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Selena Gomez • Revelacion First Spanish-language EP

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2021 is the year of Aretha Franklin!

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Aretha Franklin’s multi-octave voice moved millions around the world during an unrivaled career that spanned six decades and garnered the singer-songwriter every achievement and honor imaginable.

Her reign as the Queen of Soul will play out across four discs on a new box set from Rhino that is the first to span her entire career.

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The Genius of Aretha Franklin

Atlantic Catalog Group • R&B 13921434 $12.99

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Amazing Grace

Starring: Aretha Franklin, Rev. C. L. Franklin, Rev. James Cleveland G 89 min. (2019) $4M Music DVD 12346498 $16.99 BLU-RAY 12602960 $27.99

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BEST OF MARCH The in-demand titles patrons will be looking for.

Carrie Underwood

Selena Gomez

Capitol Nashville Country Available March 26 13923324 $11.99 Months after releasing her first Christmas album, Carrie Underwood returns with her firstever inspirational album.

It features the Grammy Award-winning singer performing traditional gospel hymns.

Interscope Pop/Rock Available March 12 13937006 $13.99 Selena Gomez releases her first Spanish-language EP, which includes the single Baila Conmigo.

My Savior

Revelacion EP

Lana Del Rey

Zara Larsson

Interscope Pop/Rock Available March 19 13910840 $13.99 Following the success of her 2019 Grammynominated album, NFR!, Lana Del Rey releases her highly anticipated seventh album. Her latest features eleven songs, including the singles Let Me Love You Like a Woman and the title track.

Epic Pop/Rock Available March 5 13921420 $12.99 Guest Artist: Young Thug In the three years since the release of her debut album So Good, Zara Larsson’s star has continued to rise in the pop music world. Her new album includes the single Talk About Love.

Chemtrails Over the Country Club

Poster Girl

Two new albums from the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church

Eric Church is giving fans not one, but two new albums in 2021. The country star created all of these songs during a 28-day retreat in the mountains of North Carolina.

Available April 16

Heart

EMI Nashville • Country 13928842 $11.99

Soul

EMI Nashville • Country 13928843 $11.99

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HOT NEW RELEASES The in-demand titles patrons will be looking for.

Kings of Leon When You See Yourself

RCA Records • Pop/Rock Five years after releasing the album Walls, Kings of Leon return with a new album. It includes the single The Bandit.

Available March 5 13909718 $12.99

Chevelle

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Now and Then

UMe • Pop/Rock With this new project, Kiss lead singer Paul Stanley pays homage to the influences of his youth.

He has called upon a seasoned set of musicians to record a set of classic Motown covers and five original songs.

Weezer

OK Human

Atlantic • Pop/Rock When the pandemic delayed the release of Weezer’s Van Weezer, the band found themselves back in the studio, creating what would become their fourteenth studio album.

13923536 $12.99

Available March 19 13923473 $13.99

Niratias

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Available March 5

Reprise • Pop/Rock Neil Young continues to release more music from the archives with this live album. Recorded in 1990, this show features some of the first live performances of songs from the album Ragged Glory.

Parental Advisory 13921422 $12.99

2 Discs 13917269 $16.99

Available March 19 13937007 $13.99

Judith Hill

Valerie June

Ashnikko

Epic • Pop/Rock Chevelle’s ninth studio album stands out as the band’s most pummeling and provocative record yet.

They have pieced together an intriguing and inimitable body of work, featuring the lead single Self Destructor.

Baby, I’m Hollywood

Regime Music Group • R&B Judith Hill was a feature artist for the 2020 NBA draft week. Now she is releasing her third studio album, which includes the tracks When My World Is Blue; Americana; and the title track.

Way Down in the Rust Bucket

The Moon and Stars Prescriptions for Dreamers

Available March 5

Fantasy • R&B With her spellbinding vocals and infectious sense of wonder, Valerie June gently eases the listener into a far more charmed state of mind, one that quickly restores a powerful feeling of joyful possibility.

Parental Advisory 13923472 $13.99

Available March 12 13923476 $14.99

Jon Batiste We Are

Verve • R&B

Available March 19 13928841 $13.99 Guest Artists: Trombone Shorty, PJ Morton A career-changing album from musician and activist Jon Batiste celebrates Black American culture and music while exploring themes of lineage, authenticity, excellence, and evolution.

Chris Cornell

No One Sings Like You Anymore

Interscope • Pop/Rock A handpicked collection of cover songs by the late Chris Cornell, which he personally selected and sequenced to celebrate the artists and songs that inspired him, including John Lennon, Janis Joplin, and Prince.

Demidevil

Parlophone • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Princess Nokia, Grimes After the coronavirus lockdown hit, Ashnikko threw her energy into compiling her best project yet: a collection of songs that celebrate female sexuality and noughties pop, featuring Grimes, Kelis, and countless vicious one-liners.

Parental Advisory 13910289 $10.99

The Weeknd

The Highlights

Xo Records • R&B The Weeknd releases a career-spanning album, a collection featuring some of his biggest hits from the last ten years.

Includes the hits Blinding Lights; Can’t Feel My Face; and Starboy.

Parental Advisory 13928909 $13.99 Edited Version 13928910 $13.99

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Sturgill Simpson

Outlaw Country

Music 77

High Top Mountain Records Country Released digitally in December, Sturgill Simpson’s second bluegrass album includes new versions of songs from his acclaimed release, 2016’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.

NOW! Music • Country The first installment of the special Outlaw Country brand under the popular NOW series features eighteen tracks from favorite artists, including Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, and Miranda Lambert.

Available March 19 13937008 $18.99

NOW! Music • Pop/Rock The latest installment in the hit series includes chart-topping hits from Sam Smith, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, 24KGoldn, and more.

13914021 $18.99

Cuttin’ Grass Volume 2 Cowboy Arms

Available April 2 13903013 $11.99

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings All the Good Times

Acony Records • Folk The first Welch/Rawlings collaboration to feature both of their names on the cover received a 2021 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album.

Available March 5 13928845 $13.99

Various Artists

Madison Beer Life Support

Sony Music • Pop/Rock Madison Beer is a rising pop star who has already amassed millions of followers on social media prior to the release of her debut album.

Parental Advisory 13923430 $11.99

Various Artists

Tomorrow X Together

Still Dreaming

UMe • Pop/Rock The first Japanese album from Tomorrow X Together features Japanese versions of six of the group’s Korean hits, plus two new instrumental tracks, a brand new original song, Force, and their Japanese hit Everlasting Shine.

13910500 $19.99

R+R=Now

Jane Monheit

Pat Metheny

Blue Note • Jazz Guest Artist: Robert Glasper A thrilling 2018 live recording by Robert Glasper with standout tracks like Respond; Change of Tone; Resting Warrior; and a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s How Much a Dollar Cost.

13903012 $13.99

Club 44 • Jazz Celebrating twenty years as a jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit chose songs that are honest and mature, showing that she has grown beyond the ingénue with whom people fell in love.

Modern Recordings • Jazz Pat Metheny surprises once again with his seemingly endless ability to harvest new vistas with retaining his instantly recognizable sound.

R+R=Now Live

Ani DiFranco

Revolutionary Love

Righteous Babe Records Folk Rooted in her poetic lyricism and evercommanding vocal work, Ani DiFranco’s new album unfolds in an understated yet captivating alchemy of folk and soul and lushly textured jazz-pop.

13896129 $14.99

Come What May

Available March 12 13921421 $12.99

Road to the Sun

Available March 5 13896108 $15.99

Coming 2 America Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists

Def Jam • Soundtracks Available March 5 13938664 $13.99

Creates a new era for Coming to America fans with three new tracks from YG feat. Big Sean, Bobby Sessions feat. Megan Thee Stallion, and John Legend and Burna Boy feat. Nile Rodgers while tapping into nostalgia with classic covers.

Rhythms of Zamunda Music Inspired by Coming 2 America

A blend of sixteen original tracks embodying the opulent countries and cultures of Pan-Africa. Boasting a wide range of superstars from across the continent, the album features South African superstars.

Available March 12 13938665 $13.99

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TOP MUSIC PICKS Titles people are talking about.

