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Fever Daydream
by The Black Queen
February 12, 2016
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato, Josh Eustis, and Steven Alexander was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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Wynonna & the Big Noise
by Wynonna & The Big Noise
February 12, 2016
The debut release for Wynonna Judd and the band she formed with her husband Cactus Moser features guest appearances from Jason Isbell, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks.
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Skifflin'
by The Skiffle Players
February 12, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the alt-country group formed by Cass McCombs, Neal Casal, Dan Horne, "Farmer" Dave Scher and Aaron Sperske.
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Good Advice
by Basia Bulat
February 12, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Jim James.
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Spilt Milk
by Peter Astor
February 12, 2016
Th eighth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with James Hoare.
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EVOL
by Future
February 6, 2016
The fourth full-length release from the Atlanta rapper features a guest appearance by The Weeknd and was a surprise release after announcing it two days prior.
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Crime Cutz [EP]
by Holy Ghost!
February 6, 2016
The four-track EP is the second EP for the Brooklyn-based electronic duo of Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel.
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The Psychedelic Swamp
by Dr. Dog
February 5, 2016
The original self-released 2001 debut album from the Pennsylvania psychedelic rock band was reworked and recorded as its ninth official full-length release.
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I'm Up [Mixtape]
by Young Thug
February 5, 2016
The latest mixtape from the Atalanta rapper features guest appearances from Duke, Lil Durk, Metro Boomin, Offset and Quavo of Migos, Ralo, Trouble and his sisters, Dora and Dolly.
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Mass Gothic
by Mass Gothic
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the new solo project from Hooray For Earth frontman Noel Heroux was self-recorded.
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Majid Jordan
by Majid Jordan
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Canadian duo of Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman features a guest appearance by Drake.
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Night Driver
by Laser
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-pop band that includes Broken Social Scene's Lisa Lobsinger, Paul Pfisterer, and Martin Kinack.
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A Minor Thought
by Moomin
February 5, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Berlin producer Sebastian Genz.
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X: No Absolutes
by Prong
February 5, 2016
The 11th release for the metal band was produced by lead singer Tommy Victor and Chris Collier.
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Khalifa
by Wiz Khalifa
February 5, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Juicy J, Rico Love, Courtney Noelle, Sebastian, Travis Scott, Chevy Woods, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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Man Made Object
by GoGo Penguin
February 5, 2016
The third full-length release for the British jazz trio of Rob Turner, Nick Blacka, and Chris Illingworth features influences from electronic music.
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Opus
by Eric Prydz
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Swedish electronic producer features guest appearances from The Cut and Pendulum member Rob Swire.
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The Ghosts of Highway 20
by Lucinda Williams
February 5, 2016
The 12th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by the highway that runs through Florida and Texas.
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Begin
by Lion Babe
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Childish Gambino and Pharrell Williams.
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Out My Feelings (In My Past)
by Boosie Badazz
February 5, 2016
The second of two releases from the Baton Rouge rapper in 2016 was self-released.
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Ladies & Gentlemen
by Infamous Stringdusters
February 5, 2016
The sixth studio album from the bluegrass band features 11 (12 for the deluxe edition) female guest vocalists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aoife O'Donovan, Joan Osbourne, Joss Stone, and Lee Ann Womack.
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Human Ceremony
by Sunflower Bean
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn trio of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faberwas produced by Matt Molnar.
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Is the Is Are
by DIIV
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie rock band led by Zachary Cole Smith was self-recorded and produced.
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Commontime
by Field Music
February 5, 2016
This is the fifth full-length studio release from the indie brother duo of Peter and David Brewis.
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Wonderful Crazy Night
by Elton John
February 5, 2016
The 33rd studio release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with T-Bone Burnett.
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Resort
by Tuff Love
February 5, 2016
The compilation of the Scottish indie trio's first three EPs form this release.
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What Do People Do All Do All Day
by Working for a Nuclear Free City
February 5, 2016
The British rock band return from various solo projects to release its fourth full-length album.
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Thought Rock Fish Scale
by Nap Eyes
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the Canadian rock band was recorded live to tape over four days.
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Pool
by Porches
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Aaron Maine was recorded in his apartment.
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The Gamble
by Nonkeen
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald was recorded over a period of ten years on four-track tape recorders.
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Big Black Coat
by Junior Boys
February 5, 2016
The Canadian electronic pop duo of Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus return from a five-year break (they each worked on other solo projects) to release their fifth full-length release.
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Heaven Adores You [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Elliott Smith
February 5, 2016
The soundtrack to the 2014 Elliott Smith documentary features outtakes, demos, alternative takes, and unreleased songs.
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No More Lamps in the Morning
by Josephine Foster
February 5, 2016
The singer-songwriter re-records some of her songs live with simpler backing from her husband Victor Herrero on a 12-string Portuguese guitar and cello from Gyða Valtýsdóttir.
