Welcome back to This Week on Wax, your weekly excuse to ignore your bank account and clear some serious space on your record shelves.
This week’s batch of new arrivals is a total blockbuster for collectors across every genre. We have got pop royalty reinventing herself under a brand-new moniker, a diary-like indie masterpiece, UK indie-rock anthems built for big stages, a monumental thrash metal return a decade in the making, and a brilliant dose of post-punk history.
Grab a coffee, settle in, and let us dive into the records you need to be taking home this weekend.
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Miley - Bass Persuades
Following up her universally acclaimed sophomore pop victory, Miley Cyrus drops the surname and steps forward simply as Miley for her bold tenth studio album, Bass Persuades. It is a striking, gritty evolution that pairs her signature raw vocals with heavy basslines and distorted electric guitars.
The album captures every facet of chaotic reflection, moving from high-energy stompers to moody ballads. Highlighted by the thrashing title track and an incredible, unexpected collaboration with NYC art-punk outfit Model/Actriz on 'Different Religion', the record sounds absolutely electric when spun on a turntable. It is an uncompromising step into a mature era that demands to be played loud.
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beabadoobee - Pylon
If you are looking for an album to sink into on a quiet evening, beabadoobee’s fourth studio record, Pylon, is an absolute essential pickup. Written as a collection of intimate diary entries she never thought she’d share, the album captures the bittersweet noise of navigating love, spite, and growth.
Sonically, the record floats between nostalgic 90s bedroom acoustics, fuzzy alt-rock guitars, and sweeping string flourishes. Lead single 'Sun Has Set' highlights her sharp lyrical wit, while the title track brings a gorgeous, cinematic depth to her signature sound. Spun on physical vinyl, the analogue warmth makes every whispered lyric and distorted chord feel like she's playing a private show right in your room.
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Corella - A Beautiful World to Lose
Manchester’s own Corella are back with their highly anticipated second studio record, A Beautiful World to Lose, and it is a massive victory lap for the breakout indie quartet. Building on their reputation for infectious, festival-ready songwriting, the band has crafted a project loaded with soaring choruses and sun-soaked guitar hooks.
Lead single 'Simple Life' sets the tone, acting as a euphoric reminder to slow down and appreciate the small moments amidst modern chaos. The production is crisp, punchy, and rhythmically rich, balancing nostalgic mid-2000s indie energy with a polished, modern finish. It is an endlessly replayable album custom-built for high-volume turntable listening. You can also see meet the band and hear it live at our Birmingham signing. Head to hmvlive for more.
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Anthrax - Cursum Perficio
Thrash metal purists, clear some space on your shelves. Legendary metal titans Anthrax return with Cursum Perficio, their first new studio album in a decade. Recorded across sessions at Studio 606, the long-awaited record strips away any unnecessary polish in favour of brutal, riff-centric sludge and unrelenting speed.
Guitarist Scott Ian has already hailed standout track 'The Edge of Perfection' as one of the finest moments in the band's history, alongside blistering singles like 'It's for the Kids' and 'Everybody's Got a Plan'. The double-LP pressing sounds enormous, capturing every bone-crushing kick drum and razor-sharp guitar solo with incredible analogue punch. It is a dark, triumphant return for one of heavy music’s greatest institutions.
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Echo & the Bunnymen - Apples for Isaac
Rounding out this week's stellar lineup are Liverpool post-punk icons Echo & the Bunnymen with their brand-new studio album, Apples for Isaac. Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant return to deliver the precise blend of psychedelic gloom, sweeping orchestral arrangements, and soaring melodies that defined their sound.
McCulloch’s unmistakable croon cuts through dense layers of shimmering guitars and driving basslines, weaving tales of mystery, memory, and longing. It is a cinematic, atmospheric listening experience that honors their rich legacy while feeling completely vital in the modern era. Spun on a turntable, it provides the exact moody depth that vinyl purists live for.