Country Florida Georgia Line

Willie Nelson

BMLG Records The fifth studio album from Florida Georgia Line includes all six tracks from their digital 6-Pack EP release and many more brand new tracks. It also includes the hit singles I Love My Country and Long Live.

13808672 $11.99

Legacy Recordings Guest Artist: Diana Krall Willie Nelson’s second album of classics made famous by Frank Sinatra.

Nelson delivers eleven snew studio performances, coming alive in a musical landscape animated by lush string and vibrant horn arrangements.

13897121 $12.99

Life Rolls On

That’s Life

Steve Earle & the Dukes J.T.

New West Records On August 20, 2020, the world lost an amazing light with the passing of Justin Townes Earle.

Justin’s father, Steve Earle, pays tribute to his son by recording an album of songs written by Justin.

Available March 19 13892077 $12.99

Aaron Watson

Garth Brooks

Andrew Farriss

Big Label Records Aaron Watson’s thirteenth studio album, and seventeenth album overall, since his debut in 2000.

Recorded just days before the COVID 19 shutdown, the ten tracks take the listener on a journey of love, heartbreak, nostalgia, and pride.

13899883 $11.99

Pearl Records Garth Brooks’s second live album covers the three-anda-half-year record-breaking Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood, but also now includes tracks from the recordshattering Stadium Tour.

BMG Rights Management (Australia) Pty Ltd. Best known for his work as a member of INXS, Andrew Farriss takes a different musical path for his solo debut album. Recorded between his home studio and Nashville, it embodies the oldschool country vibe that he envisioned.

American Soul

Triple Live Deluxe

3 Discs 13801665 $13.99

Andrew Farriss

Available March 19 12946509 $13.99

Rap/Hip-Hop Lil Tecca

The Lox

Republic Records Guest Artists: Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert Featuring an all-star cast of collaborators such as Lil Uzi Vert, Nav, Lil Durk, Polo G, Guwop Reign, Skrillex, and DJ Scheme. This blockbuster concludes with the inclusion of Lil Tecca’s Internet Money collaboration Out of Love.

Roc Nation Guest Artists: DMX, T-Pain Four years after the release of Filthy America…It’s Beautiful, the legendary rap trio the Lox returns with new music. The new album features appearances from DMX, T Pain, Jeremih, and more.

Virgo World

Living Off Xperience

Eminem

Music to Be Murdered By Side B

Parental Advisory 13896106 $12.99

Interscope Guest Artists: Skylar Grey, DJ Premier Eminem is back with this deluxe edition that features sixteen new tracks. Executive produced by Eminem and Dr. Dre, the deluxe album features Skylar Grey, DJ Premier, Ty Dolla $ign, Dr. Dre, Sly Pyper, MAJ, and more.

NLE Choppa

YFN Lucci

Rich the Kid

Warner Records Guest Artists: Roddy Ricch, Chief Keef Over the piano-laden album opener Daydream, Choppa croons aspirational melodies before ripping through the beat with a fiery delivery. Elsewhere, a deadly flow circles around Murda Talk as he paints a vivid picture with each bar.

Warner Records Guest Artists: Bigga Rankin, Rick Ross The Wish Me Well series has been a staple in YFN Lucci’s catalog for over five years, from the beginning of his career to now. The third installment in the series has a strong influence from Tupac Shakur, one of YFN Lucci’s musical heroes.

Republic Records Guest Artists: DaBaby, Nicki Minaj Rich the Kid has become one of the fastest-rising stars in the hip-hop world today. His third album features the singles That’s Tuff and Stuck Together.

There are also appearance from Post Malone, DaBaby, Future, and more.

Parental Advisory 13892073 $13.99

Top Shotta

Parental Advisory 13902865 $16.99

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Wish Me Well 3

Parental Advisory 13902861 $16.99

Parental Advisory, Deluxe Edition, 2 Discs 13892072 $19.99

Boss Man

Parental Advisory 13902869 $15.99

TOP MUSIC PICKS Pop/Rock Pentatonix

Taylor Swift

Zayn Malik

Sony Music The new original album from Pentatonix takes fans through an emotional journey in healing, reflection, and selfacceptance, taking absolutely nothing for granted.

