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JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
A hearty congratulations to Justin Townes Earle on the release of his new album this week, NOTHING'S GONNA CHANGE THE WAY YOU FEEL ABOUT ME NOW (which is also, excitingly, the name of the track on the official Record Store Day 7" single he's releasing this year.) Oh look, here he is now, singing it:
PUNCH BROTHERS - Who's Feeling Young Now
Punch Brothers line-up includes some of the most impressive and widely respected musicians performing today: Chris Eldridge (guitar), Paul Kowert (bass), Noam Pikelny (banjo), Chris Thile (mandolin and lead vocals), and Gabe Witcher (fiddle). Watch Video and Purchase "Who's Feeling Young Now"
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NEW MUSIC FROM THE SHINS
The new album PORT OF MORROW from James Mercer’s THE SHINS is in stores this week, and those guys have proven themselves true friends of record stores. Not only did they choose us to premiere the song “SEPTEMBER” when they released it, they have also given participating stores a special 4 song acoustic EP, to give to you, when you buy the new record at their stores. So it looks like The Shins are true friends of you, too.
Leonard Cohen - OLD IDEAS
LEONARD COHEN the legend returns with OLD IDEAS, and while they last, and get a litho featuring art and text from the man himself... quantities limited.
Amnesty International - Chimes of Freedom- Songs of Bob Dylan
Check out the back story behind the creation of Chimes of Freedom for Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Preview and Purchase - Chimes of Freedom - Songs of Bob Dylan
2012 four CD collection containing music from Patty Smith, Rise Against, Pete Townshend, Diana Krall, My Morning Jacket, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Jackson Browne, Sugarland, Joan Baez, Flogging Molly, Joe Perry, Bad Religion and many others. Two iconic forces that have impacted the past 50 years -- the life-saving human rights activism of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Amnesty International and the incomparable artistry of Bob Dylan -- are being saluted by musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International.
Read more...Wilco & Popeye - "Dawned On Me"
"Dawned On Me" from Wilco's Grammy-nominated new record "The Whole Love." This collaboration with King Features presents the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in more than 30 years. Directed by Darren Romanelli.
Read more...THE BLACK KEYS IN REVERSE
The Black Keys are releasing a special vinyl version of “Lonely Boy” on Black Friday, available only at indie record stores. Only fitting that they handed us this very special look at the making of the piece.
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THE BLACK KEYS ARE LONELY
The Black Keys have unlocked the first new music from their upcoming album, and the exciting part for us is that this time next month a pretty 12” vinyl version of that song, “Lonely Boy” will be at record stores as part of Black Friday. Then just a few weeks after that, the new album, EL CAMINO, will be out too.
Read more...LOUTALLICA: LOU REED AND METALLICA'S LULU
This week sees the release of the highly anticipated, much talked about, seeming oddball collaboration between Lou Reed and Metallica, Lulu. The album began as a cycle of songs Lou Reed had written based on the plays and had intended for the stage. After Reed played with Metallica at 2009’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert, however, he decided to use the songs as the basis for a record with the metal titans. PREVIEW & PURCHASE
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RYAN ADAMS CALLS THE SHOTS
ASHES & FIRE, the new record from Ryan Adams is out this week, and finds him in fine form, according to the stores and fans we’ve talked to and the critics we’ve read. Granted, this clip is acoustic, but judge for yourself, and if you decide to pick up the new record, you should know that for a lucky few there’s a special lyric book that comes with this, but only while supplies last. Oh, and vinyl junkies? Your Ashes & Fire moment comes 11/1. PREVIEW & PURCHASE
Read more...LENNY KRAVITZ’ SHOW AND TELL
Lenny Kravitz has always been known as a student of the musical past, his music and image harking back to the 60s and 70s, and his new record, BLACK AND WHITE AMERICA, is coming out on the most-used medium of the day: vinyl. Here’s Lenny himself, getting a good look at his new baby (you can get a good look at it starting Friday, August 27 when it streets, only at participating indie record stores. (CD on sale August 29)
Read more...PAT GROSSI IS AN ACTIVE CHILD
We’re finding it hard to classify Active Child’s music, and so is everyone else really, they’re all just looking forward to the release of the new album YOU ARE ALL I SEE (on 9/23). Pat Grossi’s musical project has toured with a bunch of different-sounding bands (James Blake, White Lies, School of Seven Bells, White Rabbits) and people have had nice things to say, such as when KEXP said ““His heaven-sent falsetto rising above a warm tenor that he developed through his formative years in the Philadelphia Boys Choir will send chills down your spine if not inspire tears of elation.” (See what we mean by hard to classify?) Check things out for yourself, with this little album trailer.
