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Brighton duo Lambrini Girls punch you square in the face on their debut full-length album, Who Let the Dogs Out . Homophobia, gentrification, misogynistic fuckboys…no issue is off limits from the Girls' aural attack. Singer-guitarist Phoebe Lunny wails, the gigantic bass of Lilly Macieira fills every inch of space, and the queer punk energy is off the charts. “Cuntology 101” is an ANTHEM. Be careful, the Lambrini Girls may melt your speakers. More

Genre: Rock

Violet [Violet Vinyl] (LP)

L.S. Dunes

Alt-rock supergroup L.S. Dunes has returned with their sophomore album, Violet , but there’s no slump to be found. The emo outfit, consisting of members of My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria, Circa Survive, and Thursday, hang a left turn into post-hardcore territory, and deliver a hard-hitting hunk of impassioned rock. Guitarist Travis Stever (Coheed and Cambria) attests that “ Violet is a sonic journey into the depths of every band member of L.S. Dunes.” More

Genre: Rock

Requiem (LP)

keshi

Houston pop phenom Keshi marks a triumphant return with the stunning Requiem . Conceived in part as a tribute to a fallen friend and collaborator, Keshi lets raw emotion guide his songs. On tracks like “Soft Spot” and “Euphoria,” his style drifts further away from his earlier lo-fi sound in favor of a more exquisite production. Don’t miss this one. More

Genre: Rock

Aspiral (CD)

Epica

The Dutch symphonic metal band Epica leans into the drama and atmospherics to tremendous effect on their ninth studio album, Aspiral . The single "T.I.M.E." is cinematic and thunderous with singer Simone Simons' gorgeous vocals rising angelically over it all. "Cross The Divide" picks up the energy, surging ahead with those signature double kick drums and fist pump-inducing guitar. These are anthemic, thrilling songs that just might make your morning commute feel like a fantasy adventure. More

Genre: Underground Metal

Fake Moon (CD)

cleopatrick

Fake Moon , the second studio album by Toronto duo cleopatrick, is a lo-fi, melancholy affair, which makes it an intriguing departure from their grunge-heavy debut. Sludgey, dreamy guitar sounds and distant, disaffected vocals are the theme here, and the mood sinks in its teeth from the start with slow-building tracks "Heat Death" and "Bad Guy." But elsewhere, tracks like "Big Machine" and "Chew" offer stronger melodies with subtle hooks, lending some interesting dynamics to this introspective, late-night vibe record. More

Genre: Rock

100% Sahara Guitar (LP)

Etran De L'Aïr

The Nigerian rock band Etran de L'Air pull no punches on their third album, 100% Sahara Guitar , recording in a professional studio for the first time. The three brothers in the band trade off on instruments, giving their Saharan rock a distinctive flair. Songs like "Ighre Massina" and "Amidinine" are gorgeously intricate, melodic, propulsive tracks that are irresistible for dancing. Powerful grooves drive "Imouha" which hails back to Tuareg rock legends Tinariwen. The overall sound here is joyful and energetic. More

Genre: World

The Heart Of Saturday Night [50th Anniversary Raspberry Beret Color Vinyl] (LP)

Tom Waits

Tom Waits' 1974 second studio album, The Heart of Saturday Night , marks its 50th anniversary with this lovely reissue. An album inspired by Jack Kerouac, the Great American songbook, jazz clubs, piano bars, love and lust, it gave us classics like the swooning title track and the bluesy "New Coat of Paint" - songs filled with rich imagery and world-weary romanticism. Waits fans who mostly know him for his later, gravel-throated avant-garde stylings might be surprised by this more romantic side of the idiosyncratic artist. For everyone else, it's simply a good time to revisit a classic. More

Genre: Rock

Growing Pains (LP)

Trousdale

Los Angeles trio Trousdale have released their second album, Growing Pains , to the delight of their growing fanbase. It's an eclectic set of folk/pop and pop tunes that shows off the three vocalists' complementary voices. The title track is an uplifting and soulful '70s-influenced pop number. "Secondhand Smoke" is a folk song with a slight country twang, while "Want Me Back" is a ballad reminiscent of pop vocal groups like Wilson Phillips. More

Genre: Country

Short N' Sweet [Deluxe Bright Azure Color Vinyl] (LP)

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy-winning album Short N' Sweet received the deluxe treatment with additional bonus tracks including "Please Please Please" featuring Dolly Parton! The songs on Short N' Sweet are glossy-cool, sugar rush-addictive, and pure fun. Carpenter writes total earworms with a bit of winking humor, tracks that just make you happy to be alive. More

Genre: Rock

Ace Of Spades [50th Anniversary Blue/White Vinyl] (LP)