13888622 $8.99

Universal Music Guest Artists: The National, Bon Iver Just months after releasing the biggest selling album of 2020, and a few days before her birthday, Taylor Swift surprised fans again with her ninth studio album. Billed as the sister album to Folklore, it includes the single Willow.

RCA Records Guest Artist: Syd Former One Direction member Zayn releases his third solo album.

The anticipated release includes the new single Vibez.

The Lucky Ones

Evermore

Parental Advisory 13823352 $13.99

Nobody Is Listening

Parental Advisory 13909717 $12.99 Edited Version 13909716 $12.99

Edited Version 13823386 $13.99

Evanescence

Alice Cooper

Ringo Starr

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Evanescence returns with their first album of allnew material in nearly ten years. Many of the tracks here were released throughout 2020, including the singles; Use My Voice; The Game Is Over; and Yeah Right.

EarMusic Five decades after beginning his recording career, Alice Cooper pays homage to the Motor City and one of the toughest and craziest rock n’ roll scenes that ever existed.

13823451 $13.99

UMe Recorded from home, Ringo Starr releases a five-song EP featuring contributions from Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Ben Harper, Dave Grohl, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton, and more.

The Bitter Truth

Available March 6

Detroit Stories

Parental Advisory 13892086 $14.99

Rob Zombie

Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy

Nuclear Blast America After releasing a live album in 2018, musician and film director Rob Zombie returns to music with a brand new studio album. It is a classic Zombie album through and through, with high-energy rages and groove-heavy tracks.

Available March 12 13896150 $13.99

Fleet Foxes Shore

Anti Following a digital release in September 2020, the fourth studio album from Fleet Foxes is now available on CD. It pays homage to musical heroes including John Prine and Bill Withers.

13888595 $11.99

Zoom In EP

Available March 19 13892112 $11.99

Soundtracks Wonder Woman 1984 Original Motion Picture Score

The Devil All the Time Music from the Netflix Film

Watertower Music Mega-composer Hans Zimmer, who composed the now-iconic Wonder Woman theme from the film Batman vs Superman, unites with director Patty Jenkins to create the film’s music.

ABKCO Artist: Pokey LaFarge Features bluegrass and traditional country recordings, alongside two new recordings by celebrated Americana musician Pokey LaFarge, as well as a new score composition

by Saunder Jurriaans and Danny Bensi.

13892075 $15.99

Various Artists

2 Discs 13892083 $15.99

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Soundtrack Various Artists

Milan Records Artists: Maxayn Lewis, Viola Davis, Clint Johnson An album of music from Netflix’s newest original film about ‘Mother of the Blues’ Ma Rainey.

The album features score music by critically acclaimed saxophonist, instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and educator Branford Marsalis.

13890490 $11.99

Various Artists

Music Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Sia

Atlantic Sia’s eighth studio album serves as the soundtrack to her directorial debut.

Among the fourteen tracks are the singles Hey Boy; Together; and Courage to Change.

13892085 $7.99

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COUNTRY & FOLK Fifty years after the release of the groundbreaking album Coal Miner’s Daughter, country music legend Loretta Lynn releases her 50th studio album.

Loretta Lynn

Still Woman Enough Sony Music

Available March 19 13901732 $12.99 Guest Artists: Carrie Underwood, Margo Price

Clint Roberts Rose Songs

Carry On Music Hailing from western North Carolina, singer-songwriter and musician Clint Roberts combines the authenticity of Americana music with the boldness of roots rock.

13901744 $13.99

NOW That’s What I Call Music!

Outlaw Country Various Artists

NOW The first installment of the special Outlaw Country brand under the popular NOW series.

Features eighteen tracks from favorite artists, including Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, and Miranda Lambert.

Available March 19 13937008 $18.99

Dale Watson

Dale Watson Presents The Memphians

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Barry Abernathy Barry Abernathy and Friends

Billy Blue Records Barry Abernathy, lead singer and founding member of Appalachian Road Show, releases his first solo project, Barry Abernathy and Friends, featuring Vince Gill, Steve Gully, and more.

