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A batch of new songs and albums have bloomed just in time for spring. This week’s releases bring the latest from San Francisco rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Estonian pop princess Kerli, New York singer Alice Smith, and Britpop masters The London Suede.

Our New Music Tuesday playlist will whisk you away on an audio tour of the finest tunes of the week. Read the Playlist Notes below as you listen for more key highlights. And if you’re ready for even more, the next step is to go ahead and jump right into the big Rdio New Releases collection.

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Low - The Invisible Way
  The mighty Midwesterners drop an impressive 10th album, this one produced by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy.

• Woodkid - The Golden Age
  Yoann Lemoine, who has directed videos for Katy Perry (“Teenage Dream”) and Lana Del Rey (“Born to Die”), puts his musician hat on for this debut album.

• Justin Timberlake - The 20/20 Experience
  In his first full-length release since 2006, Timberlake once again brings sexy back — but this time with the benefit of mature hindsight.

• Hadouken! - Every Weekend
  The London-based band, named after the “surge fist” move from the Street Fighter video game, launch a sonic wave attack on eager ears with a long-awaited third album.

• Little Boots - “Broken Record”
  Also from the UK, electropop ingenue Victoria Hesketh serves up a teaser from her next album Nocturnes, due out in May.

If naming your most preferred style of music is as difficult as, say, naming your most loved child, then we won’t make you play favourites in this week’s new music releases.

Feel free to equally embrace the eighth album from the incomparable Devendra Banhart, the anticipated debut from Chicago indie rock siblings Wild Belle, a killer Golden State collab between rising rappers Problem & IamSu, and the new EP by UK electronic legend Squarepusher. That’s just for starters. Spin the New Music Tuesday playlist to hear the latest from these and many more artists. The Playlist Notes below add a few more details. And the Rdio New Releases section contains the full granddaddy of this week’s new tunes.

PLAYLIST NOTES

Bon Jovi - What About Now
The more things change, the more they stay the same: New Jersey’s finest is back with a rockin’ twelfth album and a big arena tour.

David Bowie - The Next Day (Deluxe Version)
One of music’s biggest icons returns with his 24th album — his first in a decade and its already hit number one in eleven countries.

Brandt Brauer Frick - Miami
Berlin’s self-described “techno without the technology” trio dedicates an album to the music capital of sunny Florida.

Atoms For Peace - Amok
The supergroup anchored by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea hands in an epic debut.

She & Him - “Never Wanted Your Love”
Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward return with the first taste from their forthcoming album Volume 3.

The Summer Set - “Boomerang”
The pop-punk act repping Scottsdale come back around with a second single to preview next month’s Legendary album.

This week’s new releases truly celebrate music’s global culture. With one quick click, you can be on your virtual way to Norway to enjoy the debut album from Young Dreams, spin the Argentinean-Uruguyan tango stylings of Bajofondo, indulge in a little “Girl Talk” in the UK with Kate Nash, or waxing poetic in Brooklyn with Waxahatchee.

Listen to our New Music Tuesday playlist for a solid overview of what’s happening right now in the wide world of sound; the Playlist Notes below offer some facts on key offerings. Ready for even more planetary delights? Dive into the Rdio New Releases to discover our full collection of newly-minted tunes.

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Tim McGraw - Two Lanes of Freedom
  The twelfth album from the Louisiana crooner features the sassy single “Truck Yeah” and the sweeter “One of Those Nights.”

• Jimi Hendrix - People, Hell & Angel
  As astonishing as it might seem, this album presents a dozen original studio recordings from the legend that have never before been released.

• Youth Lagoon - Wondrous Bughouse
  Trevor Powers’ sophomore album explores a more metaphysical side of pop music.

• Yeah Yeah Yeahs - “Sacrilege”
  The triple Ys offer the first taste of the fourth album Mosquito, due out in April.

Ready for some brand new beats in your ears? The last release date in February includes the long-awaited full-length debut from Seattle’s Ivan & Alyosha, the latest from Berlin techno DJ Ellen Allien, and the fourth LP by Kansas City rapper Kutt Calhoun. We also have a little somethin' extra for you today: Rdio-exclusive bonus tracks from California indie pop act Finish Ticket's debut album.

Our New Music Tuesday playlist will quickly give you an idea of the breadth and depth of this week’s offerings. The Playlist Notes below point out more key releases, and if you’re like Depeche Mode and you “Just Can’t Get Enough” (music nerd humor alert), there’s even more to explore in the Rdio New Releases.

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Kavinsky - OutRun
  After seven years of dropping singles, the French house producer emerges with a full-length debut said to be influenced by Miami Vice and early video games.

