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Raving Ghost
by Olivia Jean
May 5, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Olivia Jean was self-produced and features a cover of Enya's "Orinoco Flow."
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An Inbuilt Fault
by Westerman
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from British Athens-based indie singer-songwriter was produced with Big Thief's James Krivchenia.
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The Rat Road
by SBTRKT
May 5, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Aaron Jerome under the name SBTRKT features guest appearances by Anna Of The North, Saya Gray, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Leilah, Little Dragon, George Riley, Sampha, Teezo Touchdown, and Toro Y Moi.
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Maps
by billy woods
May 5, 2023
The second full-length collaboration from Brooklyn rapper billy woods and producer Kenny Segal features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Benjamin Booker, Danny Brown, ELUCID, Sam Herring, and ShrapKnel.
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Secret Measure
by Cloth
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from Scottish duo Cloth was produced by Ali Chant.
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Atum
by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 5, 2023
The 33-track rock opera/concept album from The Smashing Pumpkins features the story of Shiny, who was first introduced on 1995's Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.
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Rites of Percussion
by Dave Lombardo
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo was self-recorded and produced.
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What Will You Grow Now?
by Modern Cosmology
May 5, 2023
This is the debut full-length release from Laetitia Sadier and Mombojó's project Modern Cosmology.
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Hard Cold Fire
by Therapy?
May 5, 2023
The 16th full-length studio release from Northern Irish rock trio Therapy? was produced by Chris Sheldon.
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Secret Life
by Fred again..
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between Fred again.. and Brian Eno was a surprise release.
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Silver Haze
by SQÜRL
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length non-soundtrack release from Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan as Sqürl features contributions from Anika, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Marc Ribot.
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Live at Berkeley 1971
by Stephen Stills
April 28, 2023
Previously unreleased, the recording of Stephen Still at the Berkeley Community Theater in 1971 includes three tracks with David Crosby.
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Dreamer
by Nabihah Iqbal
April 28, 2023
The second full-length release for Nabihah Iqbal under her real name (she previously released music under the name Throwing Shade) was written in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
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That! Feels Good!
by Jessie Ware
April 28, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop singer-songwriter Jessie Ware was produced by Stuart Price.
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All of This Will End
by Indigo De Souza
April 28, 2023
The third full-length release from North Carolina indie rock artist Indigo De Souza was produced with Alex Farrar.
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First Two Pages of Frankenstein
by The National
April 28, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from indie rock quintet The National features guest appearances by Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Taylor Swift.
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Spectral Lines
by Josh Ritter
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release for Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Josh Ritter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
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Ceremony
by Tiny Ruins
April 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release for the music project of New Zealand artist Hollie Fullbrook was produced and mixed by Tom Healy.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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& The Charm
by Avalon Emerson
April 28, 2023
The debut full-length pop release from DJ/dance producer Avalon Emerson was produced by Bullion.
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Jump on It
by Bill Orcutt
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length solo acoustic release from Bill Orcutt was recorded in his living room.
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Driving Just to Drive
by Matt Maltese
April 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release from London-based singer-songwriter Matt Maltese features a guest appearance by Biig Piig.
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Blómi
by Susanne Sundfør
April 28, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfør was produced by Jørgen Træen.
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Jackman
by Jack Harlow
April 28, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Louisville rapper Jack Harlow was announced two days before its official release.
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Darkadelic
by The Damned
April 28, 2023
The 12th full-length studio release from British punk band The Damned was produced and mixed by Thomas Mitchener.
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Prism
by The Orb
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from ambient house duo The Orb features contributions from Leandro Fresco, Gaudi, David Harrow, David Lofts, Jono Podmore, Violeta Vicci, and Youth.
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The Future Never Waits
by Hawkwind
April 28, 2023
This is the 35th full-length studio release from British space rock band Hawkwind.
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Museum
by JFDR
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Icelandic singer-songwriter Jófríður Ákadóttir as JFDR was produced with Joshua Wilkinson and mixed with Shahzad Ismaily.
