Music
| Paris In The Spring by Alexis Taylor March 13, 2026 The latest full-length solo release from Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor features guest appearances by Green Gartside and Lola Kirke. |
| Move On With The Year by Alice Costelloe February 6, 2026 The debut full-length solo release from Big Deal's Alice Costelloe was produced by Mike Lindsay. |
| Garip by Altin Gün February 20, 2026 The latest full-length release from Amsterdam-based Turkish group Altin Gün features reimaginings of songs by Neşet Ertaş. |
| American Football (LP4) by American Football May 1, 2026 American Football's fourth full-length release of originals was recorded over 10-days in Stinson Beach and features guest appearances by Caithlin De Marrais, Wisp, and Brendan Yates. |
| Irreparable Parables by Andrew Wasylyk March 6, 2026 The latest full-length release from Scottish artist Andrew Wasylyk features guest appearances from Field Music, Kathryn Joseph, Molly Linen, Stuart Murdoch, Gruff Rhys, and Saya from Tenniscoats. |
| COLD 2 THE TOUCH by Angel Du$t February 13, 2026 The latest release from Baltimore hardcore band Angel Du$t features guest appearances by Frank Carter; Wes Eisold of American Nightmare and Cold Cave; Restraining Order's Patrick Cozens; and Taylor Young of Twitching Tongues and Deadbody. |
| Angel In Plainclothes by Angelo De Augustine April 24, 2026 The latest full-length solo release Los Angeles singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine features contributions from Leng Bian, Thomas Bartlett, Wendy Fraser, Oliver Hill, and Jonathan Wilson. |
| Vol.II by Angine de Poitrine April 3, 2026 The latest full-length release from Canadian experimental rock band Angine de Poitrine was produced by Fabien Peterson. |
| Ambiguous Desire by Arlo Parks April 3, 2026 The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks features a guest appearance by Sampha and production by Baird as well as Paul Epworth, Buddy Ross, and Andrew Sarlo. |
| Written Into Changes by Avalon Emerson & The Charm March 20, 2026 The second full-length release from Avalon Emerson & The Charm was co-produced with Nathan Jenkins (aka Bullion) and Rostam Batmanglij, who co-produced on two songs. |
| Ca$ino by Baby Keem February 20, 2026 The latest full-length release from rapper Baby Keem features guest appearances by Momo Boyd, Che Ecru, Kendrick Lamar, and Too $hort. |
| Late Night Tales: Barry Can't Swim by Barry Can't Swim March 6, 2026 Barry Can't Swim curates the first Late Night Tales compilation mix in five years. |
| Laughter In Summer by Beverly Glenn-Copeland February 6, 2026 The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Beverly Glenn-Copeland features his wife Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland. |
| My Days Of 58 by Bill Callahan February 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Bill Callahan was recorded with his touring band and features additional contributions by Richard Bowden, Bill McCullough, Mike St. Clair, Pat Thrasher, and Chris Vreeland. |
| In My Dreams by Bill Frisell February 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features contributions by Eyvind Kang, Thomas Morgan, Hank Roberts, Rudy Royston, and Jenny Scheinman. |
| Engines Of Demolition by Black Label Society March 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Zakk Wylde-led metal band Black Label Society was produced with John "JD" DeServio and Adam Fuller. |
| DEADLINE [EP] by BlackPink February 27, 2026 The five-track EP from K-pop group BlackPink includes production by Cirkut, Diplo, Dr. Luke, and Teddy. |
| VOLUMES: ONE (SELECTIONS FROM MUSIC CONCERTS 2019-2023 BON IVER 6 PIECE BAND) by Bon Iver April 3, 2026 The 10 Bon Iver live tracks recorded between 2019-2023 selected by Justin Vernon for this release are the beginning of a planned series of archival releases. |
| We Are Together Again by Bonnie "Prince" Billy March 6, 2026 The latest full-length release from Will Oldham under the name Bonnie "Prince" Billy was recorded in Louisville with co-producer Jim Marlowe and includes contributions from Tory Fisher, Lacey Guthrie, Maggie Halfman, Catherine Irwin, and Katie Peabody. |
| Book Of Churches by Book Of Churches March 6, 2026 The debut full-length release from Divorce's Felix Mackenzie-Barrow was mixed by Richie Kennedy. |
| Irreversible by Brigitte Calls Me Baby March 13, 2026 The second full-length release from Chicago rock band Brigitte Calls Me Baby was produced by Lawrence Rothman and Yves. |
| Total Dive by Brown Horse April 10, 2026 The third full-length release from British country rock band Brown Horse was produced and mixed by Owen Turner. |
| Indigo Park by Bruce Hornsby April 3, 2026 The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Bruce Hornsby features guest appearances by Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, Blake Mills, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Weir. |
| The Romantic by Bruno Mars February 27, 2026 The first full-length solo release from Bruno Mars in 10 years was co-produced with Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II. |
