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The Lemonheads
Love Chant
Fire Records
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| Love Chant finds Evan Dando newly centered yet unmistakably himself. The first Lemonheads album of original material in nearly 20 years blends sun-worn melodies, Brazilian-tinged warmth, and the lived-in ease of a songwriter restored. With J Mascis, Juliana Hatfield, and Tom Morgan in tow, it’s a gently triumphant reaffirmation of Dando’s enduring, deceptively effortless brilliance. |
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Pentatonix
Christmas in the City
Republic
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| Three-time Grammy Award-winning a capella group Pentatonix release their 7th studio Christmas album, featuring a mix of originals, classic covers, and reimagined medleys. The album is a sonic representation of a magical spontaneous trip to a snowy NYC at Christmastime and what it feels like to see the lights and decorations for the first time. It is whimsical, jazzy, cozy and classy all at once. |
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Avatar
Don't Go In The Forest
Thirty Tigers / Black Waltz AB
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| Avatar’s latest descent is a delirious, theatrical plunge into metal’s subconscious, part cosmic warning, part carnivalesque fever dream. Grinding riffs, haunted imagery, and shapeshifting arrangements fuel their most explosive and introspective work yet. Ever the misfit visionaries, Avatar turn chaos into communion, proving once more that no one else occupies their feral, ferocious lane. |
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Miles Kane
Sunlight in the Shadows
Easy Eye Sound
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| Sunlight In The Shadows, marks Kane’s (Arctic Monkeys, Last Shadow Puppets) first release on Easy Eye Sound, crafted with GRAMMY-winning producer Dan Auerbach and co-writers Patrick Carney, Daniel Tashian, and Pat McLaughlin. Guitar-driven and brimming with energy, tracks like “Love Is Cruel,” “I Pray,” and “Electric Flower” continue to highlight Kane’s evolving solo artistry. |
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Daniel Caesar
Son Of Spergy
Republic Records
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| Caesar returns with a deeply personal fourth album exploring his relationship with his father and himself. Collaborators like Sampha, Bon Iver, Yebba, and Blood Orange amplify his introspective gaze, from the prayerful “Rain Down” to the haunting “Moon” and “Touching God.” With mid-tempo drifts, Caesar’s raw vulnerability makes this a compelling meditation on masculinity, faith, and self-reckoning. |
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Not for Radio
Melt
Atlantic
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| María Zardoya, frontwoman of Grammy-nominated The Marías, steps into solo territory with Melt, an intimate “alternate reality” shaped by winter isolation in Upstate New York. Haunted by the question “Is love worth the pain?”, Zardoya transforms heartache into lush, psychedelic ballads, each steeped in gothic romanticism. A tender, immersive journey through love, loss, and introspection. |
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Florence + The Machine
Everybody Scream
Republic Records
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| Everybody Scream channels trauma, mortality, and womanhood into a visceral, communal exorcism. Born from Welch’s near-fatal ectopic pregnancy, the record fuses medieval vocal practices, operatic intensity, and the “witch choir” to haunting effect. From the shuddering woodland pulse of ‘Witch Dance’ to the modern mysticism of ‘Perfume and Milk’, it’s a raw, cathartic exploration of femininity, rage, and resilience. |
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Boz Scaggs
Detour
Concord
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| Boz Scaggs, known for his silky voice and genre-blending style, takes a refined turn with a jazz-influenced record that showcases his deep appreciation for classic grooves and sophisticated arrangements. Blending smoky vocals with laid-back rhythms, the album nods to the cool jazz clubs of the past while keeping Scaggs’ signature soul intact. |
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5 Seconds Of Summer
Everyone's A Star!
