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Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent [EP]
by Homeboy Sandman
May 14, 2013
The fourth EP for the Queens rapper was produced by El RTNC.
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Sing to the Moon
by Laura Mvula
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Birmingham Conservatoire graduate includes influences from gospel, jazz, R&B, and soul music.
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The Weighing of the Heart
by Colleen
May 13, 2013
The first release for French artist Cecile Schott since 2007’s Les Ondes Silencieuses was self-produced.
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Re-Mit
by The Fall
May 13, 2013
This is the 30th studio release for the British post-punk band led by Mark E. Smith.
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LSXX [Last Splash: 20th Anniversary Edition]
by The Breeders
May 13, 2013
The reissue of the second album from Kim Deal's alternative rock band with Tanya Donelly is a three-disc set that includes demos, rare tracks, a BBC session recording, and the 1994 fan club-only live album Stockholm Syndrome.
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Panorama Bar, Vol. 05
by Steffi
May 13, 2013
This is the first official house mix release from the Dutch DJ and producer.
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Silence Yourself
by Savages
May 7, 2013
The debut full-length release for the all-female British post-punk quartet was produced by Johnny Hostile and Rodaidh McDonald.
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MCII
by Mikal Cronin
May 7, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco-based rock singer features K. Dylan Edrich and Ty Segall as guest musicians.
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Nocturnes
by Little Boots
May 7, 2013
The second release for the British electro-pop singer Victoria Hesketh as Little Boots was produced by Tim Goldsworthy with contributions from Andy Butler of Hercules and Love Affair and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco.
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Volume 3
by She & Him
May 7, 2013
Tom Hagerman of Devotchka, Pierre de Reeder of Rilo Kiley, Joey Spampinato of NRBQ, Tilly and the Wall, and Mike Watt are some of the guest musicians on the third release for the indie pop duo of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel.
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Feels Like a New Morning
by The Blow Monkeys
May 7, 2013
This is the third studio release since the British band reunited in 2007.
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Golden
by Lady Antebellum
May 7, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the country trio was produced by Paul Worley.
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Prisoner of Conscious
by Talib Kweli
May 7, 2013
The fifth solo release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Marsha Ambrosius, Busta Rhymes, Curren$y, Melanie Fiona, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Nelly, and Seu Jorge.
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Strange Pleasures
by Still Corners
May 7, 2013
The second release for the London-based indie pop band led by Greg Hughes was influenced by 1980s pop music.
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Golden Age
by Grandchildren
May 7, 2013
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band led by Aleks Martray was produced by Chris Powell and Bill Moriarty.
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Time
by Rod Stewart
May 7, 2013
The first album of original songs written by the British rock singer was inspired after completing and publishing his autobiography in 2012.
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Annie Up
by Pistol Annies
May 7, 2013
The second release for the country trio of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley was produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Chuck Ainlay.
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Mother
by Natalie Maines
May 7, 2013
Co-produced with Ben Harper, the debut solo release for the Dixie Chicks singer is a rock-influenced covers album of songs by such artists as Jeff Buckley, Patty Griffin, Pink Floyd, and The Jayhawks.
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More Than Just a Dream
by Fitz & the Tantrums
May 7, 2013
Produced by Tony Hoffer, the Los Angeles six-piece mixes electronic music elements to its 1960s soul on its second full-length release.
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Hokey Fright
by The Uncluded
May 7, 2013
Kimya Dawson teams up with Aesop Rock to combine their music styles on their debut music project together as The Uncluded.
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White Numbers
by The Bevis Frond
May 7, 2013
This is the second release since the British psychedelic rock band led by Nick Saloman reformed after a seven year hiatus.
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Walking Shadows
by Joshua Redman
May 7, 2013
The saxophonist is backed by producer/pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Brian Blade on this jazz orchestral release.
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Live/Remix
by Portico Quartet
May 7, 2013
The jazz quartet includes live recordings from their 2012 tour and remixes by such artists as Luke Abbot, DJ Luca Lozano, Scratcha DVA, and Will Ward.
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American Kid
by Patty Griffin
May 7, 2013
Co-produced with Craig Ross, the mostly acoustic release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her father, who passed away in 2009.
