Featured New Releases for
May 5, 2023
Martha's
An epic, three-disc sequel to Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and MACHINA.
Atlantic / East West
With an assist from Aaron Dessner of the National, the singer/songwriter processes a number of personal traumas.
ATO
Still joined by Jeremy Most, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter works through a breakup with an intimate set closer to roots music than art-pop.
New West
The great Texas tunesmith heads to Chicago to record with Jeff Tweedy, and the result is an LP of casual yet committed excellence.
Compass
On her first recording in eight years, the restlessly creative banjoist, quintet, and special guests deliver an innovative, wildly diverse set.
Captured Tracks / Universal
The fourth album from this New York power pop band explores a more sentimental side of their '70s-informed songwriting style.
Duophonic Super 45s
Laetitia Sadier and the Brazilian group Mombojó combine summery sounds and pensive lyrics into a lovely, thoughtful statement of purpose.
Third Man Records
A retro fantasia cobbled together from thrift store finds and cherished old records.
Verve
A heartfelt comeback from a former African folk star, now based in Nashville.
Arts & Crafts
A punchy and life-affirming collaboration between two Canadian rock totems.
Partisan
Tracked with Big Thief drummer James Krivchenia, Luke Temple, and others, the Londoner's intricate second LP processes the early part of the pandemic.
ECM
The third album from the trio has a sacred, meditative quality.
Valory
A brief collection of easy, assured traditionalist country that benefits from the singer's casual touch.
Ipecac
Former Slayer drummer explores improvisation and atmosphere on this record primarily made up of solo drum and percussion sounds.
Blue Note
The vibrant sophomore album of post-bop jazz from the all-star jazz sextet.
Dead Oceans
A striking solo debut from the Indications frontman, this goes in many unexpected lyrical and sonic directions.
Various Artists
Two Piers Records
A sprawling compilation acknowledging the long shadow shoegaze's initial wave cast on alternative and indie rock.
Rock Action
Recorded with producer Ali Chant, the Glasgow duo's spellbinding second album adds more color and emotion to its minimalist indie rock.
Fire Talk
The sophomore album from this London slowcore band trades in opaque emotional states and quiet catharsis.
International Anthem
On his second full-length, the South African drummer and composer leads his quintet through an exploration of time.
Whirlwind Recordings
The debut solo offering from one of Finland's finest modern jazz singers, composers, and arrangers.
Fire Records
Trippy and mysterious psych-infused indie folk that exists in an imagined mystical landscape of its own.
Deutsche Grammophon
Gorgeous readings of Silvestrov's 1970s songs capture their unique simplicity.
Sondra Radvanovsky / Ermonela Jaho / Jonas Kaufmann / Antonio Pappano / Accademia di Santa Cecilia Chorus / Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra
Warner Classics
A very strong Turandot is enhanced by the presence of the rarely heard first Alfaro completion of the opera.
Harmonia Mundi
Madrigalistic readings of Gesualdo's Tenebrae Responsories have a haunting quality.
Linn Records
Promising Brahms trios from a young newcomer group on the scene.
Myrios Classics
A fine, detailed reading of the comparatively rare original version of Bruckner's most popular symphony.
PentaTone Classics
A strong performance of a rarely heard version of this early Haydn work conveys its grand polystylistic ambitions.