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1.
Queen II [Collector's Edition]
by Queen
March 27, 2026
Queen's 1974 album is reissued as a five CD and two LP box set that includes a new mix of the album, previously unreleased outtakes and demos as well as live tracks, radio sessions, and 112-page book.
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An Undying Love For A Burning World
by Neurosis
March 20, 2026
The surprise first new release from Neurosis in a decade is also its first with ISIS/SUMAC's Aaron Turner who shares lead vocals with Steve Von Till.
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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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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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U
by Underscores
March 20, 2026
The third full-length release from New York-based pop artist Underscores was self-produced.
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Hoggar
by Tinariwen
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Tuareg desert blues group Tinariwen features guest appearances by Sulafa Elyas and José González,
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A Pound Of Feathers
by The Black Crowes
March 13, 2026
The Black Crowes recorded its latest full-length album in Nashville with producer Jay Joyce in 10 days.
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Nothing's About To Happen To Me
by Mitski
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from alternative/indie singer-songwriter Mitski was produced by Patrick Hyland.
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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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THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
by RAYE
March 27, 2026
The second full-length release from British pop artist RAYE features guest appearances by Al Green and Hans Zimmer as well as her grandad Michael and sisters Absolutely and Amma.
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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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Girlfriend
by Grace Ives
March 20, 2026
The third full-length release from New York indie pop artist Grace Ives was produced with John DeBold and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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Irreparable Parables
by Andrew Wasylyk
March 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Scottish artist Andrew Wasylyk features guest appearances from Field Music, Kathryn Joseph, Molly Linen, Stuart Murdoch, Gruff Rhys, and Saya from Tenniscoats.
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Transmitter
by Cut Worms
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Max Clarke as Cut Worms was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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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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The Mountain
by Gorillaz
February 27, 2026
The latest release from Gorillaz features guest appearances by Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash, Yasiin Bey, Asha Bhosle, Bizarrap, Black Thought, IDLES, Kara Jackson, Johnny Marr, Ajay Prasanna, Gruff Rhys, Anoushka Shankar, Paul Simonon, Omar Souleyman, Sparks, and Trueno.
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IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE
by The Twilight Sad
March 27, 2026
The Twilight Sad's first full-length release since 2019's IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME features contributions by Arab Strap's David Jeans and The Cure's Robert Smith.
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Live Forever
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
March 20, 2026
Hurray for the Riff Raff's first live album features songs recorded at two performances at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music in July 2025.
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Mutiny After Midnight
by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
March 13, 2026
Sturgill Simpson's first album credited under the expanded name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds was recorded in Nashville. Originally reported to be released only on CD, vinyl or cassette on March 13th, a streaming version became available on his YouTube channel on 2 Mar 2026.
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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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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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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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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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WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA
by Slayyyter
March 27, 2026
The second full-length studio release from Los Angeles-based pop artist Slayyyter was inspired by her adolescence years in St. Louis.
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This Can't Be Today: American Psychedelia & The Paisley Underground 1977-1988
by Various Artists
February 13, 2026
The Bangles, Camper Van Beethoven, Hüsker Dü, Meat Puppets, R.E.M., The Dream Syndicate, The Flaming Lips, The Long Ryders are some of the artists featured on the 67 tracks of the three-disc compilation from Cherry Red Records.
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Into Oblivion
by Lamb of God
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from metal band Lamb of God was produced by
Josh Wilbur.
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27.
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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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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Love Is Not Enough
by Converge
February 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Massachusetts metalcore band Converge was self-produced and mixed by Kurt Ballou.
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DISCOMBOBULATED
by Hen Ogledd
February 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Hen Ogledd, the music project that includes Dawn Bothwell, Rhodri Davies, Richard Dawson and Sally Pilkington was produced with Sam Grant.
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Sexistential
by Robyn
March 27, 2026
Robyn's first full-length studio release since 2018's Honey was co-produced with Klas Åhlund.
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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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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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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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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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GOLDSTAR
by The Sophs
March 13, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based alternative rock band The Sophs, who signed to Rough Trade before they had even played a live show.
