For nearly four decades, Alison Krauss & Union Station have upheld their legacy as one of the most influential and widely celebrated acts in bluegrass and roots music. Krauss is a 27-time Grammy winner and was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2021. Known for an immaculately crafted but endlessly surprising sound that transcends the boundaries of roots, country, rock n' roll, and pop, Alison Krauss & Union Station are making their long-awaited return with their first LP since the 2011 masterpiece Paper Airplane. Arcadia features the addition of tenor vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Russell Moore.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and it's Music Director Jader Bignamini present Wynton Marsalis' Blues Symphony. The piece is a triumphant ode to the power of the blues and the scope of America's musical heritage. With a blend of influences from ragtime to habanera, the piece takes listeners on a sonic journey through America's revolutionary era, the early beginnings of jazz in New Orleans, and a big city soundscape that serves as a nod to the Great Migration.
Pianist Krystian Zimerman's passion for chamber music goes back to his childhood and has accompanied him ever since. He states, "every great composer wrote some kind of quartet with piano. It's a fantastic richness of music history that is often underestimated." For this recording, Krystian Zimerman teamed up with cellist Yuya Okamoto, violinist Maria Nowak and violist Katarzyna Budnik to interpret Brahms..
A personal, behind-the-scenes documentary on Neil Young as he cruises the coast on his 2023 solo US tour. The film gives an intimate view of the maverick musician, as he navigates a return to the stage post-Covid. From his everyday observations on the bus to his candid banter with his audience. Coastal is a rare peek behind the curtain of this unguarded iconoclast. It features eleven Neil Young songs including Song X, Vampire Blues, Expecting To Fly, Throw Your Hatred Down, I Am A Child, and Prime of Life.
Billy Idol's ninth studio album and first full-length record in over a decade tells a deeply personal tale of Billy's voyage from young punk rock dreamer to veteran rocker. Even though Dream Into It tells a story, it is also, on a track-to-track level, a completely satisfying old-school/new-school pumping, rocking punk/pop odyssey, as only Billy Idol and longtime guitarist/collaborator Steve Stevens can create, with the able assistance of producer Tommy English and features with rock mavens Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart.
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The new record from Japanese Breakfast sees frontwoman and songwriter Michelle Zauner pull back from the bright extroversion that defined its predecessor Jubilee to examine the darker waves that roil within, the moody, fecund field of melancholy, long held to be the psychic state of poets on the verge of inspiration. The result is an artistic statement of purpose: a mature, intricate, contemplative work that conjures the romantic thrill of a gothic novel. (Parental Advisory)
Following a career-defining run with boygenius that earned her three Grammy Awards, Lucy Dacus's fourth solo studio album explores falling in and out of love, the tumult of desire, and larger than life romance. Across thirteen tracks that range from lush arrangements to simple declarations, Dacus makes a serious inquiry into what it looks like to dedicate one's life to true love, and a valiant attempt to capture the elusive, fleeting feeling of forever.
The new release from Jason Isbell is his first recording in a number of years without his band the 400 Unit . It is an acoustic set featuring only his voice and guitar. The album will be supported with solo performances at historic venus throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi releases his fifth studio album, which features seventeen tracks, including Friday Night Heartbreaker and the title track.
Whitechapel return with their heaviest and riskiest album in years. The album moves away from the heavily commercial sound of recent releases and pushes the bands sound to the limit, focusing on the concept of a leader of a demonic cult and the thirst for power. It includes the single A Visceral Retch.
Selena Gomez and benny blanco team up to release their first project as a couple. The album came together organically as a direct result of the comfort that they both felt when working together creatively, allowing them to produce art that authentically reflects their experiences. It chronicles their entire story, before they met, falling in love, and looking to what the future holds.
For more than 25 years, My Morning Jacket has achieved an incredibly rare feat in rock n' roll, upholding a long-established cultural legacy while sustaining the curiosity and creative hunger of their earliest days. For their 10th studio album, the band teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Brendan O'Brien for what may be their most masterfully realized work yet, once again expanding the limits of their sound while elevating their artistry to unprecedented heights.
Femi Kutis album marks a deeply personal chapter in the Afrobeat legend's career. Known for his sharp critiques of political corruption and social injustice, Femi balances his signature "sweet music with a bitter message" with introspective reflections on family, life, and personal growth. Revisiting old tracks with fresh perspectives and producing entirely on his own for the first time, the album captures his journey as an artist, activist, and father.
Previously unreleased live concert from Van Halen's forth December 1991, performance in Dallas, TX. Captured during the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour, the show's setlist mixes new songs Judgement Day and Poundcake with songs from 5150 and OU812: Best Of Both Worlds and Finish What Ya Started. The band also played Panama, plus two of Hagar's hits: I Can't Drive 55 and There's Only One Way To Rock. (Parental Advisory)
Recorded live at the Ground Zero Club in Biloxi, this collection from blues rock singer/songwriter and guitarist Eric Johanson highlights the grit and energy of his performance. The recording includes songs from multiple albums and a cover of the Neville Brothers' Yellow Moon.
Stephen Gallagher steps into a sonic world that Howard Shore built with comfort and ease, forging a new trail and taking the music of The Lord of the Rings to inspire new directions. The soundtrack features performances by Yazdan Qafouri, Paris Paloma, and Ben O'Leary.
Thirteen-time Grammy winner, Academy Award winner, and two-time Golden Globe winner Lady Gaga releases a new album that harkens back to her earlier albums and includes the singles Die with a Smile and Disease.
