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Class Clown Spots a UFO
by Guided by Voices
June 12, 2012
The second release in 2012 for the Ohio indie rock band led by Robert Pollard is 21 tracks long.
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Tucson: A Country Rock Opera
by Giant Sand
June 12, 2012
The latest album from the Arizona band led by Howe Gelb is a country rock opera about a man's road trip to escape from his hometown of Tuscon.
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Traps
by Jaill
June 12, 2012
The third album for the indie pop band from Milwaukee (who previously were called Jail) was recorded in the basement of lead singer Vinnie Kircher.
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Mean Sun
by Brasstronaut
June 12, 2012
The Vancouver sextet follow-up to its Polaris Prize-nominated debut adds synths to its jazz-based indie sound.
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Falling Off the Sky
by The dB's
June 12, 2012
This is the first album of new material in 25 years from the power pop quartet and its first with the original members in 30 years.
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The Lion the Beast the Beat
by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
June 12, 2012
The fourth album for the band was produced by Jim Scott and includes several tracks written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
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1991 [EP]
by Azealia Banks
June 12, 2012
The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.
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Punching Bag
by Josh Turner
June 12, 2012
The second album for the county singer-songwriter was prodiced by Frank Rogers.
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Ode to Sentience
by Emily Jane White
June 12, 2012
The third album for the California folk singer was produced by Ross Harris.
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POP ETC
by POP ETC
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the band previously known as the Morning Benders was produced by Andrew Dawson.
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Under the Pale Moon
by Wymond Miles
June 12, 2012
This is the full-length debut from the Fresh and Onlys' guitarist.
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by Ed Sheeran
June 12, 2012
The British singer-songwriter's debut full-length album was produced by Jake Gosling and No ID.
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Clockwork Angels
by Rush
June 12, 2012
The Canadian trio's latest release is a concept album about a young man's journey to fulfill his dreams and was co-produced with Nick Raskulinecz.
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Express Yourself [EP]
by Diplo
June 12, 2012
The six-track EP from the DJ/producer/artist features guest appearances by Nicky Da B, Datsik & Sabi, Flinch & My Name Is Kay, Elephant Man & GTA, Billy The Gent & Long Jawns, and Lazerdisk Party Sex.
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Ruler of the Night
by Magic Trick
June 12, 2012
The latest release from the solo project for Fresh & Onlys' Tim Cohen is his first on the Hardly Art label.
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Pop Tune
by Shonen Knife
June 12, 2012
The Japanese punk band releases its 17th album.
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Safe Travels
by Jukebox the Ghost
June 12, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn-based rock trio was produced by Dan Romer.
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Here We Are
by Citizens
June 12, 2012
The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos.
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Bongo Hotheads
by Jagwa Music
June 12, 2012
Werner Graebner produced this album of Tanzanian electronic Afro-pop called mchiriku.
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Rispah
by The Invisible
June 12, 2012
The death of singer/guitarist Dave Okumu's mother influenced the second full-length release for the London, England-based trio.
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In Our Heads
by Hot Chip
June 12, 2012
The fifth full-length album for the British indie electronic band is its first on the Domino label.
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Visions of Trees
by Visions of Trees
June 11, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the British electronic duo of Sara Atalar and Joni Juden.
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Repercussions
by Robert Hampson
June 11, 2012
The three-track release includes two commissions by Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM) in Paris for a performance the Akousma festival and Espace Mendes France for a performance at The Planetarium in Poitiers, France by the British psychedelic sound artist.
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G is For Deep
by Doseone
June 11, 2012
The latest solo album for Anticon co-founder Adam Drucker is his first official studio release.
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Amanda Mair
by Amanda Mair
June 5, 2012
Philip Ekström of The Mary Onettes produced the debut release for the Swedish singer who was discovered at 15 by Labrador Records.
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He Is #1
by Malawi Mouse Boys
June 5, 2012
This is the debut release for the Malawian band discovered by producer Ian Brennan.
