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The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
by Paul McCartney
May 29, 2026
Paul McCartney's first solo studio release in over five years features a guest appearance by fellow Beatle Ringo Starr.
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Blue Morpho
by Ed O'Brien
May 22, 2026
The second solo release from Radiohead's Ed O'Brien was produced by Paul Epworth and features contributions by Shabaka Hutchings, Dave Okumu, Philip Selway, and The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra.
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everyone for ten minutes
by Bleachers
May 22, 2026
The latest studio release from Bleachers is said to feature songs about Jack Antonoff's "origin story."
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the color of rain
by aja monet
May 22, 2026
The second full-length release from self-described "surrealist blues poet" aja monet features guest appearances by Ganavya, Mick Jenkins, Vic Mensa, Mereba, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Brandee Younger.
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Almost Waking
by Bill Orcutt & Mabe Fratti
May 22, 2026
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt features cello arrangement by I. la Católica.
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The Anthology Of UnAmerican Folk Music
by Marisa Anderson
May 22, 2026
Marisa Anderson interpreted nine songs selected from Harry Smith's music archive, focusing on regions the United States has had conflicts with since 1970, the year of her birth.
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CO.WAR.DICE.
by Marmozets
May 22, 2026
The first full-length release from British rock band Marmozets since 2018's Knowing What You Know Now was produced by Jonathan Gilmore.
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Gravity Freeze
by Little Barrie
May 22, 2026
The first full-length solo release from British rock band Little Barrie (best known for the theme song for TV series "Better Call Saul") since 2017's Death Express features Tony Coote on drums.
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388
by The Coral
May 21, 2026
The Coral's surprise release was recorded on a Tascam 388 tape machine and was available on vinyl only at some independent record stores in the UK on 8 May 2026 before a wide release was announced.
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Little Wide Open
by Kevin Morby
May 15, 2026
Kevin Morby latest full-length release features contributions by artists such as Aaron Dessner, Meg Duffy, Amelia Meath, Justin Vernon, and Lucinda Williams. It is said to be a part of an unintentional trilogy of albums that include 2020's Sundowner and 2022's This Is a Photograph.
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American Stories
by Rostam
May 15, 2026
Rostam Batmanglij's third full-length solo release features guest appearance by Clairo and Amir Yaghmai.
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ICEMAN
by Drake
May 15, 2026
Drake's 18-track album featuring guest appearances by 21 Savage, Future and Molly Santana was one of three albums (with MAID OF HONOUR and HABIBTI) released on the same day.
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REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE
by Genesis Owusu
May 15, 2026
The third full-length release from Ghanaian Australian rapper Genesis Owusu features guest appearances by DUCKWRTH and Ladyhawke.
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MAID OF HONOUR
by Drake
May 15, 2026
Drake's surprise 14-track album featuring guest appearances by Central Cee, Iconic Savvy, Popcaan, and Sexyy Red was one of three albums (with ICEMAN and HABIBTI) released on the same day.
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HABIBTI
by Drake
May 15, 2026
Drake's surprise 11-track album featuring guest appearances by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Qendresa, Sexyy Red, and Loe Shimmy was one of three albums (with ICEMAN and MAID OF HONOUR) released on the same day.
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Happy Today
by Jeff Parker ETA IVtet
May 15, 2026
The first release from Jeff Parker ETA IVtet not recorded the now closed micro-club ETA features two 20+ minutes tracks recorded live at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles.
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Of Earth & Wires
by Dua Saleh
May 15, 2026
Dua Saleh's (who also was in Netflix series "Sex Education") second full-length release features guest appearances by Bon Iver, Gaidaa, and aja monet.
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Counting Sunsets
by SUSS
May 15, 2026
The latest full-length release from New York Ambient country trio SUSS was self-recorded.
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Remember The Humans
by Broken Social Scene
May 8, 2026
Broken Social Scene's first full-length release since 2017's Hug Of Thunder was produced by David Newfeld.
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Train On The Island
by Aldous Harding
May 8, 2026
Aldous Harding recorded her fifth full-length release in Wales with co-producer John Parish. It features a guest appearance by H. Hawkline's Huw Evans and contributions from Joe Harvey-Whyte, Mali Llywelyn, Thomas Poli, and Sebastian Rochford.
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Look For Your Mind!
by The Lemon Twigs
May 8, 2026
The first album from The Lemon Twigs to feature touring members Reza Matin and Danny Ayala, as well as Tchotchke's Eva Chambers, was also self-produced.
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Croz Boyce
by Croz Boyce
May 8, 2026
The first album from Avey Tare's Dave Portner and Geologist's Brian Weitz (who are also in Animal Collective) under the name Croz Boyce is an instrumental release.
