New Releases - 2/14/25

Hitting The Racks

Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's

New Releases

Marshall Allen - New Dawn CD/LP (Mexican Summer)

Two days after his 100th birthday, Marshall Allen embarked on a remarkable journey with the creation of New Dawn, his debut solo album. A revered member of The Sun Ra Arkestra since 1958 and the ensemble's leader since Sun Ra's departure from this realm in 1993, Allen's career has spanned nearly seventy years, yet this marks the first time he has released a solo record under his own name. Rather than bookending an era, New Dawn presents itself as a new chapter for Allen - a love letter to spacetime that channels a century of musical transience and transcendence into seven outer dimensional tracks. A pioneer of the avant-garde, Allen's contributions both inside and beyond the Arkestra are legendary. Allen's voice is one of cosmic spirit, transcending the boundaries of traditional jazz and offering an emotional and spiritual resonance that has drawn comparisons to "Johnny Hodges from outer space." Allen's music has always been more than just sound, journeying through all strata of creative exploration. His mastery of the saxophone, alongside his dedication and demonstration of Sun Ra's teachings, has placed him in a distinct position within the avant-garde jazz universe for decades. New Dawn presents an intimate side of Allen rarely heard before. 

The Altons - Heartache In Room 14 CD/LP (Daptone)

After several wildly popular singles out on Penrose Records, alongside labelmates Thee Sacred Souls, The Altons release their debut album on Daptone. With lead vocals shared between Adriana Flores and Brian Ponce the interplay between their unique timbres brings a romantic quality to the music. Steeped with moody ballads, soulful, tejano-kissed duets and Bond theme psychedelia–Heartache in Room 14 is poised to be the "must have" album of 2025. [Daptone authorized dealers exclusive baby blue vinyl.]

Bartees Strange - Horror CD/LP (4AD)

Bartees Strange was raised on fear. His family used scary stories to teach life lessons, and at an early age, Strange started using scary movies to practice being strong. Horror is the follow-up album to Farm to Table, which was released to much critical acclaim earning best-of nods from the likes of The New York Times, Rolling Stone and NPR Music - Co-produced with Jack Antonoff. [Indie store exclusive translucent red vinyl.]

Beach Bunny - Honeymoon LP (Mom+Pop)

Honeymoon is the excellent debut album from Beach Bunny, the four-piece band out of Chicago. Recorded at the iconic Chicago studio Electrical Audio with producer Joe Reinhart (Hop Along, Algernon Caldwaller), the nine songs on the LP burst with energy that capture their vital and life-affirming live shows. Songs like the swooning and anthemic singles 'Dream Boy' and 'Ms. California' encapsulate the highs and lows the exiting the honeymoon stage of a relationship. The long-awaited debut LP 'Honeymoon' from Beach Bunny follows their breakout hit on Tik-Tok, 'Prom Queen' (65 million global streams, 518K+ TikTok videos). [

Califone - The Villager’s Companion CD/LP (Jealous Butcher)

TVC captures the miles between the start and destination—the faded gas station pit stops, the plastic saint statue stuck to the dashboard for safe travels or luck. It embodies the essence of the journey without the burden of driving—the experience of the ride itself. The album takes us through the heart of Califone’s magic: reverb-drenched piano chords, electronic whirs, and layers of experimental noise. Guided by Tim Rutili’s abstract, fragmented lyrics—both strange and familiar—delivered through his warm, well-worn vocals, it creates an experience as evocative as it is haunting. [Indie store exclusive fireworks shimmer color vinyl.]

Alessia Cara - Love & Hyperbole LP (Def Jam)

Grammy Award-winning Canadian pop star Alessia Cara releases her 4th studio album, Love & Hyperbole. Alessia has amassed over 12.5B streams across her career and has also secured the #1 spot at U.S. Pop Radio across 3 different singles.

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet Deluxe Edition 2xLP (Island)

Deluxe Edition 2 LP set on bright azure blue color vinyl. Featuring 5 bonus tracks with lyrics insert and poster included.

