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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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Everything Is Alive
by Slowdive
September 1, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British shoegaze band Slowdive was recorded between 2020 and 2022.
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Rivers of Heresy
by Empire State Bastard
September 1, 2023
The debut full-length release from Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil and ex-Oceansize musician Mike Vennart as Empire State Bastard features drumming from Dead Cross/Slayer/Testament's Dave Lombardo.
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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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Back to the Water Below
by Royal Blood
September 1, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British rock duo Royal Blood was self-produced.
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Jump for Joy
by Hiss Golden Messenger
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from MC Taylor's Hiss Golden Messenger was recorded with Scott Hirsch over two weeks in Texas at the Sonic Ranch studio.
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Haunted Mountain
by Buck Meek
August 25, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek features five songs co-written with Jolie Holland.
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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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Road
by Alice Cooper
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from rock artist Alice Cooper features contributions from MC5's Wayne Kramer, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, and Buckcherry's Keith Nelson.
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Leisureland
by Wreckless Eric
August 25, 2023
the latest full-length release from British rock singer-songwriter Wreckless Eric was written after surviving a bout of COVID-19.
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Weedkiller
by Ashnikko
August 25, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from London-based, North Carolina-born rapper Ashnikko features guest appearances by Ethel Cain and Daniela Lalita.
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Perfect Saviors
by The Armed
August 25, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from Detroit punk/hardcore collective The Armed was mixed by Alan Moulder and features contributions from Eric Avery, Julien Baker, Mark Guiliana, Josh Klinghoffer, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stephen Perkins, Patrick Shiroishi, Sarah Tudzin, and Troy Van Leeuwen.
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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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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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Spellling & the Mystery School
by Spellling
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from Chrystia Cabral's art-pop project SPELLLING features new versions of songs from her previous three albums and contributions from Del Sol Quartet, Divya Farias, Jaren Feeley, and Patrick Shelley.
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I Told Them...
by Burna Boy
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from Nigerian artist Burna Boy features guest appearances by 21 Savage, J. Cole, Dave, Byron Messia, and Seyi Vibez.
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I'd Be Lying if I Said I Didn't Care
by Hannah Georgas
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Hannah Georgas was co-produced with her partner Sean Sroka.
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Bunny
by Willie J Healey
August 25, 2023
The third full-length release from British singer-songwriter Willie J Healey features a guest appearance by Jamie T.
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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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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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Rocket Power
by Quavo
August 18, 2023
The second full-length solo studio release from rapper Quavo features guest appearances from Babydrill, Future, Hunxho, Takeoff, and Young Thug.
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Karpeh
by Cautious Clay
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter/producer Cautious Clay features contributions from Arooj Aftab, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joshua Crumbly, Kai Eckhardt, Julian Lage, Sean Rickman, Julius Rodriguez, Joel Ross, and Immanuel Wilkins.
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You're the One
by Rhiannon Giddens
August 18, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Carolina Chocolate Drops' Rhiannon Giddens features all original songs and a guest appearance by Jason Isbell.
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Homo Anxietatem
by Shamir
August 18, 2023
The ninth full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Shamir was recorded in London with producer Hoost (aka Justin Tailor).
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Echo the Diamond
by Margaret Glaspy
August 18, 2023
The third full-length release from singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy features contributions from David King of The Bad Plus, Julian Lage and Chris Morrissey.
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Unreal Unearth
by Hozier
August 18, 2023
The third full-length release from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier features a guest appearance by Brandi Carlile.
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Struggler
by Genesis Owusu
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu was inspired in part by Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett and Kafka's Metamorphosis.
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Intercepted Message
by Osees
August 18, 2023
This is the 27th full-length studio release from John Dwyer's Osees.
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Learning How to Live and Let Go
by The Xcerts
August 18, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Scottish rock band The Xcerts features a guest appearance by Architects' Sam Carter.
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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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World Music Radio
by Jon Batiste
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from jazz artist Jon Batiste features guest appearances by Michael Batiste, Jon Bellion, Camilo, Lana Del Rey, Fireboy DML, Kenny G, J.I.D, Leigh-Anne, Lil Wayne, Native Soul, Newjeans, and Rita Payés.
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Snow Angel
by Reneé Rapp
August 18, 2023
The debut full-length release from actor/singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp was executive produced by Alexander 23.
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Swinging Stars
by Mapache
August 18, 2023
The latest full-length release from California folk rock duo Mapache features contributions from Allah-Lahs' Spencer Dunham and David Rawlings.
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Appaloosa Bones
by Gregory Alan Isakov
August 18, 2023
The first full-length release from Colorado-based singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov in five years was recorded in a studio in a barn on his property.
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Tell Everybody! 21st Century Juke Joint Blues from Easy Eye Sound
by Various Artists
August 11, 2023
The collection of blues produced by Dan Auerbach features tracks from Auerbach, RL Boyce, Gabe Carter, Robert Finley, Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, Moonrisers, Glenn Schwartz, The Black Keys, Leo Bud Welch, and Willow Witchin'.
