More than 20 years in the making, this December finally sees the release of i/o, Peter Gabriel’s first album of new material since 2002’s Up. During 2023, Peter has been releasing a new song from the album on the occasion of every full moon. Being revealed roughly every four weeks, each track has been allowed to find its own time and space, to enjoy its own orbit. “It’s a little like getting a Lego piece each month,” Peter explains. Now it’s time to stand back and admire the final, completed creation. And what a creation – 12 tracks of grace, gravity and great beauty that provide welcome confirmation of not only Peter’s ongoing ability to write stop-you-in-your-tracks songs but also of that thrilling voice, still perfectly, delightfully intact. Throughout the album the intelligent and thoughtful – often thought-provoking – songs tackle life and the universe. Our connection to the world around us – ‘I’m just a part of everything’ Peter sings on title track i/o – is a recurring motif, but so too the passing of time, mortality and grief, alongside such themes as injustice, surveillance and the roots of terrorism. But this is not a solemn record. While reflective, the mood is never despondent; i/o is musically adventurous, often joyous and ultimately full of hope, topped off as it is, by the rousingly optimistic closing song, Live and Let Live.  Always looking to push the boundaries, i/o is not simply a collection of a dozen songs. All 12 tracks are subject to two stereo mixes: the Bright-Side Mix, handled by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, and the Dark-Side Mix, as reshaped by Tchad Blake. “We have two of the greatest mixers in the world in Tchad and Spike and they definitely bring different characters to the songs. Tchad is very much a sculptor building a journey with sound and drama, Spike loves sound and assembling these pictures, so he’s more of a painter.” Peter has also invited a range of visual artists to contribute a piece of art to accompany each track. The dozen artists make an exceedingly impressive team of collaborators: Ai Weiwei, Nick Cave, Olafur Eliasson, Henry Hudson, Annette Messager, Antony Micallef, David Moreno, Cornelia Parker, Megan Rooney, Tim Shaw, David Spriggs and Barthélémy Toguo. Having handpicked the artists, Peter recognises that “They have the same obsessive attention to their visual work that we musicians have in sound.”

Hector Tellez Jr. is a soulful big-voiced singer and virtuoso rock guitar-player from Havana, Cuba. Growing up in a musical family in Cuba, he listened to scratchy bootlegged cassettes and CDs leading him on a passionate and self-curated music journey of blues and classic rock n’ roll. His cornerstone influences coalesced into Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, and Leonard Cohen.
Today Hector lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes and records music in both English and Spanish. His upcoming debut album was produced by Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots) and features Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana.

Limited to one pressing, this 10^th Anniversary Viny Box Set Brings Together 2 of Five Finger Death Punch’s Best-Selling Albums (Pressed on Silver Metallic and Gold Metallic vinyl and housed in gatefold sleeves with updated album art), along with their long out-of-print live album, PURGATORY (TALES FROM THE PIT).  This 6-platter collection contains 6 bonus tracks and a 4-decal sticker sheet.  This will be a highly sought-after collectable among the band’s legion of devoted fans.  Five Finger Death Punch will have just wrapped up fall tour dates with Metallica and Ice Nine Kills in November.

Multi-Platinum artist, Collective Soul, is releasing 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits, 1994-2001 for the first time on vinyl. The album features hits such as “Shine” and “The World I Know,” along with “Perfect Day,” featuring Elton John. In addition to their hits, the band included two new tracks, “Next Homecoming” and “Energy” on the original album. The 2001 release hit #50 on the Billboard 200 and #9 on the Canadian album chart. The album celebrates Collective Soul’s breadth and versatility.

Daisy Jones & The Six Aurora Super Deluxe Album is set to release on December 1st on vinyl, cassette, and CD including 14 new tracks that have never been released on a physical format. The 14 new tracks include live, acoustic demos, and reimagined versions of hit singles “Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)” by Marcus Mumford & Maren Morris as well as “Let Me Down Easy” by Demi Lovato. The show Daisy Jones & The Six was the #1 most streamed show on Amazon upon launch and recently received 9 Emmy nominations. “Aurora” was produced by GRAMMY®-nominated writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Blake Mills (Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes, John Legend, Andrew Bird, Perfume Genius). 

