We are now into April and the releases are still coming fast and furious.  There is a little something for everyone today and I am sure you will find something you like.  We have pop, rock, metal, country, alternative, christian, classical, techno…basically the whole gamut of genres.  My interests are focused on the ones highlighted in Blue.

•   Michelle Branch – Hopeless Romantic – (Verve Label Group):  Michelle Branch??  Am I reading that correctly?  It has been over 14 years since she has had a full length solo album.  She had an E.P. in 2010, but not since 2003 has she had a full length studio album.  This one definitely has me intrigued.  I can’t wait to hear what she has to offer.

•   Deep Purple – InFinite – (Earmusic):  Deep Purple just keep on going after almost 50 years.  This is their twentieth studio release and quite possibly their last “Big” tour, whatever that means.  I think the band members currently (after many iterations) is Ian Paice, Roger Glover, Ian Gillan, Steve Morse and Don Alrey.  Looking forward to this release after hearing some great things about the album.

•   Pentatonix – PTX, Vol. IV – Classics – (RCA Records):  Pentatonix are a guilty pleasure.  I am embarrassed to say I like them as they bring nothing new to the table and seldom if any original material, but I do enjoy their vocals and that is the only reason to like them.  When I am in those moods where I don’t need anything too heavy, I go here. Which actually isn’t that often, but does happen.

•   Mike + The Mechanics – Let Me Fly – (BMG):  The last one that peaks my interest for an early listen is Mike + The Mechanics.  This release was a total surprise as I didn’t know they were still together and releasing albums.  Add even more to my surprise and this is their 9th album. I didn’t know they put anything out since 1991.  I will give it a listen.

•   The Chainsmokers – Memories…Do Not Open – (Disruptor Records)
•   Bethel Music – Starlight (Live) – (Bethel Music)
•   Deez Nuts – Binge & Purgatory – (Century Media Records)
•   Falling in Reverse – Coming Home – (Epitaph)
•   Harlott – Extinction – (Metal Blade Records)
•   Father John Misty – Pure Comedy – (Sub Pop Records)
•   Royal Thunder – Wick – (Spinefarm Records)
•   Brian May & Kerry Ellis – Golden Days – (Duck Productions)
•   The New Pornographers – Whiteout Conditions – (New P’s LLC)
•   Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer – Bach Trios – (Nonesuch Records)
•   The Whiskey Gentry – Dead Ringer – (Pitch-A-Tent)
•   Kevin Eubanks – East West Time Line – (Mack Avenue Records II)
•   Joey Bada$$ – All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ – (Pop Era / Cinematic Music Group)
•   The Maine – Lovely Little Lonely – (8123)
•   Cold War Kids – La Divine – (CWKTWO Corp)
•   Tech N9ne Collabos – Dominion – (Strange Music, Inc.)
•   Joey Feek – If Not For You – (Gaither Music Group)