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The Great Gatsby [Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film]
by Various Artists
May 7, 2013
Overseen by Jay-Z, the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel features original songs from Fergie, Florence and the Machine, Gotye, Jay-Z, Nero, Sia, will.i.am, and The xx. It also includes covers of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black" performed by Beyoncé and Andre 3000; Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" performed by Bryan Ferry; Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" performed by Emeli Sandé; and "U2's "Love IS Blindness" performed by Jack White.
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Edgeland
by Karl Hyde
May 7, 2013
The debut solo album for the Underworld co-founder is less electronic than his partnership with Rick Smith.
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13
by Havoc
May 7, 2013
The third full-length studio solo release for the producer/rapper features guest appearances from Lloyd Banks, Masspike Miles, Royce da 5'9", Styles P, Raekwon, and Twista.
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Monomania
by Deerhunter
May 7, 2013
Produced by Nicolas Vernhes, the sixth release for the Atlanta indie rock band led by Bradford Cox includes two new band members: bassist Josh McKay (taking over from Joshua Fauver) and guitarist Frankie Broyles.
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Chapter II
by Benga
May 6, 2013
The third full-length release for the dubstep producer includes guest appearances from Charli XCX, Kano, P-Money, Autumn Rowe, and Youngman.
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Heart of Nowhere
by Noah and the Whale
May 6, 2013
The fourth release for the folk rock band includes a guest appearance by Anna Calvi.
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Some Say I So I Say Light
by Ghostpoet
May 6, 2013
Co-produced with Richard Formby, the second release for the British electronic artist features guest appearance from Gwilym Gold, Charles Hayward, Dave Okumu, Lucy Rose, and Woodpecker Wooliams.
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Diary
by The D.O.T.
May 6, 2013
This is the second release for the Mike Skinner and The Music's Rob Harvey collaboration.
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The Child of Lov
by The Child of Lov
May 6, 2013
The debut release for the Dutch artist Cole Williams features guest appearances from Damon Albarn and DOOM.
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Love in Arms
by Gabriel Bruce
May 6, 2013
This is the debut solo release for the London singer-songwriter, who previously fronted the art rock band, Loverman.
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Grime 2.0
by Various Artists
May 6, 2013
Joe Muggs collects tracks from emerging and known grime producers such as Wiley and Footsie.
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Life on a Rock
by Kenny Chesney
April 30, 2013
Co-produced with Buddy Cannon, the country singer's latest release includes eight songs written by Chesney and features guest appearances from Elan, Willie Nelson, and The Wailers.
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Tears on Tape
by H.I.M.
April 30, 2013
The eighth full-length studio release for the Finnish alternative rock band was produced by Hiili Hiilesma.
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Head in the Dirt
by Hanni el Khatib
April 30, 2013
The second release for the California singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Sister Faith
by Coliseum
April 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Kentucky noise-rock trio was produced by J. Robbins.
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Denison Witmer
by Denison Witmer
April 30, 2013
The ninth full-length release for the singer-songwriter reflects on his life and influences.
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In Technicolor
by Coma
April 30, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the German techno duo of Marius Bubat and Georg Conrad.
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Broken Down Gentlemen
by Faustus
April 30, 2013
This is the sophomore release for the folk collaboration between Saul Rose, Benji Kirkpatrick, and Paul Sartin.
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The Journey
by Big Country
April 30, 2013
Mark Brzezicki, Bruce Watson, his son Jamie Watson, Derek Forbes, and the Alarm's Mike Peters release the first new album from the Scottish rock band since Stuart Adamson's death.
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Fool Metal Jack
by Os Mutantes
April 30, 2013
The second release since the Brazilian psychedelic band reunited under original guitarist Sergio Dias in 2006, features a different lineup (Ani Cordero and Amy Crawford replaced Dinho Leme and Henrique Peters) than the one seen on 2009's Haih Or Amortecedor.
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Legends Never Die
by R.A. the Rugged Man
April 30, 2013
The first album in nine years for the New York rapper includes guest appearance from Brother Ali, Amalie Bruun, Eamon, Hopsin, Krizz Kaliko, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Sadat X, Tech N9ne, and Vinnie Paz.
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Synesthesia
by Hands
April 30, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-rock quartet that was formed by Geoff Halliday and Ryan Sweeney.
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Supermigration
by Solar Bears
April 30, 2013
The second release for the duo of John Kowalski and Rian Trench includes guest appearances from from Sarah P of Keep Shelly in Athens and Beth Hirsch.
