Welcome to This Week on Wax, your weekly spin through the freshest vinyl finds landing in stores.
Whether you’re craving kaleidoscopic psych-rock, theatrical indie, heartfelt songwriting, or pure pop power, this week’s lineup has you covered from first groove to final fade-out.
Tame Impala – Deadbeat
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Kevin Parker returns with Deadbeat, a record that feels both reflective and revolutionary. After years of reshaping what modern psych-pop can sound like, Parker takes a more grounded approach here… blending his signature shimmering synths and lush production with an emotional rawness we’ve only glimpsed before. There are moments of introspection, flashes of classic Tame Impala groove, and a sense that this is an artist looking back at the journey so far while daring himself to find new colours in his sound. It’s dreamy, it’s daring, and it’s pure Tame Impala.
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The Last Dinner Party – From the Pyre
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Following their explosive debut, The Last Dinner Party return with From the Pyre: a record that feels like stepping into a gothic ballroom filled with glitter, chaos, and emotion. The band’s flair for drama is on full display, with grand arrangements, rich harmonies, and lyrics that cut through the glamour with honesty and intensity. It’s a fiery statement from a group who’ve already proven they’re not afraid to push boundaries, and this album shows them leaning even further into their art-rock theatricality. From the Pyre isn’t just an album, it’s an experience.
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Miles Kane – Sunlight in the Shadows
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Sunlight in the Shadows sees Miles Kane embracing a warmer, more soulful side without sacrificing the swagger that has always defined him. There’s a looseness to the record, flashes of Motown groove, touches of classic rock, and heartfelt moments that show a new vulnerability in his writing. Kane’s knack for melody remains sharp, but here it’s paired with a depth that feels earned. It’s the sound of an artist growing comfortable in his skin while still chasing that next great tune.
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Sam Ryder – Heartland
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Sam Ryder brings his powerhouse vocals and unfiltered positivity to Heartland, a record that radiates emotion and uplift. It’s big, bold pop with a human core, an album that swings between anthemic highs and quiet reflection without missing a beat. Ryder’s voice remains the star, soaring across cinematic arrangements that blend classic rock warmth with modern polish. Heartland feels like a statement of intent: emotional, open-hearted, and made to be sung along to at the top of your lungs.
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From Tame Impala’s introspective dreamscapes to The Last Dinner Party’s baroque fireworks, Miles Kane’s golden-hour grooves and Sam Ryder’s shining optimism, this week’s wax drop proves there’s more than one way to light up your turntable. Get listening!
Tame Impala – Deadbeat
Kevin Parker returns with Deadbeat, a record that feels both reflective and revolutionary. After years of reshaping what modern psych-pop can sound like, Parker takes a more grounded approach here… blending his signature shimmering synths and lush production with an emotional rawness we’ve only glimpsed before. There are moments of introspection, flashes of classic Tame Impala groove, and a sense that this is an artist looking back at the journey so far while daring himself to find new colours in his sound. It’s dreamy, it’s daring, and it’s pure Tame Impala.
SHOP NOW
The Last Dinner Party – From the Pyre
Following their explosive debut, The Last Dinner Party return with From the Pyre: a record that feels like stepping into a gothic ballroom filled with glitter, chaos, and emotion. The band’s flair for drama is on full display, with grand arrangements, rich harmonies, and lyrics that cut through the glamour with honesty and intensity. It’s a fiery statement from a group who’ve already proven they’re not afraid to push boundaries, and this album shows them leaning even further into their art-rock theatricality. From the Pyre isn’t just an album, it’s an experience.
SHOP NOW
Miles Kane – Sunlight in the Shadows
Sunlight in the Shadows sees Miles Kane embracing a warmer, more soulful side without sacrificing the swagger that has always defined him. There’s a looseness to the record, flashes of Motown groove, touches of classic rock, and heartfelt moments that show a new vulnerability in his writing. Kane’s knack for melody remains sharp, but here it’s paired with a depth that feels earned. It’s the sound of an artist growing comfortable in his skin while still chasing that next great tune.
SHOP NOW
Sam Ryder – Heartland
Sam Ryder brings his powerhouse vocals and unfiltered positivity to Heartland, a record that radiates emotion and uplift. It’s big, bold pop with a human core, an album that swings between anthemic highs and quiet reflection without missing a beat. Ryder’s voice remains the star, soaring across cinematic arrangements that blend classic rock warmth with modern polish. Heartland feels like a statement of intent: emotional, open-hearted, and made to be sung along to at the top of your lungs.
SHOP NOW
From Tame Impala’s introspective dreamscapes to The Last Dinner Party’s baroque fireworks, Miles Kane’s golden-hour grooves and Sam Ryder’s shining optimism, this week’s wax drop proves there’s more than one way to light up your turntable. Get listening!