Stephen Marley is one of the most respected artists in reggae and pop, with eight GRAMMY® Awards from his career as a solo artist, as a producer and as a member of his family band, Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers.

His brand-new album, Old Soul, is his fifth, and is releasing on UMe in partnership with the Marley Family, Tuff Gong and Ghetto Youth International. It’s Stephen stretching himself as a singer and songwriter, bringing along some special guests in a wide range of material beyond the reggae category.

Among its 14 tracks is the title song, released as a single on Stephen’s fortuitous birthday, 4/20 – which also got a lyric video on Father’s Day Weekend – plus “Winding Roads,” a collaboration with Jack Johnson and the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir; a new version of his father’s song, “I Shot the Sheriff,” with Eric Clapton, who made the song globally famous, on guitar; two songs with his brothers; and unique covers of the traditional pop songs, “Georgia On My Mind” and “These Foolish Things,” both transformed into modern ska singalongs.

ATEEZ, referred to as the 'Global Performance Idols' by Korean media and dubbed the '4th Generation Leaders' by the Korean Ministry of Culture, boasts over 6 million global album sales and 5 consecutive #1 Billboard World Albums chart-toppers.Their June 2023 release, 'THE WORLD EP.2: OUTLAW, ' debuted at #2 on Billboard 200, breaking their previous record of #3. It charted for 5 consecutive weeks, selling over 100, 000 copies in the U.S. in the first week of sales, with global sales surpassing 1.7 million units to date.ATEEZ has received accolades such as MAMA'sWorldwide Fans' Choice Award (2019, 2020), TMA's Artist of the Year (2021, 2022), and SeoulMusic Award's Main Award (2021, 2022). Album Inclusions:Jacket CoverTracklist Description InsertGroup PosterColor Disc (Bone)hello82 Distribution only Photocard (1 Random of 8)US Exclusive Photocard (1 Random of 8)

Each year, thousands of people flock to the city of Nashville with hopes of “making it”. Ironically, it wasn’t until Zach Russell made the decision to leave Music City, USA that he inked his first record deal with Thirty Tigers. Zach had stints as a manager at a shoe store and a karaoke host. He installed irrigation systems, and and also worked as a carpenter. He traveled the US and Europe as Tyler Childers merchandise manager for 3 years and got to witness firsthand what it takes to chase down greatness. Through it all, one thing that remained constant was his belief that he could chase it down as well.

Since leaving Nashville and returning back to the hills of East Tennessee, the past 18 months have been busy for Russell. He spent those months writing music, touring with The Alex Leach Band, and delivering a guest appearance on Adeem the Artist critically acclaimed album, White Trash Revelry. That wave of momentum has culminated to this moment, and the release of his highly anticipated full-length debut, Where the Flowers Meet the Dew.

Once again joining forces with up-and-coming producer Kyle Crownover (Adeem the Artist), this ten-song effort never takes its foot off the gas pedal. Dominant themes of wrestling with mortality, pondering reincarnation, and finding that ever elusive feeling of contentment that all weave gracefully through.

As the old saying goes, “Big hitters take big swings.”, and Russell’s choice as the first single is as bold a statement as can be made. Coming in at a shade over seven minutes long, “Born Again” begins as a rockabilly banger, then midway through, via a psychedelic segue it morphs into a funky, groove heavy jam.  Russell sings of reincarnation and hints that perhaps every waking moment is, in fact, an opportunity to start anew.

The first half of the record is filled with traditional waltzes (“I Thought I Was the Trees”, “Take Me Back to Tennessee”), haunting electric folk (“What You Want Comes to You”), and 60’s R&B style (“Milk & Honey”) cuts. Its deep, mellow, and the lyrics are contemplative. It draws you in while not letting the listener get too comfortable.