Richard Dawson - End of the Middle LP (Domino)

End of the Middle is a wonkily beautiful peer into the workings of the family unit, perhaps several generations of the same family: "I wanted this record to be small-scale and very domestic", Dawson explains, "to be stripped back, stark and naked, and let the lyrics and melodies speak for themselves and for the people in the songs". By paring things right back what is revealed is a suite of remarkably poised, oddly elegant, beautiful music. [Indie store exclusive vinyl includes a signed print.]

Horsegirl - Phonetics On and On CD/LP (Matador)

Horsegirl — the New York-via-Chicago trio of best friends Nora Cheng, Penelope Lowenstein, and Gigi Reece, release their second album, Phonetics On and On. Produced by Cate Le Bon and recorded at The Loft in Chicago, the band’s original and sonic home, Phonetics On and On is an exploration of the lines between pop, minimalism, and playful experimentation. [Indie store exclusive crystal clear vinyl.]

Ice Spice - Y2K! CD/LP (10k Projects)

Y2K! Is a sugar rush of playful sensuality and unbothered cool - a true representation of the Bronx baddie herself. Ice Spice, born on January 1st, 2000, brings the Y2K vibes and undeniable beats that will make you want to party like it's 2000, before you had to worry about your late-night social media going viral. Ice Spice lives up to her name, bringing straight fire to your speakers this season. 

Seun Kuti & Sampa the Great - Emi Aluta (Zamrock remix) 7” (Record Kicks)

Sampa The Great unleashes an explosive "Zamrock" remix for 'Emi Aluta' a key track from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 new album 'Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)'. The remix is available on limited edition transparent 7" and it's a must have for funk DJs and aficionados.

Lacuna Coil - Sleepless Empire CD/LP (Century Media)

If you know Lacuna Coil then you'll already be aware that every album entry in their storied career is more than just a sound: Each one is a richly textured soundtrack to a specific time and a place. With Sleepless Empire, that place is dark, cinematic, and unmistakably true to the unique characteristics that have given Lacuna Coil such a celebrated entry in the annals of heavy music. - Without the voice, guitars or drums, Sleepless Empire - the orchestral part - would be a cinematic soundtrack. From the colossal refrains of album opener The Siege to the wickedly catchy I Wish You Were Dead and the irrepressibly classic feel of Sleepless Empire's title track, there's no mistaking the confidence of Lacuna Coil's latest, and it has it's share of surprises, too. They come in the form of two very special guest appearances from none other than New Years Day banshee Ash Costello on their epic In The Mean Time and an ear-splittingly over-the-top contribution from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe on Hosting the Shadow. [Indie store exclusive silver vinyl.]

Laufey - Valentine Heart-Shaped Single (Laufey LLC)

 GRAMMY-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey releases a new limited edition of her single on an opaque red heart-shaped disc with an exclusive photo card and foil numbering. Side A includes the fan favorite song "Valentine" with a stunning live version recorded at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik on Side B.

The Lumineers - Automatic CD/LP (Dualtone)

Since their breakout 2012 self-titled debut album, The Lumineers have achieved some incredible milestones: twenty-four number one hits, billions of streams, packed global arena tours, multi-platinum releases, Grammy nominations, and, most important to core members Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz, numerous beloved, timeless songs. The band's fifth studio album Automatic is being released in a music landscape that has become dominated by solo artists dependent on other writers. Schultz says being one of the few groups touring who write all their own material, is "a unique badge of honor." But that's not to say they won't collaborate with other artists; Schultz and Fraites have recently written and appeared on songs with pop icon P!nk, as well as rising singer-songwriters James Bay and Zach Bryan. [Indie store exclusive orchid & tangerine color vinyl.]

