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Renee Rapp's sophomore studio album "BITE ME" encourages listeners to embrace every facet of their personality, the chaotic and the confident, and to be authentically, unapologetically themselves. It's a raw, unfiltered, and vulnerable album about self-acceptance in its truest form, and like Rapp herself, creates a community for unfiltered self-expression.

�If my life is a movie, this Movie Sucks.� MN siblings, Durry, return with an aggressive follow up to their viral debut �Suburban Legend�. Like a kick in the teeth and a nice warm hug all rolled into one. �This Movie Sucks� is a tongue in cheek look at real life. Tackling everything from toxic internet culture, and US economics, to heavy topics like grief and loss, all with a wink and a smile. The sound is wildly diverse, taking Durry�s established sound and stretching it further than ever before. With strong punk rock sensibilities in songs like �Bully� and �Start a Band� alongside the folksy sounds of �The Long Goodbye� and �Slug Bug�. �This Movie Sucks� is a wild ride from start to finish. Tailor made for anybody longing for the energetic angst of the 2000�s rock scene, but with more mature themes and lyrics. �Honestly the process of making this record has been a dream come true for us," says Austin Durry. "We�ve always recorded in basements, and home studios whenever we could find time and finances to make it happen. But for this record we were finally able to get into a big studio with a completed body of work and just bang out a whole album. It felt so good, and I think that really shines through these songs.�

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On the heels of their 8th Opry performance and their Ryman Auditorium debut earlier this year, Akron, Ohio�s �Rustbelt Americana� torchbearers, The Shootouts, release their new album Switchback, on Transoceanic Records. Switchback is The Shootouts� fourth album and the follow up to their acclaimed 2023 release Stampede, landing at #1 album at Alt-Country and #4 on the Americana radio charts. Recorded in Nashville, TN, The Shootouts brought in Grammy-winner Dan Knobler, following his production of Allison Russell�s AMA Album of the Year, Outside Child, to produce, mix and co-engineer Switchback. Already garnering 5-star reviews, Country Music People magazine called Knobler�s craft on Switchback, �astonishingly good production� on a �spectacular album.� Ryan Humbert, whose distinctive lead vocals continue to draw comparisons to Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, along with bandmates Emily Bates, and Brian Poston are joined on the tracks by some of Americana and country music�s most noteworthy players. Switchback opens with the lush fan-favorite �Trampoline,� followed by the high-energy rocker �The Other Side of My Life.� Lindsay Lou, Sam Bush, and Mickey Raphael lend their talents to a rootsy take on the �80�s post-punk classic �Only You,� originally by Yaz, the iconic UK duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke. Two country legends accompany Humbert on vocals, starting with Rodney Crowell on the country folk infused �Half A World Away�; and Vince Gill picking up the pace on an electrifying rendition of �I�ll Be Damned,� a song he penned and recorded in 1980. �Only Good at Goodbye� features a guest vocal by singer/songwriter Logan Ledger, with the renowned Russ Pahl on pedal steel. Switchback finds The Shootouts elevating their palette of traditional country, contemporary twang, rockabilly, and Western swing roots, while maintaining their blue-collar, hard-working ethic. Free tote bag with Indie Store Exclusive vinyl purchase while supplies last.

Billie Eilish�s third studio album, "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT", released via Darkroom/Interscope Records is her most daring body of work to date, a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs� ideally listened to in its entirety from beginning to end�does exactly as the album title suggests; hits you hard and soft both lyrically and sonically, while bending genres and defying trends along the way. With the help of her brother and sole collaborator, FINNEAS, the pair wrote, recorded, and produced the album together in their hometown of Los Angeles. This album comes on the heels of her two massively successful albums �WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" and "Happier Than Ever" and works to further develop the world of Billie Eilish. This special anniversary edition is pressed on bio-vinyl dark blue & orange splatter with the original cover printed on silver mirror foil board.

The Black Keys - 13th Studio Album featuring the hit single �The Night Before� plus �No Rain, No Flowers� and �Babygirl.� Collaborating with iconic songwriters such as Rick Nowels, Daniel Tashian and legendary keys player Scott Storch, the GRAMMY winning Ohio band craft their most ambitious and adventurous album yet, braiding together the pair�s sprawling, eclectic musical influence.

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch commemorates 20 years at the top with Best Of (Vol. 1)-an epic collection of newly remastered and re-recorded anthems that define it's legacy. With over 8 billion streams, 16 #1 hits at Active Rock Radio, and a massive catalog of RIAA-certified gold and platinum releases, Five Finger Death Punch stands as one of the dominating forces in rock. Featuring a brand new rendition of "I Refuse" with Maria Brink of In This Moment, this release celebrates the band's past while charging full-force into the future.

Time ebbs and flows. Something we cannot control, although we wish we could... Laufey�s third album...A Matter Of Time...is finally here. A Matter of Time is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. Laufey has captivated a generation with virtuosic songs of love and self-discovery by manifesting her vision of jazz and classical-infused pop music. But after becoming the youngest ever recipient of the GRAMMY for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (for Bewitched), the Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist feels freer than ever to, as she puts it, �let my heart wander.� For her third album, A Matter of Time, Laufey teams with fellow producers Spencer Stewart and Aaron Dessner to break the set of expectations she herself set, serving up a transcendent sound and honest writing that cuts to the heart. It�s the culmination of an incredible journey that began with her playing cello with the Iceland Symphony as a teen before writing her first charting single while studying at Berklee College of Music. Laufey�s many achievements have since grown to include 4.25 billion global streams, a social media audience of 23 million, the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history, an album in Billboard�s Top 20, a pile of Platinum plaques, a Forbes 30 Under 30 designation, and, in 2025, being named one of TIME�s Women of the Year. She�s also: sold out the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, and London�s Royal Albert Hall; performed backed by the LA Phil, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the China Philharmonic Orchestra; shared the stage with the likes of Jon Batiste and Raye; and collaborated on record with artists ranging from Beabadoobee to Norah Jones. This album will transcend Laufey into new heights, and the physical rollout plays a special role in the overall creative strategy. There are several vinyl variants launching on May 15, 3 CDs, and 1 cassette. All uniquely representing moments in time. Standard / Timeless Blue Laufey's third album, A Matter of Time, is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. This 1 LP pressed on stunning Timeless Blue vinyl includes a 12" circular lyrics insert, note from Laufey, seven inch, and photo sleeve. Indie Exclusive / Autumn Edition / Rouge Laufey's third album, A Matter of Time, is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. This Indie Exclusive Autumn Edition contains 1 LP pressed on a rich Rouge vinyl, Indie Exclusive 24" seasonal calendar poster with lyrics and unique photo, "Autumn" note from Laufey, seven inch, and photo sleeve. Standard CD Laufey's third album, A Matter of Time, is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. This one disc CD comes with a 16 page booklet. Standard Cassette Laufey's third album, A Matter of Time, is a beautiful masterpiece of introspection about the anguish that comes with life and love. This cassette in a Timeless Blue color comes with a foldout credits sheet.

There are moments standing on a high ledge where wild space beckons. In that moment, instinct stirs: �What if I just jumped?� It�s been described as �the call of the void,� an experience somehow more primal than even feeling or urge. On new album Precipice (Loma Vista Recordings), Indigo De Souza looks over the creative and spiritual cliff and leaps, taking control of difficult memories and charged emotions via pop bombast and diaristic clarity, and finding a stronger self through the journey.

Lord Huron - the project of Los Angeles-based songwriter, musician and visual artist Ben Schneider, releases their
new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, via Mercury Records, along with the new single, "Looking Back."

