Khruangbin - Universe Smiles Upon You - VINYL LP

Two of the acts boldly leading Texas music into the future have now delivered a second chapter of their groundbreaking collaboration, further extending the region's sonic possibilities. Singer/songwriter Leon Bridges, from Ft. Worth, and trailblazing Houston trio Khruangbin have joined forces for the Texas Moon EP, a follow-up to 2020's acclaimed Texas Sun project. While the five new songs are clearly a continuation of the first EP, they also have an identity all their own-Bridges calls it Inchmore introspective,Inch while Khruangbin bassist Laura Lee says it Inchfeels more night time.Inch When Texas Sun was released, AllMusic called the results InchintoxicatingInch and Paste noted that Inchtheir talents and character go together so well.Inch Now comes the next stage-a set of songs that touch on themes like love, faith, and death while exploring new dimensions of inventive, hypnotic grooves. Significantly, both parties' musical directions were clearly affected by their time working together. Khruangbin's most recent album, Mordechai, moved their own vocals much further forward, a change they readily admit was a direct result of working with Bridges. Meanwhile, since these recordings began, in addition to his genre-defying album Gold-Digger's Sound, Bridges has put out several other challenging, shared tracks, including work with John Mayer, Lucky Daye, and Jazmine Sullivan. Texas Moon represents a genuine and rare achievement, with two of the most respected and innovative acts of their generation truly collaborating to create something new. InchAs far as an essentially instrumental band, these guys are kind of the top for me,Inch says Bridges. InchI'm honored to have been the first singer that they've incorporated in their music.Inch InchIt feels really special to me,Inch says Lee. InchIt's not Khruangbin, it's not Leon, it's this world we created together. Details

Brandon Flowers will THRASHER, his first solo album in over a decade, August 21, 2026 via Island Records. Recorded in Nashville at Historic RCA Studio A with longtime producers Shawn Everett and Jonathan Rado, THRASHER features many of Music City's most renowned players, including longtime Gillian Welch collaborator David Rawlings on guitar, prolific and influential pedal steel player Bruce Bouton, and Charlie McCoy, the legendary harmonica player whose signature playing graces all four of Bob Dylan's iconic Nashville records. Rooted in his formative childhood years in the small town of Nephi, Utah, the timeless sonic approach proves to be the ideal home for Flowers' most personal and vulnerable songwriting yet. Details 1. Does It Ever Cross Your Mind? 2. One of Us 3. Tiger's Blood 4. Plans 5. Paradise 6. Miss America 7. Angel 8. Red Ground 9. In a Heartbeat 10. American Dream

Etta James' powerful, versatile and emotionally direct voice could enliven the raunchiest blues as well as the subtlest love songs, such as her signature hit, InchAt LastInch. She was one of the most iconic soul singers, with a career that lasted decades. It was during the Sixties when Etta truly found her musical direction and made a lasting mark as a soulful pop and blues diva. Presented here is her debut album, At Last!, released in late 1960 and noted for it's varied choice in music from jazz standards to blues numbers to doo-wop and rhythm & blues. It ranked #119 on Rolling Stone's 2012 list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Details 1. Anything to Say You're Mine 2. My Dearest Darling 3. Trust in Me 4. A Sunday Kind of Love 5. Tough Mary 6. Spoonful 7. I Just Want to Make Love to You 8. At Last 9. All I Could Do Was Cry 10. Stormy Weather 11. Girl of My Dreams 12. Something's Got a Hold on Me