Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week.
New Albums
Blur – The Ballad Of Darren
Blur’s ninth studio album, their first in eight years was all done in the last six months ahead of their recent live outdoor shows. A livestream show next Tuesday marks the occasion to the wider world.
Barbie – The Album
A big movie OST featuring new songs from Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Charli XCX, AVA Max, HAIM, Ice Spice, Pinkpantheress, Tame Impala, Nicki Minaj…
Ice Spice – Like..? (Deluxe)
11-track version of the NY rapper’s breakout EP.
YUP GIRLS! World Cup 2023 Anthems Compilation
1815 F.C. and ddr. present: The 2023 Women’s World Cup Unofficial Celebrations “YUP GIRLS” compilation featuring DiaxDiem, Rory Sweeney, Danny Carroll, Messyng, Eugene McCauley, E The Artist, Rising Damp, Boyfrens and more. Bandcamp.
Cian Ducrot – Victory
Debut album from the Cork pop singer-songwriter who supported Ed Sheeran on tour. ‘Heaven’
Cut Worms – Cut Worms
Self-titled album from Brooklyn singer, songwriter, and musician Max Clarke, continues his exploration of what he calls “pop essentialism”. Bandcamp
Grace Carter – A Little Lost, A Little Found
English singer and songwriter.
Paris Texas – Mid Air
A debut album from the interesting rap duo from California. ‘Everybody’s Safe Until…’
Dizzee Rascal – Boy In Da Corner (20th Anniversary Edition)
Extended and anniversary edition of the still-brilliant debut album from Dizzee.
Mount Kimbie – City Planning / Deluxe Edition
Remix-featuring edition from the Kai Campos side of the recent album. Bandcamp.
Nas – Magic 2
Fifteenth studio album by American rapper, produced by Hit-Boy.
Ludwig Göransson – Oppenheimer
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
Mull Historical Society – In My Mind There’s A Room
Colin MacIntyre’s new album features an all-star cast of literary giants (Ian Rankin, Nick Hornby, Jacqueline Wilson among them) who have penned words about a special room that plays or has played a significant part in their lives.
Andrew Bird – Outside Problems
A companion piece of sorts to his 2022 LP Inside Problems.
Guided By Voices – Welshpool Frillies
38th (!) studio album by American indie rock band.
Alan Vega – Just a Million Dreams
A reissue of the Suicide frontman’s second solo album from 1985.
Wren Hinds – Don’t Die In The Bundu
Cape Town-based singer-songwriter’s new album on Bella Union. Bandcamp.
HRLA – VA001
Featuring residents XXXX In Stereo, SJUSH, Ram and i decided, VA001 includes a selection of Ireland’s most eclectic producers, playing host to Dylan Fogarty, Cult, CHARMUR, Havik, Aksent and Prince Prada. Bandcamp.
Oscar Lang – Look. Now
Second album from singer/songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from West London.
Black Milk – Everybody Good?
Detroit rapper-producer’s eighth studio album.
EP & 12″ Releases
Kode9 & Burial – Infirmary / Unknown Summer
Limited split single from the Hyperdub boss and the enigmatic producer. Bandcamp.
ODESZA & Yellow House – Flaws In Our Design EP
Six-track collaborative EP from American electronic duo and South African songwriter and producer on Ninja Tune. Bandcamp.
The Drifter – Ultraviolet
Two-track release from Irish producer from the Maeve label founder Mark Flynn. Bandcamp.
Imogen – Albert Road EP
Bruising bass and dance music on Kettama’s Steel City Discs from the NTS resident. Bandcamp.
Bloc Party – The High Life EP
Kele and pals.
Miss Tiny – DEN7 EP
Miss Tiny is a musical project featuring record producer and Speedy Wunderground label founder Dan Carey (Wet Leg, Slowthai, Fontaines D.C.) alongside Ben Romans-Hopcraft of Warmduscher / Insecure Men / Childhood fame.
