Album Releases by User Score
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1.
Fountain Baby
by Amaarae
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
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Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war)
by Jaimie Branch
August 25, 2023
The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022.
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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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The Greater Wings
by Julie Byrne
July 7, 2023
The first full-length release from Julie Byrne since 2017's Not Even Happiness was recorded with the late Eric Littmann and completed with producer Alex Somers.
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Black Rainbows
by Corinne Bailey Rae
September 15, 2023
The first full-length release since 2016's The Heart Speaks In Whispers from British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae was inspired by the exhibits she saw at the Stony Island Arts Bank.
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Guts
by Olivia Rodrigo
September 8, 2023
The second full-length studio release from actress/pop artist Olivia Rodrigo was produced by Dan Nigro.
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1989 (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
October 27, 2023
The re-recording of Taylor Swift's 2014 album 1989 includes five unreleased tracks.
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The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We
by Mitski
September 15, 2023
The latest full-length release from Mitski recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles by producer Patrick Hyland includes an orchestra arranged and conducted by Drew Erickson and a 17-person choir.
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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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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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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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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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False Lankum
by Lankum
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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Sanguivore
by Creeper
October 13, 2023
The third full-length release from British goth punk band Creeper is a concept album about vampires.
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I Am Not There Anymore
by The Clientele
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from British indie-pop band The Clientele was recorded in London from 2019-2022, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chrome Dreams
by Neil Young
August 11, 2023
The official release for Neil Young's "lost" album that was originally set to be released in 1977 features two previously unreleased tracks (the rest have been included in other albums/collections).
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The Complete Dirty South
by Drive-By Truckers
June 16, 2023
The expansion of the 2004 Drive-By Truckers album The Dirty South features three songs cut from the original release, four remixes, and two tracks with new vocals.
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Valley of Heart's Delight
by Margo Cilker
September 15, 2023
The second full-length release from Oregon-based singer-songwriter Margo Cilker was produced by Sera Cahoone.
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Wait Til I Get Over
by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
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My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross
by Anohni & the Johnsons
July 7, 2023
The first new full-length studio release from Anohni since 2016 solo LP Hopelessness was produced by Jimmy Hogarth.
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i/o
by Peter Gabriel
December 1, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from Peter Gabriel since 2002's Up features contributions from Ai Weiwei, Nick Cave, Olafur Eliasson, Henry Hudson, Annette Messager, Antony Micallef, David Moreno, Cornelia Parker, Megan Rooney, Tim Shaw, David Spriggs and Barthélémy Toguo.
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Lahai
by Sampha
October 20, 2023
The second full-length release from British singer-songwriter/producer Sampha features a guest appearance by Léa Sen.
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Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again
by Lydia Loveless
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Ohio singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless was influenced by a recent break-up.
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Everything Harmony
by The Lemon Twigs
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York rock duo The Lemon Twigs was self-produced and mixed.
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Javelin
by Sufjan Stevens
October 6, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens features contributions from Adrienne Maree Brown, Hannah Cohen, Pauline Delassus, The National's Bryce Dessner, Megan Lui, and Nedelle Torrisi.
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We Buy Diabetic Test Strips
by Armand Hammer
September 29, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York hip hop duo Armand Hammer features guest appearance by Cavalier, Curly Castro, Junglepussy, Moneynicca, Moor Mother, and Pink Siifu.
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Live in Brooklyn 2011
by Sonic Youth
August 18, 2023
The live recording of the final New York concert from Sonic Youth at Brooklyn's Williamsburg Waterfront on August 12, 2011 was originally released digitally on Bandcamp but is remastered and remixed for its physical release.
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Sundial
by Noname
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Noname features gest appearances by $Ilkmoney, Ayoni, Common, Jay Electronica, Eryn Allen Kane, Jimetta Rose, Stout, Voices of Creation, and billy woods.
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Jaguar II
by Victoria Monét
August 25, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from R&B artist Victoria Monét features guest appearances by Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Hazel Monét.
