The two-disc release from Nils Frahm features 23 solo piano compositions recorded between 2009 and 2021 that were not included on previous albums.

The latest full-length release for Berlin-based composer Nils Frahm features 10 tracks, spanning over three discs with a total runtime of just over three hours.

As its title implies, getting older is on Nils Lofgren's mind for his first album of new material since 2006. Besides the title track, "60 Is the New 18," "Miss You Ray" (dedicated to Ray Charles), and "Ain't Too Many of Us Left" speak to the frustrations facing an aging rocker in a young man's game. To his credit, Lofgren doesn't modernize his style to endear himself for a younger audience, but has written 11 out of these dozen selections in the same melodic rock format that he's adhered to since his days in Grin. He's never been a great singer, but his voice has lost much of its high end, which makes him sound more grizzled than usual. Still, that generally works to his advantage since his veteran status allows him to comment on everything from the maturing of love to teens and their annoying habits. The distinctive electric guitar sound that made Lofgren so invaluable as a backing soloist to Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen is tamped down for the most part, although it weaves throughout songs that rely more on melody, lyrics, and singing than hotshot six-string work. Guest vocals from Paul Rodgers and Lou Gramm minimally enhance a few tracks, but Sam & Dave's Sam Moore shines on his duet for the chorus for "Ain't Too Many of Us Left," a song that also gives Lofgren a chance to unwind on guitar. Heartfelt ballads such as the lovely "When You Were Mine," the haunted memories of the closing "Why Me," the acoustic "Let Her Get Away," "Love Stumbles On"'s wistful recollection, and especially "Irish Angel" (the disc's only cover) work particularly well with Lofgren's grainy, somewhat compromised voice. Perhaps his advancing years have shifted Lofgren's focus from the rockers that used to dominate his albums to the slower, more reflective compositions here. Regardless, he's in good form; spirited on the rockers and appropriately melancholy on the softer material. He knows his shot at solo stardom is behind him but that doesn't stop him from writing solid, at times exemplary, songs and performing them with the verve and panache he has always exhibited in his work. This isn't his best hour but it's far from his worst. It's a workmanlike effort from a veteran rocker who is too driven, vital, and talented to seriously consider retiring. That should sit just fine with fans who have stuck with him this long, and they especially will be rewarded with a solid, credible, and honest project that plays to Lofgren's still considerable strengths. ~ Hal Horowitz

The ten-disc box-set for the guitarist best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band includes music he made with his band, Grin and as a solo artist.

The first new studio release in eight years for the E Street Band member features six songs co-written with Lou Reed.

The latest full-length solo release from E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren features guest appearances by Ron Carter, David Crosby, the Howard Gospel Choir, Ringo Starr, and Neil Young.

The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter features co-production from Will Archer, Oli Barton-Wood, Jazzi Bobbi, Luke Bower, John Congleton, M.T. Hadley, and the Invisible's Dave Okumu.

London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya worked with Wilma Archer, Jazzi Bobbi, Bullion, and Andrew Sarlo for her second full-length release.

The latest release in the mix series from the London club features 41 tracks mixed by the Siberian DJ.

Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.

Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.

Produced with Steve Albini and Greg Norman, the seventh full-length release for singer-songwriter Nina Nastasia was influenced by her dysfunctional relationship with manager/partner Kennan Gudjonsson and his suicide in 2020.

The debut full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Iain Archer and Jake Gosling.

The second full-length for the Swedish-Scottish pop artist features production from Lostboy, Jordan Riley and Fraser T. Smith.

The third full-length release for Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt features contributions from Elvira Anderfjärd, Rickard Göransson, Jack & Coke, Shy Martin, and Dan Wilson.

The former A Camp and Cardigans singer releases her first solo release under her real name.

This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.

The fourth release for the Manchester, England band is its first with new band members, guitarist David Jones and bassist Karl Astbury (formerly with The Witches).

The fifth full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Sam Forrest was self-produced.

Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.

Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.

Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.

Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.

The eighth full-length release for the Trent Reznor-led band is its first in five years was produced with Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder.

The five-track EP from the Trent Reznor-led band is the first with Atticus Ross as an official member.

The five-track EP for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross is the second of a planned trilogy of EPs that began with 2016's Not the Actual Events.

The six-track project is the third and final part of a planned trilogy of EPs for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

The eight-track surprise release is one of the two new albums (Ghosts VI: Locusts being the other) that continues Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' instrumental Ghosts series.

The 15-track surprise release is one of the two new albums (Ghosts V: Together being the other) that continues Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' instrumental Ghosts series.

This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.

The debut full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from Stacy Barthe, Belly, J. Black, Buddy, CeeLo Green, Dom Kennedy, Konshens, Kendrick Lamar, Puff Daddy, TeeFlii, The-Dream, and YG.

This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.

The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD.

The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.

The rerelease of Nirvana's classic 1991 album was produced by Butch Vig.

The Steve Albini-remastered release of Nirvana's 1993 release includes discs of b-sides, remixes, demos, rare tracks and a DVD of live and music videos.

This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio.

The Japanese instrumental trio of Masako Takada, Yuri Zaikawa, and Sayaka Himeno worked with producer Adrian Sherwood for its latest release.

The debut full-length release for the Australian post-punk band was mixed by Nigel Lee-Yang of HTRK.

The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzalez.

The latest album from Los Angeles singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzales is her first release on the Secretly Canadian label.

Ramona Gonzalez first release in four years as Nite Jewel was self produced and on her own label.

The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles electronic artist was recorded over a period of four years with Cole M.G.N. and features contributions from such artists as Dâm-Funk, Droop-E, and Julia Holter.

The latest full-length release for Ramona Gonzalez as Nite Jewel was self-produced.

