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I Play My Bass Loud
by Gina Birch
February 24, 2023
The debut full-length solo release for The Raincoats' Gina Birch was produced by Youth and features contributions from Shanne Bradley, Jane Crockford, Emily Elhaj, Helen McCookerybook, Thurston Moore, and Ana da Silva.
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Soul'd Out: The Complete Wattstax Collection [Box Set]
by Various Artists
February 24, 2023
The 12-disc box set of the Wattstax concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1972 features 31 previously unreleased tracks as well as tracks recorded at The Summit Club and a 76-page book.
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Islands in the Sky
by Death Valley Girls
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles garage rock band Death Valley Girls was produced by Mark Rains.
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COOKUP
by Sam Gendel
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from saxophonist Sam Gendel features a guest appearance from Meshell Ndegeocello on the album of covers of R&B songs by such artists as Aaliyah, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Ginuwine and SWV.
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Love Sick
by Don Toliver
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length studio release from Houston R&B/trap artist Don Toliver features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, James Blake, Brent Faiyaz, Future, GloRilla, Lil Durk, TisaKorean, Toro y Moi, Kali Uchis, Charlie Wilson, and Wizkid.
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Experimental Health
by The Telescopes
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Stephen Lawrie's band The Telescopes features no guitars and only instruments costing £50 or less.
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Cracker Island
by Gorillaz
February 24, 2023
The eighth full-length release for animated supergroup Gorillaz features guest appearances from Bad Bunny, Beck, Pharcyde's Bootie Brown, Stevie Nicks, Adeleye Omotayo, Tame Impala, and Thundercat.
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Shook
by Algiers
February 24, 2023
The fourth full-length release for Atlanta-based post-punk band Algiers features guest appearances from Backxwash, Lee Bains, Big Rube, DeForrest Brown Jr., Mark Cisneros, Zack De La Rocha, Nadah El Shazly, Samuel T. Herring, LaToya Kent, Jae Matthews, Patrick Shiroishi, and billy woods.
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Food for Worms
by Shame
February 24, 2023
The third full-length release for British punk band Shame features a guest appearance from Phoebe Bridgers.
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Follow the Cyborg
by Miss Grit
February 24, 2023
The debut full-length release for New York-based artist Margaret Sohn under the name Miss Grit features contributions from Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint, Aron Kobayashi Ritch of Momma, and Pearla.
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Strange Dance
by Phil Selway
February 24, 2023
The third full-length solo release for Radiohead's Philip Selway features contributions from Valentina Magaletti, Laura Moody, Hannah Peel, Quinta, Marta Salogni, and Adrian Utley.
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Bless This Mess
by U.S. Girls
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release for Meg Remy's experimental pop project U.S. Girls features guest appearances from Michael Rault, Marker Starling and Alanna Stuart.
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Gumbo
by Young Nudy
February 23, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Atlanta rapper Young Nudy features guest appearances from 21 Savage and Key Glock.
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Don't Get Too Close
by Skrillex
February 18, 2023
The surprise release for Skrillex features guest appearances from Beam, Justin Bieber, Bladee, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Chief Keef, Corbin, Don Toliver, Anthony Green, Kid Cudi, Swae Lee, PinkPantheress, Prentiss, Trippie Redd, and Yung Lean.
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Release Spirit
by Khotin
February 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Canadian electronic producer Dylan Khotin-Foote's Khotin project features a guest appearance from Tess Roby.
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Desire Pathway
by Screaming Females
February 17, 2023
The first full-length studio release from New Jersey punk band Screaming Females in five years was produced by Matt Bayles.
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Optical Delusion
by Orbital
February 17, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release for electronic duo features guest appearances from Coppe, Dina Ipavic, Penelope Isles, The Little Pest, The Mediaeval Baebes, Anna B Savage, and Sleaford Mods.
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Trustfall
by P!nk
February 17, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for pop artist P!nk features guest appearances from First Aid Kit, Chris Stapleton and The Lumineers.
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All Fiction
by Pile
February 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Boston indie rock band Pile was produced with Kevin S. McMahon.
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Land of Sleeper
by Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
February 17, 2023
The fourth full-length release for British rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs sees the return of drummer Ewan Mackenzie, who was last seen on 2017's Feed The Rats.
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in|FLUX
by Anna B Savage
February 17, 2023
The second full-length release for Dublin-based singer-songwriter Anna B Savage was produced with Tunng's Mike Lindsay.
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7s
by Avey Tare
February 17, 2023
The fourth full-length solo release for Animal Collective's Avey Tare was recorded in North Carolina with Adam McDaniel.
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Cuts & Bruises
by Inhaler
February 17, 2023
The second full-length release for Irish indie rock band Inhaler was again produced by Anthony Genn.
