Joey Willis

GLORIA IN TUMULTU, VERITAS IN FRAGORE PROPHETUS INSANUM emerges as a bold manifesto from the collaborative genius of Australians DANIAL (Midnight Juggernauts) and Byron Spencer, whose joint venture, DeepFaith, breaks new ground with its audacious soundscapes. This EP is a melting pot of the duo’s expansive creative backgrounds, offering a sonic exploration that is as unpredictable as it is enthralling.

The late nineties saw an unlikely surge in “Christian bands” hitting the airwaves. From the softer rock of Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, and Switchfoot to the harder sounds of P.O.D., MxPx and mewithoutyou. None, though, had the staying power of Florida’s post-grunge pariahs, Creed, who, despite unfavorable critical reception, managed to become one of the top-selling musical acts of the 2000s. Creed’s

Formed by Detroit natives Rahill Jamalifard and Lenaya “Lenny” Lynch, Habibi has gained a reputation for pushing the envelope with their musical

Burning Hell by John Lee Hooker is a captivating journey into the depths of delta blues, capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of Hooker’s artistry. Recorded in 1959, Burning Hell finds Hooker swapping out the electric guitar for an acoustic one and eschewing a backup band. Not released in 1964, Burning Hell

Six players from the OHL will represent the USA at the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Mich., next month.

Pond’s latest album, Stung!, marks a significant milestone as their 10th release, showcasing the Australian band’s enduring creativity and evolution. Known for their psychedelic rock roots and close ties with Tame Impala, Pond has been a fixture in the neo-psychedelic scene since their debut, Psychedelic Mango, in 2009. With Stung!, they continue to push the boundaries of their sound while celebrating their history and growth. Spanning 14 tracks, Stung! is an eclectic mix that exudes confidence and vibrancy. The album’s intricate layers and varied styles ensure it’s a rewarding listen, revealing new details with each play.

Howard McGhee is often thought of as one of jazz’s first bebop jazz trumpeters, alongside Dizzy Gillespie, Fats Navarro, and Idress Sulieman. Maggie’s Back in Town!! by Howard McGhee is a stellar album that firmly places the trumpeter back on the jazz map after a period of relative obscurity due to drug addiction. Released in 1961, this record is a vibrant and soulful exploration of hard bop, featuring McGhee’s virtuoso trumpet playing and a lineup of exceptional musicians. This latest installment in the acclaimed Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds series by Craft Recordings, Maggie’s Back in Town!! is being pressed on 180-gram vinyl cut from the original master tapes by Bernie Grundman

Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary have unearthed a rare psychedelic-funk nugget with The Round Robin Monopoly’s Alpha, an album from Stax Records’ hallowed vaults. Originally released in 1974, this sole full-length record from the band features the frequently sampled track “Life Is Funky,” which has appeared in songs by The Chemical Brothers, LL Cool J, Ice-T, and Public Enemy. Set to return to vinyl for the first time in 50 years, Alpha will also make its digital debut in both standard and HD audio formats. Part of Jazz Dispensary’s Top Shelf series, Alpha has been cut from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, complete with a tip-on jacket replicating the original album art.

Small Medium Large, the debut album by SML, released under the International Anthem label, is a remarkable journey through the realms of experimental jazz. The quintet, consisting of bassist Anna Butterss, synthesist Jeremiah Chiu, saxophonist Josh Johnson, percussionist Booker Stardrum, and guitarist Gregory Uhlmann, has produced an album that is both innovative and deeply engaging. The album’s foundation lies in extensive improvisations recorded during two separate sessions at the now-closed Highland Park venue ETA, a key location in Los Angeles’s jazz scene. These recordings were meticulously edited and refined in the musicians’ home studios, resulting in a polished and cohesive collection of tracks.

Joss Whedon’s cult-classic space-western Serenity is the 2005 feature film sequel to Whedon’s short-lived TV series Firefly. It tells the story of the crew of a Firefly-class spaceship in the year 2517. The captain, played by Nathan Fillion, and his first mate, portrayed by Gina Torres, are veterans of the Unification War, having fought on the losing Independent side against the Alliance. Their lives of smuggling and cargo-running are disrupted by the arrival of a psychic passenger with a dangerous secret, setting the stage for a thrilling narrative that David Newman’s score masterfully enhances. Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings are excited to announce the first-ever vinyl release of David Newman’s expanded Deluxe Edition score for the film. The 2-LP set will be available as a 2-LP Translucent Blue vinyl set and is packaged in a jacket featuring new artwork by acclaimed illustrator Matt Sheean, a fold-out poster, and new liner notes by Daniel Schweiger.