Known for creating "atmospheric music of exquisite craft" (Wall Street Journal), the band began teasing the album in early 2025 with the singles, "Who Laughs Last" and "Nothing I Need."�

Lord Huron's fifth album was written and co-produced by Schneider. Alongside Schneider are band members Tom Renaud, Mark Barry and Miguel Briseno, and a host of collaborators, including actress Kristen Stewart and Blonde Redhead's Kazu Makino. The album title references the mysterious machine featured on the cover art. Schneider asks: "What if you could choose your fate like choosing a song on a jukebox? What if your finger slipped and you got the B-side instead? What if you misunderstood the meaning of the dang song to begin with?"

A bossa nova inspired follow up to 2024's global dance smash�BREAD;�butter�is a fan-focused companion album and exploration of the band's softer side + the continued influence of the music of Brazil and its many iterations.

From Zero (Deluxe Edition) Vinyl 2LP is a limited pressing. It features a gatefold jacket with two Translucent Emerald Green colored vinyl in printed inner sleeves and an 8-page booklet. - The physical release of From Zero (Deluxe Edition) showcases three new songs, five live tracks recorded around the world and all new, expanded packaging. - "Up From the Bottom" was created in between tours this year, infused with the electricity of those first shows back after a long hiatus. "Let You Fade" was a song that began during the From Zero sessions but found it's final shape in sessions after the album's release. "Unshatter" was an early track we made while recording From Zero; Emily's huge vocal in the bridge was one of the moments that gave us an indication of what was possible together. - We are so grateful for the incredible reception to From Zero. This new chapter, our continuing journey, and the connection between the band and fans has been more than we could've hoped for. Thank you for listening.

Bryce Leatherwood's self-titled debut album includes the tracks "Where the Bar Is," "Shenandoah," and his current single at Country radio, "Hung Up on You." On the song's September 2024 release, Leatherwood shared, "Growing up, Country radio is what we listened to at home, so taking this one to the airwaves is a full circle moment for me. All I've ever wanted to do is make my family and everyone back home proud and having them hear my voice on the radio is a dream come true." He is the winner of season 22 of the American talent competition The Voice and has the distinction of being the first winner of the show to be a Wildcard artist during the live playoffs. He competed on the team coached by Blake Shelton, earning Shelton his ninth and final win as a coach on the show.

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With their debut album,�Afterglow,�Sleep Theory is carving out space at the forefront of modern hard rock, stacking stadium-sized hooks with genuine emotional weight. If their meteoric rise is any indication, this is only the beginning.�The album, which offers a stunning display of diverse rock flavors, was produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me�The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects).�

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Revolver put it best: �The band�s mix of metalcore, pop, and R&B is clearly connecting in a big way�and has positioned Sleep Theory as one of heavy music�s biggest breakouts.�

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Sleep Theory isn�t just another rock band climbing the ranks�they�re an unstoppable force rewriting the genre�s rules in real time. Frontman Cullen Moore doesn�t just sing; he commands, delivering lung-busting hooks that sit comfortably between modern rock�s heaviest hitters and the emotional pull of early-2000s alt-metal.�Sleep Theory�s sound blends anthemic rock, metalcore energy, and smooth R&B-inspired melodies, drawing comparisons to Linkin Park�s more dynamic moments. Moore�s vocal range allows for a mix of soaring melodies and intense screams, adding depth and versatility to their music.

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In under two years, the Memphis-based quartet�Moore, bassist Paolo Vergara, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, and drummer Benjamin Pruitt�had rocketed from internet obscurity to festival mainstages and the momentum hasn�t slowed. With over 220 million streams on their first eight songs, Sleep Theory is proving that viral moments can have serious staying power.

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The industry is watching. Sleep Theory closed out 2024 as the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio, with multiple singles cracking year-end rock and metal charts. Heavyweights like Jelly Roll and Disturbed�s David Draiman are openly singing their praises, while Shinedown, Beartooth, Wage War, Daughtry, and Falling in Reverse have already taken them on tour across the U.S. and Europe.�

Britney Spear's - Oops!... I Did It Again (25th Anniversary) - We are extremely excited to announce the 25th Anniversary deluxe 2-LP edition of Britney Spear's' 2nd album, Oops!... I Did It Again, releasing on May 16. The album originally released in 2000 debuted @ #1 in over 20 countries and sold over 1.3 million in it's first week. Oops!... is renowned as one of the best-selling records of all time selling over 20 million copies worldwide. To celebrate this anniversary Legacy Recordings is taking the original album and adding additional tracks along with 2 new remixes and packaging the 2-LPs in a hard cover casebound package with a 20-page book featuring rare and never before seen photos. Deluxe 2-LP Set.