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The Temper Trap
by The Temper Trap
June 5, 2012
The second full-length album from the Australian indie rock band was produced by Tony Hoffer.
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Graceland [25th Anniversary Edition]
by Paul Simon
June 5, 2012
The 25th anniversary release of Paul Simon's Grammy-winning album includes demos, alternative versions of songs, live tracks from the Graceland world tour, and the documentary, "Under African Skies."
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Life Will Write the Words
by The Rocket Summer
June 5, 2012
Bryce Avary wrote, recorded, and produced his fifth album.
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Big Moon Ritual
by The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
June 5, 2012
The debut album for the music project led by the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson features tracks that are over seven minutes long.
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Bear Creek
by Brandi Carlile
June 5, 2012
The fourth studio album from the Washington-state singer-songwriter was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
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All of Us, Together
by Teen Daze
June 5, 2012
This is the debut full-length studio album for the Canadian electronic artist.
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The Industrialist
by Fear Factory
June 5, 2012
The eighth album for the Los Angeles metal band is a concept album produced with Rhys Fulber.
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Celebration Rock
by Japandroids
June 5, 2012
The Canadian garage rock duo's second full-length album includes a cover of The Gun Club's "For the Love of Ivy."
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All Fall Down
by Shawn Colvin
June 5, 2012
The eight studio album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Buddy Miller and features guest appearances by such artists as Jakob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and Alison Krauss.
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Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Your Anger
by River City Extension
June 5, 2012
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LP
by D'Eon
June 5, 2012
Themes of religion are prominent in Chris d'Eon's latest solo album.
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That's Why God Made the Radio
by The Beach Boys
June 5, 2012
The first new album in over 20 years with all of the Beach Boys' original surviving members is produced by Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
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Our Version of Events
by Emeli Sandé
June 5, 2012
This is the debut album for the singer-songwriter who won the Brit's Critic Choice Award for best new artist in 2012.
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Love & Danger
by Kool Keith
June 5, 2012
The latest solo release from the rapper who began his career as a member of the Ultramagnetic MCs.
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Banga
by Patti Smith
June 5, 2012
Patti Smith's first album since 2004's Trampin' features guest appearances by her children Jesse and Jackson, Tom Verlaine, and Jack Petruzzelli.
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WIXIW
by Liars
June 5, 2012
The Liars go more electronic on their sixth album that includes production with Mute Records founder Daniel Miller.
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Lex Hives
by The Hives
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the Swedish garage rock band was self-produced.
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Daybreaker
by Architects
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the British metalcore band includes guest appearances by Jon Green of Deez Nuts, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Drew York of Stray From The Path.
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Americana
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
June 5, 2012
The first release in nine years for Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse is an album of classic American folk songs.
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Live from the Underground
by Big K.R.I.T.
June 5, 2012
The Mississippi-born rapper's debut studio album was delayed from its original release in the fall of 2011 due to legal issues. The 16 track release features guest appearances by such artists as Bun B, B.B. King, Devin the Dude, Melanie Fiona, and Ludacris.
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The Stoned Immaculate
by Curren$y
June 5, 2012
The eighth studio album from the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius, Big K.R.I.T., Estelle, Pharrell, Wale, and Wiz Khalifa.
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The Sailor's Revenge
by Bap Kennedy
June 5, 2012
Mark Knopfler produced the eight solo album for the Northern Ireland singer-songwriter, who previously was in the the band, Energy Orchard.
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Aimlessness
by Dntel
June 5, 2012
The fourth release for Jimmy Tamborello as Dntel includes guest vocals from Will Wiesenfeld (also known as Baths) and Nite Jewel.
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Generals
by The Mynabirds
June 5, 2012
Produced by Richard Swift, the second release for the music project led by Laura Burhenn is said to be both a concept and protest album.
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I Like to Keep Myself in Pain
by Kelly Hogan
June 5, 2012
The first solo album in over 11 years for the Georgia singer includes songs written for her by Andrew Bird, Vic Chesnutt, John Wesley Harding, Robyn Hitchcock, the Mekons' Jon Langford, Stephin Merritt, and M. Ward.
