Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week.
New Albums
Jungle – Volcano
Fourth album from UK duo who draw on soul, disco, hip-hop and whose music videos featuring dancers. ‘Candle Flame’
Laura Groves – Radio Red
Debut full-length album from an English songwriter artist we’ve long admired. ‘D 4 N’ featuring Sampha.
Noname – Sundial
Long-awaited new album from the Chicago rapper features BIlly Woods, Jay Electronica and Common. ‘Balloons’
The Hives – The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
The Swedish rockers are back back back, and our podcast cohost Andrea Cleary is only delighted. ‘Bogus Operandi’
Craic Boi Mental – Autistic Legend 2
Cork rapper released new album on Bandcamp last week. On DSPs now.
Neil Young – Chrome Dreams
The 44th album was first compiled as an acetate for consideration as an album for release in 1977, which was bootlegged before release. This is now the official release.
Public Image Ltd – End Of The World
Eleventh studio album by the British rock band lead by John Lydon.
The Achill Sound – Isle of the Eagle
An album of new and traditional music, spoken word and storytelling recorded on Achill Island by a group of Achill-based musicians including Graham Sweeney. Bandcamp.
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You
The latest full-length release from indie folk musician Will Oldham was recorded in Kentucky. ‘Bananas’
Son Lux – Alternate Forms
A reimagined reworking of the 2013 album Lanterns with Kishi Bashi, Sen Morimoto, KAINA, Sedcairn, Sound of Ceres, Chris Pattishall, Vuyo Sotashe, Jordan Munson, Isaiah Robinson, Anna B Savage, DM Stith, vōx, Alexander Vincent, Kilamanzego, and Omari Jazz.
Murlo – Puckle
UK garage and grime producer’s new full-length, comes with the story of a cult in the forest who worship a synthetic deity led by a man named Puckle” Check out the accompanying Coil City illustrated lore on his website. Bandcamp
Andrew Hung – Deliverance
Fuck Buttons’ artist’s solo material is more on the live and textured indie songwriting vibe. ‘Too Much’
Khruangbin & Men I Trust – Live at RBC Echo Beach
Part of a live album series with Toro Y Moi and Nubya Garcia recorded in Toronto. Available on vinyl.
Candy Claws – Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time
A reissue of the final album from the American shoegaze dream pop band.
REASON – Porches
Second album from the California rapper on TDE.
Iceboy Violet – Not a Dream But a Controlled Explosion
Manchester rapper/producer draws on drill rap and ambient experimentalism.
EP & 12″ Releases
Isaac Jones – Get Lost!
EP drawing on indie, R&B, hyperpop, singer-songwriting and electronica. Jones is on tour with pals playing 32 shows in all 32 counties kicks off next week.
Turnstile & BADBADNOTGOOD – New Heart Designs
Collaborative EP surprise released today, reimagines three songs from Turnstile’s 2021 album Glow On.
Rebūke – Portal / Echoes
Two-tracker from the Irish dance producer.
