New Release Info
They say there are over 20,000 new releases every week. Hoodlums is here to help. This page provides resources designed to help you wade through the sea of new music releases that hit the street weekly.
“There’s no good music coming out these days” is never a true statement in our opinion.
Like we said, the releases are endless - and since our main focus is to take care of our customers in the store - unfortunately we don’t have time to list them all for you. However, we can help you find a good information source. If you want to see the stuff we are focusing on, go to our Featured Music page.
The most complete new release lists
Hoodlums recommends using the following sites for CD and Vinyl new release information. They are the sites we refer to when we are helping you in the store:
AllMusic Guide. This is our very favorite place to go to check out all things music. The link is set to the new release page, but if you really want to see it at its best, use the artist discography. For instance: If you hear a Grant Green song you like, and you want to find out which album is the one to attack, this place is the place to do it. From there, you can click through to AllMovie or Allgame.
New Music Tipsheet. The guy behind the Tipsheet, Scott Perry, is a passionate music and movie lover like we are. He goes to seemingly every conference and music event in the country, and he reports it back to you and me every week. Well connected, totally indie, and generally pretty thorough. Check it out.
Please remember, release dates change frequently. Even on the best websites, it is hard to keep up with the changes. If you aren’t sure, please ask a hoodlum near you.
P.S. Although Hoodums does not carry all of the new releases you will see on those sites - we would love to special order whatever you need for you - for no extra cost.
Featured Music Page
Like we said, there are a lot of releases each week… and that means lots of junk along with the gems.
One way to find gems is to go to our Featured Music page. The Featured Music page will be changed monthly to reflect the best of that month’s releases, a listing of all the titles in our store listening posts, and of course, some personal recommendations from the owners and staff.
Have a tremendous day.