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After a lackluster new music release date on September 2 – aside from the surprise release by Travi$ Scott – September 9 looks stronger.  The heavyweights of September 9 – Jason Aldean (They Don’t Know) and Bastille (Wild World).  Jacob Whitesides (Why?) and Wilco (Schmilco) shouldn’t be overlooked either.

1. Jason Aldean, They Don’t Know

[Broken Bow]

 Jason Aldean, They Don't Know © Broken Bow

Jason Aldean returns with seventh studio album They Don’t KnowThey Don’t Know follows Aldean’s 2014 LP, Old Boots, New Dirt. Old Boots, New Dirt debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Likely, They Don’t Know should experience similar success to Aldean’s previous album(s).

 

  • Tracks: 15
  • Featured Guests: Kelsea Ballerini
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Lights Come On,” “A Little More Summertime,” “This Plane Don’t Go There,” “In Case You Don’t Remember,” “The Way a Night Should Feel” & “Reason to Love L.A.”

 

 

2. Bastille, Wild World

[Virgin]

Bastille, Wild World © Virgin

British alternative band Bastille returns with sophomore effort, Wild WorldWild World follows up 2013 debut Bad Blood, which featured the hit, “Pompeii.” Bad Blood just missed the top-10 of the Billboard 200, peaking at no. 11.

 

  • Tracks: 19
  • Featured Guests:
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Good Grief,” “Send Them Off!” & “Fake It”

 

 

3. Jacob Whitesides, Why?

[Double U/BMG Rights Management]

Jacob Whitesides, Why? © Double U

Up-and-coming pop singer/songwriter Jacob Whitesides releases his full-length debut album, Why?. The 18-year old musician hails from Nashville, Tennessee.  Interestingly, Why? arrives independently on Whitesides’ own label.

 

  • Tracks: 14
  • Featured Guests: None
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Focus,” “Lovesick,” “Open Book” & “Focus [Rufus Dipper Remix]”

 

 

4. Wilco, Schmilco

[Anti]

Wilco, Schmilco © Anti

Veteran alternative rock band Wilco returns with their 12th studio album, SchmilcoSchmilco follows up 2015 effort Star Wars, which was initially issued for free.  To date, Wilco has one gold certified album (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot).

 

  • Tracks: 12
  • Featured Guests: none
  • Pre-Release Singles: “If I Ever Was a Child,” “Someone to Lose” & “Locator”

 

 

5. M.I.A., AIM

[Interscope]

M.I.A., AIM © Interscope

M.I.A. returns with her fifth studio album, AIM.  AIM is the singer/rapper’s first album in three years (Matangi, 2013). While M.I.A. has no RIAA certified albums, she has earned one multiplatinum solo single, “Paper Planes.”

 

  • Tracks: 17
  • Featured Guests: ZAYN, Dexta Daps & GENER8ION
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Borders,” “Go Off,” “Bird Song (Blaqstarr Remix)” & “Bird Song (Diplo Remix)”

 

 

6. Of Mice & Men, Cold World

[Rise]

Of Mice & Men, Cold World © Rise 

Of Mice & Men returns with its fourth studio album, Cold WorldCold World follows up 2014 effort, Restoring Force.

 

  • Tracks: 13
  • Featured Guests: none
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Real,” “Contagious” & “Pain”

 

7. St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sea of Noise

[RECORDS, LLC]

St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sea of Noise © RECORDS, LLC

Alabama alternative/R&B collective St. Paul & The Broken Bones returns with its sophomore album, Sea of NoiseSea of Noise follows up 2014 debut, Half the City.  Four singles were issued prior to Sea of Noise.

 

  • Tracks: 15
  • Featured Guests: none
  • Pre-Release Singles: “Flow with It (You Got Me Feeling Like),” “Midnight on the Earth,” “All I Ever Wonder” & “Is It Me”

 

Gavin DeGraw, Something Worth Saving © RCA

Also Released: Chely Wright, I Am the Rain [Painted Red Music Group]; Gavin DeGraw, Something Worth Saving [RCA]; Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Skeleton Tree [Bad Seeds Ltd]; Tamela Mann, One Way [Tillymann]; Whiskey Myers, Mud [Wiggy Thump]

Photo Credits: Broken Bow, Virgin, Double U, Interscope, Rise, RECORDS LLC, RCA
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the musical hype

the musical hype aka Brent Faulkner has earned Bachelor and Masters degrees in music (music Education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and a freelance music journalist. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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