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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have created an absolute stunner of an album with Woodland . This is some of the most gripping, evocative, and moving Americana in years. Of course, Welch and Rawlings are eminently gifted artists, but perhaps some of the album's power is due to its source of inspiration. Named after the duo's Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, TN where it was recorded, the album is imbued with the deep love, devastation, hope, and renewal that mirrors their experience of rebuilding the studio after it was destroyed in a tornado four years ago. Woodland the album holds the beauty and terror of existence in its tender hands, a record of resilience, belief, and emotional connection in the midst of trying times. More

Genre: Country

People Hear What They See [Cream & Tan Vinyl] (LP)

Oddisee

Fresh, smart, and invigorating, Oddisee's People Hear What They See sounds as vital today as it did when it was first released all the way back in 2012. Oddisee's production is next-level: lush and evocative, sparkling and sensual. His delivery as an MC is irresistible and energetic. This gorgeous album deserves another spin and thankfully, with this top-notch reissue, fans will get another chance. A splendid, sensational record. More

Genre: Hip Hop

Burnout (CD)

BoyWithUke

BoyWithUke's latest album is also planned as his last under the moniker. Burnout finds strength in vulnerability, as Charley Yang gets introspective and open on these genre-hopping, enjoyable songs. "Can You Feel It?" opens with plaintive keys, building a poignant, delicate mood before the percussion kicks in and the anxiety ramps up. "Ghost" is wistful and bittersweet, a love letter to a relationship gone by. Burnout is a beautiful, dynamic album with arrangements that surprise and delight and lyrics that feel oh-so-relatable. More

Genre: Rock

Million Voices Whisper (LP)

Warren Haynes

Allman Brothers guitarist and Gov’t Mule founder Warren Haynes has released his first solo album since 2015. With plenty of blues and soul plus some feel-good jamming, Million Voices Whisper is an emotional, uplifting album. “Go Down Swinging” is a solidly catchy, positive track emphasized by horn blasts and Haynes’ strong, husky vocals. Elsewhere, the bluesy rocker “Day of Reckoning” is an affecting call to arms, reminding listeners of the power of the people. More

Genre: Rock

Trap [2024] (BLU)

When a father who is not quite what he seems (Josh Hartnett) brings his teen daughter (Ariel Donoghue) to see pop-star Lady Raven (Saleka), they discover that the concert is a trap to catch a serial killer known as the Butcher. M. Night Shyamalan delivers a characteristically twisty tale in this psychological thriller. More

Blink Twice [2024] (BLU)

After Frida (Naomi Ackie) and her friend Jess accept an invitation to tech billionaire Slater King's (Channing Tatum) private island, things turn decidedly sinister. The wild partying among his wealthy friends features hallucinogenic and memory-altering drugs in this disturbing psychological thriller directed by Zoë Kravitz. More

slif slaf slof (LP)

Mermaid Chunky

On slif slaf slof , the highly imaginative duo of Freya Tate and Moina Moin deliver a celebration of medieval folk-meets-electronic and experimental music. The two visual artists/musicians incorporate everything from vocal chants and recorders ("céilí") to sparse, trancey beats ("chaperone") to spoken word and murky synths ("frogsporn"). With other highlights like the melancholy, reggae-flavored "tiny gymnast," the album is an eclectic and intriguing listening experience. More

Genre: Rock

Twisters (4K UHD)

Storm chaser Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is still haunted by her last tornado experience, but at the request of a friend, she finds herself back in the field in Oklahoma, facing off with social media star/daredevil Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) as multiple storms descend in this action-packed thrill-ride. More

Sleigher (CD)

Ben Folds

Sleigher is a gift to Ben Folds fans. It's the beloved singer-songwriter's first holiday collection...and it's a milieu that's perfectly suited to Folds' good-natured, mellifluous, cozy voice. These songs feel like a toasty fire to keep the wintry darkness at bay. Folds has spoken about the way Christmas frames the year, serving as a marker of time as we consider the loved ones whose chairs will be empty this year, the little kids who've grown into young adults, and the passages of life in all their bittersweet beauty. He does some unexpected, exquisite covers (no painfully trodden ground here) but mostly felt inspired to write new tracks, resplendent in their relatability, hope, and appreciation for the way the holidays make us take stock of what's really special in our day-to-day lives. More

Genre: Rock, Holiday

What A Relief (CD)

Katie Gavin

Warm, folksy, and wise, Katie Gavin's solo debut What a Relief sees heartbreak as an experience to be lived with and learned from. Gavin, the lead vocalist from MUNA, leans into a different sound here — namely the blend of '90s female-fronted alt-rock and radio country she describes as “Lilith Fair-core." With lyrics that combine fierce independence and courageous vulnerability, you'll hear echoes of indie icons like Ani DiFranco and Fiona Apple, with the freshness and singular perspective Gavin brings to the table. What a Relief does feel like a relief in many ways: this is the type of album that makes you feel like you'll get through your worst days and maybe even look back at them with something like gratitude in the years to come. More

Genre: Rock

Dreamstate (CD)

Kelly Lee Owens

Working through the ending of a relationship through music is not a new theme, but Kelly Lee Owens has turned the exercise into an uplifting, empowering turning point on Dreamstate. Collaborating with The Chemical Brothers, the Welsh artist and producer is releasing her first album for DH2, the electronic-minded label imprint of Dirty Hit. Following a successful multi-country tour supporting Depeche Mode, Owens elevates and expounds upon her previous work, infusing an airy lightness and an occasional string arrangement into a shimmering fusion of electronic bliss. More

