ZACH RUSSELL WHERE THE FLOWERS MEET THE DEW
Zach Russell studies the duality of music with Where the Flowers Meet the Dew, 10 songs split down the middle in sonic scope. Half earnest and unadorned country, half electric roots rock, quiet moments and a raging spirit combine to form the down-home musings of a back- porch philosopher. (Available Dec. 1.)
DILLON FRANCIS THIS MIXTAPE IS FIRE TOO
Hit-making DJ Dillon Francis pushes listeners to the edge of rhythmic ecstasy on This Mixtape Is Fire TOO, a diverse batch of industrial-grade EDM. Featuring Alesso, Illenium, knock2, and more, relentless beats and quirky samples climb like a pulse, unleashing a torrent of pent- up energy. (Available Dec. 1.)
BREEZE SOUR GRAPES
A frenzied five-piece mixing new- wave rock and electronic punk, Breeze bottles up bitterness and strife on Sour Grapes, featuring nine audio energy drinks with battery acid as the base ingredient. Sometimes raw and feral, other times lush and flowy, romantic frustration is served up ice cold. (Available Dec. 8.)
WILLIE NELSON LONG STORY SHORT: WILLIE NELSON 90 LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Recorded live over two shows at LA’s famed Hollywood Bowl, more than 40 guests helped Willie Nelson celebrate his 90th birthday. From Beck and Billy Strings to Gary Clark Jr. and George Strait, Tom Jones and Tyler Childers, the full extent of his wide influence is clear on each of the album’s 39 tracks. (Available Dec. 15.)