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Superchunk: Songs In The Key Of Yikes

On August 22, 2025, “Merge” label released “Songs in the Key of Yikes”, the thirteenth Superchunk studio album. It was recorded in 2025, at “Sonark” in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Personnel:

  • Mac McCaughan – vocals, guitar, additional recording, inner album photography
  • Jim Wilbur – guitar
  • Laura Ballance – bass, shouting
  • Laura King – drums, percussion, backing vocals, shouting
  • Rosali Middleman – additional vocals, additional guitar, shouting
  • Bella Quinlan – additional vocals
  • Holly Thomas – additional vocals
  • Betsy Wright – additional vocals
  • Paul Voran – recording
  • Eli Webb – recording
  • Mike Montgomery – mixing
  • Steve Wethington – mixing assistant
  • Matthew Barnhart – mastering
  • Scott Reeder – cover art
  • Alex Cox – studio photography

Track listing:

  1. Is It Making You Feel Something
  2. Bruised Lung
  3. No Hope
  4. Care Less
  5. Climb the Walls
  6. Cue
  7. Everybody Dies
  8. Stuck in a Dream
  9. Train on Fire
  10. Some Green

Squirrel Nut Zippers: Perennial Favorites

On August 4, 1998, “Mammoth” label released “Perennial Favorites”, the third Squirrel Nut Zippers album. It was recorded in 1998, at “Ken Mosher’s Studio” in Pittsboro, North Carolina, and was produced by Mike Napollitano.

Personnel;

  • Jimbo Mathus – vocals, trombone, banjo, piano, lead guitar, guitar, percussion, backing vocals
  • Tom Maxwell – vocals, tenor and baritone saxophone, gong, backing vocals, clarinet, rhythm guitar
  • Katharine Whalen – vocals, banjo
  • Ken Mosher – alto and baritone saxophone, guitar, cymbal, Fender Rhodes
  • Je Widenhouse – cornet, trumpet, backing vocals
  • Stuart Cole – bass
  • Don Raleigh – bass
  • Chris Phillips – drums, percussion, steel drum, contraption kit, backing vocals
  • Andrew Bird – violin, percussion, backing vocals
  • Emily Laurance – harp
  • Steve Watson – pedal steel
  • Rick Lassiter – bass
  • Jay Faires – executive producer
  • Steve Balcom – executive producer
  • Clay Walker – enhanced CD design, multimedia producer, photography, video editor, video producer

Track listing:

  1. Suits Are Picking Up the Bill – Jimbo Mathus
  2. Low Down Man – Jimbo Mathus
  3. Ghost of Stephen Foster – Jimbo Mathus
  4. Pallin’ with Al – Tom Maxwell
  5. Fat Cat Keeps Getting Fatter – Jimbo Mathus
  6. Trou Macacq – Tom Maxwell
  7. My Drag – Jimbo Mathus
  8. Soon – Tom Maxwell
  9. Evening at Lafitte’s – Jimbo Mathus
  10. The Kraken – Tom Maxwell
  11. That Fascinating Thing – Jimbo Mathus
  12. It’s Over – Jimbo Mathus
  13. Hidden track: Berceuse Tendres (between tracks 11 and 12)

Strongbow: Same

In July 1975, “Southwind” label released the self-titled, debut Strongbow album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Mega Sound Studio” in Bailey, North Carolina, and was produced by Alan Lorber.

Personnel:

  • Michael Shortland – vocals, guitar
  • John Stelzer – vocals, organ, synthesizer, mellotron, alto and tenor saxophone, flute
  • Bill Bendler – vocals, piano, electric trombone
  • John Durzo – vocals, bass
  • David Smith – vocals, drums
  • Richard Royall – recording, mixing
  • Doug Rider – mixing assistant
  • Milton Sincoff – creative director
  • Martin Gulser – illustration
  • Jeff Chrisman – photography
  • Joe Brescio – lacquer cut

Track listing:

All tracks by Bill Bendler, except where noted.

  1. One Armed Bandit
  2. Sister Sea
  3. The Only One Around
  4. Move Over Gloom
  5. How Can I Be Loving You
  6. Wine Eyes – David Smith
  7. Hazy May

Ben Folds Five: Whatever And Ever Amen

On March 18, 1997, “550” label released “Whatever and Ever Amen”, the second Ben Folds Five studio album. It was recorded September – October 1996, at “Chapel Hill” in North Carolina, and was produced by Caleb Southern and Ben Folds.

