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Nostalchic by Lapalux
On his debut album, the young Brit presents psychedelic, bouncing hip-hop abstractions
Electronic

"Nostalchic" is the debut album by Lapalux and an additional example for the experimental beat-builders from the Flying Lotus Brainfeeder universe. more

$9.99

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Mosquito by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
On their fourth album, Yeah Yeah Yeahs skillfully combine diverse styles of indie music
Rock | Indie | Alternative

On “Mosquito”, Yeah Yeah Yeahs combine electronic and indie rock. In this occasional sound chaos, the distinctive voice of Karen O reigns. more

$7.99

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Mala by Devendra Banhart
Brilliant and hypnotic freak folk on Devendra Banhart's latest album. Business as usual.
Rock | Indie | Alternative

As usual, Devendra Banhart presents brilliant and hypnotic freak folk on his latest album "Mala", while expanding his sound world with low-tempo and reduction. more

$11.99

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Welcome Oblivion by How To Destroy Angels
Trent Reznor and his side project How To Destroy Angels release debut album
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Nine Inch Nails Mastermind Trent Reznor and his side project How To Destroy Angels release their debut album "Welcome Oblivion". more

$10.99

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Waiting For Something to Happen by Veronica Falls
Veronica Falls' indie pop songs are the perfect soundtrack for this year's springtime.
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Veronica Falls' second album "Waiting For Something Happen" is the perfect soundtrack for this year's springtime. Just feel-good indie pop. more

$8.99

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Ores & Minerals by Mazes
Indie rock, krautrock and shoegaze on Mazes' second album "Ores & Minerals"
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Indie rock, krautrock and shoegaze on Mazes' second album "Ores & Minerals". Already one of the best indie albums this year. more

$8.99

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People, Hell & Angels by Jimi Hendrix
‘People, Hell & Angels’ is a dignified last statement by the legend Jimi Hendrix
Rock | Indie | Alternative

‘People, Hell & Angels’ is a dignified last statement by legend Jimi Hendrix with previously unheard studio material. more

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Review

Hummingbird by Local Natives
Another marriage of indie rock and a boys’ choir initiated by the Local Natives on their new album
Rock | Indie | Alternative

On their new album ‚Hummingbird’ L.A.’s golden-voiced indie rockers Local Natives strike their first soft notes more

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II by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Softer than the debut album, the band shows their more soulful side. Quite brilliant.
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Unknown Mortal Orchestra has gone for softer sounds on their second album and present their more soulful side. A brilliant and mature record. more

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Review

Light Up Gold by Parquet Courts
“Light Up Gold” presents hectic post punk with brilliant lyrics.
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Parquet Courts' debut album "Light Up Gold" presents short songs, hectic post punk guitars and fantastic lyrics. more

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