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Liminal Soul
by Kedr Livanskiy
October 1, 2021
The third full-length release for the Russian electronic producer features guest appearances from Flaty and Synecdoche Montauk.
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In Heaven
by Strand of Oaks
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length studio release from the Tim Showalter project features contributions from Carl Broemel, James Iha, Bo Koster, Cedric LeMoyne, Scott Moore, and Kevin Ratterman (who also recorded the album).
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Garden of Burning Apparitions
by Full of Hell
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the Maryland metal band was produced by Seth Manchester.
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Modern Fiction
by Ducks Ltd
October 1, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Toronto duo of Tom McGreevy and Evan Lewis features contributions from James Cecil, Aaron Goldstein, Eliza Niemi, and The Beths.
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Half God
by Wiki
October 1, 2021
The third full-length release for New York rapper Wiki features guest appearances from Remy Banks, Duendita, MIKE, Navy Blue, Jesse James Solomon, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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Astro Tough
by audiobooks
October 1, 2021
This is the second full-length release for the London-based duo of David Wrench and Evangeline Ling.
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Moral Hygiene
by Ministry
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length release for the metal band led by Al Jourgensen is the first with new bassist, Paul D'Amour.
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Mod Prog Sic
by Black Dice
October 1, 2021
The first studio release in nine years for the experimental trio was produced by Rusty Santos.
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Wayfinder
by Boy Scouts
October 1, 2021
The second full-length release for the indie project of Taylor Vick was co-produced with Stephen Steinbrink.
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Audio Drag for Ego Slobs
by Gustaf
October 1, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn art-punk band Gustaf was produced by Chris Coady.
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Leaving None But Small Birds
by The Body
October 1, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between The Body and BIG|BRAVE was recorded, produced and mixed by Seth Manchester.
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Protest Songs 1924-2012
by The Specials
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length release for the British trio of Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter features covers of 12 protest songs originally recorded by such artists as Leonard Cohen, Bob Marley, The Staple Singers, Talking Heads, and Frank Zappa.
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Let Me Do One More
by Illuminati Hotties
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Sarah Tudzin project features guest appearances from Buck Meek and Alex Menne.
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Love for Sale
by Tony Bennett
October 1, 2021
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga reunite for an album of Cole Porter songs accompanied by the Brian Newman Quintet with arrangements by Marion Evans & Jorge Callandrelli.
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Delta Estácio Blues
by Juçara Marçal
September 30, 2021
The second full-length solo release for Brazilian singer-songwriter Juçara Marçal was inspired by how Danny Brown created his beats before his lyrics on his 2016 album Atrocity Exhibition.
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Renewal
by Billy Strings
September 24, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings is said to feature elements from heavy metal, jam, psychedelic and rock music.
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New Age Norms, Vol. 3
by Cold War Kids
September 24, 2021
This is third and final volume of the alternative rock band's New Age Norms trilogy.
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Northeast Corridor: Steely Dan Live
by Steely Dan
September 24, 2021
The full-length live release from Steely Dan features live tracks from the band's 2018 east coast tour and is the first without Walter Becker who passed away in 2017.
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Sad and Beautiful World
by Jesse Malin
September 24, 2021
The latest full-length solo release from New Yorker Jesse Malin was produced by Derek Cruz and Geoff Sanoff.
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Wilds
by Andy Shauf
September 24, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was mixed by Jonathan Anderson.
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One Hand on the Steering Wheel the Other Sewing a Garden
by Ada Lea
September 24, 2021
Montreal is the theme of the second full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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Lifeforms
by Angels & Airwaves
September 24, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Tom DeLonge is its first on the Rise label.
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I'll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute to the Velvet Underground & Nico
by Various Artists
September 24, 2021
Courtney Barnett, Matt Berninger of The National, Andrew Bird, Doveman, Fontaines D.C., Bobby Gillespie, Iggy Pop, King Princess, Lucius, Thurston Moore, Angel Olsen, St. Vincent, Michael Stipe, Matt Sweeney, Sharon Van Etten, and Kurt Vile & the Violators cover songs from The Velvet Underground's 1967 debut album with German singer Nico.
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A Beginner's Mind
by Sufjan Stevens
September 24, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine was inspired by such films as All About Eve, Bring It On Again, Night of the Living Dead, Mad Max, Point Break, Silence of the Lambs, and The Thing.
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What We Call Life
by Jordan Rakei
September 24, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the London-based, New Zealand-born artist was influenced by what he learned about himself from therapy.
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Flux
by Poppy
September 24, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the Boston-born artist was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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How Beautiful Life Can Be
by The Lathums
September 24, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by James Skelly and Chris Taylor.
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And Then Life Was Beautiful
by nao
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye, Lianne La Havas, and serpentwithfeet.
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The Sound of Yourself
by Mac McCaughan
September 24, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the Superchunk frontman features contributions from such artists as the Mountain Goats' Matt Douglas, Mary Lattimore, TORRES, Superchunk drummer Jon Wurster and Yo La Tengo.
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Bright Magic
by Public Service Broadcasting
September 24, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the British experimental trio features guest appearances from Andreya Casablanca, Blixa Bargeld, EERA, and Nina Hoss.
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Remember Her Name
by Mickey Guyton
September 24, 2021
The debut full-length release for the country artist features production from Karen Kosowski, Nathan Chapman, David Kalmusky, Jimmy Robbins, Johnny Simmen, Andy Skip, Gavin Slate, and Forest Whitehead.
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In the Meantime
by Alessia Cara
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Jon Levine.
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Established!
by RP Boo
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for the footwork producer features a guest appearance from Afiya.
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Pilgrimage of the Soul
by Mono
September 17, 2021
The 11th full-length studio release for Japanese instrumental experimental rock band Mono was recorded during the summer of 2020.
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Rhinestones
by HTRK
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for Melbourne-based duo HTRK is said to be inspired by "eerie and gothic country music."
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The Roadside [EP]
by Billy Idol
September 17, 2021
This four-track EP from the British rock artist is the first new studio release since 2014's Kings & Queens Of The Underground.
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Eternal Blue
by Spiritbox
September 17, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the Vancouver alt-metal quartet that includes ex-members of Iwrestledabearonce Courtney LaPlante and Michael Stringer as well as Bill Crook and Zev Rose.
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Black Encyclopedia of the Air
by Moor Mother
September 17, 2021
The fifth full-length release for Philadelphia artist features guest appearances from BFLY, Black Quantum Futurism, Brother May, Elucid, Antonia Gabriela, Dudù Kouate, lojii, Maassai, Elaine Mitchener, Nappy Nina, Pink Siifu, Saydah Ruz, Orion Sun, and Yatta.
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Lindsey Buckingham
by Lindsey Buckingham
September 17, 2021
The first full-length solo studio release in 10 years for the Fleetwood Mac guitarist was self-recorded, produced and mixed in his Los Angeles home studio.
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Silence
by Alexis Taylor
September 17, 2021
Silence is one of major themes on the sixth full-length solo release for the Hot Chip frontman.
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From Dreams to Dust
by The Felice Brothers
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for the folk rock band was recorded at a one-room church and was mixed by Mike Mogis.
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Springtime in New York: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 16, 1980-1985
by Bob Dylan
September 17, 2021
The five-disc 16th release from from the singer-songwriter's Bootleg series features 54 previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1980 and 1985.
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Montero
by Lil Nas X
September 17, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Elton John, and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Local Valley
by Jose Gonzalez
September 17, 2021
The Swedish singer-songwriter sings in English, Spanish and Swedish on his fourth full-length studio release.
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Conquering
by Employed to Serve
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for the British metal band led by Justine Jones and Sammy Urwin was produced by Lewis Johns.
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Torn Arteries
by Carcass
September 17, 2021
The seventh full-length studio release for the British death metal trio is its first new release in eight years.
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Going Going Gone
by Mild High Club
September 17, 2021
This the first full-length solo studio release in five years for the Alex Brettin-led project.
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Year of the Horse
by Fucked Up
September 17, 2021
The four-track release from the Canadian hardcore punk band's Zodiac series features Vocals From Julien Baker And Matt Berninger.
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By The Time I Get To Phoenix
by Injury Reserve
September 15, 2021
The latest full-length release from the Arizona alternative rap group is its last with Stepa J. Groggs, who passed away in June 2020 and features a guest appearance from Zelooperz.
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Star-Crossed
by Kacey Musgraves
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian.