 Personnel:

  • Ben Folds – lead vocals, piano, electric piano, melodica
  • Robert Sledge – bass guitar, double bass, backing vocals
  • Darren Jessee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Caleb Southern – Hammond organ
  • Norwood Cheek – synthesizer space sound
  • Frank London – trumpet
  • Matt Darriau – clarinet
  • Alicia Svigals – violin
  • John Catchings – cello
  • John Mark Painter – string arrangements
  • Caleb Southern – engineer
  • Andy Wallace – mixing
  • Steve Sisco – mixing assistant
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Chris Stamey – Pro-Tools
  • Leigh Smiler – design
  • The Klezmatics – special contributor

Track listing:

All tracks by Ben Folds, except where noted.

  1. One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces
  2. Fair
  3. Brick – Ben Folds, Darren Jesse
  4. Song for the Dumped – Ben Folds, Darren Jesse
  5. Selfless, Cold, and Composed
  6. Kate – Ben Folds, Darren Jesse, Anna Goodman
  7. Smoke – Ben Folds, Anna Goodman
  8. Cigarette
  9. Steven’s Last Night in Town
  10. Battle of Who Could Care Less
  11. Missing the War
  12. Evaporated

R.E.M.: Chronic Town

On August 24, 1982, “I.R.S.” label released “Chronic Town”, the debut R.E.M. EP. It was recorded October 1981 – June 1982, at “Drive-In Studio” in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was produced by Mitch Easter, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.

Personnel:

  • Michael Stipe – vocals
  • Peter Buck – acoustic and electric guitar, electric sitar
  • Mike Mills – bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Bill Berry – drums, maracas, timbales, backing vocals
  • Mitch Easter – tape loops, engineer
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • R.A. Miller – artwork
  • Ron Scarselli – design
  • Kako .n. – graphics
  • Curtis Knapp – cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.

  1. Wolves, Lower
  2. Gardening at Night
  3. Carnival of Sorts (Boxcars)
  4. 1,000,000
  5. Stumble

Manchester Orchestra: The Valley Of Vision

On March 10, 2023, “Loma Vista” label released “The Valley of Vision”, the eighth Manchester Orchestra extended play. It was recorded in 2020, at “Concord Studios” in New York City, “Echo Mountain” in Asheville, North Carolina, “Favorite Gentlemen” in Atlanta, Georgia, “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ethan Gruska, Andy Hull, Catherine Marks, Jamie Martens, Robert McDowell and Kyle Metcalfe.

Personnel:

  • Andy Hull – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion
  • Robert McDowell – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, programming
  • Andy Prince – bass guitar
  • Tim Very – drums, percussion
  • Ethan Gruska – piano
  • Caroline Swon – backing vocals
  • Dan Hannon – engineer
  • Jamie Martens – engineer
  • Catherine Marks – engineer, mixing
  • Dowell Gandy – engineer assistant
  • Paul Blakemore – mastering
  • Christopher Leckie – design
  • Mike Dempsey – photography

Track listing:

  1. Capital Karma – Andy Hull, Danny Parker
  2. The Way – Andy Hull
  3. Quietly – Andy Hull
  4. Letting Go – Andy Hull, Jamie Martens, Robert McDowell
  5. Lose You Again – Andy Hull, Dan Wilson
  6. Rear View – Andy Hull

The Baseball Project: Grand Salami Time

On June 30, 2023, “Omnivore” label released “Grand Salami Time!”, the fourth Baseball Project (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2022, at “Fidelitorium Recordings” in Kernersville, North Carolina, and was produced by Mitch Easter, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Mike Mills, Linda Pitmon and Steve Wynn.

Personnel:

  • Peter Buck – guitar
  • Scott McCaughey – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Steve Wynn – lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Mike Mills – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Linda Pitmon – drums, percussion
  • Steve Berlin – baritone saxophone
  • Mitch Easter – guitar, recording, mixing
  • Stephen McCarthy – lap steel guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Wynn, except where noted.

