Friday is album release day and here’s a rundown of what’s been released on DSPs and physical releases in stores.
Autumns – Dyslexia Sound System
Post-punk meets electronic drones from Derry. Bandcamp.
Arab Strap – As Days Get Dark
Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton’s first album in 16 years.
Drake – Scary Hours 2
A three-track EP from the Certified Lover Boy with Rick Ross featuring and a Kanye reference that raises eyebrows.
Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats – UNLOCKED 1.5
A remixed/reworked version of the original album featuring Arlo Parks, Robert Glasper, Joey Bada$$ and more.
Kings of Leon – When You See Yourself
You know yourself, I won’t be listening to this.
Visionist – A Call To Arms
Louis Carnell’s third album on Mute Records.
Fyfe Dangerfield – The Birdwatcher
Hey, this Guillemots guy REALLY likes birds huh?
Lapalux – Total Reality, Total Chaos
A diptych of ambient music running at 12 to 16 minutes each side.
Laura Elizabeth Hughes – We, Myself, I
Dublin songwriter releases a new EP.
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.