Republic Records
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| 5 Seconds of Summer embrace their “Boyband” label with a darkly playful twist on Everyone’s A Star!. Synth-driven tracks mask biting commentary beneath a glossy surface, exposing the harsh realities of fame. It’s a sharp, self-aware evolution, blending satire, vulnerability, and pop craftsmanship to challenge the mythology of stardom while reaffirming their place in it. |
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Sudan Archives
The BPM
Stones Throw Records
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| Fresh off the worldwide success of Natural Brown Prom Queen, Sudan Archives leveled up, evolving from a hands-on DIY artist to executive producer of her third album - her most ambitious record to date. Recorded in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit, The BPM is this innovative artist's most club-forward music yet, taking a dancefloor-ready approach to her unique brand of violin infused music. |
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Todd Snider
High, Lonesome And then Some
Thirty Tigers / Aimless Records
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| Imagine you're driving down a rural two-lane road somewhere in the South, and you come upon a little beer joint. Inside there's a band -- three guitars, bass and drums and a couple of female backing vocalists -- playing some dirt road blues. The mood is loose, the band is tight and the lead singer has a voice that sounds like he's spent a lot of time traveling up-and-down dirt roads. You’re getting warm. |
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Ashnikko
Smoochies
Warner Records / Parlophone
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| Six years after TikTok smash “Stupid”, Ashnikko returns wilder and wittier than ever. Tracks blend industrial pop, hyperpop, and K-pop elements with fiercely explicit lyrics, celebrating sexual liberation and chaotic fun. Unapologetically bold and inventive, Smoochies confirms Ashnikko as alt-pop’s irrepressible, genre-blurring provocateur. |
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Whitney
Small Talk
Whitney, Inc.
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| Small Talk is Chicago duo Whitney’s fourth and unequivocally best and most affecting album. After a decade of being roommates and bandmates, first in Smith Westerns and then in Whitney, Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek entered the studio in the summer of 2024 sans-producer, with assorted pals dropping into add parts. The result is 11 incandescent songs that delight. |
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Tortoise
Touch
Nonesuch
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| Tortoise return with their first album since 2016, blending post-everything experimentation with grand, audacious gestures. The group fuses dusky jazz, reimagined Krautrock, hand-cranked techno, and spaghetti western motifs into a collectively forged, ego-free sound. It’s a vibrant, labyrinthine statement from one of post-rock’s most inventive and enduring ensembles. |
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Helluva Boss
Helluva Boss: Season One (Original Soundtrack)
Atlantic
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| Featuring original compositions by Sam Haft and standout vocals from the cast, the album includes new track “BUZZZN,” a full version of “My World Is Burning Down Around Me,” the “Rock Version” of the I.M.P Jingle, and Garry Blipp’s cover of “Oh Millie,” capturing the show’s darkly comedic, devilishly catchy energy of Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano’s hit animated series. |
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Primitive Man
Observance
Relapse Records
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| Across six intense tracks, Primitive Man confronts personal, social, and political collapse, exploring techno-feudalism, human rights, and working-class struggles. The album balances experimental heaviness with a newfound element of sadness, making Observance both challenging and, paradoxically, the band’s most optimistic record to date. |
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Lunatic Soul
The World Under Unsun
Inside Out Music
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| The World Under Unsun is a majestic double album, Mariusz Duda’s eighth solo outing and the culmination of his “Circle of Life and Death” saga. Across 14 tracks and 90 minutes, the record weaves expansive, atmospheric prog-rock through haunting, intricate, and deeply immersive landscapes, cementing Duda’s status as a master of solitary, cinematic storytelling. |
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Makaya McCraven
Off the Record
Nonesuch
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| This sprawling 2LP/2CD set compiles four EPs: Techno Logic, PopUp Shop, Hidden Out!, and The People's Mixtape. Across nearly a decade of live improvisations, McCraven shapes his signature “organic beat music,” blending jazz, synth, and percussion into immersive, post-produced grooves. Each EP offers inventive, spontaneous textures, cementing his mastery of rhythm and collaborative improvisation. |
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Leprous
An Evening of Atonement
Inside Out Music