  1. Grand Salami Time – Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey
  2. The Yips
  3. Screwball – Scott McCaughey
  4. Uncle Charlie – Peter Buck, Steve Wynn
  5. Journeyman – Peter Buck, Steve Wynn
  6. Erasable Man – Scott McCaughey
  7. New Oh in Town – Scott McCaughey
  8. Disco Demolition
  9. Stuff – Mike Mills
  10. The All or Nothings – Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey
  11. That’s Living
  12. 64 and 64 – Scott McCaughey
  13. Having Fun
  14. Fantasy Baseball Widow
  15. The Voice of Baseball – Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey

Snail Mail: Valentine

On November 5, 2021, “Matador” label released “Valentine”, the second Snail Mail studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Brad Cook’s Studio” in Durham, North Carolina, and was produced by Brad Cook and Lindsey Jordan.

Personnel:

  • Lindsey Jordan – vocals, guitars
  • Alex Farrar – keyboards
  • Alex Bass – bass
  • Ray Brown – drums
  • Katie Crutchfield — backing vocals
  • Adrian Pintea – violin
  • Anna Bishop – violin
  • Ellen Riccio – violin
  • Jeannette Jang – violin
  • Meredith Riley – violin
  • Treesa Gold – violin
  • Jocelyn Smith – viola
  • Kim Ryan – viola
  • Liz Stahr – viola
  • Kaitlin Grady – cello
  • Stephanie Barrett – cello
  • Alex Farrar — engineer, mixing
  • Tina Tyrell – photography
  • Alexa Lanza – styling

Track listing:

All tracks by Lindsey Jordan.

  1. Valentine
  2. Ben Franklin
  3. Headlock
  4. Light Blue
  5. Forever (Sailing)
  6. Madonna
  7. c. et al.
  8. Glory
  9. Automate
  10. Mia

Gin Blossoms: Mixed Reality

On June 15, 2018, “Cleopatra Records” label released “Mixed Reality”, the sixth Gin Blossoms studio album. It was recorded 2017 – 2018, at “Drive-In Studios” in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was produced by Don Dixon.

Personnel:

  • Robin Wilson – lead vocals
  • Jesse Valenzuela – lead and backing vocals, rhythm and lead guitar
  • Scott “Scotty” Johnson – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Bill Leen – bass guitar
  • Scott Hessel – drums, percussion
  • Mitch Easter – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Robin Wilson, except where noted.

  1. Break
  2. Face the Dark
  3. New Mexico Trouble – Scott Johnson, Bill Leen
  4. Angels Fly – Jesse Valenzuela, Danny Wilde
  5. Here Again – Jesse Valenzuela, Danny Wilde
  6. Still Some Room in Heaven – Scott Johnson, Bill Leen
  7. Miranda Chicago – Bill Leen
  8. Girl on the Side – Scott Johnson, Kira Brown
  9. Fortunate Street – Jesse Valenzuela, Danny Wilde
  10. Wonder – Jesse Valenzuela, Danny Wilde
  11. Shadow – Scott Johnson, Robin Wilson
  12. Forever Is This Night
  13. The JFK Shit Show – Scott Johnson, Robin Wilson
  14. The Devil’s Daughter
  15. Mega Pawn King – Bill Leen

Matthew E. White & Lonnie Holley: Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection

On April 9, 2021, “Spacebomb Records” label released “Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection”, album by Matthew E. White and Lonnie Holley. It was recorded in 2020, at “Sound Pure Studios” in Durham, North Carolina, and was produced by Adrian Olsen and Matthew E. White.   

Personnel:

  • Lonnie Holley – vocal, artwork
  • Matthew E. White – overdubbed, editing, post production
  • Alan Parker – guitar, sequencer
  • Daniel Clarke – piano, additional keyboards, synthesizer
  • Devonne Harris – piano, additional keyboards, synthesizer
  • Cameron Ralston – bass, percussion
  • Pinson Chanselle – drums, percussion
  • Giustino Riccio – percussion, congas, synthesizer
  • Brina Jones – electronic drums, percussion
  • Adrian Olsen – engineer, mixing, overdubbed, editing, post production
  • Chris Boerner – engineer
  • Mike Bozzi – mastering
  • Travis Robertson – design
  • David Raccuglia – photography
  • Shawn Brackbill – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Matthew E. White and Lonney Holley.

  1. This Here Jungle of Moderness / Composition 14
  2. Broken Mirror (A Selfie Reflection) / Composition 9
  3. I Cried Space Dust / Composition 12
  4. I’m Not Tripping / Composition 8
  5. Get Up! Come Walk with Me / Composition 7