Updates + Additions
New Releases
“MUSE,” Jimin – July 19
“Consequences of the Crown,” Shelby Lynne – album title + release date: Aug. 16
“The Bed I Made,” The Softies – Aug. 23
“Every Time I Think About You,” The Cactus Blossoms – Aug. 30
“Wish on the Bone,” Why Bonnie – Aug. 30
“The Universal Fire,” Jeffrey Foucault – Sept. 6
“Sage Warrior,” Sonny Singh – Sept. 6
“AD 2022 – Live in Manchester,” The Damned – Sept. 13
“SHINBANGUMI,” Ginger Root – Sept. 13
“Willie Watson,” Willie Watson – Sept. 13
“Sad Girl,” TSHA – Sept. 27
“Moon Music,” Coldplay – Oct. 4
“Got a Story to Tell,” Thee Sacred Souls – Oct. 4
“Album of the Year # 1 Funkateer,” Bootsy Collins – Oct. 25
New Music Friday: June 21, 2024
Just Released
“Match My Freak,” Tinashe (six-song EP, featuring “Nasty” remixes by Wuki, 7fiendss, Jane Remover, DJ Tunez, svntana archives, OG Ron C, and DJ Candlestick; Hear here; Nice Life Recording Company)“Placenta,” Carlos Niño & Friends (guests: André 3000, Nate Mercereau, Jamire Williams, Sam Gendel, Jamael Dean, Dexter Story, Brandon Eugene Owens, Maia, et al; Hear here; International Anthem)
“The Blackest Thing on the Menu,” Gangstagrass (Hear here; Rench Audio)
“River of Tears,” Surrender Hill (Americana duo’s seventh album; Hear here; Blue Betty Records)
“Seven (From East to West),” Monsieur Minimal (Hear here; Mo.Mi.Records)
“Lullabies After Storms and Floods,” Parade (new single: “Do You Know Where Your Friends Are Right Now?”; Hear here; Elastic Recordings)
Sometimes I drink more than I need / Until the TV's dead and gone
New Songs Playlist
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Life, Jamie xx & Robyn
Album of the Year #1 Funkateer, Bootsy Collins feat. Bootdullivan & Myra Washington
Good Books, Lola Young
Fragile, James and the Cold Gun
Green Light, Tuelo
Driving Nowhere, Shonali
The Last Dance, The Mysterines
We Get By, Jordana
The Fall, ROKI
Anthem, Old City feat. The Ramonas
Wild Horses, Mondo Cozmo
The Mirror and the Dancer, The Spiritual Machines
Bad Love, Eyes Like Midnight
Logos, Oceanhoarse
Dreamcatcher, Micki Free
You’re the Best, Otha
Green River Revival, Greg Loftus
Supernatural, MAWK3
two truths and a lie, Ashley Anne
Sugar, The Black Moods
God Damn, Love Ghost & ND Kobi
Sploinky Dub, Subtronics feat Grech
You Do, ORB
Cranberry, GRÓA
muse, Piper Connolly
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Dave Ferguson (fiddler with Country Gazette)
Dario G (dance music producer, best known for “Sunchyme”)
Buzz Cason (singer-songwriter co-wrote “Everlasting Love”)
Adam Lewis (bassist and founding member of Fenix TX)
This Week In … 1995
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?,” Bryan Adams
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Waterfalls,” TLC (from No. 39 to No. 12)
Highest Debut (No. 5) – “Scream,” Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Waterfalls,” TLC (from No. 39 to No. 12)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Sick of Myself,” Matthew Sweet
No. 1 Album – “Cracked Rear View,” Hootie & the Blowfish
Music News
> Justin Timberlake Arrested on DWI Charge in Hampton, Told Police ‘I Had One Martini’ | NBC News
> Don Omar Says He Is ‘Cancer Free’ and ‘Surgery Was a Success’ One Day After Revealing Diagnosis | People
> Scooter Braun Is Retiring From Artist Management: ‘It Was Time to Step Into a New Role’ | HYPEBEAST
> The 50 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far): Staff List | Billboard
> Sabrina Carpenter Pours Double Shot of ‘Espresso’ & ‘Please Please Please’ at Nos. 1 & 2 on Billboard Global 200 | Billboard
> Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk Concert | NPR
> From Elvis to Adele: The Evolution of Las Vegas Music Residencies | Bloomberg
Tour + Festival News
> Post Malone, Doja Cat and Jelly Roll to Headline Global Citizen Festival in Central Park | Variety
> Paul McCartney Extends European and U.K. Tour Dates in 2024 | American Songwriter
> Jelly Roll Books First-Ever International Tour Dates Following Issues Due to Past Felonies | People
Dedicated to Winnie G. We miss you, girl.