Album Releases by User Score
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Band on the Run [50th Anniversary Edition]
by Paul McCartney & Wings
February 2, 2024
The 50th Anniversary release of Paul McCartney & Wings' 1973 album includes a disc of previously unreleased "underdubbed" mixes of the nine tracks.
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If I don't make it, I love u
by Still House Plants
April 12, 2024
The third full-length release from London-based rock trio Still House Plants was recorded by producers Shaun Crook and Darren Clark.
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The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow
by Charles Lloyd
March 15, 2024
The latest full-length release from jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Brian Blade.
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You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To
by Knocked Loose
May 10, 2024
The latest full-length release from Kentucky metalcore band Knocked Loose features guest appearances by Chris Motionless and Poppy.
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Ten Fold
by Yaya Bey
May 10, 2024
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features a guest appearance by Exaktly and audio clips of her father, Ayub Bey aka Grand Daddy I.U.
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COWBOY CARTER
by Beyoncé
March 29, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release from Beyoncé is a country-inspired album featuring guest appearances by Tanner Adell, Rumi Carter, Miley Cyrus, Willie Jones, Tiera Kennedy, Linda Martell, Willie Nelson, Post Malone, Reyna Roberts, Shaboozey, and Brittney Spencer.
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The Carnegie Hall Concert
by Alice Coltrane
March 22, 2024
The previously unreleased Alice Coltrane concert at Carnegie Hall was recorded in February 1971 features Ed Blackwell, Jimmy Garrison, Cecil McBee, Pharoah Sanders, and Archie Shepp.
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Funeral for Justice
by Mdou Moctar
May 3, 2024
The latest full-length release from Tuareg desert blues band Mdou Moctar was recorded over five days in upstate New York by bassist and producer Mikey Coltun.
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Speak To Me
by Julian Lage
March 1, 2024
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Julian Lage was produced with Joe Henry and features contributions from Levon Henry and Patrick Warren.
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Spell Blanket: Collected Demos 2006-2009
by Broadcast
May 3, 2024
The collection of 36 demos tracks that were intended for the follow-up to 2005's Tender Buttons for British electronic pop group Broadcast but was never made due to the death of Trish Keenan in 2011 is one of the two demo releases due in 2024.
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Here in the Pitch
by Jessica Pratt
May 3, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt was produced with Al Carlson.
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Iechyd Da
by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 12, 2024
This is the first full-length solo release in nearly five years from British singer-songwriter Bill Ryder-Jones since 2019's Yawny Yawn.
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This Could Be Texas
by English Teacher
April 12, 2024
The debut full-length release from British indie/post-punk band English Teacher was produced by Marta Salogni.
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I Got Heaven
by Mannequin Pussy
March 1, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy was produced by John Congleton.
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The Mess We Seem to Make
by Crawlers
February 16, 2024
The debut full-length release from Liverpool alternative rock band Crawlers was produced by Pete Robinson.
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Tigers Blood
by Waxahatchee
March 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Waxahatchee features contributions from Brad Cook (who also produced), Phil Cook, MJ Lenderman, Spencer Tweedy, Nick Bockrath, and Natalia Chernitsky.
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In Lieu of Flowers
by Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties
April 12, 2024
The third full-length studio release from Wonder Years frontman Dan Campbell's solo project Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties features a 16-piece band.
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All Born Screaming
by St. Vincent
April 26, 2024
The latest full-length release from St. Vincent was self-produced and features contributions by Rachel Eckroth, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Cate Le Bon, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stella Mogzawa, and David Ralicke.
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A Chaos of Flowers
by BIG|BRAVE
April 19, 2024
The latest full-length release from Canadian trio BIG|BRAVE features contributions by Marisa Anderson, Seth Manchester, Tashi Dorji, and Patrick Shiroishi.
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What Now
by Brittany Howard
February 9, 2024
The second full-length solo studio release from Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard was produced with Shawn Everett.
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Only God Was Above Us
by Vampire Weekend
April 5, 2024
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock trio Vampire Weekend was co-produced with Ariel Rechtshaid.
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Congo Funk! Sound Madness from the Shores of the Mighty Congo River (Kinshasa/Brazzaville 1969-1982)
by Various Artists
April 5, 2024
The latest compilation from the Analog Africa label features 14 tracks of Congolese rumba music from 1969-82.
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Songdreaming
by Sam Lee
March 15, 2024
British folk singer-songwriter Sam Lee worked with Bernard Butler and James Keay on his fourth full-length release that features the London-based choir, Trans Voices.
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Orquídeas
by Kali Uchis
January 12, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from Kali Uchis features guest appearances by Rauw Alejandro, El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Peso Pluma.