Read more...ANTHRAX: TIME TO START WORSHIP-ING
TEXAS YOUNG GUN “BRINGING BLUES TO NASTY NEW PLACES”
Rolling Stone said it, and we couldn’t agree more. This Texas hotshot Gary Clark, Jr. is gonna be all over the place, and he’s making this hot summer even hotter with the release of a special EP, BRIGHT LIGHTS, which you can pick up now. Hear the man for yourself below and read a little bit more about what Rolling Stone had to say HERE
Read more...ROYCE DA 5’9” TAKES THE BAD SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
Eminem may have been on 60 Minutes this weekend, but the week belongs to Royce da 5’9” (the Bad to Em’s Evil in their hip-hop duo) and the release of his latest solo joint SUCCESS IS CERTAIN. (Click to Preview).
Read more...ZACK ROGUE WORKS OVERTIME WITH RELEASE THE SUNBIRD
Not content with just one band, Zack Rogue (of Rogue Wave) has a second project called RELEASE THE SUNBIRD and their COME BACK TO US record is out this week. We have a special 7” single as a little gift for you when you buy the record, but just like summer, they won’t last long, especially once we tell you that there are two unreleased tracks on it (“On Your Own” and “You Can’t Fool My Baby”). Quantities Limited, while supplies last. CHECK IT OUT HERE.
WILCO LOVES THEIR LABEL
And it’s a good thing too, since they own it. Their new 7” single is the first thing released on the new label, dBpm records, and it’s in stores now. “I Might”, the A side, is from the upcoming full length THE WHOLE LOVE, and the B side, “I Love My Label” is a cover of a Nick Lowe tune (who just happens to be heading out on tour with them. Synchronicity!)
And hey, Wilco loves their label, but we know you love your record store. Tell us why, in our I LOVE MY RECORD STORE contest, and you could win a trip for two to see Wilco in Central Park on 9/22!
TAKING THE PULSE OF 311
If we told you that P-Nut and SA are back, you’d know we weren’t talking about a candy bar, right? We’re talking about the rock/reggae band 311, roaring out of the Omaha Nebraska heartland, and bringing the party for the last two decades (plus!). The new album UNIVERSAL PULSE is out this week, and participating indie record stores will have a trippy piece of lenticular (3D-ish) artwork for you, when you buy the new record (CD or VINYL) as well as details on how to get a special remix download, that’s not on the record. While supplies last, and in this 311 summer—they’ve already hit the road, with that aforementioned party--we expect that won’t be long.
Rave On Buddy Holly
Click here to preview and purchase Rave On Buddy Holly!
WHATEVER’S ON YOUR MIND, GOMEZ?
Gomez (the band) have a new album out, and there is a special 6 song bonus EP filled with album outtakes, free while they last when you pick up the new record, WHATEVER’S ON YOUR MIND.
Read more...Paul McCartney I & II
The Paul McCartney Archive Collection presents the next two titles in the series – McCartney and McCartney II. Released in multiple configurations – 2CD Special Edition, Deluxe Book Edition, & 2LP Vinyl Edition – these projects have been personally supervised by Paul and newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios. Heralded as one of the most beloved solo debuts of all time, McCartney yielded the timeless tracks “Every Night” and “Junk” along with the immortal classic “Maybe I’m Amazed.” McCartney II was his return to solo work after nine years of massive touring and recording with Wings and features enduring classics such as “Coming Up,” “Waterfalls,” & “Temporary Secretary.”
THOSE DARLINS - 'Be Your Bro'
Those Darlins bring you this revealing video for "Be Your Bro" the debut song off their upcoming album "Screws Get Loose" due in stores worldwide the week of March 29th.