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Against The Dying Of The Light
by José González
March 27, 2026
The fourth full-length solo release from Swedish singer-songwriter José González is his first since 2021's Local Valley.
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All Clouds Bring Not Rain
by MEMORIALS
March 27, 2026
The second full-length release from British duo MEMORIALS was mainly self-recorded in France.
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After The Rain, Strange Seeds
by The Leaf Library
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from London-based quartet The Leaf Library was mixed by John McEntire.
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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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Highway To Heavenly
by Heavenly
February 27, 2026
British indie pop band Heavenly releases its first full-length release since 1996's Operation Heavenly. It features the surviving original members, with Ian Button on drums from the late Matthew Fletcher, who passed away in 1996.
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Autechre Guitar
by Shane Parish
February 27, 2026
Guitarist Shane Parish reimagines 10 tracks by electronic duo Autechre into acoustic guitar songs.
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The Pleasure Is Yours
by GENA
February 27, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from Liv.e and Karriem Riggins as GENA.
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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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Future Present Past
by Irreversible Entanglements
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from free-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements features guest appearances by Helado Negro and MOTHERBOARD.
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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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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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The Mirror
by Buck Meek
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from Big Thief's Buck Meek features contributions by such artists as Jollie Holland, James Krivchenia, Mary Lattimore, Adrianne Lenker, and Alex Somers.
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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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Trixies
by Squeeze
March 6, 2026
Squeeze's first full-length release in nine years features songs Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote when they were teens in the 1970s about a fictional nightclub.
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Of The Earth
by Shabaka
March 6, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka was self-produced.
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13
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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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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ARIRANG
by BTS
March 20, 2026
BTS returns after three years with its first full-length studio album in three years. It features songs co-written with such artists as Diplo, Mike Will Made-I, Kevin Parker, and Ryan Tedder.
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Crystalpunk
by Chalk
March 13, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from Belfast electro-punk duo Chalk
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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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Side-Eye III+
by Pat Metheny
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Pat Metheny features Chris Fishman on keyboards and Joe Dyson on drums.
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Wuthering Heights
by Charli xcx
February 13, 2026
Charli xcx's latest full-length album has been described as both a companion and soundtrack album to "Wuthering Heights" directed by Emerald Fennell. It features guest appearances by John Cale and Sky Ferreira.
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yourprettyplaceisgoingtohell
by The Heads
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from British psychedelic rock band The Heads psychedelic was produced by John McBain.
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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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HELP(2)
by War Child Records
March 6, 2026
Damon Albarn, Arooj Aftab, Arctic Monkeys, Bat For Lashes, beabadoobee, Beck, Big Thief, Black Country, New Road, Anna Calvi, Graham Coxon, Depeche Mode, Dove Ellis, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Foals, Fontaines D.C., Beth Gibbons, Greentea Peng, King Krule, Oasis, Arlo Parks, Pulp, Olivia Rodrigo, Ellie Rowsell, Sampha, Kae Tempest, The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg, Cameron Winter, Nilüfer Yanya, and Young Fathers appear on the 23-track compilation to raise funds to support children living in war zones.
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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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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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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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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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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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My Days Of 58
by Bill Callahan
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Bill Callahan was recorded with his touring band and features additional contributions by Richard Bowden, Bill McCullough, Mike St. Clair, Pat Thrasher, and Chris Vreeland.
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To Whom This May Concern
by Jill Scott
February 13, 2026
Jill Scott's first full-length studio release since 2015's Woman features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Maha Adachi Earth, Too $hort, Trombone Shorty, and Tierra Whack.
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70.
Under My Umbrella
by Miss Grit
April 24, 2026
The second full-length release from Margaret Sohn as Miss Grit was co-produced with Momma's Aron Kobayashi Ritch (who also mixed the album).
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We Are Together Again
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Will Oldham under the name Bonnie "Prince" Billy was recorded in Louisville with co-producer Jim Marlowe and includes contributions from Tory Fisher, Lacey Guthrie, Maggie Halfman, Catherine Irwin, and Katie Peabody.
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Theft World
by Lip Critic
May 1, 2026
The second full-length release from Brooklyn electro-punk quartet Lip Critic was produced by the band's own Bret Kaser and Connor Kleitz.
