New Releases - 4/19/24

Hitting The Racks

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

New Releases

The Bacon Brothers – Ballad Of The Brothers LP (Forty Below)

For The Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound "forosoco", and it's taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall. The exploration continues with the band's twelfth release, The Ballad Of The Brothers.

Boynextdoor – How? (Earth Ver.) CD (Koz Entertainment)
Boynextdoor – How? (Fire Ver.) CD (Koz Entertainment)
Boynextdoor – How? (Sticker Ver.) CD (Koz Entertainment)
Boynextdoor – How? (Wind Ver.) CD (Koz Entertainment)

Boynextdoor is back with their second mini album How? which acts as a bridge between their previous releases Who! and Why..

Brainstory – Sounds Good LP (Big Crown)

Based in L.A. but hailing from the Inland Empire's own Rialto, California, two-thirds of Brainstory, Kevin and Tony Martin are brothers by blood, while Eric Hagstrom is a brother through their music and long-term friendship. Since they started the band, they have constantly faced situations that forced them to rise to the occasion. The path to take their art to the next level is clearer than ever, and once again, they are here for it.

T-Bone Burnett – The Other Side CD/LP (Verve)

T Bone Burnett, the multi-Grammy Award-winner and living legend, returns with a solo project, The Other Side. "Waiting For You" is the lead single released with a visualizer and featuring the angelic harmonies of Lucius as its backdrop. The album promises a sweeping return to folk and form for this formidable guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Chanel Beads – Your Day Will Come CD/LP (Jagjaguwar)

At once a hazy relic and a digital snapshot of the human experience, Your Day Will Come is the debut album from Chanel Beads. The remarkable project announces the arrival of New York-based musician Shane Lavers as a new force in experimental music, capturing the many contradictions of modern existence and the strange infiniteness of the digital world. The songs feel like a memory in which you can't distinguish between what actually happened or what was a false reproduction in your mind-although the burning emotion remains intact. [Limited-edition red vinyl.]

Claraguilar - Figura LP (Lapsus Records)

The scenic artist and multi-instrumentalist Claraguilar moves from performing arts to cinema as a composer and live performer with soundscapes that blend electronics and sampled elements with orchestral arrangements. The starting point of Claraguilar's debut album was born with the concept of an "invisible orchestra," and Figura is a space in which electronica, ambient, and chamber-pop coexist; all under an operatic halo full of drama. The album dives into the melodic landscapes, merged with orchestral samples and chopped voices containing mysterious messages inside. Each track is a pixelated lightshow and a live electronic instrumentation, presented onstage as an elegant performance with an expansive emotional range.

Cloud Nothings – Final Summer CD/LP (Pure Noise)

Over the past 15 years Cloud Nothings have become part of the fabric of modern indie rock with a steady run of reliably fantastic records, and this streak continues unabated with Final Summer–an album that’s so assured, so instantly satisfying, that it forces you to pause and realize you’re listening to one of the great American rock bands in their prime. Cloud Nothings recently shared Final Summer's title track (which garnered attention from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR, Stereogum, Paste, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, and more) and now they've released another high voltage new single, "Running Through The Campus". It's a three-minute blast of surging guitars and drums wrapped around the effortless hooks that vocalist/guitarist Dylan Baldi excels at. [Indie store exclusive half clear/half orange w/ black splatter vinyl.]

Coral Morphologic & Nick Leon - Projections of a Coral City LP (Balmat)

This project marks a series of collisions between distant worlds: the organic and the artificial, the Eocene and the Anthropocene, sea and cement -- and even, perhaps, ambient music and activism. Coral Morphologic are the Miami duo of marine biologist Colin Foord and musician J.D. McKay; since 2007, they have used a variety of multimedia projects to generate environmental awareness of marine biodiversity -- most notably Coral City Camera, an underwater webcam streaming live from an urban reef ecosystem in Port Miami. Their city-mate Nick León is a linchpin of South Florida's contemporary leftfield electronic scene, with credits on records by Rosalía and Iceboy Violet, among others. The tones are watery, the mood elegiac, the colors a washed-out pastel. Forms that appear static on the surface gradually open up to reveal hidden depths teeming with microscopic movement. You might detect resonances with other aquatically minded works, such as Jürgen Müller's Science of the Sea or Harold Budd's liquid piano compositions, but ultimately Projections of a Coral City creates the impression of a world unto itself -- a hauntingly beautiful space at the meeting point between sorrow and hope.

