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The Impossible Song & Other Songs
by Roddy Woomble
March 21, 2011
The second solo album for the lead singer of the band Idlewild sees his music move a bit further away from the traditional Scottish folk music of his past two releases.
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House of Balloons
by The Weeknd
March 21, 2011
The mixtape by Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye was released as a free download.
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The Constant Pageant
by Trembling Bells
March 21, 2011
The band led by Alex Neilson releases its latest album of British folk rock.
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Alegrias
by Howe Gelb
March 21, 2011
The Giant Sand singer rerecords some of his songs with a flamenco flavor.
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Interplay
by John Foxx
March 21, 2011
John Foxx, the former lead singer of Ultravox, worked with electronic artist Benge (aka Ben Edwards) on his latest album of synth-pop music.
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Hope St.
by Kassidy
March 21, 2011
The debut album for the Scottish alternative folk band was produced by Thomas McNeice (they originally worked with Jim Abbiss).
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The Big Roar
by The Joy Formidable
March 15, 2011
This is the debut full-length album on Atlantic for the Welsh trio and continues to be a cacophony of rock riffs and pop sensibility.
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The Golem
by Black Francis
March 15, 2011
Black Francis performed a live soundtrack for the 1920 German silent film The Golem at the 2008 San Francisco International Film festival. Five hundred copies of the five-disc set (which included the film, as well as live and studio-recorded songs) were released. This stand-alone 18-track album features only the major songs.
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Give the Drummer Some
by Travis Barker
March 15, 2011
The Blink-182 drummer releases his debut solo album, featuring collaborations with RZA, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne and others.
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Cornershop & the Double-O Groove Of
by Cornershop
March 15, 2011
The British indie rock band collaborate with Bubbley Kaur to create a Punjabi folk-tinged new album.
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Michel Poiccard
by The Death Set
March 15, 2011
The Aussie trio fuses punk rock with electronic and hip hop sampling on their second release, featuring collaborations with Diplo and Spankrock.
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Several Shades of Why
by J Mascis
March 15, 2011
With sparse percussion and acoustic instrumentation, the Dinosaur Jr guitarist, singer and songwriter releases a solo album of low-key, unplugged tunes.
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Dancing Backward in High Heels
by New York Dolls
March 15, 2011
The legendary anarchic '70s proto-punk band that began the glam era return with their fifth album of swaggering, sleazy rock 'n roll.
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Last Night on Earth
by Noah and the Whale
March 15, 2011
Bandleader Charles Fink and the rest of the London five-piece release a new album of indie pop with an eccentric, melodic folk flair.
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Endgame
by Rise Against
March 15, 2011
The punk rock quartet from Chicago's sixth studio album reveals a change in sound for the group, with more polished, politically-driven songs and uptempo rhythms.
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Beyond the 4th Door
by Eternal Tapestry
March 15, 2011
This is the latest album for the Portland, Oregon-based band led by Nick Bindeman and Dewey Mahood.
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No Color
by The Dodos
March 15, 2011
The indie folk duo from San Francisco return with a fourth album of psychedelic, atmospheric, genre-bending rock.
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First World Manifesto
by Screeching Weasel
March 15, 2011
With twelve studio albums under their belt, the punk band from Chicago returns with their first release in eleven years.
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How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell
by Bob Geldof
March 15, 2011
The fifth solo album for The Boomtown Rats singer is his first since 2001's Sex, Age & Death.
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Welcome Home Armageddon
by Funeral For A Friend
March 15, 2011
The Welsh rock band's fifth album was produced by Romesh Dodangoda. It is the first full-length album since Gavin Burrough moved from bass to guitar and Richard Boucher joined the band as its new bassist.
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Riot Now!
by Eleventh Dream Day
March 15, 2011
Recorded in just a few days, Chicago's long-standing indie rock band returns with their tenth album of rootsy '90s rock.
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Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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Passive Me Aggressive You
by The Naked and Famous
March 15, 2011
The New Zealand indie electronic band's debut album opened at number one on the New Zealand album chart.
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Darker Handcraft
by Trap Them
March 15, 2011
The third full-length album for the hardcore punk band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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Dolphins
by Mi Ami
March 15, 2011
The first album since the trio became a duo after bassist Jacob Long left the band also sees the band moving from rock to electronic on the four track EP.
