Six New albums Arrive โThis Fall, Featuring Punk Veterans and Pop Comebacks
A diverse collection of new music has emerged โthis week, spanning genres from gritty punk to polished pop, offering something for every listener.Releases include a sophomore effort from rising rapper Mavi, aโ long-awaited return from Jessie J, and a claustrophobic new record from the punk โขsupergroup Plosives, among others. These albums represent a snapshot โฃof the current musical landscape, showcasing both established artists and emerging talent.
The fall season traditionally marks a peak for album releases, as artists aim to capitalize on the approaching holiday season and year-end lists.This latest wave of music provides โฃa compelling soundtrack for the changing weather and offers a glimpse into the evolving tastes of โคthe music industry. fromโ the โraw energy of punkโข rock to โขthe introspective lyrics of hip-hop, these albums demonstrate โฃthe breadth andโ vitalityโฃ of contemporary music.
Hear’s a rundown of six notable new releases:
1. Mavi – Laughing Gas & Other Poems [Get On Down]
The Philadelphia-based rapper follows up his critically acclaimed debut with a new project exploring themes of identityโค and societal pressures.
2. Jessie J -โค R.O.S.E. [Republic]
After a hiatus, the British singer-songwriter returns with a deeply โpersonal album โขreflecting on her experiences with loss and resilience.
3. โคPlosives – Yell at Cloud [Swami]
Featuring members of Pinback, Rocket From the โCrypt, and Mrs. Magician, this San Diego punk-rockโ supergroup delivers a โclaustrophobic album born from challenging recording conditions. The band was stranded in a Winnipeg studio during COVID-19โ lockdowns and aโ massive Arctic storm, forced to work by candlelight in below-freezing temperatures.As the label describesโ it, “Imagine a โคband trying making a record in John Carpenter’s the Thing.”
4. โขArmand Hammer & The Alchemist – We Buy Diabetic โขTestโ Strips [Backwoodz Studioz]
This collaboration between the experimental hip-hop โฃduoโฃ and โคthe acclaimed producer promises a unique โคand thought-provoking listening experience.
5. Wednesday – Rat Saw God [dead Oceans]
The North Carolina indie-rock band offers a compelling blend of alternative and country influencesโ on their latest full-length.
6. Sprints – Bombastic [City Slang]
The Irish post-punk band delivers โขa high-energy debut album filled with raw emotion and driving rhythms.