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The Painful Truth
by Skunk Anansie
May 23, 2025
The first full-length studio release from British rock band Skunk Anansie in over nine years was recorded in Los Angeles by David Sitek.
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Big city life
by Smerz
May 23, 2025
The latest full-length release from Norwegian duo Smerz was self-produced and mixed with Emil Thomsen.
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Map Of A Blue City
by Marc Ribot
May 23, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from guitarist Marc Ribot is his first album featuring his own vocals and was produced and mixed by Ben Greenberg.
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Strawberries
by Robert Forster
May 23, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from The Go-Betweens' Robert Forster was recorded in six days by producer Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn And John.
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Felt Better Alive
by Peter Doherty
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Peter Doherty features a guest appearance by Lisa O'Neill.
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Better Dreaming
by tUnE-yArDs
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner's music project tUnE-yArDs was influenced in part by their three-year-old child (who appears on one track).
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Goodbye Small Head
by Ezra Furman
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Ezra Furman was recorded in Chicago with producer Brian Deck.
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Metalhorse
by Billy Nomates
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from British artist Billy Nomates features a guest appearance by Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers and was produced with James Trevascus.
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Hers
by Matt Maltese
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from indie singer-songwriter Matt Maltese was self-produced.
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Lethal
by Rico Nasty
May 16, 2025
The third full-length studio release from Maryland rapper Rico Nasty was executive produced by Imad Royal.
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Come And Find Me
by Robin Trower
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from blues-rock guitarist Robin Trower features contributions by Glenn Letsch, Chris Taggart, Richard Watts and Jess Hayes.
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I’m The Problem
by Morgan Wallen
May 16, 2025
The 37-track fourth full-length release from country artist Morgan Wallen features guest appearances by Eric Church, Earnest, Hardy, Tate McRae, Post Malone.
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Caveman Wakes Up
by Friendship
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia quartet Friendship features engineer Jeff Ziegler, Bradford Kreiger, and Lucas Knapp recording different band members.
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Echo [EP]
by Jin
May 16, 2025
The second solo EP from BTS member Jin features a guest appearance by YENA.
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Pink Elephant
by Arcade Fire
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length release from the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire was recorded in New Orleans and produced by Win Butler, Régine Chassagne and Daniel Lanois.
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the world is still here and so are we
by Mclusky
May 9, 2025
The first full-length studio release from Welsh indie-punk trio McLusky since 2004's The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire features a new lineup with Andy Falkous joined by Jack Egglestone, and Damien Sayell.
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Tall Tales
by Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke
May 9, 2025
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Radiohead's Thom Yorke and electronic producer Mark Pritchard.
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GOLLIWOG
by billy woods
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length release from rapper billy woods features contributions from al.divino, Ant, Bruiser Wolf, Cavalier, Conductor Williams, Despot, DJ Haram, El-P, ELUCID, Willie Green, Human Error Club, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Markey, Messiah Musik, Preservation, Sadhugold, Saint Abdullah, Kenny Segal, Steel Tipped Dove, The Alchemist, and Yolanda Watson.
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Fancy That [Mixtape]
by PinkPantheress
May 9, 2025
The second mixtape from PinkPantheress was inspired by Basement Jaxx's 1999 album Remedy and also features samples of tracks by Jessica Simpson and Panic! at the Disco.
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Even In Arcadia
by Sleep Token
May 9, 2025
The fourth full-length release from British masked rock band Sleep Token was produced by Carl Bown.
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Sincerely,
by Kali Uchis
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Kali Uchis was inspired by the birth of her child and letters to herself, friends and family.
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Strike Up The Band
by Little Feat
May 9, 2025
Larry Campbell, Larkin Poe, Molly Tuttle, and Teresa Williams appear as guests on the first full-length release of original songs in over 12 years from Little Feat (featuring the line-up of Bill Payne, Scott Sharrard, Fred Tackett, Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, and Tony Leone).
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Silver Shade
by Peter Murphy
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Bauhaus co-founder Peter Murphy features a guest appearance by Boy George and was produced by Youth.
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Ready For Heaven
by Deradoorian
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from ex-Dirty Projectors' Angel Deradoorian was co-produced with Sonny DiPerri.
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21st Century Fiction
by The Amazons
May 9, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rock band The Amazons features production by Royal Blood's Mike Kerr, Pete Hutchings and Chris Alderton.
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Lifetime
by Erika de Casier
May 8, 2025
The latest full-length release from Danish artist Erika de Casier was a surprise release and self-produced.