| ARIRANG by BTS March 20, 2026 BTS returns after three years with its first full-length studio album in three years. It features songs co-written with such artists as Diplo, Mike Will Made-I, Kevin Parker, and Ryan Tedder. |
| The Mirror by Buck Meek February 27, 2026 The latest full-length solo release from Big Thief's Buck Meek features contributions by such artists as Jollie Holland, James Krivchenia, Mary Lattimore, Adrianne Lenker, and Alex Somers. |
| Murmurs by Butler, Blake & Grant March 27, 2026 This is the second full-length release from the collaboration between ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake and Love And Money's James Grant. |
| FREE SPIRITS by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso March 19, 2026 The latest full-length release from Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso features guest appearances by Anderson .Paak, Jack Black, Fred Again.., and Sting. |
| Masquerade by Cardinals February 13, 2026 The debut full-length release from Irish post-rock band Cardinals was produced by Shrink and mixed by Dani Bennett Spragg. |
| Confession by Carla dal Forno April 24, 2026 The latest full-length release from Australian artist Carla dal Forno was self-produced and mixed by Amir Shoat. |
| Crystalpunk by Chalk March 13, 2026 This is the debut full-length release from Belfast electro-punk duo Chalk |
| Wuthering Heights by Charli xcx February 13, 2026 Charli xcx's latest full-length album has been described as both a companion and soundtrack album to "Wuthering Heights" directed by Emerald Fennell. It features guest appearances by John Cale and Sky Ferreira. |
| Whatever's Clever! by Charlie Puth March 27, 2026 The fourth full-length release from pop singer-songwriter Charlie Puth features guest appearances by Jeff Goldblum, Coco Jones, Kenny G, Ravyn Lenae, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, and Hikaru Utada. |
| Hurts Like Hell by Charlotte Cornfield March 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield features a guest appearance by Feist and other contributions by such artists as Maia Friedman, Christian Lee Hutson, Palehound's El Kempner, Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney, and Buck Meek. |
| Join Hands by congratulations February 13, 2026 The debut full-length release from British band congratulations was produced by Luke Phillips. |
| Love Is Not Enough by Converge February 13, 2026 The latest full-length release from Massachusetts metalcore band Converge was self-produced and mixed by Kurt Ballou. |
| Something We All Got by cootie catcher February 27, 2026 The debut full-length studio release from Toronto indie pop band cootie catcher was mixed by Nate Amos. |
| Creature Of Habit by Courtney Barnett March 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett features a guest appearance by Waxahatchee. |
| Swet Deth by Crooked Fingers February 27, 2026 Eric Bachmann's first full-length release under the Crooked Fingers name in 15 years includes guest appearances by The National's Matt Berninger, Avery Leigh Draut, Liz Durrett, Skylar Gudasz, Superchunk's Mac McCaughan, and Sharon Van Etten. |
| Transmitter by Cut Worms March 13, 2026 The latest full-length release from Max Clarke as Cut Worms was produced by Jeff Tweedy. |
| Cerulean by Danny L. Harle February 13, 2026 The second full-length release from pop producer Danny L Harle features guest appearances by Clairo, Kacha, Dua Lipa, Julia Michaels, Mnek, Oklou, Pinkpantheress, and Caroline Polachek. |
| Butterfly by Daphni February 6, 2026 This is the first Daphni full-length release in four years from Caribou's Dan Snaith. |
| Birding by deary April 3, 2026 The debut full-length release from London-based dream pop trio deary was produced with Iggy B. |
| Strictly 4 The Scythe by Denzel Curry & The Scythe March 6, 2026 The debut release from Denzel Curry and his new group The Scythe that includes A$AP Ferg, BKTHERULA, Tia Corine, and Key Nyata features guest appearances by 1900Rugrat, 454, Juicy J, LAZER DIM 700, SadBoi, Smino, and Luh Tyler. |
| Otterson by Diana Darby March 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Diana Darby (who once was a TV writer for "Full House") was produced by Mark Linn and JZ Barrell. |
| You Wish by Dream Nails February 6, 2026 The third full-length release from London-based punk trio Dream Nails was co-produced with Ali Chant. |
| POMPEII // UTILITY by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & SURF GANG April 3, 2026 The split release from Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE with production by SURF GANG features guest appearances by Jadasea, Lerado Khalil, Anysia Kym, Niontay and Na-Kel Smith. |
| Dandelion by Ella Langley April 10, 2026 The second full-length release from Alabama country artist Ella Langley was produced with Miranda Lambert and Ben West. |
| I Guess U Had To Be There by ELUCID & Sebb Bash March 13, 2026 The debut full-length release from the collaboration between New York rapper ELUCID and producer Sebb Bash features guest appearances by billy woods, Breeze Brewin, Shabaka Hutchings, Mattie, and Estee Nack. |
