Updates + Additions
New Releases
“For the Universe,” Jerry Phillips – Aug. 23
“Constitution,” Asher Gamedze – Aug. 30
“Sunset Drive,” Denitia – Sept. 6
“The Head as Form’d in the Crier’s Choir,” Sarah Davachi – Sept. 13
“my anti-aircraft friend,” julie – Sept. 13
“Lighthouse on the Shore / East Jesus,” Michael McDermott – Sept. 13
“Echoes and Other Songs,” Mike Stern – Sept. 13
“Cosmos Forever,” Lea Thomas – Sept. 20
“I Am,” Tom Walker – Sept. 20
“Southern Comfort,” Michelle Malone – Oct. 4
“No Obligation,” The Linda Lindas – Oct. 11
“Wake the Dead,” Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave? – Oct. 25
New Music Friday: July 19, 2024
Vinyl
“Unrepentant Geraldines (Deluxe Edition),” Tori Amos – Sept. 6
Just Released
“Easy Easy Easy Easy,” Lonnie Walker (Raleigh-based indie-rock band’s third album; Hear here; Sleepy Cat)
“Many Moons, Many Suns,” Tayla Parx (Hear here; TaylaMade Records / Venice Music)
“Another Bar Behind the Night,” Smug Brothers (six-song EP; Hear here; Anyway)
“Luckiest Girl Alive,” Sydney Sherrill (five-song EP; new single: “Shadow”; Hear here; SK Entertainment)
“Ego Death,” Debra-Jean Creelman (Hear here; Debra-Jean Creelman)
“A Lovely Place to Die,” Blackwater Railroad Company (new single: “Rock and Roll Man”; Hear here; BWRR Records)
“The Light Years,” The Magnolia Janes (Hear here; Be a Jane Records)
“Last Chance,” Casper Caan (Hear here; Levicaan Records)
“Seizure,” Zebedee (Prince Edward Island musician Parker Murray’s second album; Hear here; New Choir Records)
“Held in Contempt,” Doubt (six-song EP; Get Better Records)
“TOP Z,” Lou Phelps (six-song EP; Hear here; Celestial Morals)
“WHOAMI,” Michael Kalisky Schutz (Boston-based guitarist’s third album; Hear here; Art and Society)
“Sweet Things,” Michael Younker (four-song debut EP; Hear here; Michael Younker)
“CICADA,” Noa Jamir (New Orleans-based artist’s debut album; Hear here; Fine Girl)
“The Black Moon,” In The Valley Below (Grand Rapids-based band’s third album; Hear here; In The Valley Below)
“Small Time Monsters,” The Dream Machine (Hear here; Run On Records)
“Pure Intention,” Milton Suggs (feat. Michael King; Hear here; Imani)
“Evanescent,” Jay Sanders (Hear here; Jay Sanders)
“Caardia,” Caardia (Toronto alt-rock sister act; new single: “Simple Is Better”; Hear here; The Singer’s Company)
Lovers forever / Face to face
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Thus Sayeth the Lorde, Meshell Ndegeocello
Coast, Kim Deal
70% DEAD, WARGASM & Corey Taylor
Glory, The Airborne Toxic Event
LOVE YOU GOODBYE, KAYKO
YOU DON’T KNOW ME ANYMORE!, Presence
Gettin’ Over, Denitia
If You Are Still Around, Redshift Headlights … one of the final recordings engineered by Steve Albini
Crystal Ball, Wafia
Lost in the Meantime / Steal Away, Yacht Rock Revue
I’ll Die Laughing, The Spiritual Machines
Whiskey or Wine, Willow Hill
Holiday Forever, Saint Social
Saying Goodbye, Dwight + Nicole
Turnin’ On A Dime, SWAGGERMOUTH
laugh a lot, Under The Rug
Waterslide, IAMTHELIVING
Say, Ark Patrol
HEAVEN, meija
Take Me Back, Chris Berardo
HOLD, Hollins
Stoke the Coals, Rachel McIntyre Smith
Talk About Us, Rosewood Ave
Lessons, David Luning
Keep On Truckin’, Byrdie Wilson
High Heel High, Jacquie Roar
A Walk With You, Seye Odebiyi
Diamonds, Jimmy & The Veil
Good Morning From Magnolia, Natalie Del Carmen
I Don’t Care At All, Julen Rodriguez
Heard It All Before, NATI.
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Douglass Faker (founder of Intrada Records)
Richard Simmons (fitness guru had a platinum-selling album in 1982)
This Week In … 1996
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “How Do U Want It/California Love,” 2Pac
Biggest Movers Within the Top 40 – “Twisted,” Keith Sweat (from No. 13 to No. 8), “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train),” Quad City DJ’s (from No. 14 to No. 9) and “Who Will Save Your Soul,” Jewel (from No. 18 to No. 13)
Highest Debut (No. 17) – “I Can’t Sleep Baby (If I),” R. Kelly
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Loungin,” LL Cool J (from No. 87 to No. 30)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Wrong,” Everything But the Girl
No. 1 Album – “Load,” Metallica
Music News
> Ingrid Andress Says ‘I Was Drunk’ During Home Run Derby National Anthem Performance, Is Checking Into Rehab | Variety
> Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass, Agent Part Ways After Controversial Trump Joke | Rolling Stone
> Adele Plans ‘Big Break’ From Music: ‘I Want to Do Other Creative Things, Just For a Little While’ | Variety
> Academy of Country Music Awards Sets 2025 Date For 60th Anniversary Ceremony | Deadline
> Metallica’s Black Album Becomes The Fourth LP To Hit 750 Weeks On The Billboard 200 | Stereogum
> Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 | Billboard
Tour + Festival News
> The Used and Taking Back Sunday Announce Tour | Chorus.fm
> Kaytranada Announces 2024 Timeless North American Tour | Billboard
> The Eagles Extend Las Vegas Sphere Residency Again After ‘Overwhelming’ Fan Demand | People
Dedicated to Winnie G. We miss you, girl.