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1. Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe

Santigold - Master of My Make-Believe
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 4.5
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2. Torche - Harmonicraft

Torche - Harmonicraft
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Sludge Metal
Rating: 4.5
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3. The Men - Open Your Heart

The Men - Open Your Heart
MUST HEAR
Released: March 6th, 2012
Genre: Noise Rock
Rating: 4.5
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4. Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory

Cloud Nothings - Attack on Memory
MUST HEAR
Released: January 24th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 4.5
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5. Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur

Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur
Released: January 17th, 2012
Genre: Alt-Country
Rating: 4.5
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6. Cornershop - Urban Turban - The Singhles Club

Cornershop - Urban Turban - The Singhles Club
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 4
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7. Beach House - Bloom

Beach House - Bloom
MUST HEAR
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Dream Pop
Rating: 4
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8. Best Coast - The Only Place

Best Coast - The Only Place
Released: May 15th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 4
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9. Heavy Blanket - Heavy Blanket

Heavy Blanket - Heavy Blanket
Released: May 8th, 2012
Rating: 4
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10. The Congos / Sun Araw / M. Geddes Gengras - Icon Give Thank

The Congos / Sun Araw / M. Geddes Gengras - Icon Give Thank
Released: May 8th, 2012
Rating: 4
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11. Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts

Norah Jones - Little Broken Hearts
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Jazz
Rating: 4
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12. Lone - Galaxy Garden

Lone - Galaxy Garden
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 4
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13. Light Asylum - Light Asylum

Light Asylum - Light Asylum
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Synthpop
Rating: 4
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14. Lower Dens - Nootropics

Lower Dens - Nootropics
Released: May 1st, 2012
Genre: Shoegaze
Rating: 4
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15. Death Grips - The Money Store

Death Grips - The Money Store
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 4
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16. CFCF - Exercises

CFCF - Exercises
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Electronic
Rating: 4
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17. Jack White - Blunderbuss

Jack White - Blunderbuss
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Rock
Rating: 4
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18. Actress - R.I.P.

Actress - R.I.P.
Released: April 24th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 4
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19. Moonface - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery

Moonface - With Siinai: Heartbreaking Bravery
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Experimental
Rating: 4
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20. Future - Pluto

Future - Pluto
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Hip Hop
Rating: 4
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21. Loudon Wainwright III - Older Than My Old Man Now

Loudon Wainwright III - Older Than My Old Man Now
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Singer-Songwriter
Rating: 4
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22. Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light

Spiritualized - Sweet Heart Sweet Light
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Space Rock
Rating: 4
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23. Allo Darlin' - Europe

Allo Darlin' - Europe
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Pop
Rating: 4
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24. Maps & Atlases - Beware and Be Grateful

Maps & Atlases - Beware and Be Grateful
Released: April 17th, 2012
Genre: Indie Rock
Rating: 4
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25. Amadou & Mariam - Folila

Amadou & Mariam - Folila
Released: April 10th, 2012
Genre: World
Rating: 4
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