Updates + Additions
New Releases
“Cunningham Bird,” Madison Cunningham & Andrew Bird – Oct. 18
“Divine Urge,” Elke – Oct. 25
“It’s Getting Late (…and More Songs About Werewolves),” The Fleshtones – Nov. 1
“Closer to My Home,” Mark Farner – Nov. 8
“Nowhere Next,” Yonder Mountain String Band – Nov. 8
“Bouquet,” Gwen Stefani – Nov. 15
“Mahashmashana,” Father John Misty – Nov. 22
“Muscle Shoals,” DeWolff – Dec. 6
“I still want to share,” Sophie Jamieson – Jan. 17, 2025
“Head in the Sand,” Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears – Jan. 17, 2025
“Dreams on Toast,” The Darkness – March 28, 2025
New Music Friday: Sept. 20, 2024
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“Tall Buildings,” Josephine Network (five-song EP; producers: Olive Faber, The Lemon Twigs; Hear here; House of Feelings)
“Talking to Myself,” Zerrin (four-song EP; Zerrinmusic)
“Nottingham Drive,” Leah Jane (four-song EP; Hear here; Spooky Action)
“Interludes,” Lincoln the Lawyer (San Diego-based musician’s debut album; Hear here; Wood Chip Records)
How can people be so heartless? / How can people be so cruel?
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Don’t Worry, Kid Cudi feat. Chip Tha Ripper
True Love, Jane’s Addiction
Aren’t We One?, My Morning Jacket
they’re all around us, Poppy
Happier Than Ever, The Kills
The Longest Kiss, The Darkness
God Gets You Back, Mogwai
Worry is a Sickness, Ty Myers
Chicken, Man Lee
Ain’t Gonna Cry No More, The Freedom Affair
Country Folk, Barefoot Joe
Unholy Prayer, Coraline James
Saved, Sadie Campbell
Revolver, Selfish Sons
Summer Dreams, Nate VanDeusen
every little thing, senses
Unrest, Neacal
What to Believe, Red Telephone
Big Big Motion, Abbey Blackwell
cant, horsebread
Can You Hear Me?, Staytus
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
JD Souther (singer-songwriter co-wrote Eagles’ “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love”)
Billy Edd Wheeler (country songwriter wrote “Jackson” and “Coward of the County”)
Kenny Hyslop (former Simple Minds drummer)
Gabriel “The Gun” Gonzalez (trumpet player and original member of No Doubt)
This Week In … 1969
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “Honky Tonk Women,” The Rolling Stones
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “This Girl Is a Woman Now,” Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (from No. 38 to No. 17)
Highest Debut (No. 69) – “The Weight,” The Supremes & The Temptations
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” Isaac Hayes (from No. 69 to No. 43)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Any Way That You Want Me,” Evie Sands
No. 1 Album – “Johnny Cash At San Quentin,” Johnny Cash
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “Bad Moon Rising,” Creedence Clearwater Revival
No. 1 Album – “Blind Faith,” Blind Faith
In Canada
(Source: RPM)
No. 1 Song – “Sugar, Sugar,” The Archies
No. 1 Album – “Johnny Cash At San Quentin,” Johnny Cash
Music News
> Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges | Variety
> Eagles Pay Tribute to JD Souther: ‘A Brother, a Friend and a Brilliant Collaborator’ + JD Souther: 12 Essential Songs | Rolling Stone
> Miley Cyrus Sued, Accused of Copying Bruno Mars Song on ‘Flowers’ | Variety
> Édgar Barrera, Bad Bunny and Karol G Lead 2024 Latin Grammy Nominations | The Associated Press
> Megan Thee Stallion Leads 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations | Billboard
> Grammy Winner Allison Russell Will Make Broadway Debut in ‘Hadestown’: ‘Grateful Beyond Measure’ | People
> Universal Music Looks to Subscriptions, Superfans for Fresh Growth | The Wall Street Journal
Tour + Festival News
> Deftones Announce 2025 Tour Dates | HYPEBEAST
> Zayn Malik Announces First Solo Tour ‘Stairway to the Sky’ | Rolling Stone
> Thomas Rhett Announces Better in Boots Tour 2025 | People
> Trivium + Bullet For My Valentine Announce Album Anniversary Tour | Loudwire
> REO Speedwagon to Retire From Touring After 2024 Due to ‘Irreconcilable Differences | Variety
Dedicated to Winnie G. We miss you, girl.