Updates + Additions
New Releases
“molly picture,” God of War – Aug. 7
“Life Is a Dream,” Anthony Hopkins, Philharmonia Orchestra & Gustavo Dudamel – Aug. 21
“The Seams,” James Ivy – Aug. 21
“reborn,” nate sib – Aug. 21
“GOTTA GET OUT,” The Linda Lindas – Aug. 28
“Too Close for Running,” aron! – Sept. 18
“Amulet,” Freak Slug – Sept. 18
“Two Steps at a Time,” Railcard – Sept. 18
“Umbrella,” Starcleaner Reunion – Sept. 25
“Prong,” Prong – Nov. 6
Reissues
“NOW Yearbook ’99 – Extra,” various artists – Aug. 7
“Ancient Culture: Mesopotamia Revisited,” The B-52’s – Aug. 21
“Live at Wembley Stadium,” Queen – Aug. 21
“Setlist Staples – 10 #1’s,” Dustin Lynch – Aug. 28
“Labi Siffre 1972-1973,” Labi Siffre – Aug. 28
“Live At The London Astoria II, 1994,” The Cranberries – Sept. 4
“Evil Heat,” Primal Scream – Oct. 30
Vinyl
“The Definitive Collection,” Michael Jackson – Aug. 28
“Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2,” Sonny Rollins – Sept. 4
“Maggot Brain,” Funkadelic – Sept. 11
“Sticks and Stones,” New Found Glory – Sept. 18
“She Wants Revenge,” She Wants Revenge – Sept. 18
“Jennifer Paige,” Jennifer Paige – Sept. 25
“The Very Best of Leo Sayer,” Leo Sayer – Sept. 25
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“From the Pyre (Deluxe Edition),” The Last Dinner Party (2025 album, with three bonus tracks, including “Knocking At The Sky”; Hear here; On Tour; Island)
“Love/Hate II,” The-Dream (17 tracks; guests: Usher, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T, Kelly Rowland, Swizz Beatz, T.I.; Hear here; Dreamboy Records / Republic)
“Pop Experience,” Jake Shimabukuro (ukulele virtuoso ‘s eight-track covers EP; Hear here; JS Records)
“Glory of the King’s Hand,” Chuck Strangers (17 tracks; guests: billy woods, Zeroh, Obii Say; Hear here; Lex Records)
“Bootleg,” The Garden (twin brothers Fletcher and Wyatt Shears’ eighth studio album; Hear here; On Tour; Epitaph)
“STUPID HOT,” foamboy (Portland duo’s third album; Hear here; foamboy)
“Written By a Woman,” Zoe Jean Fowler (Nashville-based, Appalachia-raised country artist’s third EP; Hear here; Zoe Jean Fowler)
“Dickies Green Plaid Jacket,” Rogan Mei (Barrie, ON-based indie folk artist’s seven-song EP; producer: Wesley Covey; Hear here; Scarlett Line Records)
“laundry list,” Siena Fantini (teen pop singer-songwriter’s sophomore EP; producer: Sean Hurley; Hear here; Siena Fantini LLC)
How can you stop the sun from shining? / What makes the world go round?
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Break Up in Reverse, Teddy Swims
Faded Blue Jeans, Shania Twain feat. Josh Homme
I Feel Hope Coming, Alabama Shakes
Fish On, Randy Travis
Beaches in Tennessee, Cage the Elephant
I Just Got Mad, Malcolm Todd
Who Told You That, Tucker Wetmore
Knocking At The Sky, The Last Dinner Party
Tahoe Nights, Rascal Flatts
Body So Tea, Coco Jones
Closer, The Linda Lindas & Hayley Williams
Hits Me, Hudson Westbrook
Yes, Ciara
Track Team, Sydney Rose
Joven y Salvaje, benny blanco feat. Bb trickz
If I Let You, The Womack Sisters
Note of Mothership, Haruomi Hosono
Scared of Heights, Wyatt Flores
1-800, María Isabel
Understand, Grace VanderWaal
If It Ain’t Broke (Love Wins), Dinner Party
Human Nature, When in Rome
Running, Dahi & Childish Gambino
Molotov Rose, SusAF
Endless Summer, Matt Pond PA
Maps, Rufio
Placebo effect, OSTON
Step Aside, Heather Anne Lomax
Under the Bridge, GrooveGalore MuziK feat. Kastick & Valentino Music
I’ll Bring the Matches, Hayden Haddock
Betcha Money (Taylor Gold), Ben Gallaher
seat of my skirt, Ashley Anne
Come and Find Me, Come and Find Me, Harper O’Neill
Backseat Baby, Mia Moretti feat. Uffie
Quit Drinkin’, Hayden Coffman
Unfinished Business, Jonathan Paull Gertler
Burberry Jacket, Sam Palladio
Devil Ain’t in Hell, Makenzie Phipps feat. Aubrey Nicole
Tolerant World, Professor and the Madman
Empty Room, Maddie Lenhart
Lizzie Lou, The Larry Stephenson Band
Dark Horse, Baby Snakes & The Electric Co.
Losing My Best Friend, Dumb Crush
Right Amount of Wrong, Tim Stafford
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Andy Bickers (Cold Chisel saxophonist)
Bonnie Tyler (Welsh pop star best known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart”)
Calvin Hayes (Johnny Hates Jazz)
Rodney Franklin (R&B/jazz pianist)
This Week In … 1969
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet,” Henry Mancini & His Orchestra
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “In the Year 2525 (Exordium Terminus),” Zager & Evans (from No. 35 to No. 8)
Highest Debut (No. 73) – “Abraham, Martin and John,” Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Abraham, Martin and John,” Moms Mabley (from No. 89 to No. 57)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Tell All the People,” The Doors (peaked at No. 57)
No. 1 Album – “Hair (The Original Broadway Cast Recording),” various artists
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “Something in the Air,” Thunderclap Newman
No. 1 Album – “According to My Heart,” Jim Reeves
In Canada
(Source: RPM)
No. 1 Song – “Spinning Wheel,” Blood, Sweat & Tears
No. 1 Album – “Hair (The Original Broadway Cast Recording),” various artists
Music News
> Songwriters Sue HYBE Over Alleged BTS Copyright Infringement | The Korea Times
> Sam Fender and Olivia Dean Make U.K. Chart History With ‘Rein Me In’ | BBC
> Harry Styles Fans Flew to Amsterdam, Paid a 21% Premium for Hotels, and Sent Inflation Soaring | Fortune
> Ariana Grande Drops Out of ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Amid Concert Tour | Variety
> Madison Square Garden Has Been Secretly Tracking Queer Musicians | Pitchfork
> Taylor Swift Paid New York City $160K Fee for Star-Studded Wedding, Says Zohran Mamdani | The Hollywood Reporter
Dedicated to Ginny and Winnie. We miss you, girls.