Every week, Consequence We welcome New Music Friday by highlighting the new albums you can stream online. With just a few days until we fully return to fall mode, today's list of big releases could very well be the soundtrack to the upcoming season.
There are some bold statement pieces from rising artists such as Dora Jar and Julie, as well as some new offerings from established favourites such as a new live album from The War on Drugs and the comeback LP from The Jesus Lizard. ShelfMeanwhile, singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya returns today with another unforgettable album, My acting method.
Here are 10 new albums to stream today.
Dora's Jar – There's no way to relax when you're on fire
The Los Angeles singer-songwriter has quickly risen through the ranks of the pop machine, but she’s done so with an unwavering authenticity. Dora Jar can be both oddly charming and charmingly strange; her sonic choices range from saturated hyperpop to earthy folk, all held together by her enchanting voice. With her debut finally out, Dora Jar’s multifaceted artistry is on full display.
Buy: Vinyl
Fox – Fox
The St. Louis emo rockers return with their fifth full-length, a self-titled effort described as a balance between “hope and nihilism.” Released via the band’s Grand Paradise label, the LP arrives ahead of an extensive U.S. tour in fall 2024 (get tickets here). here).
The Jesus Lizard – Shelf
The underground rock legends are back with their first new album in 26 years, ShelfPicking up where they left off, the band looks to recapture the controlled chaos and marked aggression of their acclaimed 90s work. Buy tickets for their upcoming tour hereand read our Crate Digging interview with frontman David Yow here.
julia – My anti-aircraft friend
julie, one of ConsequenceArtists to watch in 2024 are looking to make their mark with the release of their debut full-length album, My anti-aircraft friend. The record, which focuses on the band's noisy, gloomy, and dynamic shoegaze, aims to capitalize on the success of previous releases such as “Flutter” and the pushing daisies PE.
keshi- Requiem
It's been over two years since the R&B artist released a new full-length album, and Requiem is exactly the return to form that longtime listeners have been craving. With his distinctive falsetto and ability to blend personal details with universal sentiments, Keshi continues to push beyond the local sound that propelled him from his Soundcloud origins into star territory. Check out our interview with Keshi on the release of his debut project, GABRIEL.
Lunar holidays – Everything matters, everything is fire
The Georgia band grew up as childhood friends, and that camaraderie is keenly evident on their second album. Everything matters, everything is fireThis time around, their dreamy sound is a bit rougher, and the band promises to keep it raw and “embrace the mistakes.” Still, even with a more organic presentation, they sound like they’ve been playing together their whole lives.
Miranda Lambert – Postcards from Texas
For her tenth studio album, the country star decided to return home. Described as a love letter to the state in which she was raised, Postcards from Texas Featuring writing credits from stars like Natalie Hemby and Shane McAnally, Lambert's Texas tour has arrived, with everything from armadillos to the Alamo topped the list.
Nilüfer Yanya – My acting method
After a series of dream singles, Yanya's second LP, My method actorhas arrived in its entirety. The singer-songwriter has a knack for creating music in a mesmerizing way, and these 11 tracks coalesce into a completely dreamlike project that touches on heartbreak, intimacy, risk-taking, and creative life balance. Listen back for our dissection of the album’s title track, which was named one of our essential new releases of the week.
Tony Levin – Bringing it down to earth
Legendary bassist Tony Levin has played for a lot of great musicians: King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, John Lennon and Stevie Nicks, to name a few. But now, he’s back with another solo record, his first since 2019. It’s got everything you need to know in the title: Even with plenty of sonic detours and guest appearances from Mike Portnoy and Robert Fripp, Levin always comes back to his intuitive bass work.
Buy: CD
The war on drugs – Drugs alive again
The Philadelphia rockers have been at it for almost 20 years and their new live album Drugs alive again —the group's second live album in four years—is a testament to that growth and transformation. The band finds a wealth of ways to expand and contract like a living being while playing their extended jams, and thankfully, they'll be bringing that fantastic live show back on the road this month with The National (get tickets). here).
Buy: Vinyl
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