The Houstonian’s 2017 breakout Stalli Freestyle already radiated the preternatural confidence that would launch her to stardom via sensational singles ‘WAP’ and ‘Hot Girl Summer’. But Megan, her third studio album, flows with a palpably higher level of creative boldness. It’s the most vibrant and well-rounded portrait of Megan Thee Stallion we’ve seen yet.
David Kushner's debut album delves into the tapestry of human existence by exploring two contrasts. Comprising 17 songs, this musical work examines the interplay between light and darkness, happiness and sadness, anger and love, hero and villains, and the dichotomy of our inner demons and angels.
The Alexander Technique, Rex Orange County's fifth studio album, is a detailed portrait of Alex's lived experience from his early to mid 20's. The album was produced by Rex himself alongside Teo Halm and Jim Reed, in addition to James Blake who produced and features on the track "Look Me in the Eyes."
The veteran Brazilian singer and US composer-musician’s contrasting vocal styles captivate on an album that also features Paul Simon and Dianne Reeves. It’s a quixotic affair, built around Nascimento classics with spoken word whimsy are woven through this warm offering.
Foster the People embrace an upbeat, classic disco and dance-funk vibe on their fourth studio album, revealing the heady '70s and early-'80s style of artists like Chic's Nile Rodgers, producer Giorgio Moroder, and Prince. Paradise State of Mind is an end-of-summer album full of cathartic grooves.
The 25th anniversary remastered and expanded edition features the smash hits "Higher," "What If" and GRAMMY-award winning "With Arms Wide Open" (Best Rock Song), alongside a complete never-before-released 13-song 1999 concert from San Antonio, TX, plus three additional bonus tracks.
In the vibrant tapestry of Los Angeles's music scene, La Lom stands out for its ability to seamlessly weave together the city’s diverse genres and cultures. They’ve quickly ascended and captured the attention of fellow artists from Beck to Vampire Weekend with their unique blend of cinematic, soulful playing crossed with timeless Latin and Soul influences.
Armed with a passion for telling her true story, Dasha has just released her debut country album, What Happens Now?Dasha’s delicate delivery paired with her audacious and unapologetic artistry allows the rising star to win the hearts of listeners everywhere.
Wayne Graham (the band) has long been at the forefront of the new movement of artists shaping the New Appalachian Sound - shaped by tradition, but intentionally set on forging a new sonic landscape. Bastion’s songs are treated like the complex feelings we feel, vague and cloaked in mystery, or sometimes blunt and pleading for change.
At its best, harmony duo singing can transform simple math into a magic trick. One plus one, instead of equaling two, suddenly yields an unexpected third thing. An upper-case ONE. On their latest release, brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey once again prove themselves to be among the most adept - and instinctive – modern practitioners of the classic tradition.
Amelia is Anderson’s subjective narrative piece about the renowned female aviator Amelia Earhart's tragic last flight. Anderson wrote the songs and lyrics, which she performs with her ensemble and the Czech orchestra Filharmonie Brno, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies. features vocals by Anohni and Marc Ribot on guitar.
With Southern rock, you know exactly what you’re getting, but resisting its pull is nearly impossible. As is the case with The Georgia Thunderbolts’ debut. Rise Above It All blends nostalgia with freshness, capturing the spirit of the genre while pushing it forward. Sure, you’ve heard it before, but that doesn’t make it any less fun.
Cascade pushes Floating Points’ sound forward into new places. The eight songs here are allowed to smolder and spark for up to eight minutes at a time, allowing for more expansive exploration of sounds and grooves than before. Sam Shepherd continues to thread his experiments outside of club music seamlessly into his music designed for the dancefloor.
Caleb Caudle has traveled a long road to where he stands today. His music has gone through many permutations, and his latest album, Sweet Critters, has found the sweet spot between his explorations into folk, gospel, country soul, and funk. This is an album of homecomings and growing into yourself — and taking the time to notice the process.
Alison Brown's groundbreaking debut album, originally released in 1990, marked a pivotal moment for Earl Scruggs-style banjo playing. Remixed and remastered with meticulous care, the reissue includes bonus tracks of previously unreleased demos, providing a deeper dive into the album's creative process through insightful liner notes.
Denzel Curry returns with the long-awaited album blending sounds from the South's hip hop heritage, '90s inspired beats referencing Memphis and luminary groups like Three6Mafia. Featuring artists like A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Juicy J and many more, the album reminisces on Curry's career and reconciles past relationships. Departing from his concept-driven albums, it highlights Curry's rap prowess and creative spontaneity.
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.
