Updates / Additions
New Releases
“Another Door,” Ann Wilson – Sept. 29
“Equal Strains On All Parts,” Jimmy Buffett – Nov. 3
“Bitter Sweet Love,” James Arthur – Jan. 26, 2024
“Polaroid Lovers,” Sarah Jarosz – Jan. 26, 2024
Reissues
“50 Years of De-Evolution 1972-2023,” Devo – Oct. 20“The Complete Budokan 1978,” Bob Dylan – Nov. 17
“Music Box (30th Anniversary Edition),” Mariah Carey – Feb. 23, 2024
New Music Friday: The Reissues
Just Released
(Surprise releases + more)
“Music Box: 30th Anniversary Edition,” Mariah Carey (digital edition of 1993 album, featuring “Dreamlover,” “Hero” and “Without You”; with unreleased tracks, mixes and live recordings; CD and Vinyl out Feb. 23, 2024; Hear here; Columbia)
“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording),” Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, et al (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Arts Music / Warner)
“BB/ANG3L,” Tinashe (seven-song EP; Nice Life Recording Company)
“DIAMONDS,” Lil Peep & iLoveMakonnen (late rapper’s last previously unreleased body of work; Hear here; AWAL Recordings)
Peace, love and understanding / Tell me is there no place for them today?
New Songs Playlist
(Click on title to stream)
Angry, The Rolling Stones
Think I’m in Love With You, Chris Stapleton
roses, Kelly Clarkson
Bongos, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion
BIPOLAR, Peso Pluma, Jasiel Núñez & Junior H
For the Both of Us, Dan + Shay
Tight, Samara Joy
Back Then Right Now, Tyler Hubbard
LUXURY LIFE, Busta Rhymes feat. Coi Leray
Jealous Moon, Sarah Jarosz
Behind My Eyes, Jackie Evancho
Feel the World Turning, Ida Mae
Hope You’re Proud, Rachel Grae
Goodbye, Hello, Izzy Bizu
Elle Woods, Lagoona Bloo
Fast Lane, Vixen77
Harvest Highway, Jimmy Rankin
Downtown, TANSU
In the Garden, Indigo Sparke
Today’s Birthdays
This Week In … 1985
(Source: Billboard)
No. 1 – “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion),” John Parr
Biggest Mover Within the Top 40 – “Oh Sheila,” Ready for the World (from No. 26 to No. 18)
Top Debut (No. 43) – “Part-Time Lover,” Stevie Wonder
Biggest Mover Within the Hot 100 – “Dancing in the Street,” David Bowie & Mick Jagger (from No. 47 to No. 33)
Shoulda Been a Bigger Hit – “When Your Heart Is Weak,” Cock Robin
Music News
> Zach Bryan Arrested After Interfering With Traffic Stop in Oklahoma | The New York Times> AI-Generated Drake and Weeknd Song ‘Heart on My Sleeve’ Is Not Eligible for a Grammy, Recording Academy Chief Clarifies | Variety
> Ezra Collective Wins 2023 Mercury Prize | Pitchfork > Annie Lennox Does Not Plan to Retire | The Associated Press
> Bonnie Raitt, Zach Bryan & More Nominated for 2023 Americana Honors & Awards | Billboard
> Hiromi: Tiny Desk Concert | NPR
Tour News
> Eagles Launch Farewell Tour in New York City | Ultimate Classic Rock> Keane Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Hopes and Fears’ With 2024 World Tour | American Songwriter
> Fall Out Boy and Jimmy Eat World Announce 2024 Tour | Pitchfork
