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Bride Screamed Murder
by The Melvins
June 1, 2010
After almost 25 years and more than 25 albums, the unstoppable Melvins have the same sludgy, Sabbath-styled post-punk heaviness that solidified their place in rock history since the early '90s.
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Sugar Daddy Live
by The Melvins
May 31, 2011
Recorded at The Busta-Guts Club in Southern California, the legendary grunge rockers return with an album featuring fan favorites in live recordings.
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Dark Matter/Dark Energy
by The Membranes
July 10, 2015
This is the first full-length release of new songs from the British post-punk band since 1989.
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Love Is the Law
by The Memories
July 23, 2013
Recorded between 2010 and 2012, the second full-length release for the band formed by White Fang's Rikky Gage and Kyle Handley is its first with new bassist Izak Arida.
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Tomorrow's Hits
by The Men
March 4, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn five-piece was recorded over two days before 2013's New Moon was released.
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New Moon
by The Men
March 5, 2013
Producer Ben Greenberg officially joins the Brooklyn-based rock band on its fourth release recorded in upstate New York.
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Drift
by The Men
March 2, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band was recorded with Travis Harrison.
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Leave Home
by The Men
May 24, 2011
The Brooklyn four-piece (not to be confused with MEN, the JD Samson-led band) releases its third album on new label Sacred Bones.
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Open Your Heart
by The Men
March 6, 2012
The third album from the Brooklyn quartet includes influences from country, psych, and rock music.
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Mercy
by The Men
February 14, 2020
The eighth full-length released for the Brooklyn-based was recorded live to tape with Travis Harrison.
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New York City
by The Men
February 3, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn rock band The Men was recorded by Trevor Harrison.
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Campfire Songs [EP]
by The Men
October 15, 2013
The five-track acoustic EP was recorded during 2013's New Moon sessions.
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Devil Music
by The Men
November 11, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk quartet was recorded over a weekend in January and produced by Jordan Lovelace.
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30 Year Low
by The Mendoza Line
August 21, 2007
This is the final album with both Tim Bracy and Shannon McArdle in the group, in light of their divorce.
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Fortune
by The Mendoza Line
August 10, 2004
Using a 2003 European tour as inspiration, the Athens, Georga indie-rockers recorded this sixth album as a series of narratives about both Americans traveling abroad and about recent immigrants to the United States.
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Lost in Revelry
by The Mendoza Line
February 19, 2002
This is the fourth album (and third record label) for the Athens, GA indie outfit.
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Full Of Light And Full Of Fire
by The Mendoza Line
November 22, 2005
This is the topical seventh album for the indie rockers fronted by the recently married Shannon McArdle and Timothy Bracy.
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After the Party
by The Menzingers
February 3, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Pennsylvania punk band was produced by Will Yip.
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Hello Exile
by The Menzingers
October 4, 2019
The sixth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia-based punk band was produced by Will Yip.
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Some of It Was True
by The Menzingers
October 13, 2023
The eighth full-length release from Philadelphia punk band The Menzingers was recorded in Texas and produced by Brad Cook.
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On the Impossible Past
by The Menzingers
February 21, 2012
The third full-length release from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania is its first on Epitaph Records.
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Rented World
by The Menzingers
April 22, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Pennsylvania punk band was produced by Jonathan Low.
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The Messthetics
by The Messthetics
March 23, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for the trio that includes Fugazi's Brendan Canty and Joe Lally as well as Anthony Pirog.
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Anthropocosmic Nest
by The Messthetics
September 6, 2019
The second full-length by Washington, D.C. trio was recorded live by Brendan Canty.
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Deface The Currency
by The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis
February 27, 2026
The second full-length release from the collaboration between The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis was recorded by Don Godwin.
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Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]
by The Meters
January 31, 2020
The six-disc collection of the New Orleans soul band's includes eight albums released on Josie Records, Reprise and Warner Brothers as well as bonus tracks, singles and a disco mix of "Disco Is The Thing Today."
