New Releases - 7/18/25
Hitting The Racks
Here's your weekly rundown of what's hitting the new release racks at Grimey's
New Releases
Alex G - Headlights CD/LP (RCA)
Headlights is Alex G's tenth full-length album and first with RCA Records. Written by Giannascoli and recorded across various locations in Philadelphia and New York, the album was co-produced alongside his longtime collaborator Jacob Portrait. A gorgeous collection of surreal storytelling over twelve new songs, Headlights sees Giannascoli delve further into the reality-bending terrain that has made him one of the twenty-first century's most celebrated and influential musical architects. [Indie exclusive blue vinyl.]
Natalie Bergman - My Home is Not in This World CD/LP (Third Man)
The much-anticipated follow-up to LA-based singer-songwriter Natalie Bergman's critically acclaimed 2021 solo debut album 'Mercy'. If you re-envisioned and rebuilt Motown somewhere in the California desert, it might sound something like 'My Home Is Not In This World'. Recorded analog-to-tape and produced by her brother and longtime collaborator Elliot Bergman, the 12-track record shimmers with gospel soul, country-western heartache, and rock 'n' roll grit, all filtered through Natalie's unmistakable voice. [Indie exclusive white vinyl.]
Jade Bird - Who Wants to Talk About Love CD/LP (Glassnote)
Jade Bird. Jade Bird's triumphant third album Who Wants to Talk About Love invites us to join her quest to understand the powerful, addictive, beautiful, destructive force that drives us all. "I want it to be a conversation," she says. "I want it to be a real back and forth." Bringing us into some of the most personal, psyche-forming bonds in her life, Jade uses both upbeat pop melodies ("Dreams", "Save Your Tears") as well as gentle ballads ("Who Wants", "Avalanche") to take us on a journey through heartbreak, doubt, acceptance, and hope. [Indie exclusive cream color vinyl with signed poster.]
Joe Bonamassa - Breakthrough CD/LP (J&R Adventures)
Four-time Grammy-nominee Joe Bonamassa releases his 17th studio album, Breakthrough, produced by longtime partner Kevin Shirley. The album has 10 brand-new, original tracks written by Joe and co-writers like James House, Tom
Bush - I Beat Loneliness CD/2xLP (Earmusic)
I Beat Loneliness marks a bold milestone in Bush's legacy - their 10th studio album. Produced by Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron (Godsmack, Bad Omens), the album is a powerful fusion of the band's grunge-driven roots and modern sonic textures. Raw, intense, and deeply personal, I Beat Loneliness is one of their most emotionally resonant to albums to date and explores themes of mental health, isolation, and inner strength. [Limited edition color vinyl.]
Disiniblud (Rachika Nayar & Nina Keith) - Disiniblud LP/CD/cassette (Smugglers Way)
The thrilling collaborative album project from the composers/producers/multi-instrumentalists Rachika Nayar and Nina Keith. Rachika and Nina meet on complementary but seemingly disparate musical grounds. On her 2022 breakout LP Heaven Come Crashing, Rachika departed from her usual ambient guitar in favor of maximalist synths, sub-bass, and flickers of Amen breaks. Her distinct fusion of post-rock and electronica earned her placements on several best of the year lists (The New York Times, Stereogum, Fader, GQ, Bandcamp, etc). Nina, meanwhile, is best known for her self-trained approach to composition, as evident on her 2019 debut MARANASATI 19111 and its delicate medley of cello, piano, clarinet, and flute. On Disiniblud, the two’s self-described “wordless conversation” synthesizes post-rock, glitchy indie electronica, ambient, and pop, with themes of mortality, reinvention through destruction, and sublimating fractured histories into music—all resulting in a work that suggests sweeping transformation can come from embracing old wounds with childlike wonder. Featuring guest appearances from Julianna Barwick, Tujiko Noriko, Katie Dey, Ponytail's Willy Siegel, and more. Limited edition first pressing Carnelian orange vinyl. Limited edition first-run cassette features exclusive remixes from Kelly Moran and Daedelus.
Zac Farro - Operator LP (Congrats Records)
Operator is the new solo album from Paramore drummer and founding member Zac Farro. Produced and mixed by Zac at his studio in East Nashville, the album tackles subjects such as grief, love, presence and mining the depths of human relationship. Available on crystal clear vinyl with printed inner sleeve.