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Quest For Fire
by Skrillex
February 17, 2023
The second full-length studio release for electronic artist Skrillex features collaborations with Aluna, Nai Barghouti, Beam, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Dylan Brady, Missy Elliott, Flowdan, Four Tet, Fred Again, Joker, Eli Keszler, Kito, Swae Lee, Mr. Oizo, Noisia, Josh Pan, Peekaboo, Posij, Porter Robinson, Siiickbrain, Sleepnet, Starrah, and Pete Wentz.
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The Vivian Line
by Ron Sexsmith
February 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith was recorded in Nashville by producer Brad Jones.
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Nowhere and Everywhere
by Unthank : Smith
February 17, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between The Unthanks' Rachel Unthank and Maxïmo Park's Paul Smith was produced by Field Music's David Brewis.
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How to Replace It
by dEUS
February 17, 2023
The first new full-length release for Belgian rock dEUS since 2012's Following Sea was produced and mixed by Adam Noble.
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Desire, I Want To Turn into You
by Caroline Polachek
February 14, 2023
The second full-length solo release for Caroline Polachek features guest appearances from Dido and Grimes.
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On Grace & Dignity
by the GOLDEN DREGS
February 10, 2023
The third full-length release for Benjamin Woods under the name the GOLDEN DREGS was inspired by scenes of in Cornwall.
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Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles
by Brad Mehldau
February 10, 2023
The live solo release from composer/pianist Brad Mehldau features nine songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, one by George Harrison and one by David Bowie.
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The Future is Your Past
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from Anton Newcombe's musical project The Brian Jonestown Massacre was written and recorded at the same time as 2022's Fire Doesn't Grow On Trees.
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Barefoot on Diamond Road
by Amber Arcades
February 10, 2023
Dutch singer-songwriter Amber Arcades worked remotely with producer Ben Greenberg for her third full-length release.
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This Stupid World
by Yo La Tengo
February 10, 2023
The first full-length studio release for indie rock trio Yo La Tengo in five years was recorded in New Jersey.
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Breaking the Balls of History
by Quasi
February 10, 2023
The first full-length studio release from Portland, Oregon-based indie rock duo Quasi since 2013's Mole City was recorded in five days and was produced by John Goodmanson.
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Norm
by Andy Shauf
February 10, 2023
The eighth full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf was mixed by Neal Pogue.
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Raven
by Kelela
February 10, 2023
The second full-length studio release for Kelela features contributions from such artists as s Junglepussy, Kaytranada, LSDXOXO, and Shygirl.
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This Is Why
by Paramore
February 10, 2023
The first full-length release since 2017's After Laughter for pop-punk trio Paramore was produced by Carlos de la Garza.
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The Land, the Water, the Sky
by Black Belt Eagle Scout
February 10, 2023
The third full-length release for Katherine Paul as Black Belt Eagle Scout was mixed by Nicholas Wilbur.
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Pollen
by Tennis
February 10, 2023
The sixth full-length release for indie-pop duo Tennis was self-produced and recorded.
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Truth Decay
by You Me at Six
February 10, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release for the British rock band You Me At Six features guest appearances from Cody Frost and Rou Reynolds.
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All of This is Chance
by Lisa O'Neill
February 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Irish folk singer-songwriter Lisa O'Neill was inspired in part by Patrick Kavanagh's The Great Hunger.
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Grrr Live!
by The Rolling Stones
February 10, 2023
The two-disc live recording of The Rolling Stones' December 15, 2012 concert at Newark's Prudential Center features guest appearances from Black Keys, Gary Clark, Jr., Lady Gaga, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, and Mick Taylor.
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The Jaws of Life
by Pierce the Veil
February 10, 2023
The first full-length release in seven years for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil features Third Eye Blind's Brad Hargreaves and producer Mutemath's Paul Meany on drums and percussion.
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Girl in the Half Pearl
by Liv.e
February 10, 2023
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic.
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Let Her Burn
by Rebecca Black
February 9, 2023
This is the debut full-length release for pop artist Rebecca Black, who is best known for her 2011 viral hit, "Friday".
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Big Talk
by Jarrod Dickenson
February 3, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson features guest appearances from Jane Rix and Oliver Wood.
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Heavy Heavy
by Young Fathers
February 3, 2023
The fourth full-length release for Edinburgh-based trio Young Fathers was written and recorded over three years.
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Anarchist Gospel
by Sunny War
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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Queen of Me
by Shania Twain
February 3, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release for Canadian country artist Shania Twain features a guest appearance from Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots.
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My 21st Century Blues
by RAYE
February 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for London-based artist RAYE features a guest appearance from 070 Shake.
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Angel Numbers
by Hamish Hawk
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Edinburgh-born singer/songwriter Hamish Hawk features guest appearances from Samantha Crain and Anna B Savage.
