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- Angel Olsen
- Angel Olsen is a stunning singer-songwriter who had been on our radar for a few years now.
- King Krule
- King Krule, aka Archy Marshall, has been the voice of a disenchanted generation since the release of his debut album at age 19. Four years later, the punk poet's voice is stronger than ever on The Ooz.
- Beck
- Beck has always been a chameleon and his latest Colors finds him returning to the incredibly upbeat songs that drove earlier albums like Odelay and Guero. (10am)
- Cut Copy
- Australian synth-pop quartet Cut Copy are back with their fifth studio album.
- Daniel Johnston
- In late 2017, an all-star band of musicians, including Ben Lee, Mike Watt, and members of the Silver Lake Chorus, joined cult favorite Daniel Johnston for a live session in our Basement studios.
- The National
- Seven albums and 18 years into their career, The National have their highest chart-topping album yet with Sleep Well Beast. With band members scattered across the globe, they recorded it in concentrated bursts, and the results are fantastic.
- Moon Boots
- Moon Boots has developed a cult following for his super catchy, disco-infused dance music.
- Iron & Wine
- Beast Epic is the sixth album from Sam Beam under the moniker Iron & Wine. Everything was recorded live with minimal overdubbing, giving the songs a distinct vulnerability and, as always, honesty.
- Alvvays
- After garnering a lot of buzz and building a devoted fan base, Canadian indie pop band Alvvays really hit its stride on its sophomore album.
- Oh Wonder
- London duo Oh Wonder has been selling out venues worldwide and visits our studio before its headlining date at the Shrine Expo Hall.
- Grizzly Bear
- Grizzly Bear took five years to craft their fifth album, Painted Ruins. It's a grand return, jam-packed with the gorgeous harmonies and complex orchestration the quartet are known for. (10am)
- David Lynch
- David Lynch has had an immeasurable influence on television, film and music. His groundbreaking series Twin Peaks returned this summer for it's third season after a quarter-century hiatus. (10am)
- Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile
- Two gifted songwriters have joined forces for a collaborative project and it is a perfect representation of their collective talents. Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile will make their live radio debut on MBE.
- Wolf Alice
- The sophomore album from London rockers Wolf Alice is a bold move forward for a band that came out of the gate with confidence and determination on their 2015 debut.
- Dhani Harrison
- Dhani Harrison is rock royalty and, after ten years of releasing music as part of a band, the son of the late George Harrison is finally striking out with his debut album under his own name. (10am)
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Queens of the Stone Age are back with a new album, Villains. It's glammy, groovy and packs the rock 'n' roll punch we've come to expect from Josh Homme and company.
- Juana Molina
- Juana Molina has a distinctly experimental sound that combines folk, pop and electronica for a hypnotic and seductive mix.
- Dan Croll
- Liverpool native Dan Croll expertly crafts smart, catchy indie pop. His sophomore release Emerging Adulthood is a triumph.
- Rostam
- Rostam, known for his work in Vampire Weekend, strikes out on his own with his first solo album, Half-Light.
- RAC
- Grammy award winning artist/producer/remixer RAC (aka André Allen Anjos) returns to our studio to share a batch of poppy songs from his latest album of original material.
- Ásgeir
- Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir has an otherworldly voice and music with a distinctively melancholic touch. It's pensive yet bold, and very beautiful.
- Trombone Shorty
- New Orleans native Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) has been playing in brass band parades since he was a kid.
- The War on Drugs
- To say 2014's Lost in the Dream was a breakthrough album for Philly rockers The War on Drugs would be a vast understatement. We've been eagerly anticipating their followup, A Deeper Understanding, and they did not disappoint.
- Mew
- Mew's unique combination of dream pop and prog rock, as well as the vocals of Jonas Bjerre, have always set the Danish rockers apart.
- Washed Out
- Washed Out's new album -- his first for LA label Stones Throw -- is as much social commentary as it is a giant leap forward for the chillwave sound he helped create.
- alt-J
- After winning a Mercury Prize, earning a Grammy nomination and selling over a million albums, UK trio alt-J needed a break.
- Amadou & Mariam
- Grammy-nominated Malian musical duo Amadou & Mariam stop by our studio to preview new music before the release of their forthcoming full-length album.
- Korey Dane
- Korey Dane came straight off a tour into the studio to record his sophomore album Chamber Girls, self-produced and recorded almost completely live.
- Portugal. The Man
- Portugal. The Man is having a big year, after taking a four-year break to craft its new album Woodstock.
- Natalia LaFourcade
- Natalia Lafourcade has been one of Latin America's leading indie pop artists for many years, but she reached new heights with her 2015 album Hasta La Raíz which won her a Grammy Award.