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Hey What
by Low
September 10, 2021
The 13th full-length release for the Minnesota indie rock duo (bassist Steve Garrington left the band in 2020) of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker was produced by BJ Burton.
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Parallel Timeline
by Slothrust
September 10, 2021
The fifth full-length release for Boston-based trio Slothrust was produced and mixed by Billy Bush.
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Comfort To Me
by Amyl and the Sniffers
September 10, 2021
The second full-length release for the Australian punk band led by Amy Taylor was produced by Dan Luscombe.
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A Beautiful Revolution, Vol. 2
by Common
September 10, 2021
The 14th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Black Thought, Brittany Howard, Marcus King, Seun Kuti, Jessica Care Moore, Morgan Parker, PJ, and Isaiah Sharkey.
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The Metallica Blacklist
by Various Artists
September 10, 2021
Miley Cyrus, Ghost, Elton John, Juanes, My Morning Jacket, Royal Blood, Darius Rucker, Rina Sawayama, St. Vincent, Chris Stapleton, Corey Taylor, The Neptunes, Volbeat, and Weezer are some of the 53 artists covering songs from Metallica's Black Album.
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American Dreamer [Box Set]
by Laura Nyro
September 10, 2021
The eight LP box set includes seven of Laura Nyro's albums released between 1967-1978, a LP with rare tracks and live recordings as well as a 36-page book.
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Texis
by Sleigh Bells
September 10, 2021
This is the sixth full-length release for the New York-based duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller.
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Faster
by Samantha Fish
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release from the blues-rock guitarist was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and features a guest appearance from Tech N9ne.
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K Bay
by Matthew E. White
September 10, 2021
The first full-length solo release for the indie singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Joseph "JoJo" Clarke.
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Before I Die
by Park Hye Jin
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based South Korean electronic artist was self-produced.
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I've Been Trying to Tell You
by Saint Etienne
September 10, 2021
The 10th full-length release for the British trio of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs was recorded remotely with field recordings and samples from 1997-2001.
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Are U Down?
by Spencer.
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the New York artist features a guest appearance from Becky And The Birds.
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Cool
by Colleen Green
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles indie pop artist was produced by Gordon Raphael.
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God Is Partying
by Andrew W.K.
September 10, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the rock artist was co-produced by Ted Young.
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Back in Love City
by The Vaccines
September 10, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Daniel Ledinsky.
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JOSE
by J Balvin
September 10, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the Colombian reggaeton artist features guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Jhay Cortez, Dua Lipa, Feid, Khalid, Lennox, Ozuna, Sech, Skrillex, Tainy, Tokischa, Myke Towers, Jay Wheeler, Yandel, and Zion.
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Side-Eye NYC (V1.IV) [Live]
by Pat Metheny
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the jazz guitarist features some live tracks from two New York City concerts in 2019 at the Sony Music Hall with Marcus Gilmore and James Francies.
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Dark Matters
by The Stranglers
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length release for the British rock band is the last with keyboardist Dave Greenfield, who passed away from COVID-19 in 2020.
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Antiphonals
by Sarah Davachi
September 10, 2021
the latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Canadian artist was self-produced and mixed.
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Little Eden
by The Bevis Frond
September 10, 2021
This is the latest full-length release for the British rock band led by Nick Saloman.
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The Melodic Blue
by Baby Keem
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and Don Toliver
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Enjoy the View
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
September 10, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Scottish indie rock band is its first without guitarist Michael Palmer, who left in 2019.
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Spanish Model
by Elvis Costello & the Attractions
September 10, 2021
Cami, Nina Diaz, Jorge Drexler,Luis Fonsi, Fuego, Jesse & Joy, Juanes, La Marisoul, Pablo López, Gian Marco, Morat, Fito Páez, Luis Humberto Navejas, Draco Rosa, Raquel Sofía, Francisca Valenzuela, Vega, Sebastián Yatra, and Nicole Zignago sing Spanish versions of songs from Elvis Costello's first album with the Attractions, 1978's This Year's Model.
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A Beautiful Life
by Heartless Bastards
September 10, 2021
The sixth full-length release for the Ohio rock band led by Erika Wennerstrom is its first in six years features contributions from such artists as Andrew Bird, Jesse Chandler, Greggory Clifford, Lauren Gurgiolo, Bo Koster, and David Pulkingham.