Dylan Gossett - Westward CD/LP (Republic)
Platinum-certified and critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Gossett releases his debut album, Westward. The 17-track project is written and entirely self-produced by Dylan and features the multiplatinum hit single "Coal." The Texas native spent the past two years touring the globe and put pen to paper along the way with his lyrics as the driving force for the album combined with his unique blend of country and folk. Westward represents a collection of stories from Dylan's life: from family and marriage to faith and chasing his dreams - doing what he loves, with the people he loves. [Indie exclusive ‘vintage bottle’ color vinyl. Order your copy for a wristband to go through the line and get your record signed by Dylan when he joins us to meet fans at Grimey’s on Thursday, July 24th, at 4PM!
Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes - Adventure Club LP/CD/cassette (Polyvinyl)
Following the release of her debut album, Stay Alive (2020) and its follow-up Hole In My Head (2024), Emmy-nominated artist, author, musician, activist and Against Me! founder/songwriter, Laura Jane Grace, returns with her fourth full-length album, Laura Jane Grace in the Trauma Tropes - Adventure Club - a powerful new statement featuring some of her most intense and thought-provoking work to date. Adventure Club was recorded in Athens, Greece and made possible by a grant through the Onassis Air Program, an artistic research, residency, and fellowship program. Adventure Club is frequently a record about learning to take up space, about feeling free to be yourself as the bullshit of our ahistoric moment mounts. Protest songs and personal tunes have never been a binary for Grace, and she delivers some of her most profound—and, yes, playful—work ever at that particular intersection here.
Last Revel - Gone for Good CD/LP (Hassle House Records)
2025 album by The Last Revel. The album is described as an "indie-folk ode to hustle and persistence" and was produced by Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles.
Jamie Lidell - Places of Unknowing LP (Todo)
As an artist and performer, Jamie Lidell has had a hell of a life, ping ponging from the avant-garde, to clubland hedonism to the mega mainstream and all points in between. He has adopted personae from faceless, nameless techno producer to flamboyant showman. He's made monstrous noise and sweet soul music. He's performed in art spaces, rave dungeons and some of the biggest stages in the world in a whirlwind of creativity. But since relocating to Nashville and starting a family, Jamie Lidell experienced isolation and introversion. Being brought face to face with his own neurodivergence he had to completely reassess his relationship to himself, his history, his music and creative process. And now, all of that is expressed in Places of Unknowing, his first album in almost a decade, a stark and beautiful departure from anything he's ever done before.
Lord Huron - The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 CD/2xLP (Mercury)
Lord Huron - the project of Los Angeles-based songwriter, musician and visual artist Ben Schneider - releases their new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Known for creating "atmospheric music of exquisite craft" (Wall Street Journal), the band began teasing the album in early 2025 with the singles, "Who Laughs Last" and "Nothing I Need." Lord Huron's fifth album was written and co- produced by Schneider. Alongside Schneider are band members Tom Renaud, Mark Barry and Miguel Briseño, and a host of collaborators, including actress Kristen Stewart and Blonde Redhead's Kazu Makino. The album title references the mysterious machine featured on the cover art. Schneider asks: "What if you could choose your fate like choosing a song on a jukebox? What if your finger slipped and you got the B-side instead? What if you misunderstood the meaning of the dang song to begin with?" [Indie exclusive glow in the dark splatter vinyl and standard red vinyl are available.]
Billie Martin - Dog Eared CD/LP (Friction Records)
Recorded with producer Phil Weinrobe (Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, Laura Veirs) at his Sugar Mountain studio, alongside an all-star cast of musicians, Billie Marten's fifth studio album, Dog Eared, is a warm, rich and textured record that bristles with confidence and self-belief, with Billie already approaching the prolificacy of a "lifer" with so much life left to live. It's a left turn from her previous recordings, albeit a subtle one, taken with a deftness of touch. [Indie exclusive blue vinyl.]
Jessie Murph - Sex Hysteria CD/LP (Columbia)
Jessie Murph's sophomore album, Sex Hysteria, features 15 songs including her chart-topping hit "Blue Strips." [Limited edition white vinyl.]
Cole Quest & The City Pickers - Homegrown LP (Jalopy)
Though they may be led by Woody Guthrie's incredible grandson on vocals and guitars, NYC's Cole Quest & the City Pickers are a true ensemble collaboration, sporting bouyant harmonies and virtuouso harmonica, Dobro, mandolin, and banjo playing. The band has shared bills with Billy Strings, Sierra Hull, Sarah Jaroz, Della Mae, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves, earned spotlights from The Bluegrass Situation, Bluegrass Today, Folk Alley, WFUV, American Songwriter, and spent five weeks atop the Roots Music Report Traditional Bluegrass Song Chart. Their first album in four years, Homegrown features three Woody Guthrie songs (including Woody's iconic "Pastures of Plenty"), a Woody Guthrie/Arlo Guthrie cowrite, and songs by Peter Rowan and John Hartford.
