New music releases from Lush and Gilbert O’Sullivan

Lush co-founder Mark Constantine has curated Best Day of All Time, an ambitious triple-album compilation project. The collection features 34 tracks that reinterpret songs from the 2000s across various genres, including pop, rock, indie, folk, and electronic music. Contributing artists include Teddy Thompson, Eliza Carthy, Beans on Toast, Stealing Sheep, and Essence Martins. Notable reinterpretations include Teddy Thompson’s version of Robyn’s ‘Call Your Girlfriend’.

Veteran Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan has released his 21st studio album, On The Record. The project emphasizes traditional songwriting, focusing on melodic charm and lyrical wit. The album includes the lead single ‘Growing Old Disgracefully’ and a collaboration with Andrea Corr titled ‘Is That You?’. The album was produced with Andy Wright and mixed by Tony Hoffer.