Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this week.
New Albums
Osees – Intercepted Message
The twenty-seventh studio album by American garage rock band. ‘Stunner’
Hozier – Unreal Unearth
16-track third studio album from the Wicklow blues pop man, uses Dante’s Inferno and the 9 circles of hell as a loose structure, the LP follows a captivating thematic arc informed by the turbulence of the world and the fight for a better and brighter tomorrow. ‘Damage Gets Done’ with Brandi Carlile
Naked Lungs – Doomscroll
Debut album from the four-piece noise-punk band, was recorded and mixed by Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox at Sonic Studios in Dublin. ‘Relentless’
Shamir – Homo Anxietatem
The eclectic artist’s latest album offers love songs draped in lush, pop-rock nostalgia. Bandcamp. Shamir plays Dublin in October.
Margaret Glaspy – Echo the Diamond
Third full-length from the New York City-based singer-songwriter. ‘Act Natural’
Mick Jenkins – The Patience
Fourth studio album from Chicago rapper.
Birdy – Portraits
English pop singer-songwriter releases third album and pivots to a more electronic pop sound. ‘Paradise Calling’
Genesis Owusu – Struggler
Second studio album by Australian artist who makes hip-hop flecked with alt and punk influences. ‘Stay Blessed’
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom – Reset in Dub
Dub version of recent collaborative album inspired by Sonic Boom’s collection of ‘50s and ‘60s American doo-wop and rock-and-roll LPs.
Rhiannon Giddens – You’re the One
First album of all original songs, from the Irish-based folk artist brings in jazz, country and more.
Fran Lobo – Burning, It Feels Like
Fran Lobo is a singer, songwriter and producer from North East London, and this debut album is released on Heavenly. ‘Tricks’
EP & 12″ Releases
luthorist, Jehnova, Zimback & sivv – Duality of a Samurai: wrld-pce
3 Ireland-based rappers – luthorist from Brazil, Jehnova from South Africa, and Zimback, a Japanese native residing in Ireland, converge under the skilled production of Sivv. Bandcamp.
Cumgirl8 – phantasea pharm EP
Buzzing American post-punk band on 4AD. ‘Cursed Angel’
Ciara – CiCi EP
Features Lil Baby, Big Freedia and eh, Chris Brown.
Beauty Pageant – A Bank Holiday Miracle EP
Dublin 6-piece rock band release debut EP. ‘Born To Stay’
Miso Extra – MSG EP
Solo project and moniker behind the fast-rising London-based Hong-Kong singer, rapper and producer. This EP is released on Transgressive. ’50/50′
