The Spin 4-14-22

The world’s favorite masked Canadian Country crooner, Orville Peck, returns with an album aiming directly at the charts and big-time mainstream appeal. Jack White returns with the first of two albums he’ll release this year. Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and Silk Sonic all score GRAMMY gold, and Bad Bunny and Mac Miller continue to be very popular. Find out which music and music-related releases are the most popular, which are the most expensive, and which are coming your way, plus listen to our curated Spotify playlist in this latest installment of The Spin.

Best New Music Releases This Week

Wet Leg Wet Leg Exclusive Limited LP + Bonus 7″ Vinyl Clear

It’s Wet Leg’s world now, and we’re all just paying rent. After generating massive amounts of excitement with singles “Chaise Lounge,” “Wet Dream,” and “Ur Mum,” Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers live up to the hype and more with their debut album, Wet Leg. Catch them at dates worldwide and Lollapalooza in Chicago this August. 

Orville Peck Bronco 2xLP Vinyl Black

The masked cowboy is back with his second album, Bronco. The album comes after Orville Peck released a series of one-off singles, including a collaboration with Trixie Mattel for a cover of Johhny Cash and June Carter Cash’s “Jackson.” Digging deep and delivering some of the best music of his career, Orville Peck makes it clear that Country Music is still a vital and inclusive modern genre. If you haven’t listened to this Canadian singer yet, now is the perfect time to get lost in his soulful croon.

Best Grammy Awards Winners

Doja Cat Planet Her 2XLP Vinyl Black

Doja Cat and SZA took home the GRAMMY for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Kiss Me More” off Doja’s album, Planet Her. This was her first-ever GRAMMY win, besting some formidable duos, including Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber and benny blanco, and BTS and Coldplay. Hopefully, this win means Doja will stop with her retirement talk.

Olivia Rodrigo Sour Urban Outfitters Exclusive LP Vinyl Opaque Purple

Olivia Rodrigo was nominated for seven GRAMMY Awards this year. The first-time nominee took home three awards: Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album for her album Sour, and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song “drivers license.” Rodrigo edged some established stars, including Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande to collect her awards. All this success and only 18 years old. The future looks anything but sour for this pop star. 

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak) An Evening With Silk Sonic Target Exclusive LP Vinyl Black

The feel-good R&B nostalgia trip that Silk Sonic has grooved into has translated into the perfect swing for GRAMMY Awards success for Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Batting a perfect 1000, the duo went four for four on awards night. The song “Leave the Door Open” from An Evening With Silk Sonic won for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song. 

Best Music Releases This Week

Jack White Fear of the Dawn Indie Exclusive LP Vinyl Astronomical Blue

For 25 years, Jack White has been one of music’s most beguiling fabulists, whether as a member of The White Stripes or a solo artist. Fear of the Dawn finds White in full-on creative mode, making some of the most outlandish and unique music of his career. This album offers up just about anything you might want to hear, from guitar squalls to theremins, even a Cab Calloway sample, and Q-Tip from A Tribe Called Quest. If one album of musical experimentation is not enough, White will be releasing another LP later this year. 

Beats by Dr. Dre Flex Wireless Earphones MYMC2LL/A Black

Hear your music loud, clear, and in style with the Beats by Dr. Dre Flex Wireless Earphones. These wireless noise isolating earphones are sweat-resistant, feature long battery life, and are designed to stay securely in your ears no matter what you’re up to. Whether you’re listening to the best new music releases of the week, Dr. Dre’s extensive catalog, or checking out StockX’s The Spin Spotify playlist, these Beats are the perfect combination of function and design.   

Most Expensive Music Product This Week

Bearbrick x The Beatles 100% & 400% Set Black

Originally released in 2006, the Bearbrick x The Beatles 100% and 400% set featured both figures in all-black with “The Beatles” in white on the front and Apple Records’ green apple logo on the back. This was the first of two Fab Four-themed releases that year – the second set featured a group of four 100% Bearbricks in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band-themed outfits. Retail price for the all-black pair was $55, and it recently sold for $504, making it the most expensive music product this week.

Most Popular Products This Week

Mac Miller K.I.D.S. 2XLP Vinyl Red/Blue/Green Swirl

Another week, another Mac Miller album cracks our most popular list. An acronym for “Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit,” K.I.D.S., Miller’s fourth mixtape, was originally released in 2010. Inspired by the 1995 film, Kids, written by Harmony Korine and directed by Larry Clark, dialogue from the movie is sampled throughout the album. This 2xLP pressing presents the album on glorious red, blue, and green vinyl. You can also pick up the K.I.D.S. 10th anniversary pressing on black vinyl to complete your collection. 

Bad Bunny Anniversary Trilogy 3XLP Vinyl Boxset

The Bad Bunny boxset continues to be extremely popular. Released in December 2021, this boxset collects his first three albums, X100PRE, YHLQMDLG, and EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO, all pressed as double LPs. The boxset marks the first time YHLQMDLG and EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO have received the vinyl treatment. Also included is a lithograph of all the albums’ cover art and a QR code for an AI experience. Go ahead and pick up the Bad Bunny boxset; they’ll pair nicely with any Bad Bunny adidas or Crocs collabs.