Pitchfork highlights 11 new albums across various genres, including releases from Snocaps, Florence and the Machine, KeiyaA, Daniel Avery, and others, showcasing a diverse range of styles from indie and pop to experimental and hip-hop.
This article highlights 13 new album releases across various artists and genres, including Jade's eclectic pop debut, Algernon Cadwallader's emo reunion, Jens Lekman's narrative-driven baroque-pop, and others like King Princess and Frost Children, providing a diverse overview of current music offerings.
Pitchfork highlights eight new albums across various genres including punk from The Armed, pop from Reneé Rapp, fusion from Ali Sethi, Oakland rap from Demahjiae, dance and industrial from Debby Friday, experimental pop from Haru Nemuri, electronic from AraabMuzik, and R&B from Wolfacejoeyy, offering a diverse snapshot of current music trends.
This week saw major music releases including Justin Bieber's surprise album 'Swag' and BLACKPINK's first single in years 'Jump,' along with notable projects from Clipse, Giveon, Deftones, and Tyla, prompting fans to vote for their favorite.
This article highlights eight new albums released by artists including Lorde, Pi’erre Bourne, Nick León, Frankie Cosmos, Blonde Redhead, Gelli Haha, Merzbow, and Smut, showcasing a diverse range of genres from electropop and hip-hop to indie, noise, and experimental music.
Pitchfork has compiled a list of the 50 most anticipated albums of 2024, featuring a diverse array of artists and genres. From long-awaited returns by Brittany Howard and MGMT to new releases from veterans like Dua Lipa, Vampire Weekend, and A$AP Rocky, the list includes albums from artists such as Ana Tijoux, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Kid Cudi. The lineup also features debut albums, such as Amaro Freitas' "Y’Y" and Bolis Pupul's "Letter to Yu," as well as comebacks from Gossip, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and The Libertines.
Jon Rosenthal shares his top albums of 2023, including T.N.'s solo project, Austere's comeback, Bergfried's unique metal/rock hybrid, Lamp of Murmuur's departure from raw black metal, Harp's departure from Midlake, Urfaust's powerful final album, Katatonia's strong melodic pop metal, Miserere Luminis' rebirth in post-rock and post-metal, Tenhi's long-awaited album, and Dødheimsgard's avant-garde black metal masterpiece.
Rock Sound magazine has released its list of the top 50 albums of 2023, featuring a diverse range of rock artists. The list includes albums from Illenium, Måneskin, Skindred, Graphic Nature, 100 Gecs, HEALTH, The Hives, Grandson, The Word Alive, Metallica, Corey Taylor, BABYMETAL, Meet Me @ The Altar, Wargasm, Spanish Love Songs, Empire State Bastard, K.Flay, Crosses, Polaris, Bury Tomorrow, The Maine, Boys Like Girls, The Amity Affliction, The Used, The Gaslight Anthem, Movements, Nothing But Thieves, As December Falls, Taking Back Sunday, Honey Revenge, Beartooth, and Pierce The Veil.
Post-Trash's "Year In Review" highlights the best music releases of 2023, featuring a diverse range of genres and artists. The list includes Arbor Labor Union's cosmic Americana album "Yonder," The Drin's rock-solid and urgent "The Drin," Guided By Voices' innovative and diverse "La La Land," Mulva's colossally heavy debut EP "Seer," and Oozing Wound's blistering and genre-bending "We Cater To Cowards." The article emphasizes the importance of supporting artists and discovering new favorites.
The year 2023 saw a plethora of must-hear albums across various genres. From Olivia Rodrigo's punk-pop to Boygenius' impressive debut, Lil Yachty's space-themed album, and Zach Bryan's personal country songs, there was something for everyone. Other notable releases included collaborations between Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, a resurgence from Paramore and Victoria Monet, and Mitski's reimagining of American gothic. While there weren't many blockbuster releases from mega-stars, newer innovators like Tainy, Asake, Burna Boy, and Megan Moroney made their mark.
A rundown of recent K-pop releases including NCT's "Perfume," DRIPPIN's "SEVEN SINS," ALICE's "SHOW DOWN," Xikers' "ROCKSTAR," BLITZERS' "Macarena," Agust D's "AMYGDALA," Taeyang and Lisa's "Shoong!," and Taeyang's "Seed." The author provides brief critiques of each release, noting that none of them particularly stood out to them except for Taeyang's "Seed," which they acknowledge may appeal to ballad lovers.