Styx - Circling From Above CD/LP (UMe)
The new album, Circling From Above (their 18th studio album and third since 2017), is a masterclass in songwriting and showcases their timeless ability to fuse prog rock technicality with sing-along anthems. The 13 songs were written by Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan and Will Evankovich (who also produced the album). Leading with the single, "Build and Destroy," Styx take a close look at the near future and what is circling above us, from satellites to birds.
Alex Warren - You’ll Be Alright Kid CD/2xLP (Atlantic)
You’ll Be Alright, Kid builds upon the vision of Alex Warren’s debut. While You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) focused on dealing with grief, You’ll Be Alright, Kid turns the page to show the full picture: struggle and strength, healing and resilience. The complete album contains standout tracks “Carry You Home” and “Burning Down,” along with his earth shattering smash hit single “Ordinary” and newest release“Bloodline (with Jelly Roll).” “Ordinary” has over half a billion streams and hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart, both for multiple weeks. You’ll Be Alright, Kid shows off Warren’s vocal prowess and evolving sound, bringing his rawest and most authentic energy yet. Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans globally with his personal, powerful brand of pop. [Limited edition white vinyl.]
Trisha Yearwood - The Mirror CD/LP (Gwendolyn Records)
Grammy-winning artist Trisha Yearwood releases her new album "The Mirror". The album is her first fully co-written and co-produced album. "I'm honored to join forces with Virgin Music Group as I embark on this exciting new chapter. Bringing my Gwendolyn label into the MCA/Universal family truly feels like coming home. I can't wait to share my new album, The Mirror. Creating this music has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," said Yearwood.
Reissues, Comps, Live Recordings, Vault Excavations...
All Time Low - MTV Unplugged LP (Hopeless)
All Time Low stripped down their songs to just an essential heart-beat for a special MTV Unplugged performance. Shot in New York City during the summer of 2009, the band took their high-energy performance down a notch in the candle-lit studio for some very fortunate fans who intently sung along. "Unplugged proves that All Time Low's greatest strength lies not in their production-heavy anthems, but in the raw songwriting and vocal prowess that lies beneath. " - Alternative Press [
Donald Byrd - Stepping Into Tomorrow LP (Blue Note)
Donald Byrd's 1974 funk/R&B fusion masterpiece, Stepping Into Tomorrow, was thethird album the trumpet legend made in collaboration with visionary producer Larry Mizell. Featuring the standout title track and "Think Twice," the album became a touchstone for future hip-hop generations and features Gary Bartz, Fonce Mizell, Chuck Rainey, Harvey Mason and others. This stereo Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Clutch - Clutch 2xLP (Weathermaker Music)
A series of Clutch catalog releases reimagined and individually curated by one of the band members and reissued as part of the Clutch Collector's Series. The artwork is in the vein of the original yet strikingly different. The vinyl releases are remastered, and each album includes a numbered insert autographed by all band members.
Grinderman - Grinderman LP/CD (BMG)
Grinderman - Grinderman 2 LP/CD (BMG)
Grinderman - Grinderman 2 RMX CD/2xLP (BMG)
New reissues from Nick Cave’s sideproject. Grinderman came to be when Nick Cave was writing material in 2005 for Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' album Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus. Teaming up with band members Martyn Casey (bass), Warren Ellis (violin, guitar) and Jim Sclavunos (drums), the group went into a London studio in 2006 and began a marathon session of writing material aiming to recreate the more raw, primal sound like that of Cave's celebrated post-punk project The Birthday Party. Grinderman received a rapturous reception for their self-titled debut in 2007. The quartet released their second and final album, Grinderman 2, in September 2010. Grinderman 2 RMX is a collection of 12 remixes, re-interpretations and collaborations based on the songs contained in the band's 2010 critically celebrated album Grinderman 2.
Eddie Henderson - Heritage LP (Blue Note)
Trumpeter Eddie Henderson came to prominence as a member of Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi in the early '70s, after which he recorded a pair of seminal jazz/funk fusion classics for Blue Note - Sunburst (1975) & Heritage (1976) - the latter, featuring a forward-looking crew with Julian Priester, Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson, Mike Clark, Billy Hart, Mtume and others. This stereo Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.
