album has been featured everywhere from NY Times (including a “primer” which they almost never do) to Vogue, to NPR and today it received an 8.3 Best New Music on Pitchfork. It’s currently got an 88 on metacritic, making it the 3rd best reviewed new release of the year.

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...

Kali Uchis - Red Moon in Venus

Kali Uchis - Red Moon in Venus - Interscope/Geffen Records

We're still loving Kali Uchis' Red Moon In Venus on its one year anniversary on 03/03/24!

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

Bleachers - Bleachers [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Blue 2 LP]

Ariana Grande - eternal sunshine [Alt Cover, Ruby LP]

Kim Gordon - The Collective [LP]

Moor Mother - The Great Bailout [LP]

Judas Priest - Invincible Shield [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red 2LP]

Nothing - Guilty Of Everything: 10 Year Anniversary Edition [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Black Ice LP]

Bolis Pupul - Letter To Yu [LP]

Alice Cooper - Theatre Of Death - Live At Hammersmith 2009 [Red 2LP + DVD + Numbered Ticket]

Luke Grimes - Luke Grimes

Konradsen - Michael’s Book on Bears [LP]

Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band - BRSB [Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Yellow LP]

Myrath - Karma [Transparent Red LP]

Dion - Girl Friends [2 LP]

Various Artists - The Color Purple (Music From And Inspired By) [Purple 3LP]

Chris Rottmayer - Being

Chief Adjuah - Bark Out Thunder Roar Out Lightning [LP]

Azrael Raps Good X The Dirty Sample - Content

TRIAD - TRIAD

MØAA - Jaywalker [Transparent Blood Red LP]

Destruct x DJ Zole - Sharpshooters [LP]

Kill The Light - Death Melodies [LP]

The Rolling Stones - Live At The Wiltern [3 LP]

Xmal Deutschland - Early Singles (1981-1982) [Purple LP]

Anja Huwe - Codes [Oxblood LP]

Joywave - Brain Damage [Picture Disc Vinyl Single]

The Rhythm Method - Peachy [Peach LP]

Claude Bolling - Le Magnifique Pt. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2 LP]

Claude Bolling - Le Magnifique Pt. 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [2 LP]

Eladio Carrion - Sol Maria


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For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section.

UPCOMING RELEASES

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well

Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well - Interscope Records/MCA Nashville


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Now Hear This! – March 2024

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