(Optional) This text will appear in the inbox preview, but not the email body. PVRIS Use Me Warner Records PVRIS release their highly-anticipated third studio album Use Me, on Reprise / Warner Records. On the new record, frontwoman, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Lynn Gunn steps into a new chapter, as she owns her role as PVRIS‘ leader and sole architect. The result is 11 pop conjurations of glitchy beat-craft, airy guitars, and spell-binding vocals. Biffy Clyro A Celebration of Endings A Celebration of Endings A Celebration of Endings. It follows the band’s previous two studio albums – Ellipsis (2016) and Opposites (2013) – both of which went straight to number 1. The band’s approach to opus eight was simple. Keep things fresh and maintain the wide-eyed wonder of what they do. Surprise themselves and each other. Push things to their furthest extremes. Nubaya Garcia Source Concord A collection of sonic mantras to live by, Source is a deeply personal offering in which Garcia maps cartographies around the coordinate points of her identity, her family histories, grief, afro-diasporic connections and collectivism. It’s about a realization of personal and collective power: the evolution of the saxophonist’s values as she re-connects with herself, her roots and her community. Gregory Porter All Rise Blue Note/Verve Grammy award-winning singing sensation Gregory Porter’s 6th studio album, All Rise, is a heart-felt, joyful celebration of the evolution of his art to something even more emphatic, emotive, intimate, and universal. Along with producer Troy Miller (Laura Mvula, Jamie Cullum, Emili Sandé), Gregory takes us higher than ever with this uplifting album. J.S. Ondara Folk n’ Roll Vol. 1: Tales Of Isolation Verve Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara reveals Folk N Roll Vol 1: Tales of Isolation, a new collection of songs written in direct response to the current global pandemic. The album was composed and produced by Ondara while in lockdown in Minneapolis over the course of a week, and came out of Ondara’s deep need to create as a form of therapy during this incredibly uncertain time. Lang Lang Bach: Goldberg Variations Verve Bach’s monumental Goldberg Variations stands as a work of unique, brilliant artistry in piano literature. Lang Lang first began exploring the masterpiece 20 years ago, now presenting this album as the outcome of a personal, emotional journey. A new stage in Lang Lang’s artistic development, it’s a project of a lifetime. Alongside studio recordings is a 1-take from a recital at iconic St Thomas Church. Bettye Lavette Blackbirds Verve The five-time Grammy-nominee and Blues Hall of Fame inductee releases a new album that features songs primarily popularized by women who were the “bridge she came across on.” From Dinah Washington’s Drinking Again, Nina Simone’s I Hold No Grudge, Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit, Nancy Wilson’s Save Your Love For Me and more, they are all delivered in LaVette’s rich and raspy tone and a touch of the blues. S.G. Goodman Old Time Feeling Verve S.G. Goodman was raised in Western Kentucky on the Mississippi River Delta in a strict church going family of row crop farmers. Her debut solo album Old Time Feeling, co-produced with fellow Kentuckian Jim James, showcases S.G.’s otherworldly voice, which soars above a sonic blend of gritty guitars, bottomland grooves and plaintive balladry. ARTEMIS ARTEMIS Blue Note The supergroup-Renee Rosnes (piano), Melissa Aldana (tenor sax), Anat Cohen (clarinet), Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Noriko Ueda (bass), Allison Miller (drums) and Cecile McLorin Salvant (vocals)-conjures a powerful, multi-generational, globe-spanning collective voice. The 9-track project features material composed/arranged by the instrumentalist members that unfurls with a dynamic flow, stunningly eclectic yet entirely cohesive. Declan McKenna Zeros Tomplicated Records Tomplicated Records release the eagerly anticipated second record from 21 year old singer / songwriter Declan McKenna. This 10 song follow up to 2017’s What Do You Think About The Car? includes the hit singles “Beautiful Faces,” “The Key To Life On Earth,” “Daniel,” “You’re Still A Child,” and latest single “Be An Astronaut”. Girl Friday Androgynous Mary Hardly Art Burning deep in Girl Friday’s music is an unquenchable will to survive. They don’t blunt the impact of the themes they work through in their ferocious, knotty rock songs, but they don’t let the more harrowing aspects of being alive and young in the 21st century daunt them, either. Dystopian shades of post-punk and noise rock abound alongside abundant optimism on this arresting debut album. Rex Orange County Bcos U Will Never Be Free AWAL With his debut album ‘turning five on 4th September, Rex Orange County has announced that he’ll be releasing his first record on vinyl for the very first time! “I remember being 16, mid-way through my final years of school and feeling like I had a lot I wanted to say,” Rex says of the album. “I didn’t have a strong intention with the release of Bcos, I just felt determined to make something and put it out into the world. But with it came the idea and belief to pursue music as a career. JD Simo JD Simo CROWS FEET RECORDS, INC. After a serious bout with COVID-19, JD’s making it his mission to bring joy through music. The album holds, “a sentiment I hope we all can relate to. I try really hard to grow and account for the things about myself I want to change. In the same breath, I see how I fall short. There’s no harm in that unless you don’t keep trying.” King Buzzo Gift of Sacrifice Ipecac Recordings King Buzzo’s new solo acoustic album was recorded with the fabulously talented bass player, and founding member of Mr. Bungle, Trevor Dunn. Another new element is the addition of modular synth, which adds its own angular sounds to the acoustic guitar and bass – an odd combination of sounds not heard before on an all acoustic record. LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE LISTEN HERE Avett Brothers The Third Gleam Loma Vista The Third Gleam marks a return to the Avett Brothers’ roots, both sonically and with Seth & Scott playing as a trio with longtime bassist Bob Crawford. The eight tracks capture their personal experiences and perspectives on undeniably timely, universal themes: isolation, gun violence, incarceration, historical prejudice, mortality, resilience, love, hope, redemption. Marilyn Manson We Are Chaos Loma Vista As chaos envelopes the world, Manson penned the perfect prescription. The aptly titled We Are Chaos was written/produced by Manson & Shooter Jennings. Rock & roll icon and painter, Manson continues to infiltrate fashion, film, and music, leaving his fingerprints on modern culture. Metallica & San Francisco Symphony S&M2 Blackened Recordings S&M2 was recorded in San Francisco over two nights in September 2019 with the San Francisco Symphony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of S&M. Features 20 songs from the two-night event, with many Metallica fan favorites and two unique classical songs chosen by San Francisco Symphony Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas. The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) is a national level organization comprised of the best independent record stores in America. CIMS was founded in 1995 with the goal of uniting like minded independent store owners, giving them a more powerful voice in the music industry. The stores that make up CIMS are all very different, but we share the same desires – to be the heart of our communities, to super-serve our customers, to support and develop artists, and to share our love of music. For more information about CIMS and the stores in our organization, please visit cimsmusic.com or find us through social media with the #cimsmusic hashtag. And please remember to always shop local by supporting your neighborhood record store.