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Setting
by Setting
April 24, 2026
This is the second full-length release from Black Twig Pickers/Pelt's Nathan Bowles, Mind Over Mirrors' Jaime Fennelly and Megafaun's Joe Westerlund as Setting.
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you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
by Olivia Rodrigo
June 12, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's third full-length studio release features a guest appearance by The Cure's Robert Smith.
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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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A ? Of WHEN
by Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
July 10, 2026
The second full-length studio release from the collaboration between Panda Bear and Sonic Boom features contributions from Mary Lattimore.
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Spontaneous Music Live
by SML
June 26, 2026
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML feature two 23+-minutes tracks recorded live at Los Angeles' Zebulon by Bryce Gonzales.
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Cry Baby
by Vince Staples
June 5, 2026
The first independent release from rapper Vince Staples features live instrumentation.
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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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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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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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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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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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For Love Of Grace & The Hereafter
by Iceage
May 29, 2026
The first full-length studio release from Danish post-punk band Iceage since 2021's Seek Shelter was produced with Nis Bysted.
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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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new avatar
by Kelela
July 10, 2026
Kelela's latest full-length release features guest appearances by Fousheé,A. K. Paul and PinkPantheress.
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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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Spatial, No Problem.
by Lee "Scratch" Perry & Mouse On Mars
June 5, 2026
The final official release from Lee "Scratch" Perry (who died in 2021) is a collaboration with Mouse On Mars recorded in Berlin over three days in 2019.
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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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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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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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Injury Episode
by Static Dress
May 29, 2026
The second full-length release from the British post-hardcore band Static Dress features a guest appearance by Underoath.
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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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in grief or in hope
by BIG|BRAVE
June 12, 2026
The latest full-length release from Canadian trio BIG|BRAVE was produced and mixed by Seth Manchester.
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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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Inferno
by Boards of Canada
May 29, 2026
This is the first studio release from Scottish electronic duo Boards Of Canada since 2013's Tomorrow's Harvest.
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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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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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27.
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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Heavy Water
by Magic Tuber Stringband
May 22, 2026
Mike DeVito joins Courtney Werner and Evan Morgan for Magic Tuber Stringband's first full-length release as a trio. It was inspired by Courtney's work on ecological research project on possible radioactivity on wildlife at the Savannah River Site.
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Somewhere Good
by Tara Clerkin Trio
June 5, 2026
The second full-length release from British experimental band Tara Clerkin Trio was produced by Dominic Mitchison.
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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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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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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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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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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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A Moment In My Eyes
by My Precious Bunny
May 22, 2026
The debut full-length release from My Precious Bunny, the solo project of Penelope Isles' Lily Wolter was co-produced with Allister Kellaway.
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But What Time Is It Really? [Live]
by Cabaret Voltaire
April 24, 2026
The live album from British electronic band Cabaret Voltaire was recorded during its 2025 tour.
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Songs Of Personal Loss And Protest
by Jon Spencer
June 12, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from Jon Spencer features contributions by The Bobby Lees' Kendall Wind and Macky "Spider" Bowman.
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Armagideon Time: When Punk Met Dub 1978-1984
by Various Artists
June 26, 2026
The three-disc compilation features post-punk/dub songs by such artist as Mad Professor, The Clash, The Jam, The Pop Group, The Ruts, The Slits, Thompson Twins, UB40, Jah Wobble, and XTC
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Wagon Burner
by Dead Pioneers
June 26, 2026
The latest full-length release from Colorado punk band Dead Pioneers features guest appearances by Cheap Perfume, The Interrupters and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson.
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The Ground Above
by Beth Orton
June 26, 2026
Beth Orton's latest full-length release was self-produced and features contributions from Leo Abrahams, Sam Amidon, Sam Beste, Paul Butler, Jesse Chandler, Nick Hakim, Tom Herbert, Shahzad Ismaily, Teeny Lieberson, Grey McMurray, Vishal Nayak, Dave Okumu, Mauro Refosco, Tom Skinner, Ben Sloan, Christos Styliandes, Adrian Utley, and Chris Vatalaro.
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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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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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Paradessence
by Visible Cloaks
May 22, 2026
The first full-length studio release from Oregon-based electronic duo Visible Cloaks since 2017's Reassemblage features guest appearances by Félicia Atkinson, Componium Ensemble, Motion Graphics, Yoshio Ojima, Ioana Șelaru, and Satsuki Shibano.
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Frozen Charlotte
by Jack White
July 10, 2026
Jack White's latest full-length solo release was recorded in Nashville and has a more conventional release than 2024's No Name.
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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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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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The Ghost Of A Future Dead
by At the Gates
April 24, 2026
The eighth full-length studio release from Swedish death metal band At the Gates is the first with Anders Björler since 2014's At War With Reality and the final album with Tomas Lindberg (who passed way from complications related to his cancer treatment in 2025).
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So Help Me God
by Kelsey Lu
June 12, 2026
The second full-length studio release from Kelsey Lu features contributions by Jack Antonoff, Kim Gordon, Oli Jacobs, Yves Rothman, Sampha, and Kamasi Washington.
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Snowdrop
by Mono
June 12, 2026
Brad Wood recorded and mixed Mono's latest full-length release featuring a 10-piece orchestra and an eight-piece choir.