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The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
by The Hives
August 11, 2023
The lore of Randy Fitzsimmons continues with the first full-length studio release in over 10 years from Swedish garage rock band The Hives is claimed to contain songs found in his grave.
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Radio Red
by Laura Groves
August 11, 2023
The debut full-length release from British alternative pop singer-songwriter Laura Groves features a guest appearance by Sampha.
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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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Volcano
by Jungle
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic duo Jungle features guest appearances from Bas, Channel Tres, Erick the Architect, Mood Talk, Roots Manuva, and JNR Williams.
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End of World
by Public Image Ltd.
August 11, 2023
This is the first full-length release from British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. (PiL) since 2015's What the World Needs Now...
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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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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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Deliverance
by Andrew Hung
August 11, 2023
This is the third full-length solo release from Fuck Buttons co-founder Andrew Hung.
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Prestige
by Girl Ray
August 4, 2023
The third full-length release from London-based indie-pop trio Girl Ray is said to be inspired by disco and the FX TV series Pose.
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One Man Band
by Miles Kane
August 4, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from The Last Shadow Puppets/The Rascals' Miles Kane was produced by his cousin, The Coral's James Skelly.
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Last Rays of a Dying Sun
by Rain Parade
August 4, 2023
The first full-length studio release from Rain Parade in nearly 40 years features guest appearances by The Bangles' Debbie and Vicki Peterson and The Moore Brothers.
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Soft Landing
by Art School Girlfriend
August 4, 2023
The second full-length release from Polly Mackey as Art School Girlfriend features contributions from Marika Hackman, Alfie Johns and Chloe Kraemer.
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Love Hallucination
by Jessy Lanza
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian artist Jessy Lanza is said to be inspired by her move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.
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Natural Disaster
by Bethany Cosentino
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino was produced by Butch Walker.
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Euphoric
by Georgia
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from British dance-pop artist Georgia was co-produced by Rostam.
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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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The Ones Ahead
by Beverly Glenn-Copeland
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release of new music from Beverly Glenn-Copeland in 20 years was recorded by Mike Shepherd.
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The Feminine Divine
by Dexys
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release of new material from Dexys (formerly known as the Dexys Midnight Runners) since 2012's One Day I'm Going to Soar was produced by Pete Schwier and Toby Chapman.
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Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]
by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
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Utopia
by Travis Scott
July 28, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from rapper Travis Scott features guest appearance by 21 Savage, Bad Bunny, Beyonce, James Blake, Bon Iver, Drake, Future, Swae Lee, Playboi Carti, Rob49, Sampha, Sheck Wes, SZA, Teezo Touchdown, The Weeknd, Westside Gunn, and Young Thug.
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New Reality Mind
by Madeline Kenney
July 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Oakland, California-based singer-songwriter Madeline Kenney was self-recorded and produced.
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Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
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Austin
by Post Malone
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Post Malone features guitar and pop influences with production from Louis Bell, Max Martin, Andrew Watt, and Rami Yacoub.
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The Loveliest Time
by Carly Rae Jepsen
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Carly Rae Jepsen features songs that did not make it into 2022's The Loneliest Time.
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New Future City Radio
by Damon Locks
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from Damon Locks and Rob Mazurek features contributions from Brandi Augustus, Helado Negro's Roberto Carlos Lange
and Mauricio Takara.
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Blackbox Life Recorder 21f / in a room7 F760 [EP]
by Aphex Twin
July 28, 2023
The first new music in 5 years from Richard D. James' Aphex Twin features three new tracks (plus a different mix of the first track).
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They Live in My Head
by Bush Tetras
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release in 25 years from band No Wave band Bush Tetras features Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley as drummer and producer.
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Ooh Rap I Ya
by George Clanton
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based vaporware artist George Clanton features guest appearances by Hatchie and Neggy Gemmy.
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Eyeroll
by Ziúr
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Berlin-based electronic producer Ziúr features James Ginzburg, Juliana Huxtable, Iceboy Violet, Elvin Brandhi, Ledef, and Abdullah Miniawy.
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Consciousology
by Dot Allison
July 28, 2023
The ninth full-length solo release from Scottish singer-songwriter Dot Allison features contributions from Andy Bell, the London Contemporary Orchestra, and Hannah Peel.
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I Keep My Feet On The Fragile
by Allegra Krieger
July 21, 2023
The fourth full-length release from New York singer-songwriter Allegra Krieger was co-produced by Luke Temple.
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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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City of Gold
by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway was produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas.
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Mountains
by Nils Lofgren
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren features guest appearances by Ron Carter, David Crosby, the Howard Gospel Choir, Ringo Starr, and Neil Young.
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Starcatcher
by Greta Van Fleet
July 21, 2023
The third full-length release from Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet was recorded with producer Dave Cobb.