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Build with Erosion
by The Berg Sans Nipple
March 15, 2011
The band formed by drummers Shane Aspegren and Lori Sean Berg releases its third album recorded in Paris, France, with Antoine Gaillet.
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Rare Bird Alert
by Steve Martin
March 15, 2011
Comedian Steve Martin with his banjo joins bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers on their first album together after having performed together on A Prairie Home Companion.
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Factorycraft
by Found
March 15, 2011
The Scottish trio that won a Scottish BAFTA for its cybraphon (an interactive "mechanical band in a box") releases its third album.
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Live at the Aragon
by Mastodon
March 15, 2011
The Atlanta-based metal band releases its first live album, which was recorded at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom October 17, 2009.
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Long Live
by Snowblink
March 15, 2011
Self-released two years ago, the debut album for the Toronto-based duo is rereleased by Fire Records.
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Own Side Now
by Caitlin Rose
March 15, 2011
The Nashville singer's follow-up to her 2008 EP Dead Flowers is her full-length debut disc.
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Starting from Nowhere
by Heidecker & Wood
March 15, 2011
This is the debut release for Tim Heidecker and Davin Wood, who work together on the TV show Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
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Oh Land
by Oh Land
March 15, 2011
This is the Danish singer-songwriter's second full-length album.
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Horizontal Structures
by Moritz von Oswald Trio
March 15, 2011
This is the second studio album for the trio that includes Moritz Von Oswald, Max Loderbauer, and Sasu Ripatti.
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Good News
by Withered Hand
March 15, 2011
The Scottish visual artist self-released EPs before catching the attention of producer Kramer and originally released this debut full-length album in the UK in 2009.
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The Most Incredible Thing
by Pet Shop Boys
March 14, 2011
This is the soundtrack for the ballet based on a Hans Christian Anderson story.
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One Nation
by Hype Williams
March 14, 2011
The Berlin-based duo named after the video director releases its second album.
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Bread & Circuses
by The View
March 14, 2011
The latest album for the indie rock band was produced by Youth.
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You Stand Uncertain
by FaltyDL
March 14, 2011
The musician from New York continues to expand his sound on his second full-length album.
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Regifted Light
by Baby Dee
March 14, 2011
The Cleveland-born transgender singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Andrew W.K.
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Light Science
by Wires Under Tension
March 8, 2011
The New York duo of Theo Metz and Christopher Tignor release their debut instrumental album.
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Skins
by Buffalo Tom
March 8, 2011
The first album in four years for the Boston rock band is its first on its own label, Scrawny Records.
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The Bang Years: 1966-1968
by Neil Diamond
March 8, 2011
This compilation contains 23 tracks from his short stint under the Bang Records, where he had such hits as Solitary Man, Kentucky Woman, I'm a Believer, and Red, Red Wine.
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Tirtha
by Vijay Iyer
March 8, 2011
Vijay Iyer collaborates with Prasanna and Nitin Mitta to combine their different styles of music to create this jazz album.
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Reptilians
by Starfucker
March 8, 2011
The Portland, Oregon-based electronic dance band releases its sophomore full-length album.
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Deep Politics
by Grails
March 8, 2011
This is the first album in three years for the Portland, Oregon-based instrumental post-rock quartet.
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Chopped and Screwed
by Micachu & the Shapes
March 8, 2011
The album recorded at King's Place in May 2010 has Micachu collaborating with the London Sinfonietta Orchestra.
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The Excitement of Maybe
by Exene Cervenka
March 8, 2011
Best known as the lead singer of the punk band X, Exene continues evolving her solo music career and in her latest release brings more rock influences to her folk and country style.
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Lights
by Ellie Goulding
March 8, 2011
The first full-length album for the British singer-songwriter debuted as number one on the UK album charts. The US version includes three songs not on the UK release.
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Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]
by Jonny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
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Light After Dark
by Clare Maguire
March 8, 2011
Fraser T. Smith produced the debut album from the British singer who was discovered on MySpace.
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Badlands
by Dirty Beaches
March 8, 2011
This is the latest album for the Canada-based Taiwanese lo-fi indie singer Alex Zhang Hungtai.
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Stronger
by Sara Evans
March 8, 2011
After a five-year hiatus, the country singer returns with her sixth album of twangy pop hits--featured in the film, Country Strong.
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Goodbye Lullaby
by Avril Lavigne
March 8, 2011
A divorce and two-year break left Lavigne with plenty to ponder, and her newest album is one of her most personal and introspective albums to date.
