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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

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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

$10.99

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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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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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Mars by Sinkane
Sinkane's album “Mars” brings a delightful and groovy mix of soul, funk and jazz
Rock | Indie | Alternative

Sinkane's album “Mars” brings a delightful and groovy mix of soul, funk and jazz. Catchy and certainly made for the dance floor. more

$7.92

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Lucifer In Dub by Peaking Lights
Peaking Lights' last album "Lucifer" as a stoned and gritty sunset-dub version
Electronic

Peaking Lights' last album "Lucifer" as a stoned and gritty sunset-dub version. The perfect soundtrack for the upcoming beach season. more

$7.77

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Lemniscate by Vinyl Williams
Psychedelic new age and pop debut album by L.A.-based multi-instrumentalist Vinyl Williams
Rock | Indie | Alternative

On his debut album, L.A.-based Vinyl Williams melts krautrock, 60s space rock, shoegaze, chillwave, new age and pop. Pretty psychedelic stuff. more

$8.99

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