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New Release Round-Up 02-17-17

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:45:57 +0000

RYAN ADAMS - Prisoner - Blue NoteRecords Ryan Adams' first original studio album since 2014, Prisoner was partly influenced by his divorce from singer Mandy Moore. The album features the singles “Do You Still Love Me", To Be Without You" and "Doomsday". Also available on Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Red Vinyl .

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SON VOLT - Notes Of Blue - Transmit Sound The 10 songs on Notes Of Blue are inspired by the spirit of the blues, but not the standard blues as most know it. The unique and haunting tunings of Mississippi Fred McDowell, Skip James and Nick Drake were all points of exploration for Farrar for the new collection. The album opens with the country soul of Promise the World, followed by Back Against the Wall, a song that could stand alongside the great Son Volt songs of their early albums. However, Notes Of Blue reflects the blues as it resides in the folk tradition, but heavily amplified. The primal stomp of Cherokee St, the frenetic guitar on Static and the raw slide in Sinking Down exude grit and attitude. Conversely, tracks such as The Storm and Cairo and Southern seamlessly meld blues with hypnotic melodies that add a unique balance to Notes of Blue. Also available on Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Vinyl which includes an autographed insert.

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HANNI EL KHATIB - Savage Times - Innovative Leisure Hanni El Khatib's first idea for his Savage Times project was to do something he’d never done before. Instead, he ended up doing... well, everything he’d never done before. He’d be playing new instruments, writing in unfamiliar new ways, opening himself up to an unrelenting stream of ideas and dedicating himself totally to pure musical instinct. And the result? 19 best-of-the-sessions songs, destined for vinyl release as a Limited Edition 10” LP Box Set , as well as the kind of creative revelations that only happen when you quit looking around and start looking ahead. Originally, he’d hoped to explode the lingering idea that he was simply a blues-rock guitar player, but that’s why Savage Times touches on everything from garage rock to punk to disco, hip-hop and even some unexpected solo-guitar self-portraiture. But on the way, he also exploded his own idea of what he could do—even maybe who he was, or would be. Savage Times was an experiment as well as an experience, that touched on some of the most personal, social & political elements to date.

NIKKI LANE - Highway Queen - New WestRecords Nikki Lane's remarkably dazzling third album Highway Queen , sees the young Nashville rebel emerge as one of country and rock’s most gifted songwriters. Produced by Lane and fellow singer-songwriter Jonathan Tyler, and recorded in Denton, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee, Highway Queen is an emotional tour-de-force. Blending potent lyrics, unbridled blues guitars and vintage Sixties country-pop swagger, Lane’s new music will resonate as easily with Black Keys and Lana Del Rey fans as those of Neil Young and Tom Petty. Highway Queen starts with the whiskey-soaked restlessness of “700,000 Rednecks,” a rowdy call to action, and ends on the profoundly raw “Forever Lasts Forever,” where Lane belts freely, mourning a failed marriage – the “lighter shade of skin” left behind from her wedding ring. Lane’s journey to heartbreak takes exquisite turns. “Companion” is pure Everly Brothers’ dreaminess (“I would spend a lifetime/ Playing catch you if I can”). Elsewhere, she goes on a Vegas bender on the rollicking “Jackpot,” fights last-call blues (“Foolish Heart”) and tosses off brazen one-liners at a backroom piano (“Big Mouth”). Lane, a Greenville, South Carolina native, is unique songwriter who didn’t take the traditional country artist path. Her backwoods roots are undercut by her chosen career as a fashion entrepreneur (she’s the owner of vintage clothing boutique High Class Hillbilly) who has lived – and been heartbroken in – Los Angeles, New York and Nashville. So it’s no surprise that her music seamlessly crosses musical genres with lyrics steeped in the doomed perseverance only a true dark horse romantic knows. Lane’s rapid rise in music is thanks to the fervent critical acclaim of her debut record Walk of Shame and 2014’s Dan Auerbach-produced All or Nothin’. With Highway Queen, 2017 is poised to be Lane’s major mainstream breakthrough. "I want to be the highway queen," Lane told Rolling Stone in 2015. "I'm obsessed with trucks, just like every other fucking country singer. But I want to make my own,” she said banging her fists on the table of a chic East Nashville cafe. So as she sings on the title track: place your bets, if you ain’t folding. Also available on Limited Edition Picture Disc Vinyl .