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The Waeve
by The Waeve
February 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for Blur's Graham Coxon and ex-Pipettes Rose Elinor Dougall as The Waeve was produced with James Ford.
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Get Up Sequences, Pt. 2
by The Go! Team
February 3, 2023
The follow-up to The Go! Team's Get Up Sequences, Part 1 features contributions from Hilarie Bratset, Freschard, Neha Hatwar, IndigoYag, Kokubo Chisato of Lucie Too, Nitty Scott, The Star Feminine Band, and Tapeworms.
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The Candle and the Flame
by Robert Forster
February 3, 2023
The eighth full-length solo release for Robert Forster was produced with his wife, Karin Bäumler and his son, Louis Forster.
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Colours of Air
by Loscil
February 3, 2023
Recordings of a 100-year-old pipe organ located at Brisbane, Australia's Old Museum are transformed by Lawrence English and Loscil.
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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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Happy Ending
by Hifi Sean
February 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Hifi Sean and David McAlmont was recorded in London.
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Eye of I
by James Brandon Lewis
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for jazz tenor saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis features a guest appearance from The Messthetics.
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Trois
by Acid Arab
February 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for French-Algerian electronic collective Acid Arab features guest appearances from Wael Alkak, Cheb Halim, Khnafer Lazhar Ghizlane Melih, Sofiane Saidi, Fella Soltana, Rachid Taha, and Cem Yildiz.
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Dance Kobina
by Joe Chambers
February 3, 2023
The latest release for composer and multi-instrumentalist Joe Chambers was influenced by AfroCuban guaguancó and was recorded in New York and Montreal.
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Capricorn
by Eddie 9V
January 27, 2023
The third full-length release from Atlanta blues singer-songwriter Eddie 9V was recorded at Macon's Capricorn Studios.
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Furling
by Meg Baird
January 27, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for California singer-songwriter Meg Baird was recorded by Tim Green.
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Gloria
by Sam Smith
January 27, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release for British singer-songwriter Sam Smith features guest appearances from Koffee, Kim Petras, Jessie Reyez, and Ed Sheeran.
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One Day
by Fucked Up
January 27, 2023
Every song on the latest full-length release for Canadian punk band Fucked Up was written and recorded within 24 hours.
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AudioLust & HigherLove
by SG Lewis
January 27, 2023
The second full-length solo release for British producer SG Lewis features guest appearances from Channel Tres, Lucky Daye, Tove Lo, Ty Dolla $ign, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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Honey
by Samia
January 27, 2023
The second full-length studio release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Samia was produced by Caleb Wright and features contributions from Christian Lee Hutson, Jake Luppen, Briston Maroney, Raffaella Meloni, and Papa Mbye.
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Electrophonic Chronic
by The Arcs
January 27, 2023
The first release in over seven years for Dan Auerbach's side project The Arcs was co-produced by Auerbach and Leon Michels.
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Complete Mountain Almanac
by Complete Mountain Almanac
January 27, 2023
The debut full-length release for Complete Mountain Almanac, the music project from Rebekka Karijord and Jessica Dessner, about climate change over the 12 months of a year.
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The Bootleg Series, Vol. 17: Fragments - Time Out of Mind Sessions 1996-1997
by Bob Dylan
January 27, 2023
The latest in Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series features a new remix of the 1997 album Time Out Of Mind as well as 12 previously unreleased outtakes and alternate versions. A deluxe edition includes an additional disc of outtakes and alternate versions; a disc of live performances from 1998-2001; and 12 tracks previously available on The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs.
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Great Is He
by Popcaan
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release for Jamaican artist Popcaan features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Chronic Law, Drake, and Toni-Ann Singh.
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All the Eye Can See
by Joe Henry
January 27, 2023
The latest full-length release for folk singer-songwriter Joe Henry was self-recorded with contributions from such artists as Madison Cunningham, Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Daniel Lanois, David Piltch, Marc Ribot, Allison Russell, and Patrick Warren.
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Say I Won't
by Bass Drum of Death
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length release for John Barrett-led Bass Drum of Death was produced by Patrick Carney and the first recorded with its touring band (Jim Barrett and Ian Kirkpatrick).
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Smalltown Stardust
by King Tuff
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release for Kyle Thomas as King Tuff was co-produced with SASAMI and features contributions from Meg Duffy of Hand Habits.
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Every Acre
by H.C. McEntire
January 27, 2023
The third full-length solo release for North Carolina singer-songwriter H.C. McEntire was co-produced with Missy Thangs and Luke Norton.
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We Cater to Cowards
by Oozing Wound
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length release for Chicago trio Oozing Wound is said to features sounds inspired by the late 80’s Seattle Sound such as early Nirvana and TAD.
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Compositions
by Deathprod
January 27, 2023
The latest full-length release for Helge Sten as Deathprod was recorded in chronological order at his Audio Virus Lab studio in Oslo.
