Today marks the US release of English newcomer Duffy’s Rockferry. I don’t know what’s going on in the UK right now - maybe something in the water - but they are churning out talented ladies left, right and center. Duffy’s raspy voice takes me back to the hey-day of Motown. I’m sure tons of comparisons will be made with La Winehouse but rest assured, Duffy has a sound that is all her own. Her debut CD, Rockferry drops today and if you’re in NYC it’s your lucky day because she’s doing an acoustic in-store performance at the Virgin Megastore in Union Square. Check here for details on attending the show. Also be sure to befriend her on myspace.

Duffy’s official video for Mercy:

Duffy in the studio:

Check out some of today’s other releases:
Bad Manners, Walking In The Sunshine: The Best of Bad Manners (ska)
Aphex Twin, Classics (electronica)
Motörhead, The Early Years: Bio + Songs + Photo Gallery (rock)
Foxy Brown, Brooklyn’s Don Diva (rap)
Herbie Hancock, Late Night Jazz Favorites (jazz)
Indigo Girls, Rites of Passage (rock)
Iron Maiden, Somewhere Back In Time: The Best of 1980-1989 (rock)

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