Updates + Additions
New Releases
“We Shall Someday: A New Musical (Original Cast Recording),” various artists – May 1
“NeverAlways (Vol. 2),” The Band CAMINO – May 22
“A Sign in the Weather,” Bella White – June 5
“Real Life Evolution,” Joan As Police Woman – June 12
“Make My Own Way,” Kyle LaLone – June 12
“Then Again,” Rodney Crowell – June 26
“Banks of the Trinity,” Cody Johnson – June 26
“Strike and Kill,” DevilDriver – July 10
“Hey! LA!,” The Hollywood Stars – July 17
“Get It Honest,” The Revivalists – July 24
“JINX,” Waterparks – July 24
“Picking Petals,” Lucia & the Best Boys – July 31
“Half Moon,” Maggie Rose – Aug. 14
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“One Night in Tulsa,” Reba McEntire (five-song EP; first in series of her monthly music capsules, featuring curated songs from throughout her career, paired with new recordings; Hear here; MCA)
“Nine Inch Noize,” Nine Inch Nails (reworkings of nine NIN songs by German-Iraqi DJ and producer Boys Noize, aka Alex Ridha; Hear here; Interscope)
“EQUILIBRIVM,” Anitta (15 tracks, including “Choka Choka” with Shakira; Hear here; Floresta Records / Republic)
“Survive,” Lewis Capaldi (2025 EP, with a new track: “Stay Love”; Hear here; Capitol)
“Blue Stars,” Vincent Neil Emerson (Texas singer-songwriter’s second album; producer: Patrick Lyons; Hear here; Read here; On Tour; La Honda Records)
“Look Up,” HOLOSOIL (Berlin/Helsinki alt-prog band’s five-song debut EP; Hear here; InsideOutMusic)
“Backstage hologram,” Kuru (DMV-via-NYC rapper and producer’s sophomore album; Hear here; On Tour; deadAir)
“Where Do You Wanna Go?,” John-Robert (five-song EP; Hear here; Don’t Give Them Four Inc.)
“Physical Dream,” Sam Blasucci (Ojai, CA-based singer-songwriter’s fourth album; Hear here; Double Vinyl; Calico Discos / Doubleplay Records)
“Pedal Steel Trio,” Mavis Guitar (Hear here; Mavis Guitar DIGITAL)
“Collages (2019-2022),” Cédric Dind-Lavoie (new single: “Lignes”; Hear here; Cédric Dind-Lavoie)
Music fills your heart / Well, that's a real fine place to start
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
drop dead, Olivia Rodrigo
First Light, Lana Del Rey (official title song for the new video game “007 First Light,” out May 27)
Dansons, Celine Dion
Middle of Nowhere, Kacey Musgraves
Rise Up (Amazon Music Original), Jelly Roll
Potential, sombr
We’d Make a Good Movie, Willie Nelson
SHE DID IT AGAIN, Tyla feat. Zara Larsson
Low Rise Jeans, Demi Lovato
My Way, Riley Green
Boots on the Ground, Massive Attack x Tom Waits
Upon Meeting the Goddess of Love, Jewel
I CONDEMN, The Kid LAROI
Out of Your Mind, Ava Max
KGB, ADÉLA
One Foot on the Path, Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Faith in the Wind, Kip Moore
Hollywood Forever / Rudie Don’t Fail, Jesse Malin
DON’T ASK!, Natanya
Pink Living Room, Bella White
The Mirror, Mollie Elizabeth
Son of Jolene, Belles with Dolly Parton
Have a Cigar, Floyd Nation
Grey Mullet / Scup, Oxis
Pockets Full of Sand, The Elovaters with Bryce Vine
Two Years In Two Weeks, Taylor-Rae
Ride, Jaenese
Trouble, Faith Schueler
I Get the Picture, Ethan Burdick
Up All Nite, The Jaws of Brooklyn
Let Him Fly (Live from the Treehouse), Maddie Lenhart
Passengers of a timeless place, Stefania Sistu
Your Clown, Paul Minnich
Vices, Matt Cooper
Rose-Tinted, Kyle Waves
Delusional, Juliana Beltrán
United & Strong, GrimSkunk
Radio, Turn Me On, The Mosfets
Eyes Cut Deeper, Subtronics feat. Inéz
Depresso Dragon Bop, Icarus Phoenix
Spring Is Here, Park Hills Circle
Hallelujah Anyway, Adam & Amy Pope
Possession, HEXXES
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Don Schlitz (country songwriter wrote “The Gambler” and “Forever and Ever, Amen”)
Andy Kershaw (BBC DJ and Live Aid presenter)
This Week In … 1985
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “We Are the World,” USA For Africa
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (from No. 36 to No. 25)
Highest Debut (No. 81) – “Voices Carry,” ‘Til Tuesday
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Welcome to the Pleasuredome,” Frankie Goes to Hollywood (from No. 84 to No. 66)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Beat of a Heart,” Scandal Featuring Patty Smyth
No. 1 Album – “No Jacket Required,” Phil Collins
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “We Are the World,” USA For Africa
No. 1 Album – “Hits 2,” various artists
In Canada
(Source: RPM)
No. 1 Song – “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” REO Speedwagon
No. 1 Album – “Songs from the Big Chair,” Tears For Fears
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