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Lasers
by Lupe Fiasco
March 8, 2011
The Chicago rapper returns with his third album of slick, electronic beats and rhythms, featuring appearances by Skylar Gray and Trey Songz.
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Constant Future
by Parts & Labor
March 8, 2011
The Brooklyn-based band releases another noise-rock album, this time featuring a slightly more pop sound than previous proto-punk efforts.
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Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
by Raekwon
March 8, 2011
The Wu-Tang member’s latest release is long overdue – the fifth solo album from this hip hop legend clearly demonstrates his unique lyrical style.
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Collapse into Now
by R.E.M.
March 8, 2011
R.E.M. returns with their 15th album, mixing up their winning musical recipe of the past with a new approach, featuring guest appearances by Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, and Peaches.
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Smoke Ring for My Halo
by Kurt Vile
March 8, 2011
The fourth full-length from the Philadelphian songwriter showcases his ability to weave stories and strings together with his lyrical craftsmanship – comparable to Tom Petty and Bob Seger – and guitar-playing skills.
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Civilian
by Wye Oak
March 8, 2011
The Baltimore duo, named after Maryland’s state tree, is made up of musicians Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner – a couple of indie rock and folk favorites.
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Relentless, Reckless Forever
by Children of Bodom
March 8, 2011
The Finnish metal band's latest album was produced by Matt Hyde.
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Pedals
by Rival Schools
March 8, 2011
The sophomore album from the New York-based post-hardcore band are back with a more focused, more dynamic, melodious sound.
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Daybreak
by Sierra Hull
March 8, 2011
The second album for the bluegrass singer-songwriter who won the Berklee Presidential scholarship was produced by Union Station's Barry Bales.
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Colour Trip
by Ringo Deathstarr
March 8, 2011
The Texas trio's debut album is dreamy mix of shoegaze, noise pop, and heavily-textured rock, drawing comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
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Daydreams & Nightmares
by Those Dancing Days
March 7, 2011
The second full-length album for the Swedish indie pop band was produced by Patrik Berger.
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Burn Your Town
by The Chapman Family
March 7, 2011
This is the debut album for the English rock quartet who share the same last name.
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EP
by Beth Ditto
March 4, 2011
The Gossip singer releases her solo EP produced by Simian Mobile Disco.
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He Gets Me High
by Dum Dum Girls
March 1, 2011
The second EP for the indie pop band was produced by band member Dee Dee, The Raveonettes' Sune Rose Wagner, and Richard Gottehrer.
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Middle Brother
by Middle Brother
March 1, 2011
Delta Spirit's Matthew Vasquez, Deer Tick's John McCauley, and Dawes' Taylor Goldsmith join up to release their debut album together as Middle Brother.
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Tan Bajo
by Davila 666
March 1, 2011
The second album for the Puerto Rican garage rock band is said to be darker and have more psychedelic touches than its debut release.
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What a Pleasure
by Beach Fossils
March 1, 2011
The EP from the Brooklyn band is a follow-up to its well-received 2008 self-titled debut.
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Alexander
by Alexander
March 1, 2011
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' lead singer, Alex Ebert, releases his debut solo album.
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Hyphenated-Man
by Mike Watt
March 1, 2011
This is the fourth solo album for the singer who cofounded The Minutemen and is currently a bassist for the Stooges.
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My Main Shitstain
by Paris Suit Yourself
March 1, 2011
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Different Gear, Still Speeding
by Beady Eye
March 1, 2011
With frontman Liam Gallagher taking the reins sans brother Noel, the debut of the Steve Lillywhite-produced album combines psychedelic rock with Beatles-sounding Brit-pop that shows remnants of early Oasis in it's sound.
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Matilda
by Stateless
March 1, 2011
The second album for the Leeds, England-based band was produced with Damian Taylor.
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Trash Hit
by Mr. Dream
March 1, 2011
The Brooklyn punk rock band, which includes two music critics, releases its first album.
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Going Out In Style
by Dropkick Murphys
March 1, 2011
The blue-collar Boston punk band's newest release is just in time for St. Patrick's Day--staying true to its Irish roots with its traditional punk-folk anthems.
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The Valley
by Eisley
March 1, 2011
The third album from the indie-rock Texans features some of their most mood-driven music thus far, with dreamy vocals and eclectic arrangements to add dimension to their sound.