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Let's Start Here
by Lil Yachty
January 27, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Lil Yachty is said to be a "psychedelic alternative album" that features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Fousheé, Diana Gordon, Justine Skye, and Teezo Touchdown.
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Dead Meat
by The Tubs
January 27, 2023
This is the debut full-length release for London-based Welsh band The Tubs that includes Owen Williams and George Nicholls, former members of Joanna Gruesome.
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Diamonds & Dancefloors
by Ava Max
January 27, 2023
The second full-length release for pop artist Ava Max was executive produced by Cirkut.
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Portrait of a Dog
by Jonah Yano
January 27, 2023
The second full-length release for Montreal-based artist Jonah Yano features guest appearances from Slauson Malone, Sea Oleena, and Leland Whitty and was co-produced with BadBadNotGood.
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Mercy
by John Cale
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for John Cale features guest appearances from Actress, Animal Collective, Sylvan Esso, Fat White Family, Laurel Halo, Tei Shi, and Weyes Blood.
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Rush!
by Måneskin
January 20, 2023
The third full-length release for the Italian rock band Måneskin features a guest appearance from Tom Morello.
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Time's Arrow
by Ladytron
January 20, 2023
The seventh full-length studio release for British electronic pop band Ladytron took over two years to complete due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
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Does Spring Hide its Joy
by Kali Malone
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length release from composer Kali Malone features Sunn O)))'s Stephen O'Malley and Lucy Railton.
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Five Easy Hot Dogs
by Mac DeMarco
January 20, 2023
The second instrumental release for Mac DeMarco was created while he was on a cross-country road trip in 2022.
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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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La La Land
by Guided by Voices
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length release from Robert Pollard's prolific band Guided by Voices was produced by Travis Harrison.
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Radio Songs
by Dave Rowntree
January 20, 2023
The debut full-length solo release for Blur's Dave Rowntree was produced by Leo Abrahams.
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Bubblegum [Mixtape]
by Biig Piig
January 20, 2023
The debut seven-track mixtape for Irish dance-pop artist Jessica Smyth as Biig Piig features a guest appearance from Deb Never.
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Live and Dangerous [Super Deluxe Edition]
by Thin Lizzy
January 20, 2023
The eight-disc box set features a remaster of Thin Lizzy's 1978 live album as well as new mixes of seven live shows recorded between 1976-1978 with 63 previously unreleased tracks, plus a 48-page booklet.
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To What End
by Oddisee
January 20, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Oddisee features guest appearances by Bilal, Toine Jameson, Noochie, Saint Ezekiel, Olivier St.Louis, and Haile Supreme.
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The Power and the Glory
by The Bad Ends
January 20, 2023
The debut full-length release for The Bad Ends, the rock band that includes R.E.M.'s Bill Berry, Five Eight's Mike Manitone, Curly Maple's Christian Lopez, Josh Joplin Group's Geoff Melkonian, and Dave Domizi was recorded at Espresso Machine Studio in Athens, GA.
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Living Human Treasure
by Italia 90
January 20, 2023
The debut full-length release for London-based Italia 90 took just two days to be tracked by producer Louis Milburn.
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Like..? [EP]
by Ice Spice
January 20, 2023
The six-track EP from Bronx rapper Ice Spice features a guest appearance from Lil Tjay and produced by RIOTUSA.
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Surgery Channel
by The C.I.A.
January 20, 2023
The second full-length release for The C.I.A., the rock trio formed by Ty segall, his wife Denée and Cairo Gang’s Emmett Kelly was recorded and mixed by Mike Kriebel.
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Rap Game Awful [Mixtape]
by Clavish
January 20, 2023
The 28-track mixtape release from British rapper Clavish features guest appearances from D-Block Europe, Fredo, Frosty, Jordan, Kirky, MoStack, Kaas Paige, Rimzee, Teeway, Tiggs Da Author, Tiny Boost and Young Teflon.
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Cautionary Tales of Youth
by Låpsley
January 20, 2023
The third full-length release for British electro-pop singer-songwriter Låpsley features a guest appearance from Msaki.
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Lobes
by We Are Scientists
January 20, 2023
The eighth full-length release for indie rock band We Are Scientist was self-produced.
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Mansion Musik
by Trippie Redd
January 20, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from rapper Trippie Redd features guest appearances from Big30, Chief Keef, DaBaby, Fijimacintosh, Future, G Herbo, Juice Wrld, Kodak Black, Lil B, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lucki, Nardo Wick, Rich the Kid, Rob49, Rylo Rodriguez, Travis Scott, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Summrs.
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Cyclamen
by Núria Graham
January 20, 2023
This is the fifth full-length release for Catalan-Irish singer-songwriter Núria Graham.
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