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The Past Is Still Alive
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
February 23, 2024
The latest full-length release from Alynda Segarra's project Hurray for the Riff Raff features contributions by Anjimile, Brad Cook, Phil Cook, Meg Duffy, S.G. Goodman, Mike Mogis, and Conor Oberst.
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Filthy Underneath
by Nadine Shah
February 23, 2024
The fifth full-length release from the British singer-songwriter Nadine Shah was produced with Ben Hillier.
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Blue Lips
by ScHoolboy Q
March 1, 2024
The sixth full-length studio release from rapper Schoolboy Q features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, Az Chike, Childish Major, Freddie Gibbs, Jozzy, Devin Malik, Rico Nasty, and Lance Skiiiwalker.
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Ghosted II
by Oren Ambarchi
April 26, 2024
Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin return with a four-track sequel to 2022's Ghosted.
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Affection
by Bullion
April 26, 2024
The latest full-length release from London-based electronic producer Bullion features guest appearances by Charlotte Adigéry, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Panda Bear.
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Blue Eclipse
by Blue Lab Beats
April 19, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British jazztronica duo Blue Lab Beats features guest appearances by such artists as Daley, Poppy Daniels, IDK, Kojey Radical, Jay Prince, and the Urban Soul Orchestra.
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Hey Panda
by The High Llamas
March 29, 2024
The first full-length studio release in seven years from the Sean O'Hagan-led band The High Llamas features guest appearances by Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Fryars, and Rae Morris.
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Bright Future
by Adrianne Lenker
March 22, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from The Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker was produced with Philip Weinrobe.
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Bite Down
by Rosali
March 22, 2024
The fourth full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Rosali features Ted Bois, David Nance, James Schroeder, and Kevin Donahue as her backing band.
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Fabiana Palladino
by Fabiana Palladino
April 5, 2024
The debut full-length release from London-based R&B-influenced pop artist Fabiana Palladino features a guest appearance by Jai Paul.
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The Other Side
by T-Bone Burnett
April 19, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett features guest appearances by Rosanne Cash, Lucius, Steven Soles, and Weyes Blood.
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Spectral Evolution
by Rafael Toral
February 23, 2024
The latest release from Portuguese guitarist Rafael Toral features a 12-part suite that is contained in a continuous 43-minute track.
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Where's My Utopia?
by Yard Act
March 1, 2024
The second full-length release from British rock band Yard Act was produced with Gorillaz drummer Remi Kabaka Jr. and features a guest appearance by Katy J Pearson.
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Audio Vertigo
by Elbow
March 22, 2024
The 10th full-length studio release from British rock band Elbow was recorded in Gloucestershire and London.
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Compassion
by Vijay Iyer
February 2, 2024
The second full-length from Vijay Iyer, Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey was produced by Manfred Eicher and Iyer.
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Name Your Sorrow
by Pillow Queens
April 19, 2024
The second full-length release from Irish indie rock band Pillow Queens was produced and mixed by Collin Pastore.
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Walls Have Ears
by Sonic Youth
February 9, 2024
The official remastered release of the Sonic Youth 1986 bootleg featuring 18 tracks from three of its 1985 shows in the U.K.
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Where We've Been, Where We Go From Here
by Friko
February 16, 2024
The debut full-length release from Chicago indie rock duo Friko was co-produced by Scott Tallarida and Jack Henry.
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Britpop
by A.G. Cook
May 10, 2024
The third full-length studio release from British electronic producer A.G. Cook features 24 tracks split into three sections: Past, Present and Future.
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ILION
by Slift
January 19, 2024
The third full-length release from French psychedelic rock/metal trio Slift features seven tracks that are over eight minutes long.
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Sun Without The Heat
by Leyla McCalla
April 12, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was produced by Maryam Qudus.
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Musow Danse
by Les Amazones d'Afrique
February 16, 2024
The third full-length release from West-African collective Les Amazones d'Afrique was produced and mixed by Jacknife Lee.
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Postindustrial Hometown Blues
by Big Special
May 10, 2024
The debut full-length release from British punk duo Big Special was written during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Hovvdy
by Hovvdy
April 26, 2024
The fifth full-length from Austin duo Hovvdy was co-produced with Andrew Sarlo and Bennett Littlejohn.
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Letter to Self
by Sprints
January 5, 2024
The debut full-length release from Dublin post-punk band Sprints was produced by Gilla Band's Daniel Fox.
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$10 Cowboy
by Charley Crockett
April 26, 2024
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Charley Crockett was produced with Billy Horton.
