Multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Dan Friel is unrivaled in his capacity to inject blistering noise and energy into ferocious pop songs. A champion and mainstay of the NYC underground, Friel the has played alongside the likes of Lightning Bolt and Black Dice as well collaborated with acclaimed string quartet ETHEL.  Upper Wilds channels Friel's unbreakably ebullient spirit into mountainous rock music dripping with molten fuzz. The trio's exploration of the interstellar expands in parallel to their increasing levels of bombast and precision. Venus synthesizes the experimentation of debut Guitar Module 2017 and the thunder of 2018"s Mars into ten lean chunks of cosmic rock laden with scorching hooks.
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Audioengine A2 Plus
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
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Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Vernon Reid Hoodoo Telemetry
Players Club
October 3, 2025 -
King Princess Girl Violence (Crystal Clear)
section1
September 12, 2025 -
The Subways When I'm With You [2xLP]
Cooking Vinyl
October 17, 2025 -
G Flip Dream Ride
Flipo Music Pty Ltd
September 5, 2025 -
Mariah Carey Here For It All
Gamma.
September 26, 2025 -
SWEET SAVAGE Bang
Earmusic
September 12, 2025 -
Blood Orange Essex Honey [2xLP]
Rca Records
August 29, 2025 -
Robert Plant Saving Grace
Nonesuch
September 26, 2025 -
Alfa Mist Roulette [2xLP]
Sekito
October 3, 2025 -
Grateful Dead Blues For Allah (50th Anniversary)
Grateful Dead Production
September 12, 2025 -
Rob Thomas All Night Days (Knock Wood) (Amazon Exclusive)
Universal Records
September 5, 2025 -
BEAT Live [3xLP]
Inside Out Music
September 26, 2025 -
Mansur Brown Rihla
Amai Records
September 5, 2025 -
Oasis Complete Studio Album Collection [8xLP]
Big Brother Recordings Limited
August 22, 2025