On June 10, 2016, “Karisma Records” label released “Disconnected”, the fourth Airbag album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Subsonic Society” in Oslo, “Airbag Studio” and was produced by Asle Tostrup and Bjørn Riis.
On June 1, 2015, “Ninja Tune” label released “Starfire”, the sixth Jaga Jazzist studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Pooka Studio”, “EngfeltForsgren Studio”, “Albatross Recorders”, “Wallpaper” in Oslo, and was produced by Lars Horntveth and Jørgen Træen.
Personnel:
Marcus Forsgren – vocals, electric guitar, synthesizer, programming, recording, co-producer
Lars Hornveth – vocals, piano, guitars, lap steel guitar, clarinet, saxophone, flute, bass guitar, arrangements, recording
On April 15, 2016, “Dead Oceans” label released “Singing Saw”, the third Kevin Morby studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Isokon Studios” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Sam Cohen.
On March 30, 2015, “Inside Out Music” label released “Wolflight”, the 23rd Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2014, and was produced by Roger King and Steve Hackett.
Personnel:
Steve Hackett – lead, harmony and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, oud, tiple, harmonica, percussion
On March 17, 2015, “Epic” label released “Strangers to Ourselves”, the sixth Modest Mouse studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Ice Cream Party” in Portland, Oregon, and was produced by Isaac Brock, Tucker Martine, Brian Deck, Andrew Weiss and Clay Jones.
Personnel:
Isaac Brock – vocals, guitar, twelve-string, piano, Rhodes, mellotron, bass, E Bow, baritone guitar, Korg MS-20
Lisa Molinaro – vocals, viola, cello, bass
Jim Fairchild – guitar, Rhodes, ukulele, backing vocals
Darrin Wiener – modular synthesizer, field recordings, machine sequencing
Jeremiah Green – drums, conga, sequencers, electronic drums, djembe, death whistle, vibes, Korg, kalimba, cigar box guitar, backing vocals
Ben Massarella – percussion
Davey Brozowski – percussion
Tucker Martine – percussion
James Mercer – vocals
Dann Gallucci – drum machine, guitar, acoustic guitar, sequencing, synthesizers
Jose Medeles – drums, percussion, vibes
William Slater – banjo, piano, Rhodes, modular synth, backing vocals
Maureen Pandos – upright bass
Tristan Forney – tuba
Corrina Repp – backing vocals
Jeremy Sherrer – timbales, MPC programming, backing vocals
Seth Lorinczi – bass
Ryan Baldoz – backwards bass
Track listing:
All lyrics by Isaac Brock, except where noted, all music by Isaac Brock, Lisa Molinaro, Jim Fairchild, Darrin Wiener, Russell Higbee, Tom Peloso, Jeremiah Green and Ben Massarella.
Strangers to Ourselves
Lampshades on Fire
Shit Your Cut
Pistol (A. Cunanan, Miami, FL. 1996)
Ansel
The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box
Coyotes
Pups to Dust
Sugar Boats
Wicked Campaign
Be Brave
God Is an Indian and You’re an Asshole – lyrics by Jeremiah Green
On January 27, 2017, “ANTI-” label released “Near to the Wild Heart of Life”, the third Japandroids studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Rain City Recorders” in Vancouver, Canada, and was produced by Jesse Gander, Damian Taylor, Brian King and David Prowse.
On January 22, 2016, “Matador” label released “Adore Life”, the second Savages studio album. It was recorded in April 2015, at “RAK Studios” in London, and was produced by Johnny Hostile.
Personnel:
Jehnny Beth – vocals
Gemma Thompson – guitar
Ayse Hassan – bass guitar
Fay Milton – drums
Richard Woodcraft – engineer
Trentemøller – mixing
John Davis – mastering
Craig Ward – design, logo
Track listing:
All lyrics by Jehnny Beth, all music by Ayse Hassan, Fay Milton, Gemma Thompson, and Jehnny Beth.
On January 12, 2015, “Inside Out Music” label released “+4626 – Comfortzone”, the eight Beardfish album. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Rikard Sjöblom, David Zackrisson, Robert Hanse and Magnus Östgren.
Personnel:
Rikard Sjöblom – lead vocals, keyboards, arrangements
David Zackrisson – guitar, arrangements
Robert Hanse – bass, arrangements
Magnus Östgren – drums, arrangements
Jörg Peters – lacquer cut
Track listing:
All tracks by Rikard Sjoblom.
The One Inside: Part 1 (Noise In The Background)
Hold On
Comfort Zone
Can You See Me Now?
King
The One Inside: Part 2 (My Companion Through Life)
On October 23, 2015, “Bandcamp” label released “Sprained Ankle”, the debut Julien Baker studio album. It was recorded in 2015, at “Spacecomb Studios” in Richmond, Virginia.
On October 16, 2015, “Sub Pop” label released “Thank Your Lucky Stars”, the sixth Beach House studio album. It was recorded November 2014 – January 2015, at “Studio in the Country” in Bogalusa, Louisiana, and was produced by Chris Coady, Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
Personnel:
Alex Scally – keyboards, guitar, bass, arrangements, mixing