Folterkammer – Weibermacht CD/LP (Century Media)

Folterkammer, which translates to ‘Torture Chamber’ in German, offers a sonic experience startlingly unlike anything you’ve ever heard. This New York-Swiss-French ensemble skillfully fuses elements of Baroque music, black metal, opera, jazz, and classical into a captivating, yet unsettling amalgamation. Weibermacht, a term translated with octave - flexing prowess by Andromeda Anarchia as "Bitch Power," immediately delves into the provocative, pushing boundaries from the very first track, "Anno Domina." Sung entirely in German, the song initiates a 45-minute thematic plunge into the depths of BDSM, where pain blurs with pleasure. This venture into the taboo is no surprise, as the band’s lineup also includes Imperial Triumphant guitarist Zachary Ezrin and boasts a truly disturbing cover by renowned artist Eliran Kantor (Immolation, Heaven Shall Burn). Uneasy listening has never felt so good. [Limited edition ‘baby pink’ vinyl.]

Bill Frisell – Orchestras CD/2xLP (Blue Note)

Bill Frisell's expansive double album Orchestras documents two inspired concert-hall engagements arranged by Michael Gibbs for the guitarist's trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston. Sweeping orchestration evoking landmark film scores and Gil Evans alike move nimbly within and around the trio's telepathic rapport, and Frisell's shimmering trademark tone melds gorgeously with symphonic strings and brass.

Gustaf – Package Pt. 2 CD/LP (Royal Mountain)

Gustaf, the Brooklyn no wave/post-punk band helmed by Lydia Gammill, presents their sophomore album. Their first since 2021’s Audio Drag For Ego Slobs – which nabbed the band critical acclaim, a cosign with Beck, and tours with Idles, Sleaford Mods and Yard Act – Package Pt. 2 continues the endlessly fascinating world-building exercise of its forbearer. Produced by Erin Tonkon, the album was recorded at Studio G Brooklyn and Circular Ruin. [Indie store exclusive green & pink vinyl.]

High On Fire – Cometh The Storm CD/LP (MNRK Heavy)

Dive into the maelstrom of sound with High On Fire's latest album, Cometh The Storm. With its relentless energy and uncompromising vision, this Grammy Award-winning masterpiece is a must-listen for fans of heavy metal and all who crave music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. The blistering opener, "Lambsbread", takes you on a journey through the depths of human emotion and the chaos of the world around us. So, crank up the volume, brace yourself for impact, and let the storm wash over you. [Indie exclusive hot pink/brown galaxy vinyl.]

Ian Hunter – Defiance Part 2: Fiction CD (Sun)

Defiance Part 2: Fiction is the follow-up to rock legend Ian Hunter's successful 2023 album, Defiance. The new album features another stacked lineup of guest appearances, including Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Brian May, and Jeff Beck's final recordings, to list a few. [Limited-edition RSD Exclusive vinyl colorways are available on April 20.]

Larry June – The Night Shift 2xLP (The Freeminded)

‘Cotton candy skies’ vinyl. Larry June and prolific producer Cardo have joined forces once again to bring you their latest masterpiece: The Night Shift, a nocturnal adventure that takes you on a ride through the vivid and pulsating streets of Larry's life, as brought to life by Cardo's distinctive production. Larry June, the San Francisco native known for his smooth, laid-back flow and his unwavering commitment to living a healthy and prosperous lifestyle, seamlessly blends his distinctive style with Cardo's signature production, creating a sound that's as crisp and refreshing as a glass of cold-pressed orange juice. The Night Shift is the soundtrack to those late-night drives, providing the perfect backdrop for contemplation and cruising.

Kite – Losing b/w Glassy Eyes 7” (Dais)

Swedish synth-pop phenomenon Kite's second 7” since signing with Dais in 2023 finds the duo of Nicklas Stenemo and Christian Hutchinson Berg swinging for new heights of romantic desolation and baroque grandeur.