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ALISON KRAUSS - Windy City -Capitol Alison Krauss , the most awarded female artist in GRAMMY history (27 awards including Album of the Year in 2009), releases Windy City . Windy City is a beautifully curated collection of classic songs produced by Nashville Veteran Buddy Cannon. While they span different eras and musical genres, there is a unifying sensibility. Some of the songs are familiar like Gentle On My Mind, a signature song of Glen Campbell's, and You Don t Know Me which was a hit for Eddy Arnold and Ray Charles. Others were lesser known, like Willie Nelson's I Never Cared For You and All Alone Am I, originally recorded by Brenda Lee. JENS LEKMAN - Life Will See You Now -Secretly Canadian Jens Lekman describes his new record, Life Will See You Now , playfully, but also honestly, as "a midlife-crisis disco album; it's an existentialist record, about seeing the consequences of your choices". It's a typical Lekman album in several ways: sly humour is key to its heartfelt nature; it inverts pop's writing norm by making songs with sad concerns sound happy and songs with a happy subject sound sad; and it plays with notions of identity and the self. But, as the title suggests, it also represents a significant move forward, as if across a threshold. It's the more expansive, upbeat sound of a revitalised Lekman, who is just one of many characters in his new stories about the magic and messiness of different kinds of relationships. Also available on Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Orange Vinyl .

ALSO OUT THIS WEEK

CURRENT SINGLES/EPs

The Orwells - Terrible Human Beings Robert Randolph & The Family Band - Got Soul Big Sean - I Decided. Tim Darcy - Saturday Night Novella - Change Of State Tall Tall Trees - Freedays Matt Pryor - Memento Mori Eisley - I'm Only Dreaming WSTR - Red, Green Or Inbetween Evanescence - The Ultimate Collection [6LP Set] Six By Seven - Greatest Hits Strand Of Oaks - Hard Love Grails - Chalice Hymnal The Paperhead - Chew Jethro Tull - Stand Up: Steven Wilson Remix Aquilo - Silhouettes

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Middle Kids - Middle Kids EP Parquet Courts - Captive Of The Sun [Vinyl Single] Majeure - Apex EP [Vinyl] Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - The Pilot Maggie Rogers - Now That The Light Is Fading EP Allah-Las - Autumn Dawn b/w Hereafter [Vinyl Single] Bombadil - Long Life - Single

UPCOMING RELEASES

RHIANNON GIDDENS - Freedom Highway - Nonesuch Freedom Highway , Grammy Award–winner and 2017 Grammy nominee Rhiannon Giddens follow-up to her highly praised debut album Tomorrow Is My Turn, will be released by Nonesuch Records on February 24, 2017. The record includes nine original songs Giddens wrote or co-wrote while she and her band toured after Tomorrow Is My Turn's 2015 release, along with a traditional song and two civil rights-era songs, "Birmingham Sunday" and Staple Singers' well-known "Freedom Highway," from which the album takes its name. Giddens and the band will tour the U.S. in the spring.

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ALL THEM WITCHES - Sleeping Through The War -New West Records Produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Rival Sons) and mixed/engineered by UK-bred young-gun Eddie Spear, All The Witches' Sleeping Through The War is the quartet’s most bold and well-crafted record to date. The album’s creation marks the first time in the band’s history that a record was written before entering the studio. This process allowed for an alignment of the band’s art, desire and time. Convening in Nashville for only six days after a year of relentlessly touring their New West Records debut Dying Surfer Meets His Maker, the band’s spirit coalesced in a rhythm of statement and melody that simply needs to be heard...repeatedly. With the guidance of Cobb and Spear, Sleeping Through The War captures the truest energy of the group, full blast, fun and contemplative. The record was made with volume in mind. Sleeping Through The War is meant to be played loud, cranked up and without reservation. Feel it live through your stereo system or listen to it speak in tongues through your headphones. The sounds are nothing without the songs, and the songs are nothing without the lyrics. This record is a result of constant touring, world travel, overstimulated/divided humanity, and a learning of awareness and compassion.

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LITTLE BIG TOWN - The Breaker - Capitol Nashville Little Big Town announce the release of their seventh studio album, The Breaker (Capitol Records Nashville), available February 24. The album, produced by Jay Joyce, features lead single, Better Man, written by Taylor Swift, and is currently climbing the charts at radio. The Breaker is about letting go of things that break you, it's about the new ground you try and break as a human being and as a musician. Sometimes you're the one that's broken and sometimes you re the breaker, said Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild. It's a sentimental record because we're feeling super grateful for our friends and family and the chance to share the next chapter.