Mallrat - Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right LP (Nettwork)

In Mallrat's (aka Grace Shaw's) vision of the world, light is more than photons and electromagnetic radiation hitting the eye it's a moment of divine intervention. A bold swerve into the metaphysical, this is the premise of the prized Brisbane-born, LA-based pop songwriter and producer's 2025 sophomore album: Light hit my face like a straight right. Set against a newly informed backdrop of expressive breakbeats and dance music, it's 12 songs explore the intangible and mysterious allure of human connection, held together by curious investigations into light "the closest thing to a concept this album has," Mallrat says. She reunited with Butterfly Blue producers Styalz Fuego (Troye Sivan, Tate McRae) and Alice Ivy, while bringing into the mix indie electronic producers Chrome Sparks and Casey MQ, whose music - made with French artist Oklou - Grace was listening to a lot at the time. Together, they puzzled out the misty, dance-fueled soundscape that branches out and evolves on her initial references. [Limited edition ‘ultra clear’ vinyl.]

Mario - Glad You Came LP (Epic)

GRAMMY-nominated R&B hitmaker Mario returns with his sixth studio album, Glad You Came, produced by James Fauntleroy. Drawing inspiration from the timeless music of artists like Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson, Mario commands his craft in a way that only a 20-year veteran can. With intimate storytelling and lush instrumentation, supported by emotive vocal performances, Mario invites listeners into his space and reintroduces himself as one of the genre's most game-changing artists.

Bill Medley - Straight From The Heart CD/LP (Curb)

New album from the legendary singer includes "The Dance," originally recorded by Garth Brooks; "He Stopped Loving Her Today," originally recorded by George Jones; and "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (feat. Shawn Colvin)," originally recorded by Hank Williams. The 14-song collection was produced by Fred Mollin (Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel) and features guest artists Michael McDonald, Shawn Colvin, Keb' Mo', and Vince Gill. Mollin shares, "In the heart of Music Row in Nashville, where so many of these songs were originally recorded, the truly iconic voice of Bill Medley sat around with the current class of legendary studio musicians and one song rolled into the next. Live on the floor. The way it was meant to be. "A self-described Pop/Blues artist, Bill shares, "At it's core, a pure Country ballad is the blues."

Mereba - The Breeze Grew A Fire LP (Secretly Canadian)

Southern-bred, alternative R&B singer-songwriter Mereba artistically embodies self-understanding on The Breeze Grew a Fire, her grandest work and first release on Secretly Canadian. To hone in on this latest album, it was necessary for Mereba to reconnect with her whole many-sided self, from her inner child to her inseparable relationships. Mereba peacefully transmutes her beginnings, looking upon her closest kinships and friendships with a keen understanding of their steadying, inspirational force. Surrounded by the gentle Breeze of these relationships and recollections, Mereba is empowered as both an artist and mother, while also being reminded to nurture herchildlike wonder. Mereba gracefully shines on the follow-up to her bounteous 2019 debut, The Jungle Is the Only Way Out. [Indie store exclusive summer sky splash color vinyl.]

New Translations - Vacation LP (Warner Records)

Biting, genuine, thoughtful, playful, joyful, and sincere, Nashville’s New Translations embrace contradictions and exist to confound. A band that captures the dizzy surreality of being alive in confusing times. After a series of singles and EPs like 2023's "The Business", New Translations singer Oliver Pierce, multi-instrumentalists Isaac Middleton and Andrés Ahogado, bassist and producer Ben Dunn, and drummer Philip Walker have settled into a new era that finds them doubling down on their complexities, while writing some of their most vulnerable songs to date. With their debut album “VACATION”, the band invites listeners to join them on a trip through 11 tracks, jetting from moments of lovelorn 21st century new wave, to bold, emotionally charged pop

The Velveteers - A Million Knives CD/LP (Easy Eye Sound)

The Velveteers bring a visceral energy to their explosive sophomore album, A Million Knives, loaded with blistering rock anthems infused with melodic indie songwriting. With GRAMMY Award-winning producer Dan Auerbach at the helm, the Boulder, CO trio encapsulates the raw, forceful, and profoundly heavy power of their live performances and laser-focuses a spotlight on tightly crafted songs as they carve out their own distinctive niche. [Indie store exclusive ‘suck the cherry’ color vinyl.]

