Single-sided 12" EP featuring two new originals from RSD US Ambassadors Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires, a reimagined version of "Tour of Duty" from the Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit album Here We Rest, and a cover of Richard Thompson's "Beeswing". Side B holds a stunning vinyl etching designed by Pearl Rachinsky-Moreland.

1. Old Habits (Amanda Shires)
2. Hired Gun (Jason Isbell)
3. Tour of Duty
4. Beeswing (Richard Thompson)

“Buzz Zeemer knocked me out the first time I laid ears on them. This is classic power pop!” said Peter Jesperson, Twin Tone Records co-founder and manager of The Replacements. Lost And Found presents the Philadelphia band’s first release in 25 years, after the critically acclaimed and beloved 1996’s Play Thing and 1998’s Delusions of Grandeur. It compiles a collection of unreleased material recorded between 1993 and 1997 that deserves to be heard for its pop hooks and direct songwriting.

Buzz Zeemer grew out of the group’s previous band Flight of Mavis, which began releasing music in the late 80s and toured nationally supporting their two releases. There may be some overlap, as Frank points to during the sessions that would become Lost And Found: “We knew we had created something vibrant when we were finished. And yet, the only songs released [from these sessions] were “Don’t Hang Up” and “Lost and Found” on Play Thing. Why? Any number of reasons. “The songs kept coming, Dave returned, and we met Tommy Conwell.”

Consisting of singer-songwriter Frank Brown, drummer Ken Buono, bassist Dave McElroy, and guitarist Tommy Conwell, the songs were recorded with Adam “Red” Lasus at Studio Red in Philadelphia and Firehouse Recording in Brooklyn over multiple sessions with a multitude of very talented guest stars: Kevin Salem (Dumptruck, Freedy Johnston, Yo La Tengo), Mike “Slo-mo” Brenner (Marah, Low Road, Wild Pink, Magnolia Electric Co.), Mark Spencer (Son Volt, Blood Oranges), Gus Cordovox (Ben Vaughn Combo) and more.

“Ken and I began recording 4-track demos on our own with no particular plan. After a while, we amassed enough tunes to catch Main Street Music owner Pat Feeney’s attention who thought they should be properly recorded,” said Brown. Feeney managed Flight of Mavis and Buzz Zeemer throughout their run, which led them to play alongside legends such as Uncle Tupelo, Sinéad O'Connor, Squeeze, Joe Strummer, Buzzcocks, & more.

As a record, Lost And Found takes pieces from Buzz Zeemer’s extensive range of influences to create a cohesive whole. It runs the gamut of alternative radio rock, sweet power pop and Americana. Songs such as “Answer My Prayer” and “Shelly Don’t Mind” have notes of The Beatles and NRBQ, while off-the-wall rockers such as “C’mon If You Can” and “Call You Up” conjure The Lemonheads and Dinosaur Jr.

“I’ve listened to and loved these songs for 25 years and always felt that they should see the light of day”, said Feeney. “And that day has finally arrived. These are some of Frank’s best songs, and I love the sounds and performances that Red was able to capture.” After Buzz Zeemer parted ways in the late 90s, Brown continued writing under his own name and Travel Lanes, and performs in the Philadelphia area regularly. Flight Of Mavis will even be having their first show together in 30 years at 118 North on June 24th, which sold out the first day the tickets went on sale.

Lost And Found by Buzz Zeemer is out September 8th on MSM Records. An album release listening party will be held at Main Street Music in Manayunk on that day starting at 6pm. The album is available to pre-order starting today on Vinyl, CD

First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The National’s ninth studio album. This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the band’s discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more fans. The album was produced by the band at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift (“The Alcott”), Phoebe Bridgers (“This Isn’t Helping” and “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend”) and Sufjan Stevens (“Once Upon a Poolside”).

Stephen Stills is an unyielding force of nature.  

The amount of music pouring out of this man could’ve fueled a half-dozen bands. Following the June 1971 release of his second solo album, Stephen Stills 2, he announced his first solo tour designed to showcase all aspects of the ever-growing artist. Fans who were lucky enough to catch his historic debut trek, dubbed “The Memphis Horns Tour,” were treated to the balladeer, the raving troubadour, the acoustic bluesman, the soul driver, and by far the most passionate music maker offering his goods across the better auditoriums and arenas that summer.  

This previously unissued live album, with performances hand-picked by Stills from his personal archives, was recorded on August 20 and 21, 1971 at The Berkeley Community Theater. This 3,500-seat venue made this one of the most unique and intimate stops on the tour that included his iconic concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden. In many ways, these Northern California shows in Berkeley sound as if Stills is leaving it all on the stage during a hometown gig. 