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This Is Still It
by The Method Actors
March 6, 2010
This is a 19-track collection of songs from the rock band who were contemporaries from the Athens, Georgia, music scene that also included such artists as R.E.M., The B-52s, and Pylon.
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Mount Eerie
by The Microphones
January 21, 2003
The Microphones is an alias for Washington state-based Phil Elvrum, who returns here with a five-part concept album named after a mountain in his home state. The album is also being released in two limited edition alternate versions, one an a capella version called "Singing from 'Mt. Eerie,'" and one a drums-only version (!) called, naturally, "Drumming from 'Mt. Eerie.'"
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Microphones in 2020
by The Microphones
August 7, 2020
The first album in 17 years for Phil Elverum under the name The Microphones features one track that is nearly 45 minutes long.
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I Want That You Are Always Happy
by The Middle East
July 12, 2011
The debut full-length album for the indie Australian group was coproduced with Mike Myers and recorded between touring.
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The Magic of Youth
by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
December 6, 2011
The Boston ska band returns with its second album since reuniting in 2007.
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Droppin' Science Fiction
by The Mighty Underdogs
October 14, 2008
The rappers latest album features such guest artists as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, Damian Marley, and MF Doom.
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Lost Cause Lover Fool
by The Milk Carton Kids
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based folk duo The Milk Carton Kids was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
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The Only Ones
by The Milk Carton Kids
October 18, 2019
The seven-track mini-album release from the California folk duo of Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan was recorded in Encino, California.
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The Ash & Clay
by The Milk Carton Kids
March 26, 2013
This is the second studio release from the Los Angeles-based folk duo of Joey Ryan and Ken Pattengale.
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All the Things That I Did and All the Things That I Didn't Do
by The Milk Carton Kids
June 29, 2018
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie folk duo of Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale was produced by Joe Henry.
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Monterey
by The Milk Carton Kids
May 19, 2015
The third full-length release for the California folk duo was recorded live on tour at the venues they would later performed on.
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I Only See the Moon
by The Milk Carton Kids
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from folk duo The Milk Carton Kids was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
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Music from Republik der Wölfe
by The Ministry of Wolves
April 22, 2014
The album inspired by the Grimm stories re-interpreted in Anne Sexton’s Transformations was created as a soundtrack for a theater production by the band led by Mick Harvey.
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The Minus 5 [The Gun Album]
by The Minus 5
February 7, 2006
Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.
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Down With Wilco
by The Minus 5
February 25, 2003
On this long-delayed release, the Minus 5's Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow (the Posies) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.) team up with all four members of Wilco for 13 original tracks.
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Dungeon Golds
by The Minus 5
March 10, 2015
The indie-pop collective led by Scott McCaughey reworked 12 tracks from a five LP limited set released for Record Store Day 2014.
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Let The War Against Music Begin
by The Minus 5
February 27, 2001
Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.
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Of Monkees & Men
by The Minus 5
August 19, 2016
The Monkees tribute album from the Scott McCaughey-led band features contributions from Peter Buck and Mike Mills of R.E.M.
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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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Marcata
by The Minutes
January 30, 2012
This is the debut album for the Irish rock trio.
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Tonight's Music
by The Moles
August 12, 2016
The indie rock band led by Richard Davies returns with an album of songs recorded on and off over the past 20 years with contributions from such artists as Sebadoh's Bob Fay, Free Time's Dion Nania, Jarvis Taveniere of Woods, and former Sugar member Malcolm Travis.
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America’s Velvet Glory
by The Molochs
January 13, 2017
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based garage rock band led by Lucas Fitzsimons was recorded by Jonny Bell.
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Wasted On Youth
by The Molotovs
January 30, 2026
The debut full-length release from the British brother and sister duo The Molotovs was produced by Jason Perry.
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Good Times!
by The Monkees
May 27, 2016
Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork celebrate the 50th anniversary of the pop band with its first new release in 20 years that features songs written by such artists as Rivers Cuomo, Neil Diamond, Noel Gallagher, Andy Partridge, and producer Adam Schlesinger.
