Album Releases by Score
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1.
Fetch the Bolt Cutters
by Fiona Apple
April 17, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative singer-songwriter was self-produced and features contributions from Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, and Amy Aileen Wood.
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Rough and Rowdy Ways
by Bob Dylan
June 19, 2020
The first new studio release of new music for the singer-songwriter in eight years.
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Set My Heart on Fire Immediately
by Perfume Genius
May 15, 2020
The fifth full-length release for Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was produced with Blake Mills.
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RTJ4
by Run the Jewels
June 3, 2020
Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.
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græ
by Moses Sumney
May 15, 2020
The double album (released also as two separate EPs] for the experimental artist features a guest appearance from Jill Scott and elements of folk, jazz, indie rock, pop, and soul music.
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Punisher
by Phoebe Bridgers
June 18, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Christian Lee Hutson, Jim Keltner, Warpint's Jenny Lee Lindberg, Blake Mills, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes' Nathaniel Walcott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner.
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Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
April 17, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the Japanese-British pop artist features production from Clarence Clarity, Nate Company, Bram Inscore, and Nicole Morier.
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Shortly After Takeoff
by BC Camplight
April 24, 2020
The final release for Brian Christinzio's "Manchester Trilogy" features contributions from Adam Dawson and Francesca Pidgeon.
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Song for Our Daughter
by Laura Marling
April 10, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Ethan Johns and Dom Monks.
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10.
Women in Music, Pt. III
by HAIM
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles trio of sisters was produced with Rostam Batmanglij, Ariel Rechtshaid and Buddy Ross.
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Homegrown
by Neil Young
June 19, 2020
The previously unreleased album for the singer-songwriter was originally set to be released in 1975 before it was cancelled. It features contributions from Tim Drummond, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm, Karl T Himmel, Ben Keith, and Robbie Robertson.
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12.
Kitchen Sink
by Nadine Shah
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hillier.
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Island
by Owen Pallett
May 22, 2020
The surprise release for the Canadian artist is his first solo release in six years and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with the London Contemporary Orchestra.
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Shall We Go on Sinning So That Grace May Increase?
by The Soft Pink Truth
May 1, 2020
The latest release for Drew Daniel project features vocals from Angel Deradoorian, Jana Hunter and Colin Self.
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Mutable Set
by Blake Mills
May 8, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the California songwriter/producer features songs co-written with Cass McCombs.
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Petals for Armor
by Hayley Williams
May 8, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Paramore singer was produced by Taylor York.
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17.
What's Your Pleasure?
by Jessie Ware
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares.
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Good Souls Better Angels
by Lucinda Williams
April 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was produced with Ray Kennedy and Tom Overby.
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A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip
by Sparks
May 15, 2020
This is the 24th full-length studio release for the sibling art-rock duo of Ron and Russell Mael.
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20.
Fantasize Your Ghost
by Ohmme
June 5, 2020
The second full-length release for the Chicago duo of Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart was recorded over six days with producer Chris Cohen.
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21.
All Things Being Equal
by Sonic Boom
June 5, 2020
This is the first Sonic Boom album since 1990 album Spectrum for Spacemen 3's Peter Kember.
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22.
Pick Me Up Off the Floor
by Norah Jones
June 12, 2020
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter features songs that were not included on 2016's Daylight Again.
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On Sunset
by Paul Weller
July 3, 2020
The 15th full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Jan "Stan" Kybert.
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24.
The Avalanche
by Owen
June 19, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Mike Kinsella solo musical project features a guest appearance from KC Dalager and was produced by Sean Carey.
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True Story of Bananagun
by Bananagun
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Australian band features elements of Afrobeat, funk, pop and psychedelia music.
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26.
The Universe Inside
by The Dream Syndicate
April 10, 2020
The latest release for the band led by Steve Wynn features a guest appearance from The Long Ryders' Stephen McCarthy and was recorded in an 80-minute studio session.
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27.
You Make Me Feel
by Don Bryant
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the Memphis R&B/soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar.
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28.
For Their Love
by Other Lives
April 24, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Oklahoma indie rock band was recorded in Oregon and was self-produced.
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29.
Head Above the Water
by Brigid Mae Power
June 5, 2020
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Peter Broderick and Alasdair Roberts.
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30.
how i'm feeling now
by Charli XCX
May 15, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the pop artist was created with executive producers A. G. Cook and BJ Burton through Zoom calls and asking fans for their preferences.
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Ghosts of West Virginia
by Steve Earle & the Dukes
May 22, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter and his band features songs used in the Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen play Coal Country, about the deadly West Virginia mine disaster in 2010 that killed 29 people.
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32.
Reunions
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
May 15, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter with his band was produced by Dave Cobb and features contributions from Rival Sons' Jay Buchanan and David Crosby.
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Alphabetland
by X
May 1, 2020
The Los Angeles punk band returns with its first album in 35 years featuring the original lineup of D. J. Bonebrake, Exenne Cervenka, John Doe, and Billy Zoom.
