Jan Featured New Releases
As the first major release and ringleader of the A$AP Mob, A$AP Rocky is burning a path for the rest of his collective with a dynamic debut that even has the hipsters at Pitchfork singing its praises. As opposed to wading through the waters of the music industry on his own, A$AP Rocky’s collective have made him a far bigger brand than he would be by himself, with the music to back it up. While the quality of a name like Drake on “F**kin’ Problems” is a plus, is the quantity of fellow buzzworthy artists – Kendrick Lamar, Santigold, Skrillex, 2 Chainz, Schoolboy Q, etc. – is what sets this album apart as a calling card for the new class of hip-hop royalty.
If You Like: Drake, Jay-Z, Nas
Recommended Track: “Goldie”
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – West of Memphis: Voices For Justice
In 1993, three men were arrested in Arkansas, suspected of killing three children in West Memphis. What followed was an eighteen year f legal battle, which was propelled into the spotlight by a large following of celebrity activists calling for their release. The documentary “West of Memphis” will open wide across the country starting this week and musicians who supported the West Memphis Three have compiled this soundtrack of complimentary justice songs, including Eddie Vedder, Natalie Maines, Henry Rollins, Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp, Patti Smith and more.
If You Like: Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, Dixie Chicks
Recommended Track: Eddie Vedder – “Satellite”
The Kidz Bop Kids are at it again with their twenty-third installment of chart-topping hits sung by kids, for kids. Hear family friendly versions of Bruno Mars – “Locked Out of Heaven,” Katy Perry – “Wide Awake,” One Direction – “Live While We’re Young,” Fun. – “Some Nights,” and the epic closer, “Gangnam Style.”
If You Like: Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Fun.
Recommended Track: “Everybody Talks” (Neon Trees Cover)
Other Featured Albums Available This Week [1/15/13]
Yo La Tengo – Fade
Jason Castro – Only A Mountain
2CELLOS - In2ition
Jessie Ware – If You’re Never Gonna Move EP
Lee Fields – Let’s Talk It Over
Britt Nicole – Gold EP
Free Energy - Love Sign
Coming Up Next Week [1/22/13]
Destiny’s Child – Love Songs
Trapt – Reborn
Bad Religion – True North
Ra Ra Riot – Beta Love
WALK THE MOON – Tightrope EP
Billy Joel – She’s Got A Way: Love Songs
Toro Y Moi – Anything In Return
Classified – Classified
The Neighbourhood – I’m Sorry…
The Lone Bellow – The Lone Bellow
Foxygen – We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace & Magic
Infected Mushroom – Infected & Friends, Vol. 1
The Growlers – Hung At Heart