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Pieces of Treasure
by Rickie Lee Jones
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rickie Lee Jones features standards from the Great American Songbook and was produced by Russ Titelman.
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Euphoric Recall
by Braids
April 28, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Montreal trio Braids was self-recorded, mixed, and produced.
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Fuse
by Everything But the Girl
April 21, 2023
The first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Everything But The Girl was self-produced by the duo.
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A Kiss for the Whole World
by Enter Shikari
April 21, 2023
The seventh full-length release from British rock band Enter Shikari was recorded using only solar power in a run-down farmhouse.
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Defiance, Pt. 1
by Ian Hunter
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Ian Hunter features guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Mike Campbell, Johnny Depp, Dean Deleo, Robert Deleo, Dennis Dibrizzi, Joe Elliott, Taylor Hawkins, Duff McKagan, Todd Rundgren, Slash, Ringo Starr, Billy Bob Thornton, and Robert Trujillo.
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Angels in Science Fiction
by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from soul band St. Paul & The Broken Bones was recorded at Memphis' Sam Phillips Recording Studio with producer by Matt Ross-Spang.
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Star Eaters Delight
by Lael Neale
April 21, 2023
The third full-length release from singer-songwriter Lael Neale was created after she moved back to her family's farm in Virginia from Los Angeles.
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Safe to Run
by Esther Rose
April 21, 2023
The fourth full-length release for singer-songwriter Esther Rose features a guest appearance from Hurray for the Riff Raff's Alynda Segarra.
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Variables
by Alfa Mist
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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D-Day
by Agust D
April 21, 2023
The debut full-length studio release for BTS rapper Suga under the name Agust D features guest appearances by fellow BTS band member J-Hope, lu, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Woosung of The Rose.
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RökFlöte
by Jethro Tull
April 21, 2023
The 23rd full-length studio release from British progressive rock band Jethro Tull was inspired by old Norse mythology.
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Plus Ultra
by Chappaqua Wrestling
April 21, 2023
The debut full-length release for London-based indie rock band Chappaqua Wrestling was recorded in Wales.
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Devil Music
by Portrayal of Guilt
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Austin metal band Portrayal of Guilt features five tracks with guitars and bass and the last five tracks featuring orchestral strings, acoustic bass, and brass instruments.
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Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon
by The Mars Volta
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Texas progressive rock band The Mars Volta is an acoustic version of its 2022 self-titled album.
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In Between Thoughts...A New World
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela features the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra.
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Garden Party
by Rose City Band
April 21, 2023
The fourth full-length release from country psychedelic rock band Rose City Band features contributions from Moon Duo's John Jeffrey and Sanae Yamada.
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Multitudes
by Feist
April 14, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist was produced with Robbie Lackritz and Mocky.
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Big Picture
by Fenne Lily
April 14, 2023
The third full-length release from British indie folk artist Fenne Lily was produced with Brad Cook (and one track with Christian Lee Hutson).
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A River Running to Your Heart
by Fruit Bats
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Eric D. Johnson's indie project Fruit Bats was self-produced with Jeremy Harris.
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I Came from Love
by Dave Okumu
April 14, 2023
The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen.
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...So Unknown
by Jesus Piece
April 14, 2023
The second full-length release from Philadelphia metalcore band Jesus Piece was co-produced and mixed by Randy Leboeuf.
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Exotico
by Temples
April 14, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British psychedelic rock band Temples was produced by Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
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Henry St.
by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Kristian Matsson as The Tallest Man on Earth was produced by Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and features contributions from CJ Camerieri, Phil Cook, Ryan Gustafson, TJ Maiani, Rob Moose, and Adam Schatz.
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Glorious Game
by El Michels Affair
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from El Michels Affair and Black Thought features guest appearances from Brainstory, KIRBY, and Son Little.
