Friday is album release day and here’s a quick rundown of what’s been released today.
Róisín Murphy – Róisín Machine
As reviewed on this week’s podcast.
Denise Chaila – Go Bravely
The most buzzed Irish artist of 2020 releases not a debut album but a mixtape, that sets out the artist’s intent. Read the review.
Ailbhe Reddy – Personal History
The debut album from the Dublin singer-songwriter.
Hot Chip – Late Nite Tales
The UK electro-pop band features 5 new Hot Chip tracks amongst its 19 songs.
Working Men’s Club – Working Men’s Club
Synthpop and electronics are at the centre of this UK band’s debut record.
Alex Gough – Forever Classic Mixtape
Waterford MC and drummer sets out a fine debut stall.
Jónsi – Shiver
The Sigur Ros’ frontman’s latest album is co-produced by A. G. Cook and features Robyn and Elizabeth Fraser.
Arvo Party – Inheritance
The fifth album this year from the Northern Irish electronic producer.
Westside Gunn – Who Made the Sunshine
Another LP this year from one of the standout rappers of 2020.
Bryson Tiller – Anniversary
Drake features on the new album from the Louisville artist’s new album.
Also released today:
- Kurt Vile – Speed, Sound, Lonely KV EP
- Gavin James – Boxes EP
- Aloe Blacc – All Love Everything
- Blackpink – The Album
- Dagny – Strangers / Lovers
- Death Valley Girls – Under the Spell of Joy
- Dolly Parton – A Holly Dolly Christmas
- Gabriel Garzón-Montano – Agüita
- Groove Armada – Edge of the Horizon
- Shamir – Shamir
- Hello Forever – Whatever It Is
- 21 Savage & Metro Boomin: Savage Mode II

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