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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 2026
The door closes on an eventful month with a fresh crop of summer sounds… Blending irresistible power pop energy with well-observed and often humorous…
The door closes on an eventful month with a fresh crop of summer sounds… Blending irresistible power pop energy with well-observed and often humorous…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 2026
The door closes on an eventful month with a fresh crop of summer sounds… Blending irresistible power pop energy with well-observed and often humorous…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 2026
Close the book on June with the last new releases of the month… Beth Orton is back in the producer’s seat for The Ground…
Close the book on June with the last new releases of the month… Beth Orton is back in the producer’s seat for The Ground…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 2026
Close the book on June with the last new releases of the month… Beth Orton is back in the producer’s seat for The Ground…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 2026
Reflecting on his childhood in Liverpool, Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane is a nostalgic collection that includes Ringo Starr’s first appearance on…
Reflecting on his childhood in Liverpool, Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane is a nostalgic collection that includes Ringo Starr’s first appearance on…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 2026
Reflecting on his childhood in Liverpool, Paul McCartney’s The Boys of Dungeon Lane is a nostalgic collection that includes Ringo Starr’s first appearance on…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 2026
Wrap up the month with new releases from familiar voices (and some newer ones, too!). After their Formentera duology, Canadian indie heroes Metric deliver…
Wrap up the month with new releases from familiar voices (and some newer ones, too!). After their Formentera duology, Canadian indie heroes Metric deliver…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 2026
Wrap up the month with new releases from familiar voices (and some newer ones, too!). After their Formentera duology, Canadian indie heroes Metric deliver…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 2026
Rounding third and headed for home, it’s the last new albums of the month! Anchored by the anthemic “Stay in Your Lane,” which got…
Rounding third and headed for home, it’s the last new albums of the month! Anchored by the anthemic “Stay in Your Lane,” which got…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 2026
Rounding third and headed for home, it’s the last new albums of the month! Anchored by the anthemic “Stay in Your Lane,” which got…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 2026
The month melts down with a busy day for new album releases. Taking on the persona of a paranoid, Grey Gardens-like recluse, Mitski’s Nothing’s…
The month melts down with a busy day for new album releases. Taking on the persona of a paranoid, Grey Gardens-like recluse, Mitski’s Nothing’s…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 2026
The month melts down with a busy day for new album releases. Taking on the persona of a paranoid, Grey Gardens-like recluse, Mitski’s Nothing’s…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out January 2026
While you continue to hunker down, thaw out, or trudge through the world, give a listen to January’s final batch of new releases. Now…
While you continue to hunker down, thaw out, or trudge through the world, give a listen to January’s final batch of new releases. Now…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out January 2026
While you continue to hunker down, thaw out, or trudge through the world, give a listen to January’s final batch of new releases. Now…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out December 12th
If you can believe it, it’s the last edition of PRESS PLAY for this year! There are already plenty of albums on our radar…
If you can believe it, it’s the last edition of PRESS PLAY for this year! There are already plenty of albums on our radar…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out December 12th
If you can believe it, it’s the last edition of PRESS PLAY for this year! There are already plenty of albums on our radar…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out December 5th
As the year winds down, you may be tempted to look ahead to the new albums due out in early 2026. But don’t overlook…
As the year winds down, you may be tempted to look ahead to the new albums due out in early 2026. But don’t overlook…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out December 5th
As the year winds down, you may be tempted to look ahead to the new albums due out in early 2026. But don’t overlook…
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Merry PRESSmas: New Holiday Sounds for 2025
Haul out the holly, it’s time to dig into this year’s new batch of holiday albums! Heartfelt honky-tonk and Opry-caliber showmanship make Old Crow…
Haul out the holly, it’s time to dig into this year’s new batch of holiday albums! Heartfelt honky-tonk and Opry-caliber showmanship make Old Crow…
Merry PRESSmas: New Holiday Sounds for 2025
Haul out the holly, it’s time to dig into this year’s new batch of holiday albums! Heartfelt honky-tonk and Opry-caliber showmanship make Old Crow…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 21st
This week’s assortment of new albums is proof that late-year release days can still be full of surprises. Sharing a title with the groundbreaking…
This week’s assortment of new albums is proof that late-year release days can still be full of surprises. Sharing a title with the groundbreaking…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 21st
This week’s assortment of new albums is proof that late-year release days can still be full of surprises. Sharing a title with the groundbreaking…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 14th
