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  • Iceage: Living on the Edge of Brilliance and Collapse
    June 1, 2026

    Iceage: Living on the Edge of Brilliance and Collapse

    Iceage 'For Love of Grace and the Hereafter' Elias Rønnenfelt's lyrics burn with apocalyptic intimacy while the band masterfully maneuvers within their shape-shifting scenery of feral post-punk.    It's return to a leaner, punchier sound, blending post-punk energy with strong...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - May 2026
    May 21, 2026

    Assai Album of the Month - May 2026

    Kevin Morby LITTLE WIDE OPEN Kevin Morby has always had a way of making big ideas feel intimate, and Little Wide Open continues that thread in quietly powerful fashion. It’s an album that doesn’t rush to impress you — instead,...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - April 2026
    May 18, 2026

    Assai Album of the Month - April 2026

    TOMORA It's The Long Goodbye  A bold, immersive debut where euphoric electronics and raw emotion collide into something unforgettable. The debut release from TOMORA — the collaborative project between AURORA and Tom Rowlands — feels less like a traditional record...

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  • Thundercat: The Web of Fusion, Hip-Hop and Yacht Rock
    May 18, 2026

    Thundercat: The Web of Fusion, Hip-Hop and Yacht Rock

    Thundercat 'Distracted' A hazy, genre-bending ride through funk, jazz, heartbreak, and late-night existential distraction wrapped in impossibly smooth grooves. Our album of the week this week is the hazy and heartbreakingly smooth Distracted by 'cosmic funk mastermind', Thundercat.   It's...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - March 2026
    March 9, 2026

    Assai Album of the Month - March 2026

    The Twilight Sad COME CLOSER Beloved Scottish band The Twilight Sad make their long-awaited return with It's The Long Goodbye. It's The Long Goodbye is the sixth album by The Twilight Sad, arriving after a seven-year gap since 2019’s It...

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  • HELP(2): More Than Just An Album
    March 4, 2026

    HELP(2): More Than Just An Album

    An intimate exploration of survival, self-reflection and second chances.  Available to pre-order here. HELP (2) is a richly rewarding charity compilation that feels both urgent and inspiring — a modern follow-up to the iconic 1995 HELP project. Recorded at Abbey Road...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - February 2026
    March 2, 2026

    Assai Album of the Month - February 2026

    MITSKI Nothing's About to Happen to Me   This album delivers one of Mitski's most conceptually unified and emotionally immersive records. The album is hushed and deliberate, trading big crescendos for atmosphere and emotional precision. It feels intimate and slightly...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - January 2026
    January 6, 2026

    Assai Album of the Month - January 2026

    Dry Cleaning / Secret Love (4AD) On 9th January 2026, Dry Cleaning will return with Secret Love, the group’s third studio album, produced by Cate Le Bon. Secret Love is the finest expression yet of the profound friendships that created Dry...

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  • Assai Album of the Month - January 2025
    January 28, 2025

    Assai Album of the Month - January 2025

    Brooke Combe Dancing At The Edge Of The World    "Brooke’s music captures the essence of heartbreak, empowerment, and self-discovery, resonating with a broad audience." Dancing at the Edge of the World is a powerful showcase of Brooke's artistry, highlighting...

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