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7 piano sketches [EP]
by André 3000
May 5, 2025
The surprise release from André 3000 is a seven-track release of piano music he recorded mostly with his iPhone or laptop almost 10 years before 2023's New Blue Sun.
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Altogether Stranger
by Lael Neale
May 2, 2025
The fourth full-length release from indie rock artist Lael Neale was produced by Guy Blakeslee.
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The Scholars
by Car Seat Headrest
May 2, 2025
The first full-length studio release from indie rock band Car Seat Headrest includes Shakespeare, Mozart, classical and rock operas as some of its influences.
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Pirouette
by Model/Actriz
May 2, 2025
The second full-length release from Brooklyn-based band Model/Actriz was produced with Seth Manchester.
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If You Asked For A Picture
by Blondshell
May 2, 2025
The second full-length release from Los Angeles artist Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
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Flying With Angels
by Suzanne Vega
May 2, 2025
The first full-length release of new songs since 2014's Tales In The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles from singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega was produced by Gerry Leonard.
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Lucius
by Lucius
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from indie pop band Lucius was produced and mixed by drummer Dan Molad.
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Iris Silver Mist
by Jenny Hval
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from Norwegian artist Jenny Hval was inspired by the fragrance of the same name created by Maurice Roucel for Serge Lutens.
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Who Will Look After The Dogs?
by PUP
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from Canadian punk and PUP features a guest appearance by Jeff Rosenstock and was produced by John Congleton.
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The Road To The Sea
by Louis Philippe & The Night Mail
May 2, 2025
This is the second full-length release from the collaboration between Louis Philippe and The Night Mail (Robert Rotifer, Ian Button, and Andy Lewis - who also produced the album).
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Shell~Wave
by Surgeon
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from British techno artist Surgeon features tracks recorded in single takes and inspired 1970s reggae and 1960 producer Joe Meek.
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Lake Fire
by Loscil
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from ambient/electronic artist Loscil was inspired from seeing a wildfire during a road trip.
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Ten Crowns
by Andy Bell
May 2, 2025
The first full-length solo studio release from Erasure's Andy Bell in 15 years features guest appearances by Debbie Harry and Sarah Potenza.
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Animaru
by Mei Semones
May 2, 2025
The debut full-length release from Brooklyn-based indie artist Mei Semones features influences of bossa nova, chamber pop, indie rock and jazz.
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HOME?
by Wretch 32
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rapper Wretch 32 features guest appearances by Angel, AV Allure, Benjamin A.D, Cashh, Ghetts, KANO, Little Simz, Skip Marley, Mercston, Nino SLG, Protoje, Skrapz, Teni, Tiggs Da Author, and WSTRN.
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Anatomy
by Sally Potter
May 2, 2025
Filmmaker/musician Sally Potter describes the 12 tracks on her second full-length release as "love songs to the Earth".
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A Trick Of The Light
by Eli Winter
May 2, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago guitarist Eli Winter was engineered and mixed by Cooper Crain.
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Skeletá
by Ghost
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from Swedish rock band Ghost was produced by Gene Walker and mixed by Dan Malsch and Andy Wallace.
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The Film
by SUMAC & Moor Mother
April 25, 2025
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between SUMAC and Moor Mother was recorded in Seattle with Scott Evans and features guest appearances by Candice Hoyes, Kyle Kidd, and Sovie.
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Noble And Godlike In Ruin
by Deerhoof
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from San Francisco rock band Deerhoof features a guest appearance by Saul Williams.
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Viagr Aboys
by Viagra Boys
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys was co-produced with Pelle Gunnerfeldt.
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A Complicated Woman
by Self Esteem
April 25, 2025
The third full length solo release from Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor under the name Self Esteem features guest appearances by Moonchild Sanelly, Nadine Shah and Sue Tompkins.
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Time Indefinite
by William Tyler
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from Nashville guitarist William Tyler was produced by Jacob Davis and Alex Somers.
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Mortal Primetime
by Sunflower Bean
April 25, 2025
The fourth full-length release from New York indie rock band Sunflower Bean was self-produced.
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Weirdo
by Emma-Jean Thackray
April 25, 2025
Kassa Overall and Reggie Watts guest on the second full-length solo release from British jazz artist Emma-Jean Thackray that was planned to explore themes of mental health, but its focus shifted to grief and individuality following her partner's passing in 2023.
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Journey Through Life
by Femi Kuti
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti was self-produced and features a few new versions of songs from his discography.
