New Music CDs

Adrianne Lenker's new collection further illuminates to the listening public what those close to her already know; here we have a songwriter of the highest order, following her voice and the greater Voices that pass through her with an unflinching openness and clarity of translation.

A new set of rare Charlie Parker recordings dating from between 1941-1951, most of them never having been heard before and some never even having been known to exist, chronicle Bird's evolution from a blossoming soloist with the Jay McShann Band into a brilliant improviser who dominated the jazz landscape for decades to come. In addition to two unreleased 78s with the McShann band, this set offers two sets of private recordings made with local musicians and a very relaxed-sounding Parker.

Experience the unfiltered essence of Carín León with the Latin Grammy-nominated album. The chart-topping album dives into the artist's struggles and personal demons, offering raw, street-inspired lyrics and bold storytelling. It's a powerful journey of self-reconciliation and reinvention, set to captivate and resonate deeply. The album includes nineteen tracks and showcases Carín experimenting with a variety of genres such as rock, country and pop.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer James Bay upholds traditions of timeless songcraft and clever lyricism on his fourth studio album via Mercury Records. The 11-track project features the hit single Up All Night with the Lumineers and Noah Kahan, the latter of whom James recently supported for sold-out shows at New York's Madison Square Garden and Boston's Fenway Park.

Columbia Records and Searchlight Pictures present this original motion picture soundtrack on CD. Featuring 23 tracks recorded live from the film like "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," "Like A Rolling Stone," and "Girl From The North Country," the soundtrack includes performances from Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbara as Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic nineteen-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.

Through this album he explores new musical directions while celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage. “Cosa Nuestra” was released under Sony Music Latin. This label has been essential in supporting Alejandro’s rise as one of the leading artists in Latin music. The album features collaborations with high-profile artists such as Bad Bunny, Pharrell Williams, Feid, Alexis & Fido, Romeo Santos and Laura Pausini. The Puerto Rican artist takes listeners beyond his signature perreo, R&B and trap sounds. And in terms of aesthetics, he takes fans on a journey back to 1970s New York, which stands in stark contrast to the galactic concept he presented in his previous work, “Saturno” released in 2023.

With his debut album for Wick Records, Trokan takes the listener through the full spectrum of '60s influenced music: the moody teen-beat bop of "Save a Place," the garage dwelling angst of "Nowhere to Be Found," to the sweet soul sound of the title track. But throughout the record, it's the unique sound of Benny's raspy, vulnerable lead vocal that carries us across this truly stunning collection of modern pop. It is a breath of fresh air from a well-seasoned veteran. Unquestionably worth the wait.

Art Garfunkel is easily one of the greatest singers in the history of pop music: eight Grammy wins, thirteen nominations and countless gold/platinum awards paved the way for his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's a long and impressive list of accomplishments that has been extremely inspiring and motivating for his son, Art Garfunkel, Jr. Although the 33-year-old is only getting started as a singer, he recently racked up two successive Top Ten albums in Germany. This year, Garfunkel & Garfunkel are going to present their first collaborative, aptly titled studio album. It's a stunning cover album that features a selection of personal favorites from the last century.

Get out! Fight!" The Lijadu Sisters album is the insurgent afro-funk their second Cousin Fela strived to create. Soulful, psychedelic, feminist, and revolutionary music already known worldwide, finally available again after a decade with The Lijadus' approval and deep involvement.

Vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims masterfully blends genres from pop, soul, hip-hop, to R&B. With his soul-stirring voice and heartfelt lyrics, Teddy delivers an intimate and cathartic experience, delving into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of life.