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Freak Puke
by Melvins Lite
June 5, 2012
The Melvins' King Buzzo and Dale Crover team up with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn as Melvins Lite for this release.
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Kin: Songs by Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell
by Rodney Crowell / Mary Karr
June 5, 2012
Produced by Joe Henry, Rodney Crowell and Mary Karr collaboration together features guest appearance by Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Lee Ann Womack, and Chely Wright.
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Endless Flowers
by Crocodiles
June 5, 2012
The third full-length release for the San Diego noise rock band is its first as a five-piece.
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The Dreamer
by Rhett Miller
June 5, 2012
The sixth solo album for the Old 97's frontman sees more country music influences than his previous solo releases.
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Manifest!
by Friends
June 5, 2012
The debut full-length release from the Brooklyn indie pop band led by Samantha Urbani and Lesley Hann.
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Thirty Miles West
by Alan Jackson
June 5, 2012
The 17th studio album for the country singer is once again produced by Keith Stegall and is Jackson's first release on his own label (and distributed by EMI) after leaving Arista Nashville in 2011.
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Big Station
by Alejandro Escovedo
June 5, 2012
Tony Visconti produced and Chuck Prophet co-wrote some of the songs on Alejandro Escovedo's eleventh album.
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Ohnomite
by Oh No
June 5, 2012
The latest solo album for producer/MC Oh No utilizes sound samples from the soundtracks of Rudy Ray Moore's blaxpoitation films.
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Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
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Radlands
by Mystery Jets
June 5, 2012
The British indie rock band's fifth album was recorded in Austin, Texas and was produced by Dan Carey.
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Analog Man
by Joe Walsh
June 5, 2012
Jeff Lynne produced the first solo album in over 20 years from The Eagles' Joe Walsh.
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Heaven
by Pomegranates
June 5, 2012
The fourth album for the Cincinnati indie pop rock band was co-produced with Miguel Urbitztondo.
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United States of Being
by Pujol
June 5, 2012
The debut full-length release from Nashville-based Daniel Pujol was produced by Jeremy Ferguson.
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Medicine Man
by The Bamboos
June 4, 2012
The Australian band returns with its fifth album of funk-inspired music produced by John Castle and featuring guest appearances by Aloe Blacc, Bobby Flynn, Daniel Merriweather, Tim Rogers, and Megan Washington.
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FOE
by Man Without Country
June 4, 2012
The debut full-length for the Welsh duo of Ryan James and Tomas Greenhalf was produced by by Ken Thomas.
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One Day I'm Going To Soar
by Dexys
June 4, 2012
Dexys Midnight Runners returns with the shortened name Dexys for its first studio album in 27 years.
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Magic Hour
by Scissor Sisters
May 29, 2012
The fourth album for the dance band led by Jake Shears includes production by Diplo, Calvin Harris, Dean John Horton, The Neptunes, Stuart Price, and Alex Ridha.
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Anxiety
by Ladyhawke
May 29, 2012
The second full-length album for the New Zealand singer-songwriter Pip Brown was produced Pascal Gabriel.
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Valtari
by Sigur Rós
May 29, 2012
The Icelandic band first studio album in four years is a collection of songs stemming from several uncompleted projects, including the original idea to create s choral album.
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What We Saw from the Cheap Seats
by Regina Spektor
May 29, 2012
The sixth studio album for singer-songwriter Regina Spektor was produced with Mike Elizondo and includes songs she had until now, only sung live.
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Internal Logic
by Grass Widow
May 29, 2012
The second full-length album from trio from San Francisco is its first on their own label.
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Here
by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
May 29, 2012
The second album for the folk rock band led by Alex Ebert was self-produced.
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This is PiL
by Public Image Ltd.
May 29, 2012
This is the first album in 20 years for the band led by the Sex Pistol's John Lydon. The line-up includes Bruce Smith, Lu Edmonds, and Scott Firth.
