Albums to Watch for in March 2020

March is here, which means a brand new month of new music. This month will see some big releases on the calendar, including long-awaited works from Mandy Moore, Boomtown Rats, Pearl Jam and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’re looking ahead at some of March’s most highly anticipated album releases. Here are eight that we think will be worth a listen.

1.       Mandy Moore, ‘Silver Landings’: It’s been 11 years since pop songstress Mandy Moore released her last album, ‘2009’s ‘Amanda Leigh.’ After having a successful acting career in the interim, Moore is back with ‘Silver Landings’ this week. The album is said to be very different than the bubblegum pop she came to prominence for, instead leaning more towards “something that feels sunshiny and airy and natural, something you could listen to driving up and down the PCH with all the windows rolled down on a beautiful weekend day.” (3/6)

2.       Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, ‘Blue Moon Rising EP’: The band’s fourth EP in a little over a year, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are set to release ‘Blue Moon Rising’ this week. The 5-track EP features three new songs (including one originally written for Oasis back in 2008) and two remixes. (3/6)

3.       Boomtown Rats, ‘Citizens of Boomtown’: Boomtown Rats have reunited and are releasing their first album of new music in 36 years this month. According to Rolling Stone, the album “has the classics Rats sound,” but “with many modern twists,” with frontman Bob Geldof adding, “We made this album for 2020.” That description is apt if you listen to the album’s first single “Trash Glam Baby,” as the song has a gritty rock sound reminiscent of 70s British punk. (3/13)

4.       Deap Lips, ‘Deap Lips’: Deap Vally & The Flaming Lips came together late last year to form Deap Lips with the collaboration releasing its debut self-titled album this month. Spin called the album’s debut single “Hope Hell High” a mix of “Deap Vally’s bombastic, sludgy rock sensibilities softened a bit by Coyne and Drozd’s psychedelic tendencies.” (3/13)

5.       Adam Lambert, ‘Velvet’: Though he has been spending a lot of time with Queen lately, Adam Lambert is moving forward in his solo career with his latest album, ‘Velvet.’ The album heads in a classic rock – funk direction, inspired by his work with the legendary band. Lead single “Roses” has a big feel, blending funk and pop in a warm, full way. (3/20)

6.       Brian and Roger Eno, ‘Mixing Colours’: The first collaborative album between famed producer Brian Eno and his brother, ambient composer Roger Eno, ‘Mixing Colours’ has been a long time coming (According to Pitchfork, some of the works on the album go back to 2005). Brian said of the album’s songs, “These pieces are very Impressionistic and very much to do with sonic quality, sonic colour.”  First single “Celeste” is a piano-driven instrumental piece with a relaxing tone and sunny feel. (3/20)

7.       Pearl Jam, ‘Gigaton’: Pearl Jam return this month with ‘Gigaton,’ their first album in 7 years. The music heads in a more eclectic, experimental direction, with guitarist Mike McCready saying in a statement that making the album “was emotionally dark and confusing at times, but also an exciting and experimental road map to musical redemption.” First single “Dance Of The Clairvoyants” is a different, more electronic sound than the band has opted for in the past, but still manages to rock hard. “Superblood Wolfmoon” changes direction again, this time heading towards garage-rock.  (3/27)

8.       Coriky, ‘Coriky’: Featuring Fuguzi’s Ian MacKaye and Joe Lally and The Evens’ Amy Farina, Coriky will be releasing their debut solo album together this month. First single “Clean Kill” is a laid-back jam with a rough-around-the-edges sound and almost ska-like cadence that breaks off into some chaos towards the end but finds its way back. The song could be forshadowing an album that might be a bit more melodic than what their previous bands are known for, but also just as brash and up-front as you’d expect. (3/27)

There are a lot of highly-anticipated albums heading to shelves in the month of March. From works years in the making to interesting collaborations and beyond, there is much to look forward to. Check out some of our new release picks above and let us know what new albums you’re excited to listen to in March.

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New Albums to Watch for in March 2019

So far, March has been a very impactful month for music releases. We’re not even a full week into the month and already we’ve seen some of the most anticipated new releases of the year hit shelves, including titles from the likes of Weezer, Gary Clark, Jr., Hozier, In Flames, Queensryche, Solange and Bryan Adams.