13922234 $14.99

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

All the Good Times

Red House Records With touring stopped in its tracks, Dale Watson went to the studio to create an album of original instrumental tracks.

13896147 $13.99

Acony Records The first Welch/Rawlings collaboration to feature both of their names on the cover received a 2021 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album. This physical release will have revised art and packaging, including some new photos.

Ani DiFranco

Amigo the Devil

Righteous Babe Records Rooted in her poetic lyricism and evercommanding vocal work, Ani DiFranco’s new album unfolds in an understated yet captivating alchemy of folk and soul and lushly textured jazz-pop.

13896129 $14.99

Regime Music Group Amigo the Devil has become a dark folk anomaly, drawing attention from the likes of Noisey, Consequence of Sound, Kerrang, BrooklynVegan, and more.

Revolutionary Love

Available March 5 13928845 $13.99

Born Against

Available April 16 13896094 $13.99

Sturgill Simpson’s second full-length release in two months!

Cuttin’ Grass Volume 2 Cowboy Arms

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Cuttin’ Grass

High Top Mountain Records 13690099 $11.99

High Top Mountain Records

Available April 2 13903013 $11.99 Released digitally in December, Sturgill Simpson’s second bluegrass album includes new versions of songs from his acclaimed release, 2016’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth.

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MY SAVIOR Seven-time Grammy Award winner releases her first ever gospel album.

My Savior

13923324 $11.99

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Cry Pretty

12133038 $13.99

LANA DEL R EY Singer-songwriter follows up her New York Times bestselling poetry collection with new music.

Storyteller

11426264 $11.99

Singer-songwriter follows up her New York Times Best Selling poetry collection with new music.

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Chemtrails Over the Country Club Available March 19

13910840 $13.99

Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

13482745 $13.99

NFR!

Parental Advisory 12435701 $13.99

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ROCK Kings of Leon

A Problem of Leisure A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang

When You See Yourself RCA Records

Various Artists

Available March 5

Gill Music Artists: Tom Morello, Helmet It is a double album of tracks written by Andy Gill and Gang of Four, all newly reinterpreted and recorded by artists whose own unique contributions to music were enriched by listening to Gang of Four.

13909718 $12.99 Five years after releasing the album Walls, Kings of Leon return with a new album.

It includes the single The Bandit.

Available May 14 2 Discs 13921432 $16.99

AJR

Lake Street Drive

Weezer

BMG Rights Management (US) LLC The fourth album from AJR features the doubleplatinum-selling single Bang!, as well as the tracks Bummerland; 3 O’Clock Things; and My Play.

Nonesuch They follow up their breakout release, Free Yourself Up, which debuted in the top ten on the Billboard Album charts and garnered them their first charting radio single, Good Kisser.

Atlantic When the pandemic delayed the release of Weezer’s Van Weezer, the band found themselves back in the studio, creating what would become their fourteenth studio album.

13923536 $12.99

OK Orchestra

Available March 26 Parental Advisory 13915786 $13.99

Chevelle

Obviously

Available March 12 13923481 $12.99

Niratias

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station

Available March 5

UMe With this new project, Kiss lead singer Paul Stanley pays homage to the influences of his youth.

He has called upon a seasoned set of musicians to record a set of classic Motown covers and five original songs.

Epic Chevelle’s ninth studio album stands out as the band’s most pummeling and provocative record yet.

They have pieced together an intriguing and inimitable body of work, featuring the lead single Self Destructor.

Now and Then

Parental Advisory 13921422 $12.99

Available March 19 13923473 $13.99

Bob Dylan

Chris Cornell

1970

Columbia / Legacy Taken mostly from the sessions for the New Morning and Self Portrait albums, this collection features 74 previously unreleased studio recordings, including 9 songs featuring George Harrison.

3 Discs 13900582 $20.99

OK Human

Neil Young, Crazy Horse

Way Down in the Rust Bucket

Reprise Neil Young continues to release more music from the archives with this live album. Recorded in 1990, this show features some of the first live performances of songs from the album Ragged Glory.