The War & Treaty - Plus One CD/2xLP (Mercury Nashville)

"Powerhouse duo" (TODAY) The War And Treaty return with their new album, Plus One. The album includes "Can I Get An Amen," "Leads Me Home," "Stealing A Kiss," "Called You By Your Name," and "Carried Away." 2 LP set.,"Every song on this album deals with some aspects of him and some aspects of her and some aspects of us. The ideal of sharing space with someone can be challenging no matter how short or long. We've had moments of doubt, moments of clarity, moments of regret and moments of solid faith." - Michael and Tanya. [A limited number of signed copies are available at Grimey’s.]

Winona Fighter - My Apologies to the Chef CD/LP (Rise Records)

Nashville-based punk rock trio Winona Fighter deliver their stunning debut album, My Apologies to the Chef. Featuring singles "Attention," "Hamms In A Glass," "You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridger" and "I'm In The Market To Please No One," the album is a riotous explosion of huge choruses, biting lyrics and riffing guitars. The band are picking up a reputation as one of the best live bands out there right now through touring with artists such as The Offspring, Incubus and Bayside. This debut album bottles the energy of their frenetic live shows perfectly. Available on white vinyl. 

Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...

Betty Carter - Out There with Betty Carter LP (Verve Request)

Originally released through Peacock Records in 1958 after her stint with the Lionel Hampton's band, Out There is a snapshot and early gem in Betty Carter's broad career. Supported by a quality cast including Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano) and Kenny Dorham (trumpet) among others, Carter glides through standards such as "Something Wonderful" as well as her first-penned track "I Can't Help It," which would go on to become a performance staple. Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit. 

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Creedence Clearwater Revival LP (Craft Recordings)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy & The Poor Boys LP (Craft Recordings)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmo’s Factory LP (Craft Recordings)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Pendulum LP (Craft Recordings)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Mardi Gras LP (Craft Recordings)

New vinyl reissues on a variety of colors. 

Father John Misty - I Love You Honeybear CD/LP (Sub Pop)

Father John Misty's landmark 2015 sophomore album, I Love You, Honeybear, is back on vinyl, remastered and repackaged as a single LP. (It was originally released as a double LP.) The now-classic album includes fan favorites "Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins)," and the title track, "I Love You, Honeybear." [Limited edition red vinyl.] *Signed copies will be available in the shop for in-person customers starting Saturday morning, Feb. 15, when we open at 11am, along with some other FJM signed catalog LPs.

Bill Henderson - Bill Henderson with the Oscar Peterson Trio LP (Verve)

Bill Henderson may not have been a household name among jazz singers, but this 1963 release raises a valid point that maybe he should have been. Of course, taking on this mix of standards with the Oscar Peterson Trio - including Ed Thigpen (drums) and Ray Brown (bass), certainly could make a lesser talent look better. But Henderson matches the group's ability and elevates classics like "All or Nothing At All," and "You Are My Sunshine" with his own point of view. Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit.

Albert King - New Orleans Heat 2xLP (Friday Music)

Limited translucent red colored vinyl LP pressing of this 1978 album from the blues icon.

Kris Kristofferson - Austin Sessions Deluxe Edition LP (Friday Music)

25 years ago, Kris got together with some of the world's greatest players and singer-songwriters and created his masterwork, "The Austin Sessions." Along with friends Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, Allison Krauss, Mark Knopfler, Steve Earle and many others, Kris Kristofferson and his dear friends collaborated on some of his biggest hit songs like Help Me Make It Through The Night, Why Me?, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Me and Bobby McGee. Out of print for a long time, Friday Music is pleased to announce the first ever deluxe edition version of Kris Kristofferson's "The Austin Sessions." Produced by Fred Mollin and Mastered impeccably from the Atlantic recordings by Joe Reagoso (Willie Nelson/Elvis Presley/Big & Rich), this stellar album is now enhanced with two bonus tracks for the first time on vinyl Jody & The Kid and Best Of All Possible Worlds. [Limited edition gold vinyl.]