Jan Holzman Presents: Dylan’s Circle CD/2xLP (Rhino)
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Elektra Records with a special album overseen by Jac Holzman, the visionary founder of Elektra and Nonesuch Records. Featuring Bob Dylan alongside other influential Elektra artists like Fred Neil, Tom Paxton, and Judy Collins, this collection highlights the collaboration and competition between these legendary musicians and honors the Greenwich Village music scene of the early '60s. From Dylan's "North Country Blues" to his electrifying "Maggie's Farm," the album showcases the era's defining sound. It's a tribute to the artists who helped shape the folk revival and to Jac Holzman's legacy.
Quincy Jones - Walking in Space LP (A&M)
Step into the cosmic jazz-funk odyssey of Walking in Space, Quincy Jones' electrifying foray into fusion. The protean Quincy Jones returned to the recording studio as a leader, after a long stretch in Hollywood, with this triumphantly contemporary big band album. He re-established himself firmly with his big band jazz base while casting a keen eye on the pop scene and the world of electric instruments (even Ray Brown is caught playing superb electric bass here). Laid out is his uncanny ability to attract the biggest names in jazz as sidemen: such as Freddie Hubbard, Roland Kirk, Hubert Laws, J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Jimmy Cleveland, and Jerome Richardson. Featuring unforgettable renditions of "Dead End" and "Killer Joe," this album captures the groundbreaking energy that made this album a staple of the late '60s jazz scene.
Quincy Jones - You’ve Got It Bad LP (A&M)
Quincy Jones delivers pure sonic magic on You've Got It Bad Girl, a lush, groove-heavy journey through jazz, R&B, and soul. Featuring soulful takes on hits like Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" and The Lovin' Spoonful's "Summer in the City," this album perfectly embodies the smooth yet funky production style that made Q a legend. This remastered 180g vinyl reissue brings every note and nuance to life, giving new depth to an essential '70s classic.
Hector Lavoe - El Sabio LP (Craft Recordings)
El Sabio is legendary salsa singer Héctor Lavoe's sixth solo studio album released in 1980 on Fania Records. Produced by salsa icon Willie Colón, the album features seven salsa dura (hard salsa) songs, including "Lloré," "Noche de farra" and "Plazos traicioneros." Featuring (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes, this remastered reissue is pressed on 180-gram vinyl.
Prvis - White Noise CD/LP (BMG)
Pvris's 2014 debut studio album, White Noise, has sold over 100,000 copies in the US (with over 300,000 equivalents to date) and captivated fans around the world. The 10 Year Anniversary Edition of White Noise was released digitally in March 2025 and features Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante on the extremely popular single "My House." The new edition also includes two reimagined versions of songs from the original album, "Fire" and "Mirrors," plus a live version of the hit "You and I." The anniversary edition of White Noise is a must-have for scene veterans and collectors. 2 LP set on smoke vinyl (ultra clear/white marble) with die-cut mirrorboard jacket.
Role Model - Kansas Anymore CD/2xLP (Interscope)
On his acclaimed 2024 sophomore album, Kansas Anymore, Role Model laid his heart bare as he grieved homesickness and heartbreak on the set of folk-tinged, lyric-driven songs. Now Role Model is back, charting his emotional journey with four new songs on the album's deluxe edition, 'Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye).' Produced by Noah Conrad with help from Mason Stoops and Harrison Whitford, 'Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)' features viral sensation "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out" and more. 2 LP set on canary yellow color vinyl.
Sly & The Family Stone - The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 LP (High Moon)
Sly & the Family Stone were true pioneers on so many levels: black and white, male and female, rock and soul. The act shattered all preconceptions of what popular music could be, and would go on to become one of the most groundbreaking and influential artists the world has ever witnessed. The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967 is an unprecedented live performance by the original Family Stone line-up, recorded just prior to their signing to Epic Records, and a full year before their chart breakthrough with 'Dance To The Music.' This fascinating recording explicates Sly Stone's genius on a tremendously exciting and atmospheric set of vintage soul covers, peppered with the arrangements, motifs, and intoxicating energy that would soon become familiar during the group's ascent. Interest in Sly is high with Questlove's documentary "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), but to experience the full impact of the Family Stone's legendary abilities from the start, this historic document is required listening. Includes lavish 24-page booklet.
Sun Ra - Sleeping Beauty LP (Strut)
Strut proudly presents a new edition of one of Sun Ra's most celebrated albums, Sleeping Beauty, reissued in its original artwork for the first time. Originally released in 1979 on his independent Saturn label, Sleeping Beauty captures Sun Ra and his Arkestra at their most soulful and serene. A masterclass in cosmic jazz, the album blends lush grooves, celestial soul, and meditative funk with Ra’s singular spiritual vision — a sound both grounded and otherworldly. Features insert with liner notes from the Arkestra’s Knoel Scott & Ra expert Paul Griffiths. Remastered by Technology Works.