There is an overwhelming amount of new music released every single day (especially on New Music Fridays.) It’s nearly impossible to wade through all the new albums and hit songs to get to the good stuff. So, here is a roundup of the best new stuff I’ve heard recently
Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd – Lana Del Rey
This new album from indie pop-rock sensation Lana Del Rey may very well be her best work yet. Del Rey’s ninth album is composed of 16 tracks and is a loud interruption to the music industry. “A&W” is, in my opinion, the clear standout of the album. If you’re only going to listen to one song, have it be that one. “Candy Necklace (feat. John Batiste)” and “Margaret (feat. Bleachers)” are also great listens with intricate rhythms and melodies.
Red Moon in Venus – Kali Uchis
In her third studio album, breakout singer Kali Uchis puts a trance on her audience. Since the start of her career, Uchis has been redefining the Latin pop genre and does so by perfecting the blend between pop and R&B. Red Moon in Venus is a showcase of the divine feminine and the strength of love. My top tracks are “Moonlight,” “Worth the Wait (feat. Omar Apollo),” and “Deserve Me (with Summer Walker).” These 15 songs highlight love being used for good and evil, serenading and surrounding the listeners with wonderfully produced tracks.
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You – Big Thief
Though it’s not the most recent album on this list, when it was released it was severely underrated. This is album number 5 for Big Thief, formulated into an epic 20-tracks of the Brooklyn band chasing all their dreams and ambitions. If you don’t have the time for 20 songs, definitely check out “Certainty,” “Simulation Swarm,” and “Promise Is a Pendulum.”
AURORA – Daisy Jones & The Six
Daisy Jones & The Six is a fictional band with a very real album. A book adapted into a TV series, Daisy Jones & The Six emulated 70s rock music from legends like Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles. Though the album doesn’t outdo the originals of 70s music, it does a great job of echoing and continuing the genre. The magnum opus of the work is “Look At Us Now (Honeycomb)” with other strong contenders of “Kill You To Try” and “Regret Me.” The Chick’s previous producer Blake Mills worked with songwriters of this generation like Marcus Mumford and Phoebe Bridgers to tailor modern lyrics to transport listeners to the 70s.
Here are a few more tracks also worth checking out!
3 Boys – Omar Apollo
Eat Your Young – Hozier
Don’t Hate Me – Lola Young
a little more time – ROLE MODEL
Campanita – Summer Salt
BABY SAID – Maneskin
Just To Keep You Satisfied – Inhaler