Stephanie Lambring – Hypocrite CD/LP (Almost Autonomous)

“I’m not afraid of the uncomfortable,” says Stephanie Lambring. “Oddly enough, I think you can actually find a lot of comfort in exploring it, in facing it head on and seeing it for what it really is.” It’s that paradox that lies at the heart of Lambring’s stunning new record, Hypocrite. Recorded in Nashville with producer Teddy Morgan (Carl Broemel, Elise Davis), the collection is a remarkable work of self-reflection from an artist determined to know her truest self (and to help us find our own true selves in the process). The arrangements are lush and hypnotic here, with Lambring’s breathy vocals floating atop a sea of dreamy synthesizers and shimmering guitars, and the writing is as raw and vulnerable as it gets, confronting everything from religion and trauma to body image and motherhood with unflinching honesty. The result is a record that lands somewhere between Phoebe Bridgers and Alanis Morrissette as it looks for the best by reckoning with the worst, an album full of love and grace and compassion that aims to remind us that imperfection and humanity go hand in hand.

(the) Melvins – Tarantula Heart CD/LP (Ipecac Recordings)

Tarantula Heart was recorded with founding member King Buzzo on guitar, vocals and electronic noise, Dale Crover on drums and vocals, Steven McDonald on bass and vocals, special guest musicians Roy Mayorga on drums, synthesizers, and Gary Chester on extra guitar. Roy Mayorga hails from the bands Ministry, Stone Sour, Soulfly and Nausea. Gary Chester comes from the bands Ed Hall and We are the Astroid. Formed over 40 years ago in Seattle, they were one of the pioneers of the grunge and sludge metal scenes. [Indie store exclusive sky blue vinyl.]

My Dying Bride – A Mortal Binding CD/LP (Nuclear Blast)

British doom/death metal legends My Dying Bride unfurl their 15th album, A Moral Binding.

Paraorchestra – Death Song Book CD/LP (World Circuit)

Death Songbook is a groundbreaking collaboration featuring delicate reimaginings of cult classics by Echo and the Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Suede, Mercury Rev, David Bowie & Jacques Brel, Skeeter Davis, Japan and Black. Performed by Paraorchestra, Suede's Brett Anderson, and Charles Hazlewood, these exquisite new versions were orchestrated by Charlotte Harding and feature Nadine Shah and Gwenno with instrumentation by Seb Rochford (Sons Of Kemet) and Adrian Utley (Portishead).

Pearl Jam – Dark Matter CD/CD+Blu-ray Audio/LP (Republic)

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees, Pearl Jam, return with their highly anticipated new album Dark Matter. The band’s 12th studio album was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer, Andrew Watt and is the band’s first release since Gigaton (2020). In 2023, the band retreated to Shangri-La Studios in Malibu where they simply plugged in and played under the watch of producer Andrew Watt. Writing and recording in a burst of inspiration, Dark Matter was born in just three weeks. As a result, Dark Matter channels the shared spirit of a group of lifelong creative confidants and brothers in one room playing as if their very lives depended on it. The album’s packaging features light painting art by Alexandr Gnezdilov. The album cover art was crafted using a large self-made kaleidoscope. Each letter visible on the cover was individually captured and handwritten midair with a specially designed flashlight to create the pearlescent effect. [Standard black vinyl. An RSD Exclusive yellow and ghostly black vinyl colorway is available on April 20.]

Rampue - Bubblebath Trance LP (A Tribe Called Kotori)

A Tribe Called Kotori's first foray into full-length territories, as the immensely talented Rampue takes us on a melancholy-riddled ride across his phantasmatic mindscapes. A true sound explorer, deftly steering his ship down the junction of electronica, abstract and balearic-infused prog house, the Berlin-based vibist has us transfixed and elevated throughout the twelve cuts that form the backbone to this lushly textured promenade in sound -- at times understatedly euphoric, at others rivetingly exotic. Distantly emulating the "euphonious strains" of iconic PS1 video games soundtracks from his youth days, Bubblebath Trance has us surfing a constant paradox of emotions, wistful but not abandoning itself to sorrow, dynamic yet suspended in some sort of mind-expanding stasis. A crystal-pure object that shall not reveal its secrets, even after a thousand listens and just as many wowing moments.