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I'm Totally Fine With It Don't Give a Fuck Anymore
by Arab Strap
May 10, 2024
The eighth full-length release from Scottish indie rock duo Arab Strap was produced by Paul Savage.
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The Hollow
by Keeley Forsyth
May 10, 2024
The third full-length release from British singer-songwriter Keeley Forsyth features contributions by producer Ross Downes, Matthew Bourne and Colin Stetson.
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Girl with No Face
by Allie X
February 23, 2024
The third full-length studio release from Canadian avant-pop artist Allie X was self-produced.
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Heaven :x: Hell
by Sum 41
March 29, 2024
The final full-length studio release from Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41 features 10 pop-punk tracks on the "Heaven" half and metal tracks on the "Hell" half.
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For Your Consideration
by Empress Of
March 22, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from Empress Of features guest appearances by MUNA and Rina Sawayama.
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Older
by Lizzy McAlpine
April 5, 2024
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine was produced with Mason Stoops.
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Critterland
by Willi Carlisle
January 26, 2024
The third full-length release from folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle was produced by Darrell Scott.
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Souvenir
by Omni
February 16, 2024
The latest full-length release from Atlanta post-punk trio Omni features a guest appearance by Izzy Glaudini of Automatic.
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Sadness Sets Me Free
by Gruff Rhys
January 26, 2024
The eighth full-length solo studio release from Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys was recorded in three days in Paris.
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TYLA
by Tyla
March 22, 2024
The debut full-length release from South African artist TYLA features guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng, and Tems.
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Phasor
by Helado Negro
February 9, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release for Roberto Carlos Lange under the name Helado Negro was inspired in part by Salvatore Matirano's SAL MAR machine, Lupe Lopez, Pauline Oliveros, and Asheville, North Carolina.
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All Life Long
by Kali Malone
February 9, 2024
Created between 2020 and 2023, the latest full-length release from composer Kali Malone features the Macadam Ensemble and Anima Brass.
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Prelude To Ecstasy
by The Last Dinner Party
February 2, 2024
The debut full-length release from British rock band The Last Dinner Party was produced by James Ford.
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Moves In The Field
by Kelly Moran
March 29, 2024
New York composer Kelly Moran continues her use of a Yamaha Disklavier player piano on her first solo studio release since 2018's Ultraviolet.
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Look to the East, Look to the West
by Camera Obscura
May 3, 2024
This is the first album from Scottish band Camera Obscura since the death of founding member Carey Lander from cancer in 2015.
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WORLD WIDE WHACK
by Tierra Whack
March 15, 2024
This is the first full-length release in six years from Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack since 2018's Whack World.
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Don't Forget Me
by Maggie Rogers
April 12, 2024
The third full-length major label studio release from singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers was written over five days and was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk.
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JPEG RAW
by Gary Clark, Jr.
March 22, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from blues rock artist Gary Clark Jr. features guest appearances by George Clinton, Keyon Harrold, Valerie June, Naala, and Stevie Wonder.
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Akoma
by Jlin
March 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from electronic artist Jlin features guest appearances by Björk, Philip Glass, and Kronos Quartet.
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Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace
by Shabaka
April 12, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka Hutchings under the name Shabaka features flutes and contributions by such artists as André 3000, Floating Points, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Jason Moran, Carlos Niño, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, and Saul Williams.
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The Great Bailout
by Moor Mother
March 8, 2024
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Moor Mother features guest appearances by Alya Al Sultani, Lonnie Holley, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty, and Raia Was.
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Eternal Sunshine
by Ariana Grande
March 8, 2024
The seventh full-length studio release from pop artist Ariana Grande features contributions from Davidior, Oscar Görres, Nick Lee, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, and Shintaro Yasuda.
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The Collective
by Kim Gordon
March 8, 2024
The second full-length solo release from Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon was produced by Justin Raisen.
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What a Devastating Turn of Events
by Rachel Chinouriri
May 3, 2024
The debut full-length release from British indie pop artist Rachel Chinouriri features contributions by producer Rich Turvey and Kenny Beats.
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Up On Gravity Hill
by METZ
April 12, 2024
The fifth full-length studio release from Canadian punk trio METZ features contributions by Owen Pallett and Black Mountain's Amber Webber.
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Hill Country Love
by Cedric Burnside
April 5, 2024
The latest full-length release from blues artist Cedric Burnside was recorded in Mississippi with producer Luther Dickinson.
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Love In Constant Spectacle
by Jane Weaver
April 5, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from British singer-songwriter Jane Weaver was produced by John Parish.
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Who Will You Believe
by The Pernice Brothers
April 5, 2024
The latest full-length release from indie rock band Pernice Brothers features a guest appearance by Neko Case.