�Sun was made for coming out, even though the night is long.� Aperture � The Head And The Heart�s sixth album and first since signing to Verve Forecast � is the affirming work of a band finding again its shared footing, reaching unimagined levels of camaraderie and mutual risk as one. With every song fortified by the sense of beginning again, Aperture is The Head And The Heart�s most vital and poignant album. Featuring tracks like the album�s beautifully arcing opener �After the Setting Sun� and the mighty anthem �Arrow,� Aperture is a stunning testament to the collaborative work of a band who decided to let in the light, return to their roots, and forge a new path, together as one.

Kali�s artistry has always felt otherworldly, ethereal, and elusive. �Sincerely,� represents her most vulnerable and intimate work to date, offering an existential glimpse into the way she romanticizes life and her inner world. The album is a sanctuary, an escape from the chaos, a search for peace, and an act of catharsis. �Sincerely,� is a collection of letters to the world, allowing her fans to witness her at her most exposed as she invites them into her emotional journey.

3LP Clear w/ Pink Swirl, Olive Green, & Single Sided Etched Clear w/ Pink Swirl The Hayley Williams 'FLOWERS for VASES + Petals for Armor Deluxe' is a 3LP which includes a 20 page booklet filled with never before seen photos and diary entries from Hayley. Limited Pressing

Composed of 10 new tracks and clocking in at 42 minutes, Pink Elephant is produced by Win Butler, R�gine Chassagne and Daniel Lanois.

When experienced in its entirety, Pink Elephant invites the listener on a sonic odyssey � a quest for life � that exists within the perception of the individual, a meditation on both darkness and light, the beauty within.� The layers of this condensed epic unfold to reveal new dimensions with each successive listen.

Fancy That marks a new chapter for Pinkpantheress as she embraces a new level of intimacy that seamlessly blends the music she grew up on with the musician's earworm production. Her sophomore mixtape, Fancy That steps into her fun and kitsch-y era, one that is rooted in British culture that showcases her signature vocals and genre-blurring production.

D R E A M S I C L E�marks the highly anticipated 4th studio album from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris, arriving May 9 via Columbia Records. Featuring songs written by Morris with Julia Michaels and Tobias Jesso Jr, plus production by Jack Antonoff and Greg Kurstin, this album is a deeply personal exploration of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery. As Morris describes it, �D R E A M S I C L E�takes place in the aftermath of loosening my grip on my personal and professional life. Sweeping through the pits of grief, but never staying too long, and finding the joy in knowing that at my core, I�m still who I am � and that�s pretty f-ing great.�D R E A M S I C L E�became less about the hard lessons and more about enjoying the bumpy ride and finding people who genuinely want to be on it with you because they love you. It�s about appreciating and respecting the beauty and nuances of life while it�s happening, not after it�s too late.�� LP pressed on juice-colored vinyl.

Deluxe 2xLP vinyl edition. Gatefold Sleeve. Casebound Sleeve. 36 Page Suspended Booklet. Debossed Tipped Cover. Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke are set to release their debut album as a duo via Warp Records. Tall Tales showcases Pritchard's mastery of archaic machines unearthed in synthesizer archives, guiding the music down unexpected and experimental paths. Yorke meanwhile delivers a haunting and expansive vocal performance, evoking Radiohead's OK Computer-era digital FX while delving into dark, introspective storytelling. Visual collaborator Jonathan Zawada's artistry enhances the project with his hyperreal environments that juxtapose uneasy landscapes of natural beauty with the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world.