Featured New Releases for
February 11, 2022
Matador
Steeped in the gritty ambience of Austin, the band's tenth album finds new possibilities in rock's traditions.
Republic / Seattle Surf Co. / Virgin
A surprisingly joyful and vibrant solo album from Eddie Vedder, filled with superstar cameos.
300 Entertainment
MJB's first album in five years covers familiar ground with subtly stellar results.
4AD
A sprawling double album intended as a showcase for the range of songwriter Adrianne Lenker and the band as a unit.
Omnivore
Reuniting for the first time in a decade, Urge Overkill find sustenance in the heavy rock they used to treat as a lark.
Inner Magic
The first solo album from the Chromatics guitarist and founding member is a private dream world of patient instrumental cityscapes.
Colemine
On their third studio offering, the trio get greasier, grittier, and groovier while celebrating the addition of hard-swinging drummer Dan Weiss.
Blue Note
A warm and engaging trio collaboration between the pianist and two veteran jazz stars.
Antifragile Music
The multi-faceted singer/songwriter's eclectic eighth album proudly defies boxes and labels of all kinds.
Relapse Records
Tristan Shone refines and expands his style of droney industrial metal, with members of Tool making guest appearances.
Normaltown Records
Jamil Rashad's grimiest and moodiest LP, produced by members of the Indications and Twin Peaks, is as appealing as any of his first three.
Century Media
Four decades on, this Canadian quartet prove without doubt that they remain the kings of progressive thrash metal.
Ghostly International
British house producer Fort Romeau branches out into a more ambient, textural direction on his third full-length.
Mild Orange
The Kiwi dream pop band expands their sound with a more robust production aesthetic.
Dangerbird Records
Justin Sullivan (Flat Worms, the Babies) doubles down on Dylan-descended indie and early rock & roll influences on his evocative sophomore LP.
Arts & Crafts / Universal
A wise, affecting, and eloquent project from two indie music stalwarts who are also Canadian First Nations people.
Brauntosoarus / Brauntosoarus Music
The trumpeter marks 30 years since his debut with a sophisticated and romantic eponymous album.
Western Vinyl Records
A sort of peaceful protest album from the composer and Tin Hat Trio founder.
Mello Music Group
Ohio rapper Stalley sounds right at home on this determined collaboration with Detroit beatmaker Apollo Brown.
Grapefruit
A thorough and compelling document of one of U.K. folk-rock's lesser-known talents.
Prima Facie
Precise performances of later Liszt, focusing on compositional innovations rather than virtuosity.
Decca
Soprano Davidsen confirms her status as a major star in this recital of Grieg songs familiar and rarer.
Harmonia Mundi
Excellent Telemann recording that captures the wildly innovative quality of his music.
Bridge
A valuable survey of Walker's piano sonatas, cleanly and clearly played, traces his development.
Harmonia Mundi
Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier, in conversation with works whose connections to it, aren't necessarily obvious.
Sony Classical
An ultra-traditional Vienna New Year's Eve concert from Barenboim makes a good introduction to the event for newcomers.