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NEW RELEASES 5/13: DARRELL SCOTT’S “Couchville Sessions,” HARDWORKING AMERICANS’ “Rest In Chaos,” the FRUIT BATS’ ‘Absolute Loser,” ODDISEE’S “Odd Tape,” & more!

A small but fierce batch o’new product this week, including masterful songsmith (and friend of Horizon) Darrell Scott’s laid-back homegrown wonder, a raucous all-star sizzler from the Hardworking Americans, some lovely indie-pop from the Fruit Bats and a prime-era Grateful Dead set! Read on… NEW GOODIES: DARRELL SCOTT, Couchville Sessions  (CD/LP) On paper, this is […]

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NEW STUFF, 5/6: GREGORY PORTER, JULIANNA BARWICK & JAYE BARTELL, plus some lovely jazz from the endlessly amazing Carla Bley, a JACK DEJOHNETTE album that features a collaboration with a new generation, and more!

We’re takin’ time out from our GREENVILLE RECORD FAIR/STOREWIDE SALE prep to breakdown the New Release deets, so let’s get movin’.  GREGORY PORTER is following-up a surprise hit with some more jazzy soul, JULIANNA BARWICK has created some gorgeous ambient minimalism and Gene’s heart doth sing at the plethora of jazz and classical stuff we’ve […]

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OUT TODAY, 4/29: AESOP ROCK, THE BO-KEYS, BRIAN ENO, THE JAYHAWKS, a joyful live set by DEL MCCOURY & DAVID GRISMAN, BRITTA PHILLIPS & KYLE CRAFT newness, not to mention a killer LEFTY FRIZZELL reissue!

OUT TODAY, 4/29: AESOP ROCK, THE BO-KEYS, BRIAN ENO, THE JAYHAWKS, a joyful live set by DEL MCCOURY & DAVID GRISMAN, BRITTA PHILLIPS & KYLE CRAFT newness, not to mention a killer LEFTY FRIZZELL reissue!

Horizon becomes eclectic, indeed with this week’s slate of new stuff. Wizardly rapper Aesop Rock is back and badder than ever, X’s John Doe heads out to the desert, the Bo-Keys delve into the past and come up with something new, and Brian Eno combines the pop hooks of his early solo work with that […]

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NEW RELEASES 4/15: STURGILL SIMPSON, THE HONEYCUTTERS, SANTANA, J DILLA, PJ HARVEY, ERIC LINDELL, KEB’ MO’ & more!

NEW RELEASES 4/15: STURGILL SIMPSON, THE HONEYCUTTERS, SANTANA, J DILLA, PJ HARVEY, ERIC LINDELL, KEB’ MO’ & more!

Taking a breather from the pre-Record Store Day madness to fill you in on this week’s new albums by our beloved Honeycutters, the new country savior Sturgill Simpson, a reunited version of the classic Santana lineup, the first new PJ Harvey in five years, and much more! NEW GOODIES: STURGILL SIMPSON, Sailor’s Guide To Earth […]

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OUT TODAY, 4/8: BEN HARPER, HAYES CARLL, BOMBINO & more!

OUT TODAY, 4/8: BEN HARPER, HAYES CARLL, BOMBINO & more!

Holy smokes, there’s a new Ben Harper right dang here, along with a new platter from the mesmerizing guitarist Bombino, the first new Hayes Carll album in FIVE YEARS, and plenty of deep-cut ECM classical and jazz to warm Gene’s heart. Don’t forget that Record Store Day is almost upon us! Check out the details […]

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NEW RELEASES 3/25: BOB MOULD, ERIC BACHMANN, RJD2 & more!

NEW RELEASES 3/25: BOB MOULD, ERIC BACHMANN, RJD2 & more!

This week’s crop of new stuff includes Bob Mould’s stunning new album, some mellow introspective piano pop courtesy of Merge Records & Eric Bachmann, a new RJD2 album that snuck up on us and some Gene-centric jazz and classical goodness. Read on… NEW GOODIES: BOB MOULD, Patch The Sky (CD/LP) Bob Mould, the alternative-rock torchbearer, […]

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OUT TODAY, 3/18/16: DAMIEN JURADO, IGGY POP, CORY HENRY & more!