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Keep Your Courage
by Natalie Merchant
April 14, 2023
The first full-length solo studio release in nine years for singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant features a guest appearance from Abena Koomson-Davis and contributions from Kinan Azmeh, Steve Davis, and Lúnasa.
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Forever Means [EP]
by Angel Olsen
April 14, 2023
The four-track EP from Angel Olsen features songs from the Big Time album sessions.
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Creatures of the Late Afternoon
by Kid Koala
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian turntablist Kid Koala is a soundtrack to the board game included with the vinyl release and features guest appearances from Coelacanth, Crayfish, Hammerhead, Lealani, and Manta Ray.
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Drunk on a Flight
by Eloïse
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from London-based pop singer-songwriter Eloïse was produced with Conor Albert.
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Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
by Kara Jackson
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from Illinois-based singer-songwriter Kara Jackson features production by KAINA, Nnamdï, and Sen Morimoto
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High Flyin'
by The Ducks
April 14, 2023
The latest Original Bootleg Series release from Neil Young features 25 live tracks from concerts he did in the summer of 1977 with The Ducks, which included Jeff Blackburn, Johnny Craviotto, and Bob Mosley.
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Somewhere Under the Rainbow 1973
by Neil Young
April 14, 2023
The latest Original Bootleg Series release from Neil Young features the recording of his performance at London's Rainbow Theater in November 1973 with The Santa Monica Flyers (Ben Keith, Ralph Molina, Nils Lofgren, and Billy Talbot).
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The Forest in Me
by Xylouris White
April 14, 2023
Giorgos Xylouris and Jim White's fifth full-length release under the name Xylouris White was produced by Guy Picciotto and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
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Since Time Is Gravity
by Natural Information Society
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Chicago's Natural Information Society features contributions from such artists as Josh Berman, Kara Bershad, Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Nick Mazarella, and Mai Sugimoto.
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Enigmatic Society
by Dinner Party
April 14, 2023
The second release from 9th Wonder, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington as Dinner Party features guest appearances from Ant Clemons, Phoelix, Arin Ray, and Tank.
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Cottonwood 2
by NLE Choppa
April 14, 2023
The second full-length studio release from Memphis rapper NLE Choppa features guest appearances by 2Rare, Lola Brooke, Duke Deuce, Fivio Foreign, Kevin Gates, Lil Wayne, Modesty, Queen Naija, and Rick Ross.
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72 Seasons
by Metallica
April 14, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from heavy metal band Metallica since 2016's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct was produced with Greg Fidelman.
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Drop Cherries
by Billie Marten
April 7, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was co-produced with Dom Monks.
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Higher than Heaven
by Ellie Goulding
April 7, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop artist Ellie Goulding features contributions from Big Sean, Koz, Greg Kurstin, Julia Michaels, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wells.
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The Worm
by HMLTD
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from British art-rock band HMLTD is a concept album set in "anachronistic version of Medieval England" and features a 16-piece string orchestra as well as a gospel choir.
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No Highs
by Tim Hecker
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian electronic artist Tim Hecker features contributions from Colin Stetson.
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Sremm 4 Life
by Rae Sremmurd
April 7, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Mississippi rap duo Rae Sremmurd features guest appearances from Future and Young Thug.
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Aspirin Sun
by Emma Tricca
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Emma Tricca was co-produced by Steve Shelley and Jason Victor.
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Mythologies
by Thomas Bangalter
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter is an orchestral score for a ballet from choreographer Angelin Preljocaj and performed by the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine.
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Episode
by Ben Gregory
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Blaenavon's Ben Gregory was written while recovering from psychiatric treatment and was produced with Blaine Harrisson of the Mystery Jets.
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The Window Is the Dream
by Jana Horn
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from singer-songwriter Jana Horn was recorded in upstate New York and Autin, Texas.
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Crystal Vision
by Nathan Fake
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic artist Nathan Fake features a guest appearance by Clark.
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On the Romance of Being
by Desire Marea
April 7, 2023
The second full-length solo release from FAKA's Desire Marea features a guest appearance by Zoë Modiga.