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Supernatural Love
by Sidestepper
February 5, 2016
Producer Richard Blair and Iván Benavides gathered a new group of musicians for its Afro-Colombian music project.
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All I Need
by Foxes
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features songs co-written by Babyface, Kid Harpoon, and Bastille's Dan Smith.
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Scheherazade
by Freakwater
February 5, 2016
The first album in over a decade for the duo of Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean features contributions from such artist as Sarah Balliet, Warren Ellis, Morgan Geer, and Evan Patterson.
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Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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We Are King
by King
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-soul trio of Anita Bias, and sisters Paris and Amber Strother.
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Funs Cool
by The Prettiots
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release from the New York indie pop duo of Kay Kasparhauser and Lulu Landolfi features ukeleles and a song about a TV character in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Escapements
by Beacon
February 5, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Thomas Mullarney III and Jacob Gossett.
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Nine Track Mind
by Charlie Puth
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter who co-wrote the Wiz Khalifa song “See You Again,” features guest appearances from Selena Gomez and Meghan Trainor.
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Nevermen
by Nevermen
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the project formed by TV on the Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe, Adam Drucker (Doseone), and Mike Patton.
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Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze
by Various Artists
January 29, 2016
The five-disc collection of shoegaze tracks released between 1988 and 1995.
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Stand Up and Speak
by DJDS
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release (previously known as DJ Dodger Stadium) for the Los Angeles electronic duo of Jerome LOL and Samo Sound Boy features live instruments and vocals.
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Arts & Leisure
by Walter Martin
January 29, 2016
The second solo release for the Walkmen band member was mixed by Phil Ek.
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This Is Acting
by Sia
January 29, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the Australian singer features songs originally written for other artists such as Adele, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
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Don't You
by Wet
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the New York trio of Kelly Zutrau, Joe Valle, and Marty Sulkow.
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MartyrLoserKing
by Saul Williams
January 29, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New York rapper is a concept album about a computer hacker in Burundi features guest appearances from Emily Kokal and Haleek Maul.
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Who Sold My Generation
by Night Beats
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the Seattle trio was co-produced by Nic Jodoin and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Robert Levon Been.
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Weighted Mind
by Sierra Hull
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the mandolin-playing singer/songwriter was co-produced with Bela Fleck.
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Lost Property
by Turin Brakes
January 29, 2016
The seventh full-length studio release for the British folk rock band was produced with Ali Staton.
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Night Fiction
by Cian Nugent
January 29, 2016
The third solo release for the Irish guitarist features his vocals and was recorded in Dublin by Girl Band's Daniel Fox.
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Wabi Sabi
by Cross Record
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the duo of Emily Cross and her husband Dan Duszynski was recorded in their ranch in Texas.
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Gumption
by Your Friend
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for Kansas singer-songwriter Taryn Miller was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
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Songs in the Key of Animals
by Benji Hughes
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the North Carolina singer-songwriter was recorded over a two year period.
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The Astonishing
by Dream Theater
January 29, 2016
The 13th full-length studio release for the progressive metal band is a two-disc concept album inspired by Game of Thrones and Star Wars.
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Let Me Get By
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the blues rock group was self-recorded.
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Vile Child
by Milk Teeth
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Neil Kennedy.
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Promise Everything
by Basement
January 29, 2016
The British rock band return from its three-plus year hiatus to release its third full-length album produced by Sam Pura.
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Songs of Separation
by Songs of Separation
January 29, 2016
Inspired in part by the Scottish Independence referendum, ten female folk artists create an album around songs about the different meanings of separation.
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Cayamo Sessions at Sea
by Buddy Miller & Friends
January 29, 2016
Buddy Miller invited such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, Kris Kristofferson, The Lone Bellow, Kacey Musgraves, Lucinda Williams, and Lee Ann Womack on the annual Cayamo Festival Cruise to perform and record their performances.
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Promise
by Emily Wells
January 29, 2016
The eighth full-length release for Texas composer was produced with Jacob Plasse.
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Islah
by Kevin Gates
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the Baton Rouge rapper features guest appearances from Jamie Foxx, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign on "Jam."
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Hymns
by Bloc Party
January 29, 2016
Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack return with a new line-up for the indie rock band's fifth full-length release.
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Pillars of Ash
by Black Tusk
January 29, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Savannah, Georgia-based sludge metal band is its final album with bassist Jonathan Athon, who died in a motorcycle accident in November 2014.
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Suicide Songs
by MONEY
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the British trio was produced by Charlie Andrew.
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Matter
by St. Lucia
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn pop band led by Jean-Philip Grobler was produced by Chris Zane.
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Anti
by Rihanna
January 28, 2016
After much speculation and delays, the R&B artist's eighth full-length release was released for free on Tidal.