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For more information on these and other releases out this week, check out our New Releases charts by week section and don't forget that many of these titles are also available on vinyl.

Record Store Day 2015

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:54:11 +0000

The Big Day you have all been waiting for is happening this Saturday (April 18th) and we know you are all as excited as we are. As always, there are some great releases this year and if you have not already made your list and etched the artwork in your mind ready for the hunt, you can check out the full list of releases here on our site or of course you can check recordstoreday.com for more details. Note: We have no guarantee over which releases we will have available and how many, but feel free to contact us to see if we have ordered any particular release. Of course Record Store Day is not just about the releases, it is a day to celebrate Independent Record Stores and we hope that you will be joining us for the whole day as we will have lots of great celebrations going on. See you all soon and good luck.

Grammy Winners 2014

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:18:31 +0000

Another year, another Grammy ceremony. With 83 awards in total, 2014 was the biggest year in the ceremony's 56 year history. Daft Punk and Lorde were among the biggest winners, winning five and two awards respectively. The French duo were also amongst the performers as they alongside Pharrell Williams performed their huge track Get Lucky. Other performers included Lorde, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Jay Z, Beyonce, Metallica, Queens Of The Stoneage with Nine Inch Nails and Paul McCartney teamed up with Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear for a rendition of 'Cut Some Slack' from last year's Grohl-fuelled 'Real To Reel: Sound City' Album/Documentary. Here is a rundown of some of the winners for 2014. Record Of The Year: Get Lucky - Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers Album Of The Year: Random Access Memories - Daft Punk

Song Of The year: Royals - Lorde Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Best Pop Solo Performance: Lorde - Royals Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers - Get Lucky Best Pop Vocal Album: Unorthodox Jukebox - Bruno Mars Best Dance/Electronica Album: Random Access Memories - Daft Punk Best Rock Performance: Imagine Dragons - Radioactive Best Metal Performance: Black Sabbath: God Is Dead? Best Rock Song: Cut Me Some Slack - Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear Best Rock Album: Celebration Day - Led Zeppelin Best Alternative Music Album: Modern Vampires Of The City - Vampire Weekend

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On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 04:25:57 +0000

In 1994, The Beatles' Live at the BBC was released to worldwide acclaim - hitting number one in the U.K. and number three in the U.S. and selling more than five million copies within six weeks. Now comes a new companion to The Beatles' first BBC collection, On Air - Live At The BBC Volume 2 On Air's 63 tracks, none of which overlaps with The Beatles' first BBC release, include 37 previously unreleased performances and 23 previously unreleased recordings of in-studio banter and conversation between the band's members and their BBC radio hosts. Also newly remastered for reissue, The Beatles' first Live at the BBC album sounds and looks better than ever. This collection of the group's BBC sessions mixed versions of their hits with a treasure trove of 30 songs The Beatles performed on air but never released on record in the 1960s.

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HANNI EL KHATIB - HEAD IN THE DIRT

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:26:18 +0000

It's easy to blame Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Studios for the sound of Hanni El Khatib's new album "Head in the Dirt," but that's an oversimplification. It's Nashville, the city, the pace, the people, who tell the story. Like Larry Sexton's engines, "Head in the Dirt" is forged from raw elements and a craftsman's eye. It's the deafening roar of a red-line engine, and cool as a cat's purr coasting in third gear. Follow Hanni around Nashville and catch an all the way live performance of "Nobody Move."

PREVIEW AND PURCHASE - HEAD IN THE DIRT

IGGY AND THE STOOGES ARE READY TO DIE!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:37:02 +0000

The 2012 Record Store Day Ambassador has been busy with his Stooges and the result is the new album READY TO DIE , out this week! (Vinyl out on 5/14). New record, new label, same old Iggy. PREVIEW AND PURCHASE

Record Store Day 2013 Release List

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:32:26 +0000

The list is here!!!

Record Store Day 2013 is fast approaching and the pre event excitement level just took itself up a few notches as the list of titles has been officially released in TWO versions: A handy PDF that you can use as a shopping/wish list and a Pull Down menu with more detail and artwork. These are the pieces that will be released on April 20, the sixth annual Record Store Day.