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Focus on Nature
by The Bevis Frond
March 1, 2024
The latest full-length release from British psychedelic rock band The Bevis Frond sees the return of Nick Saloman and his band after Nick recorded 2021's Little Eden on his own during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Y’Y
by Amaro Freitas
March 1, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Brazilian jazz pianist was inspired by the sounds of the Amazon and features contributions from Hamid Drake, Shabaka Hutchings, Jeff Parker, Aniel Someillan, and Brandee Younger.
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Be Right Here
by Blackberry Smoke
February 16, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release from Atlanta country rock quintet Blackberry Smoke was produced by Dave Cobb.
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nublues
by Joel Ross
February 9, 2024
The fourth full-length release from vibraphonist Joel Ross features ballads and blues with a band that includes Jeremy Corren, Jeremy Dutton, Gabrielle Garo, Kanoa Mendenhall, and Immanuel Wilkins.
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Fairweather Friend
by The Umbrellas
January 26, 2024
The second full-length release from San Francisco indie-pop band The Umbrellas features live drums.
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This Ain't the Way You Go Out
by Lucy Rose
April 19, 2024
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Lucy Rose was produced by Kwes.
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Playing Favorites
by Sheer Mag
March 1, 2024
The third full-length release from Philadelphia rock band Sheer Mag features a guest appearance by Mdou Moctar.
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Light Verse
by Iron & Wine
April 26, 2024
The seventh full-length studio release from Sam Beam as Iron & Wine features a guest appearance by Fiona Apple.
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Wall of Eyes
by The Smile
January 26, 2024
The second full-length release from rock trio The Smile features string arrangements by the London Contemporary Orchestra and was produced and mixed by Sam Petts-Davies.
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Two Star & The Dream Police
by Mk.Gee
February 9, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from New Jersey artist Mk.Gee features two tracks produced with Dijon.
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Something in the Room She Moves
by Julia Holter
March 22, 2024
The sixth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Julia Holter was influenced in part by the birth of her daughter.
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Lovegaze
by Nailah Hunter
January 12, 2024
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based harpist Nailah Hunter was recorded with producer Cicely Goulder.
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Letter to Yu
by Bolis Pupul
March 8, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from Belgian-born producer Bolis Pupul was produced with Soulwax.
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Delight
by Arushi Jain
March 29, 2024
The third full-length studio release from New York-based electronic artist Arushi Jain was inspired by Raga Bageshri.
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Humble As The Sun
by Bob Vylan
April 5, 2024
The latest full-length release from London-based punk-grime duo Bob Vylan features a guest appearance by Jerub.
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Revelator
by Phosphorescent
April 5, 2024
The first full-length studio release since 2018's C'est La Vie from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matthew Houck as Phosphorescent was recorded over six months.
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Mountainhead
by Everything Everything
March 1, 2024
A society builds a mountain and lives in a hole in the bottom of it is part of the concept behind some of the songs on the seventh full-length release from British art-rock band Everything Everything.
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Pull the Rope
by Ibibio Sound Machine
May 3, 2024
The latest full-length release from London-based Afro-funk electronic collective Ibibio Sound Machine was produced with Ross Orton.
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Echo Dancing
by Alejandro Escovedo
March 29, 2024
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo features 14 new versions of songs from his career.
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El Viejo
by Corb Lund
February 23, 2024
The latest full-length release from Canadian country singer-songwriter Corb Lund was recorded in his home and was co-produced with Grant Siemens and Scott Franchuk.
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Underdressed at the Symphony
by Faye Webster
March 1, 2024
The fifth full-length release from Atlanta singer-songwriter Faye Webster was recorded in Texas with contributions from Lil Yachty and Wilco's Nels Cline.
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Rooting for Love
by Laetitia Sadier
February 23, 2024
This is the first full-length solo release from Stereolab singer Lætitia Sadier since 2017's Find Me Finding You, which was released under the name Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble.
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Highest of the Month
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Ten Fold - Yaya Bey
- Release Date: May 10, 2024
Funeral for Justice - Mdou Moctar
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Spell Blanket: Collected Demos 2006-2009 - Broadcast
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Here in the Pitch - Jessica Pratt
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Look to the East, Look to the West - Camera Obscura
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Lowest of the Month-
Reasonable Woman - Sia
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Rhumba Country - Pokey LaFarge
- Release Date: May 10, 2024
Radical Optimism - Dua Lipa
- Release Date: May 3, 2024
Can We Please Have Fun - Kings of Leon
- Release Date: May 10, 2024
Oui, LSF - Les Savy Fav
- Release Date: May 10, 2024