Genre: Electronic-Dance

Heavy Lifting (CD)

MC5

Detroit proto-punk trailblazers return with their first album since 1971, Heavy Lifting . While it is the return of a version of the band, it will also prove to be their last, as founder and core member Wayne Kramer passed in 2024, after recording had concluded. While the band is represented primarily by Kramer, original drummer Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson played on two tracks before his passing, also in 2024. Joined by rock royalty like Slash, Vernon Reid, Tom Morello and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, the Motor City 5 hammer down a hard-rockin' bookend to their storied career. More

Genre: Rock

Slipping Away (CD)

Tim Heidecker

im Heidecker's Slipping Away is a warm, inviting, excellent collection of '70s-inspired rock. The songs are homespun and cozy, a lovely container for Heidecker's thoughtful, vulnerable lyrics. The melodies often serve as a contrast to the heavier themes Heidecker explores throughout the album: known as half of the cult fave comedy duo Tim & Eric, these bittersweet, sincere songs aren't afraid to get serious. That's what makes Slipping Away so special. The album blends light and dark, delivering well-crafted, sunny tracks that go straight to the heart. More

Genre: Rock

Like All Before You (CD)

The Voidz

Julian Casablancas continues to evolve his sound on the latest from The Voidz. Like All Before You blends moody post-punk with woozy new wave and retro futurist dance punk. Leaning into his experimental side, Casablancas has created a truly surprising and exciting album, with the songs morphing from New Agey synth soundscapes to Daft Punk-esque vocoder vocals to gloomy goth rock dirges. Like All Before You is dynamic and inventive, exhilarating and astonishing. More

Genre: Rock

Two Way Monologue [White Vinyl] (LP)

Sondre Lerche

With swoon-worthy retro vibes and impossible-not-to-love melodies, Sondre Lerche's Two Way Monologue is a modern classic. Now available on 20th Anniversary Edition white vinyl, this is the album's first vinyl repress in a decade. Each song is excellent, with poignant and affecting lyrics and arrangements that feel like they could've come straight out of the suave 1960s. This new version features four previously unreleased bonus tracks — a huge gift for fans looking to rediscover this eminently talented artist. More

Genre: Rock

No Obligation (CD)

The Linda Lindas

The Linda Lindas prove once again that they are one of the coolest, most rock 'n' roll bands in music today. On No Obligation , the band serves up scathing punk and irresistible power pop, informed by riot grrrl, indie rock, new wave, post-punk, and garage. The Linda Lindas set the tone right out the gate with the title track, a blistering basement punk jam, before somehow seamlessly shifting to a gorgeous yet gritty, droll and catchy mode via "All in My Head." As the album progresses, the energy never stops, with the band joyfully experimenting (and succeeding) with genre after genre. No Obligation is a thoroughly enjoyable, full-speed-ahead odyssey through underground rock 'n' roll. More

Genre: Rock

Octoberland (CD)

The Armoires

The bright, airy pop-laced rock of Burbank indie pop-rockers The Armoires takes you away to Octoberland . Band and Big Stir label founders Christina Bulbenko & Rex Broome are in lockstep, blending accessible rock hooks with a carefree tone, radiant harmonies and playful melodies. Octoberland’s joyful mood is lifted further by the viola of Bulbenko’s daughter Larysa, and the rhythm section of bassist Clifford Ulrich and drummer John Borack adds a Cure-like backbone to the songs that keep the music moving all the way through the album. More

Genre: Rock

The Art Of Letting Go (CD)

Myles Kennedy

Dynamic rocker Myles Kennedy has returned with his third solo album, The Art of Letting Go . Stepping away from his frontman duties with Alter Bridge and Slash, Kennedy ticks the distortion up a few notches, with a distinctly heavier sound than 2021’s Ides of March , while keeping the melody and soaring vocals he is known best for intact. More

Genre: Rock

A Memory Of Our Future (CD)

Mandoki Soulmates

The progressive jazz collective known as Mandoki Soulmates gathers once again to create A Memory of our Future . Formed in 1992 by European musician and producer Leslie Mandoki, the Soulmates are some heavy hitters from progressive, jazz, fusion, and international genres to form a musical coat of many colors. Icons such as Al Di Meola, Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew), Bill Evans, and Jesse Siebenberg (Supertramp), among others, lend their talents to the album. Recorded in analog on Mandoki’s vintage equipment, and live in the studio with the musicians, this one is in a class of its own. More

Genre: Rock

Jonah Yano & The Heavy Loop (LP)

Jonah Yano

The latest from Jonah Yano is a thing of rare beauty. Deeply romantic and incredibly creative, Jonah Yano & The Heavy Loop is a lush, dreamy, intoxicating mix of jazz, soul, rock, ambient, and folk music. Yano's voice is silky sweet and nostalgia-inducing, the sonic equivalent of a rainstreaked autumn day spent gazing wistfully out the window. Regular collaborators Clairo, Helena Deland, and Ouri make guest appearances that add to the dreamy, devastatingly lovely atmosphere. Jonah Yano is a singular talent and this album is exquisite. More

Genre: Electronic-Dance

Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

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