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First Aid Kit
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Blues Of Desperation [ J & R / CD - released 26/Mar/2016 ] Blues of Desperation is Bonamassa's most powerfully diverse and boldly realized album yet, with the material ranging from the gutsy, gritty blues call to arms of "This Train" (Joe's guitar is set to "rude" throughout) to the elegant yet emotionally... |
Marlon Williams
Make Way For Love [ Caroline / Universal Music / CD - released 16/Feb/2018 ] Known for his effortlessly distinctive voice, Make Way For Love, Marlon Williams' second album, marks his exponential growth as a songwriter. Throughout 11 original songs, he explores new musical terrain and reveals himself in an unprecedented way in... |
The National
Sleep Well Beast [ 4AD / CD - released 8/Sep/2017 ] Sleep Well Beast was produced by member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger. The album was mixed by Peter Katis and recorded at Aaron Dessner's... |
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Sex & Food [ Jagjaguwar / CD - released 6/Apr/2018 ] The follow-up to their critically acclaimed record Multi-Love, Sex & Food sees UMO mastermind Ruban Nielson tap into both familiar and unexpected territory. The delightfully shape-shifting album filters real-deal serious themes such as "What are... |
The War On Drugs
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Jeff Tweedy
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Cigarettes After Sex
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