In Colour is the debut album from Jamie Smith, the English electronic music producer and member of The xx. See him live at the Echoplex on July 28, and Sunday, August 2 at HARD Summer at the Fairplex in Pomona.
2
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
“Multi-love”
Multi-love is the third studio album from this psychedelic rock band. See them live at The Roxy August 6th and at FYF Fest on August 23rd.
3
Cayucas
“Dancing At The Blue Lagoon”
Dancing At The Blue Lagoon is the second album from this indie pop band from Santa Monica. Hear them live on Morning Becomes Eclectic on 6/19, and see them 6/19 at KCRW Presents at One Colorado in Old Pasadena, & 8/14 at the El Rey.
4
Seinabo Sey
“For Madeleine”
For Madeleine is the debut EP from this Swedish soul, pop and electronic singer-songwriter. Watch her live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic HERE.
5
Tei Shi
“Verde”
Verde is the latest EP from the Argentine-born, New York City based singer-songwriter.
6
FFS
“FFS”
FFS is the debut album from the supergroup formed by Franz Ferdinand and Sparks. Hear their interview with KCRW’s Eric J. Lawrence HERE.
7
Alabama Shakes
“Sound & Color”
Sound & Color is the second album from this American rock band. See them live this summer at the Greek Theatre on August 13, and the Santa Barbara Bowl August 14th.
8
Dawes
“All Your Favorite Bands”
All Your Favorite Bands is the fourth album from this Los Angeles based folk rock band. See them live at the LA Bluegrass Situation festival at the Greek on October 3rd.
9
Hot Chip
“Why Make Sense”
Why Make Sense is the sixth album from the British electronic band. See them live at the Greek Theatre on August 11.
10
Kamasi Washington
“The Epic”
The Epic is a 3-CD set from this American saxophonist-composer. See him live at the Catalina Bar & Grill on June 21st.
11
Django Django
“Born Under Saturn”
12
My Morning Jacket
“The Waterfall”
13
Hiatus Kaiyote
“Choose Your Weapon”
14
Shamir
“Ratchet”
15
Ratatat
“Cream On Chrome”
16
Kendrick Lamar
“To Pimp A Butterfly”
17
Boxed In
“Boxed In”
18
Robert Glasper
“Covered”
19
AM & Shawn Lee
“Outlines”
20
Jaga Jazzist
“Starfire”
21
Novalima
“Planetario”
22
Prinzhorn Dance School
“Home Economics”
23
Tame Impala
“Currents”
24
De Lux
“Generation”
25
Villagers
“Darling Arithmetic”
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