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Christmas Party
by The Monkees
October 12, 2018
The first Christmas album for the Monkees features the surviving members Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork as well as vocals of Davy Jones recorded in 1991 with new songs written by Peter Buck, Rivers Cuomo, Scott McCaughey, and Andy Partridge.
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Cosmonaut
by The Monochrome Set
September 16, 2016
The 13th studio release for the British band sees the return of keyboardist John Paul Moran.
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Lotus Bridge
by The Monochrome Set
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from The Monochrome Set was inspired by lead singer Bid's dreams.
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Spaces Everywhere
by The Monochrome Set
March 17, 2015
This is the third full-length release since the British post-punk band reformed in 2011.
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Fabula Mendax
by The Monochrome Set
September 27, 2019
The 15th full-length studio release for the British post-punk band was based on manuscripts written by Joan of Arc follower Armande de Pange in the 15th Century.
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Allhallowtide
by The Monochrome Set
March 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for the post-punk band The Monochrome Set was produced by Jon Clayton and Bid.
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Tidelands
by The Moondoggies
September 14, 2010
The second album for the Seattle-based four-piece band was produced with Erik Blood.
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AdiĂłs I'm a Ghost
by The Moondoggies
August 13, 2013
The third full-length for the Seattle-based band was produced by Ryan Hadlock.
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Interplanetary Class Classics
by The Moonlandingz
March 24, 2017
The Village People's Randy Jones, Yoko Ono, Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor are some of the guests featured on the debut full-length release for the band first mentioned in Eccentronic Research Council's 2015 concept release that includes Fat White Family's Lias Saoudi and Saul Adamczewski as well as Eccentronic Research Council's Adrian Flanagan and Dean Honer.
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Big Echo
by The Morning Benders
March 9, 2010
The indie rock trio from Berkeley, California, releases its first album on Rough Trade, which was produced by band member Chris Chu and Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.
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Underwater Cinematographer
by The Most Serene Republic
July 12, 2005
This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.
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...And the Ever Expanding Universe
by The Most Serene Republic
July 14, 2009
David Newfeld produced the Canadian indie rock band's third album.
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All Hail West Texas [Reissued]
by The Mountain Goats
July 23, 2013
The remastered and reissued release of the band's 2002 disc includes seven unreleased tracks.
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Songs for Pierre Chuvin
by The Mountain Goats
April 17, 2020
The songs on the surprise release from John Darnielle was inspired while reading Pierre Chuvin's A Chronicle of the Last Pagans during the pandemic quarantine and was recorded at home with the same boombox used to record some of its early recordings.
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Bleed Out
by The Mountain Goats
August 19, 2022
The latest full-length release from John Darnielle's indie rock quartet The Mountain Goats was inspired by the movies he watched during the pandemic.
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Get Lonely
by The Mountain Goats
August 22, 2006
John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.
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Transcendental Youth
by The Mountain Goats
October 2, 2012
The 14th studio release for the folk rock band led by John Darnielle features horns by Matthew E. White.
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Beat the Champ
by The Mountain Goats
April 7, 2015
The 15th studio release for John Darnielle is a professional wrestling-themed concept album.
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In League with Dragons
by The Mountain Goats
April 26, 2019
The 17th full-length studio release for the indie folk band led by John Darnielle was produced by Owen Pallett.
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The Sunset Tree
by The Mountain Goats
April 26, 2005
John Darnielle recorded this 13-track Mountain Goats disc with the help of musicians John Vanderslice, Peter Hughes, Franklin Bruno and Scott Solter.
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All Eternals Deck
by The Mountain Goats
March 29, 2011
The 18th studio album from the North Carolina indie-folk trio features production by Hate Eternal frontman Erik Rutan, as well as others.
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The Life Of The World To Come
by The Mountain Goats
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band.
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We Shall All Be Healed
by The Mountain Goats
February 3, 2004
John Darnielle's fifth Mountain Goats disc in the past two years was produced by John Vanderslice.
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Goths
by The Mountain Goats
May 19, 2017
The 16th full-length release for the John Darnielle indie project features no guitars and was produced by Brandon Eggleston.
