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Dawes does it again. Oh Brother is warm and grounded, packed with easy-to-love tracks that run the gamut from ultra catchy, country-inflected rock to downbeat, moody ballads. The band explores the everyday anxiety and uplift of being alive in 2024 — at times with a tongue firmly planted in cheek, at others with a darker, more contemplative approach. This is an album that'll make you laugh out loud at Kanye references, relate to the longing for a good house party, and marvel at the strange journey of getting older, but not necessarily wiser. Oh Brother will hit all the right notes for fans, and should win over some new ones, too. More

Genre: Rock

Born Again (LP)

Danger Mouse & Jemini

Finally, Born Again , the lost 2004 album from rapper Jemini and legendary producer Danger Mouse, has seen the light of day. Lush production and hard-hitting beats from Danger Mouse, combined with dynamic rhymes from Jemini are the peanut butter and jelly of this hidden jewel of an album – a perfect pairing. No frills, no guest features, just a very dynamic duo putting lightning in a bottle, and twenty years later we got the release it deserves. More

Genre: Hip Hop

the 8th cumming (CD)

cumgirl8

Provocative post-punk band Cumgirl8 make their long-awaited album debut with The 8th Cumming . Synth-wave and industrial influences buoy the band’s lyrics on cyberfeminism, technology, the future, and the relationship between machines and humankind. Kicking off with the upbeat, spacey “Karma Police,” the album delivers strong melodies in a delightfully experimental, irreverent setting. More

Genre: Rock

A Forsaken Lover's Plea [Bottle Green Vinyl] (LP)

Chuck Strangers

Pro Era collective rapper/producer Chuck Strangers delivers his second solo album, featuring guest turns by The Alchemist, Joey Bada$$, Erick the Architect, Obii Say, and Remy Banks. The atmosphere here harkens back to the ‘90s without sounding outdated or derivative. With subtle, minimalist backgrounds, he offers introspective lyrics on topics like love, New York, and hip-hop itself. More

Genre: Hip Hop

Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 [Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Bryan Ferry

The first solo career retrospective for the dapper Roxy Music frontman includes favorite tracks from his extensive catalog plus rarities, covers, outtakes, B-sides, and more. It also features a new track that is a collaboration with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: A funky, electro song called “Star” feat. Amelia Barratt. The covers include his 1973 New Wave-y take on Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall” and an elegant new cover of Dylan’s “She Belongs To Me.” It’s the perfect collection for fans of the consummate singer/songwriter. More

Genre: Rock

Planet Rock - The Album (LP)

Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force

Take a trip back to the '80s and the birth of hip-hop, and you'll find Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force there at the beginning. The release of Planet Rock and its creative use of Kraftwerk samples and electro grooves made it one of the foundational pillars of hip-hop. Almost four decades later, Planet Rock is celebrated with a fresh remaster and reissue. More

Genre: Hip Hop

Woodland (CD)

Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

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

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

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

Cutouts (CD)

The Smile

The latest outing from The Smile will get under your skin. Cutouts is haunting and compelling, with some melodic flourishes and vocal lines that'll leave you breathless. The songs simmer with the pent-up intensity that bubbles beneath the surface of this enjoyably unpredictable listen. At times the vibe is moody, atmospheric, devastatingly beautiful. At others, the band leans into motorik, tightly-wound melodies and percussion that'll sweep listeners up into a frenetic, dynamic mirror of contemporary 24/7 culture. The members of The Smile all have impeccable track records for creating affecting, unforgettable songs and Cutouts ranks among their best. More

Genre: Rock

Gillian Welch, David Rawlings

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