NEW MUSIC 

The Afghan Whigs (return with first new album in 16 years) – Do To The Beast  – See the first video from the forthcoming CD, Algiers here. (Sub Pop)

André Cymone (Prince’s original touring bassist and backing vocalist) – “The Stones” (Hear here; MP3) (Blindtango)

Guided By Voices – “Motivational Jumpsuit” (Hear here; Vinyl; MP3) (Guided by Voices Inc.)

Lydia Loveless (amazing alt-country singer from Columbus, Ohio) – “Somewhere Else” (Hear here; Read here;Vinyl; MP3) (Bloodshot)

Phantogram (NYC synth-pop duo) – “Voices” (first single: “Fall in Love”; Hear here; Read here; MP3) (Republic)

The Presidents of the United States of America – “Kudos to You!” (funded by fans via PledgeMusic; Hear here; MP3) (PUSACORP / Burnside Distribution)

Ralph Stanley & Ralph Stanley II – “Side by Side” (a collection of 14 new and traditional songs; Hear here;MP3) (Rebel)

Benmont Tench (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) – “You Should Be So Lucky” (producer: Glyn Johns; guests: Ringo Starr, Petty, Ryan Adams, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings; Vinyl; MP3) (Blue Note)

Suzanne Vega – “Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles” (producer: Garry Leonard; Hear here;MP3) (12th Street)