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News / Aug 28, 2025

This Week on Wax: Sabrina Carpenter, The Hives and more...

Welcome back to This Week on Wax, your guide to the latest vinyl records and new album releases.

This week Sabrina Carpenter drops her pop-powered project Man’s Best Friend, CMAT brings sharp storytelling with Euro Country, The Hives return with their explosive The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, Bryan Adams leans into soulful rock on Roll With The Punches, and Nova Twins push boundaries with Parasites & Butterflies. Whether you’re into country-pop, mainstream pop, garage rock, classic rock, or genre-bending punk, there’s a must-hear vinyl release for you.

 

Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend



Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter drops Man’s Best Friend, her latest project packed with catchy choruses, sleek production, and the confidence fans love her for. Blending sass and vulnerability, this release is another step in her rise as one of the brightest young pop stars today. Man’s Best Friend is a vinyl record that fans of chart-topping, radio-ready pop will want in their collection.

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The Hives – The Hives Forever Forever The Hives




Swedish rock icons The Hives are back with The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, an album bursting with their trademark garage-rock swagger. Loaded with explosive riffs, frantic energy, and unapologetic attitude, this record is loud, fast, and unfiltered. Vinyl collectors and rock fans alike will find this to be The Hives at their best… raw, chaotic, and fun.

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CMAT – Euro Country



Irish singer-songwriter CMAT returns with Euro Country, a witty and heartfelt record that takes her storytelling to a bigger stage. Mixing country influences with clever pop hooks, CMAT delivers a playful yet deeply personal album. Packed with charm and character, Euro Country confirms her place as one of Ireland’s most distinctive and exciting voices in modern music. A must-have for fans of alternative country-pop on vinyl.

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Bryan Adams – Roll With The Punches




Legendary rocker Bryan Adams unveils Roll With The Punches, blending blues, rock grit, and soulful reflections. Known for his timeless voice and arena-sized anthems, Adams leans into heartfelt storytelling and bluesy textures on this record. Roll With The Punches is proof of his enduring artistry, making it an essential vinyl pick for classic rock fans.

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Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies




Genre-bending duo Nova Twins release Parasites & Butterflies, a bold and electrifying album fusing punk, heavy riffs, and fearless lyricism. Known for pushing boundaries and redefining heavy music, the Nova Twins deliver a powerful record that is as uncompromising as it is innovative. Parasites & Butterflies is a standout vinyl release for fans of punk-rock, alternative, and experimental sounds.

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From CMAT’s witty country-pop to Sabrina Carpenter’s pop hooks, The Hives’ rock chaos, Bryan Adams’ soulful grit, and Nova Twins’ genre-defying power, this week’s new vinyl releases showcase the diversity and creativity of today’s music scene. Whether you’re a collector hunting for the latest records or simply looking for fresh sounds, these albums are ready to take pride of place on your turntable.

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