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Sorry
by White Lung
May 29, 2012
This is the second full-length studio album for the Canadian punk rock group led by Mish Way.
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Heaven
by The Walkmen
May 29, 2012
The seventh album for indie rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
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2:54
by 2:54
May 29, 2012
The debut release from the British sisters Hannah and Colette Thurlow was produced by Rob Ellis.
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Among the Leaves
by Sun Kil Moon
May 29, 2012
The fifth full-length release for Sun Kil Moon contains 17 tracks of music made primarily on a nylon string guitar.
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Hope in Dirt City
by Cadence Weapon
May 29, 2012
The third album for the Canadian rapper who also was named Edmonton's poet laureate in 2009 was self-produced.
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Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
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The Absence
by Melody Gardot
May 29, 2012
Melody Gardot's third studio album was inspired by the music of Argentina, Brazil, and Portugal and was produced by Heitor Pereira.
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The Sister
by Marissa Nadler
May 29, 2012
The latest release for the Boston singer-songwriter is said to be a continuation of her 2010 self-titled album.
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Quarantine
by Laurel Halo
May 29, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn artist showcases her vocals more than her previous ambient electronic EPs.
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Diver
by Lemonade
May 29, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn-based indie dance trio was co-produced by Le Chec.
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Tempest
by Broken Water
May 29, 2012
The second full-length release from the Washington state rock band is its first on the Hardly Art label.
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Into the Lair of the Sun God
by Dawnbringer
May 29, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the metal band led by Chris Black was produced by Sanford Parker.
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Island Fire
by Gemma Ray
May 29, 2012
The fourth album for the British pop singer was written while she was sidelined in Australia by Icelandic ash in 2010.
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Everybody's Got It Easy But Me
by The Intelligence
May 29, 2012
The eighth studio release for the indie rock band led by Lars Finberg was recorded in Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Live: Everybody's Talkin'
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
May 29, 2012
The live release from the group comprising Susan Tedeschi's and Derek Trucks' bands includes tracks from their Grammy winning debut together - Revelator - and six covers.
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Unpatterns
by Simian Mobile Disco
May 29, 2012
James Ford and Jas Shaw's third studio album as Simian Mobile Disco is a mix of house and techno electronic music.
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Words & Music by Saint Etienne
by Saint Etienne
May 29, 2012
The British electronic pop trio return after seven years to work with producers Ian Catt, Richard X, and Nick Coler on its eighth studio album.
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By the Horns
by Julia Stone
May 29, 2012
Julia Stone's second solo release was produced by Thomas Bartlett and Patrick Dillett.
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We Rose from Your Bed with the Sun in Our Head [Live]
by Swans
May 29, 2012
Originally released as a limited 1,000 copy run, the live album features recordings from the band's 2010-11 tour for its 2010 release, My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Sky.
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King Tuff
by King Tuff
May 28, 2012
The second release for King Tuff was produced by Bobby Harlow and is his first on the Sub Pop label.
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Burning Boy
by Joe McKee
May 25, 2012
This is the debut solo release for the former Snowman singer.
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No One Knows What Happens Next
by Hallelujah the Hills
May 22, 2012
The third release from the Boston rock band was funded through Kickstarter and features guest appearances by Marissa Nadler and Mike Fiore of Faces On Film.
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Sonnymoon
by Sonnymoon
May 22, 2012
The debut solo release for the Boston duo of Anna Wise and Dane Orr blend the elements of electronic, jazz, R&B, and soul music together.
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Apocalyptic Love
by Slash
May 22, 2012
The second solo album from Slash features Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge on vocals and was produced by Eric Valentine.
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Silfra
by Hauschka
May 22, 2012
American violinist Hilary Hahn improvised tracks with Hauschka (German pianist Volker Bertelmann) on this release recorded in Iceland.
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Passage
by Exitmusic
May 22, 2012
The full-length debut release for the Brooklyn indie band led by the married duo Devon Church and Aleksa Palladino continues the atmospheric and emotional sound from their 2011 EP, From Silence.
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