2 Discs 13917269 $16.99

No One Sings Like You Anymore Interscope

Available March 19 13937007 $13.99 A collection of cover songs by the late Chris Cornell, which he personally selected and sequenced to celebrate the artists and songs that inspired him, including John Lennon, Janis Joplin, and Prince.

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CLASSICAL I Am Hera

Reflections

Deutsche Grammophon Guest Artists: Wiener Symphoniker Hera Hyesang Park’s fascination with the issue of personal identity is determining the choice of repertoire for her first album. She hopes this musical self-portrait will speak to a wide audience.

Deutsche Grammophon The brand new reworks project from acclaimed pianist Víkingur Ólafsson.

It features unreleased originals such as Debussy’s Pour le Piano, as well as reinterpretations by artists such as Hania Rani, Balmorhea, Hugar, and Helgi Jonsson.

Hera Hyesang Park

Vikingur Olafsson

Available March 12 13923480 $13.99

Available March 12 13923478 $13.99

Shostakovich Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10

Villa-Lobos Choral Transcriptions Sao Paulo Symphony Choir

London Symphony Orchestra

LSO Live Along with Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda, the London Symphony Orchestra performs a pair of Shostakovich’s most epic and powerful works.

13888599 $14.99

Naxos Classics Choral music holds a central position in VillaLobos’s catalog of works, but among these famous pieces is a series of little-known transcriptions for a cappella choir taken from the standard classical repertoire.

13891057 $11.99

Together Is Beautiful

The Earth Orchestra

Decca For the first time, musicians from every country in the world record together on this album.

The most significant statement of global creative optimism for a generation.

Available March 12 13896096 $13.99

Paris

Hillary Hahn

Deutsche Grammophon Guest Artists: Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France Hilary Hahn’s new recording pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of a city that has been close to her heart throughout her career.

Available March 5 13923474 $13.99

JAZZ Jane Monheit

Pat Metheny

Club 44 Celebrating twenty years as a jazz vocalist, Jane Monheit chose songs that are honest and mature, showing that she has grown beyond the ingénue with whom people fell in love.

Modern Recordings Pat Metheny surprises once again with his seemingly endless ability to harvest new vistas while retaining his instantly recognizable sound.

Come What May

Available March 12 13921421 $12.99

Road to the Sun

Available March 5 13896108 $15.99

R+R=Now

Joe Chambers

Blue Note Guest Artist: Robert Glasper A thrilling 2018 live recording by Robert Glasper with standout tracks like Respond; Change of Tone; Resting Warrior; and a cover of Kendrick Lamar’s How Much a Dollar Cost.

13903012 $13.99

Blue Note Joe Chambers returns with a trio album featuring pianist Brad Merritt and bassist Steve Haines on a sterling set of original compositions, standards, and pieces

by Shorter, Hutcherson, and Horace Silver.

13902875 $13.99

R+R=Now Live

Samba de Maracatu

Jose James

José James New York 2020 (Live)

Rainbow Blonde Records The highly anticipated first live album from an artist with a decade-long career built on his electric live show. Each song resonates with the creative urgency of an effervescent, resilient 2020 New York City.

13910831 $15.99

Garden of Expression

Various Artists

ECM Artists: Marilyn Crispell, Carmen Castaldi Joe Lovano’s debut, Trio Tapestry, was one of 2019’s most talked-about releases. The concept is taken to the next level on this release.

13896102 $18.99

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Arlo Parks

Weezer

OK Human

Collapsed in Sunbeams Transgressive • Pop/Rock 13823442 $12.99

London-based musician and poet Arlo Parks has been very steadily climbing the ranks as an artist to watch since the release of her confessional debut single Cola in 2018. This is her debut album.

Ali Akbar Khan

Bear’s Sonic Journals That Which Colors the Mind

Owsley Stanley Foundation World Guest Artists: Indranil Bhattacharya, Zakir Hussain In 1970, Ali Akbar Khan, the great sarod master, crossed over to a rapt audience of psychedelic pilgrims. Captured by the Grateful Dead’s legendary soundman, Owsley ‘Bear’ Stanley, this release is a mind-expanding journey.

