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News / May 21, 2026

This Week on Wax: Dimmu Borgir, Maisie Peters and more...

Welcome to This Week on Wax, where this week’s new arrivals bring together theatrical warmth, black metal grandeur, heartfelt pop songwriting, and indie energy built for repeat spins.

Whether you want something uplifting, intense, or deeply personal, there is plenty here worth clearing shelf space for.



Dimmu Borgir - Grand Serpent Rising

Dimmu Borgir unleash Grand Serpent Rising, a towering and cinematic black metal release that leans fully into the band’s taste for scale and drama. Thunderous riffs collide with orchestral arrangements and haunting atmosphere, creating a record that feels vast and uncompromising. It is dark, theatrical, and exactly the kind of immersive experience metal fans crave on vinyl.

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Maisie Peters - Florescence

Maisie Peters continues her rise with Florescence, a sharp and emotionally detailed collection that captures her gift for turning everyday feelings into irresistible pop storytelling. There is wit, vulnerability, and plenty of melodic sparkle throughout, making the album feel deeply personal while still full of big singalong moments. It is confident, heartfelt, and impossible not to connect with.

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Bleachers - Everyone for 10 Minutes

Bleachers return with Everyone for 10 Minutes, a record drenched in nostalgia, late-night emotion, and huge heartland pop energy. Jack Antonoff once again blends shimmering production with introspective songwriting, creating songs that feel both intimate and stadium-sized. It is restless, romantic, and built for those moments where music feels bigger than everything else around you.

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Michael Ball - Glow

Michael Ball returns with Glow, a record full of warmth, elegance, and the rich vocal delivery that has made him such a beloved performer. The album balances uplifting moments with reflective balladry, creating something that feels timeless and comforting. It is the kind of release that fills a room rather than demands attention, rewarding listeners with its sincerity and charm.

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From soaring melodies and cinematic darkness to confessional pop and indie catharsis, this week’s wax proves there is always something new to lose yourself in. Which one is getting the first spin?
 

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