Directed by Veta&Theo for Ovvio Arte
Buy the "Be Your Bro" 7" at your favorite Record Store (www.recordstoreday.com)
IRON & WINE - Kiss Each Other Clean
Sam Beam is back! The new Iron & Wine record, KISS EACH OTHER CLEAN, is out this week. While supplies last, get a special Iron & Wine button pack for FREE, when you purchase it. Wear your love on your sleeve, or your jacket, or your bag....
BEACH HOUSE Free Track
As a “Thank You” to their fans, Beach House has posted a Free Track entitled "I Don't Care for the Winter Sun".
You can download the track here: I Don't Care for the Winter Sun
Corinne Bailey Rae - Is This Love
British songstress Corinne Bailey Rae takes a brief break from songwriting for her new project The Love (OUT NOW), an EP mini-album of cover songs set for pre-Valentine's Day release January 25. The new Love EP, her first new recordings since her 2010 sophomore album The Sea, contains songs by Paul McCartney ("My Love"), Prince ("I Wanna Be Your Lover") and Belly ("Low Red Moon") along with Rae's take on "Que Sera Sera", the Doris Day classic that she's been featuring recently in her live sets. Leading the way is a version of the Bob Marley classic "Is This Love", a song the 31-year-old singer describes as "that late, dirty 6/8 (time) thing".
"I just thought about that song “Is This Love” and how poignant it sounds," says Rae, "and how it feels when it’s stretched out at that tempo. When it’s the start of a relationship and it’s this questioning—”Is this love?” “Is this it?” Is this what it feels like?”—it’s just so tentative. And I love the descriptions in the song, and I think it’s amazing, the idea of two people against the world in poverty and the idea that love is everything that you need." For her take on Prince's "I Wanna Be Your Lover", she says "It's just really fun! I thought, I never get to do really fun, synthy, aggressive bright things." Watch Corinne's live version of "Is This Love" after the jump. Full Idolator interview here.
Read more...BLAKROC on BLAK FRIDAY
It’s the rebirth of Hip-Hop and it’s exclusively at RECORD STORES! This Black Friday is really BLAK FRIDAY at indie record stores across the country as they release BLAKROC, the exclusive new project from The Black Keys and a bunch of bad ass rappers like Mos Def, Q Tip, Jim Jones, RZA, ODB, Ludacris and more. Damon Dash is bringing it... And record stores across the country are the only place to find it
Read more...Record Time 4-8-08
By Deanna Savelle
Hot new albums this week from Nick Cave, The Grouch, and Living Legends.
Nick Cave, famed Aussie singer/songwriter/producer releases his fourteenth studio album this week entitled, Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!. Backing him is a leaner version of his band The Bad Seeds. This is the band’s first album since the 2004 acclaimed release “Abattoir Blues/Lyre of Orpheus.” Cave returned in 2007 for a quick musical detour, backed by 3 of the Bad Seeds recording and briefly touring a side project called “Grinderman.” That project was a no frills, trash rock outlet for Nick and the boys, and is the perfect stepping stone from the sweetness of “Abattoir/Lyre” to the raw energy of “Lazarus.”
Record Time 4-1-08
Check out new releases from The Black Keys, the Rolling Stones, and R.E.M..
Who knew the death of legendary Ike Turner would lead to such a poignant rock record?
The Black Keys’ Attack & Release is this creation. Rumor has it, Ike Turner, before his death late last year, wanted to put out a new album so he enlisted the help of none other than, Danger Mouse (half of Gnarls Barkley). Together, they decided the Black Keys had the sound they were looking for. Well, when Turner passed, The Keys’ Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney thought, why not do our own album with Danger Mouse? The result is a tender yet strong, soulfully impeccable album.
Record Time 3-25-08
Check out new releases from Gnarls Barkley, the B-52’s, Panic at the Disco, and Justin Townes Earle.
Dangermouse and Cee-Lo are back again as the infamous Gnarls Barkley. Taking the playful creativity that distinguished the duo's 2006 debut and expanding on that energy, The Odd Couple explores the forbidden underworld of popular music and human psychology. It starts with the intersection of pulsating hooks and pure emotion, and commences on the beat of the hypnotic lead single "Charity Case." This odd couple’s sophomore album showcases thirteen songs that advance Gnarls Barkley's vital, unpredictable mission.