The latest full-length from Kishi Bashi is a work of exquisite duality: a party album about the possible end of humanity as we know it, at turns deeply unsettling and sublimely joyful. In a sonic departure from the symphonic folk of his critically lauded 2019 LP Omoiyari-a career-defining body of work born from his intensive meditation on the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II-the Seattle-born singer/songwriter/producer's fifth studio album encompasses everything from Brazilian jazz and '70s funk to orchestral rock and city pop (a Japanese genre that peaked in the mid-'80s). Informed by an equally kaleidoscopic mix of inspirations-the cult-classic sci-fi novel series Hyperion Cantos, the writings of eighteenth century enlightenment philosopher Immanuel Kant, a revelatory trip to ancient ruins on the island of Crete, this ultimately serves as an unbridled exaltation of the human spirit and all its wild complexities.

Music has the power to crystallize a moment in time and evoke eras. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs which do just that — songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life. In a new show conceived and directed by Scott Wittman and written by Jeffrey Richman, LuPone makes her Lyric debut alongside her longtime musical director Joseph Thalken, in a special evening to celebrate the opening of a new season at Lyric.

Most stories about cult musicians who make an album or two and then seem to vanish are framed by grief, despair, and frayed ambition. Not so with Margo Guryan, an anomaly who disdained pop music until hearing "God Only Knows" in 1966. Two years later, she released her own set of little pop symphonies, "Take a Picture," to great praise. But she declined to tour or even talk about it, content even if it meant it would be consigned to discount racks. She created for years, but mostly she seemed satisfied by her relatively private life. As befits music so stunning and subtle, Guryan, who died in 2021, has enjoyed several rebirths during the last six decades. Soon after her near-whispered and lovelorn hymn "Why Do I Cry" made her a TikTok star in 2021, the year she passed, Numero Group launched a reissue campaign, resulting in the 2024 set, Words and Music. And now, a dozen artists, none of whom were born when "Take a Picture" was made, have reinterpreted and reimagined that entire album (plus one bonus track).

Grammy Award-winning Canadian pop star Alessia Cara releases her fourth studio album. Alessia has amassed over 12.5 billion streams across her career and has also secured the #1 spot at U.S. Pop Radio across three different singles!

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from the movie Maria, directed by Pablo Larraín, written by Steven Knight, which delves into the tumultuous final days of the iconic opera singer in 1970s Paris, interpreted by Angelina Jolie.

The album by Thee Midniters, leading innovators of the East L.A. sound in the 1960s. From romantic R&B ballads to horn-driven rockers, they deliver pure raza passion and remain among the greatest groups in the history of Chicano rock n' roll.

Representing a wave of artists in the música Mexicana world, twenty-year-old singer/songwriter Xavi arrives with a refreshing sound that reflects the different cultures in which he grew up, including R&B, pop and urban, all blended with música Mexicana sounds. The title of his first full-length studio album refers to everything that is happening in the next phase of his life and career. The album consists of fifteen tracks, nine of which are new tracks and have not been released.

CD featuring 27 Tracks including ten new songs! Adds eight new tracks to blink-182's #1 Billboard 200 album One More Time, which was the first record featuring the group's iconic lineup together again, Mark Hoppus {bass, vocals}, Tom DeLonge {guitar, vocals}, and Travis Barker {drums.} The trio recorded both albums over the course of 2022 to 2024 in the midst of their blockbuster reunion tour, which sold out arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums across the world. This album features ten new songs in addition to the original seventeen tracks that capture the band at the top of their game, layering in themes of tragedy, triumph, and most importantly, brotherhood.

The Hot Club of San Francisco has never shied away from putting their own stamp on the Gypsy jazz sound created by Manouche guitar legend Django Reinhardt and French violin maestro Stephane Grappelli in 1930s Paris. Guitarist Paul "Pazzo" Mehling, a leading force in North America's Hot Club movement since its inception in the late 1980s, has long made a point of featuring original tunes along with Reinhardt standards and imaginative Djangofied interpretations of songs by the likes of Lennon and McCartney. But the HCSF's fifteenth album captures the creative ferment of the whole group, not just that of its fearless leader. It's a project that finds the venerable combo revivified after a pandemic-induced hiatus, hitting on all creative cylinders. Some 35 years into the group's reign as the nation's longest-running Hot Club ensemble, the HCSF continues to expand the possibilities of Djangology.

