Eric Schuman

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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 2nd

2 weeks ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Lucius | photo by Dana Trippe, courtesy of the artistPress PlayHave a look and listen to these new bloomin’ releases…No need you ask for permission to check out this week’s new albums, of course you MAY!After recent stints as supporting vocalists for Brandi Carlile, Ringo Starr, and The War on Drugs, Lucius return to the spotlight on their canine-friendly self-titled fourth album.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 25th

3 weeks ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

We’re already at the end of another month of album releases, and that’s no foolin’. Recent Free at Noon guests Sunflower Bean slather their melodic pop with overdriven sludge on their blistering fourth album, Mortal Primetime. Showcasing new songs with live favorites, Connecticut combo Goose’s Everything Must Go delivers a bounty of adventurous rock. Gigi Perez expands on her breakout hit “Sailor Song” with more anthems about love and loss on her full-length debut, At the Beach, In Every Life.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 18th

4 weeks ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Julien Baker & TORRES | photo by Ebru Yildiz, courtesy of the artistPress PlayOn the hunt for something to listen to? Crack open one of this week’s new releases…Let’s hop right into this week’s basket of new albums! Teaming up for a set of countrypolitan originals, Julien Baker and TORRES blend their styles in surprising ways on Send a Prayer My Way.
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Tsunami

1 month ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group whose founding members have done immeasurable amounts of good for artists in all walks of life. Originally hailing from Virginia but closely associated with the Washington, DC scene, Tsunami was formed by housemates Jenny Toomey and Kristin Thomson in 1990.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 11th

1 month ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

With the coming weekend bringing untold excitement to independent record retailers, this week’s new releases are likely to catch your eye while perusing the racks and bins. Please note that Record Store Day-exclusive releases are not included in this roundup, but you should take a moment to learn about our own RSD release, WXPN Homegrown Originals Vol. 3.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out April 4th

1 month ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Brandi Carlile and Elton John | photo by Peggy SirotaPress PlayThe first new albums of the month come drizzling in…A collaboration born from the silver screen headlines this week’s batch of new releases. Elton John and Brandi Carlile present Who Believes in Angels?, which features the cross-generational duo’s Oscar-nominated team-up “Never Too Late.” Thunderous guitars and anthemic hooks are the driving forces behind Momma’s confident fourth album, Welcome to My Blue Sky.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 28th

1 month ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

If you’re a PRESS PLAY regular, you might have noticed the often-exhaustive list of titles under the heading “FURTHER LISTENING.” I would strongly encourage you to check out some of this week’s honorable mentions, including stellar comebacks by Great Grandpa and Sacred Paws, a companion soundtrack to the latest Assassins Creed video game by Indie Rock Hit Parade/World Café veterans TEKE::TEKE, and a trio of mind-expanding reissues from the folks at International Anthem.
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 21st

1 month ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Japanese Breakfast | photo by Pak BaePress PlaySpring into this week’s batch of new releases…I’m fresh out of St. Patrick’s Day and Pi Day puns, so let’s get right into the new albums for this week, okay? Philly favorites Japanese Breakfast follow their multimedia breakthrough with For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women); the Michele Zauner-led project’s fourth full-length overall is their first to be recorded in a proper studio.
PRESS PLAY: New albums out March 14th

2 months ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Neal Francis | photo by Jack Karnatz, courtesy of the artistPress PlayCarve yourself a generous slice of this week’s new releases…You don’t need a degree in advanced mathematics to enjoy this week’s new albums (but if you do have a degree in advanced mathematics, good for you!). Soulful Chicago rocker Neal Francis delivers on Return to Zero; the follow-up to his 2021 breakthrough features contributions from Say She She.
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Molly Lewis

2 months ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Molly Lewis | photo by Paige Walter for WXPNIndie Rock Hit ParadeThe acclaimed whistler performs selections from her debut album, On the Lips (and beyond), live in our studio…Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade session is an artists who brings a rare serenity to our ongoing series of in-studio performances. Molly Lewis‘s concert-caliber whistling has rocketed the Los Angeles composer into the spotlight, landing a breakout spot on the Barbie soundtrack and accolades from Billie Eilish.