Alvvays (Canadian fuzz-pop quintet) – “Alvvays” (producer: Chad VanGaalen; Hear here; MP3) (Polyvinyl)
The Raveonettes – “Pe’ahi” (Hear here; Vinyl) (The Raveonettes, Ltd.)
Christopher Denny – If The Roses Don’t Kill Us
Check out the powerfully voiced singer’s tunes, performed in a style he calls “Arkansas Soul”.
David Kilgour and the Heavy 8’s – End Times Undone
Another irrestistible release from New Zealand institution Kilgour.
Stargroves (NYC indie-pop band) – “Stargroves [MP3]” (producer: frontman Teddy Watson; guest: Abigail Breslin; ReverbNation)
John Lurie National Orchestra
Archival recordings from a trio Lurie (of the Lounge Lizards) would occasionally play with on the side which quickly became its own thing.
Ben Miller Band – Any Way, Shape Or Form
The Ben Miller Band plays a unique musical stew they call “Ozark Stomp”, this one is their first release for New West Records.
Mozart’s Sister – Being
First full length album from this solo artist, who has been drawing interest for her live performances and first EP.
Naomi Punk – Television Man
Second album from the Olympia based punk trio.
The Rosebuds – Sand + Silence
The sixth album from The Rosebuds, this one was recorded with
Justin Vernon and other members of Bon Iver.
Billie Joe Shaver – Long in the Tooth
First album in six years from this old timer, in peak form here.
Spider Bags – Frozen Letter
Fourth album from this band, and their first for Merge Records.
Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan guests on one track!
Richard Thompson – “Acoustic Classics” (14 songs; MP3) (Beeswing, Inc.)
Spoon – They Want My Soul
First release in four years from the beloved Austin band.
Twin Peaks – Wild Onion
Second album from the Chicago band.
Books
Richard James Burgess – “The History of Music Production [Paperback]” (Kindle) (Oxford University Press, July 25)
Carla Jean Whitley – “The Muscle Shoals Sound: Muscle Shoals Sound Studio – How the Swampers Changed American Music [Paperback]” (History Press)
VINYL
Garden State – Soundtrack
Wish I Was Here – Soundtrack
Eric Clapton & Friends – The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers- Hypnotic Eye
Jenny Lewis – The Voyager