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| Leprous capture the full scope of their progressive evolution on An Evening Of Atonement, recorded during their 2025 European tour. Spanning material from Tall Poppy Syndrome to Melodies Of Atonement, the band balances complex arrangements, emotive ballads, and explosive heaviness with flawless precision. Vocals and virtuosic drumming shine, making this live album a thrilling testament to Leprous’ mastery on stage. |
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The Mountain Goats
Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Thirty Tigers / Cadmean Dawn
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| Inspired by a dream-driven title, John Darnielle crafts a collection of songs that expand the band’s literary storytelling into new sonic territory. It’s a richly orchestrated and melodic triumph—warm, inviting, and brimming with emotional resonance—showcasing Darnielle’s signature lyricism while embracing a more expansive musical palette than ever before. |
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Bob Moses
BLINK
Bob Moses LLC
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| Hypnotic drum loops, atmospheric keys, and introspective lyrics navigate the liminal space between dance and rock on this moody meditation on memory, mortality, and meaning. Balancing light and dark, rhythm and reflection, BLINK is a contemplative, immersive journey from one of electronic music’s most compelling acts. |
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The Barr Brothers
Let it Hiss
Secret City Records
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| Unruly, raw, and daring, Let It Hiss revels in imperfection. The album fuses bass-driven grooves, overamped guitars, and swelling strings into a reflection on honesty. With standout collaborations and audacious moments like the berserk finale “Upsetter,” the Barrs embrace risk, creating a record alive with energy, truth, and unflinching emotional depth. |
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Eek-A-Mouse
Mouse-Terpieces: The Best of Eek-A-Mouse
Cleopatra Records
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| One of the most innovative and celebrated reggae artist/performers of all-time, Eek-A-Mouse, proudly presents this set of brand new recordings, including thrilling revisited versions of Eek's biggest hit "Ganja Smuggling" as well as "Wa Do Dem" and "Sensee Party" plus brilliant covers of Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, and Johnny Nash. |
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Brian Dunne
Clams Casino
Missing Piece Records
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| Clams Casino finds the Fantastic Cat frontman balancing exuberant pop-rock hooks with sharp-eyed introspection. Equal parts playful and probing, the record channels Billy Joel and Tom Petty while exploring life’s uncertainties. From soaring guitars to wry, acerbic lyrics, Dunne crafts a winningly human collection, a “winner’s album for the losers,” brimming with heart, humor, and classic-rock sensibilities. |
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Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour
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| Brandi Carlile embarks on The Human Tour, her most expansive outing yet, in support of her new album, Returning To Myself. Set to launch in early 2026, the run features arena dates across North America and beyond, promising to deliver intimate emotional storytelling on a grand scale. With her emotive voice, evocative songwriting and a live band that transforms every moment into communal catharsis, Carlile invites audiences to meet themselves in her music. Tickets on sale now. |
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Yellowcard
Better Days
Better Noise Music
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| Better Days is a triumphant return—tight, melodic, and emotionally charged. Produced (and drummed) by Travis Barker, the album rekindles the band’s pop-punk spark while expanding their sound with features from Avril Lavigne and Alkaline Trio. Both nostalgic and revitalized, it’s their strongest work in years, proving Yellowcard are back at full force. |
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Brandi Carlile
Returning To Myself
Interscope
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| Brandi Carlile is back with her 8th studio album and first solo project in four years. After pouring herself into collaborations with musical icons and legends, the multi-GRAMMY Award winning songwriter is looking inward, reflecting backward, and ultimately, returning home on her brand-new album, Returning To Myself. The ten-song collection is produced by Carlile, Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner (The National), and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver). |
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The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) is a national level organization comprised of the best independent record stores in America. CIMS was founded in 1995 with the goal of uniting like minded independent store owners, giving them a more powerful voice in the music industry. The stores that make up CIMS are all very different, but we share the same desires – to be the heart of our communities, to super-serve our customers, to support and develop artists, and to share our love of music.
For more information about CIMS and the stores in our organization, please visit cimsmusic.com or find us through social media with the #cimsmusic hashtag. And please remember to always shop local by supporting your neighborhood record store.
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