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A Celebration of Endings
by Biffy Clyro
August 14, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the the Scottish alternative rock trio was produced by Rich Costey.
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Dreamland
by Glass Animals
August 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the British psychedelic pop band led by Dave Bayley (who also produced the album) was executive produced by Paul Epworth.
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Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
August 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the R&B; singer-songwriter features contributions from Khalid and SG Lewis.
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Whoosh!
by Deep Purple
August 7, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the British hard rock band was produced by Bob Ezrin.
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I Slept on the Floor
by Another Sky
August 7, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based indie rock band led by Catrin Vincent.
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Pyramid
by Jaga Jazzist
August 7, 2020
The four-track album from the Norwegian ensemble was self-produced and created over two weeks in Sweden.
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Eight Gates
by Jason Molina
August 7, 2020
The posthumous release for the Ohio singer-songwriter was recorded in 2008.
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Born Here Live Here Die Here
by Luke Bryan
August 7, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Jeff and Jody Stevens.
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Purple Noon
by Washed Out
August 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for Atlanta-based chillwave producer Ernest Greene was mixed by Ben H. Allen.
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Twin Heavy
by Willie J Healey
August 7, 2020
The second full-length release for the British indie singer-songwriter was produced by Loren Humphrey.
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Microphones in 2020
by The Microphones
August 7, 2020
The first album in 17 years for Phil Elverum under the name The Microphones features one track that is nearly 45 minutes long.
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Limbo
by Aminé
August 7, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Oregon rapper features guest appearances from Injury Reserve, JID, slowthai, Vince Staples, Summer Walker, Charlie Wilson, and Young Thug.
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Live at Goose Lake, August 8, 1970
by The Stooges
August 7, 2020
The live recording of the rock band's final show with its original line-up at the 1970 Goose Lake International Music Festival in Jackson, Michigan.
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A Hero's Death
by Fontaines D.C.
July 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Dublin post-punk band was recorded in Los Angeles by producer Dan Carey.
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Made Of Rain
by The Psychedelic Furs
July 31, 2020
The first new full-length studio release for the English alternative rock band since 1991's World Outside was produced with Richard Fortus.
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Such Pretty Forks in the Road
by Alanis Morissette
July 31, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter is her first since 2012's Havoc And Bright Lights.
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Sex, Death & The Infinite Void
by Creeper
July 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the British punk rock band led by Will Gould was produced by Xandy Barry.
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Sucker's Lunch
by Madeline Kenney
July 31, 2020
Produced by Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, the third full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Olivia Gerber, Stephen Steinbrink, Boy Scouts' Taylor Vick, and Lambchop's Kurt Wagner.
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Long Lost Solace Find
by Mike Polizze
July 31, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Purling Hiss frontman features contributions from Kurt Vile.
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Flaming Pie [Deluxe Edition] [Box Set]
by Paul McCartney
July 31, 2020
The deluxe reissue of the rock artist's 1997 solo release features a disc of home recordings; rough mixes; outtakes; b-sides; the audio documentary, Flaming Pie at the Mill; a DVD of the In the World Tonight documentary and a 128-page book with previously unpublished pictures by Linda McCartney.
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Home
by Romare
July 31, 2020
The third full-length release for Archie Fairhurst as Romare follows a move to the English countryside and starting a family.
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Welcome to Hard Times
by Charley Crockett
July 31, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Texan Americana singer-songwriter comes after recovering from open heart surgery.
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Hum
by Alain Johannes
July 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for the Chilean-American multi-instrumentalist was written and recorded over 12 days.
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No Horizon [EP]
by Wye Oak
July 31, 2020
The five-track EP from Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack features The Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
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B7
by Brandy
July 31, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B; singer is her first in eight years and features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar, Chance The Rapper and her daughter, Sy'rai.
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Indistinct Conversations
by Land of Talk
July 31, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by Elizabeth Powell was recorded in the home studio in Mark "Bucky" Wheaton's basement.
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West Coast vs. Wessex
by NOFX
July 31, 2020
NOFX and Frank Turner cover each other songs in this 10-track release.
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On&On;
by Daniel Blumberg
July 31, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the former Yuck member was recorded by Peter Walsh.
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Voices
by Max Richter
July 31, 2020
The latest project for the composer features readings of the UN Declaration read by Kiki Layne (plus 70+ other languages/voices) and the 1949 recording of the preamble to the declaration by Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Music From First Cow
by William Tyler
July 31, 2020
The first soundtrack for the Nashville artist is for Kelly Reichard's film, First Cow.
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Articulation
by Rival Consoles
July 31, 2020
The fifth full-length release for Ryan Lee West as Rival Consoles was created by drawing "structures, shapes and patterns by hand to try and find new ways of thinking about music."
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All the Time
by Jessy Lanza
July 24, 2020
The third full-length release for the New York-based Canadian pop artist was again produced with Junior Boys' Jeremy Greenspan.