Beginning with the aforementioned rip-roaring lead single, the back half of the record brings with it an altogether different vibe. Greasy, distorted guitar licks pepper the back half of Where the Flowers Meet the Dew. “Playing House” fully displays his creative dexterity, and would be right at home on a post-grunge rock radio station, circa 1998, sandwiched between Matchbox 20 and Third Eye Blind. There’s an underlying current filtering through the back half of the record that bristles with tongue in cheek humor, confidence, and all-out swagger. As a whole, Where the Flowers Meet the Dew is a remarkably ambitious effort that undoubtably demands and is worthy of repeated listens.

SZNZ: Winter, the final part in Weezer’s four-EP song cycle, continues the narrative started on SZNZ: Autumn, SZNZ: Spring and SZNZ: Summer bringing Pagan myths, Shakespeare, Catholic rituals, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, and more to life.  Each SZNZ EP offers its own palette of colors, creatures, and emotions to explore.  They were all created in real time, made in tandem with the season themselves.  Once they’ve all been released on December 21, the EPs will create an incredible collection of some of Weezer’s best songs yet, no small feat for a band that never leaves the Zeitgeist.

TALK is preparing to release his debut album Lord Of The Flies & Birds & Bees. Executively produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, the record will showcase his diverse talents, ranging from emotional ballads to massive stadium anthems full of love and passion. The album will include TALK’s debut single “Run Away To Mars,” a song that has connected with listeners all over the world earning 150 million-plus of streams, rising to #1 on the Spotify Global Viral 50 and reaching multi-platinum certification around the world, including in Canada, Sweden, Norway and more.

Saosin is a rock band from Orange County, California. The band was formed in 2003 by Beau Burchell, Justin Shekoski, Zach Kennedy, and Anthony Green. They emerged from the emo and post-hardcore scenes in the early 2000s as one the most fierce and exciting new bands. Their first EP, Translating the Name, released in 2003, is known for it's super high energy, harmonized vocals, lead guitar riffs with delays and natural harmonics that create beautiful melodies. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, a super limited and highly collectible pressing of their classic debut EP on picture disc vinyl is available via Born Losers Records.

Teeming with teenage angst, punk sensibilities, and Violent Femmes’ own special brand of jittery folk-rock, the trio’s self-titled debut Violent Femmes became a cult favorite. Features the anthems “Blister in the Sun,” “Please Do Not Go,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” and “Add It Up.” 

This expanded 40th anniversary 2-CD edition includes the remastered album, plus B-sides, live sessions, and rare demos. The package also includes liner notes by journalist David Fricke, featuring interviews with the band.

Afterglow Of Ragnarok US Release Date: 12/1/23 GATEFOLD BLACK VINYL

★ First new solo release in 19 years

★ Includes centrefold comic book ‘Afterglow Of Ragnarok’ is the brand new single from legendary Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson, his first new solo release in 19 years.

This deluxe 7” single comes in a gatefold that contains a comic book in the centerfold

The platinum LIL DURK album 7220 is now available on vinyl for the first time. The 17 track 2LP set features GUNNA, FUTURE, SUMMER WALKER, and MORGAN WALLEN.

The platinum LIL DURK album THE VOICE is now available on vinyl for the first time. The 16 track album features YNW MELLY, 6LACK, YOUNG THUG, and others.

SIPHO.'s debut album, PRAYERS & PARANOIA, is a product of an eclectic musical palette and will see the Birmingham native channel influence from his childhood, while tackling the complexities of retaining hope in the face of growing up and becoming an adult. Championed by The Guardian, The New York Times, COLORS, Complex, BBC Radio 1, Jools Holland, NME, The Fader, NPR, i-D, Trench, Clash, The Line Of Best Fit, DIY and more. Indie Exclusive Digipak CD.

When a Crooner Dies - Leslie Odom Jr. / The album also will mark the Tony and Grammy Award winner's first new album featuring original music since 2019. Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., currently starring in and co-producing Broadway's Purlie Victorious, will release his fifth studio album, When A Crooner Dies, November 17 through BMG. The release marks Odom's first new album of original music since 2019. When a Crooner Dies will feature 10 newly penned songs that are described as Odom's "most personal music to date."