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Dancing On The Wall
by MUNA
May 8, 2026
The fourth full-length studio release from Los Angeles indie pop trio MUNA was self-produced.
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The Afterparty
by Lykke Li
May 8, 2026
Lykke Li's sixth full-length release is said to be her final album under "this current artistic incarnation."
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Cost Of Living Adjustment
by Cola
May 8, 2026
The third full-length release from the Montreal post-punk trio Cola was self-produced.
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Badges
by The Loft
May 8, 2026
British indie pop band The Loft return with a follow-up to its debut full-length release 2025's Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same.
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Detached From The Rest Of You
by Loraine James
May 8, 2026
The latest full-length release from electronic producer Loraine James features guest appearances by Fyn Dobson, Miho Hatori, Anysia Kym, Le3 bLACK, Sydney Spann, Alan Sparhawk, and Tirzah.
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Lavender Networks
by Fire-Toolz
May 8, 2026
Fire-Toolz's first full-length release on the Warp label features guest appearances by Brothertiger, Nailah Hunter, Jennifer Holm, Zola Jesus, Lipsticism, and Sling Beam.
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Loud Bloom
by Olof Dreijer
May 8, 2026
The debut full-length solo release from The Knife's Olof Dreijer features guest appearances by Toya Delazy, Diva Cruz and MaMan.
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Born To Kill
by Social Distortion
May 8, 2026
Social Distortion's first full-length studio release since 2011's Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes was produced by band frontman Mike Ness and D. Sardy.
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Let X=X (Live)
by Laurie Anderson With Sexmob
May 8, 2026
The live album from Laurie Anderson and New York jazz ensemble Sex Mob features 23 tracks recorded from their 2023 concert tour.
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Middle Of Nowhere
by Kacey Musgraves
May 1, 2026
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves features guest appearances by Gregory Alan Isakov, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Willie Nelson.
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In Times Of Dragons
by Tori Amos
May 1, 2026
Tori Amos' latest full-length release is described as "a metaphorical story about the fight for Democracy over Tyranny."
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American Football (LP4)
by American Football
May 1, 2026
American Football's fourth full-length release of originals was recorded over 10-days in Stinson Beach and features guest appearances by Caithlin De Marrais, Wisp, and Brendan Yates.
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FENIAN
by Kneecap
May 1, 2026
The second full-length release from the Belfast rap trio Kneecap features guest appearances by Casiokids, Fawzi, Radie Peat, and Kae Tempest.
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Peaches!
by The Black Keys
May 1, 2026
The Black Keys cover songs by such artists as R.L. Burnside, Dr. Feelgood, Earl Hooker, and Junior Kimbrough.
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I'm People
by Hiss Golden Messenger
May 1, 2026
The latest full-length release from Hiss Golden Messenger features contributions by Sam Beam, Amy Helm, Griff Goldsmith, Taylor Goldsmith, Bruce Hornsby, Eric D. Johnson, Marcus King, and Sara Watkins.
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Long Wave Home
by Jesca Hoop
May 1, 2026
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop features contributions by such artists as Sam Amidon, Chloe Foy, Rachel Rimmer, Sebastian Rochford, and Jon Thorne.
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Sol.Hz
by Seefeel
May 1, 2026
Seefeel's follow-up to 2024's mini album Everything Squared is its first full-length studio release in 15 years.
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Theft World
by Lip Critic
May 1, 2026
The second full-length release from Brooklyn electro-punk quartet Lip Critic was produced by the band's own Bret Kaser and Connor Kleitz.
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Sweat
by Melanie C
May 1, 2026
Melanie C's ninth solo studio release was recorded in London, Stockholm and Sydney.
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Hoopla
by Weird Nightmare
May 1, 2026
Metz's Alex Edkins returns with his second solo release as Weird Nightmare. It was co-produced with Spoon's Jim Eno and features a guest appearance by Julianna Riolino.
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It's Been Awful
by Isaiah Rashad
May 1, 2026
Rapper Isaiah Rashad's third full-length studio release features guest appearances by Dominic Fike, Julian Sintonia and SZA.
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Poem 1
by Ana Roxanne
May 1, 2026
The second full-length release from California singer songwriter Ana Roxanne was self-produced.
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MAITREYA CORSO
by Maya Hawke
May 1, 2026
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke worked with Benjamin Lazar Davis, Christian Lee Hutson, and Jonathan Low on her fourth full-length album.
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Musick
by Laibach
May 1, 2026
The first full-length studio release of original music from Slovenian band Laibach since 2014's Spectre features guest appearances by Donna Marina Mårtensson, Senidah, Gregor Strasbergar, Manca Trampuš, and Wiyaala.
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Johnny's Dreamworld
by Modern Woman
May 1, 2026
The debut full-length release from British art-rock band Modern Woman was produced by Joel Burton and mixed by Oli Barton-Wood.
