Updates + Additions
New Releases
“Your Love Is Killing Me,” MY LIFE STORY – Feb. 9
“Get Goin’,” Katie Henry – Feb. 23
“Life Is Hard,” Mike Zito – Feb. 23
“The Glass Hours,” The Glass Hours – March 1
“Speak to Me,” Julian Lage – March 1
“The Collective,” Kim Gordon – March 8
“eternal sunshine,” Ariana Grande – March 8
“Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa,” The Taj Mahal Sextet – March 8
“ROCKMAKER,” The Dandy Warhols – March 15
“Come With Me If You Want To Live,” Devon Welsh – March 15
“Plunge,” Sam Evian – March 22
“The One & Only Scott H. Biram,” Scott H. Biram – March 29
“BORN,” Kenny Chesney – March 29
“A LA SALA,” Khruangbin – April 5
“Who Will You Believe,” Pernice Brothers – April 5
“Where the Joy Is,” We Are Messengers – April 5
“Infinity Now,” Keith Wallen – May 3
New Music Friday: Jan. 19, 2024
Reissues
“Teach Yself WAH! – A Best of Pete Wylie & The Mighty WAH!,” Pete Wylie & The Mighty WAH! – March 1
“The Classic 1950s Albums,” Dave Brubeck Quartet – March 8
“Precious Dreams: The Complete CBS Recordings 1985-1990,” Cock Robin – March 15
“I See You Live on Love Street: Music From the Laurel Canyon 1967-1975,” various artists – March 22
“You Brought Me Back (Expanded Edition),” Tammy Wynette – March 22
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“Afternoon Tea,” Wic Whitney (six-song EP; Hear here; Nettwerk)
“Fe3O4: BREAK,” NMIXX (seven-song mini album; Hear here; JYP Entertainment)
“Life’s a Gig,” Vanisha Gould & Chris McCarthy (Hear here; Fresh Sound / New Talent)
“Opening Scene,” Richard E (Hear here; Further Out Recordings)
“Battlelands Vol. 2,” Ian Yates (four-song EP; Hear here; 7Core Music)
“Death Is But a Door,” Alluvial (four-song EP; Hear here; Nuclear Blast)
“All Nighters,” Kyle Park (Hear here; Kyle Park)
“Fellowship,” David Gibson (Hear here; Imani)
Everybody learn to love each other / Instead of fussing and fighting
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
A Love International, Khruangbin
We Make Hits, Yard Act
Everything Almost, Madi Diaz
Beautiful Day, Keyon Harrold feat. PJ Morton
Wild Days, Sam Evian
Flight FM, Joy Orbison
Phosphene, Gregory Uhlmann
I Luv You But It Hurts Like Hell, Devon Thompson
Only Love, Happy The Man
Idle Hands, Slow Hollows
Here For You, January Sixteen
Northern Lights, Gab De La Vega
Someone, Bromsen
Midnight, The Thing
Subhuman, The Dream Eaters
Selective Hearing, NDGO
Shape I’m In, Kyle Kimbrell
They Sold Me On The TV, Jeristotle
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Peter Schickele (musical parodist behind “P.D.Q. Bach”)
This Week In … 1984
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “Say Say Say,” Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Let the Music Play,” Shannon (from No. 38 to No. 26)
Highest Debut (No. 47) – “Jump,” Van Halen
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Wrapped Around Your Finger,” The Police (from No. 61 to No. 44)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody),” Talking Heads
Music News
> Pitchfork Is Being Folded Into GQ, as Condé Nast Seeks ‘Best Path Forward’ for Music Publication | Variety
> Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024: R.E.M., Timbaland, Steely Dan, More | Variety
> Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars Wins Court Order As Battle Against Bandmates Continues | Billboard
> 2024 Grammy Awards Performers Will Include Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo | CBS News
> Smashing Pumpkins Receive ‘Over 10,000’ Submissions for New Guitarist | Consequence
> Anthony Kiedis’ ‘Scar Tissue’ Headed to the Big Screen | Rolling Stone
> Elton John’s 2024 Emmy Earned Him EGOT Status Alongside These 18 Winners | BBC
Tour + Festival News
> Coachella 2024 Lineup Announced: Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt to Headline | Variety
Dedicated to Winnie G. We miss you, girl.