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Forever the Sickest Kids
by Forever the Sickest Kids
March 1, 2011
The second part to the Texas-based band's three-part mini-LP collection is self-titled and sticks by their formulaic sound -- catchy pop-punk with plenty of hooks.
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Wounded Rhymes
by Lykke Li
March 1, 2011
Sweden's Lykke Li continues to disarm listeners with her distinctive voice on her second album, keeping in tune with her tough sensuality and pop whimsy.
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Departing
by The Rural Alberta Advantage
March 1, 2011
The Canadian indie rock trio return with their second release of lovelorn, nostalgic, anthem-heavy pop songs.
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Anna Calvi
by Anna Calvi
March 1, 2011
The half-English, half-Italian singer's self-titled debut showcases her sophisticated songwriting abilities -- drawing comparisons to PJ Harvey -- and her musical prowess.
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Long Player Late Bloomer
by Ron Sexsmith
March 1, 2011
The Canadian singer-songwriter of the mid-'80s still achieves cult status success with his new album of silky-voiced, smooth-sounding melodic songs.
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Blessed
by Lucinda Williams
March 1, 2011
The American rock, country, folk and blues singer-songwriter crosses genres and breaks from her traditional songs of heartbreak on her tenth studio offering.
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Lives and Treasure
by Acrylics
March 1, 2011
The duo Acrylics -- comprised of musicians Molly Shea and Jason Klauber -- spent nearly two years working on their debut album, an eclectic mix of synth pop and soft rock.
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Fading Parade
by Papercuts
March 1, 2011
This is the fourth album for the indie project led by Jason Robert Quever.
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100 Lovers
by Devotchka
March 1, 2011
The multi-instrumental Denver four-piece fuse ambient world music with punk rock, pop and folk, continuing to push the genre envelope on their new album -- their first release in four years.
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Boys and Diamonds
by Rainbow Arabia
March 1, 2011
The husband-and-wife duo releases its debut full-length album of African and Middle Eastern-influenced music.
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Baseball Project, Vol. 2: High and Inside
by The Baseball Project
March 1, 2011
The second album from the Baseball Project continues with more baseball-themed songs with guest singers such as Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, Yo La Tengo's Ira Kaplan, Los Lobos' Steve Berlin, The Hold Steady's Craig Finn, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk and John Moen.
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The Majestic Silver Strings
by Buddy Miller
March 1, 2011
Buddy Miller and guitarists Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, and Greg Leisz come together to sing classic country songs and a few originals. Julie Miller, Shawn Colvin, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, and Ann McCrary are some of the guests on the album.
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Live in Marciac
by Brad Mehldau
February 22, 2011
The two-CD and DVD set features the recording of Brad Mehldau at the 2006 Marciac Jazz Festival.
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Bootleg, Vol. 2: From Memphis to Hollywood
by Johnny Cash
February 22, 2011
Volume two of Johnny Cash's unreleased or rare recordings covers the years 1955 through 1969 and includes demos, radio shows, and rehearsal recordings.
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New History Warfare, Vol. 2: Judges
by Colin Stetson
February 22, 2011
The second album from the Polaris prize-nominated saxophonist was recorded solo, live, and in a single take. Stetson employed circular breathing and used approximately two dozen microphones, placing them on the studio walls, throughout his bass saxophone, and on his throat to produce this otherworldly-sounding album.
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Too Beautiful to Work
by The Luyas
February 22, 2011
The indie pop band from Montreal releases its first album on the Dead Oceans label.
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We're New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 22, 2011
Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.
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Asleep on the Floodplain
by Six Organs of Admittance
February 22, 2011
Ben Chasny's psych-folk project releases its seventh album in five years, producing a more playful, atmospheric sound with Ben's trademark twangy, country-folk feel.
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Underneath the Pine
by Toro y Moi
February 22, 2011
With upbeat, experimental pop songs and psychedelic synthesizer sounds, this duo defines their music under the genre of chillwave.
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Banjo or Freakout
by Banjo or Freakout
February 22, 2011
The London-based producer, Alessio Natalizia’s project is dreamy and symphonic, with trip hop style drum beats and chill-out grooves.
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The Magic Place
by Julianna Barwick
February 22, 2011
The Brooklyn-based singer is minimalist in her music, using piano, drums, and her voice to make haunting songs--often drawing comparisons to Enya.
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