2 Discs 13758971 $24.99

Strung Like a Horse

Atlantic • Pop/Rock When the pandemic delayed the release of Weezer’s Van Weezer, the band found themselves back in the studio, creating what would become their fourteenth studio album.

13923536 $12.99

Black Pumas

Margo Price

ATO Records • R&B Black Pumas have unveiled a deluxe edition of their Grammy-nominated selftitled debut album via ATO Records. Features original album plus eleven bonus tracks, three new original songs, and four cover tracks, plus unreleased live material.

Universal Music • Country In 2018, Margo Price claimed her rock star status at the Mother Church of Country Music.

Her headlining set from Ryman Auditorium is a career-spanning set with appearances from Jack White, Emmylou Harris, and Sturgill Simpson.

Black Pumas

Super Deluxe Edition, 2 Discs 13528524 $15.99

Perfectly Imperfect at the Ryman

Parental Advisory 13639672 $14.99

Bette Smith

Ani DiFranco

Ruf • Blues Guest Artists: Luther Dickinson, Patterson Hood On her new album, Bette Smith combines elements of gospel, soul, and the blues, with lyrics that reflect her life, including the loss of her mother and her childhood in Brooklyn.

13547412 $16.99

Righteous Babe Records Folk Rooted in her poetic lyricism and evercommanding vocal work, Ani DiFranco’s new album unfolds in an understated yet captivating alchemy of folk and soul and lushly textured jazz-pop.

13896129 $14.99

Muzz

Miley Cyrus

Future Islands

Matador • Pop/Rock The debut album from Paul Banks, Matt Barrick, and Josh Kaufman.

The resulting songs are dark and gorgeous, expansive, and sparse, like Cormac McCarthy prose stretched across a cowboy painting of a sunset.

13394139 $15.99

RCA Records • Pop/Rock Miley Cyrus’s seventh studio album is shaped by some of the events that happened in her personal life. It features the single Midnight Sky. Parental Advisory 13697632 $12.99 Edited Version 13697631 $12.99

4AD • Pop/Rock Future Islands have been through it all and emerged with an album that, in many ways, marks a return to everything that made the band who they are, and one that triumphantly begins their third act.

13595665 $15.99

Whoa!

Transoceanic Records • Folk Strung Like a Horse has built a reputation for surprising people with their talent, humor, and signature American brand of high energy.

The popular touring act now releases their debut album.

13794054 $10.99

Muzz

The Good the Bad the Bette

Plastic Hearts

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Revolutionary Love

As Long As You Are

Pop Smoke

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

Lil Durk

Parental Advisory 13823352 $13.99

Parental Advisory 12874314 $13.99

Digital album available on hoopla.

Ariana Grande

Luke Combs

Lil Baby

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Anuel AA & Ozuna

Taylor Swift

Megan Thee Stallion

Post Malone

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Eminem

Hamilton

Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon

Parental Advisory 13477288 $13.99

Juice WRLD Legends Never Die

Evermore

Positions

Folklore

Los Dioses

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Machine Gun Kelly

Harry Styles

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Tickets to My Downfall

Fine Line

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Parental Advisory 13547418 $13.99

After Hours

What You See Is What You Get $9.99

Good News

Music to Be Murdered By

Parental Advisory 12751862 $13.99

The Voice

My Turn

Hollywood’s Bleeding

Original Broadway Cast Recording Various Artists

Parental Advisory, 2 Discs 11415110 $23.99

Juice WRLD

Dua Lipa

Jack Harlow

DaBaby

Digital album available on hoopla.

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Juice WRLD

Luke Combs

Billie Eilish

Playboi Carti

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Goodbye & Good Riddance

Death Race for Love

Future Nostalgia

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This One’s for You

$9.99

That’s What They Say

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

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Blame it on Baby

Whole Lotta Red

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CHILDREN’S

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Let’s Go!

Gershwin’s Magic Key

The Laurie Berkner Band

Classical Kids

Concord Music Group Inc.

Children’s Group The first new release in 20 years from the awardwinning Classical Kids series, most famous for Beethoven Lives Upstairs. The songs here tell a story of one boy’s chance encounter with George Gershwin.