Collaboration is the theme of this week’s batch of new releases, particularly among unexpected participants. Pushing the boundaries of their progressive folk-rock to its…
Collaboration is the theme of this week’s batch of new releases, particularly among unexpected participants. Pushing the boundaries of their progressive folk-rock to its…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 14th
Collaboration is the theme of this week’s batch of new releases, particularly among unexpected participants. Pushing the boundaries of their progressive folk-rock to its…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 7th
Don’t think of the days as growing shorter, think of it as more time for listening to new albums at night. John Darnielle explores…
Don’t think of the days as growing shorter, think of it as more time for listening to new albums at night. John Darnielle explores…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 7th
Don’t think of the days as growing shorter, think of it as more time for listening to new albums at night. John Darnielle explores…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 31st
In what could be the most on-brand thing to happen on Halloween, Florence + the Machine materialize with their sinister sixth album, Everybody Scream.…
In what could be the most on-brand thing to happen on Halloween, Florence + the Machine materialize with their sinister sixth album, Everybody Scream.…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 31st
In what could be the most on-brand thing to happen on Halloween, Florence + the Machine materialize with their sinister sixth album, Everybody Scream.…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 24th
After last week’s cascade of new albums, it’s nice to take a deep breath and… listen to more new albums. Drawing inspiration from Emmylou…
After last week’s cascade of new albums, it’s nice to take a deep breath and… listen to more new albums. Drawing inspiration from Emmylou…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 24th
After last week’s cascade of new albums, it’s nice to take a deep breath and… listen to more new albums. Drawing inspiration from Emmylou…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 17th
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 17th
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 10th
Solo artists dominate this week’s batch of new albums, but there’s always room for collaboration. After several years focused on production for boygenius and…
Solo artists dominate this week’s batch of new albums, but there’s always room for collaboration. After several years focused on production for boygenius and…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 10th
Solo artists dominate this week’s batch of new albums, but there’s always room for collaboration. After several years focused on production for boygenius and…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 3rd
It may appear that the month’s first release day is a modest one, but that’s showbiz baby! Splicing up sounds from Studio 54, Say…
It may appear that the month’s first release day is a modest one, but that’s showbiz baby! Splicing up sounds from Studio 54, Say…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 3rd
It may appear that the month’s first release day is a modest one, but that’s showbiz baby! Splicing up sounds from Studio 54, Say…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 26th
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 26th
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 19th
As we head into festival weekend, enjoy these new releases as an audio appetizer. Previous XPNFest headliners Wednesday follow up their acclaimed Rat Saw…
As we head into festival weekend, enjoy these new releases as an audio appetizer. Previous XPNFest headliners Wednesday follow up their acclaimed Rat Saw…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 19th
As we head into festival weekend, enjoy these new releases as an audio appetizer. Previous XPNFest headliners Wednesday follow up their acclaimed Rat Saw…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 12th
Tender folk, progressive pop, adventurous jazz-fusion, and psychedelic poetry highlight this week’s batch of new releases. Arriving nearly a year after his collaboration with…
Tender folk, progressive pop, adventurous jazz-fusion, and psychedelic poetry highlight this week’s batch of new releases. Arriving nearly a year after his collaboration with…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 12th
Tender folk, progressive pop, adventurous jazz-fusion, and psychedelic poetry highlight this week’s batch of new releases. Arriving nearly a year after his collaboration with…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 5th
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 5th
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 29th
As the curtain closes on Summer 2025, let this week’s abundance of new album usher in pumpkin spice season. Honed to a point at…
As the curtain closes on Summer 2025, let this week’s abundance of new album usher in pumpkin spice season. Honed to a point at…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 29th
As the curtain closes on Summer 2025, let this week’s abundance of new album usher in pumpkin spice season. Honed to a point at…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 22nd
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 22nd
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 15th
This week’s batch of new albums includes an upcoming XPNFest guest and a group making their Free at Noon debut. On So Long Little…
This week’s batch of new albums includes an upcoming XPNFest guest and a group making their Free at Noon debut. On So Long Little…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 15th
This week’s batch of new albums includes an upcoming XPNFest guest and a group making their Free at Noon debut. On So Long Little…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 8th
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 8th