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Doctrine Of Love
by Jalen Ngonda
June 5, 2026
The second full-length release from retro soul artist Jalen Ngonda was co-produced by Michael Buckley and V. Chiarito.
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Eyes Full
by Zoh Amba
June 5, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from Tennessee saxophonist Zoh Amba features Amba on guitar and vocals rather than saxophone.
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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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I Built You A Tower
by Death Cab for Cutie
June 5, 2026
The first release from Death Cab for Cutie on the Anti- label was produced by John Congleton.
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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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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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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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Malarial Dream
by Alvarius B.
April 24, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from Sun City Girls' Alan Bishop was recorded in Egypt.
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Time
by Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band
May 1, 2026
The latest collaboration between blues artists Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band was recorded in 2010.
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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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Role Model Hermit
by mary in the junkyard
July 3, 2026
The debut full-length release from British indie trio mary in the junkyard was produced by Oli Bayston and mixed by Ben Baptie.
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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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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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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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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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Beauty Land
by Greg Mendez
May 29, 2026
The first full-length release from Philadelphia singer-songwriter Greg Mendez on the Dead Oceans label 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 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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CONFESSIONS II
by Madonna
July 3, 2026
Madonna's sequel to 2005's Confessions on a Dance Floor features guest appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Feid, Martin Garrix, Lola Leon, and Stromae.
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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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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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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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Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings
by Ambrose Akinmusire & Mary Halvorson
June 12, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Ambrose Akinmusire and Mary Halvorson.
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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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Roses
by Widowspeak
June 5, 2026
The latest full-length release from New York duo Widowspeak was recorded in Hydra, Greece.
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Philadelphia's been good to me
by Kurt Vile
May 29, 2026
Kurt Vile's latest full-length solo release is described as a love letter to his hometown of Philadelphia.
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If You Don't Know Me, Buy Now
by Kelley Stoltz
May 15, 2026
The latest full-length solo release from San Francisco-based indie pop singer-songwriter Kelley Stoltz features contributions by such artists as Allyson Baker of Dirty Ghosts, Brigid Dawson of the Osees, Karina Denike of Dance Hall Crashers, and Pete Straus of the Dwarves.
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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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Hum Of Hurt
by Converge
June 5, 2026
The second full-length release from Massachusetts metalcore band Converge in 2026 was recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou.
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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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Precreation Percolation
by Super Furry Animals
May 1, 2026
The Super Furry Animals compilation includes a new remaster of two EPs released 1995, four songs with Rhys Ifans on lead vocals (he left the band for acting) and demos.
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Livin In The USA
by Low Cut Connie
July 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia-based band Low Cut Connie was produced by the band's frontman, Adam Weiner.
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Placebo RE:CREATED
by Placebo
June 19, 2026
Placebo's 1996 self-titled debut was "reworked and embellished" from the original recordings and features two songs from the 2006 reissue ("Drowning by Numbers" and "H. K. Farewell"). The two-CD version includes a disc of five demos from 1995 and four live tracks from 1997. The digital and deluxe LP versions include five remixes.
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NATURE IS HEALING
by horsegiirL
June 5, 2026
The debut full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer horsegiirL features production by A.G. Cook, Casey MQ, Elof Loelv, FREE Jimi, Luvhuhter, Margo XS, Nomak, and Suena.
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Tell Me It's A Dream
by Rosa Walton
June 5, 2026
The debut full-length solo release from Let's Eat Grandma's Rosa Walton was produced with David Wrench.
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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 Landfill
by Fruit Bats
June 12, 2026
Eric D. Johnson's latest Fruit Bats album was recorded mostly at Washington's Bear Creek Studios with the full band.
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As Time Explodes: The Live Album
by Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts
May 29, 2026
The live album from Neil Young And The Chrome Hearts features tracks recorded during its 2025 tour in North America and Europe.
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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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Public Luxury
by Downtown Boys
June 26, 2026
Downtown Boys' first full-length studio release since 2017's Cost of Living was co-produced by band guitarist/singer Joey La Neve DeFrancesco and Seth Manchester.
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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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Demand To Be Taken To Heaven Alive!
by Horse Lords
June 12, 2026
The latest full-length release from Baltimore experimental rock band Horse Lords features contributions by Nina Guo, Madison Greenstone, Weston Olencki, and Evelyn Saylor.
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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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bitknot
by feeble little horse
May 26, 2026
The third full-length release from Pittsburgh indie rock band feeble little horse was self-recorded and self-produced.
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Your Day Will Come (2026)
by Chanel Beads
June 26, 2026
The second full-length release from Chanel Beads shares the same name as the Shane Lavers project's 2024 debut album.
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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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LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW
by Ecca Vandal
May 22, 2026
The second full-length release from Australia-based artist Ecca Vandal was produced with Richie Buxton.
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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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Neon Summer Skin
by Bedouine
June 5, 2026
Bedouine's first release since 2021's Waysides features production with Jonathan Rado and Gus Seyffert.
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SPLAT!
by Deep Purple
July 3, 2026
The second full-length release from British rock band Deep Purple's with Simon McBride on guitar was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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