Updates + Additions
New Releases
“Sanctuary,” Evanescence – June 5
“in this body,” Sparklmami – June 5
“Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings,” Ambrose Akinmusire & Mary Halvorson – June 12
“Paper Doll Live,” Samantha Fish – June 12
“Snowdrop,” Mono – June 12
“Aurora,” YES – June 12
“Rituals of Shame,” Warning – June 19
“As Is,” Girl Trouble – June 26
“Reality Awaits,” The Strokes – June 26
“The Finishing Touch,” Snowy White and the White Flames – June 26
“In the Eye of a Storm,” Foreigner – July 17
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“10 Til’ Midnight,” Snoop Dogg (guests: Swizz Beatz, Peezy, Trinidad James, Kanobby, et al; Hear here; Death Row / gamma.)
“APAMBICHAO,” Manuel Turizo (Latin Grammy nominee’s fifth studio album; guests: Maluma, Luis Alfonso, Emilia, Dálmata, Diomedes Díaz, Xavi; new single: “Te hacen falta dos”; See here; Hear here; Sony Music U.S. Latin)
“Favorites Old & New,” Ray Stevens (he is recovering at home after suffering a broken neck in a fall on March 29; Hear here; Read here; CD out April 17; Curb)
“50 Years From Home: End of the Night,” Vince Gill (sixth release in his yearlong EP series; Hear here; MCA Nashville)
“Lose Your Self,” Enter Shikari (British alt-rockers’ eighth album; Hear here; So Recordings / Silva Screen Records)
“My Little Snap Bean: Zydeco for Children,” Johnette Downing, Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas (Hear here; Wiggle Worm Records)
“The Dream Dreaming Deluxe,” Craig Wedren (expanded edition of Shudder to Think leader’s 2024 solo album, with five unreleased tracks and a five-song acoustic EP with a string quartet; Hear here; Tough Lover)
“Arrow,” The Props (L.A. indie-rock quartet’s five-song EP; Hear here; Blue Grape Music)
“St.Arnaud,” St.Arnaud (Edmonton-based Ian St.Arnaud’s third album; new single: “It’s Cool”; Hear here; Cordova Bay Records)
“Awake children under the moon,” Cissné (Tokyo-based heavy experimental trio’s five-song debut EP; Hear here; Lauren Records)
“Sweetmouth (Sugar Free),” KENTON (six-song EP; Hear here; Mostly Human Music)
“Make Me Feel Alive Again,” Jaguero (Italian punk/emo band’s debut album; Hear here; Anchors Aweigh)
“Interstellar I,” Voidchaser (progressive metal trio’s second album; producer: bassist Jici Lord-Gauthier; Hear here; Chaotic Good Music)
“Brand New Old Time,” The Savage Hearts (five-song EP; Hear here; The Savage Hearts)
I don't need your authority / Down with the moral majority
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Runway (from “The Devil Wears Prada 2”), Lady Gaga & Doechii
Mr. Know It All, Teddy Swims
Of All People, Foo Fighters
Going Shopping, The Strokes
American Dream, Alabama Shakes
Back and Forth, Kehlani feat. Missy Elliott
PINKY UP, KATSEYE
Obvious, Chris Brown
All You Ever Wanted, Oliver Tree
Who Will You Follow, Evanescence
Where We Go, Marshmello x Thomas Rhett
Footlights, Cody Johnson
When I’m Dancing, Kiesza
Going Gone, Josiah and the Bonnevilles
You and I, Lily Meola
Any Old Fool, Thee Sacred Souls
Dying Fire, Rorey
kiss goodbye / brb, The Two Lips
Pieces of the Sun, Jack Grisham and the Life Undone
Thank Me Later, Twinnie
Down Yonder Too, Randall Franks
Heart Like Yours, Alex Hall
In Love With Your Being, Man At Sea
Oblivion, Damage Control & Leæther Strip
Heal, Hayla
Justine’s, Waldo Witt
Open Fire, The Falls
I Think It’s Going to Rain Today, Sarah Sharp
Velveteen Girls, Kim McClay
More Is Not the Answer, Eric Hirshberg
Cursed Object, Infinitefreefall
I’m No Longer Afraid of Heights, Sungaze
Working for the Man, Janet Devlin
Paradise Lost, Hunter As a Horse
Don’t Come Lookin, Jaxson Free
Miracle, Soheill
Pageburner, Culture Void
Southside, Allie Colleen
graceland, Violet UltraRay
More, Alanna Sterling
Licantropia, Grim Prophecy
Suki, Desperately Seeking Suki
Life of Mine, Lakelin Lemmings
Ground Falls Away, Strange Plants
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Afrika Bambaataa (hip-hop pioneer)
Keith Wood (co-founder of Caroline Records)
David Wiffen (Canadian folk singer-songwriter)
Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm (co-founder of The Sequence with Angie Stone and Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook)
This Week In … 1964
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “Can’t Buy Me Love,” The Beatles (this was the week they occupied all Top 5 spots)
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Ain’t Nothing You Can Do,” Bobby Bland (from No. 37 to No. 21)
Highest Debut (No. 48) – “Bits and Pieces,” The Dave Clark Five
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “That’s the Way Boys Are,” Lesley Gore (from No. 72 to No. 39)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Sha-La-La,” The Shirelles
No. 1 Album – “Meet The Beatles!,” The Beatles
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “Can’t Buy Me Love,” The Beatles
No. 1 Album – “With The Beatles,” The Beatles
In Canada
(Source: CHUM Chart)
No. 1 Song – “All My Loving,” The Beatles
No. 1 Album – “Twist and Shout,” The Beatles
Music News
> The Rolling Stones Prepping New Album | Pitchfork
> Bruce Springsteen Releases ‘Purple Rain’ Performance Video from Minneapolis Tour Opener | Consequence
> ‘His Legacy Is Complex’: Grappling With Afrika Bambaataa | The New York Times
> Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson & Chris Stapleton Lead ACM Awards Nominations | Deadline
> ‘When Do My Superpowers Kick in?’: Taylor Momsen Bitten by Venomous Spider on AC/DC Tour | Rolling Stone
> Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Thrilled by Deep Purple’s Visit to Her Office | The Associated Press
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