In addition to The Memphis Horns, Stills is backed by a loyal cast of friends, including his usual steady rhythm section—drummer Dallas Taylor and bassist Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels—along with keyboardist Paul Harris, guitarist Steve Fromholz, and percussionist Joe Lala. Guesting on both nights of these recordings was David Crosby, singing on his own nautical classic “The Lee Shore,” and the Stills-penned “You Don’t Have To Cry,” a Crosby, Stills & Nash favorite. 

The music on these grooves—timeless and era-defining performances— “Word Game,” “Love The One You’re With,” “Sugar Babe,” “Cherokee,” among others, hasn’t aged a day since they were captured on tape. This album, rather than being an artifact from a bygone era, sparkles and stimulates. It cajoles you into thinking, feeling and—most importantly—moving. This is music that’s been unearthed because it’s simply too good not to be blasting out of cars and exploding from apartment windows and onto the streets.  

Stephen Stills Live At Berkeley 1971 is a cornucopia of priceless sound—and all of it bears the distinct and loving fingerprint of Stephen Stills.

—Howie Edelson, New York City, December 2022

Drive It Like It’s Stolen is just as earnest and heartfelt, raw and real as anything Dave Hause has ever written before. Yet there’s also a subtle yet significant difference—here he’s delving into a more fictional type of storytelling to create what he terms "post-apocalyptic Americana”. The disturbing, apocalyptic quasi-reality of the album’s lyrics is matched and amplified by the music. Written by Hause with his younger brother Tim, Drive It Like It’s Stolen—just like the three that preceded it, as well as Tim’s 2022 debut full-length—is the distinct next phase of their creative partnership. The third release on the brothers’ own Blood Harmony record label, it shakes up expectations while at the same time building off the sound and reputation Hause has established for himself over the past decade or so." Drive It Like It’s Stolen was engineered and mixed by David Axelrod, and—like Blood Harmony—produced by Will Hoge and recorded at Santi Sound in Nashville. With this particular car ride, then, Hause is en route to a whole new world. Whether real or imagined or a combination of both, it’s time to buckle up for the ride.

The Tisburys are an Indie Rock / Power Pop band from Philadelphia, PA led by singer-songwriter Tyler Asay. The band has released three full-length albums, most recently 2022’s Exile On Main Street. Their music has received praise and radio play from NPR and 88.5 WXPN, where they played the XPoNential Music Festival. They have shared the stage with national acts (Gin Blossoms, Jenny Lewis, Wild Pink) and local Philadelphia heroes such as The War On Drugs, Baroness, and Ben Arnold. The band is gearing up for their first US tour and recording their fourth LP in 2023.

Gearing up for another pivotal creative chapter, GRAMMY® Award-winning UK singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer James Blake has released “Big Hammer,” the debut single from his forthcoming, sixth studio album Playing Robots Into Heaven which will be released on September 8, 2023. Playing Robots Into Heaven follows the critically acclaimed Friends That Break Your Heart and will see James return to the electronic roots of his Hessle, Hemlock and R&S records days. It will also nod to his latest creation, the CMYK event series with Ronda INTL which kicked off in Los Angeles last March and will be venturing to London on July 6th.

Acclaimed indie artist Petey will release USA – his first album for Capitol Records – on September 22, 2023. Petey is a one-of-a-kind, multi-hyphenate artist with heart, singular wit, unique vision and an expansive sonic range. Using a combination of arpeggiated synthesizers, distorted guitars and shouted vocals, Petey is unflinchingly candid as he examines depression, anxiety, masculinity and heartbreak with his music and new record. Available on vinyl with a folded poster included.

My favorite moments in the human experience are ones that you don’t even realize have started, but feel so deeply when you realize they’ve ended. I refer to these as ‘Ultrapure’ moments. This album was my humble, unqualified, and earnest as hell attempt at sitting in those feelings until they had no choice but to burst out of my head. These songs are about a type of pain I hate and love, but mostly have a deep appreciation for.

Slaughter Beach, Dog’s new album Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling finds Jacob Ewald hitting his songwriting stride. A decade into steadily releasing records through Slaughter Beach, Dog and Modern Baseball, Ewald spent hundreds of hours over the past few years to listen purposefully, diving deep into the worlds of Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Neil Young and many other “classic guys” that he hadn’t spent ample time with. Ewald also spent a similar amount of hours meticulously assembling a band fit for these new songs, and I am very happy to report that he found what he was looking for.

This new Deluxe Edition features the original 12 tracks including the hit singles “Ghost Story” and “Hate My Heart,” plus 6 additional songs including “Take Me Out” and her latest single “Out Of That Truck.” Carrie is a true multiformat, multimedia superstar, spanning achievements in music, TV, film, and as a New York Times bestselling author and successful entrepreneur. She has sold more than 85 million records worldwide and recorded 28 #1 singles (14 of which she co-wrote).