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Chewing The Fat (CD)

Chewing The Fat (CD)

Franc Moody
London duo Ned Franc and Jon Moody revel in soulful, funky electro on their third studio album, Chewing The Fat . Breaking away from some of the glossiness of their previous releases, the new album offers a hardier texture with strong basslines, dreamy synths, and psych-rock flavors. Opening song "Driving... More
Genre: Rock
Cunningham Bird (CD)

Cunningham Bird (CD)

Andrew Bird, Madison Cunningham
Andrew Bird has teamed up again with L.A. singer/songwriter Madison Cunningham for this lovely tribute to the 1973 debut album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, Buckingham Nicks . Covering the album in its entirety, the supremely talented duo lend their own enigmatic touches to such... More
Genre: Rock
What Happened To The Heart? (CD)

What Happened To The Heart? (CD)

Aurora
The Norwegian artist Aurora was inspired to write her fifth studio album by a letter about global warming that was co-written by indigenous activists. Her magical blend of indie pop and disco-pop seems especially suited to such an important topic. "To Be Alright" is a lovely, airy track with a stirring... More
Genre: Rock
Medium Raw (CD)

Medium Raw (CD)

Early James
Birmingham, Alabama's Early James digs into a gritty, sparse sound on his new album, Medium Raw . The production is once again by Dan Auerbach, but whereas most of the songs on his previous albums were co-written, Medium Raw features more solo compositions, and it's a strong set of jangly... More
Genre: Rock
Faux Ever [Crystal Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Faux Ever [Crystal Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Faux Real
After four years of strong singles and EPs, the brothers Elliott and Virgile Arndt, AKA Faux Real, make their album debut with Faux Ever , a collection of infectious electro-pop gems. The songs combine bright synths and hyperactive beats with quirky, talky vocals and wry lyrics, for example on the New... More
Genre: Rock
Blue Sky Sundays (CD)

Blue Sky Sundays (CD)

JD Clayton
Throwback country-rocker JD Clayton follows up his acclaimed 2023 debut with new album, Blue Sky Sundays . The album revels in laidback melodies and '70s soaked vibes, perhaps especially on opening track "Let You Down," which swings in with harmonica and gentle piano chords before digging into a... More
Genre: Country
Portrait of My Heart [Olive Green Vinyl] (LP)

Portrait of My Heart [Olive Green Vinyl] (LP)

SPELLLING
SPELLLING returns with her fourth studio album, the propulsive, dynamic Portrait of My Heart . Chrystia Cabral's unique avant-pop tunes stand out for her emotional vocals and powerful orchestration. She moves from minimalist synth-pop to melodic alt-rock with elements of prog, forging her own... More
Genre: Rock
Little Death Wishes (CD)

Little Death Wishes (CD)

CocoRosie
CocoRosie have been putting out their own distinctive folk-pop fusion for almost twenty years now, creating a legacy of enigmatic, fascinating music. Their eighth album, Little Death Wishes , pays tribute to the complicated lives of women, the struggles of being human, the pains of heartbreak, and more... More
Genre: Rock
Sentient (CD)

Sentient (CD)

Santana
Sentient is a welcome new retrospective by the legendary Carlos Santana. The album features remastered highlights from the multi-Grammy-winning guitarist's career, such as his collaborations with Michael Jackson (the sultry "Whatever Happens") and Miles Davis & Paolo Rustichelli (the... More
Genre: Rock
Lost In Heaven (CD)

Lost In Heaven (CD)

Chase Atlantic
Australian R&B group Chase Atlantic has dropped their fourth studio album Lost In Heaven , featuring strong hooks and heavy trap influences. In contrast to the album title, the lyrics dwell heavily on loneliness, disappointment, and substance abuse, lending a sense of melancholy even to catchy tracks like... More
Genre: Rock
Letters From The Atlantic (CD)

Letters From The Atlantic (CD)