| Ö by Fcukers March 27, 2026 The debut full-length release from New York duo Fcukers was recorded with Kenneth Blume with additional production by 100 gecs' Dylan Brady. |
| Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems by Felicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou April 10, 2026 Felicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou recorded the third installment of RVNG Intl.'s Reflections series in France, Greece, and Italy. |
| Honora by Flea March 27, 2026 The debut full-length solo jazz release from Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea features six original songs and guest appearances by Nick Cave and Thom Yorke. |
| Big Mama [EP] by Flying Lotus March 6, 2026 Flying Lotus's first release on his own label is a seven-track EP (plus another track with a continuous mix of the seven tracks). |
| Your Favorite Toy by Foo Fighters April 24, 2026 The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is its first with drummer Ilan Rubin, who previously played for Nine Inch Nails. |
| Something Worth Waiting For by Friko April 24, 2026 The second full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Friko was produced by John Congleton. |
| The Pleasure Is Yours by GENA February 27, 2026 This is the debut full-length release from Liv.e and Karriem Riggins as GENA. |
| Singing by Gia Margaret April 24, 2026 The latest full-length release from Chicago singer-songwriter Gia Margaret features contributions by such artists as David Bazan, Sean Carey, Amy Millan, Deb Talan, and Kurt Vile. |
| Brink by Girl Scout March 20, 2026 The debut full-length release from Swedish indie rock trio Girl Scout was mixed by Alex Farrar. |
| No Need To Be Lonely by Gladie March 20, 2026 The latest full-length release from Philadelphia indie rock band Gladie was produced by Jeff Rosenstock. |
| Atlanta by Gnarls Barkley March 6, 2026 18 years after 2008's The Odd Couple, CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse reunited for a third and final full-length studio album together as Gnarls Barkley. |
| Bright Spirit by Gong March 13, 2026 The latest full-length release from psychedelic band Gong was produced with Frank Byng. |
| The Mountain by Gorillaz February 27, 2026 The latest release from Gorillaz features guest appearances by Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash, Yasiin Bey, Asha Bhosle, Bizarrap, Black Thought, IDLES, Kara Jackson, Johnny Marr, Ajay Prasanna, Gruff Rhys, Anoushka Shankar, Paul Simonon, Omar Souleyman, Sparks, and Trueno. |
| Girlfriend by Grace Ives March 20, 2026 The third full-length release from New York indie pop artist Grace Ives was produced with John DeBold and Ariel Rechtshaid. |
| Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally by Harry Styles March 6, 2026 The latest full-length solo release from Harry Styles was executive produced by Kid Harpoon. |
| Mosquito by Hater March 6, 2026 The latest full-length release from the Malmö-based indie pop band Hater was produced by Joakim Lindberg. |
| Highway To Heavenly by Heavenly February 27, 2026 British indie pop band Heavenly releases its first full-length release since 1996's Operation Heavenly. It features the surviving original members, with Ian Button on drums from the late Matthew Fletcher, who passed away in 1996. |
| the apple tree under the sea by hemlocke springs February 13, 2026 The debut full-length release from North Carolina alt-pop artist hemlocke springs was produced with BURNS. |
| DISCOMBOBULATED by Hen Ogledd February 20, 2026 The latest full-length release from Hen Ogledd, the music project that includes Dawn Bothwell, Rhodri Davies, Richard Dawson and Sally Pilkington was produced with Sam Grant. |
| luck... or something by Hilary Duff February 20, 2026 the first full-length studio release by pop artist Hilary Duff since 2015's Breathe In. Breathe Out. was produced by Matthew Koma and Brian Phillips. |
| I'm People by Hiss Golden Messenger May 1, 2026 The latest full-length release from Hiss Golden Messenger features contributions by Sam Beam, Amy Helm, Griff Goldsmith, Taylor Goldsmith, Bruce Hornsby, Eric D. Johnson, Marcus King, and Sara Watkins. |
| Cruel World by Holly Humberstone April 10, 2026 The second full-length studio release from British pop singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone was produced by Rob Milton. |
| Strange Life by Howling Bells February 13, 2026 The first full-length release from Australian indie rock trio Howling Bells since 2014's Heartstrings was produced by Ben Hillier. |
| Live Forever by Hurray for the Riff Raff March 20, 2026 Hurray for the Riff Raff's first live album features songs recorded at two performances at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music in July 2025. |
| Requiem by Irmin Schmidt April 24, 2026 CAN co-founder Irmin Schmidt worked with René Tinner on his latest full-length solo release created at his home in France. |
| Hen's Teeth by Iron & Wine February 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Iron & Wine features guest appearances by I'm With Her. |