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Into Oblivion
by Venom
May 1, 2026
British black metal band Venom releases its first full-length studio release since 2018's Storm The Gates.
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A Great Day In Newcastle
by Knats
May 1, 2026
The second full-length release from British jazz trio Knats features poet Cooper Robson and black midi's Geordie Greep (who also produced).
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They Came Like Swallows
by Bonner Kramer & Thurston Moore
May 1, 2026
The seven track collaboration between Thurston Moore and Bonner Kramer is said to be "a prayer to the war-torn souls of the families of Palestine."
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Your Favorite Toy
by Foo Fighters
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is its first with drummer Ilan Rubin, who previously played for Nine Inch Nails.
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Singing
by Gia Margaret
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from Chicago singer-songwriter Gia Margaret features contributions by such artists as David Bazan, Sean Carey, Amy Millan, Deb Talan, and Kurt Vile.
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Something Worth Waiting For
by Friko
April 24, 2026
The second full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Friko was produced by John Congleton.
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by White Denim
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from Austin indie rock band White Denim features guest appearances by Dawes, Adryon de León, Kosta G, Loud Forest, Owen Pallett, Jessie Payo, and Renata Zeiguer.
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Romanticize The Dive
by Metric
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from Canadian indie rock band Metric was recorded at New York's Electric Lady Studios.
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Long Long Road
by Ringo Starr
April 24, 2026
Ringo Starr's second country album produced by T Bone Burnett features contributions by such artists as Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, St. Vincent, and Molly Tuttle.
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The Great Divide
by Noah Kahan
April 24, 2026
The fourth full-length release from Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan was produced by Aaron Dessner and Gabe Simon.
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Weller At The BBC, Vol. 2
by Paul Weller
April 24, 2026
The second Paul Weller compilation of tracks recorded between 2008 and 2024 at the BBC includes some of his greatest hits as well as songs by The Jam, The Style Council, Billie Eilish, and Zombies.
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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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Under My Umbrella
by Miss Grit
April 24, 2026
The second full-length release from Margaret Sohn as Miss Grit was co-produced with Momma's Aron Kobayashi Ritch (who also mixed the album).
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Confession
by Carla dal Forno
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length release from Australian artist Carla dal Forno was self-produced and mixed by Amir Shoat.
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Orange
by White Fence
April 24, 2026
The first full-length release from Tim Presley under the name White Fence since 2019's I Have To Feed Larry's Hawk was produced by Ty Segall.
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Requiem
by Irmin Schmidt
April 24, 2026
CAN co-founder Irmin Schmidt worked with René Tinner on his latest full-length solo release created at his home in France.
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Kehlani
by Kehlani
April 24, 2026
Kehlani's 17-track release features guest appearances by Big Sean, Brandy, Cardi B, Clipse, Missy Elliott, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Leon Thomas, and Usher.
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Angel In Plainclothes
by Angelo De Augustine
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length solo release Los Angeles singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine features contributions from Leng Bian, Thomas Bartlett, Wendy Fraser, Oliver Hill, and Jonathan Wilson.
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Location Lost
by Failure
April 24, 2026
Hayley Williams appears as a guest on the latest full-length release from Los Angeles alternative rock band Failure.
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HOPE!!
by Angélique Kidjo
April 24, 2026
Angélique Kidjo's latest solo album features guest appearances by The Cavemen., Dadju, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, IZA, Sheila Maurice-Grey, PJ Morton, Florent Pagny, Quavo, Nile Rodgers, Soweto Gospel Choir, Ayra Star, Pharrell Williams, and Charlie Wilson
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THE HORIZON SPIRALS/THE HORIZON VIRAL
by OOIOO/Lightning Bolt
April 24, 2026
The split LP features two tracks by OOIOO and five tracks by Lightning Bolt.
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Fenceline
by mildred
April 24, 2026
The debut full-length release from California-based indie band mildred was recorded mainly with Art Feynman/Here We Go Magic's Luke Temple.
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Superbloom
by Jessie Ware
April 17, 2026
The latest full-length release from British pop singer-songwriter Jessie Ware features production by James Ford, Karma Kid, Barney Lister, Stuart Price, and Jon Shave.
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Nine Inch Noize
by Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize
April 17, 2026
The debut full-length collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize features reimagined Nine Inch Nails tracks that were first performed at Coachella on April 11, 2026.
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Fidelity
by Yaya Bey
April 17, 2026
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Anastasia Antoinette, Exaktly, NESTA, Samantha G., and Deem Spencer.
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KONNAKOL
by ZAYN
April 17, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from former One Direction singer ZAYN was produced by Malay.