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Cut Worms
by Cut Worms
July 21, 2023
The third full-length release for the music project of singer-songwriter Max Clarke features four songs recorded by Florist's Rick Spataro and two songs by Brian and Michael D'Addario of The Lemon Twigs.
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Barbie: The Album
by Various Artists
July 21, 2023
The soundtrack for 2023 film Barbie was produced by Mark Ronson and features songs by Ava Max, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, Fifty Fifty, Gayle, Haim, Ice Spice, Kaliii, Karol G, Khalid, the Kid Laroi, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Sam Smith, Tame Impala, as well as Dua Lipa and Ryan Gosling.
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Jump into Love
by Half Japanese
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Jad Fair-led noise rock band Half Japanese was recorded in Baltimore, Maryland; Bloomington, Indiana; Donneville, France; and Tarragona, Spain.
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Love's Holiday
by Oxbow
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from San Francisco experimental/noise rock band Oxbow features guest appearances by Lingua Ignota and Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
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Pure Music
by Strange Ranger
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release for New York/Philadelphia band Strange Ranger was self-recorded and mixed by Al Carlson.
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Welshpool Frillies
by Guided by Voices
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Guided by Voices was recorded in Brooklyn with producer Travis Harrison.
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Magic 2
by Nas
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Nas features guest appearances by 21 Savage and 50 Cent.
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Mid Air
by Paris Texas
July 21, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles rap duo Paris Texas features guest appearances by Keeny Mason and Teezo Touchdown.
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Everyone Else Is a Stranger
by Lindstrøm
July 14, 2023
Norwegian producer Lindstrøm plays the cello and violin on this four-track sixth studio release.
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Supermodels
by Claud
July 14, 2023
The second full-length release from indie pop singer-songwriter Claud was produced by Ethan Gruska.
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IRL
by Mahalia
July 14, 2023
The second full-length studio release from British R&B; artist Mahalia features guest appearances by Destin Conrad, JoJo, Kojey Radical, Stormzy, and Joyce Wrice.
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Eye on the Bat
by Palehound
July 14, 2023
The first full-length studio release from Palehound in four years was co-produced by El Kempner and Sam Owens.
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Sticks and Stones
by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real wqs self-produced and features a guest appearance by Lainey Wilson.
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I Care So Much That I Dont Care at All
by Glaive
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from North Carolina alt-pop artist glaive was produced by Jeff Hazin and Ralph Castelli.
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Beautiful & Brutal Yard
by J Hus
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from British rapper J Hus features guest appearances by Burna Boy, CB, Drake, Naira Marley, Popcaan, Jorja Smith, and Villz.
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You & I
by Rita Ora
July 14, 2023
The third full-length release from British pop artist Rita Ora features a guest appearance by Fatboy Slim.
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Little Songs
by Colter Wall
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall was produced with Patrick Lyons.
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Evergreen
by PVRIS
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Lyndsey Gunnulfsen project PVRIS features contributions by Dan Armrbuster, JT Daly, Carrie Karpinen, Matias Mora, Mike Shinoda, and Y2K.
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Pink Bikini
by Sally Potter
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from British filmmaker Sally Potter features "semi-autobiographical" songs about growing up in 1960s London.
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Evenings at the Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy
by John Coltrane
July 14, 2023
The 1961 recording of John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy at the Greenwich Village nightclub, Village Gate, was rediscovered recently in the archive of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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Rajan
by Night Beats
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Danny Lee Blackwell's project Night Beats features a guest appearance by Ambrose Kenny-Smith.
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Super Snooper
by Snooper
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from Nashville egg punk band Snooper was produced and mixed by Erik Hart.
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When Horses Would Run
by Being Dead
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from Austin-based Being Dead was recorded with producer/engineer Jim Vollentine.
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Alchemy
by Disclosure
July 14, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from British electronic duo Disclosure was announced two days before release.
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Connection
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
July 14, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog features contributions from Anthony Coleman, Greg Lewis, James Brandon Lewis, Oscar Noriega, and Syd Straw.
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The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake
by Various Artists
July 7, 2023
Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club, Feist, Fontaines DC, John Grant, David Gray, Aldous Harding, Ben Harper, Let's Eat Grandma, Gia Margaret, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Parish, Liz Phair, Emeli Sandé, Philip Selway, Skullcrusher, The Staves, and Stick in the Wheel are some of the 30 artists who contribute to the tribute album to English folk singer Nick Drake.
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Suede [30th Anniversary Edition]
by Suede
July 7, 2023
The self-titled debut from Britpop band [The London] Suede was remastered and remixed by Phil Kinrade and overseen by Ed Buller. It includes nine B-sides as well as a cover of The Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket."
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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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Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
July 7, 2023
Taylor Swift continues re-recordings of her albums with 2010's Speak Now that includes six tracks written for the album but not included previously and features guest appearances from Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.
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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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