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.
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)
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, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
