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Grimes' new album, Visions, comes out Feb. 21 in North America.

February 12, 2012 Visions reveals Claire Boucher to be a promising young artist and producer with a clear vision.

Lambchop's new album, Mr. M, comes out Feb. 21.

February 12, 2012 At their best, Lambchop's records are like kind friends who know how to sugarcoat hard truths.

Sinead O'Connor's new album, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)? comes out March 5.

February 12, 2012 O'Connor's 9th album isn't just a return to form; it's a full-on revival.

Shearwater's new album, Animal Joy, comes out Feb. 14.

February 5, 2012 Shearwater's songs about man's relationship with nature boom and swoop with epic grace and grandeur.

Pallbearer demonstrates just how majestic pain can be on its debut album, Sorrow and Extinction, out Feb. 21.

February 12, 2012 The Little Rock doom-metal band demonstrates just how majestic pain can sound on its debut album.

Field Music's new album, Plumb, comes out Feb. 14 in the U.S.

February 5, 2012 The fourth album from the British brother act is a work of dynamic prog-pop.

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Brooklyn Rider's new album, Seven Steps, comes out Feb. 21.

February 5, 2012 Hear the talented string quartet plumb new depths and play Beethoven, Tignor and their own music.

Heartless Bastards' new album, Arrow, comes out Feb. 14.

January 29, 2012 Erika Wennerstrom's booming, throaty, commanding presence dominates the sound of Arrow.

Kayhan Kalhor's new album, I Will Not Stand Alone, comes out Feb. 14.

January 22, 2012 A soulful album from one of Iran's musical innovators, who looks both back and firmly ahead.

Air's new album, Le Voyage Dans La Lune, comes out Feb. 7.

February 2, 2012 The French duo's music provides a springy, modern supplement to a work of massive historical import.

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With the band Capullo, Pimienta explores puppy love's trauma in "A quien amas en realidad es a mi."

Lido Pimienta: Love With A Sense Of Doom

With the band Capullo, Pimienta explores puppy love's trauma in "A quien amas en realidad es a mi."

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