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Liz Lawrence

Vespers

'Vespers' is an album about tragedy. It is the record of a life and death, an act of devotion and reflection. Liz Lawrence wrote these songs in the ashes of disaster. "It is dedicated to my beautiful sister Jessie and her too-short life."

"I wanted someone to be able to say to a friend who is grieving that they should listen to 'Vespers'. I want people to come to this record. I want people to use this record. I want it to have purpose, to give comfort and catharsis "Liz says.

'Vespers' is unvarnished, spare and elegiac, a testament of life and death. "The album is very specifically about my sister and my family's situation, but equally, that is universal".

In wrapping up the harsh demands of life in the plain warmth of love, it is a romantic and frank finale 'Thank God For You', offering some of the comfort and catharsis that she hopes Vespers will offer to others, too.

Liz Lawrence is a British artist, multi- instrumentalist, and producer. Her work has earned praise across radio and press and continues to mark her out as one of the UK's most quietly compelling indie storytellers.

Vespers is the fifth album by Liz Lawrence, following Peanuts, The Avalanche, Pity Party and Bedroom Hero.

TRACK LISTING

1. Mt. Nephin
2. Where Did You Go
3. Black Ulysses
4. Sister
5. Three Legged Dog
6. Yves Blue
7. A Good One
8. Heaven Didn't Need Another Angel
9. May Queen
10. Exploded Into Flowers
11. Birthday Party
12. Thank God For You
13. (coda)

Hiss Golden Messenger

I'm People

The brand-new album from Hiss Golden Messenger and the first release with Chrysalis Records.

'I'm People' is a vivid, deeply human album born from a period of rupture, renewal, and vast American wandering. Written across Bolinas, the North Carolina Piedmont, and a Santa Fe motel room, the record traces the artist's search for clarity through landscapes both external and internal. These songs move through heartbreak, aging, fatherhood, desire, disillusionment, and the hard-won hope that remains after the spirit has been scraped bare. Produced with Josh Kaufman at Dreamland, a decommissioned church outside Woodstock, the album carries the warmth of musicians playing live in a circle, stained-glass light filtering across guitars, drums, and upright bass. Contributions from Bruce Hornsby, Sam Beam, Marcus King, Sara Watkins, Amy Helm, Eric D. Johnson, and members of Dawes enrich a sound world that feels immediate, vulnerable, and fully alive.

"'I'm People' is an intensely human record, and so one that needed to feel immediate, vulnerable, and fully dancing; something you could touch, sing along to, know about, recognize, relate with. I know what the record is to me and I bet it's not so dissimilar from what it's about to you, at least in the broad strokes: The heartbreak and exhilaration, the absolute black comedy of being a person on this razor's edge that is America circa 2025. What other choice do we have than to be hopeful?" - MC Taylor on 'I'm People'.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: If you don't know Hiss Golden Messenger's music, it's easy to describe it as 'acoustic' and a little less accurate but probably still ok to call it 'country' on the whole, until 'I'm People' that is. This is easily the most straight down the line upbeat country album I've heard from him, and it's a stunner. Proper uplifting slide guitar, big acoustic strings and soaring violins, presenting a finished product that is unequivocally both rootin' and tootin'.

TRACK LISTING

1. In The Middle Of It
2. Who You Gonna Run To?
3. Shaky Eyes
4. Mercy Avenue
5. I'm People
6. Seneca (Time Is A Mother, Baby)
7. Last Orders
8. Gabriel
9. Heavy World
10. Alright And Then Some
11. Spirit Cat
12. Depends On The River

Laura Marling

Live At Albert Hall Manchester (RSD26 EDITION)

THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2026 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

This release captures the full live recordings from Laura Marling’s special two-night-only performances at the Albert Hall in Manchester. The shows were uniquely structured, with the first half featuring Laura performing solo with just her acoustic guitar, delivering intimate renditions of some of her classic songs. The second half showcased a more expansive sound, as she was joined by a four-piece string quartet and a choir to perform her latest album, Patterns in Repeat, in its entirety.

The album will be released as a double LP, marking the first time these live recordings have ever been made available on a physical format. This release is particularly significant as it not only includes beloved tracks from Marling’s earlier catalogue but also offers a powerful, live reinterpretation of her newest work—an album deeply personal and centered around her experience of motherhood.

The combination of the unique live setting, the rare arrangements, and the emotional weight of the new material provides a compelling reason for the release, serving both as a document of a special musical event and a celebration of a pivotal chapter in Marling’s artistic journey.

Nadia Reid

Nadia Reid With NZ Trio Live At Old St Paul's (RSD26 EDITION)

THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2026 EXCLUSIVE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE INSTORE ON SATURDAY APRIL 18TH ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

IF THERE ARE ANY REMAINING COPIES THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT 8PM (BST) ON MONDAY APRIL 20th).


This album comprises of a number of tracks recorded live at Old St Paul's in Wellington, New Zealand with NZ Trio, a chamber music trio based in NZ. Nadia sang an incredible array of her catalogue, including a song that has been released this year alongside her new album Enter Now Brightness, accompanied by a beautiful classical string arrangement. All of the tracks on the album have never been released before, digitally or physically, making it not only Nadia's first ever live album, but also first live album with new live arrangements!

Two of the tracks on the album include beautiful covers, one from Mazzy Star and another from New Zealand based Mahinārangi Tocker.

The release will be accompanied by three extra special shows in London, Bristol and Manchester, with a string duo to accompany the tracks on the album.

The record will include a gorgeous Blue Denim vinyl, printed inner sleeve with words from Nadia and a QR insert to download the tracks!

The record will include a gorgeous Blue Denim vinyl, printed inner sleeve with words from Nadia and a QR insert to download the tracks!


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