Those titles are just the beginning. With the month not even half-way over yet, there is still a wealth of highly anticipated titles on the horizon set to drop in March.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, is taking a look at the new albums still to come in March 2019. From rock and pop to metal and beyond, here are six albums you’ll want to watch out for this month.

1.       Buckcherry, ‘Warpaint’: ‘Warpaint’ sees hard rock band Buckcherry return to the more radio-ready songs of their early years. For the album, the band reunited with producer Mike Plotnikoff, who also worked on the band’s breakthrough 2005 album ‘15.’ As much as it is familiar, the band also looks to be expanding their sound and exploring new influences on the album, with a handful of tracks adding a bit of a country-tinge to their hard rock sound. (3/8)

2.       The Picturebooks, ‘The Hands of Time’: A friend told me about The Picturebooks the other day, and I have to say, I’m really excited to hear more. The band mixes heavy alt-rock with folk and blues to create this high-energy, hoedown-ready sound that will have you up and dancing in no time. Check out the title track from their upcoming album and hear what I mean. (3/8)

3.       Karen O and Danger Mouse, ‘Lux Prima’: Yeah Yeah Yeah’s frontwoman Karen O and producer / musician Danger Mouse are finally releasing their first collaboration, ‘Lux Prima,’ this month. A mix of soul and psych-rock, the sound of songs like “Woman” are a bit of a departure from Karen O’s punk roots, but not unwelcome. (3/15)

4.       Billie Eilish, ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go’: Billie Eilish has been having a breakout year so far. The low sung, kind of creepy “bury a friend” and latest single  “Wish You Were Gay” have been doing exceedingly well on alternative radio, propelling the 17-year-old singer to selling out shows in large venues across the country. All that and her debut album doesn’t even come out for another couple of weeks. (3/29)

5.       Simple Creatures, ‘Strange Love’ EP: Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus and All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth set aside the pop-punk sound both bands are known for with their new collaboration Simple Creatures, instead going for a more pop-rock one. So far, the duo has released two very different tracks, the fast-paced electronic tinged “Drug” and the more 80s pop-inspired title track. Hoppus and Gaskarth seem to have a great cooperative relationship, so I’d be interested to hear what comes out. (3/29)

6.       Ben Platt, ‘Sing To Me Instead’: Best known as the originator of Evan Hansen in Broadway’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Ben Platt makes the transition over to pop singer with his debut album, ‘Sing To Me Instead.’ From the first few singles, there is a chance the album will end up sounding a bit show tune-y, though you never know. Perhaps the album will be more like his last single “Grow As We Go,” showing off a more singer-songwriter pop-vibe. (3/29)

March 2019 is shaping up to be a great month for new music with a plethora of hot new albums still to come. Check out some of our picks above and let us know which albums you can’t wait hear in the comments below.

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Albums Coming Out March 2018

With March starting this Thursday, spring release season is just around the corner. That means there are a lot of new albums to keep an eye out for in the coming month.

March is set to see some big releases from around the rock, R&B and hip-hop spectrum. The Breeders, David Byrne, Andrew W.K. and En Vogue are all set to put out their first albums in more than a decade. A new album of unreleased Jimi Hendrix recordings will be hitting the shelves. Stone Temple Pilots will be releasing their first album without Scott Weiland. Snoop Dogg will be making his foray into gospel. March will also see new music from Moby, The Fratellis, Judas Priest, Jack White and more.

Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, loves new music. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of albums coming out in March. Here are 12 we can’t wait to get our hands on.