OUT TODAY, 3/18/16: DAMIEN JURADO, IGGY POP, CORY HENRY & more!

This week in New Release-land, we’ve got a pot-pourri of good stuff in all kindsa genres. Damien Jurado has served up a dreamy slice of modern-day psychedelia, The Bonnevilles bring the dirty duo-blues, and Gene adores the electronic/classical hybrid of Max Richter. Read on…. DAMIEN JURADO, Visions Of Us On The Land (CD/LP/3x LP Deluxe […]

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NEW RELEASES 3/11: KENDRICK LAMAR, BRIAN FALLON, PETE YORN JEFF BUCKLEY & more!

This week, Kendrick Lamar drops a surprise album of genius on us all, former Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon steps out with a solo album, Pete Yorn returns to form, Jeff Buckley speaks to us from beyond and Gene gets a Classical Corner album by Martha Argerich & Daniel Barenboim to play incessantly. It’s all […]

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OUT TODAY: NEW STUFF by LORETTA LYNN, M WARD, FRANK SOLIVAN, RAY LAMONTAGNE & more!!

OUT TODAY: NEW STUFF by LORETTA LYNN, M WARD, FRANK SOLIVAN, RAY LAMONTAGNE & more!!

Horizon welcomes an eclectic slate of new releases this week, as the Queen Of Country, Loretta Lynn unveils her first new album in a decade, Frank Solivan gets out of the Dirty Kitchen, M Ward gives us the bad news, and Robert Pollard is guided by different voices. Read on…. NEW GOODIES   FRANK SOLIVAN, […]

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NEW STUFF OUT 2/26: MOUNT MORIAH, WACO BROS. & a tribute to BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON!

NEW STUFF OUT 2/26: MOUNT MORIAH, WACO BROS. & a tribute to BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON!

This week, Mount Moriah stretches out the increasingly loose definition of  “Americana,” the Waco Bros. keep it gritty. Shooter Jennings goes disco (that is not a joke), we get some tasty Gene-jazz-and classical from Ralph Alessi and Tord Gustavsen, and Willie Nelson spends summertime with Mr. Gershwin. Read on…. NEW GOODIES MOUNT MORIAH, How To Dance (CD/LP) Mount […]

