Heartworm

2 CD Since its release in 1995, the second album by Whipping Boy has, slowly but undeniably, come to be regarded as one of the most extraordinary rock albums of its age. Heartworm heralded a dramatic transformation for the Dublin quartet, who jettisoned the diaphanous dreampop of their 1992 debut Submarine; choosing instead to honour […]

Critical Thinking

Initially inspired by a line from the poet Anne Sexton (“I am a collection of dismantled almosts”),?‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ contrasts a fearful midlife nostalgia – one in which the writer longs to “keep the curtains drawn all day” – with a gloriously uplifting melody that draws on classic ’70s rock’n’roll of The Only Ones, […]

Now 119

2 CD NOW Music is thrilled to announce the latest addition to the numbered series – NOW That’s What I Call Music! 119 – Out on November 15th 44 fantastic tracks across 2 CDs celebrating the current hottest hits from the Sales and Airplay Charts. Kicking off this spectacular collection is the first of two […]

Lifeblood 20

2 LP 2 LP Formats: contains remastered audio of the original 12 track album Manic Street Preachers have confirmed the release of a 20th Anniversary Edition of their seventh studio album ‘Lifeblood’ on 12th April 2024 for Sony Records. As with other Manics re-issues, the new releases feature many remastered tracks, b-sides, demos and outtakes, […]

Magical Realism: Best Of 1985-2025

2 LP + 7″ The Blue Aeroplanes are Bristols longest running band and a true art-rock institution who have inspired generations of post-punk and alternative groups including R. E.M., Radiohead, and Manic Street Preachers. Magical Realism – The Best Of The Blue Aeroplanes 1985-2025 is the first definitive anthology curated by the band, including tracks […]

Now Thats What I Call Legendary

2 CD Following the huge success of NOW That’s What I Call Timeless in 2022, NOW Music are pleased to announce the follow up, NOW That’s What I Call Legendary – Out 26th May – more legendary songs from legendary artists! Kicking off this hit-packed album with ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ from one of the […]

Loaded: The Alternative Album

2 LP Loaded – The Collection highlights a stellar selection of 32 tracks from the genres that defined the 90s alternative music across a 2LP. A monumental music and cultural movement celebrated in this album includes ‘Britpop’, demonstrated in songs featuring the amazing artists Oasis, Suede, The Stone Roses, The La’s and Supergrass. Defining 90s […]

Greatest Hits

To coincide with the bands ‘So Much for the 30 Year Plan Tour’, Therapy? re-recorded their 12 UK Top 40 hits, many of which have become standout anthems, in Abbey Road to bring the tracks into the present. The band worked with producer Chris Sheldon, who produced the original ‘Troublegum’ album, as well as working […]

90s Alternative Collected

2 LP 1. Weezer – Buddy Holly 2. Manic Street Preachers – You Stole the Sun From My Heart 3. Oasis – the Masterplan 4. Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Do You Love Me? 5. Eels – Last Stop: This Town 6. Urban Dance Squad – Routine 7. R.E.M. – Bang and Blame […]

Who

Rock legends The Who will release ‘WHO’ their first studio album in thirteen years, this November. The eleven-track album features the talents of long established Who musical stalwarts Zak Starkey (drums) and Pino Palladino (bass) along with Simon Townshend, Benmont Tench, Carla Azar, Joey Waronker and Gordon Giltrap. The record was co-produced by Pete Townshend […]