July-August Roundup: Hot Wax, Live Legends & Albums of the Year (So Far) 🔥
August is packed with essential new vinyl releases and reissues, from Wet Leg and David Bowie to Paul Weller and David Gilmour.
🔥 New Music Worth Breaking a Sweat For
It’s been a scorcher out there - and not just weather-wise 🌞 August’s new releases are landing thick and fast, with must-hear albums, deluxe reissues, and exclusive offers that are well worth a look. Plus, if you’re a Bruce or Bob fan… we’ve got you covered (of course!)
💿 What’s Spinning Now
First up, Wet Leg have done it again. moisturizer sees the Isle of Wight outfit level up, it’s sharper, cheekier, and somehow even more chaotic than their Grammy-winning debut. Brash guitars, biting wit, and heavy hooks all make it a standout of the summer. On the blues-rock front, Joe Bonamassa’s Breakthrough is an electrifying listen, gritty, emotional and full of blistering fretwork, as you’d expect from the modern master.
David Bowie fans, this month’s centrepiece is I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002,2016) , an enormous CD and vinyl box set that dives deep into his later years. It includes a full Montreux Jazz Festival set from 2002, the final ★ (Blackstar) album, B-sides, rarities and a beautiful book of photos, notes and memorabilia. David Gilmour also delivers with: The Luck and Strange Concerts (on 2CD or 4LP) and a stunning live performance from the Circus Maximus, available on DVD or Blu-ray.
🎯 Collectors & Completists, Take Note
If you’re a collector, the recently reissued Buckingham Nicks album (remastered from the original analog tapes) and Paul Weller’s Find El Dorado are well worth tracking down. Speaking of Weller, everyone who pre-ordered El Dorado from us was automatically entered into a draw to win a signed test pressing. If you missed out, keep an eye on our future exclusives… you never know what’s around the corner.
🎟 Fan Club Perks & Live Show Specials
Bruce Springsteen’s The Ties That Bind fan club members just got an exclusive peek at the full setlist from his barnstorming Milan show, a 27-song knockout that proves The Boss isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Join the club and you’ll be the first to hear about future releases, early access, and insider-only extras.
Meanwhile, Bob Dylan is heading back to the UK, and we’ve secured a limited batch of front block tickets for his opening night at Brighton Centre. You’ll also get a swish sea-view room at the Mercure just 10 minutes from the venue. These packages are super limited, so now’s the time to jump.
🏆 Albums of the Year 2025 (So Far)
As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, we’ve put together our Albums of the Year (So Far) list, a lovingly curated mix of best-sellers, critic favourites and hidden gems that have defined our year in music so far. From Neil Young and Sam Fender to Squid, Little Simz and Mogwai, it’s a stacked lineup that covers every corner of the shop. Has your favourite made the cut? Or is there something brilliant you’ve missed?
🎧 Learn More…
• Wet Leg , moisturizer (CD / LP / Indie exclusives)
• David Bowie , I Can’t Give Everything Away (13CD / 18LP box set)
• David Gilmour , The Luck and Strange Concerts (2CD / 4LP + Live DVD/Blu-ray)
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• Albums of the Year (So Far) → Here!
• Browse all New Releases & Pre-Orders → Here!
🎸 Outro - See you next time!
Whether you’re crate-digging classics, discovering future favourites or plotting your next live show, August at Badlands has something for every kind of fan. Come and have a browse, online or in-store, and don’t forget to sign up to The Ties That Bind for even more music magic.