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  • Brad Mehldau Double Hitter Out Now Via Nonesuch!
                  Grammy Award winning jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, Brad Mehldau, has two new albums, After Bach II and Après Fauré, out on Nonesuch Records!   Following 2018’s stunning After Bach, After Bach II continues Mehldau’s […]
  • Kamasi Washington Turns to Dance on Fearless Movement, Out Now!
    Following 2015’s (aptly titled) The Epic and 2018’s Heaven and Earth, the Los Angeles saxophonist, composer, and band leader juggernaut’s Fearless Movement is “a celebration of music, dance, and the ever changing maze of the mind that makes us who we are”. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D202 turntable
    The semi-auto SL-D202 was introduced in 1981 as the replacement of the D2 model. They continued the tradition of employing a high quality direct drive motor and great sounding tone arm. The cue control was moved to the outside of the table for easier access. This turntable has been professionally […]
  • TECHNICS SLD2 TURNTABLE w/ custom paint job
    The semi-auto SL-D2 is the workhorse of the Technics family. Time has proven this model extremely reliable due to its high-quality direct drive motor and tone arm. This unit features a unique (and very handsome) custom paint job and has been professionally inspected, refurbished, lubricated and has […]
  • Yamaha 5-disc Carousel CD Player
    Tons of programming options and 18bit digital conversion (w/ 8 X oversampling)! Heavy duty unit and professionally inspected and refurbished!     […]
  • Thorens MM 008 Pre-amplifier
    Audiophile grade phono pre-amplifier, extremely clean sound and as reliable and well-constructed as they get! High versatility and ease of use: the MM 008 phono preamplifier can be adjusted to match the tonal characteristics of your pick-up cartridge, ranging from an MM setting to three different […]
  • Technics SLDD2 Turntable
    Technics direct drive quality at an affordable price! The great thing about Technics is they made quality affordable tables that were never “cheap”. This semi-auto SL-DD2 is one of the easiest turntables to operate. Simply move the tone arm over to start the record! This turntable has been […]
  • Technics SLD20 Turntable
    The semi-auto SL-D20 was the most popular of the p-mount turntables. They are ultra-reliable and feature a high-quality direct drive motor. This table has been thoroughly tested and is operating at 100%! Has been fitted with a like new audio technical stylus, Plug and play!       […]
  • Onkyo TX SR 876 Receiver
    Modern AV receiver with plenty of inputs and outputs and turntable READY with on-board phono pre-amplifier! Robust power for surround or otherwise at 140 watts PER CHANNEL! 140 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD. THX® Ultra2 Plus certification new THX listening modes for optimized […]
  • Haffler XL 280 Power Amplifier
    Legendary dedicated power amplifier, pure audiophile grade sound (No gain or tone control needed!), and near non-existent self noise! This is one of the very best amplifiers that Hafler made. It offers 145 watts per channel into 8 ohms, and is stable down to 1 ohm, offering 325 watts for short […]
  • Audio Research LS1 Line Stage Amplifier
    No tone adjustment needed, pure sound for the sound purist! The Audio Research LS1 Line Stage Amplifier is designed to accommodate music lovers who exclusively use line-level input sources — digital or analog — for the reproduction and enjoyment of music in their home audio systems. In technology, […]
  • SONY BDP-S580 BLU-RAY PLAYER
    The BDP-S580 has built-in Wi-Fi and the best current lineup of streaming-media services, including Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, Vudu, Slacker, and CinemaNow! […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D30 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D30 is a fantastic direct drive turntable featuring the same sound specifications as the SL-D3 model (Which is usually considerably higher in price) […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D20 TURNTABLE
    This unit has been completely refurbished including lubrication and calibration! Includes vintage Audio Technica cartridge with OEM stylus! […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D3 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D3 is the FULLY AUTOMATIC version of the SL-D2 which is regarded as the workhorse of the Technics family. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D2 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D2 has been considered the workhorse of the Technics line of turntables for decades. […]
  • TECHNICS SL-D1 TURNTABLE
    The Technics SL-D1 turntable is a FULL MANUAL version of the legendary SL-D2, this model has been regarded as a “tank” and “indestructible” among hi-fi enthusiasts for decades. […]
  • SANSUI S2000 SPEAKERS
    The Sansui S2000 speakers have been highly regarded in the hi-fi community for decades and for good reason! […]
  • SAMSUNG BDPS 580 BLU-RAY PLAYER
    Very nice Blu-Ray player, with remote! Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p--also supports standard Blu-ray Disc movies in HD and upscales DVDs to near HD quality. […]
  • RCA 45-EY-2 45rpm TURNTABLE
    The RCA 45-EY-2 is an AC operated 3 tube automatic phonograph with mono amplifier and speaker.  The turntable is a 45 RPM, model RP-190-1, which holds up to twelve 7 inch fine groove records. Uses crystal pickup with medium output voltage. Also uses Qty(1) PM Elliptical 4″ x 6″ speaker. […]
  • NAKAMICHI BX 300 CASSETTE DECK
    The BX-300 incorporates a wealth of original Nakamichi technology such as the Discrete Three Head system, a Direct Drive Asymmetrical, Diffused Resonance Dual Capstan Transport etc. […]
  • NAD 7020E RECEIVER
    This NAD 7020E is an absolutely rock solid receiver, 2x20watts and AM/FM receiver is perfect for bookshelf and medium sized speakers. To those familiar with the NAD 3020E Stereo Amp, this unit employs much of the same technology!       […]
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