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Bloodless
by Samia
April 25, 2025
The third full-length studio release from New York alternative singer-songwriter Samia was recorded with Caleb Wright and Hippo Campus' Jake Luppen.
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Neon & Ghost Signs
by Rialto
April 25, 2025
This the first full-length studio release from Britpop/rock band Rialto since it's 2001 album, Night On Earth.
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Luster
by Maria Somerville
April 25, 2025
The second full-length release from Irish dream-pop artist Maria Somerville features contributions by Roisin Berkley, Finn Carraher McDonald, J. Colleran, Henry Earnest, Diego Herrera, Brendan Jenkinson, Margie Jean Lewis, Lankum's Ian Lynch, and Olan Monk.
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Dream Into It
by Billy Idol
April 25, 2025
The first full-length studio release from rock artist Billy Idol in over 10 years features guest appearances by featuring Joan Jett and Alison Mosshart.
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Totality
by Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas
April 25, 2025
Ten years after 2015's Automaginary, Natural Information Society and Bitchin Bajas reunite for a second release featuring four tracks of experimental music.
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Everything Must Go
by Goose
April 25, 2025
The fourth full-length studio release from Connecticut jam band Goose was recorded, produced and mixed by D. James Goodwin.
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The Prize
by Prima Queen
April 25, 2025
The debut full-length release from Louise Macphail and Kristin McFadden as Prima Queen was produced by Steph Marziano.
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Face Down In The Garden
by Tennis
April 25, 2025
This is the final album under the name Tennis for Husband-and-wife indie pop duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley.
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UNATØNED
by Machine Head
April 25, 2025
The latest full-length release from California heavy metal band Machine Head is its first with drummer Matt Alston and guitarist Reece Scruggs.
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Demilitarize
by Nazar
April 25, 2025
Falling in love and a near-fatal illness were the two major influences on the second full-length release from Angolan artist Nazar.
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10
by Sault
April 19, 2025
The surprise release from British R&B group Sault features contributions from such artists as Kokoroko's Duane Atherley, Chronixx, The Invisible's Dave Okumu, and Pino Palladino.
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Send A Prayer My Way
by Julien Baker & TORRES
April 18, 2025
The debut full-length release from the country collaboration between indie artists Julien Baker and TORRES was produced with Sarah Tudzin.
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Thee Black Boltz
by Tunde Adebimpe
April 18, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe was produced with Wilder Zoby.
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A Study Of Losses
by Beirut
April 18, 2025
The music from the latest full-length release from Zach Condon's Beirut project was created for the Swedish circus Kompani Giraff for its stage show inspired by Judith Schalansky's German novel "Verzeichnis einiger Verluste."
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Thunderball
by Melvins
April 18, 2025
The latest release from the Melvins features original members Buzz Osborne and Mike Dillard with Ni Maîtres and Void Manes.
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What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow
by Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson
April 18, 2025
Rhiannon Giddens joins her former Carolina Chocolate Drops bandmate Justin Robinson on an album of North Carolina music recorded outdoors at Joe Thompson and Etta Baker's homes as well as the former plantation Mill Prong House.
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Dance Music 4 Bad People
by Hieroglyphic Being
April 18, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago experimental electronic artist Hieroglyphic Being is the first on the Smalltown Supersound label.
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There Is No Space For Us
by Hawkwind
April 18, 2025
The latest full-length release from British space rock band Hawkwind features dystopian themes and synths.
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MIIEN
by MIEN
April 18, 2025
The second full-length release from psychedelic supergroup MIEN was recorded in Abilene, Austin and Montreal.
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The Foel Tower
by Quade
April 18, 2025
The second full-length release from British quartet Quade was produced by Jack Ogborne and mixed by Larry "Bruce" McCarthy,
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Blue Veil
by Lucy Railton
April 18, 2025
The debut full-length solo release from British cellist Lucy Railton was recorded in Paris by producers by Kali Malone & Stephen O'Malley.
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SABLE, fABLE
by Bon Iver
April 11, 2025
The first full-length release from Justin Vernon's Bon Iver since 2019's i,i features tracks from 2024 EP Sable and guest appearances by Dijon, Flock of Dimes and Danielle Haim.
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Owls, Omens, And Oracles
by Valerie June
April 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Tennessee singer-songwriter Valerie June was produced by M. Ward and features a guest appearance by The Blind Boys Of Alabama.
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So Kono
by Salif Keita
April 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Malian Afropop singer-songwriter Salif Keita was mostly recorded in a hotel room in Japan with additional sessions in Paris and Bamako.
