News from RECORD STORE DAY

SEPTEMBER PREMIERE! BRAND NEW MUSIC FROM THE SHINS

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:42 +0000

The Shins chose www.recordstoreday.com to premiere their brand new song, “SEPTEMBER”, the B-side of the “ Simple Song ” 7” single that will be in stores next week, and a little appetizer for their March 20 full length Port of Morrow. Check out the Video at http://www.recordstoreday.com !

Leonard Cohen - OLD IDEAS

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:36:36 +0000

LEONARD COHEN the legend returns with OLD IDEAS , and while they last, and get a litho featuring art and text from the man himself... quantities limited.

Amnesty International - Chimes of Freedom- Songs of Bob Dylan

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:46:22 +0000

Check out the back story behind the creation of Chimes of Freedom for Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Preview and Purchase - Chimes of Freedom - Songs of Bob Dylan

2012 four CD collection containing music from Patty Smith, Rise Against, Pete Townshend, Diana Krall, My Morning Jacket, Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Jackson Browne, Sugarland, Joan Baez, Flogging Molly, Joe Perry, Bad Religion and many others. Two iconic forces that have impacted the past 50 years -- the life-saving human rights activism of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Amnesty International and the incomparable artistry of Bob Dylan -- are being saluted by musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International.

Wilco & Popeye - "Dawned On Me"

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:54:01 +0000

"Dawned On Me" from Wilco's Grammy-nominated new record "The Whole Love." This collaboration with King Features presents the first hand-drawn Popeye cartoon in more than 30 years. Directed by Darren Romanelli.

Wilco - Whole Love

THE BLACK KEYS IN REVERSE

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:57:38 +0000

The Black Keys are releasing a special vinyl version of “Lonely Boy” on Black Friday, available only at indie record stores. Only fitting that they handed us this very special look at the making of the piece.

THE BLACK KEYS ARE LONELY

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:50:20 +0000

The Black Keys have unlocked the first new music from their upcoming album, and the exciting part for us is that this time next month a pretty 12” vinyl version of that song, “Lonely Boy” will be at record stores as part of Black Friday. Then just a few weeks after that, the new album, EL CAMINO, will be out too.

LOUTALLICA: LOU REED AND METALLICA'S LULU

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:18:33 +0000

This week sees the release of the highly anticipated, much talked about, seeming oddball collaboration between Lou Reed and Metallica, Lulu . The album began as a cycle of songs Lou Reed had written based on the plays and had intended for the stage. After Reed played with Metallica at 2009’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concert, however, he decided to use the songs as the basis for a record with the metal titans. PREVIEW & PURCHASE

RYAN ADAMS CALLS THE SHOTS

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:57:40 +0000

ASHES & FIRE, the new record from Ryan Adams is out this week, and finds him in fine form, according to the stores and fans we’ve talked to and the critics we’ve read. Granted, this clip is acoustic, but judge for yourself, and if you decide to pick up the new record, you should know that for a lucky few there’s a special lyric book that comes with this, but only while supplies last. Oh, and vinyl junkies? Your Ashes & Fire moment comes 11/1. PREVIEW & PURCHASE

WHY PINK FLOYD?

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:21:56 +0000

Pink FloydMusic and EMI are to release an absolute torrent of CDs , DVDs, SACD's and Blu-ray discs starting from 27th September 2011 in a three phased distribution.

The releases will come in three editions: Discovery , Experience and Immersion as well as a new best of called A Foot In The Door .

There will also be some new vinyl, iPhone Apps and various digital releases with details on those coming shortly. A new Pink Floyd website is also on the way.

Pre Order today! and View More for more details...

LENNY KRAVITZ SHOW AND TELL

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:27:47 +0000

Lenny Kravitz has always been known as a student of the musical past, his music and image harking back to the 60s and 70s, and his new record, BLACK AND WHITE AMERICA , is coming out on the most-used medium of the day: vinyl. Here’s Lenny himself, getting a good look at his new baby (you can get a good look at it starting Friday, August 27 when it streets, only at participating indie record stores. (CD on sale August 29)

PAT GROSSI IS AN ACTIVE CHILD

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:34:25 +0000

We’re finding it hard to classify Active Child’s music, and so is everyone else really, they’re all just looking forward to the release of the new album YOU ARE ALL I SEE (on 9/23). Pat Grossi’s musical project has toured with a bunch of different-sounding bands (James Blake, White Lies, School of Seven Bells, White Rabbits) and people have had nice things to say, such as when KEXP said ““His heaven-sent falsetto rising above a warm tenor that he developed through his formative years in the Philadelphia Boys Choir will send chills down your spine if not inspire tears of elation.” (See what we mean by hard to classify?) Check things out for yourself, with this little album trailer.

ANTHRAX: TIME TO START WORSHIP-ING

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:14:34 +0000

Anthrax is getting the band back together. Joey Belladonna is back in the fold after more than twenty years, and the new album WORSHIP MUSIC is out next month. Indie record stores have a way for you to get started on the new Anthrax right now, though, with a special glow-in-the-dark Anthrax rosary on sale starting this week. The special Anthrax artifact includes access to a download of a brand new track, and a coupon for Worship Music when it does hit stores.