• The Mavericks - In Time
  Miami’s platinum-selling, neotraditional country band has reunited to release the first album in a decade (and seventh overall).

• Shout Out Louds - Optica
  The fourth album from these Swedish indie rockers pays tribute to ‘80s pop stylings.

• Boy - Mutual Friends
  The debut from this Swiss-German pop duo called Boy (who are actually two women) has been described as reminiscent of Feist.

• Mount Moriah - Miracle Temple
  North Carolina’s favorite “alt-Americana” act returns with its Merge Records debut.

• Icona Pop - "I Love It” (Remixes Pt. 2)
  The Swedish duo’s Charli XCX-guested single gets a dozen re-dubs from the likes of Cobra Starship and Sick Individuals.

This week’s music releases finds the spotlight shining on a number of unique artists. Among the diverse selection of offerings are Buckcherry’s rock opus about the seven deadly sins, a live album from British soul singer Emeli Sandé, Oklahoma folk singer-songwriter Samantha Crain, and the latest “jamtronica” from Lotus.

Our New Music Tuesday playlist brings you what we consider to be the best songs of the week. The Playlist Notes below point out the week’s sonic highlights as you listen. And if too much is never enough, make your next stop at the Rdio New Releases for even more new music.

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Beach Fossils - Clash the Truth
  The Brooklyn indie rockers aim for a wider palette of sounds on the second album.

• Jamie Lidell - Jamie Lidell
  After making music in his native England and in Germany, Lidell’s fifth album bears his name and the influence from living and recording it in Nashville.

• Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Push the Sky Away
  The legendary group’s 15th album is the first recorded in France and without original member Mick Harvey.

• Kylie Minogue - "Whistle"
  The Aussie pop star turns in a beautiful and unexpected collaboration with Iceland’s experimental group múm.

• Phoenix - "Entertainment"
  Coachella’s French headliner offers the first taste of the fifth album Bankrupt! Expect it to drop in April.

The most romantic week of the year brings plenty of new music to fall in love with, whether you’re solo or have a Valentine. Highlights include lively debut albums from Golden State pop group Psychic Friend, London dubsteppers Modestep, and British rockers The Virginmarys as well as the fourth full-length by Mexican norteño quartet Calibre 50.

Our New Music Tuesday playlist will quickly bring you up to speed with the latest offerings for your ears. The Playlist Notes below point out the week’s key sounds, and be sure to stop by the Rdio New Releases for even more of what you’re looking for — great music!

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Foals - Holy Fire
  The British band unlocks unexpected funk with a heavier and dirtier sound on this third album.

• Matt Costa - Matt Costa (Deluxe)
  The SoCal singer-songwriter waited until his fourth full-length release to name his album after himself, a true sign of pride in this work. Hear Costa speak about the new album on his Rdio-exclusive commentary.

• Darwin Deez - Songs For Imaginative People
  The indie pop band named for its deliciously odd lead singer avoids the sophomore slump with this fun follow-up to 2010’s self-titled effort. Deez himself also put together an exclusive Rdio playlist of the most underrated rap and pop songs out there.

• Drake - "Started From the Bottom"
  This first taste of the Canadian rapper’s third album has already inspired numerous covers, remixes, and freestyles.

• Escape the Fate - "Ungrateful"
  Get the first taste of the hardcore Vegas band's new album, slated to drop this summer, with the first single which also happens to be the title track.

The first release day in February brings a windfall of wonderful new singles, EPs, and albums. Independent artists really soar into the spotlight this week, including a debut full-length from SoCal psych rockers Feeding People, transcontinental hip-hop from London producer The Purist, the breakout release by Boston’s Kingsley Flood, and the latest by Canadian folk hero Hayden.

Our New Music Tuesday playlist is the best way to get up to speed with the latest sounds. Peruse the Playlist Notes below as you listen for more picks of the week, and click over to Rdio New Releases to browse the full collection of freshness.

PLAYLIST NOTES

• Guards - In Guards We Trust
  Big hooks and nostalgic alt-rock riffs mark this anticipated debut album from the New York trio.

• Mumford & Sons - The Road To Red Rocks (Live)
  This new live album from the globally-beloved English folk artists accompanies a concert film of the same name. Listen to the performance from summer 2012 at the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado.

• Jim James - Regions of Light and Sound of God
  My Morning Jacket’s frontman emerges with his debut solo album, an introspective effort which explores new frontiers of sound and emotion.

• The Black Angels - "Don't Play With Guns"
  The first single from the upcoming Indigo Meadow album, which is due out in April, finds the L.A. psych rockers tackling a politics.