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More Chaos
by Ken Carson
April 11, 2025
The fourth full-length studio release from Atlanta rapper Ken Carson originally featured 21 tracks with no guest appearances. A final track, "Off The Meter" featuring Playboi Carti and Destroy Lonely was added shortly after release.
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Anxious
by Nell Smith
April 11, 2025
This is the posthumous release of the debut solo studio album from singer-songwriter Nell Smith, who died in a car crash at 17 in October 2024.
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Hex Key
by Mamalarky
April 11, 2025
The third full-length release from indie rock band Mamalarky was recorded in Los Angeles with production by Livvy Bennett and Michael Hunter.
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WITH A VENGEANCE
by SHERELLE
April 9, 2025
The debut full-length studio surprise release from British DJ/electronic producer SHERELLE features guest appearances by Cameo Blush and George Riley
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Who Believes In Angels?
by Elton John & Brandi Carlile
April 4, 2025
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between Elton John and Brandi Carlile features contributions from Josh Klinghoffer, Pino Palladino, Chad Smith, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt.
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Forever Howlong
by Black Country, New Road
April 4, 2025
The first full-length studio release from Black Country, New Road since Isaac Wood left the band in 2022 was produced by James Ford.
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Life, Death And Dennis Hopper
by The Waterboys
April 4, 2025
The life of Dennis Hopper is at the center of the 25-track release from Mike Scott and The Waterboys that includes guest appearances by Fiona Apple, Steve Earle, Barny Fletcher, Taylor Goldsmith, Anana Kaye, Bruce Springsteen, and Sugarfoot.
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Death Hilarious
by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from British rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs features a guest appearance by Run The Jewels' El-P.
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Tripla
by Miki Berenyi Trio
April 4, 2025
The debut full-length release from the Miki Berenyi Trio - featuring Miki Berenyi of Lush/Piroshka, Moose McKillop, and Oliver Chere - was mixed by Paul Gregory of Lanterns On The Lake.
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Welcome To My Blue Sky
by Momma
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based indie rock quartet Momma was produced by bassist Aron Kobayashi Ritch.
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Always Been
by Craig Finn
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from The Hold Steady's Craig Finn was produced by Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs.
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The Crux
by Djo
April 4, 2025
The third full-length release from Stranger Things' Joe Kerry as Djo was produced with Adam Thein.
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Bunky Becky Birthday Boy
by Sleigh Bells
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from Alexis Krauss and Derek E. Miller as Sleigh Bells was self-produced and named for Krauss' late dog and new son.
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Music Can Hear Us
by DJ Koze
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from DJ Koze features guest appearances by Markus Acher of the Notwist, Ada, Damon Albarn, Sophia Kennedy, Sofia Kourtesis, Marewrew, Soap & Skin, Arnim Teutoburg-Weiss, The Düsseldorf Düsterboys, and Marley Waters.
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Rathlin from A Distance | The Liquid Hour
by Yann Tiersen
April 4, 2025
the two-disc release from French composer Yann Tiersen was inspired by a European sailing trip and features eight piano tracks and five electronic tracks.
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Are We All Angels
by Scowl
April 4, 2025
The second full-length release (and its first on the Dead Oceans label) for hardcore group Scowl was produced by Will Yip.
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star
by 2hollis
April 4, 2025
The first full-length release on the Interscope label for Los Angeles-based artist 2hollis features influences of EDM, pop, hip-hop, and trap music.
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Jellywish
by Florist
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York indie folk band Florist was self-produced.
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Song Of The Earth
by Dirty Projectors, David Longstreth & s t a r g a z e
April 4, 2025
The song cycle release from David Longstreth includes his band Dirty Projectors and Berlin-based chamber orchestra s t a r g a z e with contributions by Ayoni, Tim Bernardes, Anastasia Coope, Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum, Steve Lacy, Portraits of Tracy, Patrick Shiroishi, and author David Wallace-Wells.
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A Requiem
by Penelope Trappes
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length solo release from Brighton-based Australian artist Penelope Trappes was self-produced.
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Stochastic Drift
by Barker
April 4, 2025
This is the second full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer Barker.
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Te Whare Tiwekaweka
by Marlon Williams
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from New Zealand artist Marlon Williams is the first in the Māori language and features guest appearances by KOMMI and Lorde
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Abyss
by Anika
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from Berlin-based artist Anika was recorded with a band live to tape over a few days.
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Revengeseekerz
by Jane Remover
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago-based artist Jane Remover features a guest appearance by Danny Brown.
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