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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · 17d

Always here for new music from Mariah Carey. Congratulations on sharing your sweet sixteenth with the world!

Albumism @albumism.com · 17d

Mariah Carey has released her new album 'Here For It All' | Listen to the album here: album.ink/MCareyHFIA

Listen to Mariah Carey's New Album 'Here For It All'

Add Mariah Carey’s new album ‘Here For It All’ to your record collection.

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Albumism @albumism.com · Sep 12

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has released her new album 'Perimenopop' | Listen to the album here: album.ink/SEBprmnpp

Listen to Sophie Ellis-Bextor's New Album 'Perimenopop'

Add Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s new album ‘Perimenopop’ to your record collection now.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Sep 10

Very well deserved. A beautifully crafted album.

Albumism @albumism.com · Sep 10

Congratulations to Wolf Alice, whose new album ‘The Clearing’ has been shortlisted for the UK’s Mercury Prize | Listen to the album + read our review here: album.ink/WolfAliceTC

Wolf Alice Crystallize Their Penchant for Soul-Affirming Songcraft on Poignant, Purposeful ‘The Clearing’ | Review

‘The Clearing’ evinces a band clearly in control of their distinctive sound, replete with the contrasting textures and varied hues contained therein.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Sep 10

Always lifts my spirit whenever Juliana releases new music into the world. Love the new single. Looking forward to the new album.

Albumism @albumism.com · Sep 10

Juliana Hatfield has unveiled “Scratchers” as the first single from her forthcoming album 'Lightning Might Strike' | Watch the official video here: album.ink/JHScratchers

NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Juliana Hatfield’s “Scratchers”

“Scratchers” is the first single to be lifted from Juliana Hatfield’s forthcoming album ‘Lightning Might Strike,’ due in stores December 12th.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Sep 6

Comforted (and elated) to know that a new Ivy record is out in the world now. 'Traces of You' is wonderful and would be a mighty fine addition to your record collection: ivy-band.bandcamp.com/album/traces...

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Albumism @albumism.com · Sep 5

Ivy's new album 'Traces of You' reaffirms the enduring power of the band’s musical partnership and penchant for conjuring pop melodies of the most pristine order. Read our review by @justinchadwick.bsky.social + listen to the album here: album.ink/IvyTracesOfYou

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Ivy Return to Conjure Melodic Magic Once Again on Radiant, Reflective ‘Traces of You’ | Album Review

The band’s seventh studio affair features ten new songs developed from archival recordings, unearthed demos, and unfinished songs from their peak recording period of 1995 to 2012.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Aug 26

Breaking news courtesy of my daughter. Thank goodness that I have her as such a reliable news source.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Aug 23

A beautifully crafted set of songs, this one...

Albumism @albumism.com · Aug 22

James Yorkston's new album 'Songs for Nina and Johanna' is in stores now and it's wonderful | Listen to the album here: album.ink/JYorkstonSNJ

Listen to James Yorkston's New Album 'Songs for Nina and Johanna'

Add James Yorkston’s new album ‘Songs for Nina and Johanna’ to your record collection now.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Aug 17

Bob Marley & The Wailers
De La Soul
Madonna
Sade
Saint Etienne

Albumism @albumism.com · Aug 17

Name FIVE artists' discographies—i.e., the full breadth of their recorded repertoire, from their debut album to their most recent album—that have had the most enduring impact on you as a music listener/lover during your lifetime.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Aug 10

I've always loved Cathy Dennis' debut and love it even more after reading @beyondtheencore.bsky.social's thoughtfully written tribute. Highly recommended listening (and reading).

Albumism @albumism.com · Aug 10

Cathy Dennis released her debut album ‘Move To This’ (1990) 35 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @beyondtheencore.bsky.social here: album.ink/CDennisMTT

Cathy Dennis’ Debut Album ‘Move To This’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

In the crowded, often transient landscape of early '90s pop, Dennis’ first album emerged as an anomaly—a vibrant, self-possessed debut that married club credibility with melodic intelligence.

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Erika Wolf @theerikawolf.bsky.social · Aug 9

A film with a fascinating backstory, 'Pump Up The Volume' features an eclectic soundtrack where the ’60s and the Neighties collide. Wrote about it here. ☮️👇

Albumism @albumism.com · Aug 9

The ‘Pump Up The Volume’ Soundtrack (1990)—featuring songs by Above The Law, Concrete Blonde, Cowboy Junkies, the Pixies, Sonic Youth and Soundgarden—was released 35 years ago this week | Read our tribute by @theerikawolf.bsky.social here: album.ink/pumpupthevol

The 'Pump Up The Volume' Soundtrack Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The soundtrack's juxtaposition of counterculture relics with then-rising bands like Soundgarden and Sonic Youth forecasts the coming explosion of '90s alternative.