Reneé Rapp and Auli’l Cravalho – Mean Girls (Music From The Motion Picture) LP (Paramount Pictures/Interscope)

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 film, the Mean Girls soundtrack features songs from several of the movie's stars including Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli'i Cravalho as Janis 'Imi'ike, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and more. Also featuring the single "Not My Fault" by Reneé Rapp with rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion. [Limited edition marble pink ‘candy floss’ vinyl pressing is available.]

claire rousay - Sentiment CD/LP (Thrill Jockey)

claire rousay is a singular artist, known for challenging conventions in experimental and ambient music forms. rousay masterfully incorporates textural found sounds, sumptuous drones and candid field recordings into music that celebrates the beauty in life’s banalities. Her music is curatorial and granular in detail, deftly shaped into emotionally affecting pieces. sentiment is a meditation of the poignant emotional terrains of loneliness, nostalgia, sentimentality, guilt, and sex. The album’s narrative arc is guided by delicate musical gestures and artistic vulnerability, audaciously synthesizing disparate and unexpected influences. rousay crafted the songs in various homes, bedrooms, hotels, and other private places, the feeling of time and energy spent alone radiating from each passage. The album is a collection of heart-rending, incisive pop songs that explore universal feelings with subtlety and remarkable vision.[Indie store exclusive yellow vinyl.]

Ann Savoy – Another Heart CD/LP (Smithsonian Folkways)

For decades, Ann Savoy has been revered for her vibrant recordings and performances of Louisiana Cajun music, as well as for her unparalleled deep digging into the history of southwest Louisiana's traditional music. Now we join her in a different musical adventure, Another Heart-the spiritual follow-up to her 2006 collaboration with Linda Ronstadt, Adieu, False Heart. With the magical touch of producer Dirk Powell, Savoy explores a wide array of musical influences that date back to her childhood and adolescence in Richmond, Virginia. Featuring several new originals alongside renditions of tunes by The Kinks, Donovan, Bruce Springsteen, Sandy Denny, and more, Another Heart offers a glimpse into Savoy's formative years and the sounds that set her on the path to become a cherished musical icon.

SeeYouSpaceCowboy – Coup De Grâce CD/LP (Pure Noise)

Every single song SeeYouSpaceCowboy have released since forming in 2016 has been deeply rooted in the life experience and trauma of frontwoman Connie Sgarbossa. It’s one of the things that makes the San Diego band’s music so compelling and visceral, because those oftentimes harrowing experiences flow through its veins. Whether that’s existential anguish, substance addiction or suicidal ideation (and attempts), Sgarbossa has never been afraid to detail her pain and torment in excruciating detail. She holds nothing back and combined with the band’s intensely dark (and darkly intense) blend of sasscore, punk, mathcore and metalcore, it’s always made for profound and devastating listening. Coup De Grâce is no exception to that rule.

Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department CD/2xLP (Republic)

The Tortured Poets Department is the upcoming eleventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Her latest album is a collector's delight, featuring 16 tracks plus a unique bonus track, "The Manuscript." The vinyl edition stands out with its 24-page book-bound jacket, enriched with three replicas of Swift's handwritten lyrics and exclusive photos, offering an intimate peek into her creative journey. Additionally, the set includes two ‘ghosted white’ color discs encased in special sleeves adorned with more unseen photos, enhancing the album's appeal. This carefully curated collection not only showcases Swift's musical evolution but also serves as a tangible connection between the artist and her fans, making it a must-have for those who appreciate the blend of music and artistry. The album features two major collaborations: Post Malone, whose name is billed on track one, “Fortnight,” as well as Florence + The Machine on track eight, “Florida!!!” [Indie store exclusive ‘Manuscript edition’ ghosted white vinyl.]

John Zorn – The Hermetic Organ Volume 12 - The Bosch Requiem CD (Tzadik)

Recorded at the Grote Kerk in Den Bosch as part of Zorn's 70th birthday celebration at November Music in Den Bosch, this exciting performance pays tribute to one of Zorn's seminal influences-the 15th century painter Hieronymus Bosch. Performing on two different organs simultaneously, running from one to the other, this is one of the most bizarre installments in the entire Hermetic Organ series. The CD begins with a rare private performance of Zorn alone in the church exploring and stretching the organ's capabilities. For the evening performance, A Pilgrimage Through Hell, Zorn's dear friend and colleague of over thirty years John Medeski joins as his organ assistant, and the two of them literally pull out all the stops.

