Featured New Releases for
January 8, 2021

Barry Gibb revisits the Bee Gees songbook with the help of Nashville stars.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

A sprawling double album that proves Morgan Wallen can convincingly deliver most kinds of modern country music.

— Stephen Thomas Erlewine

An artful breakup album marked by catchy folk-rock melodies.

— Matt Collar

The falsetto crooner and drummer behind soul revivalists Durand Jones & the Indications offers up a tightly crafted and pleasing debut.

— Timothy Monger

The first outing after the inimitable jazz bassist left Ramsey Lewis' trio is a solid exercise in driving, soulful, jazz-funk.

— Thom Jurek

The Swede's visceral, catchy garage pop tackles broader society and fuller arrangements on his second solo album.

— Marcy Donelson

The producer/composer revisits his output from the late 2000s and 2010s with a minimalist approach that's big on mood.

— Heather Phares

Kacey Johansing, Pearl Charles, and Fruit Bats are among the guests on a warm, uplifting solo debut from the Tall Tales & the Silver Lining leader.

— Marcy Donelson

Visionary electronic label Planet Mu celebrates its 25th anniversary with a selection of tracks from their 2020 and 2021 releases.

— Paul Simpson