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Kimbra
Primal Heart
WB |
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| The primordial bond between instinct and passion drives Kimbra's third full-length album, Primal Heart. Co-produced with Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent), the music represents a leap in confidence for the singer – whose ambition more than outweighs her Goyte collab. |
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Twin Shadow
Caer
WB |
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| Twin Shadow is back with his fourth album Caer (pronounced: ka-air) – the Spanish word for "to fall." The album serves as a lens to explore worlds in decline, including his own. In that sense, Caer feels extraordinarily current. |
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Cloud Castle Lake
Malingerer
Bright Antenna |
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| Dublin-based four-piece Cloud Castle Lake make beguiling, complicated and bold compositions which juxtapose lyrical darkness with euphoric catharsis. Produced by Rob Kirwan (Hozier, PJ Harvey) and introduced by the grandiose singles "Twins" and "Bonfire," Malingerer is equal parts pastoral folk and soaring post-rock – a glorious statement from an ambitious and extraordinary band. |
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Derek Smalls
Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)
BMG |
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| Derek Smalls, formerly of Spinal Tap, is back! The bass force of the fabled heavy metal band announces his return to center stage with the release of his first full length solo venture, Smalls Change (Meditations on Ageing). It's a poignant and oftentimes furious contemplation on ageing that explores the passing of time and all things loud. |
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Prof
Pookie Baby
Rhymesayers |
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| While there's been a perception that the eccentric Minneapolis MC is out-of-control, the reality is that Prof's is a few steps ahead of the game – and laughing his ass off. Prof’s new album, Pookie Baby, is either pulling back the curtain or genius satire. Either way, it’s an undeniable Hip Hop masterpiece. |
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My Indigo
My Indigo
BMG |
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| My Indigo is the new project from Dutch artist Sharon den Adel -- the singer of the internationally successful rock band, Within Temptation. The project is her identity, her new album, and a song. It’s also the beautiful and raw result of two years of retreat, healing and exploration. This is giant pop for the new you. |
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DMA's
For Now
BMG |
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| Raise a glass and prime your ears: Sydney, Australia trio DMA'S glorious 2nd album, For Now – a 12-track collection of beautifully honed, psychedelic rock 'n' roll songs – all recorded above their local pub. For Now is never short of hooks, but it’s the trippy bliss that will keep you coming back for more. |
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Naturally 7
Both Sides Now
BMG |
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| Both Sides Now is Naturally 7’s seventh studio-album and represents a further remarkable development for this seven-man vocal group – which is a must for fans of Pentatonix, Take Six, lovers of 90s Hip Hop and New Jack Swing. Both Sides Now features bold interpretations of songs by Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, Adele, and more. |
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Royce Da 5'9"
Book of Ryan
Urban/Entertainment One |
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| Royce da 5’9 has been kicking around the edges of rap stardom since the late 90s. Though he’s never found mainstream success – though Eminem, Dre, and Nas are all big fans – his game has only gotten stronger while embracing his underground status. His latest, Book of Ryan, is lean, mean, and so explosive that it will wake you from your lean-induced slumber. J. Cole guests. |
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Liz Phair
Exile in Guyville
Matador |
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| Fusing lo-fi production with a singer-songwriter sensibility, Liz Phair’s startling debut, Exile In Guyville, helped shape what would become "indie rock" and defied expectations of what a female rock star could be. Guyville turns 25 this year, and this fresh remaster sounds better than ever. It’s also one of the smartest and most badass albums ever – and you need it. |
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Josh Rouse
Love In The Modern Age
Yep Roc Records |
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| Trading in his acoustic guitar for a synthesizer, Josh Rouse began experimenting with a sound inspired by 80's sophisti-pop, late-career Leonard Cohen, British indie rock, and New York new wave. The result, Love In The Modern Age, is an infectious collection that still bears Rouse's distinct fingerprints, just ever so smudged. |
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Elysia Crampton
Elysia Crampton
Break World Records |
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| Elysia Crampton's self-titled album marks her fourth official release. The Amerindian musician blends various Andean styles together with elements of metal, psychedelia, and jazz fusion, to tell a story of her movement in the world – performing her history, both sonically and corporeally. It’s also groovy AF – like Philip Glass gone dub. |
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Jess Williamson
Cosmic Wink
Mexican Summer |
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| Jess Williamson fell deeply in love. She left Texas for California, leaving behind the road-worn verses of her previous two albums for brighter, bolder songwriting. Both musically and lyrically, the exploding postmodern spirit of California – and the journey there – is infused in the DNA of Cosmic Wink. |
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BABY DRIVER VOLUME 2:
THE SCORE FOR A SCORE
Various
Columbia Records |
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| Featuring even more gems from almost every musical genre and spanning across multiple decades is Baby Driver Volume 2: The Score For A Score. The album collects more memorable songs from Edgar Wright’s mixtape of a movie, including exclusive tracks and remixes. |
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Old Crow Medicine Show
Volunteer
RCA Nashville |
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| American roots band Old Crow Medicine Show return with Volunteer, their first album of original material since 2014's Grammy-winning Remedy. Recorded and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson), Volunteer showcases the true depth of the group's songwriting – handling matters of the world and the heart with equal aplomb. |
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