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Ritual Spirit [EP]
by Massive Attack
January 28, 2016
The four track EP from the British trip-hop band features guest appearances from Azekel, Roots Manuva, Tricky, and Young Fathers.
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Jet Plane And Oxbow
by Shearwater
January 22, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the indie rock band was produced by Danny Reisch and features contributions from such artists as Howard Draper, Jesca Hoop, Lucas Oswald, Brian Reitzell, Abram Shook, Cully Symington, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
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Feed the Fire
by Promise and the Monster
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter Billie Lindahl was produced by Love Martinsen.
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Infinite Summer
by Nzca/Lines
January 22, 2016
The second release for the solo project of Michael Lovett features the addition of Charlotte Hatherly and Sarah Jones as well as more influences from rock music.
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A Coliseum Complex Museum
by The Besnard Lakes
January 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the psychedelic rock band led by Montreal husband-and-wife duo of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas features two new band members, Sheenah Ko and Robbie Macarthur.
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Jesu/Sun Kil Moon
by Jesu
January 22, 2016
The debut collaboration between Jesu and Sun Kil Moon features contributions from such artists as Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Low, and Will Oldham.
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Better Strangers
by Acre
January 22, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the British electronic producer.
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Songs for Our Mothers
by Fat White Family
January 22, 2016
Drugs, murder, and abusive relationships are some of the dark subjects of the second full-length release from the British band.
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Here Come the Rattling Trees
by The High Llamas
January 22, 2016
The first release in five years for the band led by Sean O’Hagan is a concept album based on a stage production about the changes that happened in Peckham, a district in south-east London.
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ATGCLVLSSCAP
by Ulver
January 22, 2016
The 12th full-length release from the Norwegian experimental group features tracks recorded live from 12 different shows in February 2014.
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Original Machines
by Conrad Keely
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length release for the lead singer of ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead was written partially while on tour and traveling through Cambodia.
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Dystopia
by Megadeth
January 22, 2016
The 15th studio release for the Los Angeles metal band features new guitarist Kiko Loureiro and Lamb Of God's Chris Adler on drums.
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Moth
by Chairlift
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn duo of Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly was inspired by New York City.
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Love Over Will
by Alex Smoke
January 22, 2016
The latest full-length release for the Glasgow-based techno producer Alex Menzies features his own vocals.
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In the Magic Hour
by Aoife O'Donovan
January 22, 2016
The second full-length solo release for the Crooked Still member was inspired by memories of her Irish grandfather and was produced by Tucker Martine.
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Pond Scum
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 22, 2016
A collection of some songs recorded for the Peel Sessions over the past ten years by Will Oldham under his various pseudonyms.
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Third Law
by Roly Porter
January 22, 2016
This is the third full-length solo release for the London-based experimental electronic artist.
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White Bear
by The Temperance Movement
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the British blues-rock band was produced by Sam Miller.
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Skilled Mechanics
by Tricky
January 22, 2016
The debut release for Tricky's side project features guest appearances from Francesca Belmonte, Ivy, DJ Milo, Oh Land, and Xdare.
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Weem
by De Rosa
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release from the Scottish indie rock trio comes after the band reunited in 2012 after breaking up in 2009.
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You're Dreaming
by The Cactus Blossoms
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Minneapolis alt-country brothers duo of Jack Torrey and Page Burkum was produced by JD McPherson.
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Something About April II
by Adrian Younge
January 22, 2016
The sequel to 2011's Something About April features guest appearances from Bilal, Karolina, Raphael Saadiq, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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Graspers
by Akase
January 22, 2016
This is the debut release for the electronic pop project of Harry Agius (aka Midland) and Robbie Redway.
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Coasts
by Coasts
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length for the British rock quintet was produced by Mike Spencer, Mark Crew, Elliot James, Fraser T. Smith, Duncan Mills, and James Rushent.
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Para
by Lord RAJA
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for experimental electronic artist Chester Raj Anand was recorded with a Lexicon PCM 90 and an Eventide H3000 while he was on tour.
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Palana
by Charlie Hilton
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for the Blouse band member was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
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Above the Prairie
by The Pines
January 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Minnesota-based folk rock band features a guest appearance by John Trudell and was co-produced by Bo Ramsey.
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4 1/2
by Steven Wilson
January 22, 2016
The mini-album features songs from sessions from 2013's The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) and 2015's Hand. Cannot. Erase.
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Perfect
by Half Japanese
January 22, 2016
This is the second release since the rock band led by Jad Fair reunited in 2014 after a 13 year hiatus.
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Paradise
by Pop. 1280
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release from the Brooklyn industrial noise-rock band features synthesizers and drum machines.
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Adore Life
by Savages
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the post-punk quartet was produced by Johnny Hostile.
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M:FANS
by John Cale
January 22, 2016
The Velvet Underground founding member reworked the tracks from his 1982 solo debut, Music For A New Society.
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