Vinyl LP pressing. 2023 release. Robben Ford is multiple Grammy-nominated American rock, blues and jazz guitarist. Ex-member of fusion pioneers Yellowjackets, admired for his solo works but also known for his collaborations with giants of music like Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison and many others.

Newly expanded, remastered and remixed edition of the one of the bestselling soundtracks of all time. With 14 previously unreleased tracks, this 3-LP triple gatefold set collects every musical element from the film for the very first time. Includes the Rodgers & Hammerstein classics “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Maria” and many more. 

10th anniversary pressing of Canadian hardcore staple, Counterparts’ third studio album. Originally released in 2013, Rock Sound asserted, "This is raw feeling, distilled through true musicianship – exactly as great hardcore should be.” The album features the single, “Witness,” and showcases the band’s fiery honest lyrics as well as their melodic hardcore sound. The first release peaked at #49 on the US Billboard Indie chart and #7 on the Heatseekers chart.

Brainiac is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album, Smack Bunny Baby, by bringing it back into print on vinyl. Upon its initial release in 1993, SPIN called the album "a noisy little devil that benefits greatly from a fondness for Moog synth and a good ear for (buried) melody." With its reputation established, the band went on to open for Beck, the Breeders, and The Jesus Lizard. Members of Nine Inch Nails, Death Cab For Cute, Muse, and more have cited Brainiac as an influence.

Quickly rising jazz pianist Isaiah J. Thompson is back with his tribute to Vince Guaraldi and his music. He comments "Although many claim to not like jazz, I’ve never heard anyone say they dislike holiday music. In my experience, the popular holiday music is jazz. I think Vince Guaraldi in his time deeply influenced how people experienced the music because by being connected to “Peanuts”, it became a part of the popular culture."

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and composer Kenny G has announced his new album, Innocence. His first collection of lullabies, these timeless tracks with orchestral accompaniment include “Rock-a-Bye Baby”, “Edelweiss”, “Over the Rainbow”, as well as 7 original songs. A career that spans five decades, with over 75 million albums sold and 1.5 billion global streams, seven Top 40-charting singles, 17 GRAMMY nominations, this is Kenny G’s 20th studio album. Available as CD, vinyl & digitally.

As World War II waned, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) made sure that an ancient dial crafted by Archimedes-said to hold the key to time travel-stayed out of Axis hands. In 1969, goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) approached the aged archeologist-adventurer concerning the device... and spurred a global chase by Nazis determined to retrieve it. James Mangold's thrilling franchise capper co-stars Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, and Karen Allen. 154 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

Simple Minds take to the stage at The Hackney Empire in London to perform an acoustic set spanning their eclectic and illustrious career. This intimate concert sees the Glaswegian rockers replace synths for guitars, revealing stripped down and re-imagined versions of their classic songs without losing their essence. Blu-ray + CD Softpak.

Closure/Continuation. Live. Amsterdam 07/11/22  documents Porcupine Tree’s triumphant return to the stage perfectly. A live recording captured on 7th November 2022 at Amsterdam’s 17,000 capacity Ziggo Dome, it places the listener/viewer right at the heart of the stage for the duration of the show as psychotropic visuals explode behind the band as they play a superlative set of songs that features - to use Steven Wilson’s words - “no hits,” where each one is received like an anthem from an alternate universe.

Closure/Continuation. Live. Amsterdam 07/11/22 includes live recordings of much of their 2022 reunion album (including the singles “Harridan” and “Of The New Day”) as well as classic tracks like Trains, Fear of a Blank Planet and Anesthetize.

Title: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS - SEASON TW

Synopsis:

In season two of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories and encounters new life and civilizations. The crew will also embark on personal journeys that will continue to test their resolve and redefine their destinies. Facing friends and enemies both new and familiar, their adventures will unfold in surprising ways never seen before on any "Star Trek" series.

• Talent: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Babs Olusanmokun, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Melissa Navia, Carol Kane
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, TV
• Partner: CBS
• Rating: US Rating - Not Rated
• CA Rating - Pending

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