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

Ai Aso – Lone [Reissue/2014] CD/LP (Ideologic Organ)
Ai Aso – Faintest Hint [Reissue/2020] LP (Ideologic Organ)

Tokyo's Ai Aso (朝生愛, Asō Ai) is a Japanese psychedelic pop singer-songwriter whose work has a whisper-thin acid folk quality to it. She started performing as a solo singer around 2000. Her solo work, infrequent collaborations with White Heaven members You Ishihara and Michio Kurihara, Yurayura Teikoku, and Boris bring a level of fragility and hypnotism to the stage recalling lost memories, small flavors of COIL and serial playing on the verge of evaporation. As for her recent activities, she has performed on bills together with Sunn O))), Boris, Masaki Batoh (Ghost), Touri Kudoh, Kim Doo Soo, Mark Fry, Simon Finn etc.

Big Freedia & The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – Live At The Orpheum Theater LP (Queen Diva LLC)

In April 2023 history was made when Big Freedia became the first bounce artist to perform with an orchestra. Featuring the incomparable, Grammy Winning, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, this new album Live At The Orpheum Theater - is the first full length orchestral bounce album.

Glen Campbell – Glen Campbell Duets: Ghost On The Canvas Sessions CD/2xLP (Big Machine)

Glen Campbell Duets: Ghost On The Canvas Sessions reimagines Glen's critically acclaimed 2011 farewell album with some of the biggest icons in music. The project is the first of its kind, an album recreated completely as duets posthumously, blending Glen's original vocals with the talents of artists like Elton John, Sting, Eric Church, Carole King, Eric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Brian Wilson and more to create an artful body of work that celebrates the Rhinestone Cowboy's final ride. [Limited-edition gold vinyl.]

Bo Carter – Banana In Your Fruit Basket: Red Hot Blues 1931-36 LP (Yazoo)

Bo Carter's family had a musical tradition going back to slavery times and he learned a great deal from its very talented members. As a Mississippi musician, Bo was steeped in the region's rich early blues repertoire, but was distinctive in adding to it a new level of sophistication rarely equaled by other blues artists. As a member of the great Mississippi Shieks band, he encountered a wide range of traditional and pop styles and employed many of them in his innovative performances. One part of his repertoire was the sexually suggestive double entendre blues that are featured here on this album. These recordings, which were demonstrably more original than any of his rivals, sold extremely well and helped Bo become one of the most prolific artists of the whole prewar blues period.

The Flesheaters – Minute To Pray A Second To Die [Reissue/1981] LP (Jackpot)

Red colorway. Jackpot Records is proud to re-reissue what many call arguably the greatest album of the punk rock era: The Flesh Eaters' 1981 punk-noir masterpiece, A Minute To Pray A Second To Die. Once referred to as an all-star roots/voodoo combo, The Flesh Eaters could only have crawled out of the myst of the late L.A. ‘70s punk scene. Fronted by punk poet/composer Chris D. (Desjardins), the band was a satellite for exquisite collaborators that allowed him to bring the full force of his dark, messed-up lyrical nightmares. Members of X, Wall Of Voodoo, Los Lobos, The Blasters, and The Plugz all hopped into his unmarked car to take a drive with Chris D. It's grabbed-by-the-throat vocals are powerfully buoyed by the tight melodicism emanating from the players on this record (John Doe and DJ Bonebrake from X, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Dave Alvin & Bill Bateman of The Blasters). Hell, we even get the perfectly executed John Doe original, "Cyrano de Berger's Back", which was re-recorded by X in 1987. The creators of this record made a pulp novel for your ears with an equal chance to scar your heart. Do not miss out-this is punk noir at its greatest.

Jerry Garcia – Garcia (Remixed) LP (ATO)

Garcia (Remixed) is a re-imagination of the Grateful Dead co-founder's landmark solo debut album as a genre-defying dance potion created by DJ/Producer & life-long Deadhead LP Giobbi. The collection, which features several of Garcia's most timeless compositions co-written with Robert Hunter including "Deal", "Bird Song", "Sugaree", and "The Wheel", gives the original album a whole new beat in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Herbie Hancock – Speak Like A Child [Reissue/1968] LP (Blue Note)

Following his 1965 masterpiece, Maiden Voyage, Herbie Hancock wouldn't record his Blue Note follow-up until 1968 with the innovative classic, Speak Like A Child, on which the pianist and composer added the unique coloring of flugelhorn, bass trombone and alto flute to his trio for an alluring set of originals including "Riot" and "The Sorcerer",

Bobby Hutcherson – Happenings [Reissue/1966] LP (Blue Note)

On his 1966 classic, Happenings, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson assembled a quartet with Herbie Hancock (piano), Bob Cranshaw (bass) and Joe Chambers (drums) for a sublime post-bop outing featuring captivating Hutcherson originals, including the stunning ballad "Bouquet" and Latin-tinged "Rojo", as well as a version of Hancock's "Maiden Voyage".