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The Still Life
by Alessi's Ark
April 30, 2013
The third full-length release for Alessi Laurent-Marke was produced by Andy LeMaster.
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The Redeemer
by Dean Blunt
April 30, 2013
This is the official debut solo studio release for the London-based producer who previously was part of the electronic duo, Hype Williams.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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The Hands That Thieve
by Streetlight Manifesto
April 30, 2013
The fifth release for the new Jersey ska-punk band is its first since 2007's Somewhere In The Between.
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The Ways We Separate
by Beacon
April 30, 2013
After two EPs, the Brooklyn duo of Thomas Mullarney and Jacob Gossett releases their debut full-length of R&B-influenced electro-pop.
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Your Turn
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
April 30, 2013
The mostly instrumental second release for Marc Ribot's experimental trio was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
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Cloud Room, Glass Room
by Pan American
April 30, 2013
Mark Nelson leads a band that includes Steven Hess and Bobby Donne on his seventh release for the side project.
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Ready to Die
by Iggy & the Stooges
April 30, 2013
The first studio release since 1973's Raw Power to be credited under Iggy & The Stooges, reunites Iggy Pop with James Williamson, Scott Asheton, and new bassist Mike Watt (Ron Asheton passed away in 2009) for the band's fifth studio album.
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Selfhood
by Sharks
April 30, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the British punk band was produced by Lewis Johns.
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Sub Verses
by Akron/Family
April 30, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release for the experimental trio was produced by Randall Dunn.
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Praxis Makes Perfect
by Neon Neon
April 30, 2013
The life of Italian publisher, Giangiacomo Feltrinelli is the concept behind the second release from Gruff Rhys and Boom Bip.
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To Dust
by Alice Russell
April 30, 2013
The first solo release for the British soul singer since 2008's Pot Of Gold was produced by TM Juke.
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Wake Up
by Youngblood Hawke
April 30, 2013
The debut full-length release for the California indie pop band includes four tracks from their 2012 self-titled EP.
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Perils from the Sea
by Mark Kozelek
April 30, 2013
This is the debut release from the collaboration between Sun Kil Moon's Mark Kozelek and Album Leaf's Jimmy Lavelle.
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Such Hot Blood
by The Airborne Toxic Event
April 30, 2013
The third studio release for the Los Angeles indie rock band was produced by Jacquire King.
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Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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Everybody Loves Sausages
by Melvins
April 30, 2013
The first covers album for the Los Angeles grunge/metal band includes guest appearances from such artists as Mudhoney's Mark Arm, Jello Biafra, Neurosis' Scott Kelly, Melvins Lite, and J.G. Thirlwell.
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Thr!!!er
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
April 30, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the Sacramento dance-punk band was produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
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New History Warfare, Vol. 3: To See More Light
by Colin Stetson
April 30, 2013
The final volume to the saxophonist's New History Warfare series was produced by Ben Frost and features guest vocals Bon Iver's Justin Vernon on four tracks.
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If You Leave
by Daughter
April 30, 2013
The debut full-length release for the London-based trio of Remi Aguilella, Igor Haefeli, and Elena Tonra was produced with Rodhaidh McDonald and Jolyon Vaughan Thomas.
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The Last Spire
by Cathedral
April 30, 2013
This is the final release for the British doom metal band.
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Bigfoot
by Cayucas
April 30, 2013
Produced by Richard Swift, the debut release for the indie pop band led by Zach Yudin was influenced by rock of the 1960s and 70s.
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Jar
by Daylight
April 30, 2013
After four EPs, The Pennsylvania alternative rock releases its debut full-length produced by Will Yip.
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English Little League
by Guided by Voices
April 30, 2013
Robert Pollard continues his prolific release of music with the indie band's fourth album since reuniting in 2012.
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Love Triangles, Hate Squares
by The Computers
April 30, 2013
The second full-length release for the soul-punk British four-piece led by Al Kershaw was recorded in Georgia with producer Mark Neil.
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Authentic
by LL Cool J
April 30, 2013
The actor/rapper's first release in four years features guest appearances from such artists as Travis Barker, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Monica, Tom Morello, Brad Paisley, Seal, Snoop Dogg, Eddie Van Halen, and Charlie Wilson.
