New Music CDs

Young Spirit has become a proud voice for all Native American and First Nations peoples. The message of their songs runs deep, encouraging native peoples to draw upon their culture as a means of strength. Their thrilling singing has endeared Young Spirit to pow-wow people everywhere and reflects the beauty of their Plains Cree culture.

Steel Panther is back on the prowl with their third album, which combines plenty of metal riffs, unforgettable hooks, and a healthy dose of attitude. The album includes the single Party Like Tomorrow Is the End of the World.

After seven years, Maxwell returns with the highly anticipated follow up to 2009's BLACKsummers'night. His latest includes the tracks Lake by the Ocean; 1990x; and All the Ways Love Can Feel.

Young Bear won the 2012 Gathering of Nations World Singing Title and continue to make take their place as one of the best original style powwow singing drum groups.

Long awaited debut album from Norwegian superstar Kygo. Features mega hits such as Stay; Stole The Show; Firestone; and a number of previously unreleased tracks.

With lush multi-part vocal harmonies, soothing melodies, and quiet energy, Kevin Yazzie performs songs of healing and prayer in an inspirational expression of faith in the Native American Church.

Along with the single Dark Necessities, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' first new album in five years also includes new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and production from Danger Mouse.

Jordi Savall examines 500 years of history in this portrait of a city that symbolises like no other the fruitful, and at the same time, conflictual encounter of the three monotheistic religions. The succession of the Zirid, Almoravid, Almohad and Nasrid dynasties, their relationship with the neighbouring Christian kingdoms and the often precarious situation of the Jews (the first inhabitants of this area) are reflected in this wide musical fresco, in which each culture displays its most advanced refinement.

Needtobreathe follow up the release of their 2015 live album, Live from the Woods, with a brand new studio album that includes the tracks Happiness; Money & Fame; and No Excuses.

A veteran of the U.K. grime scene, MC, producer, and record label owner Skepta was influential in its shift from the underground to the pop charts. His highly anticipated new release includes appearances from Pharrell Williams and Wiley.

Nordic Voices is a six-voice a cappella group blending solo and ensemble qualities. This collection, superbly sung by these Norwegians, draws attention to the idea of global conflict. An idea inspired by the Offices of Tenebrae. The texts are about conflict and are as relevant and moving today as they must have been to the composers of the sixteenth century.

Twenty-nine slabs of mid 60s USA garage punk aceness.

The music on this double album explores the forces of nature, as vividly depicted by the composers at the turn of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Night after night, Leslie Odom, Jr. has captured the attention of theatre audiences with his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the hit musical Hamilton. Now the Grammy winner releases his debut solo album.

Steel Panther performs all of their biggest hits in way like never before. Here they strip their songs down, performing them acoustically with added touches from a string section.

This is the fourth installment in the Punk Goes series. It includes exclusive tracks by sugarcult, Reliant K, Early November, Motion City Soundtrack, Rufio, and more.

The new album by Arianna Savall and her ensemble Hirundo Maris, following last years' Hildegard of Bingen. A musical journey of Amor, the love, through Europe and beyond, and through different ages and cultures. Assembled on this album are traditional songs, songs from Renaissance sources as well as new compositions by Arianna Savall and, finally, the famous "Gracias a la vida" by Chilenian singer and political activist Violeta Parra.

Hailing from Denmark, Volbeat is one of the most successful hard rock acts in several years. Their sixth album includes the single The Devil's Bleeding Crown.

Country superstar Kenny Chesney releases the follow-up to his hit album The Big Revival. His latest includes the single Noise, which is quickly rising up the country charts.

Toward the end of 2015, the Avett Brothers released a live album. Now they are back with a brand new studio release that includes the new single Ain't No Man.

The second album from Eagulls features dense, deeply textured explorations that recall the shimmering opulence of the Cocteau Twins and the ominous gloom of Disintegration/Pornography-era Cure.

Third solo album from Esmé Patterson. Features the single Feel Right.

John Williams, one of the most celebrated composers in movie history, lends his musical talent to a film that brings together Roald Dahl's story with direction from Steven Spielberg.

With this collection, curator Jeff Place culls a cross-section of 26 classics from the Smithsonian Folkways vaults to tell an intriguing story of American signature sing-along. The songs' origins are as fascinating as the songs are fun: centuries-old European ballads, an American Revolutionary tune, Nineteenth-century American folksongs, African-derived game songs, a sea chantey, a railroad jingle, camp songs, and even an opera song.

Fun songs for kids and dog lovers that prove dogs do indeed get the blues. Recorded in New York.

One of Pixar's most beloved characters returns to the big screen in one of the most anticipated animated films of 2016. Along with new adventures comes a new soundtrack with plenty of undersea excitement.

Bobby Beetcut takes kids and parents on a musical journey through a variety of musical styles from funk to folk, groovy pop rock to rocking rhythm and blues. His songs are positive life messages that encourage confidence, living a healthy lifestyle, and social responsibility.