1.       Andrew W.K., “You’re Not Alone”: It’s been almost ten years since Andrew W.K. has released a new album. That changes this month with ‘You’re Not Alone.’ According to a press release quoted by Pitchfork, he says of the album, “I’m going for the sound of pure, unadulterated power; every emotion, every thought, every experience, every sensation, every fear, every joy, every clarity, every confusion, every up, every down... all extruded and concentrated into one thick syrup of super life-force feeling, and then psychically amplified by the celebratory spirit of glorious partying.” (3/2)

2.       Moby, ‘Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt’: Moby has been in the music game for nearly 25 years, reinventing himself with every album he puts out. His upcoming 15^th album, ‘Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt,’ continues that progression, taking a deeper look at the “self.” Single “Like a Motherless Child” has the feel of an abandoned child asking why this is happening to him. According to an interview with Billboard, Moby says of the album, “It goes back to the humanity of it, because that’s the common denominator: who are we as a species and why have we made so many egregious, terrible choices? The punk rocker in me wants to yell at us as a species and say, 'Stop making these terrible choices,' but the other part of me who’s maybe aspiring to some enlightenment just wants to try and be understanding and compassionate.” (3/2)

3.       The Breeders, ‘All Nerve’: A few years ago, The Breeders reunited their original, ‘Last Splash’-era line-up for the first time in 25 years. Now, the band is releasing their first new album in a decade, ‘All Nerve.’ According to an interview with Noisey, the album came together organically, as if the band never parted ways. (3/2)

4.       Judas Priest, ‘Firepower’: Metal heavyweights Judas Priest will be releasing their 18^th studio album, ‘Firepower,’ this month. Having heard the preceding singles, the album features the room-shaking bass lines and heavy guitars fans expect from the band. (3/9)

5.       The Fratellis, ‘In Your Own Sweet Time’: Over their decade-long career, The Fratellis have had minor success outside of their native Scotland. But that could change with their upcoming album, ‘In Your Own Sweet Time.’ Lead single “Starcrossed Losers” is one of the catchiest songs I’ve heard thus far this year. Such gives me high hopes for the rest of the album. (3/9)

6.       David Byrne, ‘American Utopia’: Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne will be releasing his first solo album in 14 years this March. Part of a project called ‘Reasons To Be Chearful,’ the album sets out to explore how we see the world right now. (3/9)

7.       Jimi Hendrix, ‘Both Sides of the Sky’: Though Jimi Hendrix has been gone for nearly five decades, unreleased recordings are still being dug up from his archives. ‘Both Sides of the Sky’ focuses on Hendrix’s “working life” between 1968 and 1970, the time between the break-up of the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the singer’s death. (3/9)

8.       Snoop Dogg, ‘Bible of Love’: After rapping for nearly three decades and a brief reggae career, Snoop Dogg turns his attention to gospel on his upcoming release, ‘Bible of Love.’ The double album features collaborations with Tye Tribbet, the Clark Sisters, Faith Evans and more. (3/16)

9.       Stone Temple Pilots, ‘Stone Temple Pilots’: Following the untimely death of frontman Scott Weiland in 2015, Stone Temple Pilots are back with a new frontman, as well as a brand new album. According to bassist Robert DeLeo in an interview with Rolling Stone, “The new album feels like a completed journey for the band. The record breathes resilience. A lot of life has been funneled into this body of music.” So far, the singles released from the album sound like solid rock tunes, so it will be interesting to hear how the rest of the album sounds. (3/16)

10.   Jack White, ‘Boarding House Reach’: Former White Stripes frontman Jack White will be releasing his third solo album, ‘Boarding House Reach,’ in March. According to a press release, the album was conceived of very simply, recorded using only a four-track tape recorder, a simple mixer and basic instruments. White maintains his bluesy sound with the record, especially with single “Connected By Love,” which he sings with a lot of heart and soul. (3/23)

11.   The Messthetics, ‘The Messthetics’: Former Fuguzi members Brendan Canty (drums) and Joe Lally (bass), formed a new band last year called The Messthetics. Fellow D.C.-area guitarist Anthony Pirog rounds out the instrumental trio, who release their debut self-titled album in March. The album is supposed be both experimental and leans towards what NPR calls “punk reinvention. (3/23)

12.   En Vogue, ‘Electric Café’: ‘Electric Café’ is En Vogue’s first album of new music in 14 years. The debut release for their label En Vogue Records, the album (according to Billboard) is said to find inspiration in a variety of genres, including contemporary R&B and hip-hop, soul, funk, pop, rock and electronic dance music. (3/30)

March is gearing up to be a big month for new releases. Keep an eye out for the albums above and let us know what albums you’re excited for this month.

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