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Ivy Fan Page @ivyfanpage.bsky.social · Aug 7

Ivy - Traces Of You Listening Party

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Albumism @albumism.com · Jul 9

Ivy have unveiled "Fragile People" as the latest single from their forthcoming album 'Traces of You' | Watch the official video here: album.ink/IvyFP

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NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Ivy’s “Fragile People”

“Fragile People” is the second single to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Traces of You,’ due in stores September 5th.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Jul 3

I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy.

I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Jun 29

My #1 favorite album of 2025 thus far. Beautifully crafted songs and their signature shapeshifting melodies on full, dazzling display. Well done and thank you, @stereolabgroop.bsky.social.

Albumism @albumism.com · Jun 29

Now Playing: Stereolab's recently released 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film' (2025)—their first new album in 15 years | Listen to the album here: album.ink/StereolabIHMF

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Albumism @albumism.com · Jun 21

We’re record shopping in London today—hitting up our favorite shops like Phonica Records & Reckless Records—and finding plenty of gems to fill our bags. (See comments for more.)

#Zero7 #SAULT #CleoSol #LoyleCarner #PeopleUnderTheStairs #LittleSimz #KruderAndDorfmeister #Clio #TonyToniToné

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Jun 6

It's always a good day when there's new Mariah Carey music in the world. Her new single's a stormer.

Albumism @albumism.com · Jun 6

Mariah Carey has unveiled her new single "Type Dangerous," which reverentially incorporates elements of Eric B. & Rakim’s classic track “Eric B. Is President” | Watch the official lyric video here: album.ink/MariahCareyTD

NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Mariah Carey’s “Type Dangerous”

“Type Dangerous” offers an early preview of Carey’s forthcoming sixteenth studio album.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Jun 5

Such wonderful news. Can't wait to hear the new album in its entirety.

Albumism @albumism.com · Jun 5

Ivy have announced that their new album 'Traces of You' will arrive September 5th and they've shared the lead single "Say You Will" | Watch the official video + learn more about their first album in fourteen years here: album.ink/IvySayYouWill

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NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Ivy’s “Say You Will”

“Say You Will” is the first single to be lifted from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Traces of You,’ due in stores September 5th.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · May 24

Love the new song and can't wait to hear the new album. What an inspired career @bobpetesarah.bsky.social have had together.

Albumism @albumism.com · May 24

Saint Etienne have announced that their final studio album 'International' will arrive later this year and they've shared the project's lead single "Glad." Watch the official video here: album.ink/SEglad

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NEW MUSIC WE LOVE: Saint Etienne’s “Glad”

“Glad” is the first single to be lifted from the group’s forthcoming final studio album ‘International,’ due in stores September 5th.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · May 4

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Apr 4

Such a stunning album. One of my all-time favorites that I return to often.

Albumism @albumism.com · Apr 4

Doves released their debut album ‘Lost Souls’ 25 years ago on April 3, 2000

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Mar 27

Still revisit this wonderful album often, 25 years on. “Autumn Tactics” and “No Ordinary Morning” are particularly lovely.

Albumism @albumism.com · Mar 27

Happy 25th Anniversary to Chicane's second studio album ‘Behind The Sun’ originally released March 27, 2000 | Listen to the album + watch the official videos here:

Celebrating 25 Years of Chicane’s ‘Behind The Sun’ (2000)

Chicane’s second studio album ‘Behind The Sun’ was originally released on March 27, 2000.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Mar 22

"In Between Days"

Albumism @albumism.com · Mar 22

What's the first song you think of when you think of The Cure?

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Mar 21

"The Best Thing"
"I've Got a Feeling"
"This Is the Day"
"Get Out of the City"
"Quick, Painless and Easy"

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Albumism @albumism.com · Mar 20

What are your favorite songs from Ivy's 'Apartment Life' (1997)? | Listen to the album + explore our tribute here:

Rediscover Ivy’s ‘Apartment Life’ (1997) | Tribute

Ivy’s second studio album is a grand testament to the shared ambition and musical symbiosis cultivated by bandmates Andy Chase, Dominique Durand and the late Adam Schlesinger.

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Mar 8

Sade Adu (Sade)
Karin Bergquist (Over The Rhine)
N'Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies)
Dominique Durand (Ivy)
Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders)
Lady Miss Kier (Deee-Lite)
Shirley Manson (Garbage)
Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac)
Dolores O'Riordan (Cranberries)
Nina Persson (Cardigans)
Diana Ross (Supremes)

Albumism @albumism.com · Mar 8

As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay today, we're curious...who are your all-time favorite band/group frontwomen?

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Justin Chadwick @justinchadwick.bsky.social · Mar 8

Oakland legend. Hometown hero. Son of soul.

Thank you for your spirit and songs, Mr. Wiggins. You will be missed.

D'Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! dies after battle with cancer

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary Bay Area R&B trio Tony! Toni! Toné!, passed away Friday, his family announced on social media.

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