** Please note that not every release will be available at every store as each is a limited quantity release and not every store will be able to get hold of everything they order. We will try our best to get as many titles in as we can**

downloadable pdf | view list on website

*There is chatter in the world about other titles that may not be on the list. These may be things that have a 4/20 street date, but are not RSD releases, for whatever reason. Something you want not on this list, but you know it’s coming out? If yes, are you going to buy it at an indie record store? If yes, awesome.

JACK WHITE: RECORD STORE DAY 2013 AMBASSADOR

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:16:34 +0000

Owns a record store. CHECK.

Heads a record label. CHECK.

Makes all kinds of records. CHECK.

We can think of no one better to fly the flag for Record Store Day 2013, can you?

Let’s let Ambassador White speak for himself, both on video and in his official Ambassadorial quote. VISIT HERE FOR MORE INFO

Grammy Winners 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:34:37 +0000

The 55th annual Grammys are over, and unlike last year, a wide range of artists is heading home with awards. Dan Auerbach and the Black Keys were the biggest winners, taking home four trophies. Skrillex claimed three, as did Gotye, Jay-Z and Kayne West. Mumford & Sons won just two Grammys, but scored the biggest one of the night: Best Album for Babel .

Here is a rundown of some of the winners for 2013.

1. RECORD OF THE YEAR - Somebody That I Used To Know, Gotye Featuring Kimbra

2. ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Babel, Mumford & Sons

3. SONG OF THE YEAR - We Are Young, Fun.

4. BEST NEW ARTIST - Fun.

5. BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE - Set Fire To The Rain [Live] , Adele

6. BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE - Somebody That I Used To Know, Gotye Featuring Kimbra

7. BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM - Impressions, Chris Botti

8. BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM - Stronger, Kelly Clarkson

9. BEST DANCE RECORDING - Bangarang, Skrillex

BACK TO BLACK FRIDAY

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:57:35 +0000

GO BACK TO BLACK FRIDAY HERE Ah, Black Friday. Even if you’re averse to the crowds and the crazy, there is a great place to go shopping on that day after Thanksgiving, and it’s your friendly neighborhood store. We think that there are terrific things, treasures even, at record stores every day and we’re just upping the ante a little bit on Black Friday with some limited edition vinyl, CDs, DVDs, box sets, and this year even a box of trading cards. Things you can ONLY get at a record store, and some things you can get FIRST at a record store. Things that are perfect to give/get this holiday season,EVENif you’re doing that shopping for yourself.  Click here to find the list of special releases you can find at record stores on Black Friday, in a handy PDF Wishlist Form (feel free to print out and give to everyone who might be buying things for you), and a page with artwork and more detail on each piece. And make your plans now to spend some quality time with us this holiday season.

downloadable pdf | view list on RSD website

SUB POP - Back To School

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:58:14 +0000

Sub Pop and Select Indie Stores Encourage Learning with Prizes and a September Sale

To celebrate the start of the new school year, Sub Pop is teaming up with some excellent indie music shops this September to offer you hearty discounts, and opportunities to win rare Sub Pop treats.

Select Sub Pop releases will be on sale all month, and they will be giving away a prize pack featuring a variety of rare and out-of-print Sub Pop items.

For extra-credit, if you go into any participating store (like this one) and, using the tag #BeachHouseGLOW, tweet/instagram a picture of your favorite Sub Pop title from the sale display, you will get a shot at winning a way out-of-print, be-the-envy-of-all-your-friends Beach House – “Bloom” LP on glow in the dark vinyl! (There are only 250 copies on the planet. We didn’t do well at math, but we are pretty sure that some sort of “supply” and “demand” thing makes this record rare or something.)

The ten stores with the most pictures (remember, you must use the hashtag and tag our store!) will WIN the glow in the dark vinyl to be given away at their store. If your local record store wins then you up your chances of scoring this tasty platter!

THE AVETT BROTHERS - Live and Die

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:56:03 +0000

The Avett Brothers recently met up with NPR while on tour and the result is this magically intimate performance of "Live and Die" direct from their tour bus. "Live and Die" is taken from their New Album " The Carpenter " which is out now and for those quick off the draw, when you purchase the album you also receive an exclusive 7 inch which includes "Live and Die" along with the flip side "The Clearness is Gone" (Quanity limited while supplies Last).

The Avett Brothers