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Hubcap Music
by Seasick Steve
April 29, 2013
The fifth release from the blues singer was created on a guitar made from hubcaps.
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We Met At Sea
by The Pigeon Detectives
April 29, 2013
The fourth release for the British indie rock band led by Matt Bowman was produced by Matt Peel.
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Fain
by Wolf People
April 29, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the British folk rock band led by Jack Sharp features guest appearances from Olivia Chaney, Rachel Davies, Nic Kearey, and Jace Lasek.
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Weird Work
by Adventure
April 29, 2013
The third full-length release for the electronic artist Benny Boeldt as Adventure returns to his instrumental 8-bit-inspired style.
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Still Smiling
by Teho Teardo
April 29, 2013
The 12-track release from German musician Blixa Bargeld and Italian composer Teho Teardo took nearly two years, with recording done in Berlin and Rome.
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Time Stays, We Go
by The Veils
April 23, 2013
The fourth release for the London-based New Zealand indie rock band led by Finn Andrews was recorded in Los Angeles.
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A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart
by Bill Ryder-Jones
April 23, 2013
The second solo release for the ex-Coral singer was recorded at his mother's house and produced by James Ford.
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Danish & Blue
by Lilacs & Champagne
April 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the music project from Grails members Alex Hall and Emil Amos includes samples of sounds from Scandinavian porn and b-movies from the 1960s.
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Black on Blonde
by k-os
April 23, 2013
Black Thought, Sebastien Grainger, Corey Hart, Jay Malinowski, Travie McCoy, Sam Roberts, Saukrates, and Shad guests on the double-album release from the Canadian rapper that features rap tracks on one disc and rock songs on the other.
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Junip
by Junip
April 23, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the Swedish indie rock trio.
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Tape Deck Heart
by Frank Turner
April 23, 2013
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rich Costey.
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Blood Speaks
by Smoke Fairies
April 23, 2013
This is the second full-length album of folk and blues music from Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies.
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Wait to Pleasure
by No Joy
April 23, 2013
The second release for the Montreal noise pop trio was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
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Reincarnated
by Snoop Lion
April 23, 2013
Executive produced by Diplo and Major Lazer, the debut release for rapper Snoop Dogg under his new name was influenced by reggae and dancehall.
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#willpower
by will.i.am
April 23, 2013
The fourth solo studio release for the Black Eyed Peas members includes guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, Skylar Grey, Nicole Scherzinger, Eva Simons, and Britney Spears.
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Ultramarine
by Young Galaxy
April 23, 2013
The fourth release for the Canadian pop band was recorded in Sweden with producer Dan Lissvik.
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I Love You
by The Neighbourhood
April 23, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie rock quintet led by Jesse Rutherford.
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Illumination Ritual
by The Appleseed Cast
April 23, 2013
The eight full-length studio release for the Kansas post-rock band introduces guitarist Taylor Holenbeck and drummer Nathan Wilde to the line-up.
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Bankrupt!
by Phoenix
April 23, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the French rock band was co-produced with Philippe Zdar of Cassius.
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...And It Shook Me
by The Postelles
April 23, 2013
The follow-up release to the New York indie rock band's Albert Hammond Jr.-produced self-titled debut.
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Raw Solutions
by Slava
April 23, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Russian-born New York-based electronic artist and producer.
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Love Has Come for You
by Steve Martin
April 23, 2013
Produced by Peter Asher, the third release on the Rounder label for Steve Martin sees the comedian/banjo player teaming up with Edie Brickell on this album of bluegrass music.
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Bye Bye 17
by Har Mar Superstar
April 23, 2013
Sean Tillmann's fifth full-length release was co-produced with Jim Eno and recorded with a full band.
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Wheel
by Laura Stevenson
April 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Kevin McMahon.
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Spirit in the Room
by Tom Jones
April 23, 2013
Tom Jones latest release is a disc of covers of contemporary blues and classic rock songs.
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Fabric 69
by Sandwell District
April 22, 2013
The 30-track techno mix album was curated by Regis, Function, Silent Servant, and Female of the Sandwell District label.
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Save Rock and Roll
by Fall Out Boy
April 16, 2013
Produced by Butch Walker, the fifth full-length studio release from the pop punk band is its first album since the quartet announced an indefinite hiatus in 2009.
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