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Straight Songs of Sorrow
by Mark Lanegan
May 8, 2020
The latest solo release for the former Screaming Trees lead singer features contributions from such artists as Greg Dulli, the Bad Seeds’ Warren Ellis, Ed Harcourt, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Lamb of God’s Mark Morton, and Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
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Warnings
by I Break Horses
May 8, 2020
The third full-length release for Swedish duo Maria Lindén and Fredrik Balck was inspired from Lindén watching some of her favorite films.
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Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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Sideways to New Italy
by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
June 5, 2020
The second full-length release for the Australian indie rock band was produced by Burke Reid.
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Banana Skin Shoes
by Badly Drawn Boy
May 22, 2020
The first new release in over eight years for British singer-songwriter Damon Gough features production from Gethin Pearson, Youth, Keir Stewart, and Seadna McPhail.
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Lamb of God
by Lamb of God
June 19, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the heavy metal band features guest appearances from Chuck Billy and Jamey Jasta.
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Strange to Explain
by Woods
May 22, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the folk rock band was recorded in Stinson Beach, California.
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Bedroom
by bdrmm
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British five-piece led by Ryan Smith was recorded and mixed by Alex Greaves.
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Mordechai
by Khruangbin
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Houston trio was produced by Steve Christensen.
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The Loves of Your Life
by Hamilton Leithauser
April 10, 2020
The second full-length solo release for The Walkmen frontman was self-produced and mixed.
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Quickening
by Orlando Weeks
June 12, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for The Maccabees frontman was produced by Markus Dravs.
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45.
To Love Is to Live
by Jehnny Beth
June 12, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Savages singer features The xx's Romy Madley Croft, Cillian Murphy and IDLES' Joe Talbot.
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Oneiric Formulary
by Sir Richard Bishop
April 17, 2020
The first full-length solo release for the Sun City Girls guitarist in five years.
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Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible
by Enter Shikari
April 17, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by ts lead singer, Rou Reynolds.
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48.
Dedicated Side B
by Carly Rae Jepsen
May 21, 2020
The surprise release from the Canadian pop artist features contributions from such artists as Jack Antonoff, Bleachers, JOhn Hill, Dev Hynes, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
May 29, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist features guest appearances from BLACKPINK, Ariana Grande and Elton John.
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Consummation
by Katie von Schleicher
May 22, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based indie artist was produced with Adam Brisbin and Julian Fader.
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I Love the New Sky
by Tim Burgess
May 22, 2020
The fifth full-length solo release for the frontman of The Charlatans was produced with Grumbling Fur's Daniel O'Sullivan.
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Our Two Skins
by Gordi
June 26, 2020
The second full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was co-produced with Chris Messina and Zach Hanson.
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Welcome to Bobby's Motel
by Pottery
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Montreal-based indie rock band was produced by Jonathan Schenke.
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Future Teenage Cave Artists
by Deerhoof
May 29, 2020
The 15th full-length studio release for the San Francisco indie/experimental pop band was self-produced.
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55.
Beginners
by Christian Lee Hutson
May 29, 2020
The first full-length release on the Anti- label for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Phoebe Bridgers.
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I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep
by Ghostpoet
May 1, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Art School Girlfriend, Katie Dove Dixon, Skinny Girl Diet's Delilah Holiday, and SaraSara.
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57.
The Prettiest Curse
by Hinds
June 5, 2020
The third full-length release for the Spanish indie rock band was produced by Jenn Decilveo.
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58.
Your Hero Is Not Dead
by Westerman
June 5, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was recorded with Nathan Jenkins (aka Bullion) in Portugal.
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59.
Self Made Man
by Larkin Poe
June 12, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell features a guest appearance from Tyler Bryant.
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60.
Italian Ice
by Nicole Atkins
May 29, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the New Jersey singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ben Tanner with contributions from Seth Avett, Britt Daniel, David Hood, Spooner Oldham, Erin Rae, McKenzie Smith, and John Paul White.
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61.
What's New, Tomboy?
by Damien Jurado
May 1, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Seattle was self-produced.
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Deep Down Happy
by Sports Team
June 5, 2020
The debut full-length release for the the British indie rock band led by by Alex Rice was produced by Burke Reid.
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63.
Startisha
by Naeem
June 12, 2020
The first full-length release for the rapper as Naeem (previous albums were under the name Spank Rock) features guest appearances Amanda Blank, Micah James, Swamp Dogg, Velvet Negroni, and Justin Vernon.
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Love, Death & Dancing
by Jack Garratt
June 12, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced with additional production from Brett Cox, James Flannigan and Jacknife Lee.
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Jacqueline
by Jackie Lynn
April 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the Haley Fohr music project includes the Bitchin Bajas' Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, and Dan Quinlivan.
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It Was Good Until It Wasn't
by Kehlani
May 8, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B artist from Oakland, California features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, James Blake, Tony Lanez, Lucky Daye, and Masego.
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Making a Door Less Open
by Car Seat Headrest
May 1, 2020
The first release in four years for the band led by Will Toledo was recorded over two sessions and is said to "contain elements of EDM, hip hop, futurism, doo-wop, soul, and of course rock and roll."
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The Don of Diamond Dreams
by Shabazz Palaces
April 17, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the duo of Ishmael Butler and Tende ‘Baba’ Maraire feature guest appearances from Darius, Carlos Overall, Purple Tape Nate, and Stas THEE Boss.