Record Time 3-18-08
Check out new releases from Flo Rida, Dave Gahan, and Daniel Lanois. Discovering new talent is often a daunting task; however, when the formula is complete, and all parts synergetic, the sky is the limit. With a noted machine behind him, coupled with his originality, Flo Rida has captured the attention of many while simultaneously making a significant impact early in the game with his Atlantic records debut, Mail on Sunday. Of which the first single “Low,” featuring T-Pain, and produced by Timbaland (Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Missy Elliot), has been on the Billboard Top Hot 100 for 20 weeks, and peaked at #1.
Read more...Record Time 3-11-08
As a mega-successful recording artist, producer and actor, Snoop Dogg has carved out a permanent place in pop culture and musical history as hip hop's ultimate wordsmith and most compelling superstar. The hip hop legend and multi-platinum artist returns with his ninth solo effort, “Ego Trippin'.” On this album, Snoop makes his singing debut on the #7 Billboard Hot 100 single “Sensual Seduction,” and cover of The Time’s “Cool.” On his approach to this album he says, he wanted it to be considerably less ‘gangster,’ and set out to be the “Marvin Gaye of Rap.” Snoop also co-produced “Ego Trippin’” along with producer DJ Quick (Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, Ludacris), and Blackstreet’s Teddy Riley.
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Record Time 2-26-08
Universal Motown's singer/songwriter Erykah Badu returns to the music scene with her new album New Amerykah. Laced with Erykah's bluesy grit and MC style vocals, the album features some of the most talented, groundbreaking underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop game, including producer 9th Wonder (Jay-Z, Nas, Mary J. Blige), Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria and R&B singer Bilal.
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Record Time 2-19-08
The Raveonettes have re-emerged with an album that perfectly distills the Danish duo’s 60’s noir-pop song craft and fuzz-guitar clamor into a sensuous voyage. Showcasing a broader palette and a newly cinematic sense of drama on Lust Lust Lust, the band retains the compelling combination of sexy pop songs and rock 'n 'roll urgency that have made them critics 'darlings.
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Record Time 2-12-08
Do you like rock music? is the stunning third album from British Sea Power. It's hard to imagine how this indie rock band could top their previous efforts but they've surpassed themselves and delivered their best album to date! Unlike 99% of their guitar-toting contemporaries, British Sea Power draw inspiration from nature and the rich landscape of Great Britain and beyond. Their songs are themed predominantly of the countryside, the mountains and (surprise) the sea; though not in a corny and obviously eccentric way, in a highly believable and poetically English manner instead. And luckily for us Richmonders, the Satellite Ballroom in Charlottesville has just announced the (enormously powerful live) band will be stopping in on May 8th!
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Record Time 2-5-08
Watershed represents a significant juncture in K.D. Lang's 25-year career - a collection of original songs produced, for the first time, by Lang herself. “Watershed” highlights the warmth in her voice, the maturity of her songwriting and the simple beauty of her arrangements. The Grammy Award-winning artist draws on her wealth of experience with a wide range of genres to fashion a revealing self-portrait.
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Record Time 1-29-08
Though Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler Zavala did time in popular emo band At The Drive-In, their subsequent project Mars Volta is a horse of an entirely different color. Instead of punk, the pair takes their influences largely from 1970’s prog-rock and jazz fusion. One of the most critically acclaimed American rock bands of the 21st century is back with their fourth studio album, Bedlam in Goliath. Every nook and cranny of the album is filled with sound, making this quite possibly the densest album the team has produced yet. Together with new drummer, Thomas Pridgen, and guest guitarist, John Frusciante (of the Red Hot Chili Peppers), the band pounds out about 75 minutes of unrelenting sonic climax.
