New Music CDs

With Jeff Lynne at the helm, ELO is set to release their first new music in fifteen years. Among the tracks on their return is the new single When I Was a Boy.

Travel back to a simpler time with music from the beloved and award winning series Downton Abbey. Along with well-known carols and hymns, there is new music from composer John Lunn.

Fourteen of country music's biggest artists come together to share personal songs of Christmas in an all-star collection that includes performances from Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Dolly Parton, and more.

The third studio album from hip hop recording artist Big Sean featues guest appearances by Drake, Ariana Grande, Kanye West, Chris Brown, T Dollar Sign, and a lot more.

Ellie Goulding's bold and brilliant new album represents an almighty step change, shaping a new narrative for the next stage in this remarkable singer's journey. It also includes the single On My Mind.

For her latest album, Carly Rae Jepsen collaborates with some of the biggest producers and songwriters, including Sia. The first single, I Really Like You, has already racked up millions of views online and extensive radio play.

Marianne Faithfull celebrates her fiftieth anniversary in music with the release of an album that is full of emotional extremes. A far-reaching and eclectic offering, it features an impressive guest list that includes Brian Eno and Ed Harcourt.

With its unique mix of history and hip-hop, Hamilton has become one of the most talked-about productions on Broadway. The cast recording is executive produced by the Roots' Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and Tariq 'Black Thought' Trotter.

Father John Misty follows up 2012's Fairly Fun with a new record that features a bit more soul and ambitious arrangements. It also touches upon a wide range of emotions, including fear, love, and intimacy.

The first-ever compilation of Liz Phair's career, the 2014 budget-line set Icon is fairly even-handed in how it balances her acclaimed '90s indie records with her poppier new millennial material. This isn't necessarily Phair's best -- plenty of great songs are missing -- but it does give an idea of the trajectory of her career and contains the songs most fairweather fans would know.

Jingle Bell Swing is a refreshing idea in a Christmas collection, assembling a host of top-notch jazz musicians to breathe new life into the old holiday standbys. Big names abound here, including Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Louis Prima, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, and Carmen McRae, plus several others. The selections mix standards and enjoyable lesser-known material, striking a nice balance between the two.

Luke Bryan follows up the massive success of 2013's Crash My Party, which delivered six consecutive number one singles, with a brand new album. Included here is the single Kick the Dust Up.

Anat Cohen interprets Brazilian classics, plays dancing originals, and even re-imagines electronic as acoustica with an ingenious arrangement of a Flying Lotus tune.

On their debut album Lifehouse dishes up a healthy helping of simple and straightforward modern rock. Includes the smash hit single Hanging By A Moment.

With their fourteenth studio album, Duran Duran cements their status as one of pop music's most enduring and influential bands. Their latest also includes appearances from Kiesza, Janelle Monae, and Chic's Nile Rodgers.

The debut album from Seinabo Sey features sixteen tracks including the single Younger, which has captured the attention of audiences all over the globe. She has also been featured on NPR.

The Bristol Sessions (The Peer Sessions both terms are used with reverence in the country community) Volume One is a collection of artist recorded by Victor Records field engineer Ralph Sylvestor Peer in Bristol, TN.

Conceived as a reimagining of director D.W. Griffith's infamous 1915 silent film The Birth of a Nation, this work, recorded with the Kronos Quartet, is a controversial and culturally significant project examining how exploitation and corruption still make their mark today.

Recorded in New Orleans, Josh Ritter's follow up to 2013's The Beast In Its Tracks is his most confident and freewheeling record to date. It includes the tracks Getting Ready to Get Down; Where the Night Goes; and Homecoming.

A punishing self-examination of epic spiritual and musical proportions.

Maddie & Tae made their presence felt in country music with their hit single Girl in a Country Song, which gave a bold opinion of today's country scene. Now the duo prepares to release their first full-length album.

With her sophomore album, Jessie Ware still draws upon the suave, svelte palette of synths and bass heard on her debut while adding in more confident choruses and lush arrangements with her stunning vocals brought to the forefront.

Spanning Varese's entire career, among the material included is his sole surviving early composition Un Grand Sommeil Noir and his last, unfinished work Nocturnal.

Prayers and official speeches of His Holiness accompanied by new modern musical compositions inspired by the hymns of the Christian tradition.

With her fourth full-length album, Sara Bareilles offers up a taste of the music that she has created for an upcoming Broadway musical, which is based on the 2007 film. Included is the single She Used to Be Mine.

There is a stream that courses through American roots music. Its source is in the Appalachian foothills in a place called Maces Spring, Virginia. It was there that A.P. Carter, his wife Sara and his sister-in-law Maybelle began their careers as three of the earliest stars of country music. From their earliest days as Victor recording artists to their international success via the phenomenon of BorderRadio, the Original Carter Family made their mark on the history of American recorded music.

A mnemonic CD that features twelve brilliantly catchy songs to help remember things. Learn how to say goodbye and thank you in multiple languages and much more.

Red Yarn delves deeper into the American folk canon, weaving an original narrative and lyrics into traditional animal folk songs. Recorded at Type Foundry Studios with renowned producer Adam Selzer, a band of local luminaries, and a choir of friends, this is a lush and lively folk-rock song cycle about childhood freedom and discovery in the wilderness.

Along with family and friends, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Linda Perry and Emmy nominee Sara Gilbert collaborated to create a collection of ten songs that parents will enjoy as much as their children do.

Walt Disney's 1955 tale of two dogs from two different worlds stands as a beloved classic. This two disc set celebrates the film 60th anniversary with an expanded soundtrack and newly created artwork.

Renee Stahl is joined by an array of performers for a stunning collection of songs designed for children of all ages. Featured guests include Caspar Babypants, Colin Hay, Lisa Loeb, Maya Rudolph, and Molly Shannon.