Friday is album release day and here’s a quick rundown of what’s been released today. Check back next week for our favourites.
Silverbacks – Fad
As reviewed on the podcast, the Irish slacker rock band’s debut is very good.
Actress – 88
Surprise release ahead of another album out in October. Recommended for ambient or background task listening.
JARV IS… – Beyond the Pale
Jarvis Cocker’s first solo material since 2009.
Lianne La Havas – Lianne La Havas
Third album from the UK singer-songwriter.
Protomarytr – Ultimate Success Today
A visual album from the Detroit rock band.
Nicolas Jaar – Telas
The third album this year from the Chilean producer after Cenizas and Against All Logic’s 2017 to 2019.
Laurie Shaw – Non Broadcast Pilot
The gazillionth album from Cork-based Wirral artist.
Crack Cloud – Pain Olympics
Vancouver collective release album of punk/industrial/funk /orchestral/bit of everything debut.

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.