Robert Palmer - Rhythm & Blues LP (BFD)
Robert Palmer - Drive LP (BFD)
Robert Palmer - Live at the Apollo LP (BFD)

New reissues of Robert Palmer’s last two studio albums and his live album from 2001.

Red Clay Strays - Made By These Moments LP (RCA)

Made by These Moments is the second studio album from Mobile, Alabama natives The Red Clay Strays, and the band's debut album on RCA Records. This collection celebrates all the incredible moments that have defined the band's fast-rising success. Consisting of Brandon Coleman (lead vocals, guitar), Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), and John Hall (drums), The Red Clay Strays made this record in Nashville with producer Dave Cobb at his studio, Georgia Mae. [Limited edition translucent white vinyl.]

Sonny Rollins - Sonny Rollins & The Contemporary Leaders LP (Craft Recordings)

Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary Leaders was originally released in 1959 by West Coast jazz label Contemporary Records. Rollins is backed by a who's who of the labels players, including Hampton Hawes (piano), Barney Kessel (guitar), Leroy Vinnegar (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums). This edition, released as part of the Acoustic Sounds Series, features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman and is pressed at RTI on 180-gram vinyl, and presented in a tip-on jacket.

Diana Ross & The Supremes - Let The Sunshine In LP (Elemental Music)

The 16th studio album by Diana Ross & the Supremes, Let the Sunshine In was issued by Motown in 1969. Included is "I'm Livin' In Shame," the sequel to the previous year's #1 hit "Love Child," as well as the Smokey Robinson song "The Composer," which hit #27 on the Pop chart. The album features Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong, while original Supreme Florence Ballard appears on "Let the Music Play." 

The Temptations - Puzzle People LP (Elemental Music)

The Temptations and their producer Norman Whitfield had experimented so successfully with psychedelic soul on their previous release, Cloud Nine, they continued on that path with the group's eleventh album, Puzzle People, in 1969. Featuring the #1 Pop hit "I Can't Get Next to You," the album reached #5 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart, while becoming a juggernaut on the Soul LPs chart, where it was #1 for nearly four months. This is one of the group's - and Motown's - strongest LPs of the era.

Various - Barnyard Beehive LP (Numero)

You know Dolly, Loretta, Tammy, and Bobbie-but what about Joyce, Mona, Cathy or Judy? Barnyard Beehive lassos 16 Opry hopefuls from across the Numeroverse, corralling the timeless tropes of eartbreak, trouble, and the bottle into one 12" pen. [Limited edition translucent pink vinyl.]

Various Artists - Fania: The Latin Sound of New York 1964-1978 2xLP (Craft Recordings)

This collection features 16 of the most renowned salsa and Latin soul singles released on Fania Records, and it's subsidiaries, between 1964-1978, making it the perfect introduction to the legendary catalog. It celebrates the trailblazing label's 60th anniversary, and iconic artists Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Rubén Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Celia Cruz and more. Archival images and new liner notes, in English and Spanish, by New York-based music historian Aurora Flores are also included. 

Rusty Williams - Grand Man LP (Congrats)

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams grew up surrounded by music, hearing her grandfather, Rusty Williams, play the piano or guitar with a hint of the Nashville Sound, inspiring her to pursue the art as well. He wrote and recorded a series of songs in the ‘70s that never saw the light of day—until now, with help from his granddaughter and her bandmate, Zac Farro. Rusty Williams is releasing his debut album, Grand Man, on Farro’s Congrats Records. According to a press release, her grandfather would often talk about the album, but she had never heard it. She and her bandmates didn’t even believe the record existed, but Rusty’s old production partner recently unearthed the old recordings. The question of what to do with the album had a simple answer. Recorded between 1972 and 1983.