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 1st
At first blush, it might seem like this is a good week to catch up on previous releases you haven’t gotten around to just…
At first blush, it might seem like this is a good week to catch up on previous releases you haven’t gotten around to just…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 1st
At first blush, it might seem like this is a good week to catch up on previous releases you haven’t gotten around to just…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 25th
In addition to the featured new albums that are out this week, I’d like to draw your attention to a trio of notable reissues:…
In addition to the featured new albums that are out this week, I’d like to draw your attention to a trio of notable reissues:…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 25th
In addition to the featured new albums that are out this week, I’d like to draw your attention to a trio of notable reissues:…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 18th
Like sand through the hourglass, these are the latest albums to grace your ears in 2025. Philly favorite Alex G continues to polish his…
Like sand through the hourglass, these are the latest albums to grace your ears in 2025. Philly favorite Alex G continues to polish his…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 18th
Like sand through the hourglass, these are the latest albums to grace your ears in 2025. Philly favorite Alex G continues to polish his…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 11th
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out July 11th
After a hot and damp holiday, PRESS PLAY is back with a lucky assortment of new releases. On Forward, their first album as The…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 27th
Before you set out for the shore or the barbecue pit, fire up one (or all) of this week’s new releases. With a new…
Before you set out for the shore or the barbecue pit, fire up one (or all) of this week’s new releases. With a new…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 27th
Before you set out for the shore or the barbecue pit, fire up one (or all) of this week’s new releases. With a new…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 20th
Fresh off the grill, this week’s new albums are cooked to perfection. With former Vampire Weekend member Rostam returning as co-producer, Haim embrace their…
Fresh off the grill, this week’s new albums are cooked to perfection. With former Vampire Weekend member Rostam returning as co-producer, Haim embrace their…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 20th
Fresh off the grill, this week’s new albums are cooked to perfection. With former Vampire Weekend member Rostam returning as co-producer, Haim embrace their…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 13th
Between spending time walking under ladders (today), raising a flag (tomorrow), and giving dear old dad a tie (Sunday), give a listen to these…
Between spending time walking under ladders (today), raising a flag (tomorrow), and giving dear old dad a tie (Sunday), give a listen to these…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 13th
Between spending time walking under ladders (today), raising a flag (tomorrow), and giving dear old dad a tie (Sunday), give a listen to these…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 6th
Highlighted by the anticipated returns of several musical legends, June’s first new releases offer an eclectic start to the month. On More, their first…
Highlighted by the anticipated returns of several musical legends, June’s first new releases offer an eclectic start to the month. On More, their first…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out June 6th
Highlighted by the anticipated returns of several musical legends, June’s first new releases offer an eclectic start to the month. On More, their first…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 30th
I hope you managed to get all your work done after the holiday because this week’s batch of new releases isn’t slowing down. Philly-rooted…
I hope you managed to get all your work done after the holiday because this week’s batch of new releases isn’t slowing down. Philly-rooted…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 30th
I hope you managed to get all your work done after the holiday because this week’s batch of new releases isn’t slowing down. Philly-rooted…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 23rd
The unofficial start of summer has its official soundtrack in this week’s batch of new albums. Following their gradual return to the stage, Stereolab…
The unofficial start of summer has its official soundtrack in this week’s batch of new albums. Following their gradual return to the stage, Stereolab…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 23rd
The unofficial start of summer has its official soundtrack in this week’s batch of new albums. Following their gradual return to the stage, Stereolab…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 16th
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve recovered from the whirlwind week of NonComm. But with several recent guests releasing new albums this…
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve recovered from the whirlwind week of NonComm. But with several recent guests releasing new albums this…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 16th
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve recovered from the whirlwind week of NonComm. But with several recent guests releasing new albums this…
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 9th
In past years, I’ve put together only a brief PRESS PLAY for the Friday that caps off the restless week of activity that is…
In past years, I’ve put together only a brief PRESS PLAY for the Friday that caps off the restless week of activity that is…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 9th
In past years, I’ve put together only a brief PRESS PLAY for the Friday that caps off the restless week of activity that is…