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Record Time 1-22-08
After 2 years of heavy touring, and making a record with Muscle Shoals soul-icon, Bettye Lavette, the Drive By Truckers are back with a new album. The Truckers have been so long a Richmond favorite, you’d think the band was born here. Though we can’t claim them, they do have many ties to the Richmond music scene, one of which can be found in the albums first track-an ode to the jewels of Richmond, titled “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife.” As for the rest of the album, according to guitarist Patterson Hood, Brighter Than Creation's Dark runs the gamut from old-timey sounding country to a heavy R&B influence. Bassist Shonna Tucker’s vocals take the forefront on many of the tunes, which adds a sweetness to the Truckers disjointed sound. Inter-connected themes explored by the band’s three different song writers have always been their hallmark, but “Brighter” takes it to the next level to offer their most eclectic, cohesive effort yet.
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GOSSIP, GIRL
They’re back, and ready to get the dance party underway. The infectious sounds of JOYFUL NOISE, the latest album from Gossip, will be in the stores on 5/22, but Beth Ditto and the boys have given us a special advance treat: a remix of “Perfect World”, which you can also get on a special three-song EP of remixes available ONLY at indie record stores when you buy the new album next week.
KILLER MIKE R.A.P.S.
Atlanta’s Killer Mike has been rapping for over ten years, but he’ll readily tell you that his new record, R.A.P. MUSIC is his finest achievement. Find out if he’s right, because it’s waiting for you at a record store. And if you hit up a record store earlier this month and picked up his special CD single, then bust out the coupon inside, and head right back to the store, because your version of R.A.P. MUSIC is $2 cheaper. (DISCLAIMER)
Read more...BEACH HOUSE WEATHER IS HERE
The new Beach House record, BLOOM, is out today. They also took part in Record Store Day 2012, releasing a special 7” single, only available at indie record stores. The A-side, “Lazuli” is on BLOOM, but we’ve got a special stream of the B-side of the single, “Equal Mind” which you can only get on the Record Store Day single. Check it out and then scoot on down to the store and pick up BLOOM.
Read more...SPECIAL NORAH JONES LIMITED EDITION RELEASE
Record Store Day congratulates Norah Jones on the release this week of her new album ...LITTLE BROKEN HEARTS. Also, we’re thrilled to work with Norah Jones to offer this limited edition (500 copies made) single of tracks from ... Little Broken Hearts, remixed by Dave Sitek. All proceeds go to benefit ART from the ashes, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support communites devastated by natural disasters through the creation of art.
This limited edition single is housed in a classic Parlophone Records paper sleeve.
Side A: “She’s 22” Side B: “After The Fall”
RECORD STORE DAY 2012
A giant thanks to all the stores, staff, volunteers, keg-tappers, food purveyors, labels, artists, distribution, and everyone else who made the thousands of events yesterday possible. And thanks to YOU. And YOU. And YOU. Every one of you who hit a store (or stores), made a purchase or just hung out and said hi. Every one of you who gets what RSD is all about, and knows how special a record store is. (Cool window photo from Gallery of Sound.
Read more...RECORD STORE DAY IN YOUR POCKET
FREE and ready to download: THE RSD GUIDE--AN APP FOR IPHONE AND DROID! A capital-letter way to say “Record Store Day in your pocket. For free!” That’s right, we’ve got our own APP, and it not only finds the Record Store Day participating stores nearest you, wherever you may be, it also keeps you up to date with all things RSD, all year long. Things like contests (enter from your phone!), video premieres (watch on your phone while waiting in line for your local record store to open), and exclusive release news.
Download now for your iPhone or Droid at the App Store and Android Marketplace
GOODIES
GOODIES
Sometimes there are even better reasons to get your music at indie record stores, and that’s when you can get a little something extra when you buy a new record. The goodies below are available starting on street date with the purchase of the new record they’re listed with, but they’re ALL LIMITED, so first come first serve applies. Also, indie stores are just that: independently minded, and not all will choose to participate in all these gift-giving promotions, so check with your local store!
5/15 PANTERA— get yourself some Pantera stickers when you pick up the special reissue of VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER. While they last, at participating stores (DISCLAIMER) (RSD Store Locator - NOTE: Not guaranteed to particpatie in this offer)
6/5 CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD—participating stores have a special 3 song EP of even more music, with purchase while they last (DISCLAIMER)