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Shadow Offering
by Braids
June 19, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian art rock trio was was co-produced with Chris Walla.
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70.
KiCk i
by Arca
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the electronic artist/producer features guest appearances from Björk, Rosalía, Shygirl, and SOPHIE.
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Harmony Avenue
by Jade Hairpins
May 29, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Jonah Falco and Mike Haliechuk of Fucked Up, Tamsin M Leach and Jack Goldstein was recorded by Alex Gamble.
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The Mosaic of Transformation
by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
May 15, 2020
The eighth full-length release for the electronic composer is her first on the Ghostly International label.
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73.
Gene
by LA Priest
June 5, 2020
The first full-length release for the Late Of The Pier frontman as LA Priest since 2015's Inji was co-produced with Erol Alkan.
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74.
The New Abnormal
by The Strokes
April 10, 2020
The first new full-length studio release in seven years for the New York rock bad was produced by Rick Rubin.
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75.
Will This Make Me Good
by Nick Hakim
May 15, 2020
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based artist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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76.
Muzz
by Muzz
June 5, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the indie rock project that includes Interpol's Paul Banks, The Walkmen's Matt Barrick, and Bonny Light Horseman's Josh Kaufman.
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77.
Planet's Mad
by Baauer
June 19, 2020
The second full-length release for the electronic artist features a guest appearance from Bipolar Sunshine.
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78.
Quickies
by Magnetic Fields
May 15, 2020
The 12th full-length release for the band led by Stephen Merritt features songs as short as 13 seconds to just over two and a half minutes.
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Sorceress
by Jess Williamson
May 15, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Texas was self-produced with some co-production from Al Carlson, Dan Duszynski, and Shane Renfro.
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Goons Be Gone
by No Age
June 5, 2020
This is the fifth studio release for the Los Angeles noise rock duo fo Randy Randall and Dean Spunt.
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Harkin
by Harkin
April 24, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the indie singer-songwriter features contributions from Warpaint’s Stella Mozgawa and Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner and was recorded with John Agnello and Richard Formby.
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82.
Knuckleball Express
by The Howling Hex
April 17, 2020
The latest release for Neil Hagerty's Howling Hex project was recorded over eight days and was produced by Clay Jones.
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Dear Life
by Brendan Benson
April 24, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the Raconteurs member was self-produced.
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Hirudin
by Austra
May 1, 2020
The fourth full-length release for Katie Stelmanis' music project features contributions from Cecile Believe, c_RL, Rodaidh McDonald, and Joseph Shabason.
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Wake UP!
by Hazel English
April 24, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist born in Australia was produced by Ben H. Allen and Justin Raisen.
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MTV Unplugged [Live at Hull City Hall]
by Liam Gallagher
June 12, 2020
The live recording of the Oasis singer's solo MTV Unplugged concert at Hull City Hall in August 2019 features the 24-piece Urban Soul Orchestra and Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs.
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Gentle Grip
by Public Practice
May 15, 2020
The debut full-length release for the New York band that includes Samantha York and Vince McClelland of Wall and Drew Citron and Scott Rosenthal of Beverly features elements of funk, disco, and punk music.
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The Quickening
by Jim White
May 15, 2020
The debut full-length improvised collaboration between Marisa Anderson and Jim White was recorded in Mexico City and Portland, Oregon.
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High Off Life
by Future
May 15, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from DaBaby, Doe Boy, Drake, Future, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Young Thug
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Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston
by Built to Spill
June 12, 2020
After working as part of the backing band for Daniel Johnston's 2017 tour, the trio (Doug Martsch, Jason Albertini and Steve Gere) recorded an 11-song tribute album to the singer-songwriter.
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Do You Wonder About Me?
by Diet Cig
May 1, 2020
The second full-length release for the New York indie rock duo was produced by Christopher Daly.
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Antarctica
by Flat Worms
April 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles trio led by Will Ivy was recorded by Steve Albini.
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Earth
by EOB
April 17, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien features guest appearances by Laura Marling and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
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Notes on a Conditional Form
by The 1975
May 22, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Cutty Ranks, FKA Twigs, Tim Healy, and Greta Thunberg.
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Tearless
by Amnesia Scanner
June 19, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Berlin-based Finnish electronic duo features guest appearances from Code Orange, Lalita and LYZZA.
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Heartbreaker Please
by Teddy Thompson
May 29, 2020
Recorded in Brooklyn, the sixth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter is his first since 2011's Bella.
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97.
The Mother Stone
by Caleb Landry Jones
May 1, 2020
The actor known for his work in Twin Peaks: The Return, Get Out and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, releases his debut full-length album produced by Nic Jodoin.
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Lovers Rock
by The Dears
May 15, 2020
This is the eighth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak.
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All Visible Objects
by Moby
May 15, 2020
The latest full-length release for the electronic artist features contributions from Apollo Jane, Boogie, Mindy Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, and Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro.
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Blame It on Baby
by DaBaby
April 17, 2020
The second full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ashanti, Future, jetsonmade, London On Da Track, Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
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