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Hit Parade
by RóisÃn Murphy
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Irish artist RóisÃn Murphy was produced by DJ Koze.
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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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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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Tension
by Kylie Minogue
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian pop artist Kylie Minogue features contributions from Oliver Heldens and Lostboy. The deluxe edition includes three additional tracks.
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The Hypnogogue
by The Church
February 24, 2023
The first full-length studio release in six years from Australian psych-rock group The Church was produced by its drummer, Tim Powles.
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Turn the Car Around
by Gaz Coombes
January 13, 2023
The fourth full-length solo release for former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes was produced with Ian Davenport.
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Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
by Yves Tumor
March 17, 2023
The fifth full-length release from experimental artist Yves Tumor was produced by Noah Goldstein.
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Bird Machine
by Sparklehorse
September 8, 2023
The posthumous release from indie rock band Sparklehorse was originally recorded in 2010 before the death of Mark Linkous. It also features two previously unreleased tracks, one which features a guest appearance by Granddaddy's Jason Lytle.
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But Here We Are
by Foo Fighters
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is the first without Taylor Hawkins (who passed away in March 2022) and was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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The Great White Sea Eagle
by James Yorkston
January 13, 2023
The Cardigans' Nina Persson joins the latest full-length release for Scottish singer-songwriter James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra.
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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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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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Scaring the Hoes
by JPEGMAFIA
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown features a guest appearance from redveil.
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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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Madres
by Sofia Kourtesis
October 27, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer Sofia Kourtesis features a guest appearance by Manu Chao.
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Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden
by Matana Roberts
September 29, 2023
The fifth of a planned 12-part Coin Coin album series from Matana Roberts features the story of an ancestor who died after complications from an illegal abortion.
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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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Workin' On A World
by Iris DeMent
February 24, 2023
The first full-length release from singer-songwriter Iris DeMent since 2015's The Trackless Woods features production with Richard Bennett, Pieta Brown and Jim Rooney.
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12
by Ryuichi Sakamoto
January 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto was written and recorded in Tokyo while he was recovering from cancer treatment.
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I Inside the Old Year Dying
by PJ Harvey
July 7, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey was produced with Flood and John Parish.
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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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Relentless
by Pretenders
September 1, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Pretenders features Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, who provided string arrangements and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s final track, "I Think About You Daily."
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I've Got Me
by Joanna Sternberg
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from New York city singer-songwriter Joanna Sternberg was produced by Matt Sweeney.
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The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte
by Sparks
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from art pop duo Sparks is its first on the Island Records label since the 1970s.
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Water Made Us
by Jamila Woods
October 13, 2023
Chicago singer-songwriter/poet Jamila Woods worked with co-producer Chris McClenney on her third full-length release.
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Romantic Piano
by Gia Margaret
May 26, 2023
The third full-length release from Chicago singer-songwriter Gia Margaret was self-produced.
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Amatssou
by Tinariwen
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from Tinariwen was produced by Daniel Lanois and recorded in Algeria, France, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
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The Comeback Kid
by Marnie Stern
November 3, 2023
This is the first full-length release from New York indie rock artist Marnie Stern since 2013's The Chronicles Of Marnia.
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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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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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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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Memento Mori
by Depeche Mode
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic band Depeche Mode was produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni and is its first without Andy Fletcher who unexpectedly died in May 2022.
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trip9love…???
by Tirzah
September 5, 2023
The surprise release from British alternative R&B artist Tirzah was produced by Mica Levi.
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The Chicago Sessions
by Rodney Crowell
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from Texas singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell was produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.
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Chaos for the Fly
by Grian Chatten
June 30, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten was produced with Dan Carey.
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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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Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from Will Oldham as Bonnie "Prince" Billy was recorded in Kentucky with contributions from Sara Louise Callaway, Kendall Carter, Elisabeth Fuchsia, Dave Howard, Emmett Kelly, Drew Miller, and Dane Waters.
