New albums out today: Viagra Boys, Katy J Pearson, Tr One, Ichiko Aoba, Metric, Wu Lu & more
Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week.
Viagra Boys – Cave World
The third full-length from the Swedish post-punk band. ‘Ain’t No Thief’.
Katy J Pearson – Sound of the Morning
Second album from Bristolian artist on Heavenly Recordings.
Tr One – From The Studio Of
New full-length electronic album from Carlow producer Eddie Reynolds. Bandcamp.
Westside Gunn – PEACE “FLY” GOD
Wasn’t this guy supposed to retire? Peace Fly God‘ was recorded in 48 hours. Featuring production from Madlib, Don Carrera, Daringer and Conductor Williams.
Brent Faiyaz – WASTELAND
Second album from singer features production from DJ Dahi and collaborators Tyler, Neptunes, Alicia Keys, Drake. ‘Gravity’ is the jam.
Kid Cudi – The Boy Who Flew To The Moon Vol. 1
An 18-track best of from the rapper.
Ichiko Aoba – Amiko (Original Soundtrack)
The Tokyo composer behind the Drive My Car soundtrack is back with a new one. Bandcamp.
Metric – Formentera
Canadian rock band back in the saddle. Formentera is “the smallest of the Balearic islands lies just south of Ibiza and is known for its very relaxed vibe.” FYI
Rae Morris – Rachel@Fairyland
The Blackpool pop first album (third overall) since leaving major Atlantic, who she signed to when she was 19 (29 now).
Laura Veirs – Found Light
The Portland folk-rocker’s first album written after splitting from her husband and producer, on Bella Union.
James Righton – Jim, I’m Still Here
Debut album from former Klaxons man on Deewee/ Because Music. ‘Release Party’.
Wu-Lu – Loggerhead
Punk-rap debut from South London act. ‘Blame / ‘Ten’.
Kali Malone – Living Torch
Contemporary drone artist leads an electroacoustic ensemble.
Caterina Barbieri – Spirit Exit
New album from Italian artist’s whose last album was Bleep’s best of 2019.
NoSo – Stay Proud Of Me
Debut album from LA-based Korean-American artist NoSo on Partisan. Title track.
Mush – Down Tools
A third album in three years from Leeds based absuridist art rockers on Memphis Industries.
Neil Young / Crazy Horse – Toast
Previously unreleased album recorded in 2001.
Wet – Pink Room EP
Seven-song EP from the NUC alt-R&B trio.
Last Apollo – Ordinary Matter
New Irish artist Lucy Rice releases debut EP. We featured ‘Reservoir’ previously.
Flume – Palaces: The Remixes, Pt. 1 EP
4-track EP of remixes from Mount Kimbie, Logic 1000, Prospa and Otik,.
