Tomorrow is the third Saturday in April, which means that independent record stores across the world will face an influx of limited-edition vinyl, avid fans, and rabid audiophiles. With myriad releases hitting shelves, we’ve provided you with some of our most anticipated picks to make Saturday’s shopping (relatively) quick and painless.
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50 Unheralded Albums from 2011
In just one more trip around the sun, another swarm of immensely talented but under-recognized musicians has harnessed its collective talents and discharged its creations into the void. This list is but one fraction of those dedicated individuals who caught our ears with some serious jams.
Bill McMullen: Pop Designer and Illustrator
SoHo designer/illustrator Bill McMullen‘s work will catch your eye: bold, clean lines shape modern, hip-hop infused images, drawing clients such as Adidas, the Beastie Boys, and Tony Chan.