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Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection 3
by Spencer Cullum
March 27, 2026
The third volume of Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection trilogy features guest appearances by Allison de Groot, Oisin Leech, Erin Rae, Rich Ruth, and Annie Williams.
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Paris In The Spring
by Alexis Taylor
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor features guest appearances by Green Gartside and Lola Kirke.
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Written Into Changes
by Avalon Emerson & The Charm
March 20, 2026
The second full-length release from Avalon Emerson & The Charm was co-produced with Nathan Jenkins (aka Bullion) and Rostam Batmanglij, who co-produced on two songs.
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Distracted
by Thundercat
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Thundercat features guest appearances by A$AP Rocky, Channel Tres, Lil Yachty, Mac Miller, Tame Impala, and Willow.
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the apple tree under the sea
by hemlocke springs
February 13, 2026
The debut full-length release from North Carolina alt-pop artist hemlocke springs was produced with BURNS.
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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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What A Day For A Daydream: The Complete Recordings 1965-1969 [Box Set]
by The Lovin' Spoonful
March 27, 2026
The seven-disc box set includes The Lovin' Spoonful's first four studio albums, two soundtrack albums, the Joe Butler-helmed final album Revelation: Revolution ’69, and original guitarist Zal Yanovsky's solo album Alive And Well In Argentina.
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80.
Kin
by KMRU
February 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Berlin-based ambient/sound artist KMRU features a guest appearance by Fennesz.
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Fables
by Isabel Pine
February 20, 2026
The debut full-length release from Canadian artist Isabel Pine was self-recorded and produced.
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PLAY ME
by Kim Gordon
March 13, 2026
The third full-length solo release from Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon was produced by Justin L. Raisen.
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i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley [EP]
by Mclusky
March 20, 2026
After Mclusky returned after more than 20 years with 2025's the world is still here and so are we, the band return in less than a year with a six-track release.
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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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Masquerade
by Cardinals
February 13, 2026
The debut full-length release from Irish post-rock band Cardinals was produced by Shrink and mixed by Dani Bennett Spragg.
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Thirteen
by Soft Machine
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from British jazz-rock band Soft Machine is the first with new drummer Asaf Sirkis (John Marshall died in 2023).
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Sunny, I Was Wrong
by Joe Pernice
April 3, 2026
Joe Pernice's debut full-length solo studio release of original songs features guest appearances by Norman Blake, Rodney Crowell, Aimee Mann, and Jimmy Webb.
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House On Fire
by Wild Billy Childish & CTMF
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from Wild Billy Childish and CTMF features 12 original songs and two remixed cover songs.
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Swet Deth
by Crooked Fingers
February 27, 2026
Eric Bachmann's first full-length release under the Crooked Fingers name in 15 years includes guest appearances by The National's Matt Berninger, Avery Leigh Draut, Liz Durrett, Skylar Gudasz, Superchunk's Mac McCaughan, and Sharon Van Etten.
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I Guess U Had To Be There
by ELUCID & Sebb Bash
March 13, 2026
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between New York rapper ELUCID and producer Sebb Bash features guest appearances by billy woods, Breeze Brewin, Shabaka Hutchings, Mattie, and Estee Nack.
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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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News From Planet Zombie
by The Notwist
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from German indie electronic group The Notwist was recorded in Munich.
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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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Garip
by Altin Gün
February 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Amsterdam-based Turkish group Altin Gün features reimaginings of songs by Neşet Ertaş.
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Hurts Like Hell
by Charlotte Cornfield
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield features a guest appearance by Feist and other contributions by such artists as Maia Friedman, Christian Lee Hutson, Palehound's El Kempner, Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney, and Buck Meek.
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Future Soul
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from blues rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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Creature Of Habit
by Courtney Barnett
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett features a guest appearance by Waxahatchee.
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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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We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years [Super Deluxe Edition]
by The Beach Boys
February 13, 2026
The six-disc box set features a remaster of The Beach Boys' 1977 album Love You, as well as demos, outtakes, and alternative mixes.
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No Need To Be Lonely
by Gladie
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia indie rock band Gladie was produced by Jeff Rosenstock.
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