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New Albums Released this week: Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé visual album, Rival Consoles, Romare, Peaking Lights, Max Richter & more

New Albums Released this week: Fontaines D.C., Beyoncé visual album, Rival Consoles, Romare, Peaking Lights, Max Richter & more

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