Butcher Brown
Jazz fusion quintet Butcher Brown returns with new album, Letters From The Atlantic , spotlighting many talented female vocalists. That roster features Yaya Bey, Leanor Wolf, Mia Gladstone, Melanie Charles, and Victoria Victoria. "Unwind" feat. Melanie Charles is hypnotic, soulful, and slinky with a... More
Genre: Jazz
For You (LP)

For You (LP)

Yukimi
For You is the debut solo release from Little Dragon's Yukimi. It's quite the sonic evolution. Yukimi's voice is instantly recognizable...the melodies branch out into the worlds of jazz, alternative R&B, electronic, and hip-hop. These vibrant, gorgeous compositions serve as an upbeat counterpoint to Yukimi's... More
Genre: Soul, Electronic-Dance
Dreams On Toast [Orange Vinyl] (LP)

Dreams On Toast [Orange Vinyl] (LP)

The Darkness
The Darkness heard the world was in desperate need of "rock sweet rock," as the band put it. And so they hunkered down, rocked out, and brought us the rollicking, riff-heavy masterpiece that is Dreams on Toast . The band drinks heavily from the overflowing fountains of '70s rock elysium, delivering... More
Genre: Rock
Cross Me Twice (CD)

Cross Me Twice (CD)

Sicksense
Sicksense get epic and emotive on Cross Me Twice . Featuring intense riffs, riveting percussion, and the dual voices of Rob the Ripper and Killer-V, the songs are intensely beautiful and punishingly brutal. Killer-V's poison-sweet vocals soar above the mayhem, while Rob the Ripper growls, raps, and leaves it... More
Genre: Rock
Blood Ties (CD)

Blood Ties (CD)

Ricky Warwick
The new solo album from rock veteran Ricky Warwick is straightforward and heartfelt with catchy melodies and plenty of grit. The Almighty's frontman shows no signs of slowing down or losing that rock n 'roll punch to his voice. "Don't Leave Me In The Dark," which features Lita Ford on guest vocals, is... More
Genre: Rock
Arcadia (CD)

Arcadia (CD)

Alison Krauss & Union Station
After 14 years, Alison Krauss has teamed back up with bluegrass and Americana band Union Station for a lovely new album, Arcadia . Few projects capture such a perfect collaboration of talent and sensibilities, so fans will be delighted by this follow-up to the impeccable Paper Airplane. Album opener... More
Genre: Bluegrass
Dead Channel Sky [Ghostly Green Vinyl] (LP)

Dead Channel Sky [Ghostly Green Vinyl] (LP)

clipping.
On Dead Channel Sky , experimental hip-hop group clipping. has created a riveting futuristic universe, mashing together razor-sharp rhymes and head-bopping beats with cyberpunk and elements of techno, acid house, drum & bass, and more. These thrilling tracks with their bouncing lyrical flow... More
Genre: Hip Hop
Vaxis: Act III: The Father Of Make Believe (CD)

Vaxis: Act III: The Father Of Make Believe (CD)

Coheed And Cambria
Coheed & Cambria's The Father of Make Believe is hard to resist. The guitars are driving, the mood wistful yet winning, the vocals ready to hook straight into your heart. The band deftly blends harder sounds with melodic choruses into tracks that serve up surprise gut punch after gut punch. With moments... More
Genre: Rock
Live At The Greek [Deceptions Color Vinyl] (LP)

Live At The Greek [Deceptions Color Vinyl] (LP)

Jimmy Page, The Black Crowes
The spirit of rock 'n' roll is alive and well on Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes' Live At The Greek . Recorded during a 1999 performance at LA's Greek Theatre as well as at a concert in Long Beach, CA, the album is gritty, epic, and outstanding. This remastered edition features pristine-quality, scorching blues... More
Genre: Rock
Remains To Be Scene (CD)

Remains To Be Scene (CD)

The Seldom Scene
The Seldom Scene are back with their first album since the death of founding member/ banjo player Ben Eldridge. Remains to Be Scene is a feast for the ears, with versions of bluegrass standards and covers of tracks by The Kinks, Bob Dylan, and Jim Croce. From picaresque to plaintive, rollicking to... More
Genre: Country