Bloodywood is a metal band from India known for pioneering a sound that seamlessly fuses Indian folk instruments with metal to devastating effect. Expect to hear the percussive power of the mighty Dhol, the melancholic flute, the single stringed Tumbi and several other uncommon, yet distinctly characteristic sounds from India. A combination of thunderous Hindi/Punjabi choruses and meaningful yet unforgiving rap verses along with the instrumentation makes Bloodywood a truly unique experience. (Parental Advisory)
The 2024 Broadway Cast Recording. Starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster as Princess Winnifred, this musical is an uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Princess and the Pea".
World-renowned pianist Hiromi releases her thirteenth studio album, which is a vivid display of electrifying fusion jazz. Joined by her band Sonicwonder, the album features Adam O'Farrill (trumpet, w/pedals), Hadrien Feraud (bass), and Gene Coye (drums).
Produced by M. Ward - Owls, Omens, and Oracles is a transformative record featuring vocals from The Blind Boys of Alabama, and an excerpt from Valerie's book, Maps for the Modern World. This album is a full-circle moment, revisiting her indie roots while still pushing forward with an evolved sound. It centers on a joyful and spiritual outlook, celebrating growth and resilience - an album that is meant to inspire, heal, and unite people through shared emotions.
One of the most formidable guitarists in recent history, Samantha Fish brings both mind-blowing power and extraordinary emotionality to everything she creates. For help in shaping the album's magnificently rowdy but deeply nuanced sound, Fish reunited with Detroit garage-rock icon Bobby Harlow and enlisted the core members of her live band (bassist Ron Johnson, drummer Jamie Douglass, keyboardist Mickey Finn).
Canadian star pianist Jan Lisiecki showcases the kaleidoscopic world of the prelude. Taking the notion of the prelude as meaning something "that comes before," Lisiecki asks: "Can a recording project be composed entirely of such introductions, then, one leading directly into the next, and still be profound?"
Mumford & Sons are back with their fifth studio album, produced by Dave Cobb. The ten-track album is a triumphant return to form, with upbeat foot-stompers Rushmere, Truth, and Caroline alongside tender ballads such as Monochrome and Where It Belongs.
Bon Iver's three-song collection Sable was a prologue mired in darkness, a controlled burn clearing the way for new possibilities. Fable is the book that follows. Where Sable was a work of solitude, Fable is an outstretched hand. Radiant, ornate pop music gleams around Vernon's voice as he focuses on a new and beautiful era.
Send A Prayer My Way has been in the works since 2016 and is a collaboration between two artists already admired for their spare, elegant lyrics as well as the courage to share their struggles with those who love their music. It's also a work that, like the most enduring country albums, sustains and inspires, reminding both singer and listener that not one of us is ever totally alone in this world, that music is a steady companion.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason proudly unveils his 21st full-length album. A project over a decade in the making, this blues-infused release showcases Mason's artistry and collaborative spirit. The album features an impressive lineup of guest artists, including Joe Bonamassa, Michael McDonald, Mike Finnigan, Warren Hill, and more.
For the 50th anniversary of the composer's death, Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra conclude their award-winning, decade-long Shostakovich Project by presenting the Shostakovich symphony cycle, featuring Yo-Yo Ma's performances of the two cello concertos.
Ghost's sixth psalm is its most unflinchingly introspective work to date. Where previous albums dealt largely with chronicling and/or observing outward facing subject matter, such as Impera's meditations on the rise and fall of empires and its predecessor Prequelle's evocations of the ravages of era-defining plagues, Skeletá's lyrics render the distinct individual emotional vistas of each of its ten songs in one-on-one fashion, at times as if in a dialogue with oneself in a mirror. The end result is a singular collection of timeless, universal sentiments, all filtered through a prism of a uniquely personal point of view.
Salif Keita, "the golden voice of Africa," reveals himself for the first time in a stripped-down acoustic format, reconnecting with his roots and his guitar, his long-time companion instrument. Surrounded by the spirituality of a Zen temple and supported by his loyal musicians, Badié Tounkara on ngoni and Mamadou Koné on percussion, So Kono captures the very essence of Salif Keita: a powerful voice, shaped by trials and travels, elevated by minimalist arrangements. Blending reimagined classics and new compositions, this album resonates as a sincere and timeless work.
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra return with their fourth musical offering. The album includes the songs The Best Is Yet to Come, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, and I Don't Know Why (I Just Do).
The new album by BigXThaPlug, captures the evolving emotions and complexities that come with fame and personal relationships. With raw vulnerability, the album authentically portrays his inner struggles and triumphs. Themes of mental health, fame, politics, love, and loyalty are woven throughout, brought to life by powerful imagery, activations, and, most importantly, the music itself. (Parental Advisory)
The album signifies another step in Marlon's journey with his ancestral tongue, his ability in the language developing as the songs accumulated in the hours spent with close friend and co-writer, rapper Kommi. The language unlocked both a newfound lyrical honesty and a grand sonic vision. Supported by long-time touring band The Yarra Benders, co-producer Mark Perkins (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), the He Waka Kōtuia singers and featuring a collaboration with pop star Lorde, the album traverses Marlon's familiar folk-country-bluegrass territory, while continuing his exploration of poppier waters and the inherent rhythms of Māori music. The result is a collection at once contemporary and timeless.
The debut album by Tucker Wetmore features nineteen songs that highlight his development as a songwriter and his personal growth. The album includes RIAA platinum-certified debut singles Wine Into Whiskey and Wind Up Missin' You. (Parental Advisory)
Written and recorded over twenty days; this album is a collaborative studio album between Elton John and Brandi Carlile. It mixes Elton-led songs and Brandi-led songs, with long-term collaborator Bernie Taupin and Brandi both contributing lyrics, and producer and co-writer Andrew Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit. They are backed by a world-class band of musicians comprising Chad Smith, Pino Palladino and Josh Klinghoffer.