Powerhouse vocalist Jordan Smith invites listeners to church with a dynamic collection of Gospel standards. Produced by Tommy Sims and Colin Lindem it showcases stirring arrangements that are familiar yet reimagined by "The Voice" winner. Featuring i:How Great Thou Art;" "Oh Happy Day" and more: the contemporary Gospel, pop-tinged recording spotlights Smith's effortless vocals that are pristine yet uninhibited, as he skillfully chronicles his influences with heart and soul.

After a decade releasing music as Years & Years, this album is literally Olly Alexander talking the talk. He bonded with Danny L Harle over a mutual love of '80s club music, that period of uncompromising avant-garde pop which nonetheless snuck into the mainstream. This remained a north star throughout the creative process, a secret language likewise lacking widespread recognition but still influential in plain sight. And after a long history of secrets and subtext, this album is ultimately an open and universal pop record about those needs that transcend time, sexuality, and self: what it means to belong, to be loved, and to connect.

Originally released in 1979 under the title Lessons for the Lyra-Viol, this album is a definitive recording of works composed at the beginning of the seventeenth Century by William Corkine and Alfonso Ferrabosco. The title refers to one of Corkine's pieces, part of a suite dedicated to love. This album enables us to enjoy the fantastic sound of Jordi Savall playing two magnificent instruments. A solo recording full of surprises and variety.

Legendary British band Cymande return in 2025 with their first studio album in many years. A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, this album picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off, a spiritual and sonic follow-up, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the US and UK. It tells the story of a band that never fully got its due back in the day; but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves, politically aware and spiritually positive with infectious grooves.

Bill and Gloria Gaither gathered with 200 Homecoming Friends to sing hymns and gospel songs that have impacted and inspired their personal journeys.

The Quatuor Ellipsos tells us a family story through four iconic works firmly ingrained in the collective unconscious: Carmen, Casse-Noisette, West Side Story and Rhapsody in Blue. Like a small-scale symphonic orchestra, in a spirit bordering on that of chamber music, they invite three great pianists, Marie-Josèphe Jude, Charles Heisser and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger. With the coruscating arrangements we are immersed into the innumerable timbres of their saxophones in association with the piano.

Experience the vibrant world of tango with "Tango, Live" by the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, under the masterful direction of Leo Brouwer. This captivating album showcases the genre's passionate rhythms and melodies, expertly performed by one of Belgium's premier orchestras. Carefully curated, the tracklist features timeless tango classics and contemporary pieces, offering a rich tapestry of sound that captures the essence of this evocative dance form. Whether you're a tango aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this live recording promises an immersive listening experience that celebrates the dynamic spirit of tango music.

With this album, T. Thomason builds a universe around central themes of self-acceptance and self-determination through purposeful expressions of queer and trans liberation. The album is the convergence of creative confidence and life experience, both a witness to and a catalyst for T.'s ever-growing presence and artistic vision.

Features performances by the stars of Universal Pictures' new cinematic event, Wicked, with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The soundtrack includes songs performed by Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda. In addition, the soundtrack features the musical talents of Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University's regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Olivier Award winner and Emmy nominee Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz. Based on one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on stage for the past two decades, the spectacular, generation-defining film adaptation of Wicked is destined to be the most talked-about films of the holiday season. The official soundtrack track list includes iconic Wicked songs "Defying Gravity," "Popular," "Dancing Through Life" and more, performed as you've never heard them before!

Yo Gabba Gabba is Back! From the magical Yo Gabba GabbaLand! comes 26 tracks of Dancey Dance-worthy tunes, featuring Kammy Kam, the Gabba Friends and an amazing collection of special guests including Anderson .Paak, The Linda Lindas, Thundercat, and more.