Updates + Additions
New Releases
“de l’autre côté,” Laura Cahen – Jan. 24, 2025
“Can’t Rush Greatness,” Central Cee – Jan. 24, 2025
“Landfill,” Young Knives – Jan. 24, 2025
“Death & Love, Pt. 1,” Circa Waves – Jan. 31, 2025
“Circle of Giants,” moe. – Jan. 31, 2025
“That’s Life, Baby!,” Foley – Feb. 28, 2025
“Buyer Beware,” The Men – Feb. 28, 2025
“The Great Western Road,” Deacon Blue – March 21, 2025
“Music Can Hear Us,” DJ Koze – April 4, 2025
New Music Friday: Nov. 29, 2024
Reissues
“Magical Realism: The Best of the Blue Aeroplanes 1985-2025,” The Blue Aeroplanes – Jan. 24, 2025
Vinyl
“Aliens Ate My Buick,” Thomas Dolby – Jan. 24, 2025
“Greatest Country Hits,” George Jones – Jan. 31, 2025
“Greatest Country Hits,” Juice Newton – Jan. 31, 2025
“Succession: The Complete Collection,” Nicholas Britell – March 21, 2025
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Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“The Magic Hour Collection,” Jhené Aiko (17-song digital compilation; Hear here; Read here; Def Jam / UMe)
“Thread,” Sohodolls (Hear here; Filthy Pretty / A&G Records)
“inward,” Cloey Tierno (Upstate New York singer’s second album; Hear here; Cleo Tierno)
“Jubilee,” Justine Blaze (four-song holiday EP; producer: Blaze; Ten7Teen Studios & Records)
“Reckoners,” Reckoners (Boston band’s debut album; Hear here; Reckoners Music)
“realities,” badfocus (six-song EP; Hear here; badfocus Music)
“The Answer Is,” Just A Gent (Hear here; Just A Gent)
“Sandcastle,” Mardi Gras (Hear here; Underground Symphony)
I was dreamin' when I wrote this / Forgive me if it goes astray
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
King Steps, Disclosure & Pa Salieu
Late ’88, Deacon Blue
Home, David Guetta x Kiko x Olivier Giacomotto
Nada, G-Eazy
Pure Love, DJ Koze feat. Damon Albarn
I Got You, Fat Joe & Babyface
Right Now (P.I.N. 4), Booka Shade & Joplyn
7 Seconds, Joey Sachi & AKINAT
Cherry Bomb Explosives, Austin Coven
The Labyrinth, Vikki Minor
A Million Nights, LJUNG
Faded Flowers, Tha Flicker
Dear Dad, Rose Ranger
Fly Up, Scott C Park
A Mountain, Veronica D’Souz
It’s Hard to be Easily Loved, Michele Ducci
A Monsters Game, Dave Miles
Today’s Birthdays
R.I.P.
Will Cullen (co-founder of Elephant 6 label and Olivia Tremor Control singer-guitarist)
This Week In … 1983
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 Song – “All Night Long (All Night),” Lionel Richie
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Synchronicity II,” The Police (from No. 34 to No. 22)
Highest Debut (No. 57) – “Running With the Night,” Lionel Richie
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “In the Mood,” Robert Plant (from No. 88 to No. 67)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “Just Be Good to Me,” The S.O.S. Band
No. 1 Album – “Metal Health,” Quiet Riot
In U.K.
(Source: Official Charts)
No. 1 Song – “Uptown Girl,” Billy Joel
No. 1 Album – “Seven and the Ragged Tiger,” Duran Duran
In Canada
(Source: RPM)
No. 1 Song – “All Night Long (All Night),” Lionel Richie
No. 1 Song – “Synchronicity,” The Police
Music News
> Taylor Swift Fans Flock to Target for Exclusive Merch on Black Friday | Billboard
> Kendrick Lamar’s Surprise LP ‘GNX’ Tops U.K.’s Albums Chart | Billboard
> Super Bowl Pregame Performers: Jon Batiste, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty and Ledisi | The Hollywood Reporter
Tour + Festival News
> Las Vegas Festival Canceled in 2025 Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’ | 8NewsNow
Dedicated to Winnie G. We miss you, girl.