Friday is album release day and here’s a quick rundown of what’s been released today. Check back next week for our favourites.
Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
A murkier and more languid second record from the Irish rock band.
Beyoncé – Black Is King / The Lion King: The Gift
The Black Is King visual album is on Disney+ today. A Deluxe version of 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift by Bey to coincide Black Is King and last year’s live action Lion King is also on streaming.
The Coronas – True Love Waits
Sixth album from Irish pop-rock band.
Brandy – B7
Yes, R&Brandy is back.
Rival Consoles – Articulation
Six-track EP from the electronic producer.
Romare – Home
Archie Fairhurst’s first album on Ninja Tune since 2016.
Peaking Lights – E S C A P E
First album from the dreamy duo in 3 years.
Max Richter – Voices
Modern classical composer ses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to music.
Trevor Powers – Capricorn
Ambient album from former Youth Lagoon man.
Also released today:
- The Psychedelic Furs – Made In Rain
- !!! – Certified Heavy Kats EP
- The Swedish Railway Orchestra – The Swedish Railway Orchestra
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