Luther – Luther [Reissue/1976] CD/LP (Sony Legacy)

June 1976 saw the introduction of Luther, Luther Vandross's debut album, marking a significant milestone in the R&B genre. This album not only showcased Vandross's unparalleled vocal prowess but also highlighted his talents as a songwriter and producer. Among its hits, "Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)" gained particular fame when it was reimagined by Vandross and David Bowie, emerging as "Fascination" on Bowie's legendary 1975 album Young Americans, where Vandross also contributed to background vocals and arrangements.

Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon [50th Anniverary] (2023 Remaster) 2xLP (Pink Floyd)

Double 180gm clear vinyl pressing housed in gatefold jacket. Includes poster. 50th Anniversary pressing of the classic album featuring UV artwork printing on the non-groove side. This set features the prism spectrum seen through the playable side of the vinyl while maintaining the best quality sound that fans expect.

Tyler Ramsey – Valley Wind [Reissue/2004] LP (Tyler Ramsey)

First-time vinyl edition of the beloved country/Americana singer-songwriter’s debut album.

Reneé Rapp – Everything To Everyone [Reissue/2022] CD (Interscope)

Reneé Rapp's deluxe edition of her unfiltered and deeply vulnerable debut EP Everything To Everyone boasts two new tracks including the new single 'Bruises', an exploration of her love-hate relationship with being sensitive and easily wounded. Originally released in November 2022, the stripped-back title track and EP opener, now expanded, explores Rapp's desire to show up for the important people in her life.

Bruce Springsteen – Best Of Bruce Springsteen CD/2xLP (Sony Legacy)

Best Of Bruce Springsteen is an 18-track collection of original songs spanning his storied 50-year recording career, from 1973's Greeting from Asbury Park, NJ to 2020's Letter To You. The collection spans early-career favorites like "Growin' Up" and "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)", staples of Springsteen's live shows from "Dancing In The Dark" to "The Rising", best-selling breakouts like "Born To Run" and "Hungry Heart", as well as recent releases "Hello Sunshine" and "Letter To You". Here, these career-spanning works appear together in one set for the first time. The packaging includes archival photos and a new essay.

Various Artists – Live On Mountain Stage: Outlaws & Outliers CD/2xLP (Oh Boy)

Mountain Stage: Outlaws & Outliers gathers some highlights from the program, curated by the show's co-founder and longtime host Larry Groce. With four decades worth of recordings in its archives, many documenting artists in their formative years, this is bound to be an essential release. "I've had the privilege of listening to some of these tracks and they're just jaw-droppingly gorgeous" says Groce. Net profits from the album's release will benefit the program. Produced out of West Virginia Public Broadcasting in Charleston, Mountain Stage is heard on nearly 300 public radio stations nationwide. The series continues to present world class performances with the same passion, dedication, and curiosity that's guided it from the start. Some of their most iconic guests include John Prine, Wilco, R.E.M., Phish, Townes Van Zandt, Patti Smith, Allen Ginsberg, Dr. John, Buddy Guy, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band to name a few.

Various Artists – Remixes JID020 LP (Jazz Is Dead)

Remixes JID020 is the twentieth installment in the Jazz Is Dead catalog. This remix album features London based artists Shabaka Hutchings and Theon Cross, New York tastemaker Melanie Charles, L.A. based producer Bei Ru, Brazil's DJ Nyack, Detroit based producer Tall Black Guy, Bay Area producer Mophono and the LA based house duo LO & Diisko. Remixers sampled the previously release Jazz Is Dead records created by Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and icons including the following: Lonnie Liston Smith, Jean Carne, Tony Allen, Henry Franklin, Phil Ranelin, Wendell Harrison, Garrett Saracho, and Katalyst. [Limited edition green vinyl.]

Eli Young – 10,000 Towns [Reissue/2014] 2xLP (Valory)

2014 release, the fifth studio album from the country quartet. "To still be making music and going through the craziness of life together is something we'd only dreamed of when we met back in college. This album shows another chapter in our lives as a band, as husbands, as fathers and as individuals that we're really excited to share with our amazing fans," said lead singer Mike Eli.