13923322 $16.99

Available March 5 13921431 $10.99 Laurie Berkner’s fourteenth album showers her evergrowing list of fans with an inspiring array of original, interactive sons in her signature style, famous for its clarity, warmth, and wisdom.

Small but Mighty Songs for Growing People

KIDZ BOP All-Time Greatest Hits

Earwig Music Troubadour Andy Cohen, a stellar finger-picker on acoustic guitar and a fine piano player, mixes his own songs for children with tasty versions of classic blues, folk songs, and tunes from Tin Pan Alley.

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KIDZ BOP Kidz KIDZ BOP

Andy Cohen

13936338 $10.99

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KIDZ BOP’s family-friendly new album compiles the biggest hits of this millennium, hits sung by kids for kids. Featuring kid-friendly versions of songs such as I Gotta Feeling; Call Me Maybe; Happy; and Old Town Road.

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14 March 2021

CHILDREN’S TOP PICKS Gary Bowman’s Song of Wind & Weather Gary Bowman

Self Produced Gary Bowman releases a new collection of original songs including The Legend of Punxsutawney Phil; Dust Bowl Swing; Rainbow Song; and Time & the Flying Snow.

13902872 $12.99

Be a Pain An Album for Young Leaders (and Old) Alastair Moock & Friends

Moockshake Music The album is a joyful, musical rallying cry for young (and old) leaders in these turbulent times. It looks to the heroes of the past and the present to inspire kids to move the ball forward.

13730495 $19.99

Children’s Big Island’s Dream SingAlong Songs

The Honey Pineapple Twins

Self Produced The Honey Pineapple Twins explore the animal kingdom and beyond with songs like Kuma the Island Wolf Dog; Charlie the Ant; My Little Hermit Crab; and This Little Puppy Dog. 13801648 $13.99

Classic pop and rock meet American, European, and African folk traditions in this newest children’s album.

Happy Heart!

Caspar Babypants Aurora Elephant Music Sweet, tender, happy, sing-along good time songs for the whole family is what the eighteenth Caspar Babypants album is all about.

13644866 $12.99

Best of GoNoodle

A Mind of Your Own

Verve Music Group For the first time in one place, enjoy 14 of the most popular songs from GoNoodle bands like Blazer Fresh and Moose Tube, beloved by kids and their grownups.

13660041 $13.99

Smithsonian Folkways Guest Artists: The War and Treaty, Ed Helms Debut release from the duo of songwriter Kristin Andreassen and child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, this invites listeners to think deeply on the emotions that come with growing up.

13786351 $14.99

GoNoodle

Songs Across the Pond Brady Rymer, David Gibb

Bumblin’ Bee Records Three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer and UK BBC Folk Award nominee David Gibb present a collaborative album about making new friends, sharing unexpected discoveries, and creating joyful music together.

13559506 $12.99

Cats Sit on You

The Story Pirates

Face Cake Records The third album from the Story Pirates features hilarious, fan-favorite songs that originally appeared on the Story Pirates podcast, winner of the 2020 Webby Award for Best Kids and Family Podcast.

13588197 $12.99

B’yachad

Shira & Friends

Self Produced New York City-based kindie rock band Shira & Friends’ latest album title means ‘together’ in Hebrew. It is a joyful celebration of all things in Jewish culture with a stylish pop/rock vibe.

13902871 $20.99

The Bright Siders

Virtual Learning Teacher Taunia

Self Produced Teacher Taunia’s second album features new educational songs including Let’s Begin Our Day; Beautiful Colors; The Shape Song; and The Counting Song.

13902873 $12.99

Una Idea Tengo Yo

123 Andres

Salsana Records Guest Artists: Son de Barro Latin Grammy Awardwinning duo 123 Andres presents a collection of eleven upbeat Spanish-language songs that help spark curiosity on all things science.

13730493 $16.99

A Family Lullaby Album

Youngstein Family

Self Produced Beautiful, serene music that will soothe the child and the parents’ soul, performed on real instruments, by a family of classically trained musicians.

13801658 $13.99

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