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goldilocks x
by Tommy Genesis
September 10, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper was execuitive produced with Lil Rich and features production by Good Times Ahead, Charlie Heat, the Martinez Brothers, and Stelios.
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Dawn
by YEBBA
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter who appeared on songs with Drake, PJ Morton, Mark Ronson, Sam Smith, and Ed Sheeran, features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky and Smino.
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Megabear
by Me Rex
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British band Me Rex features 52 tracks that are made to be listened on shuffle (or using megabear.co.uk or the deck of cards in the vinyl release to help select the track order).
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Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
by Little Simz
September 3, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the British rapper was produced by Inflo and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol.
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Ultra Vivid Lament
by Manic Street Preachers
September 3, 2021
The 14th full-length studio release for the Welsh rock band features guest appearances from Julia Cumming and Mark Lanegan.
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Space 1.8
by Nala Sinephro
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for London-based jazz/ambient artist features guest appearances from Nubya Garcia, Ahnansé and James Mollison.
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Senjutsu
by Iron Maiden
September 3, 2021
The 17th full-length studio release for the British metal band is its first in nearly six years and was produced by Kevin Shirley.
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Certified Lover Boy
by Drake
September 3, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Future, Giveon, JAY-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, Project Pat, Rick Ross, Tems, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, and Young Thug.
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Dawn of Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
September 3, 2021
Lady Gaga's 2020 album Chromatica was remixed by such artists as Arca, A.G. Cook, Coucou Chloe, Jimmy Edgar, Lsdxoxo, Mura Masa, and Planningtorock.
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The Witness
by Suuns
September 3, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Montreal-based quartet was self-recorded and produced with mixing from John Congleton.
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Mirrors
by DJ Seinfeld
September 3, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Swedish electronic producer features a guest appearance from Teira.
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No Taste
by Bad Waitress
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Canadian punk band was produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman.
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Surrounded
by Motorists
September 3, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the Toronto-based trio of Craig Fahner, Jesse Locke, and Matt Learoyd.
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Donda
by Kanye West
August 29, 2021
The 10th full-length release for the rapper was originally announced to be released in July 2020.
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Screen Violence
by Chvrches
August 27, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish synth-pop trio features a guest appearance from Robert Smith.
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How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?
by Big Red Machine
August 27, 2021
The second full-length release for the collaboration between Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner features guest appearances from Fleet Foxes, Lisa Hannigan, Ben Howard, Ilsey, La Force, Anaïs Mitchell, Naeem, Shara Nova, Taylor Swift, This Is The Kit, and Sharon Van Etten.
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Any Shape You Take
by Indigo De Souza
August 27, 2021
The second full-length release for the North Carolina-based indie rock artist was produced with Brad Cook.
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Luminol
by Midwife
August 27, 2021
The six-track release for the Madeline Johnston project features contributions from Dan Barrett, Colin Caulfield, Angel Diaz, Ben Newman, Zachary Cole Smith, and Tucker Theodore.
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Fire
by The Bug
August 27, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for British electronic producer Kevin Martin as The Bug features guest appearances from Daddy Freddy, FFSYTHO, Flowdan, Irah, Logan_olm, Manga Saint Hilare, Moor Mother, Nazamba, and Roger Robinson.
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If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
by Halsey
August 27, 2021
Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the fourth full-length studio release for the alternative pop artist is a concept album about pregnancy and giving birth.
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Other You
by Steve Gunn
August 27, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the indie singer-songwriter was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Rob Schnapf.
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Glow On
by Turnstile
August 27, 2021
The third full-length release for the Baltimore hardcore punk band features a guest appearance from Blood Orange and was recorded with producer Mike Elizondo.
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The Mutt's Nuts
by Chubby and the Gang
August 27, 2021
The second full-length release for the London-based punk band led by Charlie Manning Walker was produced by Fucked Up's Jonah Falco.
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No Sun
by Nite Jewel
August 27, 2021
The latest full-length release for Ramona Gonzalez as Nite Jewel was self-produced.
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You Signed Up for This
by Maisie Peters
August 27, 2021
The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features songs cowritten by such artists as Frances, Steve Mac and Ed Sheeran.
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Lost Futures
by Marisa Anderson
August 27, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Marisa Anderson and William Tyler was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
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