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The Ballad of Darren
by Blur
July 21, 2023
The first full-length release from British rock band Blur since 2015's The Magic Whip was produced by James Ford.
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Something to Give Each Other
by Troye Sivan
October 13, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Australian pop artist Troye Sivan features a guest appearance by Guitarricadelafuente.
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Archangel Hill
by Shirley Collins
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from British folk artist Shirley Collins was produced by Ian Kearey.
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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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Bolted
by Forest Swords
October 20, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from British electronic producer Forest Swords since 2017's Compassion.
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Cacti
by Billy Nomates
January 13, 2023
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Billy Nomates was produced with James Trevascus.
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Red Moon in Venus
by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
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Shadow Kingdom
by Bob Dylan
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Bob Dylan is a soundtrack to the Alma Har'el's 2021 film Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan.
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Gentle Confrontation
by Loraine James
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from London-based electronic producer Loraine James features guest appearances by Contour, Marina Herlop, keiyaA, Corey Mastrangelo, George Riley, RiTchie, and Eden Samara.
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Seven Psalms
by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
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Everyone's Crushed
by Water from Your Eyes
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based experimental pop duo Water From Your Eyes is its first on the Matador Records label.
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Time Ain't Accidental
by Jess Williamson
June 9, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jess Williamson was produced by Brad Cook.
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LaVette!
by Bettye LaVette
June 16, 2023
Bettye LaVette covers Randall Bramblett songs with guest appearances by John Mayer and Steve Winwood.
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Crazymad for Me
by CMAT
October 13, 2023
The second full-length release from Irish pop singer-songwriter CMAT features a guest appearance by John Grant.
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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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Integrated Tech Solutions
by Aesop Rock
November 10, 2023
The ninth full-length solo studio release from rapper Aesop Rock features guest appearances by Hanni El Khatib, Nikki Jean, Lealani, Rob Sonic, and billy woods.
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I DES
by King Creosote
November 3, 2023
The first full-length solo release from Kenny Anderson as King Creosote in seven years was co-produced with Derek O'Neill and features a 36-minute track.
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HELLMODE
by Jeff Rosenstock
September 1, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from punk rocker Jeff Rosenstock was recorded in Los Angeles by Jack Shirley.
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Strays
by Margo Price
January 13, 2023
The fourth full-length solo studio release for singer-songwriter Margo Price was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
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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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Mommy
by Be Your Own Pet
August 25, 2023
The first new studio release in 15 years from Nashville punk band Be Your Own Pet was recorded in Nashville with producer Jeremy Ferguson.
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Voir Dire
by Earl Sweatshirt
August 25, 2023
The surprise release from Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist is only found on Gala's website with just one track featuring a guest appearance from MIKE being available at other major streaming sites.
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softscars
by yeule
September 22, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Singaporean artist Nat Ćmiel as yeule was written and produced with Kin Leonnas.
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Good Lies
by Overmono
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length release from Welsh electronic brother duo Overmono features a guest appearance by St. Panther.
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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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Angels & Queens
by Gabriels
July 7, 2023
After 2022's seven-track release, Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels return with six new tracks.
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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 Show
by Niall Horan
June 9, 2023
The third full-length solo studio release from One Direction's Niall Horan was produced by Joel Little and John Ryan.
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Heaven Is a Junkyard
by Youth Lagoon
June 9, 2023
This is the first new release from Trevor Powers' music project Youth Lagoon since 2015's Savage Hills Ballroom.
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The Window
by Ratboys
August 25, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was recorded with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla in Seattle.
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Weathervanes
by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
June 9, 2023
Some tracks on the latest full-length release from Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit were written when Isbell was working on Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon.
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O Monolith
by Squid
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from British post-punk band Squid was produced by Dan Carey.
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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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Cousin
by Wilco
September 29, 2023
The 13th full-length studio release from Chicago indie rock band Wilco was produced by Cate Le Bon.
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