New albums out today: James Vincent McMorrow, MUNA, Soccer Mommy, Automatic, Zola Jesus & more
Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week.
James Vincent McMorrow – The Less I Knew
The first of two albums released by the Dublin singer-songwriter this year. ‘Hurricane’.
MUNA – MUNA
Phoebe Bridgers’ collaborators turn in their alt-pop third album album. ‘Silk Chiffon’.
Soccer Mommy – Sometimes, Forever
Third album from Nashville alt-indie songwriter Sophie Allison. ‘Feel It All The Time’.
Automatic – Excess
LA new-wave post punk band’s second album on Stones Throw. ‘Skyscraper’.
Zola Jesus – Arkhon
For her sixth album, Nika Roza Danilova ceded full control in favour of collaboration with Randall Dunn (Sunn O))) , the film Mandy) and drummer and percussionist Matt Chamberlain, and unearths buried tools for bearing grief, loss, and disappointment in the process. ‘Lost’.
GIVĒON – Give Or Take
R&B artist’s debut album. Saw a bit of him at Primavera Sound, it was FINE. ‘Unholy Matrimony’.
Regina Spektor – Home, before and after
Spektor’s first album in six years. ‘Raindrops’.
Various Artists – ELVIS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Nothing screams Elvis more than a compilation of tracks featuring Eminem, Doja Cat, Diplo, Denzel Curry and Stevie Nicks right? It’s a Baz Luhrmann movie.
Joan Shelley – The Spur
Kentucky folk singer-songwriter. Title track.
Lupe Fiasco – DRILL MUSIC IN ZION
That title is really something.
Empress Of – Save Me EP
New short collection of alt-pop music from one of our favs. ‘Cry For Help’
Lakker – LKRTRX006
Latest EP from the Irish/Berlin electronic duo. “Inspired by Meshuggah, pure data, Jeff Mills, Andy Stott & Theo Parrish (among others).” Bandcamp.
Ngoni Egan – Re Teng
Five-track EP from Rotterdam via Dublin DJ and producer drawing on his roots from Botswana to Fingal. Bandcamp.
Madonna – Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones
A collection of remixes from Madge’s career including older 7″ remixes along with more modern ones from Honey Dijon, David Morales, Aviici and more.
Wolf Alice – Blue Lullaby
Yes, it’s lullaby versions of Wolf Alice songs on an EP.
Homeboy Sandman – I Can’t Sell These
Mixtape from the Brooklyn rapper. Bandcamp.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Fire Doesn’t Grow on Trees
New album from the rock’n’rollers. ‘Wait A Minute (2:30 to be exact)’
Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy – Songs For While I’m Away + The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House October 1978
Pairing the acclaimed Phil Lynott documentary with a renowned live concert film, the set will be available as a 2xDVD+CD and Blu-ray+DVD+CD (with the Phil Lynott documentary on the Blu-ray).