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Plastic Eternity
by Mudhoney
April 7, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release for the Seattle-based rock band Mudhoney was recorded over nine days with producer Johnny Sangster.
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Never Enough
by Daniel Caesar
April 7, 2023
The third full-length release from Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar features guest appearances by Omar Apollo, Mustafa, serpentwithfeet, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Blondshell
by Blondshell
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
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Stereo Mind Game
by Daughter
April 7, 2023
This is the first full-length release in seven years from London-based indie folk trio Daughter since 2016's Not To Disappear (and six years since soundtrack album Music From Before the Storm).
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With a Hammer
by Yaeji
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from New York artist Yaeji features both English and Korean lyrics as well as guest appearances from Enayet, Loraine James, K Wata, and Nourished By Time.
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Rat Saw God
by Wednesday
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from North Carolina's Wednesday was produced by Alex Farrar and was recorded in a week.
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Fawn/Brute
by Katie Gately
March 31, 2023
The third full-length release from California electronic producer Katie Gately was inspired by her own pregnancy.
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Grief in the Kitchin and Mirth in the Hall
by Alasdair Roberts
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Scottish folk artist Alasdair Roberts features traditional songs recorded live in a studio over two days.
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Reflections, Vol.1: Let the Moon Be a Planet
by Steve Gunn
March 31, 2023
The instrumental collaboration between Steve Gunn & David Moore is the first volume of a planned series of collaborative albums from RVNG Intl.
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The Love Still Held Me Near
by City and Colour
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Alexisonfire's Dallas Green as City And Colour was co-produced with Matt Kelly and mixed by Jacquire King.
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Lightning Dreamers
by Rob Mazurek
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021.
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All Roads Lead Home
by Talbot, Molina, Lofgren & Young
March 31, 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, Ralph Molina, Billy Talbot, and Nils Lofgren wrote and recorded three songs each and the album adds Neil Young's live solo version of "Song of the Seasons" from 2021's Barn.
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Aşk
by Altin Gün
March 31, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Amsterdam-based sextet Altin Gün features psychedelic pop versions of traditional Turkish folk songs
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the record
by Boygenius
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for indie rock supergroup boygenius was co-produced with Catherine Marks and mixed by Mike Mogis.
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Continue as a Guest
by The New Pornographers
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers is its first on the Merge label.
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Les Égarés
by Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Mali kora player Ballaké Sissoko, French cellist Vincent Segal, French saxophone player Émile Parisien, and French jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani was recorded in France.
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Miracle-Level
by Deerhoof
March 31, 2023
The first Japanese-language release from San Francisco-based experimental rock band Deerhoof was recorded in Winnipeg by Mike Bradavski.
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The Price of Progress
by The Hold Steady
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn-based indie rock group The Hold Steady was produced by Josh Kaufman.
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Sundown
by Eddie Chacon
March 31, 2023
The second full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Eddie Chacon was produced by John Carroll Kirby.
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Different Game
by The Zombies
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from British psychedelic pop band The Zombies was recorded in part at keyboardist Rod Argent's home studio.
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London Brew
by London Brew
March 31, 2023
Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner and other musicians recorded an improvised set inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew after a planned concert series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In Pieces
by Chlöe
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Chlöe (who is one-half of Chloe x Halle) features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and Future.
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Being
by Baaba Maal
March 31, 2023
The first full-length release from Senegalese musician Baaba Maal since 2016's The Traveller was produced by Johan Karlberg.
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Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities
by James Holden
March 31, 2023
This is the latest full-length release from British electronic producer James Holden.
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Secret Stratosphere [Live]
by William Tyler & the Impossible Truth
March 31, 2023
The latest release from William Tyler is the first credited with The Impossible Truth, who include Brian Kotzur, Jack Lawrence, and Luke Schneider. It was recorded live in Huntsville, Alabama at the Yellowhammer Brewing, in May 2021.
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