Motörhead

Motorhead’s Ace of Spades is truly a legendary, game-changing slice of hard rock perfection. Igniting generations of music fans with its speaker-destroying riffs, ear-shredding volume, and indomitable speed and style, it was a record that pushed boundaries and changed the musical landscape forever. 50 years later, nothing is harder, faster, and louder than this influential album. Honoring the 50th anniversary, this classic album is now available on colored vinyl, with the half speed masters created from the original tapes. More

Genre: Rock

Paid In Memories (LP)

Jessie Reyez

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez’s third album showcases her fearless lyricism and emotive performances. Reyez touches on themes of selfless love, power, and confidence, while delivering soulful verses that transcend genre. Includes features from Ari Lennox, Big Sean, Lil Wayne, and more. More

Genre: Soul

Apple Cores (CD)

James Brandon Lewis

The latest full-length album from tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis is Informed by the rhythms and textures of hip-hop and funk while remaining rooted in jazz. Apple Cores was recorded with Chad Taylor (drums/mbira) and Josh Werner (bass/guitar) over the course of two intense and entirely improvised sessions. This album further cements Lewis as one of the most provocative and prolific musical voices out there today. More

Genre: Jazz

Big Ugly (CD)

Fust

Fust’s Big Ugly delivers their explosive, yet sincere, form of southern fried guitar rock in a big, big way. The songs move from beer-fisted radio country to elegiac drones to deconstructed ballads, all with the intimacy of a novel. This album is a story cycle, following the tough-skinned characters who inhabit the small town of Big Ugly as they find meaning in their banal surroundings, where the mystical and the tawdry are two sides of every coin. More

Genre: Country

White Roses, My God [Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Alan Sparhawk

Former Low frontman Alan Sparhawk faces grief head-on on his second solo album - his first since the death of his wife and bandmate Mimi Parker. Written with a synthesizer and a voice pitch effect that he bought for his children, the album is an intriguingly sparse and DIY electronic affair. Human melodies peek shyly through an unsettling maze of inhuman sounds, as if Sparhawk is still learning how to feel again. "Not the 1" is a standout, pretty track, with its distorted vocal melody floating gently over clattering sounds and murky synths. More

Genre: Rock

Mirror Starts Moving Without Me [Crystal Clear Vinyl] (LP)

Pom Pom Squad

Pom Pom Squad’s transformative sophomore album bridges the gritty snarl of the Brooklyn band’s post-grunge rock roots with a dark pop sound that suits them well. Frontperson Mia Berrin helms this journey towards a refreshing introspective new chapter for the band. More

Genre: Rock

Adagio [Pink Vinyl] (LP)

Stella

For Stella Chronopoulou's fifth studio album, the Greek singer/songwriter decided to sing in her native language for the first time on two tracks. That extra touch of authenticity elevates this distinctive artist's sophisticated pop, as evidenced on the infectiously groovy "Omorfo Mou." The title track is lush and laidback with tropical percussion, and "Baby Brazil feat. Las Palabras" (Rafael Cohen of !!!) leans into a Sade vibe, especially on the smooth vocals. More

Genre: Rock

Black Light/White Noise (CD)

Smith/Kotzen

Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Winery Dogs’ Richie Kotzen team up again as Smith/Kotzen for their atmospheric, ambitious, and diverse second album, Black Light / White Noise . Expect stratospheric guitar solos and bluesy vocals with soulful touches, intricate playing, beautiful songwriting, and plenty of original style. More

Genre: Rock

Bare Bones Vol. II: Other Tunes & Arrangements (LP)

Jerry Garcia, David Grisman

The second installment in the Bare Bones collection captures the magic of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman's spontaneous musical reunion. This volume features unreleased recordings, including original versions of songs that became staples of their repertoire, and the very first spontaneous duo recording captured in Grisman's home studio. More

Genre: Rock

Bare Bones Vol. III: Alternate Takes (LP)

Jerry Garcia, David Grisman

The third and final album in the Bare Bones collection offers an intimate look into the musical exploration of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, featuring alternate takes of their duo recordings. Free from deadlines and full of inspiration, they revisit songs across multiple sessions, discovering new possibilities with each take. More

Genre: Rock

A Requiem (CD)

Penelope Trappes

Penelope Trappes' fifth studio album is a tour de force of haunting, ambient, Gothic soundscapes. Her meditative vocals and dark drones of cello wrap themselves around the minimalist, clattering percussion on "Platinum." "Sleep" is ominous and evocative, incorporating subtle elements of distortion and static into its pulses of vocals and strings. "Red Dove" features darkly uplifting synths and hushed vocals, as if cautiously hopeful but with a warning. It's a heavily atmospheric set, unsettling and fascinating from beginning to end. More

Genre: Electronic-Dance

Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham

Jerry Garcia, David Grisman

Jerry Garcia, David Grisman

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