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Black Pumas
Black Pumas
ATO Records
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Produced by guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada (Grupo Fantasma) and colored by songwriter Eric Burton's dark imagery and haunting vocals, Black Pumas’ eponymous debut is equally indebted to East Coast hip-hop as it is to classic funk and soul, resulting in a project that is of the moment rather than retro – equal parts Ghostface Killah and Motown. |
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Mattiel
Satis Factory
ATO Records
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Mattiel’s sophomore album, Satis Factory, takes a “not broke; don’t fix” approach. That’s not to say there aren’t bright new sounds here – but Satis Factory retains plenty of lo-fi grit, which helps these tunes fine the perfect balance of collegiate wit and garage rock dumb. Imagine Kate Pierson of B-52’s being backed up by The Black Lips and you’ll come around fast. |
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Injury Reserve
Injury Reserve
Loma Vista
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Injury Reserve, a rap trio from Phoenix, AZ , recorded their debut mixtape in a dentist's office (and titled it Live from the Dentist Office). Their self-titled debut is apocalypse-ready De La Soul: Fractured flows, insanely great lyrics, and a short-circuited production that sound scrambled and scattered and fuc*^d. The’re a bunch of geniuses that should be the biggest crew in the world, but the world is probably too dumb for this shit. Fortunately, you’re not. |
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Buddy Miller & Julie Miller
Breakdown On 20th Ave. South
New West Records
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Their first album together in nearly 10 years, Breakdown On 20th Ave. South is a first rate showcase for Julie Miller’s finely crafted lyrics and Buddy's unfussy production style. Tracks like, "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" and "Everything Is Your Fault" hint at the ups and downs of love. Breakdown On 20th Ave. South is a treat for fans old and new – and it’s good to have them back. |
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Nick Murphy/Chet Faker
Run Fast Sleep Naked
Downtown
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In the making of his sophomore album, Nick Murphy spent four years traveling the world solo with a microphone in his suitcase, recording his vocal tracks in whichever spaces and environments most inspired him. During that time, the Melbourne-bred singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist formerly known as Chet Faker immersed himself in intense self-examination. Run Fast Sleep Naked is eclectic, soulful, and spiritual – a journey without a clear end. But that’s the point, right? |
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The Tallest Man On Earth
I Love You. It's a Fever Dream
AWAL
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I Love You. It's A Fever Dream is The Tallest Man on Earth’s will first album in 4 years. It’s born of heavy subjects – death and divorce among them – but Kristian Matsson (the Tallest Man) puts it as such: “Some of the most powerful, most inspiring moments in my life have been the most subtle and that so often the thing that deserves my attention, is trying the least to get it." Intimate and insightful, Matsson often recalls Bono – but instead of trying to save the world, he’s trying to save himself. |
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Mark Ronson
Late Night Feelings
RCA
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Artist/producer Mark Ronson's fifth studio album, Late Night Feelings features collaborations with a diverse range of artists including Alicia Keys, Angel Olson, Miley Cyrus, and Lykke Li. Ronson calls the album a collection of "sad bangers," and the title track single, like much of the album, is emotionally complex and personal – perfectly executed disco for mopers. And, after “Uptown Funk” it might be his masterpiece. |
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Lukas Nelson
Turn Off The News and Guild a Garden
Fantasy
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Straddling rock and roll, country, soul, folk and R&B, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real reach a new high-water mark on Turn Off The News (Build A Garden). Recorded at Shangri-La in Malibu and the Village Studios in West L.A., the band worked fast – recording 30 original songs during brief breaks between tours. They tracked straight to analog tape, keeping overdubs to a minimum while focusing on the live performances. "We wanted these songs to be fun and upbeat," says Nelson, "But we also wanted to have something to say.” Guests include Margo Price, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Micah Nelson, Ke$ha, Shooter Jennings, Randy Houser, Lucius, Madison Ryann Ward, Hunter Elizabeth, and Neil Young. |
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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.
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