| Future Present Past by Irreversible Entanglements March 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from free-jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements features guest appearances by Helado Negro and MOTHERBOARD. |
| Fables by Isabel Pine February 20, 2026 The debut full-length release from Canadian artist Isabel Pine was self-recorded and produced. |
| The Fall-Off by J. Cole February 6, 2026 The latest full-length release from rapper J. Cole features guest appearances by Erykah Badu, Burna Boy, Future, Morray, PJ, Petey Pablo, and Tems. |
| Monica by Jack Harlow March 13, 2026 Jack Harlow recorded his R&B-influenced album at Electric Lady Studios with producer Aksel Arvid. It features contributions from such artists as Omar Apollo, Robert Glasper, Cory Henry, Ravyn Lenae, Mustafa, Jermaine Paul, and James Savage. |
| Trying Times by James Blake March 13, 2026 James Blake's first independent release under his own label features guest appearances by Dave and Monica Martin. |
| Weapons Of Beauty by Jay Buchanan February 6, 2026 The debut full-length solo release from Rival Sons' Jay Buchanan was produced by Dave Cobb. |
| Long Wave Home by Jesca Hoop May 1, 2026 The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop features contributions by such artists as Sam Amidon, Chloe Foy, Rachel Rimmer, Sebastian Rochford, and Jon Thorne. |
| Superbloom by Jessie Ware April 17, 2026 The latest full-length release from British pop singer-songwriter Jessie Ware features production by James Ford, Karma Kid, Barney Lister, Stuart Price, and Jon Shave. |
| To Whom This May Concern by Jill Scott February 13, 2026 Jill Scott's first full-length studio release since 2015's Woman features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, J.I.D., Maha Adachi Earth, Too $hort, Trombone Shorty, and Tierra Whack. |
| Hope And Fury by Joe Jackson April 10, 2026 The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Joe Jackson was produced with Patrick Dillett. |
| Sunny, I Was Wrong by Joe Pernice April 3, 2026 Joe Pernice's debut full-length solo studio release of original songs features guest appearances by Norman Blake, Rodney Crowell, Aimee Mann, and Jimmy Webb. |
| Mutiny After Midnight by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds March 13, 2026 Sturgill Simpson's first album credited under the expanded name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds was recorded in Nashville. Originally reported to be released only on CD, vinyl or cassette on March 13th, a streaming version became available on his YouTube channel on 2 Mar 2026. |
| Piss In The Wind by Joji February 6, 2026 The fourth full-length release from New York-based artist Joji features guest appearances by 4batz, Giveon, Don Toliver, and Yeat. |
| Against The Dying Of The Light by José González March 27, 2026 The fourth full-length solo release from Swedish singer-songwriter José González is his first since 2021's Local Valley. |
| I know you're hurting, everyone is hurting, everyone is trying, you have got to try by Joshua Idehen March 6, 2026 The debut full-length solo release from spoken word artist Joshua Idehen was produced with Ludvig Parment and features club beats and guest appearances by Amanda Bergman, Charlotte Manning and Tommy McGee. |
| Evergreen In Your Mind by Juni Habel April 10, 2026 The latest full-length release from Norwegian singer-songwriter Juni Habel was produced with Stian Skaaden. |
| Middle Of Nowhere by Kacey Musgraves May 1, 2026 The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves features guest appearances by Gregory Alan Isakov, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Willie Nelson. |
| Kehlani by Kehlani April 24, 2026 Kehlani's 17-track release features guest appearances by Big Sean, Brandy, Cardi B, Clipse, Missy Elliott, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Leon Thomas, and Usher. |
| PLAY ME by Kim Gordon March 13, 2026 The third full-length solo release from Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon was produced by Justin L. Raisen. |
| Kin by KMRU February 13, 2026 The latest full-length release from Berlin-based ambient/sound artist KMRU features a guest appearance by Fennesz. |
| FENIAN by Kneecap May 1, 2026 The second full-length release from the Belfast rap trio Kneecap features guest appearances by Casiokids, Fawzi, Radie Peat, and Kae Tempest. |
| Paradises by Ladytron March 20, 2026 The 16-track release from electronic pop trio Ladytron was mixed by Jim Abbiss. |
| Heaven 2 by Lala Lala February 27, 2026 The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based indie artist Lala Lala was co-produced with Jay Som's Melina Duterte. |
| Into Oblivion by Lamb of God March 13, 2026 The latest full-length release from metal band Lamb of God was produced by Josh Wilbur. |
| Midnight Zone (Original Soundtrack) by Laurel Halo March 13, 2026 Laurel Halo composed the music for Midnight Zone, Julian Charrière's film that is part of a multimedia installation. |
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