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Old Flowers
by Courtney Marie Andrews
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was written after the end of a long-term relationship and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Folklore
by Taylor Swift
July 24, 2020
The 16-track surprise release from the pop artist features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Bon Iver, William Bowery, and Aaron Dessner of the National.
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Wu Hen
by Kamaal Williams
July 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Lauren Faith.
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Heart's Ease
by Shirley Collins
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features four non-traditional songs.
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The Balladeer
by Lori McKenna
July 24, 2020
The 11th full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb and features guest appearances from Karen Fairchild, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and Kimberly Schlapman.
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Love & Peace
by Seasick Steve
July 24, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the blues artist was self-produced and features contributions from Malcolm Arison, Luther Dickinson and Dan Magnusson.
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Howl
by John Foxx and the Maths
July 24, 2020
The John Foxx and Benge electronic project adds Robin Simon (who was in Ultravox with Foxx) for its latest full-length studio release.
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The Upward Spiral
by Nicolas Bougaïeff
July 24, 2020
This is the first full-length release on the Mute label for the Berlin-based French-Canadian electronic producer.
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No Pressure
by Logic
July 24, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper is said to be his last and was produced by No I.D.
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Dry - Demos
by PJ Harvey
July 24, 2020
This is the stand-alone release of the demos of the British singer-songwriter's debut full-length album (it had been previously released as part of a limited edition of the 1992 album).
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Skullcrusher [EP]
by Skullcrusher
July 24, 2020
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Helen Ballentine worked with producer Noah Weinman on this four-track EP.
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Seeing Through Sound (Pentimento Volume Two)
by Jon Hassell
July 24, 2020
This is the second volume in the pentimento series for the Los Angeles trumpeter and composer.
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Gaslighter
by The Chicks
July 17, 2020
The first new studio album in 14 years for the country trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks was produced with Jack Antonoff.
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Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
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Hate for Sale
by Pretenders
July 17, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the Chrissie Hynde-led rock band was produced by Stephen Street.
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Ultimate Success Today
by Protomartyr
July 17, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was produced by David Tolomei.
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Beyond the Pale
by Jarv Is...
July 17, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the band that includes Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason Buckle and Adam Betts.
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Sun Piano
by Laraaji
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the New York-based new age artist features the piano and was recorded at a Brooklyn church.
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Brightest Blue
by Ellie Goulding
July 17, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from blackbear, Diplo, Juice WRLD, Lauv, serpentwithfeet, and Swae Lee.
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Pain Olympics
by Crack Cloud
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the post-punk Canadian collective was self-produced.
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Flower of Devotion
by Dehd
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Chicago trio was produced by the band's guitarist, Jason Balla.
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The Kingdom
by Bush
July 17, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the British post-grunge band led by Gavin Rossdale was produced with Tyler Bates.
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Species
by Bing & Ruth
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the project led by David Moore features a Farfisa with clarinet from Jeremy Viner and double bass from Jeff Ratner.
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A Small Death
by Samantha Crain
July 17, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the Oklahoma singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Free I.H.: This Is Not The One You've Been Waiting For [Mixtape]
by Illuminati Hotties
July 17, 2020
The mixtape for the self-described Los Angeles "tenderpunk" band led by Sarah Tudzin was released in part to finish her contract with the Tiny Engines label.
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Violence In A Quiet Mind
by Haux
July 17, 2020
The debut full-length release for the dream-folk/indie electronic singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Rosie Carney and was produced with Jamie Macneal and Thomas Bartlett.
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Songs of an Unknown Tongue
by Zara McFarlane
July 17, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the London-based jazz singer-songwriter was inspired by her trip to Jamaica to look into her own heritage and was produced by Kwake Bass and Wu-Lu.
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The Non-Stop EP
by Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
July 17, 2020
This is the debut 10-track EP release from the Cardiff-based quartet that includes Tom Rees, his brother Eddie, Zac White, and Ethan Hurst.
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Under My Influence
by The Aces
July 17, 2020
The second full-length release for the Utah indie-pop band features contributions from Mike Green, Christian Medice Jesse Shatkin, Kyle Shearer, Zach Skelton, and Justin Tranter.
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Telas
by Nicolas Jaar
July 17, 2020
The third release in 2020 for the electronic artist features contributions from Susanna Gonzo, Anna Ippolito, Milena Punzi, and Marzio Zorio.
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My Love Is a Hurricane
by David Ramirez
July 17, 2020
The fifth full-length for the Austin-based singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sir Woman.
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Maybe We Could
by Kllo
July 17, 2020
This is the second full-length release for the Australian electro-pop duo of Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam.
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Floor It!!!
by The Texas Gentlemen
July 17, 2020
The second full-length release for the Dallas-based quintet was produced with Matt Pence.
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That's How Rumors Get Started
by Margo Price
July 10, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the Nashville-based country singer-songwriter was produced by Sturgill Simpson.
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Jump Rope Gazers
by The Beths
July 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the New Zealand indie pop quartet was produced by the band's guitarist Jonathan Pearce and lead singer Elizabeth Stokes.
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Pure Luxury
by NZCA Lines
July 10, 2020
The third full-length release for the project of Michael Lovett features guest appearances from Amber Strother of King and VIAA.
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Unfollow the Rules
by Rufus Wainwright
July 10, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mitchell Froom and is his first album of original songs in eight years.
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Healing Is a Miracle
by Julianna Barwick
July 10, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based experimental artist features guest appearances from Jónsi, Mary Lattimore and Nosaj Thing.
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None of Us Are Getting out of This Life Alive
by The Streets
July 10, 2020
The first full-length release in nearly 10 years for the British rapper features guest appearances from Oscar #Worldpeace, Hak Baker, Dapz on the Map, Donae'O, ELIZA, Greentea Peng, Rob Harvey, IDLES, Kasien, Jimothy Lacoste, Chris Lorenzo, Ms Banks, Jesse James Solomon, and Tame Impala.
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The Glow
by DMA's
July 10, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the Australian trio was produced by Stuart Price.
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Feel Feelings
by Soko
July 10, 2020
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based French artist was recorded in New York with producer Patrick Wimberly.
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XOXO
by The Jayhawks
July 10, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the Minnesota alt-country band was recorded over two weeks.
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1000 gecs & the Tree of Clues
by 100 gecs
July 10, 2020
The remix album from the experimental pop duo of Dylan Brady and Laura Les features guest appearances from Tommy Cash, Charli XCX, Count Baldor, Hannah Diamond, Nicole Dollanganger, Dorian Electra, Fall Out Boy, GFOTY, Kero Kero Bonito, Lil West, Craig Owens, Rico Nasty, and Tony Velour.
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Waterfall II
by My Morning Jacket
July 10, 2020
The eighth full-length release for the rock band led by Jim James features 10 tracks from the same recording sessions as 2015's The Waterfall.
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Legends Never Die
by Juice WRLD
July 10, 2020
The posthumous release is the rapper's full-length studio album and features guest appearances from Halsey, Marshmello, Polo G, The Kid Laroi, and Trippie Redd.
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Metal, Meat & Bone: The Songs of Dyin' Dog
by The Residents
July 10, 2020
The latest release for the San Francisco art collective is said to features covers of songs by a bluesman named Alvin Snow, aka Dyin' Dog and a second disc of his "lost" demos.
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RoundAgain
by Joshua Redman
July 10, 2020
26 years after 1994's MoodSwing, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade return for the jazz quartet's second full-length release together.
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Life on Earth [EP]
by Summer Walker
July 10, 2020
The five-track EP from the R&B; artist from Atlanta features guest appearances from NO1-NOAH and PartyNextDoor.
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Garbers Days Revisited
by Inter Arma
July 10, 2020
The Virginia hard rock band covers songs made famous by Cro-Mags, Hüsker Dü, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Tom Petty, Prince, Venom, and Neil Young for its latest full-length release album.
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Wherever I Go, I Want To Leave
by Love Fame Tragedy
July 10, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for The Wombats' frontman Matthew "Murph" Murphy features contributions from such artists as Soundgarden's Matt Chamberlain, Pixies' Joey Santiago, Bastille's Dan Smith, The Killers' Mark Stoermer, and Alt-J's Gus Unger-Hamilton.
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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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To Know Without Knowing
by Mulatu Astatke
July 3, 2020
The second full-length release for Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience was recorded in Addis Ababa and Melbourne.
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First Rose of Spring
by Willie Nelson
July 3, 2020
The latest full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features two new songs and was produced by Buddy Cannon.
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So When You Gonna...
by Dream Wife
July 3, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based trio was produced and mixed by Marta Salogni.
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Forever Blue
by A.A. Williams
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Johannes Persson, Fredrik Kihlberg and Tom Fleming.
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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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Keleketla!
by Keleketla!
July 3, 2020
The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane, The Watts Prophets, and Sibusile Xaba.
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Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon
by Pop Smoke
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper is also a posthumous album following his death in February 2020. It features guest appearances from 50 Cent, DaBaby, Future, Karol G, King Combs, Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Rowdy Rebel, Swae Lee, and Tyga.
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Modern Dread
by Denai Moore
July 3, 2020
The third full-length release for the British-Jamaican artist was produced by Everything Everything's Alex Robertshaw.
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Transfiguration Highway
by Little Kid
July 3, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the Toronto-based folk-rock led by Kenny Boothby is its first on the Solitaire Records label.
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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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Coriky
by Coriky
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Fugazi's Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally and Brendan Canty as well as The Evens' Amy Farina was recorded by Don Zientara.
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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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Mordechai
by Khruangbin
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Houston trio was produced by Steve Christensen.
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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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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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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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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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