The first album on the Cooking Vinyl label, Nitin's latest album features Sir Paul McCartney on one track.

This is the ninth album for the British-born composer, musician, and producer who has worked with James Taylor, Sting, Paul McCartney, and Jeff Beck.

The first studio album in four years for the British artist features guest appearances from Akala, Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Jdanna, Stealth, Eva Stone, and Joss Stone.

The latest full-length release for the multi-instrumentalist features guest appearances from Aruba Red, Natacha Atlas, AVAWAVES, Samy Bishai, Rahel Debebe-Dessalegne, Nina Miranda, Natty, Anna Phoebe, Rushil, Abi Sampa, Dhruv Sangari, Spek, Nicki Wells, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, and YVA.

The kings of boy bands, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, join forces for a co-headlining tour, releasing the compilation NKOTBSB with a combination of new songs and old favorites.

The second full-length studio release from Memphis rapper NLE Choppa features guest appearances by 2Rare, Lola Brooke, Duke Deuce, Fivio Foreign, Kevin Gates, Lil Wayne, Modesty, Queen Naija, and Rick Ross.

The latest full-length release for Chicago artist NNAMDÏ was self-produced.

Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.

The third album for the German-Nigerian singer features guest appearances from Black Thought of The Roots and Ms. Dynamite.

The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.

This is the latest four-track EP for the Los Angeles-based indie rock duo.

This is the second studio album for the the indie rock duo from Los Angeles.

The fourth full-length release for the rock band was produced and recorded with Facundo Bermudez.

The fourth full-length release for the duo of Randy Randall and Dean Allen Spunt is its first on the Drag City label.

This is the fifth studio release for the Los Angeles noise rock duo fo Randy Randall and Dean Spunt.

The latest full-length studio release for Los Angeles duo No Age was recorded, mixed and produced by its guitarist Randy Randall.

The debut full-length release for the new band formed by the remaining members of Welsh alternative rock band Lostprophets and former Thursday lead singer Geoff Rickly was produced by Stuart Richardson and Alex Newport.

The follow-up to 'Return of Saturn' finds Gwen Stefani & co. working with a variety of producers (Sly and Robbie, Ric Ocasek, William Orbit) in a variety of styles.

The first album in 11 years for the Southern California band led by Gwen Stefani features Busy Signal and Major Lazer as guests on the title track.

The debut album for the Montreal band was mixed by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes.

The second release for the Montreal noise pop trio was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.

The third full-length release for the Canadian indie band led by Jasamine White-Gluz was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.

The Canadian shoegaze band becomes a Jasamine White-Gluz solo project for its fourth full-length release produced with Jorge Elbrecht.

The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.

The debut full-length release for No Rome was co-produced with by Rome with BJ Burton and George Daniel.

This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.

The second album for the band features a film directed by the band's lead singer, Charles Fink.

Bandleader Charles Fink and the rest of the London five-piece release a new album of indie pop with an eccentric, melodic folk flair.

The fourth release for the folk rock band includes a guest appearance by Anna Calvi.

The debut full-length release for actress/singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus features a guest appearance from Death Cab For Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard and was produced by Mike Crossey.

The debut full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter who previously headed up The Courage was self-produced.

The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was mixed by Phil Ek.

Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.

Clocking in at 65 minutes, this EP from Japanese experimental electronica producer Nobukazu Takemura contains just four songs, including the title track (which differs from the version on 'Hoshi No Koe') and "Souvenir in Chicago," a 35-minute jam session featuring members of Tortoise.

Kyoto, Japan's Nobukazu Takemura plays all of the instruments (and computers) on his latest release of playful, poppy electronica, which features vocals from a speech synthesizer.

The now San Francisco-based garage pop band releases its second album on its new label, Woodist Records.

Noel Gallagher of Oasis returns with his debut solo album, which also includes Mike Rowe, former keyboardist for Oasis; Jeremy Stacy of The Lemon Trees; Lenny Castro; and the Crouch End Festival Chorus.

The second full-length solo release was self-produced by the former Oasis singer/guitarist and features a guest appearance from Johnny Marr.

The third full-length release for the rock band was produced by David Holmes and features guest appearances from Paul Weller and Johny Marr.

The fourth full-length studio release from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds was co-produced with Paul Stacey.

The 11th album for the San Francisco-based punk-rock band was produced with Bill Stevenson.

The 12th studio album for the California punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson.

The six-track b-sides collection includes two new songs from the punk rock band.

The 13th full-length studio release for the Los Angeles punk rock band was produced by Cameron Webb.

NOFX and Frank Turner cover each other songs in this 10-track release.

The second full-length release for the Israeli electronic pop artist/producer features guest appearances from BLIMES, Reo Cragun and ROUSSO.

The second album for the British trio was produced by Jim Abbiss and features Peaches as a guest singer on one track.

Recorded during the Ghost Rock sessions, NOMO's latest album blends space jazz, intergalactic rock, and Afrobeat rhythms across nine tracks just over 42 minutes in Invisible Cities.

The debut mixtape for the Chicago rapper Fatimah Warner features guest appearances from Akenya, Cam O'bi, Joseph Chilliams, Eryn Allen Kane, Ravyn Lenae, Xavier Omär, Phoelix, Raury, Saba, Smino and theMIND.

The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Chicago rapper was self-released.

The latest full-length release from rapper Noname features gest appearances by $Ilkmoney, Ayoni, Common, Jay Electronica, Eryn Allen Kane, Jimetta Rose, Stout, Voices of Creation, and billy woods.

The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald was recorded over a period of ten years on four-track tape recorders.

The second full-length release from the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald features more tracks made from their early 1990s four-track recordings.