Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.On August 3, the CDs dropping in the US include a new Arcade Fire album, a collection of DJ remixes of Lady Gaga hits, plus 1980s band Squeeze redoing its hits and 1990s band The Black Crowes recording acoustic versions of its big tracks.
Arcade Fire, The Suburbs
The number one album on Amazon's pop chart, this third album from the indie band, founded by husband and wife, Win Butler and Regine Chassagne, was co-produced by Markus Dravs (Brian Eno, Bjork). The collection of 16 tracks on Merge Records features the dreamy lyrical music of the seven-piece act hailing from Montreal. On August 5, the act's Madison Square Garden concert will be streamed live on YouTube and Vevo at 10 pm EST, directed by film director Terry Gilliam ( Brazil, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus). http://www.arcadefire.com
Lady Gaga, Lady Gaga: The Remix
The number one album on Amazon's dance chart, this 10-track collection of remixes by Stuart Price, Passion Pit, Richard Vission, and more hot DJs highlights their signature spin on Lady Gaga's hits from The Fame and The Fame Monster. Includes "Paparazzi," "Telephone," "Bad Romance," and Beyonce's "Alejandro." Plus three songs from the live EP The Cherrytree Sessions - "Poker Face," "Just Dance" and "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)." Available for the first time in the US on her label with Interscope Records. http://www.ladygaga.com
Los Lobos, Tin Can Trust
Top 40 on Amazon's pop chart, this Grammy-winning blues-rock band from East LA releases its first collection of new material in four years. The 11-track collection on Shout Factory features a couple Spanish-language tracks as well as a Grateful Dead cover song.
http://www.loslobos.org/
Squeeze, Spot the Difference
New versions of 14 of their 1980s hits from the founding members of this British pop rock act made up of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, often referred to as The New Lennon and McCartney. The collection on XOXO Records includes "Coffee in Bed," "Tempted," Another Nail in My Heart" and more. http://www.squeezeofficial.com
RC
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments