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The Emperor's New Clothes
by Raekwon
July 18, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon features guest appearances by Marsha Ambrosius, Stacy Barthe, Benny The Butcher, Conway the Machine, Carlton Fisk, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Nas, Tommy Nova, and Westside Gunn.
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JACKBOYS 2
by JACKBOYS & Travis Scott
July 13, 2025
The second full-length compilation release from JACKBOYS & Travis Scott includes 17 tracks (20 on the deluxe version) featuring guest appearances by Future, GloRilla, Kodak Black, Playboi Carti, SahBabii, Sheck Wes, SoFaygo, Don Toliver, Tyla, Vybz Kartel, Wallie the Sensei, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
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All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synth Pop 1978-1985
by Various Artists
July 11, 2025
Philip King collects 24 rare tracks of indie and overlooked artists who took advantage of affordable analog synthesizers and new recording methods in the two-disc compilation.
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All Our Knives Are Always Sharp
by Tony Njoku
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from London-based electronic artist Tony Njoku features guest appearances by Gaika, Ghostpoet, Labi Junior, James Massiah, Coby Sey, Space Afrika, and Tricky.
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moisturizer
by Wet Leg
July 11, 2025
The second full-length release from British rock band Wet leg was produced by Dan Carey and mixed by Alan Moulder and Finn Howells
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Let God Sort Em Out
by Clipse
July 11, 2025
The first full-length studio release from rap duo Clipse since 2009's Til the Casket Drops features guest appearances by Ab-Liva, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Nas, Stove God Cooks, The-Dream, Voices of Fire, and Pharrell Williams.
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Utopia
by Gwenno
July 11, 2025
The fourth full-length solo release from The Pipettes' Gwenno is the first sung mostly in English (previous albums were in Cornish and Welsh) and features contributions by H. Hawkline and Cate Le Bon.
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SWAG
by Justin Bieber
July 11, 2025
The surprise release from Justin Bieber features 21 tracks and guest appearances by Eddie Benajamin, Cash Cobain, Dijon, Druski, Gunna, Lil B, and Sexyy Red.
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Loner
by Barry Can't Swim
July 11, 2025
The second full-length release from Scottish DJ/electronic producer Barry Can't Swim features guest appearances by O'Flynn and Séamus.
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My First Album
by Jessica Winter
July 11, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from British alt-pop artist/producer Jessica Winter was self-produced.
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The Fateful Symmetry
by Mark Stewart
July 11, 2025
The final full-length solo release from The Pop Group's Mark Stewart was completed shortly before he passed away in April 2023.
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Tuff Times Never Last
by Kokoroko
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from London-based collective Kokoroko features guest appearances by Azekel, Demae and LULU.
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Trouble
by Gina Birch
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from The Raincoats' Gina Birch was produced by Youth.
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No Sign Of Weakness
by Burna Boy
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Nigerian artist Burna Boy features guest appearances by Mick Jagger, Travis Scott, Shaboozey, and Stromae.
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Adventure
by Half Japanese
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from indie rock band Half Japanese was recorded in London and produced by Jason Willett and Jad Fair.
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Ain't Rocked In A While
by Brent Cobb & The Fixin's
July 11, 2025
The debut full-length release for Brent Cobb and his touring band The Fixin's (Len Clark, Matt McDaniel, and Josh Williams) was recorded live to tape.
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Neighborhood Gods Unlimited
by Open Mike Eagle
July 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based rapper Open Mike Eagle was mixed by Willie Green.
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Only Frozen Sky Anyway
by Jonathan Richman
July 4, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Jonathan Richman features contributions by The Modern Lovers bandmates Tommy Larkins and Jerry Harrison.
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by Kesha
July 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from pop artist Kesha is her first under her own label and features production by Nova Wav, Pink Slip, and Zhone.
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Self Titled
by Kae Tempest
July 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rapper/poet Kae Tempest was co-produced with Fraser T Smith and features contributions from in the chorus Connie Constance, Tawiah, Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, and Young Fathers.
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Landscape From Memory
by Rival Consoles
July 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from the electronic project of Ryan Lee West as Rival Consoles features discarded audio snippets.
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Tracks II: The Lost Albums [Box Set]
by Bruce Springsteen
June 27, 2025
The seven unreleased albums 1983–2018 from Bruce Springsteen features 82 previously unreleased songs.
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Virgin
by Lorde
June 27, 2025
The fourth full-length studio release from New Zealand pop artist Lorde was co-produced with Jim-E Stack and feature contributions from Andrew Aged,, Devonte Hynes, Dan Nigro, Fabiana Palladino, and Buddy Ross.
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Different Talking
by Frankie Cosmos
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from the Greta Kline-led quartet was self-produced and recorded by the band.
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Flowers
by Durand Jones & the Indications
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from Indiana-based retro-soul/R&B band Durand Jones & the Indications was self-produced.
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The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two
by Barbra Streisand
June 27, 2025
The sequel to Barbra Streisand's 2014 album Partners features duets with Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, Ariana Grande, Josh Groban, Hozier, Laufey, Paul McCartney, Tim McGraw, Seal, Sam Smith, Sting, and James Taylor.
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A Sober Conversation
by BC Camplight
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter BC Camplight about the last two years of his life includes sobriety and facing the abuse he suffered as a child.
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MVD LUV
by Juan Wauters
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Queens, New York-based artist Juan Wauters was inspired by and recorded in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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This Material Moment
by Me Lost Me
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from Jayne Dent's Me Lost Me project was written using automatic writing techniques.
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Sunwise
by Brìghde Chaimbeul
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from Scottish artist Brìghde Chaimbeul features contributions by Colin Stetson, her father and her brother.
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The Manticore Tapes
by Motörhead
June 27, 2025
Before Motörhead recorded its self-titled album, they recorded some of the tracks in August 1976 at Manticore Studio.
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Necessary Fictions
by GoGo Penguin
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from British trio GoGo Penguin features guest appearances by the Manchester Collective, Daudi Matsiko and Rakhi Singh.
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I quit
by HAIM
June 20, 2025
The fourth full-length release from the Los Angeles rock trio HAIM was produced by Danielle Haim and Rostam Batmanglij.
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Raspberry Moon
by Hotline TNT
June 20, 2025
The third full-length release from Will Anderson's alternative rock band Hotline TNT was produced by Amos Pitsch.
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Planting By The Signs
by S.G. Goodman
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman features guest appearances by Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Clyde Charles, Mary Overbey, Matthew Rowan, and Myrtle Turner.
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American Heart
by Benson Boone
June 20, 2025
The second full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Benson Boone features production from Evan Blair. Jason Evigan and Malay.
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American Romance
by Lukas Nelson
June 20, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson was produced by Shooter Jennings.
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Fairyland Codex
by Tropical Fuck Storm
June 20, 2025
The fourth full-length release from Australian rock band Tropical Fuck Storm was recorded with co-producer Michael Beach.
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hopefully !
by Loyle Carner
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from British hip-hop artist Loyle Carner features guest appearances by Nick Hakim, Navy Blue and Benjamin Zephaniah.
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Metallic Life Review
by Matmos
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from Baltimore-based experimental electronic duo Matmos features field recordings of metal objects.
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do it afraid
by Yaya Bey
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Butcher Brown, Father Philis, RAHRAH GABOR, and Nigel Hall.
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OSMIUM
by OSMIUM
June 20, 2025
The debut full-length release from experimental electronic project OSMIUM features Hildur Guðnadóttir, James Ginzburg, Senyawa's vocalist Rully Shabara, and Sam Slater.
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McCartney, It'll Be OK
by UNIVERSITY
June 20, 2025
The debut full-length release from British rock band UNIVERSITY was produced with Kwes Darko.
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Idols
by Yungblud
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rock artist Yungblud was produced by Matt Schwartz and is said to be the first half of a planned double album.
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Scratch It
by U.S. Girls
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from Meg Remy's U.S. Girls was recorded live to tape over 10 days with Jack Lawrence, Dillon Watson, Domo Donoho, Tina Norwood, Jo Schornikow and Charlie McCoy.
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The Black Dog And The Wandering Boy
by James McMurtry
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry features contributions from such artist as BettySoo, Jim Brock, Don Dixon, Sarah Jarosz, Pat MacDonald, Curtis McMurtry, and Charlie Sexton.
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Different Rooms
by Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based duo Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer features guest appearances by Josh Johnson and Jeff Parker.
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Gadabout Season
by Brandee Younger
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York harpist Brandee Younger was recorded in her apartment in Harlem with Rahsaan Carter and Allan Mednard as well as contributions from Courtney Bryan, Ele Howell, Shabaka Hutchings, Josh Johnson, Makaya McCraven, Niia, and Joel Ross.
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Remembering Now
by Van Morrison
June 13, 2025
After several cover album releases, Van Morrison returns with original music including "Down To Joy", which first appeared in the Kenneth Branagh's film "Belfast."
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Phantom Island
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard features a collaboration with composer Chad Kelly.
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Talkin To The Trees
by Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from Neil Young is the first with Spooner Oldham, Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, Anthony LoGerfo as The Chrome Hearts.
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About Ghosts
by Mary Halvorson
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson was produced by John Dieterich and adds Immanuel Wilkins and Brian Settles to her Amaryllis ensemble.
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Crying The Neck
by Patrick Wolf
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf features guest appearances by Zola Jesus and Serafina Steer.
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SOGOLO
by WITCH
June 13, 2025
The second full-length from Zamrock band WITCH since reuniting in 2021 was recorded in Berlin.
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Mixes Of A Lost World
by The Cure
June 13, 2025
The remix of The Cure's 2024 album Songs Of A Lost World features remixes from such artists as 65daysofstatic, Daniel Avery, Four Tet, Mogwai, Mura Masa, Paul Oakenfold, Orbital, Trentemøller, and the Twilight Sad.
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The Universe Will Take Care Of You
by Holden & Zimpel
June 13, 2025
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between James Holden and Waclaw Zimpel was recorded in London.
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Hymnal
by Lyra Pramuk
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from Berlin-based Lyra Pramuk features lyrics by poet Nadia Marcus and improvisations by Sonar Quartett.
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2t2
by Cosey Fanni Tutti
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Throbbing Gristle's Cosey Fanni Tutti was self-produced.
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Swallow
by Steve Queralt
June 13, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from Ride bassist Steve Queralt features guest appearances by Lush's Emma Anderson and Verity Susman.
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Tether
by Annahstasia
June 13, 2025
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles singer-songwriter Annahstasia features guest appearances by aja monet and Obongjayar.
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More
by Pulp
June 6, 2025
The first full-length studio release from British rock band Pulp since 2001's We Love Life features a guest appearance by Chilly Gonzales.
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Lotus
by Little Simz
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rapper Little Simz features guest appearances by Cashh, Yussef Dayes, Lydia Kitto, Michael Kiwanuka, Miraa May, Yukimi Nagano, Obongjayar, Sampha, Moonchild Sanelly, Moses Sumney, Wretch 32.
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Never Enough
by Turnstile
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Baltimore hardcore punk band Turnstile is the first with Meg Mills who took over as guitarist from Brady Ebert.
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Magic, Alive!
by McKinley Dixon
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Virginia-based rapper McKinley Dixon features guest appearances by Anjimile, Alfred., Blu, Ghais Guevera, Icecoldbishop, Pink Siifu, Quelle Chris, Shamir, and Teller Bank$.
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Death Mask
by Death in Vegas
June 6, 2025
This is the first full-length release in nine years from Richard Fearless' electronic project Death In Vegas.
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Addison
by Addison Rae
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length release from pop artist Addison Rae was produced by
Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser.
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Happy Birthday
by Finn Wolfhard
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard was produced Kai Slater of Lifeguard and Sharp Pins.
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Ripped And Torn
by Lifeguard
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length release from Chicago rock trio Lifeguard was produced by No Age's Randy Randall.
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Lateral
by Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe
June 6, 2025
One of two concurrent full-length releases from the collaboration between Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe is described as ambient space music.
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I'll Be Waving As You Drive Away
by Hayden Pedigo
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Texan guitarist Hayden Pedigo was produced and mixed by Scott Hirsch.
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Laini Tani
by Nadah El Shazly
June 6, 2025
The second full-length release from Montréal-based electronic producer Nadah El Shazly was co-produced by 3Phaz.
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Tha Carter VI
by Lil Wayne
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from rapper Lil Wayne features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Big Sean, BigXthaPlug, Andrea Bocelli, Bono, Kameron Carter, Mannie Fresh, Wyclef Jean, Jelly Roll, Jay Jones, Kodak Black, Lil Novi, mgk, and Trippie Redd.
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Luminal
by Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe
June 6, 2025
One of two concurrent full-length releases from the collaboration between Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe is described as electric country dream music.
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Desert Window
by Lucy Gooch
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length release from British artist Lucy Gooch was produced by Alistair Lax.
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Yowzers
by Ben LaMar Gay
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago composer/cornetist Ben LaMar Gay and his band (Matthew Davis, Tommaso Moretti, and Will Faber) also features contributions by Rob Frye, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu, Tramaine Parker, and Ayanna Woods.
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Walk This Road
by The Doobie Brothers
June 6, 2025
The Doobie Brothers first studio album to feature Michael McDonald since 1980's One Step Closer features guest appearances by Mick Fleetwood, Henry Kapono, Jake Shimabukuro, and Mavis Staples.
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Princess of Power
by MARINA
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Welsh pop singer-songwriter MARINA was co-produced with CJ Baran.
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God Of Angels Trust
by Volbeat
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Danish rock band Volbeat is its first without guitarist Rob Caggiano, who left the band in 2023.
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Personal History
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter was produced by Bonny Light Horseman's Josh Kaufman.
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Black Noise
by Quinton Barnes
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Montreal-based artist Quinton Barnes was produced by Michael Cloud Duguay and mixed by Ky Brooks.
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Let All That We Imagine Be The Light
by Garbage
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from Garbage was influenced in part by singer Shirley Manson's hip replacement surgery.
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Something Beautiful
by Miley Cyrus
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from Miley Cyrus was executive produced with Shawn Everett and features all the songs in the short film of the same name, which will have a one-night only showing after it premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Possession
by Ty Segall
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from rock singer-songwriter Ty Segall features songs co-written with Matt Yoka.
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caroline 2
by caroline
May 30, 2025
The second full-length release from British rock band caroline features a guest appearance by Caroline Polachek.
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Get Sunk
by Matt Berninger
May 30, 2025
The second full-length solo release from The National's Matt Berninger features guest appearances by Hand Habits and Ronboy.
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With Trampled By Turtles
by Alan Sparhawk
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from Low's Alan Sparhawk is a collaboration with the band Trampled By Turtles and produced by Nat Harvie.
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We Were Made Prey.
by Kathryn Joseph
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph was recorded on the Isle of Lewis with producer Lomond Campbell.
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Evangelic Girl Is A Gun
by yeule
May 30, 2025
The fourth full-length release from London-based yeule features production by Clams Casino, A.G. Cook, Fitnesss, Chris Greatti, Kin Leonn, and Mura Masa.
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by Foxwarren
May 30, 2025
This is the first full-length release in nearly seven years from Andy Shauf's indie collective Foxwarren.
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Black Hole Superette
by Aesop Rock
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from rapper Aesop Rock features guest appearances by Hanni El Khatib, Armand Hammer, Homeboy Sandman, Lupe Fiasco, and Open Mike Eagle.
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I Got Too Sad For My Friends
by Shura
May 30, 2025
The third full-length release from London-based pop artist Shura features guest appearances by Cassandra Jenkins, Becca Mancari and Helado Negro.
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In Limerence
by Jacob Alon
May 30, 2025
The debut full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was produced by Dan Carey.
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Birthing
by Swans
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from experimental rock band Swans was written mostly during its 2023-24 tour and it was announced the band's sound would be in "significantly pared down form" after this album.
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Springsteen's Country
by Various Artists
May 30, 2025
Artists such as Johnny Cash, Kenny Chesney, Neat Coty, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and Travis Tritt sings country interpretations of Bruce Springsteen songs in the compilation compiled by Sean Rowley.
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Goddess
by Goddess
May 30, 2025
The debut full-length release from the Goddess project of Savages drummer Fay Milton features collaborations with Bess Atwell, Ex:Re, Grove, Delilah Holliday, Isabel Muñoz-Newsome, Izzy Bee Phillips, Harriet Rock, Salvia, Shadow Stevie, and Shingai.
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Oar On, Penelope!
by The Minus 5
May 30, 2025
The latest full-length release from Scott McCaughey-led rock band The Minus 5 features contributions from Patterson Hood, Ed Stasium, and Spencer Tweedy.
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Instant Holograms On Metal Film
by Stereolab
May 23, 2025
The first full-length album of new songs from Stereolab in 15 years was recorded in London by Cooper Crain.
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Crooked Wing
by These New Puritans
May 23, 2025
The first full-length studio release in six years from British duo These New Puritans features a guest appearance by Caroline Polachek.
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Room On The Porch
by Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo'
May 23, 2025
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' features guest appearances by Ruby Amanfu and Wendy Moten.
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MAD!
by Sparks
May 23, 2025
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles rock duo Sparks was self-produced and the first on the Transgressive Records label.
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