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.

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