This Week's Releases

David Bowie - The Next Day (Sony)

We got the chance to hear David Bowie's newest album at a special listening party - Liz Giuffre dispelled some myths about the release and reviewed it for all those fanatics out there.

Gold Fields - Black Sun (Capitol/EMI)

The much-loved Ballarat band stake their claim with Black Sun - a glossy, disciplined and well-thought out debut that's been a longtime coming for fans.

Josh Ritter - The Beast In Its Tracks (IndoChine/Warner)

We had an exclusive stream on theMusic this week of the sixth album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Ritter. If you haven't heard it, well, what are you waiting for?

The Men - New Moon (Spunk/Co-Operative)

This is the fourth release from The Men and only eleven months after their most previous effort. But we're not going to say no to new tunes from these guys.

Songs - Malabar (Popfrenzy)

The second album from this Sydney four-piece is full of toe-tapping, get you dancing type tracks. Their new lineup has down well to make a great Aussie record.

Melbourne Ska Orchestra - Melbourne Ska Orchestra (ABC/Universal)

Finally! We have an album from the Melbourne Ska Orchestra. And it doesn't disappoint. Want to make that decision yourself - have a listen to our exclusive stream.

Ainslie Wills - You Go Your Way, I'll Go Mine (Independent)

A teenage admiration for Jeff Buckey is evident on the new LP from Ainslie Wills. Plenty of soul, courage and boundary pushing arrangements.

Also out this week:

Caitlin Rose - The Stand-In (Spunk/Co-Operative)
Night Works - Urban Heat Island (Loose Lips/Co-Operative)
Fiction - The Big Other (Moshi Moshi/Co-Operative)
Various - Sound City: From Real To Reel (Sony)
Hurts - Exile (Sony)
How To Destroy Angels - Welcome Oblivion (Sony)
Bruce Springsteen - Collection 1973-2012 Australian Tour Edition (Sony)
Jimi Hendrix - People, Hell And Angels (Sony)
Marco Beltrami - A Good Die To Die Hard Soundtrack (Sony)
Aarib Zigman - Escape From Planet Earth Soundtrack (Sony)
Ascetic - Self Initiation (OSCL)
Richard Clayderman - Romantique (Universal)
Bon Jovi - What About Now (Universal)
Boz Scaggs - Memphis (429/Universal)
Sandy Thom - Flesh And Blood (Universal)
Manu Chao - Live (Because/Warner)
Various - Spring Breakers Soundtrack (Atlantic/warner)
Roger Knox  & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts - Stranger In My Land (Bloodshot/Inertia)
Will & The Indians - Wrong End Of Town (Laughing Outlaw/Inertia)
The McMenamins - Sand And Stone (MGM)
Sticky Fingers - Caress Yourself (MGM
Brighter Later - The Wolves (Independent)
Sugar Glyder - The Eyes They See (Smack Face)