New Albums Released this week: The Weeknd, Zebra Katz, Christian Löffler, Lemoncello, Hare Squead & 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.

The Weeknd – After Hours

With his hit Blinding Lights putting him back in the spotlight, Abel drops his fourth studio album

Lemoncello – Oil and Water

Irish folk duo Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella release a new EP and today is the day to buy it from Bandcamp as all sales go direct to the artist.

Baxter Dury – The Night Chancers

Ian’s son brings his brooding atmospherics to a new full-length

Zebra Katz – Less Is Moor

Industrial and electronic-flavoured bass rap, a followup to 213’s Drkling.

Hare Squead – Superweird

Dublin rap and R&B duo release new 7-track EP.

See Also

Primal Scream for Dublin 3Olympia show

Christian Löffler – Lys

German electronic producer who has visited Ireland lots recently.

Other releases of interest out today

• Lapsley – Through Water EP (XL)
• Moaning – Uneasy Laughter (Sub Pop)
• James Righton – The Performer (Deewee)
• J Balvin – Colores
• Villagers – The Art Of Pretending To Swim (Deluxe)

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