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COME CLOSER
by TOMORA
April 17, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from AURORA and the Chemical Brothers' Tom Rowlands As TOMORA.
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Sanctions
by Souled American
April 17, 2026
The first full-length studio release from Souled American since 1996's Notes Campfire was self-produced.
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The Undone Is Done Again [EP]
by Tanya Donelly & Chris Brokaw
April 17, 2026
The four-track EP of reimagined medieval music from Tanya Donelly and Chris Brokaw began originally as one Christmas carol for a holiday benefit concert in Boston.
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The World Is Not Good Enough
by Sean Solomon
April 17, 2026
The debut full-length solo release from Moaning's Sean Solomon was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.
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MR COBRA
by Lucy Liyou
April 17, 2026
Lucy Liyou adapted her semi-autobiographical solo theater performance piece into this 12-track album.
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Bitches Blues
by Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns
April 17, 2026
Norwegian guitarist Hedvig Mollestad's second release with Ståle Storløkken and Ole Mofjell as Hedvig Mollestad Weejuns features six instrumental tracks.
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The World Is To Dig
by They Might Be Giants
April 14, 2026
The latest full-length release from alternative rock band They Might Be Giants was produced with Patrick Dillett.
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My New Band Believe
by My New Band Believe
April 10, 2026
The debut full-length release from Cameron Picton's new group My New Band Believe was produced by caroline's Jasper Llewellyn and Mike O'Malley.
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Kammerkonzert
by Squarepusher
April 10, 2026
The latest full-length release from British electronic producer Squarepusher was originally planned to be played with an orchestra, but an injury and the COVID-19 pandemic led to Tom Jenkinson's recoding it by himself.
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Cruel World
by Holly Humberstone
April 10, 2026
The second full-length studio release from British pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone was produced by Rob Milton.
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Life Slime
by Pictish Trail
April 10, 2026
The latest full-length from Johnny Lynch's music project Pictish Trail was produced by Mike Lindsay.
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Savage Imperial Death March
by Melvins With Napalm Death
April 10, 2026
The eight-track release from the collaboration between the Melvins and Napalm Death was produced with Toshi Kasai.
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Evergreen In Your Mind
by Juni Habel
April 10, 2026
The latest full-length release from Norwegian singer-songwriter Juni Habel was produced with Stian Skaaden.
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Total Dive
by Brown Horse
April 10, 2026
The third full-length release from British country rock band Brown Horse was produced and mixed by Owen Turner.
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Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems
by Felicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou
April 10, 2026
Felicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou recorded the third installment of RVNG Intl.'s Reflections series in France, Greece, and Italy.
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Maybe Not Tonight
by Lime Garden
April 10, 2026
The second full-length release from British indie pop band Lime Garden was produced by Charlie Andrew with Dan Carey co-producing two tracks.
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Dandelion
by Ella Langley
April 10, 2026
The second full-length release from Alabama country artist Ella Langley was produced with Miranda Lambert and Ben West.
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A Wave That Will Never Break
by WU LYF
April 10, 2026
WU LYF's first full-length studio release since 2011's Go Tell Fire To The Mountain was produced by Sonic Boom and is only available on http://worldunite.org and Bandcamp.
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Hope And Fury
by Joe Jackson
April 10, 2026
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson was produced with Patrick Dillett.
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Forever Ends Someday
by Wesley Joseph
April 10, 2026
The debut full-length release from British artist Wesley Joseph features guest appearances by Danny Brown and Jorja Smith.
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Vol.II
by Angine de Poitrine
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Canadian experimental rock band Angine de Poitrine was produced by Fabien Peterson.
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POMPEII // UTILITY
by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & SURF GANG
April 3, 2026
The split release from Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE with production by SURF GANG features guest appearances by Jadasea, Lerado Khalil, Anysia Kym, Niontay and Na-Kel Smith.
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VOLUMES: ONE (SELECTIONS FROM MUSIC CONCERTS 2019-2023 BON IVER 6 PIECE BAND)
by Bon Iver
April 3, 2026
The 10 Bon Iver live tracks recorded between 2019-2023 selected by Justin Vernon for this release are the beginning of a planned series of archival releases.
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Wendy Eisenberg
by Wendy Eisenberg
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Wendy Eisenberg was produced with Mari Rubio.
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Easter Lily EP
by U2
April 3, 2026
The second surprise EP from U2 in 2026 was produced by Jacknife Lee and includes a song in tribute to producer Hal Willner (who passed away in 2020).
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Two Wheels Move The Soul
by Robber Robber
April 3, 2026
Robber Robber's second full-length release was produced by the band's singer, Nina Cates, and drummer, Zack James.
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sunn O)))
by Sunn O)))
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson as Sunn O))) was produced with Brad Wood.
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