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Jenny From Thebes
by The Mountain Goats
October 27, 2023
The latest full-length release from The Mountain Goats is a rock opera featuring the character Jenny (who has appeared in songs on 2001's Jam Eater Blues, 2002's All Hail West Texas and 2012's Transcendental Youth).
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Dark in Here
by The Mountain Goats
June 25, 2021
The latest full-length release for the John Darnielle-led band was recorded in March 2020.
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Getting Into Knives
by The Mountain Goats
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for the indie folk band led by John Darnielle features a guest appearance from Charles Hodges and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.
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Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan
by The Mountain Goats
November 7, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda provids backing vocals on the latest full-length release from John Darnielle's The Mountain Goats that was created from notes about a dream Darnielle had.
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Heretic Pride
by The Mountain Goats
February 19, 2008
The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.
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Whoop Dee Doo
by The Muffs
July 29, 2014
This is the first album of new material in ten years for the garage rock trio led by Kim Shattuck (ex-Pixies bassist who replaced Kim Deal).
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No Holiday
by The Muffs
October 18, 2019
This is the first new release in five years from the Los Angeles punk rock band led by Kim Shattuck (who passed away on 2 Oct 2019).
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Gigi's Recovery
by The Murder Capital
January 20, 2023
The second full-length release for the Irish post-punk band The Murder Capital was produced by John Congleton.
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Blindness
by The Murder Capital
February 21, 2025
The latest full-length release from Irish rock band The Murder Capital was produced and mixed by John Congleton.
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When I Have Fears
by The Murder Capital
August 16, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Irish post-punk band was produced by Flood.
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Calm Ya Farm
by The Murlocs
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian band The Murlocs features influences of country rock music of the 1970s.
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Rapscallion
by The Murlocs
September 16, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Australian rock band The Murlocs was self-produced.
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Strength In Numbers
by The Music
June 16, 2008
The third album for the UK band was produced by Flood and Paul Hartnoll.
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Welcome To The North
by The Music
October 19, 2004
Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam) produced this sophomore outing for the English quartet.
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The Music
by The Music
February 25, 2003
They may not be easy to look up in search engines, but this very-much-rock quartet from Leeds, England could be found in all the UK music magazines, thanks to a much sought-after EP and this debut album.
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Music Tapes for Clouds & Tornadoes
by The Music Tapes
August 19, 2008
Julian Koster used a variety of antique and unusual recorders to achieve his unique sounds.
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What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood
by The Mynabirds
April 27, 2010
Former Georgie James band member Laura Burhenn releases her debut album produced by Richard Swift.
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Be Here Now
by The Mynabirds
August 25, 2017
The fourth full-length release for singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn was recorded with producer Patrick Damphier two weeks after the Inauguration of Donald Trump and the Women’s March.
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Lovers Know
by The Mynabirds
August 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the indie pop band led by Laura Burhenn was produced by Bradley Hanan Carter.
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Generals
by The Mynabirds
June 5, 2012
Produced by Richard Swift, the second release for the music project led by Laura Burhenn is said to be both a concept and protest album.
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Reeling
by The Mysterines
March 11, 2022
The debut full-length release for British alternative rock band The Mysterines was recorded live with producer Catherine Marks over three weeks.
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Afraid of Tomorrows
by The Mysterines
June 21, 2024
The latest full-length release from British rock band The Mysterines was recorded and produced in Los Angeles by John Congleton.
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The Mystery Lights
by The Mystery Lights
June 24, 2016
The full-length debut release for the Brooklyn-based garage rock band led by Mike Brandon and LA Solano was produced by Wayne Gordon.
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In Rolling Waves
by The Naked and Famous
September 17, 2013
The second full-length release for the New Zealand alternative rock five-piece was produced with Justin Meldal-Johnsen and mixed by Alan Moulder.
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Passive Me Aggressive You
by The Naked and Famous
March 15, 2011
The New Zealand indie electronic band's debut album opened at number one on the New Zealand album chart.
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Recover
by The Naked and Famous
July 24, 2020
The fourth full-length for the Los Angeles-based, New Zealand indie electronic band that includes Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers was co-produced with Simon Oscroft.
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