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Every Friday, 88Nine music director Erin Wolf and Lilliput Records co-owner Tanner Musgrove tell you about the new albums you can\u2019t miss on a new episode of <\/i>On Vinyl<\/u><\/b><\/a>. Check out their top picks and a list of this week\u2019s other releases, and listen to their full conversation using the player on this page or on the 88Nine airwaves at 1 p.m. every Friday.<\/i><\/p>\n It\u2019s not often we get a solid live concert vinyl, let alone a band\u2019s first-ever non-studio album. Today, we do. The newest Bon Iver release chronicles some tip-top performances from the band in recent years, and each song seamlessly blends into the next, despite being from various stages and moments.<\/p>\n Also out today is the one, the only (the \u201cbass-iest?\u201d) Thundercat, who gets funky once again on his new album, Distracted<\/i>, while also collecting loads of collabs to make for a really fun listen. Besides that, we\u2019ve got Arlo Parks unwinding in the club as she dips into scenes from her hometown of London, her new home of L.A. and even New York. Finally, folkie Joe Pernice treats us to a warm batch of songs that wryly reflect on a life well-lived, however imperfect.<\/p>\n Happy New Music Friday!<\/p>\n Thundercat, <\/b>Distracted<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The funkiest of all cats returns with his latest album, and the anticipation has been bubbling thanks to the lead singles he\u2019s shared. With guest collabs from artists like Tame Impala, Lil\u2019 Yachty and WILLOW, his fifth full-length is bursting with creativity; the collaborative spirit is strong with this one, and he even includes something tender for fans of the late Mac Miller.<\/p>\n Guest producers abound on this album, including Flying Lotus, Kenny Beats and power-pop band The Lemon Twigs. Looking over it all as main producer is Greg Kurstin, known for his work with some of the biggest names in pop (Adele, Paul McCartney, Sia and Beyonc\u00e9, to name a few biggies).<\/p>\n Find Distracted<\/i> released as an indie exclusive with a black smoke effect variant from Brainfeeder Records at your local record store.<\/p>\n Bon Iver, <\/b>VOLUMES: ONE<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n This is a nice little in-between treat for those who enjoyed SABLE, fABLE<\/i> and are waiting for the Eaux Claires music festival this July. The live album doesn\u2019t cover Bon Iver\u2019s previous performances at that festival, but it does encompass live sets from around the same time period. The span of performances you\u2019ll hear run from 2017 to 2023, going from St. Paul and Chicago to Indonesia and Australia.<\/p>\n Notably, this is the first non-studio release from Bon Iver, with Justin Vernon sharing that it showcases the band at their \u201cmost whole\u201d and that \u201cthere\u2019s a warmth and exuberance across the full album, as well as the muscular sound you can really only get at a live show.\u201d<\/p>\n They\u2019re dropping this one on \u201cducky yellow\u201d vinyl via Jagjaguwar, which you can pick up at your local shop.<\/p>\nBest new albums out April 3<\/h3>\n